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Bai Tian's initial subtle mood shifted, and her eyes softened with a gentle smile, as if the sun had just shone after a storm.
Bai Hanxin suddenly found it very beautiful.
However, the two maintained an optimal distance. Neither of them seemed inclined to confide in the other. Even just now, it was merely Bai's own thoughts and the hardships and pressures she faced in reality; it wasn't intentional, but rather an involuntary outpouring of her feelings.
Until, less than two minutes later, the time difference was completely wiped out as Ke Zhixing's voice rang out.
Ke Zhixing's icy aura could freeze her face as she spoke, but it didn't have any magical effects like beauty filters or special effects. Therefore, the two people involved only felt awkward, but the other person might have felt it was alright.
"Good luck, gentlemen. I have to take my leave now. I hope we'll meet again someday..." Ke Zhixing thought for a long time, and finally, he uttered only a few awkward words.
The two little ones beside him had finished arguing about a new price sometime during the day. Then they started another round of bickering, and Ke Zhixing felt that they were as hot and fiery as fireballs.
Some teenagers are energetic, but too energetic.
The little ones exchanged glances, instinctively following their leader. As they bid farewell to Ke, they paused for a mere ten seconds, a silent, unspoken understanding between them. That brief moment felt like an eternity.
Ke Zhixing was a little unaccustomed to the little ones' silence. She tapped the cheek of the most lively one and rubbed the head of the quieter one.
The little ones "lived up to expectations" and resumed their chattering, not forgetting to include Bai Hanxin in their chatter.
Bai Hanxin smiled slightly, a warmth rising in her heart. Then, she saw his calm and composed figure gradually dissipate, but the warmth still lingered.
...
Bai Hanxin snapped out of her daze; the great fortune teller Ke was practically as stingy as a shadow. She calmly considered her options and decided to try and rekindle some unfamiliar memories with Bai Tian, who had a cold exterior but a warm interior.
New shoots sprouted from the cold memories of both of them.
It was probably the long separation and the accumulated sense of separation and estrangement caused by their usual quietness.
Bai Tian casually swept away the empty words. She was good at finding topics, and every one of them was familiar to Bai Hanxin. It was as if, in the dark, luck had given her a bullet that would last longer.
"Yan Tianhua?" Chi Wangyue shook Yan Tianhua, who seemed lost in thought.
Although the other party did not say a word, given Chi Wangyue's keen sixth sense, he still insisted on his own opinion.
"Yeah. I'm here." Yan Tianhua replied listlessly, then added casually, "What's up?"
The voice was softer than usual.
Chi Wangyue understood, but tacitly refrained from asking.
But in his mind, he was grinning broadly and thinking, "Senior Brother, your voice betrayed your absent-mindedness. So, even he can be absent-minded. That makes sense."
He realized it too late, and then thought it should be that way.
Yan Tianhua was unaware that his subtle actions had been thoroughly analyzed by his junior brother. Even though the plot itself was just a lucky guess, a haphazardly pieced-together creation.
"We can go home now."
Upon hearing this, Chi Wangyue was stunned for a long time before replying, "Hmm."
They've indeed been playing for a while; it's time to go back and bring back some local specialties for Elder Xing. We could also add some stories about what they encountered along the way, all embellished into a captivating tale.
When the unruly, baring claws and teeth were finally subdued, everything became unreal, yet it was reality before him, giving him a powerful point of reference and a devastating blow.
"Bai Hanxin, and Miss Bai Tian, would you be interested in returning to the mountain with us?" Chi Wangyue's voice was powerful enough for them to hear.
Yan Tianhua stood behind, observing his junior brother's enthusiasm with a broad perspective. But it didn't seem to be like this before... It wasn't until he left that the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, "No matter what, he's still my junior brother."
He didn't believe in his own meager, desert-like memories, but he hoped the other person would be sincere.
If Chi Wangyue knew, she would recount his silent victory and her own smugness before he could even speak, with the confident statement, "He has already won the whole game." The confidence and the two of them would be the best proof of that.
Even before Yan Tianhua had finished contemplating this major life event—whether it was about protecting others, making choices, or upholding beliefs—Chi Wangyue's favorability rating on the system panel had increased rapidly.
[The male lead, "Yan Tianhua," has gained 10% favorability. His current total favorability is 20%. Please keep up the good work, host! Success is just around the corner!]
The official congratulations seemed like a human-machine collaboration. Hu Li thought to himself, aside from the fact that it was itself a human-machine product.
On the system panel, Hu Li secretly escaped. She went to the learning hall in the main system to catch up on lessons and look up information.
Upon receiving this message, Hu Li smiled broadly and proudly announced, "Congratulations!"
Yan Tianhua stared at Bai Hanxin, who was deep in thought. Temporarily ignoring the question of whether it was appropriate or not, Yan Tianhua eagerly replied, "Is that alright? I'd like to!"
As someone who is utterly directionally challenged, I get completely lost even when I'm out and about. But when I'm on my own turf, I can easily find a way to "guide" someone.
Bai Tian readily agreed. Since they were going the same way, they could also exchange academic questions along the way.
After the four of them quickly finalized the arrangements, they said goodbye to Du Ye and his group.
On the way back, everything appeared as if it were the past, deep in my memory.
All I can say is, "The past is like smoke; with a wave of the hand, most of it has passed."
...
