"Hey, isn't this Qingze? Have you booked a room for him?"
Chu Lingxiao said sarcastically.
?
As soon as Gu Qingze entered the room, he heard his words and looked at him in confusion.
Hadn't he explained everything clearly before he left, and hadn't Ling Xiao's anger almost subsided?
How come Ling Xiao became angry again in less than five minutes?
And wasn't it Ling Xiao who took the initiative to remind him to open a new room for Ye Li, and then he went there?
"I've checked in a room and given the card to Ye Li. It's next to Brother Jinnian."
"Ye Li's mental state is not right. Just in case, I asked Brother Jinnian for help. Brother Jinnian said he likes Sister Ye Li very much and will pay attention to taking care of her."
"That way, if Ye Li experiences any stress reactions or other problems, Brother Jinnian should be able to hear and notice them in time."
Although Gu Qingze didn't understand the reason for his emotional change, since Ling Xiao asked him, he would answer him seriously.
"Oh, that's quite thoughtful."
After hearing what he said, Chu Lingxiao's tone became even worse.
"It's just basic compassion and responsibility for a life. After all, I bought her at the auction."
Gu Qingze said helplessly, he seemed to understand why Ling Xiao was angry.
"Is Ling Xiao jealous? I remember someone just said they were the most generous."
Then, his tone turned teasing.
"That's not why I'm here."
Chu Lingxiao shook his head slightly seriously and said seriously.
"I thought, given Qingze's personality, if we bid for her, we will definitely be responsible for her. If she recovers, that's fine, but what if she doesn't? Are we going to let her follow us forever?"
"...No, after we find the 'Three Lives Flower' and leave the demon world, if she still can't recover, I will send her to the Gu family."
"Anyway, the Gu family has adopted many homeless orphans, so they probably won't reject her."
"After she recovers a little, have the Gu family's housekeeper find her a sinecure so she can earn money to support herself with her own hands. That way, even if she can't recover her memory, it won't be a problem."
Gu Qingze was silent for a moment, raised his head, and told his plan, which was obviously a result of serious consideration.
When Chu Lingxiao heard this, he didn't look very happy. He just sighed and said.
"...I hope so."
After Gu Qingze noticed his abnormal mood, he asked cautiously.
"Does Ling Xiao still have any concerns?"
Chu Lingxiao hesitated to speak, and after a moment's silence, he slowly spoke.
"Qingze, have you ever heard of slaves?"
"Do you mean...human slaves?"
Gu Qingze understood the words literally.
"Not really, but not much better either. To be more precise, it's a toy that satisfies your desires and obeys you in every way. Well... I guess that's about right."
As he spoke, Chu Lingxiao seemed to be trapped in some very bad memories.
"...My father once bought one out of boredom. I don't know how he bought it, but he must have been brainwashed like Ye Li. He only has eyes for the buyer, the owner."
"Who wouldn't like someone who only has eyes for you and will satisfy all your unreasonable requests? Even my father's lovers and concubines didn't approach him with such innocent intentions. At this time, someone who can only rely on you is very novel to my father."
"So, during that time, he even ignored other women and only doted on her. But people get tired of playing one day, especially someone like my father. He stopped looking for her after that. Although he didn't abandon her or just get rid of her, he never treated her the same way as before."
"Then, that woman committed suicide less than two months later... It's funny to say, I only discovered her body when I was a kid exploring her house. I accidentally walked in and found it. By then, the body was in a terrible state, having been eaten by rats, stray dogs and cats..."
Chu Lingxiao stopped talking, but Gu Qingze could imagine how strong an impact this scene had on the young Lingxiao at that time.
"So, even though you only explained a few words about Ye Li, I understood. But understanding is one thing, but I don't want her to interfere with our normal life... Do you think I'm... a little selfish when I say this?"
Chu Lingxiao raised his head and asked cautiously, the uneasiness in his eyes seemed to be overflowing, as if he was afraid of seeing Qingze's disgusted eyes.
Seeing him like this, Gu Qingze felt a little distressed. He walked up to him, hugged him, and patted his back gently to comfort him.
"How could that be? Ling Xiao has done very well... So, is Ling Xiao afraid that Ye Li will commit suicide like that woman after leaving me?"
"Isn't it? Slaves are very dependent on their masters. It's okay to leave for a short period of time, such as sleeping alone together like now, but if it's a long time..."
"Don't worry, it won't happen. Their situations are different."
"Also, you know what I discovered when I went to Song Jinnian's room just now? The two of them were already chatting, and it seemed like they were having a good time. I think she relies more on her brother Jinnian than on me, her nominal 'master', so there's no problem."
Chu Lingxiao was obviously very happy when he heard the news, but he still pretended to be dissatisfied.
"Why? Do you wish she would rely on you more?"
"Of course not. Why are you wrongly accusing me again, Lord Chu? My heart is very small and can only accommodate you."
Gu Qingze knew that his mood had calmed down, so he started joking to adjust the atmosphere and brought out the cheesy love words he had kept in the bottom of his box.
"Slippery tongue." Chu Lingxiao said with a smile, "But you're right, I guess I'm just worrying too much."
Gu Qingze smiled and hugged Chu Lingxiao tightly, whispering in his ear: "Don't think too much, everything will turn out in a good direction."
Chu Lingxiao nodded and responded to Gu Qingze's hug.
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