Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
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After dinner, Gu Yusheng and Xiaowang did not stay long before taking their leave from the Qin home.
The family escorted the two of them to the elevator, while Qin Zhiâaiâs mother repeatedly nagged at them to drop by anytime, stopping only when Qin Zhiâai told her that it was enough. Waving her hands at Gu Yusheng and Xiaowang to get on the elevator, she left her mother and brother to accompany them downstairs.
The weather in Hangzhou had been dreary for the entire day and, as they exited the apartment building, it started to drizzle. The sky was dark and, beyond the dim and green streetlights in the neighborhood, there was no other source of light.
Bearing with the rain, Xiaowang ran back to the car and retrieved a black umbrella from the trunk before dashing back to escort Gu Yusheng; however, Gu Yusheng had no intention to leave and gestured to Xiaowang to keep the umbrella for himself.
Xiaowang could tell that Gu Yusheng had something to discuss with Qin Zhiâai. Passing the umbrella to Gu Yusheng, he said, âMaster Gu, Iâll wait for you at the entrance of the apartment complex.â
Without waiting for Gu Yushengâs reply, he ran back to the car in the rain. Yanking open the car door, he hopped in and drove off.
After the car had completely disappeared from sight, Gu Yusheng finally pointed at the small neighborhood garden nearby and said, âLetâs take a stroll.â
The last few times sheâd met with Gu Yusheng, theyâd never been alone, and she hadnât had a chance to clarify the burning questions in her mind. As such, she accepted the proposition.
âMm,â she replied softly. Together, they walked under Gu Yushengâs umbrella toward the garden.
Walking along the winding cobblestone path, it took them 10 minutes before they reached the pavilion in the garden. Due to the drizzle, there wasnât a single soul in the park.
Casually setting the umbrella aside, Gu Yusheng walked a few more steps into the pavilion before coming to a stop.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Qin Zhiâai stood in silence near his umbrella. After a moment, she walked over to Gu Yusheng and, right behind him, she said, âMaster Gu, thank you so much for helping out with my brotherâs situation this afternoon.â
Gu Yusheng glanced at Qin Zhiâai without saying anything.
Qin Zhiâai started to ask the questions that she had. âMaster Gu, how did you know my brother was in trouble this afternoon?â
He was obviously prepared when he showed up at the school this afternoon, so he must have known something beforehand...
While Gu Yusheng had no intent to deceive Qin Zhiâai, he didnât intend to give her all the details, either; he had more crucial matters he wanted to discuss with her.
âBy pure coincidence, I got to know about her plans from a friend.â
Even though, Gu Yusheng did not name her, Qin Zhiâai understood that he was referring to Liang Doukou.
âDonât worry. She will never harm you or your family again,â Gu Yusheng reassured her quickly.
âOh,â Qin Zhiâai replied. Recalling the news of his marriage to Liang Doukou, she did not know what else to say to him.
The rain became increasingly heavier, and the sound of raindrops pattering throughout their surroundings was constant.
Occasionally, a gust of wind would blow, bringing with it dampness and chill.
Seeing that she was silent, Gu Yusheng turned to look at her. He recalled how he had intentionally asked Xiaowang to release the news yesterday. While he wasnât certain if she had seen it, he still asked, âIs there anything else youâd like to ask me?â