Chapter 59
Xiaomin's expression was mysterious, as if she were sharing a little secret with Xu Gui.
As it turned out, what she shared with Xu Gui was indeed a secret, and the sheer amount of information contained in that secret caused an uproar among everyone in Xu Gui's live stream, with the screen instantly filled with question marks.
[Wait, did I hear that right? This child is talking about the uncle of the dance teacher, not the teacher?]
"The uncle kept touching her"—what unfamiliar words! Qiaoqiao should be about the same age as this child, around six or seven years old, right? If this is true, wouldn't this child have encountered a pedophile?
If this child isn't exaggerating, then Qiaoqiao has encountered a pedophile!! This child is still saying it's a secret; this kind of thing should be told to an adult directly!!
[Parents with young children should be terrified to hear this, which is why I always teach my child that no one, not even a teacher, should touch her body without permission. If she ever experiences something like this, she shouldn't be afraid, but must tell us! Parents really need to repeatedly tell their children this!]
[Everyone, calm down. Let Xu Gui ask around again. Maybe there's some misunderstanding? Perhaps the teacher just accidentally touched a child's body while instructing them on dance?]
Xu Guiye did ask again: "You mean, the uncle from Teacher Baba's dance family has been touching Qiaoqiao's body?"
"Did Qiaoqiao tell you which parts of her body this uncle touched? Did he only touch her hands and waist, or did he touch other parts of her body?"
“Qiaoqiao told me that the uncle touched her here, and here…” Xiaomin pointed to her chest and the area near her thighs, which were extremely private places. “He also used his stubble to kiss Qiaoqiao. Qiaoqiao was always in pain from the kisses, but he wouldn’t let her scream, saying that if she screamed, no one would like her!”
Xiaomin pouted, thinking that this uncle was really bad.
Upon hearing this, Xu Gui and everyone in the live stream felt a chill in their hearts, as if their bad premonition had been confirmed at that moment.
Xiaomin continued, "Every time Qiaoqiao finished her dance practice and was about to go home, that uncle would hug her tightly, so tightly that Qiaoqiao couldn't breathe. He would also breathe heavily in Qiaoqiao's ear... Qiaoqiao said that his breathing sounded just like their dog's breathing after running."
Xu Gui's eyelids twitched upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but ask, "Where are Qiao Qiao's parents? Did Qiao Qiao not tell her parents about this, but only you?"
“Well, Qiaoqiao only told me…” Xiaomin said softly, “Because that uncle told Qiaoqiao not to tell anyone else about this, it’s a secret between him and Qiaoqiao. But I’m not just anyone, I’m Qiaoqiao’s best friend, Qiaoqiao’s secret is my secret, she tells me everything.”
When she said this, Xiaomin looked very proud, clearly proud of her good relationship with Qiaoqiao.
Xu Gui had many questions in his mind at this moment.
"Do you know who that uncle is to Qiaoqiao's dance teacher? Is he her husband or her father?"
“It’s my husband!” Xiaomin replied.
Xu Gui stared at Xiao Min and asked one last question: "Since this is a secret between you and Qiao Qiao, and neither of you told it, why did you tell me?"
They had only known each other for two days, and the total time they had known each other was less than a few hours.
Upon hearing this, Xiaomin showed a conflicted expression. She quickly glanced at Xu Gui and whispered, "I just feel that this is not a good thing. I should tell an adult. My mother told me that if anyone touches my body, I must tell her."
"But this is a secret between Qiaoqiao and me, and we can't tell the adults..."
Xiaomin's expression was somewhat conflicted.
On the one hand, the education she received from her mother made her feel that something was wrong and that she should tell her elders; but on the other hand, this was a secret that Qiaoqiao had told herself, and a secret is something that cannot be told to others, something she could not reveal.
These two conflicting thoughts filled her mind, leaving her unsure of what to do.
