Chapter 155/156: Fear of Cameras

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Gu Shengyuan said, "I've discussed your wedding with Mr. Xia. Since you have your marriage license, you should proceed with the wedding as soon as possible."

Gu Qichen replied, "I've already discussed this with Yangyang. We'll have the wedding after she graduates."

This aligned with Xia Yangyang's plans; she was still a student. She added, "Let's wait until after I graduate. I'm starting my senior year, and my studies will be very busy." While her course load wasn't heavy, she had to write her thesis—a complex undertaking—and was still filming. She simply didn't have time to plan a wedding.

Furthermore, the prospect of a large, highly publicized Gu family wedding made her want to postpone it. Ultimately, she wasn't ready.

Gu Shengyuan considered this and said, "Since you've both thought it through, there's no need to rush."

After offering some additional advice, Xia Liangdong departed. Xia Yangyang and Gu Qichen remained at the Gu residence that night. Gu Qichen, busy with business affairs, worked late in his study. Xia Yangyang, in her room, browsed a photo album she'd found on a bookshelf. It contained pictures of Gu Qichen's childhood.

As expected, he was handsome even as a child. Most photos showed him with his sister, Gu Mingzhu. His deep attachment to her was evident.

Gu Qichen quietly entered the room and said, "You're still awake? What are you looking at?" He sat beside her, his arms around her, chin resting on her shoulder. He was clearly tired but stayed to talk.

Xia Yangyang said, "I'm looking at your childhood photos. You were so delicate, like a little girl."

Gu Qichen smiled slightly. "Is that a compliment or a tease?"

"A compliment, of course."

Xia Yangyang showed him a photo from when he was five or six, possibly at a gathering. He wore a small suit and looked serious, even then displaying a mature demeanor similar to his present self. "I want this photo as a souvenir," she said.

Gu Qichen leaned close to her ear. "Why? So you can miss me when you see it?"

Xia Yangyang blushed. Turning her head, she almost touched his face. "I just think it's cute."

"Alright, stop explaining. I know how much you like me."

Xia Yangyang: ""

Continuing to browse, she asked, "Why are there only photos of you and your sister, but none of Gu Zhaohan?"

Gu Qichen frowned. "He doesn't like taking pictures. He has a fear of cameras."

Xia Yangyang had never heard of such a thing.

Gu Qichen explained, "It stems from something that happened in his childhood. Years later, it still" His expression turned serious; a flicker of guilt and pain crossed his eyes, as if a painful memory surfaced.

Xia Yangyang didn't press further, changing the subject. "By the way, why is Oscar named Oscar?"

Gu Qichen, surprised by the abrupt shift, paused.

"The golden retriever," she clarified.

His eyes shifted momentarily before he replied nonchalantly, "I chose it randomly. It's just a name. Why so many questions?"

Before Xia Yangyang could respond, he said, "It's late. Let's sleep."

Xia Yangyang nodded, put away the album, lay down, and fell asleep.