Chapter 78
Zhou Li said she was leaving, and Tang Jing made arrangements quickly. The next day, Xu Ziyi met Zhou Li during a break just after he finished his meeting with Zhang Mei and his think tank.
The meeting was very relaxing. After Zhang Mei learned the purpose of Xu Ziyi's visit, she completely relaxed towards Zhou Li.
Seeing Zhou Li, he asked in a relaxed tone, "How were you and Xiaoqi having fun in Guanshi County? Did she take you to the mountains and around the city? It's not easy for you to come here, so you should eat well, have fun, and see the scenery of our Guanshi County. It's a beautiful time of year now, and the scenery inside and outside the city is beautiful."
"Xiaoqi?" Zhou Li asked.
"Oh, you didn't know." Zhang Mei smiled and said, "Jing means flag, so my family calls her Xiaoqi."
Zhou Li glanced at Tang Jing, who lowered his eyes and looked serious. She also smiled and said, "This is the first time I've heard of it."
Zhang Mei knew Zhou Li's intentions and reached out to feel her pulse. Zhou Li had already learned from the system that Zhang Mei hadn't taken the detoxification pills. She pretended for a while, then shook her head and sighed, "Master Zhang, it seems you still don't trust me."
Zhou Li closed his hands and clasped his fists, saying, "I know I was acting rashly, so Lord Zhang doesn't trust me. But judging by our conscience, not our actions, we Rangers are all self-reliant. Since Lord Zhang doesn't trust me, I won't force him. However, Lord Zhang won't take the pill, so please return it to me. There's only one such pill in the world. My master has passed away, and I'm not skilled enough to make it."
Few people in the world dared to speak to Zhang Mei like that. And how could someone give something away and then ask for it back? This showed how valuable this medicine was; otherwise, Zhou Li wouldn't have taken such a huge risk.
Zhang Mei had wanted to eat it for a long time, but was delayed for a few days by Zhang Zixin. The quack doctor he brought back knew some medical skills, but was not proficient in them, so Zhang Mei had sent him away a long time ago. Now he has decided to cooperate with Youxiatang. The dog that took the medicine before is now lively and energetic, and the veterinarian said that it has completely recovered to its previous state. With another stimulus from Zhou Li, he decided to eat it right away.
Zhou Li saw Zhang Mei swallow the detoxification pill with her own eyes. She heard the system announce that the task was completed and nodded with satisfaction.
Zhang Mei saw that the red pill was unremarkable, so he picked it up and swallowed it. As soon as it touched the tip of his tongue, it flowed into his throat like a stream of water. Not only did all his fatigue disappear, he also felt that some of his old ailments were relieved a lot. It was truly magical!
Not to mention anything else, just the magical power he felt now made Zhang Mei regret feeding the pill to the dog.
Zhang Mei thanked Zhou Li and asked her what she wanted.
Zhou Li shook his head and simply said, "I've been out for a long time. As the class leader, it's time for me to go back."
Zhou Li clasped his fists and leaned forward: "The mountains remain green and the water flows forever. I wish you good health and that all your wishes come true."
When Zhou Li was about to leave, Zhang Mei's first reaction was to go see Tang Jing.
He had raised this girl as his own son, so it wasn't surprising that she liked girls. Zhang Mei, knowledgeable and experienced, guessed that the two children were having a quarrel over something. She said, "Yes, you have important matters to attend to. So, I'll send my daughter to see you off. Since you're going the same way, I'll let her finish her business in the capital before returning."
This was intended to bring Zhou Li and Tang Jing together.
Zhou Li agreed and bowed in thanks.
Although she was a little annoyed by Tang Jing's deadpan face these past two days, she couldn't leave Guanshi County without someone leading the way, let alone return to the northern government's jurisdiction without alerting the guards.
Tang Jing was about to leave with Zhou Li, but Zhang Mei stopped him and said, "Sit with me."
Tang Jing was in a bad mood, and although it was not visible on his face, he was filled with a dark aura. Lady Zhang was old and cunning, so she could still see it.
Zhang Mei said, "Although I have two unpromising sons, your eldest brother is better at coaxing women than you."
"Whether it's a man or a woman, they need to be coaxed after a quarrel. Look at you, you always have a stern face and speak in a harsh tone, as if you're ready to argue. If you really like someone, you should take some action and don't let them get away with it."
Zhang Mei is usually very serious and has never said such words to Tang Jing.
Tang Jing pursed his lips, "I understand."
Zhang Mei waved her hand and asked her to chase Zhou Li. This girl is different from the boy after all. It is unknown whether Tang Jing listened to what he said.
Tang Jing walked out of the conference room and into the sun. The sunlight outside was so strong that it made people feel dazed. Tang Jing walked forward methodically. She knew where Zhou Li was. She was packing her luggage in the room.
Tang Jing suddenly stopped and stood for a while under the scorching sun. Her shadow shrank into a small ball under her feet. The sun made her face even paler. Tang Jing's lips were pale. She muttered two words: "Zhou Li."
Zhou Li suddenly felt a gust of cold wind blowing, making her back feel cold. She took a last look out the window, closed it, and saw that the luggage was packed. Zhou Li sat quietly on the stool and poured herself a cup of tea.
The door of the house was wide open, facing the courtyard, so Zhou Li could see who came back.
There was a tree standing in the yard near Tang Jing's room. Zhou Li stared at the tree in a daze.
In fact, the conflict between her and Tang Jing was not an unsolvable one, it was just that Zhou Li was a little tired.
My nerves, which had been tense since I entered this world, finally relaxed yesterday.
