flstandardbreds Chapter 273 Teacher Gu Passed Away
Chapter 273 Teacher Gu Passed Away
In the bedroom of Jinyang Villa, which was as warm as a dream, every inch of the air seemed to be filled with a sweet scent.
The photo of the two of them hanging on the wall at the head of the bed is like an eternal painting, recording their harmonious and happy moments. The two people in the painting have tenderness and sweetness in their eyes, as if everything in the world pales in comparison to their deep affection.
And in the scene painted on the warm and romantic cruise ship, the boundless blue sea is the beautiful background of their love, and the gentle sea breeze seems to be whispering for their sweetness.
The azure blue of the sea sets off their fair skin, and the tenderness and affection on their faces are like the bright stars, showing their inseparable friendship. Every smile and every look tells of their deep attachment to each other.
On the big white bed, Mu Xiaoji was like a small boat that had found a warm harbor, nestling safely in Jiang Chengyu's arms.
His breathing was even and slow, as if this was the safest place in the world. He snuggled up to her tightly, unwilling to let go for a long time, as if if he let go, this beautiful dream would be shattered.
However, at this moment, a sudden phone call broke the silence, and the sharp sound cut through the warm atmosphere like a sword.
Jiang Chengyu frowned slightly, then said softly: "Xiao Ji, your phone number."
Mu Xiaoji was like a lazy kitten. He just squirmed and refused to pay attention to the annoying ringtone.
However, after the phone stopped ringing, it kept ringing again. The continuous ringing sounded particularly harsh in the silent room.
Jiang Chengyu smiled gently, with a hint of doting, and said with a smile: "Xiao Ji, it's almost dawn. You called me at this time, it must be urgent."
Mu Xiaoji then tilted his head reluctantly to look at the phone. He exerted a little force with his right palm, and magically, the phone next to the computer desk seemed to be pulled by an invisible thread and flew straight to his palm.
He glanced at the caller ID "Qin Shuyue" and a trace of doubt surged in his heart: "She has never called me before!"
Then he quickly answered the call, his voice carrying a hint of laziness as if he had just woken up: "Hello..."
Qin Shuyue's tone on the other end of the phone was as tense as a taut bowstring, and her voice was trembling: "Mr. Mu, Teacher Gu..."
Mu Xiaoji's heart suddenly tightened, and he woke up instantly. He raised his voice unconsciously a few notes: "What's wrong with Teacher Gu?"
Qin Shuyue seemed to be unable to control her emotions any longer and suddenly sobbed. The sound of her sobbing came through the phone, carrying endless sadness: "Teacher Gu has passed away!"
Mu Xiaoji was shocked as if struck by a bolt from the blue. He suddenly sat up straight, his eyes wide open, his face full of disbelief: "What did you say? Teacher Gu passed away?"
His face turned pale in an instant. He hurriedly threw back the quilt and jumped out of bed in a panic. He didn't even bother to put on his slippers and ran to the door barefoot. His hurried footsteps echoed in the room.
Seeing this, Jiang Chengyu nervously shouted, "Xiao Ji, don't worry, put on your clothes first."
As soon as he finished speaking, he stood up in a hurry and wanted to chase Mu Xiaoji. But maybe because his body had not fully recovered or he was too anxious, Jiang Chengyu just took a step and was unstable, and the whole person fell forward to the ground with a dull sound.
As soon as Mu Xiaoji opened the door, he heard a noise behind him. He turned around hurriedly and saw the little monster fall to the ground. Heartache and anxiety surged in his heart.
He hurried back, squatted down and helped Jiang Chengyu up, his eyes full of guilt: "Little Monster, I'm sorry, Teacher Gu passed away, I have to go over and see what's going on?
You just woke up and need to rest well. Stay at home and rest. I'll be back soon."
Jiang Chengyu held Mu Xiaoji's arm tightly, his eyes firm: "Xiaoji, don't worry, wait for me to change clothes and go with you." He held his hand tightly, as if he was afraid that if he let go, Mu Xiaoji would disappear in his world.
Jiang Chengyu sat in the driver's seat of the Land Rover Range Rover with full concentration, his hands tightly gripping the steering wheel, his eyes fixed intently on the road ahead, as if this was the only road leading to his destination in his world at this moment.
His brows were slightly furrowed, an expression of anxiety and worry. He unconsciously stepped on the accelerator slightly harder, and the car sped along the road like an agile cheetah.
Mu Xiaoji, who was sitting in the passenger seat, stared at Jiang Chengyu closely. His gaze was like two scorching rays, as if they could penetrate his body and see through his soul.
Mu Xiaoji's mind kept circling around Jiang Chengyu's unexplained sleep in the past few days. What was going on? He was full of doubts and uneasiness, but at this time he was also somewhat confused by the news of Teacher Gu's death.
