Chapter 059 The Fifty-Ninth Melon
"Mr. Wan, drink a glass of water and calm down."
Zhao Fang and Zhao Yongchao left dejectedly, while Wan Lingfeng was completely stunned. He sat in the chair without saying a word for a long time.
Gu Xicao gestured to Wang Laoshi to pour him a glass of water.
Wan Lingfeng took the cup of water politely and said thank you.
"You're welcome," Gu Xicao looked at Lin Jianyi winking at her, and said considerately, "Please be more open-minded. It's better to find out now than later."
Wan Lingfeng took a sip of water and smiled bitterly, "I know. I'm not stupid. The couple pretended to be siblings to deceive me. If they really got married, it would be a big deal. I've been a policeman for so many years and have seen everything. It's common for couples to kill each other for money. I have to thank Xiaolin and Master Gu this time, otherwise I would have become a fool."
"I hope you can be more open-minded."
Gu Xicao breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Jianyi also leaned on the table, looked at Wan Lingfeng, and consoled him: "Brother Wan, it's just finding a wife, what's so difficult about that? You are such a nice person, and you have a good job, it's easy for you to find a wife. There are so many people in Hong Kong, is it possible that you can't find a wife?"
"Don't comfort me. I know what's going on. How can a woman like a man like me who is dull and can't talk?" Wan Lingfeng sighed and put down the water cup. "I've let it go. I'll let fate take its course."
"Mr. Wan, there's no need to be so depressed."
Gu Xicao smiled and said, "You only stare at strangers all day long, but you don't know that your soulmate is actually right beside you."
"Around me?" Wan Lingfeng didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Don't be ridiculous. Who is around me? All the people of my age in the police station are married. People younger than me won't like me. I'm embarrassed to be an old cow eating young grass."
"Anyway, I won't be wrong. Just pay attention to the people around you."
Gu Xicao said in a resounding voice.
After hearing what she said, Wan Lingfeng felt a glimmer of hope in his heart, but it was only a glimmer. Today's blow was really big for him.
Wan Lingfeng couldn't tell others about his frustration and inferiority, especially to a little girl like Gu Xicao.
He stood up and was about to say goodbye, Lin Jianyi and Gu Xicao waved goodbye and followed him away.
Today is a holiday. Lin Jianyi looked at Wan Lingfeng who looked confused and asked, "Wan Ge, where are you going now?"
"Where else can I go? I can only go home." Wan Lingfeng put his hands behind his back and patted Lin Jianyi's shoulder. "Thank you for what you did today. You don't have to send me off. I can go back by myself."
"Brother Wan, you're too polite. I'm fine, so why don't I go back with you?" Lin Jianyi's eyes were filled with worry. It was difficult for ordinary people to accept such a big blow, not to mention that Brother Wan was always kind and sincere to others.
They were almost getting married this time, but they found out that the woman and her so-called brother were liars. It's understandable that they would be upset.
"No, no, I just want to be alone. Don't worry, I've been through a lot and I won't commit suicide." Wan Lingfeng said calmly.
Seeing that he didn't look too depressed, Lin Jianyi agreed hesitantly. He watched Wan Lingfeng go back in the car, thinking about calling him later to check on him.
Wan Lingfeng has a small house. It’s not very big, but for Hong Kong, living in a place of 500 to 600 square feet by one person is considered luxurious.
Ever since his master left, the house has become much quieter. Wan Lingfeng took out the key and opened the door, then he heard the sound of a door opening next door.
"Wansheng, don't you have to go to work today?" asked Mrs. Zhou from next door.
Wan Lingfeng was a little surprised: "Yes, yes, Auntie Zhou, don't you have to go to school today?"
Mrs. Zhou was his next-door neighbor. Her husband had died a long time ago and she was a widow with a daughter. She had a serious and gentle personality. She was probably afraid of gossip behind her back, so she seldom interacted with Wan Lingfeng.
"I felt a little unwell today, so I asked for leave and came back," Mrs. Zhou said here, coughing against her lips.
