Chapter 321 [(*^▽^*)]
Lin Leyou did not see Huang Bing today, nor did he see him during the farce this morning, and none of the mechanical spiders could detect any trace of Huang Bing.
I have no idea where Huang Bing has gone. The mechanical spiders were watching his house, but I haven't seen him come out.
As Lin Leyou walked, he pondered. Did Huang Bing have another way to avoid his mechanical spider's surveillance? Or had he already discovered that he was being watched?
Yes, Huang Bing is different from the others. He has received a rather unusual reputation from Lin Wanyi. If I underestimate him at this time, it will definitely not be a good thing.
Moreover... he is still unsure whether Huang Bing will truly keep his promise. If he keeps his promise but Huang Bing doesn't, and instead secretly reveals his identity, then... how should he deal with it?
Lin Leyou slowly walked up the mountain. He was just strolling around, seemingly observing the situation on the mountain seriously, but in reality, he was in a daze the whole time.
He had been on the mountain for half a day without chatting with anyone else, just doing his own thing. Of course, many people saw this.
For example, knowing his identity and that he had recently graduated from university and returned to his hometown to start a business, seeing him walking around on the mountain, one could roughly understand what he meant.
However, none of them went to disturb Lin Leyou. After all, in their opinion, Lin Leyou was busy at the moment and it was not appropriate for him to be disturbed. The villagers were very simple and honest. Sometimes they might be stubborn, but they were usually easy to get along with.
Lin Leyou was on the mountain, but besides getting distracted, he would occasionally check the real-time footage monitored by the mechanical spider, in which he also saw Luo Qingzhou and Niu Xiaohua.
The two were clearly mismatched, not to mention their appearances, even just by looking at their names. Yet they were still hugging and cuddling, appearing very intimate. Moreover, it seemed that Luo Qingzhou really liked Niu Xiaohua.
Even though the woman wasn't particularly beautiful and was quite old, Luo Qingzhou held her and looked at her with eyes full of love, as if this woman was truly the love of his life.
Strange, really strange. Could it be that Luo Qingzhou wasn't faking it?
If the two are truly in love, Lin Leyou should secretly apologize, since he initially felt there was something wrong between them.
Wait a minute, Xue Rui's mother said earlier that Luo Qingzhou was an old bachelor, but Luo Qingzhou looks to be only in his twenties at most. How is he old? Why would she call him an old bachelor?
Why not just call him a bachelor? Besides, even in the countryside, if someone is 23 or 24 and not married, they can't be called a bachelor, right? These days, there are plenty of unmarried people that age.
Strange, could I have misread it? Or does Luo Qingzhou just look young and actually look quite old? I'll check again.
He sent a mechanical spider, hidden in the weeds, slowly approaching the two of them until it was close enough to hear them talking.
The mechanical spider hid in this spot, and Lin Leyou could now hear what they were saying.
Luo Qingzhou gently wiped away her tears. "Don't be sad. No matter what others say, I love you. I'll be with you for the rest of my life!"
Niu Xiaohua leaned against her chest, tears streaming down her face. Her makeup was ruined, and she didn't look very good, but Luo Qingzhou seemed not to notice.
“I…I’m really heartbroken. I know…I know that in other people’s eyes, we are not a good match, but I just like you and want to be with you. I didn’t expect that everyone in the village would think this way.”
“Some people usually wish me well, but I never expected that they all see me this way behind my back. Today, Xue Rui’s mother said these things to me, and they didn’t refute me or change their expressions. Obviously, that’s what they all think!”
Luo Qingzhou said, "Alright, alright, don't be sad. After we get married, I'll buy you a house, a car, pretty dresses, bags, cosmetics, and jewelry. How about that? I'll give you whatever you want. You can wear something different every day and go to the village to show it off to everyone."
Lin Leyou was utterly shocked. It wasn't the woman who was rich, it was the man! So, these two were truly in love!
Okay, he apologized.
He thought Niu Xiaohua would agree, but she refused, and refused very decisively, "That won't do. This money is our future livelihood, how can we spend it like this?"
Luo Qingzhou smiled slightly, looking even more handsome!
"I knew Xiaohua was the best wife. So... after we get married, how about I give you all the money in the house to manage?"
Niu Xiaohua finally stopped crying and leaned against Luo Qingzhou's chest, smiling sweetly. "So... when are we getting married?"
Luo Qingzhou: "It'll be soon. I've already contacted people to prepare for the wedding. In a few days, you'll come with me to look at wedding dresses, book a hotel, and take some photos..."
