Second Brother Gu didn't know how to comfort Li Xiulan, so he simply led her away from the crowd, the thought of buying clothes forgotten.
Once they were in the car, Second Brother Gu pulled her into his arms and coaxed her gently, "It's okay, Lanlan. Don't be sad. I'll help you. Trust me."
"Mhm," Li Xiulan leaned on Second Brother Gu's shoulder, a warmth spreading through her heart. "Thank you, Second Brother."
"Silly girl, no need to be so formal with me. We're getting married soon. Don't cry anymore."
As he spoke, he gently wiped the tears from Li Xiulan's cheeks with the pad of his thumb.
"Second Brother, thank you..." Li Xiulan mumbled through her tears.
"You silly girl..." Second Brother Gu gently tapped Li Xiulan on the head. "I really don't know what to do with you. Your crying is giving me a headache and making my heart ache."
He gently patted her back and said softly, "Don't cry anymore, okay?"
