Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

Chapter 394 I'll Protect You

As he walked toward her, Gu Juncheng's mind was filled with the image of her imposingly yelling at him, "Gu Juncheng, you stand at the back!"

At that moment, it felt like something had struck him hard in the heart.

After the initial shock, an endless surge of emotion enveloped him like a rising tide, filling his entire chest with a warmth that was both comforting and aching.

That was the first time he felt that someone wanted to protect him.

This feeling is really strange!

At home, he is the pillar of the family.

Outside, he is a soldier.

Regardless of his role, he was always the one who had to step forward and protect others from harm.

Today, for the first time, he experienced what it felt like to be protected.

Someone actually wants to protect him?

This person is a woman.

Although in his heart she was never weak, to him she was the one who needed his protection...

As I walked toward her, the warm feeling in my heart grew increasingly intense.

The intense heat quickly rose into his eyes.

His vision actually blurred.

"Lin Qingping." He stood in front of her, calling her name softly, his expression revealing his deep emotion.

"What are you doing?" Lin Qingping was anything but gentle, her voice sharp and sarcastic.

Gu Juncheng wouldn't care about that. He just stared intently at her, still speaking softly, "You today..."

"What's wrong with me today?" Lin Qingping interrupted him. "Don't think about thanking me! I'm just upholding justice. I would have done the same for anyone! Whether it's you, Wu Tianping, or Xiao Tian, ​​it's the same! Didn't Mei Li stand up too?"

Gu Juncheng's originally bright eyes suddenly darkened. Yes, she was indeed such a person—courageous, loyal, and righteous. She had spared no effort in helping Zhong Xiaoxiao and his older sister.

"Well... I still want to thank you." The fervor in his eyes gradually faded, leaving only a peaceful smile. "Even if I'm just a passerby for whom you once stood up for justice."

"Okay, I accept! You're welcome!" Lin Qingping chased after Mei Li in the direction she had gone.

Watching her retreating figure, Gu Juncheng finally couldn't help but ask, "Lin Qingping, did you receive the letter I wrote to you?"

"Received!" Lin Qingping called out from afar.

"Then..." Why isn't there any reaction? Could it be that he really didn't write it well?

While she was thinking, Lin Qingping had already run far away and was walking hand in hand with Mei Li.

Mei Li looked back and saw Gu Juncheng silently following behind. She couldn't help but whisper to Lin Qingping, "Why are you... still acting so awkward?"

Lin Qingping glared at her, "Mind your own business!"

Mei Li got anxious. "I'm not trying to meddle, I just don't understand you. You never give people a friendly look, yet you're so eager to stand up for them!"

"So what?" Lin Qingping snorted. "No matter how bad or bad my people are, it's none of the business for outsiders to bully them!"

“Oh, oh, oh…” Meili began to tease her.

"Isn't that right?" Lin Qingping glared back at her. "Do you allow others to say bad things about your Comrade Wu?"

"That won't do!" Mei Li glanced at Wu Tianping, who was chatting happily with the captain of the Capital University basketball team. "Even if he has no bad points, only I can say so!"

"Isn't that settled?" Lin Qingping snorted again. "As soldiers, they are always strict in their words and deeds, and they have high standards for themselves. They are disciplined and uphold the image of soldiers. In some things, they are actually hesitant. At times like these, it is up to us to step up!"

Mary just laughed at her, "Yeah, yeah, you say one thing to me and another to him. Why don't you say those things to him?"

"Dream on!" Lin Qingping grabbed her hand. "Come on, I'll take you to our cafeteria. What do you want to eat? It's on me today!"

The two basketball teams, along with Lin Qingping and her friends, sat at several tables in the cafeteria. They chatted happily, having truly formed a friendship after the friendly match. Everyone was quite cheerful, except for Gu Juncheng.

Gu Juncheng frowned and pondered the whole time, trying to figure out what went wrong with his letter.

The captain of the Shouda basketball team thought he was still angry about what had just happened, so he apologized to him again on behalf of the Shouda basketball team, which made Gu Juncheng feel embarrassed.

Wu said to the captain of the Shouda basketball team, "Don't pay attention to him. He's thinking about life and his pursuits right now. It has nothing to do with our matter."

The basketball team captain became serious and enthusiastic, "Brother Gu is indeed of a high level. Why don't we discuss this together?"

Gu Juncheng was speechless at Wu Tianping's antics. Could he possibly admit that he was thinking about writing a letter to his wife? However, they were all young people, full of hope for the future. Gu Juncheng himself was also brimming with enthusiasm and ambition. Immediately, the topic was reopened, and everyone spoke with great enthusiasm and passion about "going to the places where the motherland needs us most."

After finishing their meal, the group of boys were reluctant to part ways, even agreeing on a time for their next ball game before finally dispersing.

Mei Li and Wu Tianping went home, and Lin Qingping also planned to go back to her dormitory to pack her things.

Four years have passed, the dormitory is still the same dormitory, and the future of each person in the dormitory is almost settled.

Besides Zhong Xiaoxiao being determined to follow in her footsteps, Jia Fangfang plans to return to her hometown to revitalize education. Having witnessed the academic excellence of the Capital University, she hopes that her hometown can also have a higher education institution like the Capital University.

As for Lu Xiaoxue and Xie Wei, Lin Qingping and the two of them reached a tacit understanding not to interfere with each other since their freshman year. They rarely talked or had any contact. Xie Wei was from the capital, so her future was naturally secure. Lu Xiaoxue, on the other hand, was unwilling to return to her hometown. Even though she had harbored various grievances and resentments towards Xie Wei in secret for the past four years, in the end, she had no choice but to cling tightly to Xie Wei's coattails, hoping to earn a good future in the capital.

After the basketball game incident today, Lin Qingping returned to her dormitory and sensed that something was wrong. Xie Wei's frosty expression was obviously directed at Lin Qingping.

Lin Qingping was too lazy to pay attention and couldn't understand why Xie Wei was still with Yu Chengzhi after four years. She had to admire Yu Chengzhi's ability to coax people.

Lin Qingping continued packing her things, and Zhong Xiaoxiao followed her in, looking flustered and anxious upon seeing Lin Qingping. "Pingzi, today..."

After saying that, Zhong Xiaoxiao felt that with Xie Wei and Lu Xiaoxue present, it was inconvenient to say anything more.

Lin Qingping smiled at her, "It's nothing!"

"With you here, everything will be fine." Seeing how calm she was, Zhong Xiaoxiao also stopped worrying about what she had heard along the way. "By the way, your teacher is waiting for you downstairs."

These words were whispered in Lin Qingping's ear.

Lin Qingping finished packing her things, smiled, and said, "Okay, I'm going back now. You should go home early too."

“Okay.” Zhong Xiaoxiao smiled happily. Now that she lives with Gu Youlian, that street feels like her home. Moreover, Gu Youlian and Sister Zhao are also very helpful in taking care of her child. She can go to school for the past six months without any worries.

Lin Qingping went downstairs with her bag on her back and, sure enough, saw someone standing outside.

The sun was so strong, and they didn't even bother to find shelter under a tree. They got all tanned and shiny.