Chapter 200 Just to Make You Crazy

The old bachelor was surrounded by four people at this moment and could only pretend to be calm.

"What do you mean by peeking into your house? I just happened to pass by!"

As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced at He Jinglan.

Just as he lowered his head, Gu Xixi saw his eyes rolling around and he seemed very flustered.

Gu Xixi immediately thought of Master Liu’s previous reminder, and alarm bells started ringing in her heart.

She didn't show her anxiety, and just continued to ask, "So what's going on now? You have been following us since the Qin family's orchard."

The old bachelor's eyes flickered, he raised his head and said, "The road to the village wasn't opened by you, Gu Xixi, so how come you can go but I can't? Besides..."

He grinned at Gu Xixi, "Who wants to see a fierce woman like you who wants to make decisions on your own and is always so stubborn?"

He Jinglan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

As elders, Aunt Qian and Old Qian were too embarrassed to laugh, so they looked away awkwardly and cleared their throats.

He Jinglan smiled and said, "Don't get me wrong, Xixi. I was surprised that someone like him could summarize it well. But in my opinion, these are just your least noteworthy strengths."

Gu Xixi was also amused.

You're right, she wants to make her own decisions on everything and is competitive, so what?

The old bachelor felt annoyed and frustrated when he saw that what he said didn't cause any harm.

Gu Xixi turned to him again, "Since you said you weren't looking at her, then you were looking at her."

She pointed to her side, but her eyes were always observing the changes in the old bachelor's expression.

"Do you know who she is?"

The old bachelor's pupils shrank and he subconsciously turned his eyes away from Gu Xixi.

"She? Isn't she the distinguished guest you brought back from outside?"

Gu Xixi asked, "How do you know she is a distinguished guest?"

She emphasized the word "expensive".

The old bachelor seemed startled, his eyes slanted to the left, then to the right, back and forth twice.

He then spoke, "When you brought the girl into the village, you were riding in such a big carriage with two such good horses. Many people in the village saw it."

"Later, the carriage didn't stop in your yard, so it definitely wasn't yours."

"It's obvious that the girl you brought was born into a wealthy family."

"Oh?" Gu Xixi smiled, "I really didn't realize that you are such a thoughtful person, and you are quite good at reasoning?"

Old Qian glanced at Gu Xixi secretly.

By this time even he realized that something was wrong.

If the old bachelor had the same mindset as he does now, why would he have lived such a miserable life these years? He often couldn't afford to eat, and had to stay at other people's houses to stay home.

A few years ago, some equally idle people nearby recruited the old bachelor to join their gang and engage in petty theft.

But the old bachelor was kicked out early because he was clumsy.

At that time, it saved Lao Qian a lot of trouble in being the village chief.

However, since Gu Xixi was still asking questions, Lao Qian held back for the time being and did not rush to speak.

Gu Xixi suddenly changed the subject.

"You keep mentioning the word 'your honor' in every sentence. I can see that you care deeply about my distinguished guest."

"I believe you don't care to look at me, so you admit that you were spying on my guests by snooping at my door and following me just now?"

The old bachelor's eyes trembled, and he quickly denied, "I didn't!"

However, the four people in front of him frowned and stared at him, obviously not believing what he said at all.

The old bachelor's breathing became a little disordered. After hesitating for a moment, he suddenly raised his head and looked at He Jinglan with an obscene look.

"I just haven't seen such a fair and beautiful girl before, and I want to take a few more glances, what's wrong?"

It's a perfectly reasonable reason for an old bachelor to chase after a beautiful girl.

Aunt Qian spat angrily, "Bah, what a disgrace!"

She reached out and pulled He Jinglan to her side, "Don't be afraid, good kid."

"With us here, if this bastard dares to do anything to you, we will break his legs!"

The old bachelor thought he had gotten away with his lie and felt very proud of himself.

He deliberately put on a lewd smile and continued to speak wildly, "No matter how beautiful the country girl is, can she compare with the rich lady from the capital?"

"Wait." Gu Xixi interrupted him, "How do you know she is from Beijing?"

Gu Xixi just wanted the old bachelor to talk more.

As the saying goes, the more you talk, the more mistakes you make.

The old bachelor is not a smart person to begin with, and he is bound to reveal more when he gets carried away.

His eyes froze, his expression changed drastically, and he immediately tried to make amends, "I, I was just guessing. Beijing is a rich, big place, and I thought that someone like her would definitely be..."

"You're talking nonsense!" Gu Xixi had already made a definite judgment and no longer had the patience to listen to the old bachelor's nonsense.

"You said you were guessing, but there are so many rich places in Daye's world."

"You didn't mention Jiangnan, the Central Province, or the East China Sea, but you just pointed directly to the capital."

"It can only be that someone told you and it made a deep impression on you."

Old Qian nodded in agreement and said, "Based on his knowledge, Qingtian County is rarely visited."

"If he hadn't heard about it from others, how could he know what the capital city is?"

Old Qian glared at the old bachelor and shouted, "Who ordered you to do this? Tell me!"

After all, it was the village chief's authority. The old bachelor's face turned pale and he was sweating profusely.

He stammered, and after a long while he managed to utter a few words, "I dare not. They, they will kill me."

Gu Xixi looked at He Jinglan inquiringly.

He Jinglan nodded.

Gu Xixi said to the old bachelor with a cold face, "You are right about one thing. My friend is indeed from Beijing. Her background will scare you to death!"

"You're afraid of offending those people, but you'd better understand that if you offend my friend, you will only die a more miserable death."

The old bachelor couldn't help but be frightened. What's more, in his mind, the capital city was no different from the heavenly palace.

After hearing Gu Xixi's exaggeration, he was so scared that he fell to the ground and kowtowed to He Jinglan.

"I am greedy and blind. Please spare my life!"

"It's all their fault. They threatened me to help, and I was bewitched for a moment. Please spare my life!"

He Jinglan looked down at the old bachelor with disdain, “It’s easy to spare you. I can even save your life and prevent those people from touching you.”

"But it all depends on your performance."

The old bachelor raised his head, his face full of snot and tears, "I'll tell you everything I know!"

Afternoon, Juxian Teahouse, second floor.

Gu Xixi and He Jinglan sat opposite each other by the window.

On the table there was a pot of scented tea, two plates of snacks and two plates of dried fruits.

A young woman came up from the corner of the stairs and waved to the two of them with a smile.

Gu Xixi immediately stood up to greet her, "Sister Meng, this way."

She first introduced He Jinglan and Madam Meng to each other.

Both parties greeted each other and took their seats.

Madam Meng said with a smile, "You didn't come to my place for tea today, but chose to meet outside. In addition to drinking tea and making new friends, there should be... something else, right?"