It was late at night and everything was quiet.

The streets were deserted, with almost no one to be seen.

Gu Ranle was driving, but not very fast.

She knew that with the bodyguards around, the two sisters would not be in much danger.

Although the bodyguard's tone was anxious, it was more because he was afraid of being blamed by her. In fact, the matter was not that serious.

Gu Ranle is not the kind of rude and unreasonable person, so how could he lose his temper and curse at others so easily?

What happened was that Gu Yueming was riding an electric scooter with Gu Lanshan on his way home, but on the way they met three drunk hooligans.

When the three thugs saw that the two were good-looking and there were not many people around, they started to have evil thoughts.

Fortunately, Gu Yueming and Gu Lanshan reacted quickly and ran away.

But in the panic, the eDonkey lost its balance and fell to the ground, and the two of them fell out with him, suffering some minor injuries.

However, the gangsters failed to succeed in the end because there were bodyguards following them.

When Gu Ranle arrived at the scene, the bodyguards had already sent Gu Yueming and Gu Lanshan to the hospital.

According to the bodyguard, both of them only had superficial injuries. It was summer and they were wearing thin clothes. The girls' skin was particularly delicate, so they had a lot of abrasions on their bodies. It would be safer to go to the hospital for treatment.

At this time, the remaining three bodyguards were guarding the three thugs squatting on the ground.

Gu Ranle parked the car on the side of the road and slowly walked out of the car.

"Come on, raise your heads and let me see what you look like."

Hearing this, the three thugs who were squatting on the ground with their heads in their hands slowly raised their heads.

"Puch-"

When Gu Ranle saw it, he couldn't help laughing.

The three thugs were beaten so badly that their faces and noses were swollen, just like they were stung by a wasp. Even if their own parents came, they probably wouldn't be able to recognize which one was their son.

One of the thugs had his eyes swollen like a panda's, another's nose was hit and twisted to the side, and another's mouth was swollen like a sausage and his speech was slurred.

Looking at these three miserable thugs, Gu Ranle's anger subsided a lot.

She originally wanted to take action herself and teach these three guys a lesson, but now it seems that there is no need for that.

"Tell me, how many times have you done something like this?"

Gu Ranle asked in a calm tone, but her eyes revealed a dignity that could not be ignored.

"No, no." One of the thugs responded hesitantly, his eyes flickering, obviously lying.

Gu Ranle's lips curled up in a smile, "Really? How about I call the police and ask them to investigate it?"

As soon as these words came out, the man suddenly became anxious, "Don't! Don't hit me! This is the third time."

Gu Ranle still didn't say anything, but just stared at him quietly, as if trying to see through his soul.

The man felt uneasy because of being stared at. He licked his cracked lips unconsciously, but he grimaced in pain. It was obvious that the previous fight had caused him a lot of pain.

"Really, it's really the third time. We didn't succeed the first two times and were beaten up by them..."

He explained stutteringly, trying to make Gu Ranle believe him.

Gu Ranle chuckled, "You didn't learn your lesson after being beaten twice. It seems beating alone won't solve the problem."

She shook her head, her tone revealing a hint of helplessness, "You still have to go in and work on the sewing machines for a few years so you can get a good education."

After saying that, she turned her head and looked at the bodyguard beside her, "Call the police. Remember to tell the police uncle that these three people are habitual offenders. They need to be educated and let them know what the bottom line is."

Upon hearing this, the bodyguard immediately nodded in agreement, took out his cell phone and started calling the police.

The three thugs sat on the ground in despair, knowing that they were really doomed this time.

"Oh, by the way," Gu Ranle said before leaving, "You must pay every penny of the compensation you owe."

Inside the hospital, under the soft light, the doctor carefully treated the wounds of the two sisters.

Minor abrasions were simply disinfected, while some more serious injuries were bandaged.

It was already two o'clock in the morning when the matter was dealt with.

The night is dark and the stars are sparse.

"Brother Zhang, thank you so much for tonight."

The sisters' voices were full of gratitude. They thought that those who helped were just enthusiastic people passing by by chance, and they never expected that all this was done by the bodyguards carefully arranged by Gu Ranle.

The bodyguard, Brother Zhang, kept a modest smile and did not reveal his true identity. He just said gently, "You're welcome. When encountering such a thing, any person with a conscience will not sit idly by. Where do you live? I will take you home safely."

