"Of course! I have a pair of eyes that can really tell a person apart."

Xiaojiu squeezed the hand he had just held with a complicated look in her eyes, then looked at his back and muttered, "Aren't you afraid of misjudging me?"

Wuyi smiled nonchalantly and said casually, "Really? Then tell me what's wrong with you first?"

As they were talking, the two of them entered Wuyi's courtyard. Xiaojiu watched him wave away the military dog ​​that ran towards him, bit his lip, and stared at a place in a trance.

Wuyi shook his head speechlessly, took her hand, and walked towards the study. "What are you thinking about? Your absent-minded attitude might be okay in China, but it won't work abroad. Are you worried about not having enough money? Don't worry, I will find a way to ensure that you complete your studies successfully."

Xiaojiu followed his footsteps according to his strength, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and looked at his tall back hesitantly.

Maybe she could really learn to trust him.

Money? This mansion exudes understated luxury. The bed in the bedroom is covered with brocade, and the study is filled with antiques and ancient books.

Power? She was no longer the ignorant little girl in the village. Of course, she understood the status that the Zhou family represented. Even for the sake of reputation, they disdained to take it by force.

Qi Kejiu didn't want this man to really ask his parents for financial support for her. Who knew if his family would misunderstand?

"Actually, I..."

Wuyi waved his hand and said, "Wait, I'll find something to eat first and chat while I eat. My grandfather will definitely come back for dinner tonight, so we won't have a banquet so soon tonight."

"Your grandfather has a good relationship with your grandpa?"

"Of course. They've known each other since they were little. The two villages are very close to each other, separated by a small river. My parents grew up together as childhood sweethearts."

Xiaojiu blinked: He didn’t ask again why others said that the Zhou family was originally a noble family in Beijing, and why Vice Chairman Zhou lived in the village before?

She is not Zheng Shuya, who rushes to inquire about the slightest movement in the Zhou family. How can she take the rumors that are just hearsay seriously?

She now wants to tell him her story.

It had been so long that she had almost forgotten the secret. If she hadn't often remembered her mother's last words, she might have forgotten it long ago.

Wuyi looked at her huddled in her seat awkwardly, and patted her head with a smile, "You should smile more. If you keep a straight face and look dark, you'll really look like Bao Zheng."

Xiaojiu watched, "Actually, I have money."

"Hahaha..." Wuyi suddenly remembered that Xiaoyu had also been so unconvinced and shouted that he was really rich. What happened? "Okay, you are rich."

"It's true. My money is abroad."

Wuyi frowned when he heard this, "You mean, there's an inheritance abroad?"

"yes."

Wuyi's brows furrowed, "This is a secret, how could you be so foolish as to reveal it all? You can't do this. No wonder the Zheng family is holding you captive."

Xiaojiu quickly shook his head, "No, they don't know at all. I'm the only one who knows."

Wuyi breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Don't tell anyone about it next time. No matter who you are, don't tell them. People's hearts are unpredictable. If you're not careful, they will steal your money and kill you."

Xiaojiu bit her lip stubbornly and said, "I'm telling you alone, I trust you."

"How foolish! When it comes to money, no one can be trusted." Wuyi smiled. "It's just me. My family doesn't lack these things. Why don't you try someone else?"

"I see."

Wuyi couldn't help laughing any longer and patted her head: "You have good judgment. Okay, then I won't worry about you having no money to go abroad."

"Why don't you ask me where the inheritance came from? Who gave it to me? How much money is it?"

Wuyi glanced at her strangely, "What does it have to do with me? Who doesn't have a secret? This is the end of it. I'll keep it a secret for you. Don't tell anyone about it from now on."

Xiaojiu touched his head and smiled brightly, "But I just want to tell you."

"Oh, silly girl, why are you so stupid? We've only known each other for a few days. Although I'm a good man, I'm not good enough to let someone reveal his true feelings."

Seeing him pretending to be distressed, Xiaojiu burst into laughter. As she laughed, tears began to flow. She said her premonition was right!

Wuyi patted his head. It was over. He seemed to be even more worried about this ugly girl. What should he do? With her silly look of crying and laughing, she would definitely be cheated if he was not careful. She would be sold and would have to help count the money.

I originally thought this girl resembled his mother, but this silly side... has already been revealed in just a few days. Fortunately, this damned Zheng family treated her harshly, otherwise...

Xiaojiu grabbed his hand, moved closer to him, and quietly revealed her entire secret. Didn't you want to hear it? Then she just told him everything.

From now on, he will be my backer!

After hearing this, Wuyi narrowed his eyes and said, "So, you are still a noble. I hate the Qing Dynasty the most. I am Han Chinese. Maybe your ancestors even whipped my ancestors."

"ah?"

"What? When I think of the inheritance your grandmother left you, my heart tightens. How much of our Han blood has been exploited?"

Xiaojiu glared at him, "Nonsense! My ancestors were not like that!"

Seeing the black girl getting furious, Wuyi laughed out loud, "Okay, I was just teasing you."

"Hmph." Xiaojiu immediately turned her head away. It was so real, how could she still trust him?

"Okay, okay, how about I tell you a secret too?"

Xiaojiu rolled his eyes, glanced at him, and then turned the back of his head towards him.

Wuyi smiled disapprovingly and turned her around, "Actually, if you've heard rumors outside, you must know that my great-grandfather, Master Yu, was a celebrity back then, but no one knew just how famous he was.

According to my master, my great-grandfather's childhood friends were all princes and grandpas. At the age of five, he could walk around with a badge that allowed him to enter the palace. Can your ancestor compare to him?"

Wuyi glanced at her and said, "So, don't tell him about nobility or not. He'll get really angry. You little girl, you have so many tricks up your sleeve. What's the point of showing off? I'm not inferior to you!"

Xiaojiu opened his mouth and nodded speechlessly, "Then your Zhou family ancestors were very powerful."

"How can you talk like that? My Zhang family's ancestors were also very powerful." Wuyi pointed at the teacup on the coffee table proudly, motioning her to bring it over.

"Don't think that my Zhang family is just peasants. If we had joined the army to resist the Qing army, your Aobai would have been beaten to death by my Zhang family long ago."

Xiao Jiu laughed and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, your Zhang family has supernatural powers."

"You stupid little girl!" Wuyi cursed with a smile and took the teacup she offered him. "Have you heard the rumors about the four of us, father and son?"

"Of course." Xiaojiu imitated Wuyi's catchphrase, "Those people said that you three brothers inherited your father's great strength, and that it would be a pity if you didn't join your brother in the army."

"Tsk~" Wuyi rolled his eyes. "What do those people know? I'm not just good at martial arts, I'm also a master of both civil and military skills. Do you understand the ancient champions of civil and military affairs?"

Xiaojiu immediately laughed so hard that he fell forward and backward. How could he still brag like that?

A burst of cheerful laughter came from the small courtyard, causing several dogs outside the gate to stare at the courtyard with envy.

This dog’s life is so boring. Why hasn’t the cub’s mother come over?