Gu Mu had no idea that Ma Shishi's greeting contained so much deeper meaning.
In his eyes, it was the same as when a college classmate waved and shouted "Old Gu!" at him on the sports field during a sports meet.
He nodded, then turned to look at the scenery in the river.
Many dragon boats are already moored, so there should be a dragon boat race later.
This is Gu Mu's first time celebrating a festival in this world, and he didn't expect it to be so lively.
Gu Mu, whose gaze did not linger on Ma Shishi for even a moment, naturally did not notice that the moment his gaze shifted away, Ma Shishi's expression, hidden behind the fan, began to fall.
A pair of eyes inadvertently swept towards Chen Ling, filled with resentment.
She, too, wanted to be the one who could stand beside His Highness.
"The only one who can stand beside His Highness is me, sooner or later it will be me!" Ma Shishi shouted frantically in her heart, gripping the fan tightly in her hand, her face full of resentment.
One minute later.
Ma Shishi had already regained her composure and walked to Gu Mu and Shen Ling's side, bowing respectfully.
Then, he affectionately took Chen Ling's hand and said, "Ling'er, shall we row a dragon boat together later?"
According to the custom of previous years, there are two competitions, one for the girls and one for the boys.
Two people form a team and ride together in a dragon boat.
Although Ma Shishi and Shen Ling are of different social standing, they are close sisters who have known each other for several years.
Despite some previous misunderstandings, Ma Shishi felt that Shen Ling was kind-hearted and would definitely not refuse.
Shen Ling is half a head taller than Ma Shishi, and at this moment she has a noble demeanor, like a goddess descending to earth.
She lowered her head slightly to look at Ma Shishi, smiled, revealing two small tiger teeth, and gently withdrew her hand: "As you wish."
As expected, Shen Ling is kind-hearted and will definitely agree to her request.
A hint of ill intent flashed in Ma Shishi's eyes.
Gu Mu looked at Shen Ling's smile, which revealed her two little tiger teeth, and felt that the smile was very familiar.
—Isn't this the signature expression that Shen Ling makes every time she wants to do something naughty?
Whenever the princess tries to scheme against someone, she smiles and reveals two adorable little tiger teeth that are quite different from her usual cold demeanor.
It's as if it's saying...
What bad intentions could she possibly have?
She's just cunning.
The dragon boat race is about to begin.
Originally, Ma Shishi was chatting intimately with Shen Ling, but they disappeared without a trace.
However, the girls' match is in the later round, so it's not a big problem.
Gu Mu originally disliked the noise. He felt bad for the officials who had to flatter him while he was standing there, so he went into the woods, found a tree branch that no one could see, hung it on it, and closed his eyes to rest.
At that moment, the whistle blew, announcing that the dragon boat race was about to begin. Gu Mu jumped down from the tree branch and walked towards the riverbank.
Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks because he heard a familiar voice.
"Good brother, are you really willing to do anything for Shishi?" It was Ma Shishi's unique, delicate, and endearing voice.
Gu Mu looked over and saw Ma Shishi and a strange man standing in the woods. The man had his back to him, so he couldn't see his face clearly.
But Gu Mu could hear his sincere voice: "Of course! For Shishi, I would go through fire and water without hesitation! Shishi, you have to believe in my feelings for you!"
Even just by listening to his voice, you can hear the deep affection he has for Ma Shishi.
What a fool!
What a playboy!
Gu Mu never expected that Ma Shishi was secretly raising fish in the fishpond behind his back.
“I have always respected my brother as an elder brother, but I have never…” Ma Shishi said in a low voice, blaming herself.
Her words were quickly interrupted by the boy opposite her: "Shishi, stop talking! I know!"
"But no matter what, I like you and am willing to do anything for you! I believe that you will accept my feelings sooner or later!"
The man patted his chest and said firmly.
"It's Shishi's fault for being so foolish. Her brother is so good, yet Shishi's heart is with someone else. But when it comes to love..." Ma Shishi wiped away her tears, her eyes red and swollen, looking pitiful and delicate.
The man opposite her was heartbroken: "I understand, I understand, Shishi, I don't blame you. I'm just like you, love arises without warning and deepens with time."
"I just feel sorry for you, Shishi. Please don't cry, okay? I really can't bear to see you cry." The man raised his hand, seemingly wanting to wipe away Ma Shishi's tears.
But the Ma Shishi in front of me is like a delicate porcelain doll, as if she would shatter at the slightest touch.
There is a difference between men and women. Shishi is so innocent, how could she be so easily defiled?
The man eventually lowered his hand without even touching Ma Shishi.
Goodness, this is a high-level female player! She didn't let any guy get the better deal, yet she still managed to get him to open his heart and do anything for her.
Gu Mu looked at Ma Shishi with deep respect!
Ma Shishi chatted with the man for a few more minutes before getting down to business.
Ma Shishi said with a heartbroken expression, "If this is all I can do, just watch him be with someone else from afar, I'd rather die."
"Shishi, don't think so negatively," the man said anxiously.
Ma Shishi lowered her head and sighed, "What should I do, brother? Actually, I still want to fight for myself. Will you think I'm a bad person?"
"How could that be? In my heart, Shishi will always be the best."
"But my brother doesn't know how I should try to win him over," Ma Shishi said quietly.
She looked up, her eyes both vulnerable and mad, which only made her more captivating: "I want to push the princess into the river while the dragon boat is rowing."
She knew that the princess couldn't swim.
The young ladies of the capital city live far from the sea and rarely know how to swim.
When the women are in a team and racing dragon boats, she will push Chen Ling into the river when the boat is in the middle of the river. Even if the guards on the shore come to save her, the many boats on the river will become obstacles, and they will not be able to swim to the middle of the river in time.
The man's eyes widened in disbelief: "Shishi, you—"
"Shishi had no choice. If she couldn't have him, she might as well die." Ma Shishi sighed softly. Her eyes were red from crying, but she smiled, and the dimples on her cheeks were particularly charming.
The man nodded and said through gritted teeth, "No matter what Shishi does, I will help you!"
He was afraid that Shishi would do something foolish!
This silly girl has always been loyal and devoted. He will stay with her and wait for her to gradually come to her senses.
One day, she will realize his good qualities and be with him.
"Shishi won't let her brother go into danger. He's grown up with me since we were little. As long as others know that I'm terrified of insects, that's fine." Ma Shishi's expression gradually calmed down.
The fish in the pond still took the bait.
The benefits of keeping fish regularly.
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