Xiaomin glanced at Xu Gui and whispered, "But I haven't told the adults yet, I've only told my sister. Sister, you're not an elder or an adult, so it should be fine!"
Xu Gui's heavy heart softened upon hearing her words—so this girl was getting stuck on a bug with him?
Why am I not an elder, not an adult? She's older than any living human being.
Xu Gui composed herself and squatted down next to Xiao Min.
"Xiaomin, I can tell you, if that dance teacher's uncle really keeps touching your friend Qiaoqiao's body, then it is indeed a very, very bad thing!" Xu Gui said "very" twice, emphasizing each word, just to let Xiaomin know the seriousness of the matter.
"No matter what that uncle says, you and Qiaoqiao should tell your elders immediately, because that uncle is bullying Qiaoqiao and he is doing something extremely bad!"
Do you understand?
Xu Gui stared at Xiao Min.
Although Xiaomin is very clever, she is still just a child and cannot understand the seriousness of the matter. She just vaguely feels that this matter is bad, which is why she told Xu Gui about it.
Influenced by Xu Gui's serious attitude, she nodded involuntarily, even though she might not actually understand.
Seeing this, Xu Gui let out a soft breath and smiled. She reached out and patted Xiao Min's head, praising her, "Very good, it seems Xiao Min is really a good child."
Upon hearing this, Xiaomin immediately smiled—no child dislikes being praised.
Xu Gui looked at her and suddenly asked, "Why don't you go visit Qiao Qiao now and let her see the little fish you bought for her?"
"Now?" Xiaomin asked in surprise, "But Qiaoqiao is in class right now!"
“It’s alright,” Xu Gui said. “I happen to have some free time right now, so I can take you there… By the way, I also want to see your good friend Qiaoqiao. She’s your friend, so she must be a very cute child.”
"Yes, Qiaoqiao is super nice. She always saves me any snacks she has!"
"Qiaoqiao can also draw and dance. She's incredibly talented. My mom says she's the kind of child everyone admires!"
"Qiaoqiao is very cute, with big eyes and rosy cheeks. I want to marry Qiaoqiao when I grow up!"
The three children chattered excitedly, each telling Xu Gui about Qiao Qiao's good points, afraid that Xu Gui would have a bad impression of his good friend.
It seems that a child's "secret desire to get married" is mixed in here.
Xu Gui listened, unable to suppress a smile.
*
Just like yesterday, the production crew's assistant was left behind to watch the aquarium and fish, while Xu Gui and the cameraman took the three children to find their good friend Qiao Qiao.
Xiaomin truly lived up to her reputation as the eldest sister among the three. While the other two boys knew nothing about Qiaoqiao's dance practice location, she knew it perfectly well.
"Because my mom originally wanted to send me!" Xiaomin said quickly, "but I really don't like dancing, so I didn't go." For this, she almost got a beating from her mom.
She said, "My mom said that Barba dance teacher is amazing, she's a champion of some kind of competition..."
However, for a child, the allure of a championship is nothing compared to the allure of a lollipop. In the end, Xiaomin didn't go, and the matter was dropped.
With the address, things will be much easier.
According to Xiaomin, Qiaoqiao's dance practice place is not far from here, but it takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
There were five of them in total, so Xu Gui called two taxis. She and the photographer each got into one taxi so they could take care of the children separately.
As the leader of the trio, he hugged Xu Gui and firmly expressed his determination to ride in the same car as Xu Gui.
As for the two little boys, they both wanted to follow Xu Gui and Xiao Min, but one of them would always have to stay behind. To be fair, Xu Gui simply let them both ride in the same car while they were filming.
Two little boys: "..."
After getting on the bus, Xiaomin went over to Xu Gui to look at the goldfish in the fish tank—Xu Gui was holding the fish tank, and to prevent the water from splashing out, he had covered it with a piece of cardboard. At that moment, the goldfish were swimming comfortably in the fish tank.
