61: Chapter 61: Forsaking Friends Upon Seeing Wealth 61: Chapter 61: Forsaking Friends Upon Seeing Wealth Tang Chuxia knocked on Gu Nanzhi’s head, “If he’s thinking about you, why would he hang around at my doorstep?”
Gu Nanzhi suddenly paused, not forgetting to say, “Right, could he be trying to have both sisters at once?”
Tang Chuxia rolled her eyes at her and ground out through clenched teeth, “Gu Nanzhi, do you even have a brain?”
Gu Nanzhi let out a cry, touching her head, “Right here!”
Why was her best friend from the original host so bizarre?
Did she want to replace her?
But thinking of Gu Beihuai, she still put on a smile, taking hold of Gu Nanzhi’s cheeks with both hands.
“Dear, think about it, having both sisters, do you want a tour in prison?”
After reminding her, Gu Nanzhi giggled and grabbed Tang Chuxia’s hands, “I forgot we are in a monogamous system now!”
Tang Chuxia gritted her teeth, “It’s always been monogamy!”
“Oh, my mistake, even though monogamy was always there, concubines were allowed in the past!”
Gu Nanzhi still thought she was making sense, pulling away Tang Chuxia’s hand, “Honestly speaking, there’s really no need for monogamy anyway.
Men can’t stop cheating, so a system of one husband, many mistresses could correspond to one wife, many lovers too.”
A logical fall dropped into Tang Chuxia’s mind, and she felt like she couldn’t hear anymore.
It was simply outrageous.
She had never seen someone so audacious.
“Talking about Lin Qingchen!”
She couldn’t help but remind Gu Nanzhi, who then suddenly realized and laughed goofily, covering her forehead, “Has he fallen for someone else?
Tang Chuxia was too lazy to roll her eyes, given how Gu Nanzhi’s mind wasn’t like normal people’s.
She could only remind her, “Have you forgotten when he left that year, you had me deliver him a letter?
What exactly did that letter say?”
When Gu Nanzhi heard about the letter, she began to shrink back until she saw Tang Jianjun coming out and quickly slid behind him.
Tang Jianjun, seeing Gu Nanzhi , laughed, “Why are you acting like a little mouse?
What did Xiaxia do to you?”
He flicked Gu Nanzhi’s forehead, and Gu Nanzhi acted all innocent, “Big bro, come on, I’m not Xiaxia, why are you bullying me ?”
Tang Jianjun pretended to drag her out from behind him, and Gu Nanzhi immediately cowered and said with a smile, “Big bro, I was wrong!
He looked toward Tang Chuxia, and Tang Chuxia shrugged, “Don’t look at me, it’s no use, it’s her peach blossom debt!”
Tang Jianjun became even more curious, peeking at the doorstep, and just happened to make eye contact with Lin Qingchen.
The two stared at each other for three seconds, and Tang Jianjun retracted his neck, looking back at Gu Nanzhi, “Where did you go to light such tall incense?”
Tang Chuxia laughed, typical of her big brother, with that remark.
“Definitely lit some incense to see ghosts, big bro, why don’t you go and ask him what he is really here for?”
Gu Nanzhi was being deliberately coquettish.
Tang Jianjun rubbed his chin; there’s definitely something going on!
He couldn’t help but want to laugh more.
He hadn’t expected Gu Nanzhi, who was usually so straightforward, to show such a girlish attitude one day.
He didn’t refuse after all, also curious about what business the ethereal man standing at the doorstep had.
Tang Jianjun stepped outside while Tang Chuxia and Gu Nanzhi peeked from behind the door.
“Do you think big bro won’t end up hitting him?”
Gu Nanzhi was somewhat concerned.
Tang Chuxia was speechless, choking up at the realization of what it meant to be love-struck.
Were they just heartbroken already?
And if the two were to become a couple, what then?
Just thinking about that scenario made Tang Chuxia feel overwhelmed, truly afraid that Gu Nanzhi would fall in too deep.
Outside, Tang Jianjun approached Lin Qingchen, “Who are you looking for?”
Lin Qingchen, exceptionally handsome, stood unflinchingly in front of the robust Tang Jianjun and smiled, “Is this Comrade Tang Chuxia’s home?”
Tang Jianjun was stunned for a moment, having thought he was here for Gu Nanzhi, but this person had come directly to his sister.
Lin Qingchen said, “Comrade, I need to discuss something with Comrade Tang Chuxia.
Could you call her for me?”
Tang Jianjun grew more suspicious, worried that this man might have ill intentions, so he cautiously asked, “I’m Xiaxia’s elder brother.
Extending his hand, Lin Qingchen shook hands with Tang Jianjun.
My name is Lin Qingchen, and I’m currently a student at Kyoto University!”
Tang Jianjun was taken aback.
Wasn’t that in the capital?
Although Tang Jianjun hadn’t attended university, he was directly admitted into a military academy in the army, which was no less prestigious than Kyoto University.
He sized up Lin Qingchen, “Are you really here for Xiaxia?”
Lin Qingchen nodded, “We parted two years ago.
There are some things I need to clarify!”
Unable to obstruct further, Tang Jianjun was about to call someone out when he saw Tang Chuxia walk over, followed by Gu Nanzhi.
Gu Nanzhi’s expression wasn’t very pleasant.
He had thought the visitor was here for him, only to find they were here for Tang Chuxia.
After exchanging greetings, Lin Qingchen said to Tang Chuxia, “Mr.
Tang, could we possibly have a private chat?”
Tang Chuxia looked at Gu Nanzhi, who stiffened his neck, “Go ahead with your conversation.
We won’t disturb you!”
Gu Nanzhi pulled on Tang Jianjun’s arm and headed back into the yard, leaving Tang Chuxia to turn to Lin Qingchen, “Is there something you needed?”
Lin Qingchen looked around and handed Tang Chuxia a letter.
“We parted without me returning your letter.
Now that I’m back, I hope I haven’t disappointed you!”
Tang Chuxia stared at the letter, then looked at Lin Qingchen, and suddenly laughed.
“Lin Qingchen, are you still a Taoist?”
Lin Qingchen clasped his hands together and bowed to Tang Chuxia, “The sect is well-known; unless one dies or the Tao fades, one cannot leave the sect.”
That meant he was still a little Taoist.
Tang Chuxia didn’t rush to open the letter but smiled widely as she gazed into Lin Qingchen’s eyes.
“Little Taoist, let me ask you something.
Do ghosts and deities really exist in this world?”
Lin Qingchen lifted his gaze to Tang Chuxia, his eyes clear and purer than anything of this world.
The corners of his mouth curved slightly.
Tang, you should know better than I do!”
Tang Chuxia was startled for a moment, then realized something, extending her hand forward, nearly touching Lin Qingchen’s nose with her finger.
Behind the door, Gu Nanzhi gripped Tang Jianjun’s arm with such force.
Tang Jianjun grimaced in pain.
Though not afraid of injury, being pinched was still something he’d rather not endure.
He grasped Gu Nanzhi’s wrist, rescuing his own arm, and teased.
Gu Nanzhi ground his teeth, “What about sisterhood, huh?
Sharing joys and hardships together?
Tang Chuxia, that fickle traitor!”
Tang Jianjun pressed her forehead, “Speak properly, who’s being fickle?”
He peeked outside; Tang Chuxia was leaning even closer, about to stick right to him.
Actually… it really was a bit… that… indeed!