After several days, when he was sure that Mr. Gu's anger had almost subsided, Gu Ming barely got the opportunity to go out for an hour and a half every day by revising his thesis.
He was afraid of being discovered by his grandfather again and having no way to explain himself, so he only dared to carry a few pieces with him at a time.
Li Xiujun pretended to run into him accidentally at a pawn shop and was surprised: "Brother Gu Ming, you are also short of money. Are you here to pawn things?"
The other party is afraid of meeting acquaintances or exposing themselves during the transaction, so they look for pawnshops with extremely good privacy, where money is basically exchanged for goods.
She had a great harvest at the flea market. Many of the items could be sold directly after simple processing.
But from now on, the most convenient way to cash in ordinary antiques you receive is to take them to a pawn shop.
It's just that she comes here too frequently. Even if she wants to change places, she will inevitably be spotted and get into trouble.
But Gu Ming is completely different. With the Gu family's support, he has some connections that can ensure that the pawned items will not be publicized.
It just so happened that he was anxious to raise money during this period, and if I stayed with him, at most I would be seen as someone who wanted to see the world and serve as a shield.
She searched for a long time before she finally found this pawnshop with slightly lower requirements.
Gu Ming scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "What a coincidence...sister, why are you here too?"
If I had known it would end here and the other party would see my embarrassment, I would rather have taken a detour two more streets.
Fortunately, Li Xiujun didn't ask any further questions. Instead, she kindly explained, "I'm short of money. I brought some small things from home, but since I had no use for them, I just sold them. Brother Gu Ming must have too many unused items, right? So I need to make room for the room."
What a joke. The Gu family’s house is so big that even if there is no room for everything, they can just build a few warehouses around it to store their miscellaneous items.
Anxious to put aside the reason why he appeared in the pawnshop, Gu Ming nodded repeatedly without thinking.
"That's right. I don't know how long these pendant watches have been out of date. They're just perfect for making room for my new clothes."
Li Xiujun's pearly teeth were slightly exposed, and her eyes suddenly brightened. "I still have a lot of miscellaneous items left, but I'm really unfamiliar with Beijing City. I'm afraid of being ripped off. Can I follow you for the next few days?"
Facing the girl's trusting eyes, Gu Ming couldn't force out a single word of objection and subconsciously agreed: "Okay, of course no problem."
To be honest, the experience of our first meeting was not very good. In the few remaining times after that, we didn't have much contact because we were not familiar with each other.
This is absolutely a perfect opportunity sent by God.
He was confident that he could take down Li Xiujun in one fell swoop.
Li Xiujun knew very well the dirty thoughts in Gu Ming's heart, and she lowered her head and sneered where no one could see.
He thought he had everything under control, but he didn't know that while the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole is behind.
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In the first few days, Li Xiujun was afraid of arousing the other party's vigilance, so she just sold the things and then observed quietly from the side.
Before the plan could be put into practice, Mr. Li asked Gu Qingming to bring a message. Simply put, the buyer for the land had been found and now he had to go back to collect the money.
They will definitely have to settle down in Beijing in the future, so they can keep their old house for now and go back to stay for a few days whenever they think of it.
But the land is what her grandfather uses to raise money for her tuition. Instead of putting it off until some unexpected event, it would be better to take advantage of the holiday now and get the money quickly.
Li Xiujun went to Peking University in advance to ask for leave from Lin Xia. The other party was very easy to talk to and approved the leave with a wave of her hand.
Gu Qingming originally wanted to go back with the little girl, but the company suddenly ran into trouble and he had to stay to take care of it.
Afraid that the road was unsafe, he still insisted on driving her there.
It was clearly the same jeep they came in, but Li Xiujun's mood was completely different.
At that time, I was nervous about coming to a strange place, confused about the unknown road ahead, and all kinds of complex emotions of fear and anxiety were intertwined.
But now, all that remains is the excitement of returning home.
Before, her mind was full of plans on how to take revenge on Gu Ming and how to settle her grandfather. Now she was free from distractions and finally had time to observe the internal structure of the jeep.
The seats are custom-made dark oil-wax leather. There is a bottle of aromatherapy on the center console in front of the driver. The faint scent of mugwort and wood fills the air just right.
Just like the sense of calmness that Gu Qingming brings to people.
She looked here and there like a curious child.
Gu Qingming opened the storage box on the passenger seat where she was sitting, which was filled with various snacks. "It will take quite a long time on the road, so you can fill your stomach if you are hungry."
Li Xiujun nodded shyly, feeling a warm feeling in her heart.
After a while, he suddenly seemed to think of something, and said with a hint of jealousy: "Uncle, how do you know so much about girls' preferences? Don't tell me you do this kind of thing often?"
Snacks are very common. As long as you have money, you can easily buy a basket of them from the supermarket.
Although she hadn't tried all of the snacks picked by her uncle, she knew that most of them tasted pretty good.
Gu Qingming held the steering wheel and lowered his jaw helplessly.
"I called Jian Guochao and asked him. He made a shopping list for me and said that you girls would definitely like to eat it. So I bought it according to the shopping list."
"Also, you're the only girl who can get in my car."
The other person's serious eyes seemed to carry a burning passion. Li Xiujun's heartbeat seemed to pause for a beat, then beat rapidly like a drum.
Isn't what Uncle San meant to imply that he had never been prepared for such a thing?
The ambiguous scent hits you in the face, and coupled with the aromatherapy, it makes you feel even more dizzy.
Li Xiujun quickly turned her head and closed her eyes: "I'm sleepy. Uncle San will call me when we're almost there."
Only the earlobe, which is not covered by the hair, reveals the owner's inner unrest.
Gu Qingming let out a pleasant chuckle from his throat, stepped on the clutch, and slowed down the car so that she could sleep more peacefully.
At first, she was just looking for an excuse to evade her uncle's answer. Perhaps it was the long-awaited relaxation of her body and mind, coupled with the pleasant aroma, that made her soon drift off into a deep sleep.
When I opened my eyes again, it was almost dark.
Li Xiujun sat up and found that she was covered with a coat with a cedar scent. She couldn't help but curl her lips.
He folded it carefully, placed it on the passenger seat, and then opened the car door.
Gu Qingming was standing not far away, chatting with a few villagers. When he saw her get off the car, he quickly ended the conversation.
"woke up?"
Li Xiujun looked around, somewhat puzzled: "What were you talking about just now?"
"Didn't you come back to ask for money? I asked about the buyer's situation." Gu Qingming originally asked on her behalf and didn't think of hiding it.
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