Ordinary goldfish might be stressed and develop problems if shaken like that, but as a black tortoise, Xu Gui's presence makes aquatic creatures feel very safe.
So even after moving to a new "home," the little goldfish didn't seem to be affected much; it remained lively and full of vitality.
Xiaomin looked at the goldfish and felt very happy. She said, "Qiaoqiao will be very happy to see the goldfish!"
Xu Gui smiled and patted her head.
Twenty minutes later, their car stopped in front of an office building. Xu Gui and the others got out of the car and saw the sign for "Spring Dance Class" downstairs.
They followed the signs to the third floor. After exiting the elevator, they looked up and saw a sign that read "Spring Dance Studio" right in front of the elevator. There was also an arrow pointing to the left on the sign, so to get to the dance studio, you had to go to the left.
Take two steps to the left and you'll see an automatic sensor glass door. Xu Gui walks in, and accompanied by an electronic "Welcome" voice, they see a clean and tidy reception room.
The staff inside came out immediately upon hearing the "Welcome" greeting, and rushed over to greet Xu Gui and his group.
He was a middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance, but his clothes were neat and tidy, at least clean, and he looked presentable, giving a good first impression.
"Hello, hello!" The other person greeted Xu Gui as soon as he came over. He originally wanted to shake hands with Xu Gui, but Xu Gui was holding a fish tank and couldn't free his hands, so he could only silently withdraw his outstretched hand.
The camera crew couldn't catch up. He was carrying a camera, which was too conspicuous. They couldn't just leave the camera lying around; it was worth millions of dollars. So he had to stay downstairs and wait. Only Xu Gui came up with the three children.
Perhaps because Xu Gui had three children with her, the middle-aged man seemed to mistake her for a parent who was bringing her children to dance class, and asked, "Are you bringing your children to dance class?"
Xu Gui was looking around at the environment when he heard this, so he simply went along with it and said, "I'm just taking a look first, I'm not sure if I want it or not... How are your conditions? How many teachers do you have?"
The man led Xu Gui and the others to sit down and poured them water—he also didn't forget about Xiao Min and the other two children.
Xiaomin and her two friends were very polite children. When the other person poured them water, they quickly and politely thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Uncle."
After Xiaomin finished speaking, she gave the other person a bright smile without any defenses. The man's eyes fell on her childlike face, and his pupils seemed to shrink, like a wild beast.
"It's okay..." he said with a smile, reaching out to Xiaomin as if to pat her head, "Good girl..."
Suddenly, with the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground, the man clutched his leg and cried out in pain, unable to utter the word "child" from his mouth.
It turned out to be a lucky charm that had been placed on the table, but somehow it rolled off the table and landed directly on the man's leg.
This lucky charm may look small, but it's actually solid and has a lot of weight to it. Imagine dropping it from this spot on a table... well, I feel sorry for the man.
Well, I hope he's alright.
However, the man was definitely in trouble, and in a very bad way. He was clutching his foot, crouching on the ground in pain, his whole body curled up like a boiled shrimp, his face contorted with pain.
Xiaomin and the other two were terrified, staring at him blankly and fearfully.
Just then, a concerned voice rang in the man's ear.
"Oh dear, sir, are you alright? You're sweating profusely and in pain. Did you break your toe? Should I call 120 for you?"
"No, no need." The man said with a forced voice. He looked up, his head covered in cold sweat, and saw Xu Gui's concerned expression, but his face was extremely indifferent.
He paused, a subtle, strange feeling flashing through his mind—why did he feel that this guest didn't seem to like him? But wasn't this their first meeting?
The man said, "I'm fine. It just hurt a lot when it hit me, but I've recovered now and I'm alright."
As he spoke, to show that he was alright, he stood up and stomped his foot.
Upon seeing this, a hint of regret seemed to flash in Xu Gui's eyes. The man accidentally saw it and thought he had misread it. When he looked again, he saw that Xu Gui's expression was still so indifferent, as if the hint of regret he had just seen was just an illusion.
