Chapter 230 What's the connection between a dagger and crawling through a haystack?

"Alright, put it on." Lu Qingqing turned her head away without the slightest hesitation.

Great, you get used to it after watching it a few times.

It's nothing, my heart isn't beating like it's having a seizure anymore.

Ji Ruyan didn't say a word and silently put on the mask.

This time, he wasn't as flustered, nor did he feel inferior.

It's just... I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I get the feeling that she's looking at the goods and then throwing them away?

"Dr. Lu, that's strange. Didn't everyone say Dr. Lu went this way? We haven't seen him."

Voices could be heard coming from inside.

Lu Qingqing pushed Ji Ruyan away and pulled him into a nearby haystack.

Some children had dug a hole in the middle of the haystack, just big enough for two people to crawl through.

Lu Qingqing only realized what was happening after she crawled inside.

Why should we hide?

That's a question you should be asking.

Ji Ruyan felt chest tightness and shortness of breath, and her palms were hot.

It's too cramped here; I can't breathe.

Lu Qingqing had her back to him, pressed close to his front, blocking out the light and making it pitch black.

He could only... lean back, and lean back even further...

"Probably...probably..."

After thinking for a long time, I finally came up with an idea: "You want to play hide-and-seek?"

What the hell is this hide-and-seek?!

This guy is obviously acting out of guilt.

But she hasn't done anything wrong, so why is she feeling guilty?

Going out now would arouse suspicion, so we can only wait until people outside can't find us and then leave quickly.

Outside, Mu Daye and Liu'er looked around anxiously.

Liu'er couldn't stay at home for more than two or three days, so he had to bring her to find Lu Qingqing again.

Sigh, I wonder if Dr. Lu's sleepwalking has gotten any better.

"Dr. Lu, Dr. Lu—"

The two grew closer and closer.

If you found a hole here, wouldn't you be curious and peek inside?

Sigh, we've really dug our own grave.

Lu Qingqing wondered if saying she was hiding here to take a dump would make her less embarrassed.

A pair of large feet wearing black cloth shoes appeared at the entrance of the cave.

Lu Qingqing backed away again, her buttocks squeezing against Ji Ruyan until they reached the bottom of the hole.

The haystacks were so crowded that they trembled.

Mu Daye's eyes lit up.

"Liu'er, there's something in this haystack, it might be a rabbit, I'll catch it for you to play with."

You son of a bitch!

Lu Qingqing was about to say that she was taking a dump, which was better than being caught cheating.

My savior has arrived!

Gu Chengzhou is here!

"Hey Mu Daye, what are you doing with all those muscles, catching chickens and rabbits?"

"A seven-foot-tall man, don't you want to achieve great things?"

"With the courage of a leopard, don't you want to go into battle and kill the enemy?"

Even with a beautiful wife, can you protect her?

"Let me tell you, Qin Wangchuan is a bloodthirsty wolf. If he knew about his wife, he might kill everyone who knew."

Also, do you really think he'll be a good match?

Gu Chengzhou immediately launched into a lecture, expressing his disappointment, regret, and a desire to create a crisis...

In short, Mu Daye had no desire for rabbits or dogs anymore.

"Mu Daye, I've organized a training team. You can go check it out when you have time. Brother Zhang has gone too."

At this point, the haystack was safe.

Lu Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief, feeling her back was so hot she was almost sweating.

The breathing behind me was also extremely loud.

"I'm sorry I was pressing on you just now. I'll quietly go out first, and you can go out in a bit."

Ji Ruyan let out a soft "hmm" from her throat.

It's like melted sugar, a bit sticky and thick.

"Oh, by the way, you got a new dagger? And it's made of black iron?"

Lu Qingqing began to crawl out using all four limbs.

There was no echo behind me.

Just then, Liu'er outside must have had a fit after hearing the name "Qin Wangchuan," because she suddenly buried her head in her hands and cried.

Mu Daye hurriedly helped her up: "Liu'er, does your head hurt?"

"You're thinking of Qin Wangchuan, aren't you?" Gu Chengzhou said.

"Stop talking! Go find Doctor Lu right now!" Mu Daye roared.

Then he saw Lu Qingqing suddenly appear from behind him.

It startled him.

Where did this come from?

Grass was still hanging on his head.

"Dr. Lu, look..."

"Take her back to my house!" Lu Qingqing commanded.

Every stimulus is a good opportunity for treatment.

It has been more than ten days since the last treatment, so I can endure another one.

The three left in a hurry, and it took Gu Chengzhou a long time to shut his mouth.

Then I looked at that... not fresh, it looked like last year's, the straw was moldy and rotten.

Good news, the young master has finally seen the light.

Bad news, this is terrible!

"Young master... there's no one here, please come out."

There was no movement inside.

Just as Gu Chengzhou was wondering if there was anyone inside, Ji Ruyan emerged from within.

Gu Chengzhou quickly and attentively brushed the grass clippings off him.

His eyes darted furtively over her neck, her clothes, and...

"I know you're not thinking anything good."

Ji Ruyan's voice was cold.

"Get that filth out of my brain!"

Just now, Miss Lu found a hedgehog, and I helped her catch it. You might not know this, but hedgehogs are also made of medicinal herbs..."

Hey, young master, do you think I'll believe you?

"Your subordinate understands, young master. Your subordinate was not thinking anything. I was just checking if there were any insects crawling on you."

Gu Chengzhou looked it over carefully. "Luckily there were no bugs. Young master, don't crawl into these haystacks next time. It would hurt a lot if you got stung by a scorpion."

"Understood." Ji Ruyan nodded in a calm voice.

Then he added, "Write a letter to your elder brother and ask him to get me another black iron dagger, slightly longer than the original one."

"Yes, young master."

Gu Chengzhou desperately tried to connect the dagger with crawling through the haystack.

Before I could figure it out, I was interrupted by a shout from afar.

"Brother Gu, Brother Gu—" Wang Jincai grinned and waved while carrying his bundle.

Gu Chengzhou had a headache.

Fine, he hasn't even managed to get any of the people who were supposed to go with him yet, but he's forced a little idiot into his hands.

He couldn't refuse since it was given to him by Miss Lu's chief disciple.

This kid's talent is simply... not even as good as a stable boy in the army camp.

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