Chapter 7 Want to apologize? Then let me slap you
Gu Xixi watched in shock as Qingniu kept standing still and finally fell to the ground with a loud bang.
Died already?!
Just that one time?
If Mu Nanzhao used the same method against her...
Gu Xixi suddenly felt a dull pain in her neck.
Until Mu Nanzhao glanced over with a cold look and said, "Let go."
Gu Xixi found that her hands had been tightly grasping Mu Nanzhao's belt without her knowing when. She quickly let go and stepped back several steps.
"I'm sorry!" She tried to remain calm, "Thank you so much for saving my life!"
"No need." Mu Nanzhao said indifferently.
"If the situation wasn't urgent and you were seeking death, I should have granted your wish."
“……”Gu Xixi had no words to express her grievances.
Instead of advancing the relationship between the male and female protagonists, the object of Mu Nanzhao's heroic rescue changed from Gu Qingye to Gu Xixi herself.
But there is still a problem to be faced.
Gu Xixi squatted beside the big blue ox, checked it, and sighed helplessly, "Alas, there is no hope."
According to the laws of this dynasty, anyone who kills working oxen without reason will be sentenced to imprisonment for six months to one year, depending on the severity of the case.
Although reasons such as cattle plague, madness and charging into other animals are not included in the list of crimes to be convicted.
However, the person who kills the cow must compensate the owner of the cow for 30% of the loss.
Obviously, Gu Xixi can't afford to pay the money now.
Mu Nanzhao said, "Don't worry, I did it, and I will take the responsibility."
Gu Xixi stood up and said, "That's not what I meant. I..."
Mu Nanzhao walked away. When he passed by Xixi, his eyes were full of sarcasm and his voice was as ethereal as the wind:
"You want to save someone at the cost of your own life, but she wants you to die. What will you do?"
Gu Xixi was stunned.
Looking past Mu Nanzhao’s back, she saw Gu Qingye hiding under the wall.
Gu Qingye saw Xixi looking at her and smiled guiltily, "Sister Xixi, I'm so glad you're all right."
There were only three people on this road.
Of course Xixi knew who pushed her from behind.
She walked towards Gu Qingye calmly, "Yes, luckily I'm not dead."
Gu Qingye smiled awkwardly, but in her heart she still didn't take Gu Xixi seriously.
This fool is always so easy to coax, and this time is no exception. As long as she explains a few words and acts coquettishly, the problem will be solved.
"Sister Xixi... I didn't mean to do that. I was just too scared and lost my grip. You won't hold it against me, right?"
Gu Xixi walked in front of Gu Qingye and stopped.
"Snap!" A loud and crisp slap startled the sparrow that had landed on the wall.
Gu Qingye looked up in surprise and met Gu Xixi's gentle smile.
"One for each of us, and we two sisters will be even."
"The kids are just fighting with each other, my sister won't take it to heart, right?"
Gu Qingye covered his burning cheeks and for the first time felt that the person in front of him was particularly strange.
"You! How dare you hit me!"
Gu Xixi said calmly, "I have something else to do, so I'll go back first."
She didn't ask Gu Qingye why.
Bad things are done, and she doesn't care what the other party's reasons are.
When turning the corner, Gu Xixi finally caught up with Mu Nanzhao, "I should be the one to compensate for that cow."
Mu Nanzhao's eyes moved slightly, "Don't you have no money?"
Gu Xixi said seriously, "I can't compensate you right now, but you can write a receipt first."
She had confidence in herself and thought that she could wait for three months at most, and after the autumn harvest, she would not be so tight on money.
But Mu Nanzhao...
Gu Xixi glanced at him stealthily. He could still walk so fast after killing a cow. Could it be that he was pretending when he was dizzy and vomiting blood before?
As if sensing Gu Xixi's inner thoughts, Mu Nanzhao suddenly raised his hand to support his forehead.
"faint."
The voice was so low that it was almost inaudible. Gu Xixi thought she had misheard and turned her head to look, "Huh?"
Seeing Mu Nanzhao lowering his eyes and coughing a few times, his lips turned slightly pale.
For the sake of saving her life, she could only ask with concern, "Where do you feel uncomfortable?"
"I can easily protect myself if I'm alone." Mu Nanzhao raised the corners of his lips in self-mockery, "It's true that things are different now."
Gu Xixi froze and said, “Okay, so it all turned out like this just to save her.”
Even though Mu Nanzhao's body was about to collapse, he still walked forward stubbornly.
Gu Xixi sighed inwardly, "I'll help you."
"No need." Mu Nanzhao paused, "Just borrow the cane."
At Gu Xixi's house, the yard was bustling with people.
Aunt Zhang moved all the stools out of the house but it still wasn't enough for people to sit on.
But the rest of the people would rather stand and wait and were reluctant to leave.
Aunt Zhang had no choice but to run to the gate again and again, and finally saw Gu Xixi and Mu Nanzhao coming back.
She took a few quick steps to greet them, "What's going on with you two?"
Mu Nanzhao put one hand on Xixi's shoulder, his demeanor calm and dignified.
As a "crutch", Gu Xixi is not so comfortable.
She took a breath and said, "Uncle Liu's cow got scared and we couldn't get away, so he beat it to death."
"What?!" Aunt Zhang was so shocked that her eyes almost popped out of her head. She walked forward and pulled Xixi to check.
"Let me see, are you hurt anywhere?"
Gu Xixi comforted her, "I'm fine, Chen Fang..."
Can't tell the real reason.
"He may have been slightly injured."
Aunt Zhang only then noticed whether Mu Nanzhao was alive or dead, "Xiao Chen, are you injured?"
"Ouch! It's terrible to be gored by a bull. Go inside and lie down!"
As they entered the yard, people who had been waiting eagerly came forward and vied with each other to recommend themselves.
"Our two families are relatives within five generations! I will definitely do my best!"
"Choose me! I work hard and I'm not lazy!"
…
Mu Nanzhao thought to himself, no wonder this girl was so confident when facing Gu Laosan's family.
It turned out that she had already thought about what kind of help she wanted.
Mu Nanzhao let go of Xixi's shoulder, his tone still gloomy.
"I'll go back first."
Gu Xixi called out to Aunt Zhang, who was about to go with her to take care of the baby, and said, "Aunt, have you told them my request?"
Aunt Zhang nodded and said, "I told you, I never thought so many people would come!"
Gu Xixi was not surprised. As the saying goes, there will always be brave men when there is a big reward.
Although the conditions she proposed were tricky and harsh, the benefits that the farmhand could get were hard to find even with a lantern.
Dozens of people came and lined up in a long queue under the command of Aunt Zhang.
Gu Xixi chatted casually about some daily matters and then switched to the next person.
In less than half an hour, she had selected fifteen people.
"I only need eight people, and we will have a one-hour trial tomorrow."
"If I don't like someone, he can leave at any time without complaint. Does everyone know this?"
Everyone agreed in unison.
Gu Xixi smiled kindly, "The content of tomorrow's work trial will also be simple."
"Everyone should work the same way as they normally do at home."
Peace finally returned to the courtyard.
In the evening, a piece of gossip was spreading in Huachidu Village.
"The man Gu Xixi bought killed a cow with his bare hands?!"
Isn't he a sickly person who will fall down at the slightest breeze?
That look, that figure, and now with that added strength.
Gu Xixi actually only spent one penny! !
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