However, Jiang Chengyu was thinking about getting to Huiying Book City as soon as possible. His thoughts drifted back to the time not long ago when he had dinner with Teacher Gu in the first grade of junior high school. At that time, Teacher Gu was still energetic and talkative. How could he suddenly pass away in just a few days?
This news was like a heavy boulder, pressing on his heart and making him breathless. He just hoped that this was a terrible misunderstanding and that he could get to the book city quickly to find out the truth.
The Land Rover Range Rover was speeding on the road, and the scenery outside the window was like a series of quickly flashing paintings.
The speed was as fast as a strong wind sweeping across the earth, and the air currents caused the trees on the roadside to tremble slightly. Jiang Chengyu controlled the steering wheel steadily, and every turn and every acceleration was just right.
Finally, the car rushed to the entrance of Huiying Book City like an arrow. He skillfully parked the car in the parking space at the entrance, and the wheels made a sharp sound when rubbing against the ground.
The two of them pushed open the car door and got out almost at the same time, their vigorous movements showing their inner anxiety.
Without stopping for a moment, they walked straight towards the dormitory building, their steps hurried and flustered, and every step seemed like a race against time.
As soon as I reached the door, Qin Shuyue came to meet me in a hurry. Her eyes were red, and it was obvious that she had just cried, with tears still on her cheeks.
She walked quickly, choking with sobs as she said, "Every day at this time, Teacher Gu would patrol the bookstore. He was always so serious and responsible. He would carefully arrange for us to clean up, and he would personally check the registration and classification of borrowed and returned books. He never made any mistakes.
I waited for a long time at the usual place today, but Teacher Gu didn't come to assign tasks. I felt a little strange and worried that something might have happened to him, so I wanted to come over to see what was going on.
I arrived at the door and knocked for a long time, but there was no response from inside. I became more and more scared. After hesitating for a while, I finally opened the door to find out what was going on.
As a result... I saw Teacher Gu holding your photo album, sitting there motionless.
I panicked at the time and called him softly, but he showed no signs of waking up. I didn't give up until I approached the desk and reached out to feel his breath, only then did I realize... that Teacher Gu was gone!" Qin Shuyue couldn't help sobbing when she said this.
Mu Xiaoji suppressed his inner grief and walked quickly into the dormitory. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Teacher Gu sitting quietly in a chair. The familiar figure seemed so thin and fragile at this moment.
Teacher Gu was holding a youthful photo of himself when he was in middle school. In the photo, Mu Xiaoji still had the youthfulness and ignorance of a teenager.
Mu Xiaoji's legs seemed to have lost all their strength. He slowly knelt in front of Teacher Gu. Tears burst out of his eyes like a flood and poured down his cheeks.
His lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a word. The little details of his time with Teacher Gu kept flashing through his mind. Those warm memories were like sharp blades, piercing his heart.
Jiang Chengyu's eyes were filled with pain and shock. He stared blankly at the heartbreaking scene in front of him, as if the whole world was collapsing at this moment.
His eyes were red and tears were rolling in his eyes, but he held them back. It was a grief that went deep into his bones. He knew that now was not the time to indulge in sadness, there were more important things to deal with.
He suppressed his grief, quickly took out his cell phone and dialed 110. Soon, the call was connected. Jiang Chengyu tried to keep his voice steady, but the slightly trembling tone still revealed his inner panic:
"Hello, is this 110? This is Huiying Bookstore. An old man has passed away. We...we don't know the details, but the normal procedure requires the police to come and collect evidence." His eyes never left Teacher Gu, and his eyes were full of worry and helplessness.
A calm and professional voice came from the other end of the phone: "Okay, we'll be there soon. Please protect the scene and don't let anyone in or out casually to avoid damaging the scene. Any detail may be important to the investigation."
"Okay." Jiang Chengyu hung up the phone, and the phone trembled slightly in his hand.
He looked at Mu Xiaoji quietly, and saw that Mu Xiaoji was like a child who had lost his direction, kneeling in front of Teacher Gu. His body was shaking violently, and it was the emotions raging in his body.
Mu Xiaoji's crying broke the original silence. He seemed to want to vent all the grief, self-blame and reluctance in his heart through crying.
Every cry was like a sharp blade, piercing Jiang Chengyu's heart fiercely, but he knew that at this moment he had to remain calm and wait for the arrival of the police so that Teacher Gu could be properly dealt with.
"Teacher Gu..." Mu Xiaoji's heart-wrenching wail was like a sharp lightning that pierced the originally peaceful atmosphere of the dormitory building, reverberating wantonly in the corridors and rooms. This voice seemed to carry endless pain and despair, making people feel heartbroken.
Qin Shuyue, who was standing aside, had already blurred her eyes with tears. She bit her lips tightly, trying not to cry out loud, but her body was shaking uncontrollably.
Several responsible team members beside him also shed sad tears. They lowered their heads and covered their mouths with their hands, trying to suppress the low and suppressed sobs.
However, is it so easy to stop the torrent of emotions? Sadness surged into their hearts like a tide, and they could no longer control their emotions.