Wan Lingfeng was kindhearted, so he said, "If you're not feeling well, just lie down. Why are you still out here blowing in the wind?"
"I'm much better now. But you, why do you look so bad? Are you feeling unwell?"
Mrs. Zhou stared at Wan Lingfeng for a moment, then lowered her eyes and coughed.
Wan Lingfeng touched his face and said hesitantly, "Is there? I didn't feel anything myself. It's okay, I'll go in."
"Yeah." Mrs. Zhou nodded, glanced at Wan Lingfeng, and closed the door.
Wan Lingfeng took off his shoes at the door, sat on the sofa, and looked at the turned-off TV. It seemed as if all the strength in his body had been drained away.
No matter how open-minded you appear in front of others, in the end, it's not that easy to let go of such things.
He has been single for forty years. He didn't get married before because he had to take care of his master and was afraid of being a burden to the woman. But when his master was around, at least there was someone in the family to talk to him.
Ever since his master passed away, every day when Wan Lingfeng came home from get off work and sat in this room, he felt that the whole world was so quiet, so quiet that it made him want to go crazy.
“Knock knock knock—”
Just when Wan Lingfeng was immersed in loneliness and solitude, there was a knock on the door.
He bounced up from the couch like a sardine and asked, "Who is it?"
"I, Wansheng." The voice of Mrs. Zhou came.
Wan Lingfeng was totally confused. It was strange. He didn't talk much with Mrs. Zhou usually. However, Mrs. Zhou's daughter was closer to him. The little girl was very polite and would say hello to him every time she saw him.
With doubt in his heart, Wan Lingfeng went over and opened the door. As soon as the door opened, he saw Mrs. Zhou holding a medicine box in her hand.
"Auntie Zhou, what are you going to do with this?" Wan Lingfeng asked puzzledly.
Mrs. Zhou handed the medicine box to Wan Lingfeng and said, "No, nothing. I saw that you didn't seem to be feeling well. This medicine box has all kinds of medicine. I'll lend it to you first. Return it to me after you use it."
"I……"
Wan Lingfeng wanted to refuse at first, after all, he was not sick.
But when he saw Mrs. Zhou's fingers tightly grasping the corner of her clothes, Wan Lingfeng seemed to understand something in an instant. He was silent for a moment, and suddenly smiled and said, "Thank you so much, you are so thoughtful."
"Nothing, I'll go back then." Mrs. Zhou waved her hand and said.
Wan Lingfeng nodded and watched her go back.
He carried the medicine box home and opened it on the coffee table in the living room. There was really everything in the box, including fever medicine, cold medicine, Band-Aids, and even plum candies for children.
"Sister, you are like a fairy!"
This time, Gu Xicao was still wearing the dress that Secretary Lin had given her last time, and her hair was simply styled. But just this alone was enough to astonish Lin Yuan to the point of being at a loss as to what to do.
Lin Yuan held Gu Xicao's hand and said, "Sister, you must come to our parents' meeting. I want everyone in the class to know that my sister is the most beautiful sister in the world."
"That depends on how many points you get in the exam."
Gu Xicao nodded Lin Yuan's head and said, "As long as Ke Ke passes, I'll go."
Although she required Lin Yuan to study hard, she did not set too high expectations for his grades. As long as he was willing to study, that was enough.
"That's not difficult." Lin Yuan snorted, "I can do it easily."
"Don't brag." Gu Xicao flicked his head and Uncle He came over and said, "Xiao Gu, it's almost time to go."
"Okay, I'll be there right away." This time, Gu Xicao asked Uncle He to take her to the top of Taiping Mountain.
The birthday party of the eldest son of the Lin family has become a hot topic among the wealthy families in Hong Kong recently.
As soon as he got off the car, Gu Xicao saw that the road outside was almost full of various luxury cars, including Maserati and Ferrari.
Uncle He's taxi was particularly conspicuous here.
Many people looked over here, but Gu Xicao acted as if nothing had happened and even looked back.
