Chapter 128 can be considered a desperate attempt to find a cure.
Chapter 128 can be considered a desperate attempt to find a cure.
Yu Zechuan was taken aback by Su Huaiqi's question. Wasn't it a good thing to come back early?
"I came back after the business was finished."
Su Huaiqi realized that her question was a bit strange, so she smiled awkwardly and continued, "How did the talks go? Yun Hailong didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"
Yu Zechuan took a few steps toward Su Huaiqi and said in a low voice, "This is not the place to talk. Let's go back and talk."
After the two returned to the courtyard, Li Hengzhi also brought Bai Heming over. Behind them were several seniors who had come along to join in the fun, as well as Xi Ming, Xi Zhenzhen, and Yun Zhiye.
The once relatively empty courtyard was instantly filled with people.
"Why don't we sit in the small flower hall and talk?" Su Huaiqi suggested.
After all, there were only four stone benches in the courtyard, so they had to be given to the seniors. Besides, it was windy at night, and it was quite cold standing there for a while.
So, the group of people headed towards the small flower hall.
Su Huaiqi, who was following at the back, couldn't help but ask Bai Heming, "Brother Bai, why are all the seniors here?"
Even Xie, the most reliable leader in her heart, and Uncle Chen came along.
"We met Senior Mu on our way here, and soon all the seniors arrived." Bai Heming hadn't expected so many people to follow him.
Sitting on a chair in the small flower hall, feeling the warmth of the room, Su Huaiqi secretly yawned when no one was looking.
She leaned back in her chair, resting her chin on her hand. At first, she could clearly hear what Yu Zechuan was saying beside her, but as time went on, Yu Zechuan's voice became more and more faint and indistinct. Finally, her head sank and she fell into a deep sleep.
Yu Zechuan hadn't expected that he'd managed to put Su Huaiqi to sleep before he'd even said a few words. He could only loosen his outer garment and gently cover her with it before lowering his voice to continue:
"Yun Hailong came to me this time to discuss a business deal. He wants me to introduce him to a master of disguise."
"Disguise? Could it be..." Bai Heming glanced at Xi Zhenzhen, seemingly guessing something.
Yu Zechuan: "He didn't say exactly what he wanted to do, but he claimed that his son wanted to learn the art of disguise, so he wanted me to find him a good teacher."
"Pah, what a lame excuse. His thoughts are practically written all over his face," Xi Ming couldn't help but spit out.
After Xi Zhenzhen was rescued, Yun Hailong lost his leverage and could no longer threaten Xi Ming, let alone get the screen painting from him. In addition, the mysterious man was pressing him hard, and remembering the lesson the mysterious man had taught him not long ago, Yun Hailong acted rashly and came up with this plan.
He thought of finding someone to disguise themselves as Xi Zhenzhen, so that he could at least trick Xi Ming into giving him the screen painting.
"I wonder what Young Master Yu's reply was?" Chen Kangnian asked, glancing at Yu Zechuan.
“This matter is not within the business scope of Wutong Manor, so even if I refuse directly, Yun Hailong will have nothing to say. But since I want to befriend him and gain his trust, I must do my best to meet his request, even if it is not an easy thing to do.”
Upon hearing this, Li Hengzhi couldn't help but let out a strange laugh. He recalled the feigned politeness between Yu Zechuan and Yun Hailong at the dinner table, as well as Yu Zechuan's troubled yet eager-to-help expression. He immediately felt that Yu Zechuan had a talent for acting.
Chen Kangnian: "Looking at it this way, Yun Hailong was really grasping at straws in his desperation. It seems that Zhenzhen's rescue has had a significant impact on him."
Xie Zhi snorted coldly, "Cooperating with the mysterious man is no different from asking a tiger for its skin. Yun Hailong lost an important hostage, and I don't believe the mysterious man will let him off easily. He is reaping what he sowed."
"Alright, that's enough for today. Everyone must be tired, get some rest." Chen Kangnian noticed that Yu Zechuan's attention was on Su Huaiqi, and feeling sorry for Su Huaiqi sleeping on the chair, he didn't say anything more and dismissed the group on the spot.
Upon hearing this, Yu Zechuan carefully picked up Su Huai and was about to leave the small flower hall when he heard Mu Qing's voice.
"Young Master Yu, after Miss Su wakes up, remember to ask her if she has something to say to you."
Although Yu Zechuan was somewhat puzzled, he nodded to Mu Qing before turning and leaving.
I wonder what Qiqi wanted to say to him?
When Su Huaiqi woke up, it was already the morning of the next day. She lay in bed without moving, her mind racing as she thought about everything that had happened the day before.
How did she fall asleep?
I wonder what exactly happened to Yu Zechuan in Weiyu Tower that caused him to miss such an important event.
No, she needs to go ask Yu Zechuan again before breakfast, and also thank him.
She was probably able to get back to her bedroom from the small flower hall with Yu Zechuan's help. Fortunately, she's quite thin now, so being carried back wasn't too embarrassing.
After thinking everything through, Su Huaiqi remained curled up in bed, motionless. It wasn't that she didn't want to move, but getting up in the dead of winter was really difficult, and with no central heating, underfloor heating, or air conditioning, she always had to dawdle for ages to get out of bed.