The two sisters exchanged glances. Although they were grateful, they also remained vigilant.

In this complex world, they have learned not to trust strangers easily.

"No need, Brother Zhang, we've already troubled you too much tonight. We can just take a taxi back by ourselves. Thank you very much." Their voices were full of determination.

Brother Zhang did not force it anymore and pretended to turn around and leave, but he was actually protecting her secretly.

The two sisters hailed a taxi on the side of the road.

Brother Zhang followed them quietly, and only when he saw them safely enter the home did he finally feel relieved.

Then he called Gu Ranle and reported the situation tonight in detail, without missing a single detail.

"Well, you've worked hard tonight. It's getting late, so you should go to bed early."

The nights in the Gu family mansion are always exceptionally peaceful. The moonlight sprinkles across the courtyard like water, covering the entire house with a layer of soft silver gauze.

Gu Ranle slowly drove into the house with a hint of apology and warmth in his heart.

Butler Zhao came to greet her almost the moment she stepped into the house, his face full of worry and concern.

"Miss, you are finally back. Why are you so late? Did something happen to you?"

Butler Zhao's voice was full of anxiety. Obviously, he had been waiting for a long time.

She left the hotel a few minutes earlier than Gu Ranle, but when he got home, he waited and waited but Gu Ranle didn't come back.

Gu Ranle smiled, a hint of apology flashed in his eyes, "I'm sorry, Lao Zhao, I made you worry. I decided to go to Uncle Song's clinic tonight, so I came back late. Don't wait so late in the future. You are old, so you should pay attention to rest. Don't get up too early tomorrow morning, sleep a little longer."

Hearing this, Butler Zhao's tense nerves finally relaxed. He yawned and said with a smile, "Glad that you're back. I'll go to rest now. You should go to bed early too. We'll be busy tomorrow."

After watching Butler Zhao leave, Gu Ranle tiptoed towards Mr. Jiang's room. After making sure that the old man was sleeping soundly, she returned to her own residence with peace of mind.

In the living room, a warm light was quietly waiting for her.

Gu Jingcheng was reading a book with his head down, waiting for her to come back.

Gu Ranle's heart felt warm again.

It feels really good to have someone waiting for you.

She grinned, "Brother, why are you still awake so late? Are you waiting for me?"

Gu Jingcheng raised his head when he heard the voice, his eyes gentle, "If not you, who should I wait for? What happened to you when you came back so late?"

Gu Ranle shook her head, smiling apologetically, "It's nothing, I just went to Uncle Song's clinic and made my brother worried."

Gu Jingcheng stood up and said, "I'm glad you're alright. Go to bed early. I should go to bed too."

"Okay, good night, big brother."

Just as Gu Jingcheng reached the door, Gu Ranle suddenly called him.

"Big brother."

Gu Jingcheng stopped and looked back at her, "What's wrong?"

Gu Ranle pursed her lips and said slowly, "Tonight, Gu Yueming and Gu Lanshan encountered three gangsters on their way back on their electric donkey. They suffered some minor injuries. But don't worry, the bodyguards showed up in time and sent them to the hospital for treatment. If you are free tomorrow, go see them."

Gu Jingcheng frowned slightly when he heard this, then nodded, "Okay, I understand. I will go see them tomorrow."

"However, they didn't know that it was the bodyguards who saved them," Gu Ranle added.

Gu Jingcheng understood what she meant and smiled, "Tomorrow I will pretend that I know nothing and just go to see them."

"Thank you, brother."

Gu Jingcheng smiled, walked back, raised his hand and rubbed her head, with a hint of doting in his tone.

"Silly girl, we are siblings, why be so polite? It's getting late, go and get some rest."

As the night deepens, the Gu family mansion returns to tranquility once again. Only the moonlight still gently guards this land and the people whose hearts are full of love and care.

Gu Ranle has never suffered from insomnia in the seven years since she came here.

But tonight, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

She simply didn't sleep.

Go to the study and read.

However, the words on the pages gradually became blurred, her eyelids became heavier, and finally she fell asleep unknowingly.

In the dream, everything seemed both real and unreal, making it difficult for her to tell whether it was a dream or reality.

"You little bastard! Get up now!"

