"It's okay, I have time, I can take you home."
"Really, it's not necessary."
Seeing that Chen Feier refused decisively, Tu Wanhu stopped pressing the matter and nodded, saying, "Then farewell."
Chen Feier bowed to Tu Wanhu and quickly left.
Watching Chen Feier's retreating figure, Tu Wanhu's smile grew even wider. After leading her away, he followed her.
The location of the bookstore was carefully chosen. It appeared to be in the central part of the south of the city, but the actual location was in a grove of trees.
There are residential areas and markets outside the woods, but only a few scattered households inside.
Zhao Cheng initially chose it because it offered a peaceful retreat amidst the hustle and bustle.
After parting ways with Tu Wanhu, Chen Feier pondered his words, feeling that something was amiss. Moreover, the feeling Tu Wanhu gave her today was different from the previous two days.
Today, Master Tu pays special attention to herself rather than her paintings.
And he seemed...very anxious.
Chen Feier shook her head vigorously, trying to shake off these distracting thoughts, and walked quickly toward the bookstore.
The bookstore was already in sight. As Chen Feier walked towards the gate, a voice came from the woods beside her.
"Someone is following you."
Chen Feier suddenly stopped in her tracks. There were always soldiers from the government stationed around the bookstore, arranged by Zhao Cheng, who hid in the shadows to protect the bookstore's safety.
Yang Cai'e had told Chen Feier this when she moved into the study, but Chen Feier had never noticed it before. This was the first time she had heard a soldier speak to her.
She slowly turned around and saw Tu Wanhu walking quickly towards her.
"Miss Fei'er, there's something I forgot to tell you!"
Tu Wanhu stopped in front of Chen Feier, panting, and rested his hands on his knees.
Chen Feier asked suspiciously, "What is it?"
"Oh dear, chasing after you has exhausted me!" Tu Wanhu looked up at the study and said, "Can I go in and have a drink of water first?"
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