“Boss, your lucky cat looks really dangerous,” Xu Gui said. “It’s a good thing it hit you. If it had hit me or my three kids, how would you explain that to us?”
"How could I dare entrust my child to your dance class in this condition?"
The man chuckled awkwardly and explained, "Madam, please don't worry, this was truly an accident. I don't know how the ornament suddenly fell down..."
He assured you, "Don't worry, I can guarantee that our dance class takes the children's safety very seriously. If you entrust your child to us, we will give them 100% attention!"
After the man finished speaking, he bent down and picked up the ornament that had fallen to the ground. Fortunately, although the ornament was solid, it was not very big, otherwise his toes might have really been broken. But how did this thing roll off the table?
The man's suspicious gaze fell on Xu Gui. Xu Gui calmly took a sip of tea, then looked at him again, asking in a still calm tone, "You haven't introduced your dance class to me yet."
The man snapped out of his daze, casually put the ornament back on the table, and sat down. However, when he sat down, he aggravated the injury on his leg, and he grimaced again.
Xu Gui watched coldly.
After the man calmed his pain, he began to introduce himself: "Our dance studio has been open for seven or eight years. We have taught many students and have a good reputation in this area. Many parents feel at ease entrusting their children to us."
"We have four teachers and three assistants here. The teachers are three female teachers and one male teacher... Most of the students who come to learn ballet are girls, there are few boys, so there is only one male teacher."
Xu Gui looked at him and asked, "And you? Aren't you a teacher here?"
The man chuckled and said, "Looking like this, I don't look like someone who studies dance at all. I mainly work as a waiter, but my wife is a teacher here."
Xu Gui: "Oh? Your wife?"
The man said proudly, "This dance class was founded by my wife and me. My wife is also the best dance teacher here. Look, all the certificates and trophies she has won in the display window are displayed here. Especially this trophy, it's the second prize she won when she participated in the Taoli Cup ballet competition. She almost made it into the national team back then."
Xu Gui got up. She had placed the fish tank on the table earlier, and the three children were standing guard next to it without moving. She then walked to the shop window the man had mentioned.
The shop window was filled with trophies, certificates, and medals, making it look like the whole window was full. On the wall in the upper left corner of the shop window, there was a photo of a woman with no makeup, her hair pulled back and styled into a bun.
She has fair skin and a delicate appearance, though not particularly outstanding. However, she has a long neck and a good temperament; even in photos, one can sense her aloof and elegant demeanor.
Xu Gui looked at the name under the photo, which read: Li Ya.
Li is a very rare surname.
"Since your wife is so talented, why didn't she make it into the national team?" Xu Gui asked casually.
Upon hearing this, the man's face showed a hint of regret. He said with a regretful tone, "That's how it should have been, but she had an accident and injured her leg. Her leg could no longer bear the pressure of dancing, so she had to come back. If the accident hadn't happened, she would definitely have joined the National Ballet of China by now!"
From the moment he mentioned his wife until now, his tone has been intimate and proud, clearly indicating a very good relationship with her, but...
Xu Gui couldn't help but glance at him, her eyes holding a rather strange and subtle look.
The man felt that Xu Gui's gaze was a bit strange, so he couldn't help but look down at himself and ask, "Is there something wrong with me? Why are you looking at me like that?"
"It's nothing..." Xu Gui smiled, then said meaningfully, "I just feel that you and Miss Li seem to have a very good relationship. So, were you in a free-love relationship back then?"
The man chuckled dryly, but said, "We met through a blind date."
Xu Gui twitched her lips, revealing a half-smile. Amid the man's awkward and stiff expression, she suddenly changed the subject and asked, "By the way, I haven't asked you your name yet."
The man exhaled, feeling less embarrassed, and said, "Oh, my surname is Kang, and my name is Kang He."
Xu Gui: "Oh, it's Mr. Kang... Mr. Kang, could you please show us around your dance studio? I'd like to see what the basic facilities are like."
