Qiu Dafu never dreamed that one day he would be dining at the same table as Tang Yi.
The two were separated only by Zheng Hong.
Zheng Hong was caught in the middle, looking left and right, unable to strike up a conversation with anyone.
During lunch, it's customary to drink alcohol to liven things up.
Prefect Xu was enjoying himself and toasted everyone.
He also introduced Qiu Dafu and Tang Yi in an inappropriate way.
"Tang Yi, this is Qiu Dafu, the man I told you about, your savior."
He was so engrossed in the joy of Huaiyuan's escape from trouble that he failed to notice the conflict at the banquet.
Tang Yi stood up, faced Qiu Dafu, and reluctantly raised his glass to toast him.
Qiu Dafu stood up immediately afterward, and the two clinked glasses, their attitudes neither warm nor cold.
This scene left the prefect somewhat bewildered.
However, they did not inquire about it.
After the meal, they all went their separate ways.
Qiu Yan and Gu Qian also prepared to rest for a while before heading home.
Before leaving, it's time to say goodbye.
Qiu Dafu and Jiang Liu stood facing each other at the gate of the Jiang residence. Their relationship had just begun to progress, and neither wanted to part.
"Dafu, you are injured. You must take good care of yourself when you get home."
Last night, Qiu Dafu's wound reopened due to his bravery in fighting the enemy, causing Jiang Liu a lot of worry.
"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious. But you, it's cold, and you're dressed too lightly."
As Qiu Dafu spoke, he tightened Jiang Liu's collar.
...Qiu Yan and Gu Qian had also come to say goodbye to Jiang Liu, but seeing that their second uncle and Jiang Liu were talking, they waited where they were and did not go up to disturb them.
Gu Qian had some doubts, so he asked, "Yan Yan, is what your second uncle is doing inappropriate?"
No wonder Tang Yi hated his second uncle so much; it turns out that's the reason.
This... even a man wouldn't be able to accept it.
Qiu Yan explained, "Sister Jiang has already divorced and is now single again."
"Divorced? Single?" Gu Qian had no interest in Tang Yi's private affairs, but was somewhat surprised.
Thinking of how Tang Yi was always accompanied by his favored concubine Hu Ying whenever he entered the Tang residence, Gu Qian pondered to himself and murmured aloud,
"A man's true nature, that's probably why Tang Yi was disliked."
Qiu Yan turned around, a smirk playing on her lips, "A man's true nature, what about you?"
Qiu Yan smiled, but Gu Qian still sensed a sense of crisis.
He patted his chest and assured her, "In my life, Gu Qian only loves Yan Yan."
"You're so cheeky." Qiu Yan's smile deepened when she heard Li Xiang's reply.
"Liu'er!" At the courtyard gate, Jiang's father appeared in front of Jiang Liu and Qiu Dafu at an inopportune moment.
Jiang Liu felt a sudden surge of nervousness, "Father..."
Father Jiang: "Liu'er, sigh, what can I say about you?"
Qiu Yan's smile froze when Jiang's father sighed.
Why is Mr. Jiang so worried all of a sudden? Is it because of Jiang Liu's divorce, or something else?
He doesn't like his second uncle?
Qiu Yan thought about it truthfully, and her heart tightened.
Gu Qian also turned his head and stared at the three people in the distance.
Qiu Dafu moved away from Jiang Liu and stood not far away.
Jiang Liu opened her mouth, but the words she wanted to say got stuck in her throat.
Compared to before, Jiang's father's attitude became kinder.
"Qiu Dafu, thank you for saving the Jiang family from danger that day. We will remember this kindness."
Qiu Dafu replied, "Uncle Jiang, it was nothing, no need to thank me."
"Such kindness cannot be described as a mere favor." Father Jiang shook his head and then took out two hundred-yuan silver notes from his pocket.
"This is just a small token of my appreciation; please accept it with a smile."
Qiu Dafu waved his hand and declined, "Uncle Jiang, my help to the Jiang family is entirely voluntary, and I do not intend to ask for money."
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