Chapter 54 Lu Zhanming notices Gu Baobao's unease
Gu Baobao felt her scalp tingle as she was surrounded by those enthusiastic, burning-eyed aunties and grandmas, and only one thought occupied her mind:
Hurry inside! Hide! She needs to enter her space immediately, take a nice bath in the spiritual spring, and wash away her fatigue and... the embarrassment of being stared at like a rare animal!
As for other things, such as how to get along with neighbors?
We'll deal with these overly concerned inquiries later!
Fortunately, Gu Dongguo intervened in time to defuse the situation.
Sitting in his wheelchair, he spoke politely but firmly to the neighbors who had gathered around:
"Dear sisters-in-law and aunties, my sister has just arrived after a long journey and needs to settle in and rest first. Please come over to our house another day!"
As he spoke, orderly Zhang Xiaobing deftly pushed Gu Dongguo into the yard. Gu Baobao, feeling as if she had been granted a pardon, quickly followed him inside.
Lu Zhanming naturally followed him in, and closed the courtyard gate behind him, shutting out the curious and inquisitive gazes from outside.
The yard wasn't big, but it was very tidy, with red brick paving and a small patch of bare land in the corner, probably where someone was going to plant something.
The main house consists of three single-story rooms: a living room/dining room in the middle, and a bedroom on each side.
There was also a small kitchen and a separate washroom next door, which was considered quite good for a family compound in those days.
The orderly had clearly cleaned the room beforehand; it was spotless, and although the furniture was simple—wooden table, chair, bed, and wardrobe—it was all wiped clean.
There was even an old sofa and a small coffee table in the living room.
"Baby, your room is the one next door."
Gu Dongguo pointed to the bedroom on the left, his tone filled with heartache and apology.
"I had the orderly make some simple arrangements; the blankets and mattresses are all new."
You've had a tough time these past few days, traveling for days without a break. Take a good shower and rest first. Nothing else is urgent.
Zhang Xiaobing had already pushed Gu Dongguo into the bedroom on the right and helped him get into bed.
Gu Baobao stood in the living room, looking at the simple yet neatly furnished room in her brother's room, and began to ponder.
My brother's leg injury, as well as the hidden injuries on his body, will definitely heal faster and more completely with the help of the spiritual spring water and her massage and bone-setting techniques.
In her past life, she learned the bone-setting and massage skills from her family's patriarch, mastering them perfectly. Combined with her internal energy,
Now, the gentle energy of the spiritual spring water can be used to unblock meridians, regulate internal organs, and even correct some minor bone misalignments.
If my brother could receive a proper full-body treatment and a medicinal bath with plenty of spiritual spring water, those old injuries might actually be cured.
But... here's the problem.
The effects of the spiritual spring water are so obvious!
If I use it, my brother will definitely notice something is wrong.
After taking a bath, my skin improved, my scars faded, and I felt so comfortable, like I had been reborn. How can I explain this?
And then there's the warm, spiritual energy flowing through the air during bone setting...
Her personal space and her spiritual spring are the greatest secrets that must never be revealed.
In this day and age, the consequences of leaking such supernatural information would be unimaginable.
She herself might be treated as a monster, dissected and studied, and her family might be implicated...
However, without the spiritual spring, my brother's injuries heal slowly, and he suffers a lot more.
Moreover, she plans to live here long-term, preparing medicinal cuisine, researching hemostatic powders, and perhaps even using the spiritual spring water for more!
How could they possibly keep it a secret from his brother and Commander Lu?
If you always have to sneak around and find an excuse, over time, the flaws will only become more and more apparent.
Gu Baobao's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and a hint of confusion and doubt appeared on her small face.
On one side is her beloved brother, and on the other is a secret that must never be revealed. It's so difficult to strike the right balance.
Her entire appearance was observed by Lu Zhanming, who had been silently standing in the corner of the living room, his gaze never leaving her.
Lu Zhanming keenly sensed that his little girl seemed to have encountered some trouble.
The slight furrowing of her brows, the subconscious biting of her lower lip, and the fleeting hesitation and unease in her eyes... all made his heart tighten.
What is troubling her so much?
Was it the crowd of onlookers outside that made her uncomfortable?
Or are you feeling uneasy because you're new here?
Or... is there another reason?
He really wanted to go over and ask her, to tell her that with him by her side, she had nothing to be afraid of.
But he knew it wasn't the right time yet.
He can't push him too hard!
Just then, Gu Baobao seemed to have made up her mind and temporarily suppressed her troubles.
She looked up at the two men in the living room. Gu Dongguo had been helped to the bed by Zhang Xiaobing and was now half-reclined.
The tone had lost its usual softness, but carried a hint of the owner's naturalness:
"Everyone, please get some rest. I'll cook dinner. The ingredients..."
Before she could finish speaking, orderly Zhang Xiaobing immediately stood at attention and loudly replied:
"Reporting to Expert Gu! We will arrange for fresh ingredients to be delivered here daily!"
The ingredients for tonight's dinner will be delivered on time this afternoon! The kitchen has already prepared some basic rice, flour, oil, salt, and seasonings!
Gu Baobao nodded:
"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Comrade Zhang."
"You're welcome! It's what I should do!"
Zhang Xiaobing blushed slightly and didn't dare to look at Gu Baobao for long. After speaking, he quickly went to the kitchen to check the stove and prepare to start a fire.
Gu Baobao then said to Gu Dongguo and Lu Zhanming:
"Then you guys rest first, I'll go back to my room to tidy up."
After saying that, she walked towards her assigned bedroom without looking back, entered the room, and then locked it with a click.
Lu Zhanming: "..."
He looked at the closed door, feeling a slight pang in his heart, a dull ache.
His little girl didn't even give him a second glance, and simply locked him out.
Although he knew she was going to rest, which was understandable, the feeling of being excluded still made him somewhat uncomfortable.
He gave a helpless twitch of his lips, knowing that no matter how thick-skinned he was, he couldn't stay in the living room when the other person clearly wanted to rest.
He silently turned around, walked towards the gate, and returned to his own small courtyard next door, which was equally tidy but noticeably quieter.
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