Chapter 293 Unknowingly Planting the Roots
With this rare treasure in hand, An Qinghe was so happy that he moved the stove to make tea on the spot.
Gu Xixi couldn't help but sigh, "Stop."
An Qinghe turned around with a silly smile on his face, "Ah? What's wrong?"
Gu Xixi said, "Don't you see what time it is now? Do you want to go to bed after drinking tea?"
An Qinghe's expression froze and he slowly turned his head to look at the darkness outside the window.
Just when Gu Xixi thought she could turn off the lights, lock the door and go to sleep, she heard An Qinghe ask worriedly:
"How long will it take until dawn?"
Gu Xixi's hand that had just grasped the oil lamp suddenly tilted and she yelled, "I don't care how long it takes for dawn! I want to sleep!"
Looking at An Qinghe who was stunned, she calmed down, spoke in a friendly manner and walked towards the door.
"If you want to drink tea, drink it by yourself, don't drag me along. I'm going to get enough sleep before I get up to do anything."
An Qinghe came to his senses, smiled awkwardly and followed with the lantern in hand.
"I was wrong. When I saw that the Fu tea was ready, I got carried away and was too impatient. I didn't consider that you needed to rest."
Gu Xixi glanced sideways, "It's not me who needs to rest, it's me, you, everyone needs to rest."
"It's hard to travel on a snowy day. You must have traveled all the way from Yunling County to here. I'm afraid you haven't closed your eyes all day and night. Are you unwilling to fall on the bed and have a good sleep?"
An Qinghe was startled, "Xixi...I..."
Perhaps because he heard the word "sleep", his body reacted instinctively due to the accumulated fatigue and An Qinghe yawned loudly.
Gu Xixi continued, "I know you are used to working very hard, but you should also pay attention to your health."
"It's okay to work late every now and then, but if you always stay up all night, even if you are made of iron, you can't stand it."
"Besides, the Fu tea business cannot be started immediately, and tea tasting is not the right time..."
In the dark night, with snowflakes falling, the two stood under the eaves and talked.
An Qinghe stared at Gu Xixi in a daze. In the soft and dim light, the flying snowflakes brushed against her cheeks and hair, as if coating her with a layer of soft light.
"So beautiful." An Qinghe murmured.
The sounds of wind and snow were mixed together, and Gu Xixi was still talking, so she didn't hear An Qinghe's whisper clearly.
"What did you say?"
An Qinghe hurriedly shook his head, grinning brilliantly, "I mean, you are right! As the saying goes, you can't get fat overnight without a combination of work and rest."
Gu Xixi said with satisfaction, "That's good enough. Be more careful next time."
An Qinghe looked at her smile, which was so cute with her little coquettishness. He was fascinated by it, and his already charming blue eyes unconsciously rolled up a deep sea, full of sweet love.
Gu Xixi accidentally turned her head and saw it, but frowned, "Why are you looking at me like that? Do you have anything to say?"
"Me!" An Qinghe was so emotional that he wanted to blurt out his true feelings.
But when he looked at Gu Xixi, his mind quickly calmed down.
No, the time is not yet ripe.
He had not forgotten the consequences of his previous impulsive actions. Gu Xixi had never taken them seriously and just thought he was joking.
Besides, he is no longer the same person he used to be.
An Qinghe suddenly figured out something at this moment.
When they first met, he could say that she was the most beautiful rose, he could be so excited that he wanted to hug her, and he could express his admiration for her countless times.
But later on, he became more and more timid when facing her.
That's because he liked her more and more, first she caught his eye, then she caught his heart.
If you are afraid of not being able to control the distance well, you may not even be able to become friends or partners.
I was afraid that my words or actions would be rash and put her in an awkward position.
Gu Xixi glanced at An Qinghe in confusion and said, "If you can't remember, tell me tomorrow."
An Qinghe could only smile and talk nonsense, "I want to say! You are really my good...good partner!"
His eyes sparkled. "Since I left home, no one has ever cared about me so much. I will listen to you and take good care of myself in the future."
An Qinghe was doing business alone in Yunling County, and he was used to working day and night once he was busy.
It was indeed the first time he heard what Gu Xixi said, and it went without saying that he felt warm inside.
But he is a smart man after all. Even though he has a halo when looking at Gu Xixi, he is not stupid enough to think that Gu Xixi's behavior is the love a woman has for a man.
Gu Xixi nodded and said, "Go to bed early. I'm leaving now."
An Qinghe watched Gu Xixi leave. Although it was freezing cold, he felt warm from the inside out.
He secretly made up his mind that there was a long way to go and hard work would pay off, and one day Gu Xixi would recognize his feelings for him!
The third day of the New Year, in the capital, He Mansion.
He Jinghui and He Jinglan moved out of their family home at the end of the year and set up their own residence.
He had originally planned to hold a small home-warming party, inviting only a few close friends including Mu Nanzhao, but it was delayed by a series of urgent official business.
It has been delayed until the New Year holiday, and can only be held on the third day of the New Year.
When the banquet was halfway through, He Jinglan clapped her hands three times, and two maids in colorful clothes came up pushing a wooden cart.
There was a huge winter melon on the car.
Many people present had never seen her before, and they had to rely on He Jinglan to introduce her to them.
He Jinglan ordered her maid to cut the melon on the spot and share it with everyone.
The winter melon is cut into small pieces, two pieces are placed on a white jade plate, and sent to the table of guests and hosts.
The four strong colors of deep blue, light green, bright red and inky black were set off by the white jade plate. It was extremely pleasing to the eye. The guests were full of praise for the dish before they even started eating.
Someone suggested composing a poem based on this as a drinking game, and others agreed.
But when everyone saw that the Regent sitting at the head of the table said nothing and seemed to have no interest, the atmosphere suddenly became cold again.
He Jinghui could only wink at Mu Nanzhao and said with a smile, "The Regent has been a little tired recently."
"Why don't I start it? Let's play a drinking game with the theme of winter melon. The loser can write any poem he wants."
"Finally, the best sentences obtained tonight will be evaluated by the Regent to determine the top three. Mr. He can provide a prize to liven up the party."
"What do you think of this?"
Everyone looked at Mu Nanzhao first.
Mu Nanzhao had already received He Jinghui's threatening gaze, and said calmly, "It's rare for us to get together, so we should have some fun."
The guests secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
They all complimented the Regent on his poetic talent and said that not participating was a way of giving in to everyone.
He Jinglan started eating the melon. After taking a bite, her eyes lit up and she exclaimed, "Delicious!"
Gu Xixi once described the taste of winter melon to He Jinglan and promised to let her eat the first batch of winter melon.
So Master Liu brought this cold melon to the capital over many miles of mountains and rivers.
Looking at the others, they had similar surprised expressions.
He Jinglan was not polite at all and showed off and praised her good sister Gu Xixi.
Everyone around asked about the deeds of this extraordinary woman.
Mu Nanzhao half-closed his eyes and ate the cold melon calmly.
Only those who are nearby can see the surging waves beneath his long eyes.
He Jinghui whispered, "Didn't Lao Liu tell you the first thing he did when he came back?"
"There are only two winter melons left. Jinglan's one was promised by Boss Gu earlier, and Lao Liu's one... Boss Gu was polite and brought some food along. It's not good to just let Lao Liu sit there and watch."
Mu Nanzhao said, "You are very good at finding excuses for her."
He Jinghui smiled and told the truth, "I was trying to comfort you, didn't you notice?"
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