◇ 【058】 A sudden confession
Ancient warrior!
Gu Juan finally understood the energy within Luo Qingyou and Xia Zhili. It was the "internal force" often mentioned in Chinese martial arts novels. He should have realized this earlier. Cultivators existed, and so might masters of internal energy also exist. His expression was grave. He had to get Xi Lang to cultivate as soon as possible.
Xi Zhuo, Zhang Muheng, Han Lin and Li Ruicheng all showed surprise on their faces.
Xi Lang had already witnessed Gu Juan's abilities, so hearing about the existence of ancient warriors wasn't particularly surprising. However, he was certain that Gu Juan's abilities didn't come from internal energy, but rather something more miraculous than that. This made him both proud and concerned.
Gu Juan continued, "I heard that the people with Xia Zhili were all in the army. Does the Xia family have any special relationship with the military?"
"This is the second question, right?" Ling Yihan asked instead of answering.
Gu Juan, who hadn't held out much hope to begin with, nodded in understanding, lowered his eyes, and pondered. Xi Lang was only waiting for him to finish the pills, and then there was Luo Qingyou's problem, which couldn't be delayed any longer.
Ling Yihan suddenly smiled, and glanced at Gu Juan with a pair of phoenix eyes, charming and attractive. "But, handsome boy, you are very pleasing to my eyes, so I will give you an answer."
Xi Lang held Gu Juan's hand and looked at her warningly.
Ling Yihan ignored him and continued to speak to Gu Juan, "Three years ago, Xia Zhili was accepted as a disciple by an elder from an ancient martial arts family. He was their only disciple. Not only that, this elder also... gave a martial arts manual to the top brass of the military."
Though only a few words, they cut to the chase, resolving Gu Juan's doubts. The mysterious family behind Xia Zhili was clearly this ancient martial arts family. While the ** nation's military was undeniably formidable, if its soldiers could master the finest martial arts manuals, their physical fitness would be even greater. If this ability were extended to the entire army, its overall strength would be greatly enhanced. Could the Xia family's reluctance to give up Xia Zhili be a way to leverage on the ancient martial arts family's influence? Or perhaps, perhaps, to leverage on the military's influence?
Ling Yihan didn't want to say anything more. Gu Juan thanked him, and the group left the club. They didn't go home immediately, but went to a nearby tea restaurant and booked a private room.
"I don't understand." Li Ruicheng couldn't wait to ask his question as soon as he sat down. "Could it be that the Xia family has set their sights on this ancient martial arts family? But even if the Xia family obtained the martial arts secrets from this elder, what would that do? This world isn't a martial arts world, nor is it a world where people can freely fight and kill and claim supremacy. Can learning such advanced martial arts really make a living?"
"Perhaps the Xia family's ultimate goal is to get involved with the military. Xia Zhili is just a stepping stone for them." Xi Zhuo's opinion is similar to Gu Juan's.
"Don't martial arts novels say that people who practice martial arts can stay young forever? Maybe the old man of the Xia family hasn't seen through the world yet." Han Lin spoke nonsense.
Xi Lang said, "Anyway, we finally have some useful information. Mu Heng, see if you can find a breakthrough from this point and completely resolve your troubles."
Zhang Muheng nodded, "I already know what's going on."
Xi Lang didn't ask further questions; Zhang Muheng would ask for help whenever he needed it. Another reason he didn't ask was that he hoped Zhang Muheng could seize this opportunity to gain a certain say in the Zhang family. That way, at least Zhang Muheng could make his own decisions about his future marriage. He still cared about this brother.
After sitting for a while, they went home.
Xi Zhuo took a ride back with Xi Lang. With him around, Gu Juan and Xi Lang didn't talk about any sensitive topics, just chatting about trivial matters.
When I got home, it was almost dark.
Xi Zhuo drove Xi Lang's car back and would ask the driver to bring the car over later.
Gu Juan and Xi Lang walked in and saw Xi Yongming playing with toys with Duoduo and Doudou.
