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"Grandpa, Ran is being discharged today. I want to take him back to the old house for a few days. Is that convenient for you?"
On the other end of the phone, Old Master Gu replied in a deep voice, "Hmm, come back. I'll have the butler prepare a room."
When Xu Nian'an returned to the hospital room, Gu Yuran was idly flipping through a magazine. Upon seeing her enter, he immediately tossed aside the magazine and asked with a smile, "Wife, when can we go home?"
Xu Nian'an walked over to him and adjusted his slightly messy hospital gown, speaking gently, "I've already sent Xiao Lin to handle the discharge procedures. We can go home soon."
"That's great!" Gu Yuran exclaimed joyfully like a child, grabbing her hand. "Wife, can we go to the amusement park after we get home?"
Xu Nian'an paused for a moment before smiling and nodding in agreement, "Sure, whatever you say."
Gu Yuran laughed happily, like a child who had just received candy.
A few days later, on a sunny afternoon, Xu Nian'an took Gu Yuran to a café in the city center.
"The Tiramisu here is the best in the city. You used to love coming here," Xu Nian'an said as she pushed a piece of cake in front of Gu Yuran.
"Really? Then I must try it," Gu Yuran said as he picked up a fork and took a bite. His eyes lit up immediately. "Mmm, it's really delicious!"
Seeing his childlike demeanor made Xu Nian'an smile slightly.
"Ran, do you remember this café?" Xu Nian'an asked casually, but her gaze was fixed on Gu Yuran, trying to catch any hint of unusualness in his expression.
"I don't remember," Gu Yuran shook his head. "But I really like the decor of this place; it feels very cozy and reminds me of our home."
Upon hearing his response, a flicker of disappointment crossed Xu Nian'an's eyes but was quickly masked.
"This café is right next to the mall we used to visit often. Do you remember?" she continued to ask.
"I don't remember that either," Gu Yuran replied, his face still showing no signs of emotion.
At that moment, a familiar figure appeared at the entrance of the café.
The woman wore delicate light makeup, and her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders, giving her a pure and charming appearance.
"Ran..." Bai Lian's eyes lit up when she saw Gu Yuran, and she quickly walked over, her voice tinged with an unmistakable excitement and surprise.
Gu Yuran heard someone calling him and looked up in confusion at the unfamiliar woman before him.
"Who are you?" he asked, slightly furrowing his brows, as he had no recollection of this woman at all.
"Ran, don't you remember me?" Bai Lian's eyes instantly reddened, tears welling up in her eyes. "I'm Lian'er, don’t you remember?"
As she spoke, she reached out to grab Gu Yuran's hand.
However, Gu Yuran instinctively stepped back, avoiding her touch.
Seeing his reaction, Bai Lian's expression stiffened, a flicker of hurt and grievance flashing in her eyes.
"Lian'er? I don't know anyone named Lian'er," Gu Yuran replied calmly, his gaze distant and detached.
"Ran, how can you treat me like this?" Bai Lian finally let the tears fall. "We grew up together; you promised to take care of me for life. How could you forget me..."
She cried pitifully, looking as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"Enough." Xu Nian'an, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up. She looked coldly at Bai Lian, her tone carrying a hint of warning. "Mr. Gu has lost his memory; it's normal for him not to remember you. Please do not disturb him any further."
Upon hearing Xu Nian'an's words, Bai Lian abruptly lifted her head and glared at her with resentment in her eyes.
"Xu Nian'an, stop pretending to be sincere!" she said through gritted teeth. "Ran has only temporarily lost his memory; he will remember me sooner or later!"
"That's a matter between my husband and me, and it's not for you to interfere," Xu Nian'an retorted without backing down.
"Let's go," Xu Nian'an said, ignoring Bai Lian as she turned to Gu Yuran.
Gu Yuran nodded, stood up, and followed Xu Nian'an out of the café.
"Ran!" Bai Lian, unwilling to give up, tried to chase after them but was stopped by a hand blocking her way.
"Miss Bai, please conduct yourself properly," a deep voice whispered in her ear.
Bai Lian looked up in surprise to find it was Old Master Gu! At that moment, he was looking at her with a sharp gaze full of warning.
Bai Lian trembled all over, too afraid to act out again, and could only watch helplessly as Gu Yuran and Xu Nian'an left.
"We should leave too," Old Master Gu said as he withdrew his gaze and turned to exit the café.
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Bai Lian's face turned pale, her lips trembling slightly, but she dared not say another word. She watched Old Master Gu and the butler leave, feeling resentment and unwillingness growing wildly in her heart like weeds.
"Miss Bai, it's better for you to heed Old Mr. Gu's words," a café staff member approached her, speaking politely but with a hint of subtle detachment.
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