Reborn as a woman in a superpowered society: My father remarried and gained an older sister.

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At that time, Su Changqin wanted to take Gu Qing abroad for treatment, but Gu Yuan stopped her.

Gu Qing's condition is controllable; it only relapses when a specific external stimulus is applied.

166. The girl is like a dog

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Mental disorders that are delayed in onset and persist in an individual after experiencing, witnessing, or being confronted with one or more actual deaths or significant threats involving themselves or others.

The most common cases are veterans who have personally experienced the brutality of war.

After learning about Gu Qing's situation, Su Changqin specifically researched this type of illness.

This disease is not hereditary, but according to Gu Yuan, Gu Qing seems to have had it since childhood.

Children can also develop this type of disease after experiencing cruel events.

But Gu Qing is different. Even Gu Yuan, who is by Gu Qing's side every day, has no idea when Gu Qing fell ill.

Fortunately, it has been verified that Gu Qing's condition is under control.

The only condition that could trigger Gu Qing's illness is currently the air raid siren!

In Gu Yuan's description, Gu Qing was extremely sensitive to the sound of air raid sirens. Once she heard them, she would frantically search for underground air raid shelters to hide in, and would begin to experience severe anxiety.

They looked as if an air raid was really coming.

Such a condition, combined with these triggering conditions.

If this were a child from a war-torn region, or someone who had experienced an air raid, Su Changqin wouldn't find it strange at all.

The problem is that Gu Qing has lived in a relatively peaceful country since childhood.

There haven't even been any armed conflicts, let alone airstrikes.

Therefore, even though Gu Yuan took Gu Qing to see many mental health experts, he still couldn't find out where Gu Qing's illness came from.

Fortunately, the conditions for its onset are very specific, and it can be controlled to some extent.

"Therefore, never let Qingqing hear the air raid siren, and absolutely no sound like that!"

Su Changqin warned Su Xiyue over the phone.

"I remember!"

Su Xiyue solemnly agreed.

If she hadn't asked Murong Yi and her mother today, she probably would never have guessed.

Gu Qing, who appears strong and independent, is actually suffering from this rare disease.

This made Su Xiyue feel sorry for her.

After taking some time to calm herself down, Su Xiyue asked again:

"And what about the injury? What happened?"

"about this……"

After another long silence, Su Changqin finally spoke:

"That's all in the past. Since Qingqing isn't bringing it up, you shouldn't ask about it either. It's good that everything's alright now."

"Also, if Qingqing doesn't like having contact with his cousin, you should stay far away from her too. We are the real family, understand?"

Su Changqin's tone was somewhat serious.

"understand!"

Su Xiyue immediately answered loudly.

"I have other things to do. Remember what I said, you must take good care of Qingqing!"

Su Changqin concluded her statement over the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Su Xiyue breathed a sigh of relief and began to organize her thoughts.

Clearly, Gu Qing's mother knew everything that had happened to her.

There are just some things that I don't want her to know.

However, the more she kept quiet, the more uncomfortable Su Xiyue felt.

Firstly, she already considered Gu Qing as her own.

Her mother knew what had happened to Gu Qing, but she didn't. This feeling, though selfish, made her feel really uncomfortable.

Secondly, the thought of Gu Qing's past traumas made her feel a pang of heartache.

What kind of environment could cause Gu Qing to get hurt?

What kind of person could bear to hurt Gu Qing?

Whenever she thought about how she was powerless to participate in Gu Qing's past and unable to save him, Su Xiyue felt heartache, anger, and helplessness.

Gu Qing is aloof, strong, independent, and intelligent.

But all of this seems to be just the surface of Gu Qing's life.

The real Gu Qing was like a frightened fledgling butterfly, who wove a thick cocoon around herself, isolating herself from the outside world.

Today, at this moment, Su Xiyue felt that she had a completely new understanding of Gu Qing.

What attracted her was not only Gu Qing's appearance and character, but also his vulnerability, which he never showed but could be vaguely sensed.

"I'm such a beast!"

Su Xiyue wished she could slap herself a few times right then and there.

After learning some of Gu Qing's situation, she felt increasingly regretful and remorseful whenever she thought about what she had done to Gu Qing.

Especially Gu Qing, who was always so considerate of her...

……

"are you home yet?"

As soon as Gu Qing entered the house, she received a message from Jiang Ruoyun.

"We've arrived. Be careful."

After replying, Gu Qing changed into slippers and sat down on the sofa.

Gu Qing decided not to change her clothes since her roommate Lin Fang's girlfriend was going to treat her to dinner later.

Just as he was about to brew a pot of tea, he unexpectedly heard his cell phone ring.

Su Xiyue?

Why did she suddenly call?

With a sense of doubt, Gu Qing answered the phone.

"Gu Qing, how are you feeling right now?"

A girl's voice came from the phone.

His tone sounded somewhat disappointed, and there was a hint of sob in his voice.

Gu Qing couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"I'm fine, what's wrong? Did something happen?" Gu Qing asked hurriedly.

"I'm fine, it's just..." The girl seemed hesitant.

"Just what?"

Gu Qing frowned slightly, sensing that Su Xiyue seemed to have encountered something.

"I just...I miss you," Su Xiyue said.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing fell silent.

The image of the girl involuntarily appeared in his mind.

He may seem a bit silly, but he's actually very smart; except when it comes to physically assaulting him, he obeys his every word.

Everyone says that young girls are like cats, but Gu Qing always felt that Su Xiyue was like a greedy little puppy.

Protective of its owner, clingy, and likes to lick with its tongue.

Oh, and it'll gnaw on anything!

Gu Qing couldn't help but touch her neck.

"In that case, you can move back tonight."

Gu Qing thought for a moment, then added, "But I'm going to have lunch with my roommates this afternoon, so I can't pick you up."

"Tonight!? Is it really okay?"

A girl's exclamation came from the phone, sounding somewhat incredulous.

"Come back if you want, it's up to you."

Noticing that the girl's disappointment had vanished, Gu Qing shrugged.