"Shirley, do you know who I saw coming too?"
The Wang family and the Lin family are old friends. Wang Xueli arrived at the Lin family's place early, saying that she was there to help. But in fact, Zhao Ruyu didn't dare to disturb the young lady, so he ordered someone to take her to the pavilion in the garden to sit and rest.
She was drinking coffee and eating snacks when Li Yali came over angrily.
Wang Shirley wiped the corner of her lower lip with a handkerchief. She was wearing a Dior little black dress and a sun hat with gauze hanging on her head. Her flaming red lips made her look like a blooming rose in the garden.
"Who? Your sister?"
When Li Yali's sister was mentioned, an embarrassed look flashed across her face. Last time, her cheating boyfriend was exposed and knew her itinerary with the help of her sister. Li Yali was very angry after returning home, but although Li's father scolded her sister a few words, he did not kick her out.
Li Yali became a joke in the circle.
If it wasn't for Young Master Lin's birthday party today, she really had to come. Li Yali didn't want to go out and see anyone. She sat down next to Wang Xueli angrily and said through gritted teeth, "It's that fortune-teller from before! I didn't expect her to be here too. It's really strange. Who is she to be here?"
"The one with the surname Gu?"
Wang Xueli's face was slightly cold, and she put down the coffee cup in her hand, "How could she come here?"
"How should I know? I'm wondering too." Li Yali's eyes turned and she saw the disgust on Wang Xueli's face. She was moved and said, "Xueli, didn't we see her last time and she seemed to know Mr. Lin? Could it be that she was invited by Mr. Lin?"
"Impossible!" Wang Xueli retorted excitedly.
Li Yali was startled and leaned back on the rattan chair. "Shirley, you scared me to death. I just said that. How can we know if it is possible or not? However, Young Master Lin is rarely special to women. Last time he actually helped that charlatan. To be honest, I am a little jealous."
When she saw Wang Xueli's smile completely disappear, a hint of pride flashed in her eyes, and she continued, "It's a pity that it's not at my house today. If it was at my house, I would have someone chase her away. Is an occasion like today a place where a mainland girl like her, a charlatan, can come?"
"you're right."
Wang Xueli was moved. "This kind of person really shouldn't appear at Brother Qianshi's party. He shouldn't lower our standards."
She waved to a waiter and whispered something in his ear.
The waiters all knew that Wang Xueli was the only granddaughter of the Wang family's generation and had an extraordinary status. Even Young Master Lin had to give her some face, so they nodded and left without thinking too much.
Li Yali was immediately happy, "Shirley, you are really capable. That charlatan should not have let her in."
Wang Xueli glanced at her and said, "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. This time, I just wanted to do it myself. Put away those little tricks of yours. You can still deal with your sisters in your Li family."
The smile on Li Yali's face froze. Looking at Wang Xueli's arrogant look, she rolled her eyes in her heart.
Wang Shirley can be said to be the most beautiful, rich and white lady among the younger generation in Hong Kong.
She had only been sitting here for a while when the guests who arrived came over to greet her. Soon, there was no room for anyone to sit in the garden.
After Zhao Ruyu found out, she came over to greet them personally, "Hey, why are you girls hiding here? Go walk over to the grassy area. Qianshi and the others are here."
"Aunt, I heard that the second young master is back today?" Li Yali spoke first, her tone particularly cordial.
Zhao Ruyu felt a little disdainful when she saw that it was Li Yali who asked the question, but she smiled and said, "Hexu has a good relationship with his brother. He heard that his brother was having a birthday party today, so he insisted on coming back."
"The Second Young Master and the First Young Master have a deep brotherly love, which is really enviable."
Others showed their support out of respect.
Wang Xueli and others moved to the grassy area, where there were many dining tables and drink tables, and a band was playing music.
Wang Xueli looked around, trying to see where Lin Qianshi was, but the first person she saw was Gu Xicao, who shouldn't have been here.
Li Yali obviously saw it too, her eyes widened, she pointed at Gu Xicao and asked, "Why is that charlatan here?!"
