Chapter 641 Guess
After dinner, I drank tea and enjoyed the scenery in the drawing-room on the second floor. Jing Ni and Qu Hao came to look for me.
Qu Hao held Jing Ni’s hand. Jing Ni felt a little shy, so I couldn’t help but smile.
I liked to see happy couples.
Seeing Jing Ni with Qu Hao and Mai Qi with my little uncle, I felt a sense of comfort. I had already lived for two lifetimes and liked to see happy endings. After all, everyone had suffered too much.
“Where are my little uncle and Jing Tian?” I asked Qu Hao as I poured tea for them.
Qu Hao took the teacup. “The two of them have gone to check the defenses. They also have to figure out where Gu Nian might set the traps for us.”
I laughed. “Gu Nian won’t harm us. There’s no need to be so nervous.”
Qu Hao looked at me. “Nanxing, you need to be more cautious. Gu Nian has helped you before, but his biggest problem is he has always been on the fence. However, no one can keep that going forever. This time, he will be forced to pick a side.”
I said with some uncertainty, “He will stand on our side.”
Qu Hao took a sip of his tea and looked at me. He smiled helplessly. “Nanxing, you’re not him. Also, you can’t assume he’d do that because he likes you.”
I raised an eyebrow. I wanted to retort but didn’t say anything.
Qu Hao was right. I knew that Gu Nian liked me, so I had nothing to fear. Besides, Gu Nian had never let me down. Of course, I knew Gu Nian had his own goals. But he had always tried not to harm me while pursuing his own goals.
Qu Hao added, “Gu Nian is Master Liu, one of the Seven Brothers. If Master Liu is someone who can be tied down by feelings, will he be Master Liu? Think of Master Si and Master Qi.”
I looked at Qu Hao, speechless.
“Of course, Master Liu’s stance in the Seven Brothers is the hardest to tell. This is because he is always wavering. He also needs to protect his own interest. Nanxing, don’t let down your guard against Gu Nian.”
I nodded lightly.
Qu Hao sighed lightly. “You and Tong Le are not suitable for the next step of the plan. Jing Tian and I will take over.”
I looked at him in surprise.
Qu Hao’s expression was calm.
“Tong Hui and Tong Zhuo are your families. It might be fine for you, but for Tong Le, that is asking him to cut off his own flesh. We don’t want him to live with this scar for life. So I’ll take charge instead.” Qu Hao’s attitude was firm and calm.
I looked at him curiously. “Qu Hao, are you Master San?”
Qu Hao was stunned for a moment before he smiled. “Nanxing, why would you think that?”
“Because among the Seven Brothers, only Master San has remained unknown. He’s mysterious, yet he is powerful. I believe he has hidden his identity because the exposure will harm him. After some thoughts, you’re a likely candidate.”
Even Jing Ni looked at Qu Hao in shock.
Qu Hao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “If I say no, will you believe me?”
Jing Ni and I stared at him, not saying a word.
“Tsk! What can I do to make you believe me?” He felt a little helpless.
“If it’s you, just admit it,” Jing Ni said.
“That’s right. We also hope that Master San is one of us. That way, we can at least be evenly matched. Otherwise, my little uncle and Jing Tian would really be on their own.” I was certain that Qu Hao was Master San.
“It’s a pity that I’m not. If I were, I wouldn’t have to hide it from you guys,” Qu Hao said seriously.
That’s true! Jing Ni and I exchanged a glance. We had to admit that Qu Hao was right.