Kang He nodded naturally: "Okay!"
Xu Gui got up and, with Xiao Min and the other two, followed Kang He around the dance class.
Outside the dance class is a reception room. Further inside are three dance studios. The studios are quite large, with a glass wall on the side facing the aisle, so parents can see their children learning from the outside.
When Xu Gui and his group entered, they saw that the lights were on in both dance studios. The children in one of the studios were obviously older, probably in the middle class; while in the other studio, most of the children were short and stocky, looking like little babies, clearly children's students.
All the students were dressed in dance practice clothes, and they looked quite professional. Even the children in the children's class were moving with real skill.
Just then, Xiaomin and the others seemed to spot someone. The three of them pressed their faces against the glass window and shouted into the children's classroom, "Qiaoqiao! It's Qiaoqiao!"
Unfortunately, the dance studio was very soundproof. They shouted for a long time, but their voices didn't reach inside, and the children inside were completely unaffected.
Xu Gui's gaze swept around the dance studio, and what came into view were little kids dressed in dance clothes. Since she had never seen "Qiao Qiao" before, she had a hard time distinguishing which child was the Qiao Qiao that Xiao Min and the others were talking about.
"Qiao Qiao?" Kang He, who was standing to the side, suddenly repeated the name after hearing Xiao Min and the others call out. In that instant, the expression on his face became strange, and his eyes seemed to hold a strange wariness as he looked at Xu Gui.
"Miss Xu, do you know Qiao Qiao?" he asked casually.
Xu Gui said with a normal expression, "Yes, we know each other. We live in the same neighborhood. I found out about your dance class from Qiao Qiao's mom. She said that Teacher Li, who teaches Qiao Qiao, is very good. Otherwise, why would I have come here?"
At this point, she glanced at Kang He casually and said, "Mr. Kang, do you also know Qiao Qiao?"
Kang He said, “Qiaoqiao is a student in our dance class, of course I know her, and she is also a very cute little girl with great talent in ballet. My wife values her highly and has been helping her build a foundation. She even said that if she can continue dancing, she might achieve great things when she grows up.”
Xu Gui remained silent. She stood outside the dance studio with her arms crossed, while Xiao Min and the other two stood beside her, their hands pressed against the glass wall, their bodies almost touching it.
Seeing this, Kang He also fell silent.
A few minutes later, in the dance studio, among the children following the teacher's movements, a pretty girl turned around and suddenly saw Xiaomin and her two companions standing outside. Her eyes widened immediately.
"Qiaoqiao! Qiaoqiao!"
When they saw that Qiaoqiao had noticed them, Xiaomin and the other two were very excited and raised their hands to wave vigorously at Qiaoqiao.
Qiaoqiao finally spotted her friends, and her eyes sparkled as she looked at Xiaomin and the others, almost forgetting what she was doing. She was clearly very excited.
Fortunately, she quickly realized what was happening, secretly glanced at the teacher above, and seeing that the teacher wasn't paying attention to her, she excitedly waved to Xiaomin and the others.
However, the teacher, standing above, was perfectly aware of the shady dealings below. She merely glanced at the people outside but didn't say anything immediately.
Xu Gui noticed that Qiao Qiao's teacher was the woman named "Li Ya" on the wall of honor, which meant that she was Kang He's wife.
Li Ya looks even better in real life than in photos. Her temperament is a huge plus. Beauty is a combination of looks and temperament. If either one is excellent, one can be called a beauty, and Li Ya is the latter.
She not only has a good temperament, but also a good figure, with good proportions and long, graceful limbs, making her extremely pleasing to the eye.
She is like a bright pearl, like a beautiful jade, and even more like a graceful and elegant flower unfolding its beauty.
Such a person deserves to stand on the stage, admired by thousands, and have a bright and promising future.