Zhao Ruyu followed their line of sight and asked in surprise, "What's wrong? That young lady came in with Yue'e. I don't even know which family she is from. It seems like you know her?"
It was Gu Yue'e? !
Wang Xueli's fingers turned white from holding the banquet bag with such force that she felt angry.
Needless to say, it must be that the doorman saw Gu Yue'e and Gu Xicao coming in and did not dare to offend the Gu family.
"I know her. She's not a lady at all. She's just a charlatan."
Li Yali curled her lips, her face full of disgust: "That person is full of nonsense, you have to be careful of her."
Li Yali was a spoiled and arrogant person, so she was not very popular. At least at this moment, someone made fun of her and said, "Yali, I remember now. I heard that it was a fortune teller who figured out that your boyfriend was a liar. Could it be her?"
Li Yali's face almost turned black, and she looked at the person who spoke with gritted teeth: "Zhang Pingfeng, what does it have to do with you? You are so talkative."
"Oh, why are you angry? It seems like it was really her. Shouldn't you be grateful to her?"
Zhang Pingfeng pretended to be ignorant even though she knew the truth, and pouted her lips to act innocent.
Li Yali wanted to reach out and grab Zhang Pingfeng's face.
Zhao Ruyu knew that these rich and beautiful girls would inevitably quarrel when they got together. After all, no one would spoil anyone else, so she found an excuse and left in a hurry.
"You guys—" Wang Xueli looked at Zhang Pingfeng and the others, her eyes cold and warning: "If anyone dares to bother with that charlatan, stay away from me."
"If I say one more word to someone of that level, I'm afraid it will spoil the atmosphere."
"That's right, Zhang Pingfeng, you protect her so much, why don't you go." Li Yali looked at Zhang Pingfeng proudly.
Zhang Pingfeng looked embarrassed and said quickly, "I was just joking. How could I deal with someone like that?"
"Us too, us too." The others echoed.
Li Yali came close to Wang Xueli and said, "Xueli, you are smart. Even if this charlatan sneaks in, let's ignore her and let her be embarrassed to death!"
Wang Xueli curled her lips, "Even if Gu Yue'e is kind, it's not good to accompany her all the time. Let's just wait and see."
The other rich and beautiful ladies looked at each other. Although they didn't know how Gu Xicao had offended Wang Xueli, their family businesses were all closely related to the Wang family. When an unknown fortune teller was put together with Wang Xueli, it was obvious who to choose.
Seeing an acquaintance, Gu Yue'e said to Gu Xicao, "Miss Gu, I have to go say hello. Is everything okay on your end?"
"No problem. I'm not a three-year-old child. How can I get lost? Go ahead."
Gu Xicao waved her hands, without a trace of embarrassment on her face.
After Gu Yue'e left, Gu Xicao wanted to get a glass of champagne, so she walked over. The women over there dodged her like they were locusts, with a look of disdain on their faces.
She didn't care and took a glass of champagne. A lady walking by accidentally dropped her lipstick, and Gu Xicao kindly said, "Yours..."
The lady took a step back as if she had seen a ghost, and said with disdain: "Don't try to chat with me, I won't talk to you..."
She stepped on the lipstick, and the sound of it clicking was particularly loud.
The lady's neck was stiff, and she turned her head to look at the ground. "My lipstick!"
"Hey, you asked for it." Gu Xicao shrugged. "I just wanted to remind you with good intentions, but you didn't appreciate it!"
"You!" The young lady now realized why Wang Xueli and others hated this man so much.
Normally, women without money would feel awe and envy when seeing these rich and beautiful ladies, but Gu Xicao was clearly a fortune teller, and when she saw them, she didn't even show any emotion at all.
Not even polite to them!
The people on Li Yali's side gestured to her, signaling her not to waste time talking to Gu Xicao. The lady looked at Gu Xicao who was alone and snorted, "It's just a lipstick, I can throw it away for fun, I don't want to talk to someone like you."
