Gu Liyan smiled slightly upon seeing Qingqing's gaze:
"Don't worry, I'll surprise you all tomorrow!"
After saying that, he turned and left.
Qingqing watched Gu Liyan's retreating figure, her fists clenching unconsciously—
Thinking of how Gu Liyan had helped her yesterday, and how she had just said such harsh words, she knew she would surely disappoint him.
But it's all for the best. Her stepping forward helped him in a way, repaying both debts. This way, they have no further obligation to each other, and she won't drag him down in the future. As for the word "friend," well, let's just forget about it.
"This Gu Liyan, how come..." Huang Xi wanted to say something, but saw Hong Ling glare at her, so she quickly shut her mouth.
Hongling looked at Qingqing and said, "Qingqing, I understand what you just said. You want to repay a favor, right?"
Qingqing nodded: I don't want to owe him anything.
Hongling breathed a sigh of relief. "Don't worry, even if they kick him out, they won't kick you out."
Qingqing glanced at Hongling but said nothing. She simply bowed respectfully and turned to leave.
Seeing that Qingqing had made a decision, Huang Xi finally couldn't help but speak up, "Qingqing is just like Lan Ying, how can we give that scoundrel this opportunity! It's simply aiding and abetting evil!"
Hongling frowned and said, "Alright! Qingqing is loyal and righteous, so don't blame her. Tomorrow, the young prince will definitely come for me. When he sees that it's not me who's showing up, he'll be furious. Listen to Master Weng go drink with Prince Duan, I'll go directly to the Prince's mansion to invite Master Weng back!"
"But elder sister, can you enter the Prince's mansion? What if something happens?" Chengxi looked at Hongling with concern.
"We can't worry about that now. Only Master Weng can drive him away!" Hong Ling said with a sharp look and a furrowed brow.
...
The next day, Gu Liyan was pulled into the room by Qingqing early in the morning.
Gu Liyan looked at Qingqing with curiosity. "We haven't seen each other for only one night, and you found me and brought me to your room so early in the morning—did you miss me?"
"I'll teach you a dance; that way you can get away with it tonight," Qingqing said coldly to Gu Liyan, her expression serious.
Gu Liyan smiled and asked, "Are you helping me, or are you helping yourself?"
Qingqing angrily said, "Gu Liyan, what good will it do you if I leave Fengchen Restaurant? And aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"
"Yes, I almost forgot. But you said you would only kill me if I were an ordinary person! I am naturally beautiful, how could I be an ordinary person?" Gu Liyan teased with a smile.
"You..." Qingqing was so angry she couldn't speak. She glared at Gu Liyan and said, "Gu Liyan, I'm warning you, if you want to die, don't drag me down with you!"
"Damage? How can you say it's a burden?" Gu Liyan moved closer to Qingqing, stroking her face with a look of heartache, and said, "Although I don't know what your life was like before, I can see that you don't belong in this world!"
Qingqing stared blankly at Gu Liyan, her face flushing red with embarrassment, unsure of how to react.
"Qingqing, I swear, I will protect you from now on, and I will get you anything you want!"
Qingqing stared at Gu Liyan in astonishment, her heart pounding. She hurriedly pushed him away and stammered, "What, what are you saying? I, I don't need you..."
Gu Liyan smiled slightly, "I know you have a knot in your heart and can't accept me yet, but don't worry, I will always be by your side. Whether you need me or not, I will protect you."
"You, you should think of a way to deal with tonight's hosting duties!" Qingqing said anxiously.
"I know you're worried about me, but don't worry, I, Gu Liyan, am no ordinary person, and I will definitely not let you down!" Gu Liyan said earnestly.
Qingqing wanted to say something, but seeing Gu Liyan's confident expression, she found it difficult to speak.
Gu Liyan smiled slightly, "Don't worry, leave everything to me!"
After saying that, Gu Liyan turned and left Qingqing's room. After Gu Liyan left, Qingqing gently touched her face, but for some reason, the temperature on her face was so cold.
"If you knew my past, would you still dare to stand behind me?" Qingqing sighed helplessly.
—Night
Gu Liyan put on his mask, flipped his hand and held out the jade flute Chang Shang, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Tonight, the Wind and Dust Inn will be graced with heavenly music!"
That night, the stars and the Big Dipper shone brightly, the universe seemed to turn, everything was peaceful, yet everything was also nothingness.
Today, the Fengchen Restaurant is bustling with activity, as most of the customers have come for one person—Hongling, the most beautiful woman in the Fengchen Restaurant!
"I really don't know if Miss Hongling will be doing a sword dance or a water sleeve dance today."
"I love the Red Maiden's Water Sleeve Dance, it's so beautiful!"
"I really enjoyed the sword dance of the girl in red silk! It was truly stunning!"
"However, I'd like to see Miss Hongling perform the legendary striptease!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the people sitting in the front row burst into laughter.
"You lot had better show some respect! Hong'er is not someone you lowly creatures can insult!" At this moment, a man in the front row spoke coldly. The dashing man frowned and looked at the group of people with displeasure.
As soon as he finished speaking, his entourage became restless, seemingly wanting to make a move. Upon seeing this, they hurriedly scurried away.
Duan Tianqi snorted coldly and said, "Uncle Feng, if we encounter such despicable people again, we shouldn't let them into the city!"
"Yes, yes, Your Highness, rest assured, we will definitely put them on the blacklist." The steward, Feng Sheng, nodded hurriedly.
"By the way, I heard someone say yesterday that the Fengchen Restaurant has hired a seventh dancer in order to replace my Hong'er. Is that true?" Duan Tianqi asked coldly.
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