Now, the pearl can only be placed in this small dance class, confined to these three dance studios, gathering dust and gloom. The beautiful flower can only die quietly in this place, rotting away from its roots.
Xu Gui suddenly felt a little regretful.
*
Finally, the dance studio lessons came to a temporary end.
After finally waiting for the class to end, Qiaoqiao couldn't hold back any longer and ran to Xiaomin and the others.
Although there was a glass wall separating them, it didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the four friends at all. Each of them had their paws on the glass wall, and their mouths were moving, though it was unclear what they were saying.
"Qiao Qiao," Li Ya called out to Qiao Qiao.
Qiaoqiao turned around, ran to Li Ya, and looked up at her obediently: "Teacher Li, what's wrong?"
Li Ya looked at her and said, "Come out with me."
She let the other children practice first, and asked her assistant to help watch over them before taking Qiaoqiao out of the dance studio.
Now, without the glass wall obstructing their view, the teachers and students met face-to-face with Xu Gui and his group.
"Qiaoqiao!"
"Xiaomin! Xiaotian! Xiaoshitou! What brings you here?"
Xiaomin and her three friends were finally reunited. They excitedly huddled together – even though they had just played together the night before, seeing each other again at the dance class felt like such an exciting occasion, creating a warm atmosphere of a long-awaited reunion.
The children were happy, and the adults were talking.
"Hello, Teacher Li." Xu Gui greeted Li Ya, extended his hand to shake hers, and said with a smile, "I'm Xiao Min's aunt. I brought her here today to see the environment of your dance class."
Li Ya gently shook hands with Xu Gui. She had a very quiet and aloof temperament, as if she exuded a cool aura.
She looks very thin, but if you look closely, you'll see that although she's thin, her arms and legs are definitely muscular, making her look very strong.
"Didn't Xiaomin's mother come to visit before?" Li Ya clearly remembered Xiaomin. "In the end, she said that Xiaomin didn't like ballet, so she didn't want to learn it anymore?"
Hearing this, Xu Gui's expression remained unchanged, and he calmly said, "We discussed it and finally decided that we should let Xiaomin come and learn. Even if she doesn't learn anything, it would be good to cultivate her temperament and posture, so that she won't be running around outside like a little wild child all day during the summer vacation."
"Achoo!" Xiao Min, who was holding hands with her best friend and spinning around without hearing Xu Gui's "blackening", suddenly sneezed: Ugh, I don't know why, but my nose suddenly feels so itchy.
Li Ya nodded slightly, then said in realization, "I see."
"By the way, Xiaomin and the others brought a fish over and really want Qiaoqiao to see it. Can I take her out for a bit?" Xu Gui asked politely.
Li Ya pursed her lips and nodded: "Okay."
Xu Gui smiled again and said, "Of course, I would also like to chat with you, Miss Li. I always feel that we are very destined to be together."
Li Ya looked at her with confusion and bewilderment, but Xu Gui said very seriously, "Really, we two are really destined to meet. Think about it, the world is so big, City A is so big, and yet we two unrelated people suddenly met. Don't you think that's fate?"
Xu Gui was telling the truth. After all, based on their normal life trajectories, the probability of them meeting was so low that it was practically nonexistent. If they hadn't taken this trip, they might never have met or had any interaction in their lives, except perhaps later.
But now, because of a few children, they just happened to meet. Isn't that fate?
However, Li Ya interpreted her words differently.
Li Ya felt that Xu Gui was a bit strange. He was strange, and the things he said were strange. So she didn't respond to Xu Gui's words. She just smiled faintly.
Xu Gui didn't mind her cold attitude. She invited Li Ya, saying, "Xiao Min and the others brought a very beautiful little goldfish. Teacher Li, why don't you come and take a look? It's a new breed that has been researched. Its color is like a rich sunset."
Since Xu Gui was a guest, Li Ya couldn't refuse him, so when Xu Gui and the others went out, she quietly followed them to the reception room outside.
