"What happened? Was it resolved in the end?" Lan Yao asked curiously, touching Gu Zixiao's face.

"Well..." Gu Zixiao paused for a moment, then told Lan Yao about it.

Actually, the matter is quite simple: Gu Zixiao wanted to use money to pave the way to learn a trade.

This chef seems more difficult to deal with than the previous ones; no amount of money can sway him.

Later, Gu Zixiao said that his wife liked to eat seafood, and they had always lived in Beijing, so they couldn't come over.

So, he learned it for his wife.

At first, the chef didn't believe it, but after Gu Zixiao's constant nagging, he reluctantly agreed.

Then, he discovered that Gu Zixiao was very talented in the culinary field, and he wanted to pass on all his skills to him.

Lan Yao: "...Such a good thing is possible?"

Gu Zixiao nodded helplessly: "Yes. But..."

Lan Yao: "...But what? If it's something as trivial as taking care of someone in their old age or seeing them off in their final days, we can totally agree to it."

In the past, if someone learned a craft, that person became the master, and it was perfectly normal for the apprentice to take care of the master in his old age and see him off when he died.

Gu Zixiao: "That's true to some extent. But besides that, he also wants me to rescue someone."

Lan Yao: "Who is it? If it's illegal or criminal, we can't get involved."

Gu Zixiao: "After I heard what he said, I went to investigate. I heard that the other party seems to be innocent."

Lan Yao: "Are you really sure? Have you investigated thoroughly?"

Lan Yao kept asking about this because Gu Zixiao got into this trouble because of her.

If Gu Zixiao suffers any harm because of this incident later, Lan Yao will feel terrible about it.

She dislikes owing favors to others the most.

When Gu Zixiao heard Lan Yao's concern for him, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

"Don't worry. I've investigated this many times. I've even used some special methods."

"I see. Okay then." Lan Yao seemed relieved. Actually, she was going to check it out herself.

If there are no problems as Gu Zixiao says, then Lan Yao will feel at ease letting Gu Zixiao handle it himself.

If that's not actually the case...

Lan Yao is a petty person, so naturally she would try to get revenge on the person who tried to frame them.

Seeing Lan Yao's relieved expression, Gu Zixiao felt a warmth in his heart and leaned on her shoulder.

"What? You still don't trust me?"

Lan Yao squeezed his fingers: "No. I trust you quite a bit. It's mainly because I'm afraid someone might try to scam us."

There's a saying that goes something like this: Better safe than sorry.

Another problem is that you have some flaws, such as arrogance, even though you are very smart!

However, your arrogance and intelligence will also cause you to overlook many things.

Gu Zixiao paused for a moment, then couldn't help but retort, "Wife, haven't you ever heard the saying..."

Lan Yao: "What did you say?"

Gu Zixiao: "Being too cautious is not good either. It makes you hesitant and timid, and you won't be able to accomplish great things."

Lan Yao: "Then why don't you use them in combination? Aren't you supposed to be very smart? Can't you think of something like this?"

Gu Zixiao: ...

He realized that he couldn't argue with his wife; she seemed to have a lot of fallacies.

Well... it's not exactly twisted logic, it's just that it's too direct, and sometimes he can't handle it at all.

Seeing that Gu Zixiao looked a little unconvinced after being rebuked by him, Lan Yao pinched his cheek.

"Honey, it's almost noon. Didn't you say this morning you wanted me to try another restaurant's food? Shall we go now?"

Gu Zixiao's gaze fell on the seafood in the room: "Then, what should we do with that seafood?"

Lan Yao replied matter-of-factly, "Can't you put your little purse away? Then put it away. We'll eat it when we get back to the capital."

Gu Zixiao: ...

He discovered that sometimes, when he was with Lan Yao, it was as if his head was filled with grass.

"Wife, you are so smart."

Lan Yao: "Are you genuinely praising me? Why do I get the feeling you seem a little aggrieved?"

Gu Zixiao: "No. I just think it's great to have a wife. That way I don't have to think."

Lan Yao: ...

hehe!

Forget it, I'll just let him have his way with this little thing.

For the sake of family harmony.

Lan Yao automatically ignored Gu Zixiao's teasing, or rather, her self-deprecation.

Anyway, she simply pulled Gu Zixiao up and said, "Let's go eat. I'm starving."

Gu Zixiao used Lan Yao's strength to stand up, and then naturally hugged Lan Yao.

"Wife. Wife. It's so good to have you."

Lan Yao: "...Why are you suddenly acting all cute?"

Lan Yao sometimes genuinely couldn't understand Gu Zixiao's occasional actions.

"I just wanted to express my feelings."

"Well then, dear Mr. Gu, are you done reminiscing? If you are, let's go eat. I'm really hungry."

Gu Zixiao: "It's over. Let's go."

Having probably replenished his energy at Lan Yao's place, Gu Zixiao was in a good mood.

He took Lan Yao's hand and walked out, completely ignoring the stares of others who lingered on them.

It's legal!

His wife!

He can hold hands whenever he wants, and he doesn't care what other people think.

Does what others think have anything to do with him?

So, Gu Zixiao and Lan Yao walked confidently toward the well-known state-run restaurant in the vicinity.

Those who had been keeping watch near the guesthouse saw Lan Yao come out with a man.

Judging from their close relationship, they must be a couple.

Well, isn't that man a little too good-looking?

I've heard that in the past, some wealthy and powerful men liked men who were handsome and refined.

The man who had been keeping watch stroked his chin, then turned and left; he needed to discuss things with someone.

Once they've found the right connections, they can sell that couple to Hong Kong, and then the brothers will have enough money to live on for the rest of their lives.

Especially since this couple is husband and wife, those who like this kind of food will probably spend even more money.

Gu Zixiao whispered in Lan Yao's ear, "Wife, I have a feeling someone is watching us."

Lan Yao: "Put aside the feelings. It's just that someone is watching us."

Gu Zixiao: "Wife, do you know?"

Lan Yao didn't hide anything and told Gu Zixiao about her encounter with her adoptive mother.

They've been together for so many years, so what's the situation with Lan Yao's family?

Gu Zixiao may not have known this before, but as time went by, Lan Yao got to know him better and found him to be a decent person, so she told Gu Zixiao about her situation.

Lan Yao felt there was absolutely no need to hide it. It wasn't like she was committing murder or breaking the law, so what was there to hide?

Lan Yao didn't feel ashamed or anything like that.