When Su Huaiqi finally finished getting ready and pushed open the door to go out, Yu Zechuan had already finished a set of boxing moves in the courtyard and started practicing his sword.
Su Huaiqi was captivated by Yu Zechuan's elegant and unrestrained swordsmanship, so he went straight back into the house, picked up his short sword, and shouted.
"Here I come, take this!"
Su Huaiqi drew his sword and charged forward against the wind, aiming straight at Yu Zechuan.
Yu Zechuan chuckled as he watched Su Huaiqi's attack. With a flick of his wrist, he dodged her sword and then turned around to get behind Su Huaiqi.
Su Huaiqi caught a glimpse of Yu Zechuan's location out of the corner of his eye, hurriedly turned around to retaliate, but stumbled and almost knelt down in front of Yu Zechuan.
Frustrated by his initial setback, Su Huaiqi regained his footing and launched another fierce attack, thrusting his sword at Yu Zechuan, only to have it easily deflected. Yu Zechuan's swordplay was like a whirlwind, forcing Su Huaiqi to retreat repeatedly, his earlier composure gradually fading.
"I'm not playing anymore!" Su Huaiqi, who had been "completely crushed," quickly raised his hand to admit defeat.
Yu Zechuan smiled faintly, looking at Su Huaiqi who was leaning on his sword and panting heavily, and reminded him: "Swordsmanship is not only about speed but also about stability. You are too impatient."
Although Su Huaiqi was somewhat unhappy with the outcome of the fight, Yu Zechuan's words were quite reasonable, so she silently put away her short sword and nodded to indicate that she understood.
Seeing Su Huaiqi's frustration, Yu Zechuan changed the subject and continued, "Although your moves were still full of flaws today, you have made great progress compared to before. You still need to practice more."
"Really!" Upon hearing Yu Zechuan's praise, Su Huaiqi's brows immediately relaxed, and even his dim eyes instantly brightened.
Yu Zechuan's gaze was warm and encouraging. He saw a hint of joy flash across Su Huaiqi's eyes and patted her shoulder.
"Really, so we need to keep working hard."
Su Huaiqi was suddenly delighted, and a slightly embarrassed smile appeared on her face. Suddenly, she realized that she seemed to have some questions to ask, so she hurriedly turned to look at Yu Zechuan, but unexpectedly their eyes met in mid-air.
“By the way, you last night…” Su Huaiqi began to speak, but was immediately interrupted by Yu Zechuan.
At the same time, Yu Zechuan also spoke up: "I heard that you last night..." Before he could finish speaking, the two of them stopped in unison and looked at each other.
Su Huaiqi hadn't expected them to speak at the same time, so he blinked and asked again, somewhat uncertainly, "Why don't you go first?"
Yu Zechuan smiled slightly, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes, as if he had already guessed what Su Huaiqi wanted to ask. He shook his head at Su Huaiqi and said, "I'm not in a hurry, you go first."
Su Huaiqi swallowed hard, touched his nose, and stammered again, "Um, about last night, I accidentally fell asleep, and I just wanted to know what Yun Hailong talked to you about yesterday."
Yu Zechuan blinked, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense: "Oh? What happened last night? You want to know?"
“Of course! Otherwise, why would I ask you?” Su Huaiqi replied.
Yu Zechuan nodded. "You can want to know, but you have to tell me first, was there anything you wanted to ask me yesterday?"
"Huh? I'm asking you? Aren't I asking you right now?" Su Huaiqi was completely confused by Yu Zechuan's words.
What to ask, and what not to ask?
This left Su Huaiqi completely confused.
Seeing Su Huaiqi's confused look, Yu Zechuan reminded her, "Senior Mu said you have something you want to tell me, but you need my permission."
"Ah! I remember now." Upon hearing the words "Senior Mu," Su Huaiqi instantly knew what Yu Zechuan was referring to.
She organized her thoughts and carefully began, "Yesterday, Brother Bai and the others discovered a cave on Qingri Peak. The seniors plan to explore it again in two days. May I go with them?"
Su Huaiqi's voice grew softer and softer as she spoke, the last few words barely louder than a mosquito's buzz. She kept her eyes glued to Yu Zechuan's expression, afraid that he would change his expression and say the "answer" she didn't want to hear.
and many more!
Why is she so fixated on Yu Zechuan's thoughts?
She has legs, so of course she can go if she wants to. She just wanted to make sure Yu Zechuan wouldn't worry, so she only mentioned it to him briefly.
Yu Zechuan watched Su Huaiqi go from being cautious at the beginning to pretending to be tough now, a hint of doting in his eyes, and deliberately kept him in suspense.
"You can go if you want, but..."
"But what!?" Su Huaiqi asked hurriedly.
"But you'll need to take me with you!"
"So you agreed! Ah Yu, you're so kind!" Su Huaiqi's mood instantly soared. She excitedly grabbed Yu Zechuan's hand, her smile as bright as the sun, almost ready to raise her arms and shout.
"Let's go, Ayu, let's go find Senior Mu. Now that you've agreed, let's see what reason Senior Mu has to refuse me this time."
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