Chapter 462 Muddy Waters
Although Su Nanzhi talked to Gu Xizhou about her past life last night, she was more like a bystander and naturally did not say that compared with Qin Lie, Qin Xiaofeng was the knot in her heart that she could not untie.
At this moment, Gu Xizhou seemed to know the worries in her heart.
"Besides, my Gu Xizhou's children are born good children, and they won't become bad children even if they are spoiled."
Gu Xizhou's last somewhat arrogant words made Grandpa Xu and Grandma Xu laugh instantly.
"Xiao Gu, you really are... I think when the child is born, you will be the one who is spoiled the most."
"Gu kid, your mouth is so good that even Wang Po can't compare to you."
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The teasing of the old couple from the Xu family made the tips of Gu Xizhou's ears turn red, but he still maintained a calm expression.
"Anyway, I, Gu Xizhou's offspring, can't be that bad!"
Su Nanzhi was amused by his rare "arrogance" and felt less worried.
She's worrying so much even before the baby is born. It's a bit of an unnecessary worry.
Because of Gu Xizhou's interruption, the atmosphere in the main room instantly became much more lively.
"I'm going to try out Gu's cooking skills today."
As Mr. Xu said this, lunch officially began.
Although the Xu family did not have a rule of not talking while eating or sleeping, the Xu family members did not speak during the meal. The main reason was that Gu Xizhou's cooking skills were so good.
There was still rice on the corner of Xu Jianian's mouth, and he was shaking his head while eating.
"Uncle Gu's cooking is so delicious. I wish I could eat it every day in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Xu scolded him harshly: "Xu Jianian, you have no manners."
Because Su Nanzhi and Gu Xizhou were there, Xu Jianian was not so afraid of his usually serious grandfather. He just stuck out his tongue, lowered his head and continued eating.
The dishes made by Gu Xizhou were very large in portion, and it took the group more than an hour to finish them.
After Xu Jianian finished eating, he quickly started playing in the yard.
Old Master Xu took a sip of tea and looked at Su Nanzhi.
"Tell me, what brings you to my house today?"
"Besides talking about the recipe, you and Xiao Gu came to my house for something else, right?"
Su Nanzhi didn't say anything, but Gu Xizhou spoke first.
"I want to ask you for a favor."
A gleam of light flashed in Mr. Xu's eyes.
"How can a stinky street sweeper like me help?"
Gu Xizhou stood up and poured him a glass of water with a look of respect.
"Don't be so modest, old man."
Mr. Xu raised his eyebrows but said nothing.
Only then did Gu Xizhou tell them the other purpose of their coming here.
Before they left Taipei, Xia Baichuan approached him, hoping that he could act as a contact person so that Mr. Xu could go to Taipei to see Grandma Xia.
"Is it convenient for you?"
Gu Xizhou explained the purpose of his visit, with a hint of nervousness in his eyes.
This matter is simple to say, but it also has risks.
If Mr. Xu's identity wasn't sensitive, we could just find an excuse to visit his relatives.
However, Mr. Xu’s identity is sensitive, and it also involves traditional Chinese medicine.
If he were caught by the Xia family's political enemies, Mr. Xu would naturally not end up well.
When Gu Xizhou asked this request, he was actually prepared for the possibility that Mr. Xu would refuse.
But the next second, he heard Mr. Xu's low voice.
"Please arrange the time."
Because Mr. Xu was too decisive, Gu Xizhou was still a little slow to react.
"You agree?"
A flash of disdain crossed Mr. Xu's face. "If it weren't for Miss Su, I wouldn't have gotten involved in this mess."
Su Nanzhi was a little surprised to hear what Mr. Xu said, but she didn't take it for granted.
"Grandpa Xu, if you don't want to agree, don't worry about me. After all, this matter is indeed a bit dangerous..."
She was interrupted by Grandma Xu beside her when she was halfway through her words.
"Nanzhi, if Grandpa Xu says you should go, then go."
Grandma Xu had a faint smile on her face, "We in the Xu family believe in you."
The words that were on the tip of Su Nanzhi's tongue could not be uttered for a moment.
She felt that no matter how much she said, it would all seem pale in the face of the Xu family's complete trust.
"Su girl, are you touched?" Old Master Xu seemed to see that Su Nanzhi was moved, and his face wrinkled.
“I’m doing this to make money.”
It seemed like an explanation, but it was more to relieve Su Nanzhi's psychological pressure.
"Gu kid, I'm not helping you for free. You have to reimburse my travel expenses. If I cure this disease for you, will you also give me a big red envelope?"
Gu Xizhou naturally nodded and said, "I'll cover the travel expenses. Even if you can't cure the disease, I'll give you a big red envelope."
As he said this, he looked at Mr. Xu with a very serious expression.
"And don't worry, we will definitely protect your safety. You will come back the same way you went to Taipei."
Mr. Xu nodded somewhat arrogantly, "Of course it is."
He then waved his hand, looking calm. "I've lived half my life and have seen all sorts of storms. I don't know how many times I went to Taipei when I was young. What's there to be afraid of?"
Gu Xizhou also quietly held Su Nanzhi's hand.
"The Xia family will arrange someone to pick you up, don't worry."
Thinking of the Xia family's status, Su Nanzhi suppressed the worries in her heart a little.
After finishing their business, Su Nanzhi and Gu Xizhou stayed at Xu's house for a while before getting up and leaving.
The two left the Xu family and did not return to the army directly.
Instead, he turned and went to a village near the county town.
Su Nanzhi had been to this village before and thought of Zhaojia Village where she had followed Zhao Xue before.
Su Nanzhi frowned with some disgust.
Seeing this, Gu Xizhou, who was standing by, thought she was feeling unwell.
"Nanzhi, are you tired? Why don't you sit by the roadside and rest while I wait for you? I'll go to Zhaojia Village by myself."
Su Nanzhi glanced at Zhaojia Village, which was so close, and shook her head.
"I'm not tired, I'm just afraid of meeting Zhao Xue."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw a familiar figure walking towards her from a distance.
After seeing Su Nanzhi and the other person, the figure immediately quickened his pace, and finally even ran in front of them.
Gu Xizhou immediately stood in front of Su Nanzhi and looked at Zhao Xue vigilantly.
In just one night, Zhao Xue's face looked much uglier than yesterday.
When they got closer, Su Nanzhi and Gu Xizhou discovered that Zhao Xue was carrying a child on her back.
The child was casually tied to Zhao Xue's body with a hemp rope. The child lowered his head and his appearance could not be seen clearly, but the exposed skin showed that the child was not living well.
It is already autumn, but the child is still wearing thin clothes.
Even though Zhao Xue ran so vigorously just now, the child didn't make any sound, which made people worry that the child had fainted.
"Xizhou, let's go."
Su Nanzhi looked at Zhao Xue with some disgust, and wanted to leave by pulling Gu Xizhou.
Although Zhao Xue and the child behind her looked pitiful, Su Nanzhi was never a saint.
If she sympathizes with her enemies and their children, she will be doing an injustice to herself for the suffering she had in her previous life.
Zhao Xue was not angry, and even had a strange smile on her face.
However, the child behind her seemed to be woken up and moved.
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