Gu Lan also felt a little embarrassed. Zhao Qian was usually fine in the town, but why did he become like a different person when he arrived in Hexi Village?
Didn't they say he was from the capital? How come he's so unworldly?
"What is this in your village? It looks like a lamp, but why does it have such a tall pole?" Zhao Qian asked.
No, he was too curious.
This village is so strange. Such a small village can be managed so neatly and cleanly. The village roads are all paved with bluestone slabs and there are no weeds at all.
If there were no magnificent buildings like those in the capital, he would really have the illusion that this place was better than the capital.
Gu Lan and the others looked at each other. They didn't know why the lights were placed so high. Maybe it was just to be mysterious.
"This is a lamp post. If we put the lamp higher, the lighting range will be wider." Xie Yunjiao said.
Zhao Qian saw Xie Yunjiao as soon as he turned around. He was mesmerized by her bright and confident look.
If Gu Lan hadn't suddenly cried out, he wouldn't have come to his senses.
"Miss Xie, I didn't expect that we would meet here again." Zhao Qian said to Xie Yunjiao.
"Sir, calling me Miss is a bit too much. I'm married. My husband's surname is Gu. You can call me Madam Gu." Xie Yunjiao paused and said, "Just now I seemed to see that Gu Lan was a little unwell. You should go and see her."
Gu Lan looked at Xie Yunjiao and snorted coldly. She didn't want Xie Yunjiao to be hypocritical here.
But she knew that Zhao Qian liked well-behaved women. This was the result she came to after trying many times, so she naturally couldn't show anger at this time.
However, He Cuihua, taking advantage of Zhao Qian's kindness, became bolder and deliberately walked up to Xie Yunjiao and said, "Xie Yunjiao, Mr. Zhao was just asking casually, do you really think you've gained face?
Is the person trying to talk to you? You're so shameless to come out and seduce others."
"Oh? I was just answering for you because I was worried you might be anxious. I'm sorry. I won't bother you anymore."
Xie Yunjiao left, and Zhao Qian looked at her slim back until she disappeared from view.
Gu Lan felt extremely angry but she didn't show it.
She didn't rush him, but stood aside trying to appear patient and obedient.
When Zhao Qian turned around, he was very satisfied to see Gu Lan's expression. But when he saw He Cuihua, his expression darkened and he said, "There are some things that you don't say, and no one will say you are dumb."
He Cuihua was startled and quickly apologized to Zhao Qian.
When she turned her head to look at Gu Lan, she saw a smile flash across Gu Lan's face.
He Cuihua was unhappy. She walked up to Gu Lan and said loudly, "Gu Lan, what do you mean? I helped you, but you look like this and laugh at me."
It was really too much to dare to laugh at her in secret.
Gu Lan looked at He Cuihua in feigned shock and said, "Cuihua, we are like sisters. I helped you when you were in trouble. Have I ever said anything unpleasant to you? Why do you think so much of me?"
Gu Lan paused, mist forming in her eyes as she continued, "Also, what you said just now was very rude. I hope you won't do that again in the future.
I was just teaching you a lesson, but you took it out on me. I'm very upset."
Sad? Sad ass, she clearly saw her smiling.
But Zhao Qian obviously preferred Gu Lan's performance. He bypassed He Cuihua and took Gu Lan to Gu's house, leaving He Cuihua aside.
He Cuihua was furious. Gu Lan seemed to have improved after not seeing her for a while, but now she actually framed her like this.
No, she has to find an opportunity to reveal Gu Lan's true face.
"Sister Lan, why do you keep someone like Cuihua around? Fortunately, Mr. Zhao didn't believe her just now, otherwise you would have been badly harmed by her." Fan said angrily.
She deliberately pulled Gu Lan aside because she didn't want He Cuihua to hear their conversation.
Gu Lan laughed instead, and Fan thought Gu Lan must be crazy.
Unexpectedly, Gu Lan said, "Mother, you don't understand. Without comparison, how can the young master know that I am the best?
I tell you, people like Cuihua can't hide their feelings and say whatever they want to say. She actually dared to steal my man. She is simply overestimating herself.
I let her stay by my side, and the more you dislike her, the more you will like me."
Fan looked at Gu Lan in surprise. She didn't expect that Gu Lan would become so scheming after becoming successful.
But she was still a little worried. After all, He Cuihua was not an easy person to get along with. She had a tough and weird life.
If she were to try to harm others using unconventional methods like her brother did, that would be disastrous.
"You'd better be more careful." Fan said.
"I will."
Gu Lan doesn't trust anyone now, she only trusts herself.
***
Gu Huai followed Ye Baien all the way, getting farther and farther away from home.
He was a little uncomfortable at first, but gradually he got used to it.
Today was his first time killing someone. He had hunted many animals, even big beasts, but this was his first time killing a person.
As the enemy's blood gushed out from his neck, his hands couldn't help but tremble.
Ye Baien was standing next to him, not seeming very satisfied.
If Ye Baien hadn't called him, he would have been stabbed by the enemy with his body stiff.
"Gu Huai, do you know what you were doing just now?" Ye Baien looked at Gu Huai unhappily.
They had just escaped a chase, and with Gu Huai by his side, this kind of thing would only happen more often.
If Gu Huai continues like this, he might be killed by the enemy one day.
If that was the case, he should just send Gu Huai back and pretend that he had never looked for him.
Otherwise he would regret it and Xie Yunjiao would hate him.
"Uncle Ye, I'm sorry, it's my first time..." Gu Huai's voice was shaking when he spoke.
"Don't say sorry to me. You should be the one saying sorry. If you continue like this, it won't be your enemies who die at your hands, but you who will die at the hands of your enemies.
You can kill animals with ease, but why can't you kill people, especially when they are the ones who want to kill you?"
"But that was a human life." Gu Huai said.
"You are still too soft-hearted. You will never achieve anything great. You don't have any of your father's demeanor." Ye Baien said.
"You always mention my father in front of me, but you are unwilling to tell me who he is and what he does. I also want to be like my father, but I know nothing about him."
"Your father is a fearless, heroic, and rock-hard man. He licks blood on the tip of his sword, and countless enemies fall at his feet. He..."
Ye Baien frowned, thinking of something.
Although Gu Huai is not as brave as him, he has his kind heart.
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