"Qiaoqiao, look! These are the little goldfish we bought for you!"
Before they even arrived, Xiaomin had already pulled Qiaoqiao along and rushed to the fish tank. Then, she proudly said to her friend, "Look, isn't it beautiful?"
Qiaoqiao looked at the goldfish and exclaimed in amazement, "Wow! This fish is so beautiful!"
Xiaomin said, "You don't know, when we saw this really beautiful fish, we realized you hadn't seen it yet, so we specially bought one with my sister, just so you could see it!"
"Xiaomin, you're all so kind to me, thank you." Qiaoqiao was very touched.
The two little girls huddled together whispering, while the two boys stood together, smiling and watching them; the four of them were all getting along well.
Li Ya glanced at it and had to admit that the fish was indeed very beautiful, with a unique color.
Xu Gui then walked to a small booth on the sofa and sat down. He pointed to the seat opposite him and greeted Li Ya with a smile, "Teacher Li, please sit here. Don't be shy."
Li Ya: ?
If she remembered correctly, she should be the one in charge here, right? But now, why does this person in front of her seem more like the owner of their dance class than she is?
Li Ya sat down with a suspicious and strange feeling, and then her feeling became even more bizarre, because after she sat down, she saw Xu Gui calling out to her husband.
“Mr. Kang, Ms. Li came out to chat with me. The children in the dance studio are unsupervised and might cause trouble. Could you please go to the dance studio and take a look?” Xu Gui said matter-of-factly.
Kang He:? ?
He glanced at Li Ya, but Li Ya lowered her eyes and didn't look at him. He could only see a somewhat indifferent expression under her thin skin.
Kang He said, "There are assistants watching over the dance studio."
Xu Gui looked at him and sighed, "Mr. Kang, I used to think you were a very outstanding person, but now I find that you seem to have no sense of propriety. I was obviously trying to get rid of you so I could talk to Teacher Li about some girly topics. Why couldn't you understand?"
Kang He: "..."
What could he do?
"Xiaoya, then I'll trouble you to entertain Miss Xu." He said somewhat reluctantly.
Kang He left, and after he left, Xu Gui noticed that Li Ya's tense body suddenly relaxed.
Xu Gui smiled and said, "Teacher Li looks very nervous."
Li Ya looked up at her and denied it, saying, "No."
Xu Gui said slowly and deliberately, "Have I not introduced myself to Teacher Li yet? My surname is Xu, and my name is Xu Gui, the 'Gui' in 'returning home'. My profession is fortune telling, which means telling people's fortunes."
Hearing this, Li Ya finally looked at Xu Gui properly, "A fortune teller?"
Xu Gui nodded: "That's right, it's fortune telling, predicting the past and the future... Miss Li, would you like to try it? It only costs five hundred yuan for one reading."
Upon hearing the price, Li Ya said, "...No need."
“However, Miss Li and I are destined to meet, so I’ll give Miss Li a free reading.” Xu Gui quickly changed his mind.
Li Ya's lips twitched slightly: Is your fortune telling really legitimate?
Xu Gui suddenly leaned closer to her, rested her chin on her hands, and looked at Li Ya with a smile, saying, "For example, I figured out that you, Teacher Li, didn't really want to marry Kang He back then, and I also figured out what you want to do most now, Teacher Li."
"You want to divorce Kanghe, you want to leave City A, you want to go somewhere your parents can't see or control, somewhere where you can feel free, right?"
Li Ya's pupils contracted.
"Who exactly are you?" she couldn't help but ask.
Xu Gui laughed and said, "I told you, I am a fortune teller, specializing in telling people's fortunes."
Li Ya pursed her lips. Even after hearing what Xu Gui had just said, her eyes were still full of suspicion as she looked at him. Xu Gui could understand. Nowadays, people are all receiving scientific education. Well, even she herself believed in science. So, it was perfectly normal not to believe in fortune telling.
but……
"I'm really not a liar!"
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