"dad."
"uncle."
"You're back."
"Well, where are Mom, my eldest brother, and his wife?" Xi Lang asked.
Xi Yongming picked up the ball and placed it in front of Duoduo. "Your mother is making dinner. Your eldest brother and his wife said they were going to meet a friend."
Lin Ronghua heard the noise and came out of the kitchen with wet hands. He was a little surprised to see Gu Juan and Xi Lang. "Why are you back so early? I thought you would play until after dinner."
Xi Lang said, "We all came back after the event was over."
Lin Ronghua said: "Go take a shower first and change into comfortable clothes."
After taking a shower, Gu Juan came downstairs and offered to help Lin Ronghua cook. Lin Ronghua drove him out and told him to watch TV in the living room for a while and dinner would be ready soon.
Gu Juan had no choice but to sit down in the living room.
Duoduo took an apple from the fruit basket and ran towards him, handing the apple to him, "Brother, help me peel the apple."
"Call him uncle." Xi Lang came over, sat down next to Gu Juan, and corrected him.
Gu Juan picked up Duoduo and placed her beside him, laughing and joking, "What's wrong with her calling me brother? You're a generation older than me, so just be happy."
Xi Lang's mouth twitched, and he was about to speak when Gu Juan said to Duoduo, "Come, uncle will help you peel the apple."
Xi Lang smiled softly. He was a duplicitous fellow.
The doting and indulgence in his eyes made Gu Juan feel a little hot. She deliberately ignored him and concentrated on peeling the apple.
Doudou walked slowly towards Xi Lang in his walker, stretched out his little arms, and called out in a baby voice, "Uncle..."
Xi Lang picked him up and placed him on his knees.
Doudou didn't feel bored just sitting there, and watched Gu Juan peel the apple with curiosity.
Xi Yongming looked at the four people over there and felt that he was a bit redundant. He patted his waist and walked towards the kitchen. "Alang, Xiao Gu, you two take care of the two children. I can take a break."
Gu Juan hurriedly said, "Okay, uncle."
Xi Lang leaned back on the sofa, gazing at his profile. From his quiet eyelashes to his dark eyes, his tall nose, and his pink lips, everything about him was pleasing to the eye.
Gu Juan raised the corner of his mouth, cut the apple into small pieces and put them in the fruit plate, then directly used a fruit knife and fork to put a piece into his mouth with a teasing look in his eyes.
Xi Lang bit the fruit without changing his expression.
Doudou reached for the fruit plate on the coffee table and said, "Eat..."
"Little greedy cat." Xi Lang put Doudou on Gu Juan's legs and used a small spoon to scrape apple puree to feed him.
Gu Juan was afraid that he might hurt Doudou if he used too much force, so his posture was a little stiff. "Old man, no, I've never held such a small child. It's too small and too soft."
Xi Lang found it funny and moved Doudou closer to his arms, "Let him lean against you and hug him with your arms." After that, he ignored Gu Juan and continued to shave the fruit puree.
Gu Juan had no choice but to fend for himself. He adjusted his sitting position on the sofa and carefully moved Doudou so that his back was against his. Doudou didn't react at all, staring intently at Xi Lang's movements. He probably had no objection, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Xi Lang's eyes were filled with laughter as he jokingly said, "I thought you were fearless."
"I'm not scared." Gu Juan said stubbornly, "Feed me your apple."
Xi Lang laughed again, picked up a piece of apple and brought it to his mouth, "This is a reward for you."
A figure flashed past the kitchen door.
Gu Juan glanced over subconsciously but saw nothing. He felt a little uncomfortable, but he opened his mouth without hesitation and ate the apple in one bite.
His chin accidentally bumped into Doudou's head. Doudou thought he was playing with him, so he turned his head and giggled at him, revealing six little teeth as big as rice grains, which was very cute.
Gu Juan couldn't help but put her face against his, it felt soft.