Ever since Gu Shuoxing and Qu Mingzhe stumbled down the mountain, the word "experience" had been cast aside. They were like fish entering the waters of the common people, feeling a little freer.
Given that there was someone with him, Gu Shuoxing didn't restrain himself much and continued to act as usual. Qu Mingzhe smiled and accompanied him. He didn't have to keep up, but Gu Shuoxing always stuck to Qu Mingzhe like a leech, impossible to get rid of.
"Gu Shuoxing's journey was quite eventful, with many ups and downs, and it also seemed to creep in with the wind at night."
Overall, while he lacked exceptional beauty and wasn't exactly a gentle, delicate beauty, his ability to resolve matters on the road was enough to rival ten or eight Qu Mingzhes in the mortal realm. He was a bit simple-minded, but not exactly a madman in his old age; he always left room for maneuver and maintained his dignity.
In conclusion, Qu Mingzhe saw another side of Gu Shuoxing, a more unrestrained and chivalrous style that was compatible with the world of cultivation.
His figure gradually overlapped with that kind-hearted man he had once seen. It seemed that though he had walked a long and winding road through the years, he still encountered the same person from back then.
"A toddler is always particularly vulnerable, but he has a strong pillar in his heart. So much so that when he encounters robbers, bandits on the road, runs out of money and has to sleep under the open sky, or is forced to become one of the two young men working for someone else, he can close his eyes and go with them through it all."
The other party's unhurried manner and unusually "heart-pounding" approach to handling the situation were also quite remarkable. Their methods of getting to know people were also unique, creating a complete image reversal under Qu Mingzhe's filter.
"A bad guy turning into a good guy is nothing special. Even if Gu Shuoxing is a bad guy, Qu Mingzhe will still be sharpening his knife and handing it to Gu. It's nothing more than his thick-skinned filter and his youthful sentimentality at play."
Gu Shuoxing nudged his shoulder, and Qu Mingzhe realized he had been lost in thought. The person in front of him warmly patted his head. When Gu Shuoxing touched his hair, Qu Mingzhe appeared normal on the surface, but his ears betrayed him.
Gu Shuoxing, being a "straightforward person," was oblivious to the fact that Young Master Qu was almost ripe. Looking at the young master's delicate skin, and having spent some time with him braving the elements, he couldn't help but feel a surge of girlish musings.
Looking beyond the surface, Gu Shuoxing is not skilled at taking care of people, but he does his best to be good to him.
His subtle tenderness was something he himself considered too feminine and detrimental to his image, but he couldn't bear to change it.
Gu Shuoxing and the others resigned from their jobs at the shop. As for how they got the jobs and how they managed to keep them going without batting an eye, that's a long and complicated story.
Qu Mingzhe knew that Gu Shuoxing was secretly saving money, but pretended not to know.
"You've worked hard. I brought you some good food, do you like it?" Gu Shuoxing's movements were very subtle, enough to show the unusual scene of a handsome young man falling for another fair-faced gentleman, which could be turned into a tragic love story as gossip.
"I……"
After Qu Mingzhe spoke, he was a little unsure how to respond. But his hands moved quickly and steadily to convey his thoughts.
Since he couldn't express it verbally, his actions still showed his affection and delight. Gu Shuoxing felt that whether it was the old woman or the young lady, this meal was worthwhile.
On the gentleness of a straight, mature man and the self-brainwashing of a guy with filters.
“Let’s go back. I’ll take you out to explore again after a while. After all, life is pretty bleak right now…” Gu Shuoxing blinked as she glanced at Qu Mingzhe’s face.
People who don't show emotion on their faces always look the same, but Gu Shuoxing has met many people and is more discerning. He used to think these words were as bland as plain water.
Now, he increasingly feels that the person who said this might be a bit detached, unable to feel the warmth of human connection.
Qu Mingzhe had no objections. He ate while his heart softened. For a moment, one of them was acting out a monologue, while the other remained silent as a block of wood. But even a block of wood has a heart; the actor was also trying to find ways to improve his life.
"Okay." After Qu Mingzhe finished speaking, he noticed that Gu Shuoxing smiled and casually complained, "You're so easy to take care of. I used to fantasize about what the future would be like, but it's probably just like this."
Qu Mingzhe's hand trembled for a moment, then returned to normal. He slowly ate the dessert in his mouth, finding it "too sweet." He joked, "Well, then I'm your companion."
Gu Shuoxing gently corrected her, "You are my friend, not just a companion."
Qu Mingzhe smiled but didn't respond.
"When are we leaving?" Qu Mingzhe gently nudged him. "We've been here a while, and we're starting to feel a little reluctant to leave."
Then he added to himself, "He wanted to be with the hero of his youth."
Suddenly, he saw in his mind the longing and deep affection his father had for his mother.
"The Qu family..."
Qu Mingzhe thought of his father, who was probably still waiting under the peach tree year after year for the woman he once loved. It was just late, and he hadn't seen her for a long time.
Looking up, Gu Shuoxing laughed heartily, and the fog in his heart instantly dissipated, revealing a moon-like radiance.
"As you wish."
Gu Shuoxing coaxed him in a different way, saying, "I'll listen to you."
At this moment, Young Master Qu's heart skipped a beat, and he was immediately overwhelmed with even more excitement.
He heard his own low, hoarse voice say, "...okay."
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