The old man's powerful voice suddenly came from the courtyard, and Gu Ranle opened his eyes in a daze.

She threw back the quilt, rubbed her sleepy eyes, and walked barefoot to the balcony.

"Old man, I just fell asleep, why are you yelling?" she shouted with some dissatisfaction.

"You've slept for the whole day! The sun is about to set! It's going to rain, why don't you come down quickly to help me collect the medicine!" There was some anxiety in the old man's voice.

The two words "collect the medicine" were like a bucket of cold water poured on Gu Ranle's head, and she woke up instantly.

He rubbed his eyes hard and looked downstairs with wide eyes.

That's right!

That familiar figure was the old man in her family!

She has come back?

She is really back!

"Old man!"

Gu Ranle was so excited that she jumped directly from the second-floor balcony and stepped barefoot on the cobblestones in the yard. She grimaced in pain, but she didn't care about anything else.

"Old man!"

She ran towards the old man who was busy collecting medicinal herbs, and without caring that he was holding a basket of herbs in his hand, she pulled it open and hugged the old man tightly.

"Old man, I'm finally back! I've been thinking about you every moment in these seven years!" Her voice was choked with sobs.

The old man was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "You little bastard, you've been sleeping late these days, are you confused? I've only been on a business trip for a few days, how can there be seven years?"

As he said that, he raised his hand and touched Gu Ranle's forehead, "You don't have a fever."

Seemingly unsure, he touched it again.

"I don't have a fever!"

Then, he slapped Gu Ranle on the forehead lightly, "Don't dawdle, you little bastard. Help me collect the medicine quickly. The rain is about to come!"

Gu Ranle hugged him tightly and shook her head vigorously.

"No, let me hold you for a while longer! I just had a nightmare and was so scared. You have to comfort me." She said in a somewhat coquettish tone.

The old man sighed helplessly, raised his hand and patted her back gently like he did when they were children.

"Ci Ci, don't be afraid, grandpa is here. Ci Ci, don't be afraid, grandpa is always here..."

Cici, this is her nickname.

Grandpa said that she was his God-given baby.

At this moment, Gu Ranle snuggled in her grandfather's arms, feeling the long-lost warmth and security.

"Bah!"

The big raindrops hit my face suddenly, bringing a hint of coolness.

It's raining!

The grandparents and grandchildren quickly interrupted the sentimental atmosphere and busied themselves collecting the baskets of medicinal herbs drying in the yard.

Fortunately, although the raindrops were large, they were not dense, giving them some breathing space.

After the two of them breathlessly moved all the herbs into the house, heavy rain began to pour down, covering the entire world.

Standing inside the house, the grandparents looked at each other and smiled.

"Grandpa, I really miss you." The girl's voice was a little coquettish and sincere.

"I know," the old man raised his hand lovingly and gently rubbed her head, "Look at you, you've lost weight. I'll make you your favorite braised pig's trotters in a while to nourish you."

"I want three!" the girl shouted without hesitation, with anticipation in her eyes.

"Okay!" The old man agreed readily, his smile becoming even brighter.

However, before I could taste the long-awaited braised pork trotters, my dream ended.

Gu Ranle slowly opened her eyes and saw the sky was already bright.

She stood up and stretched, as if she was still savoring the warmth in her dream.

She walked to the window and looked at everything downstairs.

Old Zhao and Aunt Wang were watering the flowers, plants and trees in the yard. Their movements were skillful and orderly.

Not far away, Mr. Jiang was sitting in a wheelchair with his eyes slightly closed, seemingly enjoying this peaceful moment, while Jiang Haisheng was holding a pair of large scissors, carefully trimming the flowers and plants with a focused expression.

Further away, Captain Gao was patrolling with his bodyguard team.

It's all so real and vivid.

The life she and her grandfather lived was real and beautiful, and all of this actually happened.

No matter where you are, cherishing and enjoying every moment is the deepest respect for life.

Gu Ranle simply washed up and went downstairs.

In the kitchen, her breakfast was kept warm in the pot.

What was particularly surprising was that there were pig's trotters with a strong aroma of sauce in the pot, as if it was a silent response to her dream.

When you take a bite, the taste is mellow and the aroma lingers between your lips and teeth, which not only satisfies your taste buds but also warms your heart.

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