Duoduo seemed a little jealous when she saw that both uncles were focusing their attention on her younger brother. She squeezed in front of Xi Lang, lay on his knees, looked up at him, blinked her eyes like black grapes, and called out suggestively, "Uncle!" with a mischievous look.
Xi Lang lifted her up easily and placed her on his lap. Finally, Duoduo was satisfied and smiled, "I'll feed my brother."
Xi Lang wiped her hands with a wet tissue and handed her a spoon and an apple. "Wait until your brother finishes eating before feeding him. Don't feed him too much at once."
"Yeah, I know." Duoduo glanced at Doudou's mouth, scraped some apple puree from the apple, and put it to Doudou's mouth in a proper manner.
Doudou grinned at her sister and opened her little mouth.
Xi Cong and Luo Qingyou walked in together. Seeing the posture of the four people in the living room, Xi Cong felt sour in his heart. He stuffed the things in his hand to the servant, strode over, opened his arms, and shouted: "My dear daughter, my dear son, Dad is back!"
Duoduo and Doudou looked back at him, called out "Dad", and turned their heads at the same time, one continuing to scrape the apple puree while the other continued to stare at the spoon.
Xi Cong's enthusiastic posture suddenly froze, and the corners of his mouth twitched.
Gu Juan and Xi Lang smiled disrespectfully.
When Luo Qingyou passed by Xi Cong, he patted his shoulder to express his comfort. Then he walked to the sofa and said to Gu Juan with a smile: "These two little guys seem to like you very much. Are they not making any noise?"
Gu Juan gently touched the little guy's furry head and said, "No, they are all very well behaved."
Lin Ronghua poked his head out from the kitchen. "Are you all back? Let's get ready for dinner."
At the dinner table, Xi Lang sent the servants away and whispered Xia Zhili's identity.
Gu Juan paid special attention to Luo Qingyou and Xi Cong. Luo Qingyou's expression changed slightly, but Xi Cong was completely unaware of it, most likely unaware of Luo Qingyou's identity. This made Gu Juan even more concerned.
After finishing his meal and returning to his room, he told Xi Lang that Luo Qingyou was also an ancient warrior.
Xi Lang was quite surprised. "Thank goodness you told me. This matter could be a big deal or a small one. Let's wait another night and see if she will confess to Big Brother tonight. If she still decides to keep it a secret from Big Brother, I will go and tell him clearly."
Gu Juan nodded. This is the best way.
"How much of the medicine I gave you is left?"
Xi Lang thought for a moment and said, "There are probably eight or nine left."
Gu Juan pinched a sound-isolating finger.
Xi Lang saw a faint light spreading out from him and Gu Juan, enveloping them both. When the light dispersed, his ears suddenly became extremely quiet, while his own heartbeat was so clear.
"I have something to tell you. I hope you won't be too surprised when you know it." Gu Juan put his hands on Xi Lang's shoulders with a serious expression.
Xi Lang placed his hands on his waist and looked at him intently. "I also have something to tell you. I hope you won't be too surprised when you hear it. I'll tell you first."
Gu Juan seemed to have a premonition of what Xi Lang was going to say. His heartbeat suddenly quickened, and nervousness and anxiety surged in his heart. What if Xi Lang's words were not what he suspected? It would be a huge embarrassment. He tried to appear calm, "Okay, go ahead."
"Xiao Juan, let me be your boyfriend and be with you in a more legitimate capacity."
Gu Juan was stunned. He really confessed.
Xi Lang's heart tightened. Could it be that he was being overly sentimental, and Gu Juan had no other feelings for him? He pulled the still-shocked young man into his arms, his arms unconsciously tightening. "At least don't reject me without even considering it. My lifestyle is like the old man's. I eat three meals a day on time, practice Tai Chi every morning, focus on my health, and enjoy fishing. I only use my phone for calls and emails. I only learned texting recently..."
As Gu Juan listened, the corners of his mouth curled higher and higher, and he couldn't help but want to laugh.
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