Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1160: There’s More to It

Chapter 1160: Chapter 1160: There’s More to It

Later, Gu Fan accompanied Lin Xi as they sent Lin’s Father and Lin’s Mother home. Throughout the journey, everyone was silent, not knowing what to say after what had happened.

The atmosphere was so silent it was uncomfortable. Gu Fan wanted to break the silence, but he feared saying the wrong thing and causing even greater awkwardness.

As soon as they entered the house, Lin’s Father and Lin’s Mother sat on the sofa, their expressions numb and their eyes filled with sadness. It took them a while to accept the fact that Lin Yue had left them again.

Gu Fan wanted to wash his hands and found that the bathroom light was not working. Out of kindness, he asked Lin Xi for some tools and fixed the light.

Lin Xi was very grateful to Gu Fan and even handed him a glass of water and wiped his sweat with a tissue, hinting at a harmonious husband-and-wife-like relationship.

Regarding this, Lin’s Parents just glanced at them briefly and did not say anything?

The atmosphere at home had never been so oppressive. Lin Xi then told Gu Fan to leave first, as she could handle it alone; moreover, having an outsider at home would make it hard for everyone to relax.

"Okay, then I’ll head back first, you guys get some rest early," Gu Fan intelligently knew it was not convenient to stay longer.

Just as Gu Fan was about to leave, Lin’s Father spoke up, "Gu Fan, thank you for taking care of Lin Xi over the years and for looking after Lin Yue during this time, we really appreciate it."

Hearing the heartfelt words of Lin’s Father, Gu Fan politely smiled and nodded, "It’s no trouble, you raised such a wonderful daughter."

Finally, a trace of relief appeared on the faces of Lin’s Father and Lin’s Mother. After losing Lin Yue, they had gained Gu Fan as an almost son-in-law. Thinking of entrusting their daughter to such a dependable person brought them some peace.

"Stay for dinner," Lin’s Father and Lin’s Mother insisted, showing their acceptance of Gu Fan.

Naturally, Gu Fan would not dampen the spirits of the elders at this time, so he nodded in agreement. However, Lin Xi seemed somewhat displeased – why should she handle the cooking alone?

Lin’s Father then asked another question, "Gu Fan, do you drink alcohol?"

"Dad, Gu Fan he..." Lin Xi tried to say something to cover for Gu Fan but was stopped by him. Because Gu Fan knew that during times of low spirits, it was necessary to have a drink, so he nodded in agreement, thinking it would be just a few drinks no big deal. After all, he had often drunk with Lu Yi and his other close friends in college.

But when Lin’s Father brought out two bottles and placed them in front of Gu Fan, Gu Fan was shocked. That was beyond his comfort zone.

Now Gu Fan understood why Lin Xi, who was so sensible, had tried to stop him. She knew her father’s drinking capacity too well, which was frightening, as it had knocked over many people.

Seeing Gu Fan’s troubled look, Lin’s Father chuckled and said, "I’ll drink first as a toast, feel free to join.

"Yes! Yes!" Gu Fan felt a chill inside, but he had no choice but to bravely face the first drink.

Lin’s Father poured a drink and downed it in one gulp. Whether due to the alcohol or his somber mood, his expression turned gloomy, clearly trying to drown his sorrows.

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Meanwhile, Lin Yue returned to the underground entertainment world, his steps heavy and his appearance tired. He sat blankly in his office.

The Hunter pushed open the office door, wanting to know what this disciple had encountered and why he looked so troubled.

Suddenly, Sister Hong visited, walking directly into Lin Yue’s office with her people, startling him into standing up quickly, "Sister Hong, you didn’t even say you were coming. I would have prepared."

"What’s there to prepare? We don’t need to be strangers," Sister Hong took a good look at Lin Yue and then asked, "You seem to be in a bad mood, is it because of your parents?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue felt a chill in his heart. This was a recent event, and Sister Hong knew about it so quickly. It seemed that his close brothers really kept Sister Hong informed.

Sensing Lin Yue’s confusion, Sister Hong immediately explained, "Your brothers saw you were upset and were very worried about you, so they came to me to check on you."

Lin Yue smiled faintly, "Is that so? Thank you for your concern, Sister Hong."

Then Sister Hong, feigning curiosity, asked, "What’s the deal with you and your parents? Why did you have an argument and decide to cut ties? Could there be some misunderstanding?"

"There’s no misunderstanding. It’s just that our ideas and lifestyles are too different. We really can’t stay together," Lin Yue explained the details, letting Sister Hong know the reasons behind it and making others who heard it sigh. It turned out Lin Yue had such an unknown past; no wonder he was so loyal to Brother Jin. If it weren’t for Brother Jin, Lin Yue might have starved to death after running away from home.

However, the Hunter didn’t think so. If it weren’t for Brother Jin taking Lin Yue away, Lin’s Father and Lin’s Mother would have probably found Lin Yue and brought him back home by now.

Knowing about Lin Yue’s past, Sister Hong also felt a deep sense of emotion, "My family also disapproved of me entering this line of work, and we even broke off relations because of it. I understand your feelings, but I hope that, like me, since you have decided to walk down this path, you will stick it out to the end."

"Don’t worry, Sister Hong, I’ve already made up my mind." Lin Yue asserted himself confidently to gain Sister Hong’s trust.

Sister Hong nodded, showing she believed Lin Yue could do it. Then, mentioning that she had other matters to handle, she hurriedly said her goodbyes to Lin Yue.

After Sister Hong left, and the office was left with just Lin Yue and the Hunter, Lin Yue finally relaxed a bit.

Seeing Lin Yue’s expression, the Hunter knew what he was thinking, "Alright, Sister Hong has left. I can tell she trusts you; you can relax now."

Lin Yue gave a bitter smile, "Master, you heard everything that happened here today, didn’t you?"

The Hunter nodded, "Yes, I know. In the presence of fellow brothers in the underworld, you couldn’t agree to your parents’ request to leave the gang. This would displease Sister Hong, putting you and your parents at risk. Also, you went to extremes, cutting off ties with your parents to avoid arousing Sister Hong’s suspicions and thus ensuring your family’s safety."

"If I didn’t do it, once someone informed Sister Hong, the consequences would have been unpredictable," Lin Yue said, feeling a wave of fear in his heart.

The Hunter was puzzled, "Just now, when you spoke about cutting off relations with your family, the resentment in your eyes didn’t seem like acting. Or maybe I can put it this way: half of it was acting, and half was real."

"Yes, when I think of the hardships I’ve endured over these ten years, I can’t help but hate them. Although I’ve thought about forgiving them during our time together, they deeply hurt me again today, making me realize something: some things can never be undone," Lin Yue said, clenching his fists involuntarily.