After saying this, she walked towards Wang Xueli and the others in her high heels.
Wang Xueli glanced at her and said, "Why are you wasting your time talking to her? What is our status? What is her status?"
"I know. It's all her fault for trying to chat me up." The lady answered timidly.
"They are trying to isolate you and embarrass you."
The gossip system kindly reminded.
Gu Xicao shook her wine glass and replied silently, "There's no need to talk about this kind of thing that everyone can see. I don't mind. We're not children. We have to hold hands when going to the toilet. There are so many delicious foods and drinks today. It would be nice to have a quiet buffet."
"Master Gu?!"
Gu Xicao had just finished talking to the system when she heard someone calling her. She turned around and saw who else could it be but Secretary Lin?
While she was stunned, Secretary Lin and her husband had already walked over. "It's really you. We thought we had the wrong person. Why are you here today?"
"Hey, isn't that Uncle Cai's son and daughter-in-law?" Zhang Pingfeng was surprised and whispered, "Why are they so intimate with that charlatan?"
"You don't know yet, but I heard that it was this charlatan who helped Uncle Cai find his son." An informed person nearby introduced.
"It just so happens that Master Lin's uncle has something to ask of him, so I came over and had a meal with him."
Gu Xicao smiled and said, "The salmon here is really fresh."
Secretary Lin smiled and said, "Oh, if I had known you were coming, I would have sent you a dress. You've worn this dress once, and if you wear it a second time, I'm afraid some nosy people will laugh at you."
Gu Xicao knew that Secretary Lin meant well: "Let those people laugh if they want, but now they are not laughing at me, they want to isolate me and make me feel boring."
Secretary Lin had a puzzled look on his face, but when he followed the direction of Gu Xicao's gaze and saw Wang Xueli and the others, he understood, "That's what I thought. They are like this when they get together, especially Miss Wang. She is really self-righteous. But don't worry, not many people fall for their tricks, at least not us. If you're looking for someone to talk to, I can introduce you to some friends."
"No need, I..." Gu Xicao was just about to say that she was fine staying here when she heard someone calling her again. She looked up and saw that this time it was Wang Rongyan, Ma Qi and others.
Wang Rongyan and her son came with Ma Qi and her daughter.
"This is Master Gu, he is indeed young and promising!" Ma Chunya shook hands with Gu Xicao enthusiastically, "He is much more capable than my poor girl."
Ma Qi pursed his lips in anger.
Gu Xicao smiled and said, "You can't say that. Miss Ma is also a very capable person."
"It would be great if she was really capable, then I wouldn't have to worry about it."
Ma Chunya sighed.
Wang Rongyan smiled and interrupted, "Chun Ya, don't be ungrateful. What's wrong with Aqi? In my opinion, she is much more considerate than my little brat. I envy you so much for having such a precious daughter."
Not far away, Wang Xueli and others were stunned again.
Zhang Pingfeng opened her mouth wide: "How come she knows Wang Rongyan, Ma Chunya and the others?"
"I heard that Wang Rongyan recognized her son again because of her fortune-telling."
The rich and beautiful lady who knew the inside story said again.
As soon as Bai Fumei finished speaking, everyone saw popular actress Zhou Minwen, entrepreneur Xu Shaowen, senior inspector Liu Inspector and others coming over to greet Gu Xicao one after another.
In a short while, Gu Xicao was surrounded by people.
She is more popular than these white, rich and beautiful girls.
"It seems that the woman surnamed Gu should be quite capable. In fact, I want to go find her to do some calculations."
I don't know who couldn't help but speak out his true feelings.
Wang Xueli's face turned completely black. She turned her head and glared at the person who spoke. "It's just a blind cat catching a dead mouse. Do you have any brains if you believe this?"
No one dared to refute, and they murmured in their hearts, it would be okay for a blind cat to catch a dead mouse once, but why did it happen so many times in a row?
If it is really a coincidence, it would be even more amazing!
Many people secretly calculated in their hearts and went back to secretly ask Gu Xicao for fortune-telling!
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