Niu Xiaohua beamed and continued chatting with Luo Qingzhou about intimate things between them, just like a young couple deeply in love.
But their pairing looked awkward no matter how you looked at it. However, for the sake of clues, Lin Leyou continued to observe. Just then, someone sent him a message. Was it Xue Rui?
He took out his phone and looked at it. Sure enough, someone had sent him a message, but it wasn't Xue Rui. It was someone else. No, no!
He's currently in a dungeon, so how can other residents send him messages? Even if they did, he wouldn't receive them until the dungeon ends.
So the news is...
Oh right, this isn't his own phone; it belongs to the person he's playing in this instance. This message was sent by... the village chief.
Village Chief: "Xiao You, how have you been settling back in the village these past few days?"
Lin Leyou said, "I grew up in this village, so there's no question of whether I'm used to it or not. I feel very comfortable living here!"
The village chief said, "That's good, that's good. After all, you've studied in the big city for many years, and I was worried that you wouldn't be used to living alone. By the way, if you feel bored, talk to the villagers more. They're all happy to chat with you."
He could tell that the village chief didn't want this young man, who had only recently lost his parents, to be too lonely and sad, so he encouraged him to go out more, talk to people, and open up his mind.
Lin Leyou said, "Thank you, Grandpa Village Chief. I understand."
Upon seeing this news, the village chief sighed deeply. Sometimes, knowing something doesn't mean he can truly manage his emotions and stress.
However, young people these days always like to show off. If I say something again, the kid might get annoyed. I should wait and see. Maybe he'll get better after a while?
After all, time can heal all wounds, even the bonds between family members.
Lin Leyou had no idea that the village chief was so concerned about him. He was resting on a rock. This mountain forest was actually quite nice, but it was definitely not suitable for planting fruit trees.
They'll definitely give up on the fruit trees. Even if Lin Leyou really is that kind of person, he would never do such a thing. If they really want to stay in the countryside, they should adapt to local conditions and choose the right approach.
Otherwise, it would really be a waste of money!
In particular, Lin Leyou's current identity doesn't allow him much money to squander, especially since he still doesn't know what the quest in the Golden Valley Village instance is.
It seems to be related to Luo Qingzhou and Niu Xiaohua, but so far he has only discovered some suspicious points and has not found any clues.
Lin Leyou sighed deeply and sat there for a while before getting up to leave. Just as he was getting up to go home for lunch, someone appeared in front of him.
When their eyes met, they both paused for a moment.
Lin Leyou didn't speak first. He didn't recognize this person. No, he seemed to recognize him, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.
The other person spoke first, "Hello, I didn't expect you to be hiking too?"
Lin Leyou blinked, "Yes, you are..."
Lin Leyou asked for the other person's name first. He discovered that all the participants in the village were using their real names. The system had concealed the identities of all the participants and even modified their appearances. However, not changing the names was also an advantage, as it would allow anyone who knew the person to recognize them immediately.
Give a false name? That won't do. The real villagers are the majority; they know everyone's name and can tell if someone is lying with just a casual question.
"I am Jiang Xiaming, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Lin Leyou's heart skipped a beat. Jiang Xiaming! If he remembered correctly, this name seemed to be Jiang Xiayue's brother? The family he had tricked out of that gold-plated defensive item.
No wonder he seemed familiar; it turns out he's Jiang Xiaoyue's brother. The two siblings probably look quite alike.
Lin Leyou felt a momentary panic, but quickly calmed down. What did he have to be afraid of? If a fight broke out here, he wouldn't be someone to be trifled with!
Before agreeing to let Huang Bing enter the dungeon, he had already canceled the rental of the gold-tier defensive items and put them back in his backpack. They were in his backpack now, and if Huang Bing made a move...
Jiang Xiaming, not waiting for Lin Leyou's reply, smiled and continued, "I don't know who you are..."
Lin Leyou suddenly flashed him a bright smile, "Ah, it's you! I didn't expect to meet you here. What a coincidence! I'm Lin Leyou, you must know me."
The moment the name was uttered, Lin Leyou sensed Jiang Xiaming's murderous intent, which made Lin Leyou's hair stand on end. However, Jiang Xiaming quickly concealed his emotions.
His expression was gentle, as if the one who had just unleashed murderous intent was someone else. "So it was you. What a coincidence. I was just wondering where I'd seen you before..."
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