She was tired of the lies, concealments, and explanations. She wanted to get rid of them and leave. Her feelings for Tang Jing were like the wind, which would be blown away by the wind. The red thread between the two of them was in jeopardy. If Zhou Li had not been obsessed with Tang Jing, these things would not have happened between them.
Zhou Li felt guilty and uneasy towards Tang Jing, and there was also something inexplicable mixed in that made her want to escape.
The courtyard door was pushed open, and Tang Jing walked slowly in. She stood outside the door and said to Zhou Li, "I've got the car ready, let's go."
Zhou Li stood up, picked up the bag beside her, and got on the carriage from the side door without saying goodbye to anyone. Tang Jing also got in. Zhou Li hugged the package and suddenly felt that the air around her was taken away. It was a little difficult to breathe, and she couldn't help but relax.
The atmosphere in the carriage was very awkward. Zhou Li, who was usually talkative, kept his head down and said nothing. Tang Jing even turned his head and stared at a place in the carriage in a daze, with no desire to speak.
Zhou Li quietly raised her eyes and glanced at Tang Jing. She thought she had made her words clear enough yesterday. Tang Jing was a smart man and didn't need her to say some things directly.
The sound of horse hooves clattered on the ground and wheels rolled, but Zhou Li didn't hear the noise from the street. She lifted the curtain to get some fresh air, but as soon as she put her hand on it, Tang Jing reacted and grabbed Zhou Li's hand.
She was a bit too strong, Zhou Li looked at her in pain, Tang Jing's eyes were red, Zhou Li was stunned for a moment, and heard her say: "Zhou Li, maybe I am wrong, but are you not wrong?"
What…what? Zhou Li's vision went dark, and he fainted. Tang Jing held his shoulders and he rested his head in her arms.
Tang Jing lowered her head and gently tidied up Zhou Li's hair with her fingers. She gently kissed Zhou Li's forehead and murmured to herself, "I won't allow it."
She wouldn't let Zhou Li leave. It was her plan for them to be together. Even if it meant going all the way to the end, she wouldn't let go!
The carriage continued to move forward and drove out of Guanshi County, but its destination was not the capital city that Zhou Li had thought of, but another place.
Zhou Li didn't know how long he slept. He felt his bones were weak, as if he had traveled a long way to reach his destination. When he relaxed, his whole body was exhausted.
There was the sound of an unknown bird in his ears, the aroma of food in his nose, and his stomach rumbling. Zhou Li was awakened by the hunger in his body.
Zhou Li had just opened her eyes and was still wondering where she was when an old face suddenly appeared over her. "Aiyaya," she exclaimed in surprise, "Madam, are you awake?"
Husband, Madam?!
Zhou Li sat up suddenly, but felt dizzy and was supported by the old woman's skinny hands.
"Ma'am, are you okay? You've been sleeping for two days."
Two days?
A flash of lightning flashed through Zhou Li's mind. She looked around and asked, "Where is this? Who are you? Where is Tang Jing?"
"The master has gone to work. This is the master's villa. Madam, please get up and eat something. The master has instructed me."
Zhou Li got off the bed with the help of the old woman, and then he could see the whole house clearly. It was very elegant and simple.
Zhou Li's legs were weak, and the old woman helped her sit on a stool. The table was full of food. Zhou Li was so hungry that she picked up the porridge placed next to her and started drinking it.
The food on the table was relatively light, as if specially prepared to suit Zhou Li's stomach which had not eaten in the past two days. After finishing a bowl of warm porridge, Zhou Li came out of her dizziness. She put down the bowl and the old woman served her another one.
Zhou Li pursed her lips and said, "The master you just mentioned is Tang Jing, where is she?"
Apart from Tang Jing, Zhou Li couldn't think of who would bring her here, and when her memory of before she fell into a coma came back, she and Tang Jing were the only ones in the carriage.
The old woman nodded and said, "The master is busy and not here, but he has instructed me to take good care of the lady."
"What Madam?" Zhou Li was irritated. "Where's Tang Jing? Where has she been? What did she want to do by bringing her here? I want to go back to the capital!"
The old woman just smiled worriedly, and used the serving chopsticks to pick up another piece of food from the empty plate in front of Zhou Li. She advised: "Madam has just woken up, and her stomach is still empty. Eat something first." She avoided talking about Zhou Li's doubts.
Zhou Li looked at the old woman, who smiled faintly at him. The smile pushed the wrinkles on her face a little wider, leaving no trace of moisture on her face.
Zhou Li didn't understand what Tang Jing meant. Didn't they agree to send her back? But Tang Jing wasn't here now. She was so angry that she had no place to vent. She was also hungry, so she lowered her head and ate heartily! She was determined not to eat Tang Jing down!
Dreams are always dreams. When Zhou Li was about 70% full, the old woman in front of him asked someone to take away the dishes that he had hardly eaten, and then asked two little girls to help Zhou Li walk around to help digest the food.
Zhou Li didn't know why her legs had been weak since she woke up. She suspected that Tang Jing had done something to her. It was hateful that this man put her here and then ran away.
When he went out, he saw the building outside. It was a very deep house. Zhou Li could hardly hear the hawking outside, which meant that this place was either very secluded or very wealthy, and it was not a place that ordinary people could come to.
The yard is also very large, surrounded by trees, and flowers of various colors are competing for beauty. Walking under the shade of the trees, although the sun is very strong, it is not too hot.
After walking around and coming back, I found that the tea on the dining table in front had been replaced.
Zhou Li looked seriously at the old woman who was still waiting for her and asked, "What did she want to do by bringing me here? I have my own things to do."
The old woman lowered her head slightly and said, "I am just a servant, and the master only said to take good care of you."
With a snap, Zhou Li swept the teacup on the table to the ground, breaking the white porcelain into pieces. She sneered, "You are so good, Tang Jing!"
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