"Our engagement has been canceled."
"Wasn't it canceled last night?"
"I will give you some money. You can use this money to buy a house and find a job. If you have any difficulties, tell me, and I will help you for the sake of my mother."
It seemed like the amount of money was significant, but Gu Lili refused, "No need, after the master's burial, let us never meet again. I cannot accept your money."
"Don't be stubborn, take it if it's given to you."
"No." She insisted on not accepting, "I won't take a penny of your money."
Gu Xichen was angered, "Ungrateful."
"Not taking your money makes me feel at ease, comfortable, and content." Gu Lili wrapped her coat tighter around herself, her voice firm and clear.
"I wonder if the master's spirit will return home tonight."
Upon hearing this, He Meiwei, who was mentally exhausted, instantly became alert, "Spirit returning home?"
Gu Lili looked up, "Yeah, I don't know if it will come back."
He Meiwei's face turned pale, grabbing Gu Xichen's arm tightly, "I don't want to stay here."
Gu Xichen gave the instigator a stern look and reassured in a low voice, "It's okay, I'm here." Fınd the newest release on NoveI-Fire.ɴet
He Meiwei was still scared, "I want to go back. Take me home."
No matter how Gu Xichen tried to calm her, it didn't work. In the end, he had no choice but to take her home.
After they left, Gu Lili stayed alone in front of the coffin. Having seen unclean things from a young age, she was immune, and felt no fear being there on her own.
Gu Xichen came back about forty minutes later.
As soon as he entered, he started to lecture Gu Lili, "Why did you scare her?"
"She's timid, is it my fault?"
"Seeing her, did you feel a profound sense of inferiority? Now do you understand why I like her and not you?"
"Why should I feel inferior? Was it because she wore nice clothes, wore expensive jewelry, or her heavily made-up face? Those are just appearances that money can buy, anyone can present themselves with money."
He scoffed, "Money can buy those things, but not class. The same items on you would just look vulgar and cheap."
Gu Lili snapped the book shut and looked at him seriously, "You look handsome, but you are just a superficial and sanctimonious hypocrite. The master lived in these mountains for so many years, how many times have you visited? Can be counted on one hand, right? Like father, like son, the saying is not false at all. It's a pity, the woman with your father, she can only be recognized as a wife after the master is gone. In not keeping the promises between men and women, you're exactly like your father."
Fire sparked in Gu Xichen's eyes, "Don't think I won't hit you because you're a woman."
Gu Lili smiled slightly, "Make your move if you dare."
Gu Xichen rose to his feet and charged at her, but before he got close, she kicked him, sending him flying and he landed on the ground groaning.
"My kung fu is the true transmission from the master. Do you want to try it a few more times?"
Both stopped paying attention to each other.
It was just past midnight and both were feeling sleepy, but they forced themselves to stay awake.
At this moment, a huge gust of wind howled from outside, blowing away any drowsiness they had.
Gu Lili fixed her eyes and noticed her master standing at the doorway.