Chapter 17: Fate brings together sworn enemies
Gu Yu spoke impulsively and went too far. Luckily, Gu Qingheng already considered Gu Yu to be an extraordinary person, so he wasn’t surprised to hear Gu Yu’s astonishing remarks. Instead, hearing that Gu Yu diligently studied books in town made Gu Qingheng reflect and decide to study even harder in the future. With his brother-in-law as a good role model, he couldn’t be too far behind! If Gu Yu knew what Gu Qingheng was thinking, he would be amused and speechless. He had just spoken his mind, and then, to cover his tracks, he had to continue the lie. He claimed to have gone to a bookstore in town, but in reality, he didn’t even remember the exact location of the bookstore clearly. He had only stumbled upon it when he took Mengyao Gu and her younger brother to buy books last time. However, Gu Yu didn’t elaborate further. Seeing Gu Qingheng’s admiring gaze, he felt his image in his younger brother-in-law’s eyes had instantly grown taller. The rice was now cooked. Gu Yu took out the wooden barrel filled with rice using two pieces of white cloth and then prepared two simple side dishes, finishing the lunch. When Gu Qingheng asked if they should wait for his sister to return before eating, Gu Yu shook his head and told Gu Qingheng to eat first, then rest after lunch before going back to study. Seeing Gu Yu say this, Gu Qingheng didn’t decline. He ate lunch obediently and returned to his room to study. As for napping, he would think about it after he finished reading all the books in his room! He wouldn’t nap until he finished reading for the day! While Gu Qingheng was diligently studying, Gu Yu remained at the dining table, waiting for Mengyao Gu to return, without touching his chopsticks. He wasn’t hungry, but Gu Yu was quite worried because Mengyao Gu had been gone for so long. He hoped that girl wasn’t forgetting her own safety for someone else… Although he knew this thought wasn’t ideal, Gu Yu had no relationship with Juan Liu, whereas Mengyao Gu was his wife, so he would naturally worry about Mengyao Gu first, and everyone else would come second. Fortunately, Gu Yu didn’t have to wait long. Mengyao Gu returned, looking exhausted, and gave Gu Yu a weak smile when she saw him. Seeing Mengyao Gu’s appearance, Gu Yu knew that the search had been fruitless. He didn’t say much, instead getting a bowl and chopsticks for Mengyao Gu and urging her to eat to replenish her energy. Everyone had their own circle of friends. While Gu Yu was not familiar with Juan Liu, it didn’t mean Mengyao Gu wasn’t. Gu Yu was not an overbearing or controlling person, so he wouldn’t restrict Mengyao Gu or demand that she act according to his wishes. However, all he could do now was silently support Mengyao Gu from behind. Of course, he could also consider finding the kidnappers himself… “A’yu, the village organized a search, but they didn’t find any trace of Juan Liu. The village chief said we can only let it go for now and that everyone should be careful with their own children at home to prevent such incidents from happening again.” “You didn’t find her? Don’t be sad. Perhaps there will be a turning point in the future.” “Yes, I won’t leave home anymore, because I’m also worried about you and Qingheng staying at home. It wouldn’t be good if something happened.” “I can take care of the house. However, if you stay at home, I can go to town to inquire about the progress of the disappearance.” “Really?” After eating, when Mengyao Gu’s spirits had improved a little, she suddenly realized that in her haste to find someone, she had forgotten to make lunch! The lunch they had eaten was personally cooked by Gu Yu, which made Mengyao Gu feel very guilty. She thought it was too irresponsible of her to let a man go into the kitchen. Therefore, she quickly made a promise. Although Mengyao Gu had not given up on searching for her best friend, she thought that Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng were too frail. If they stayed at home, what if the kidnappers came to their door… However, upon hearing Gu Yu say he was going to town to look for clues, Mengyao Gu’s eyes lit up, but then she quickly became worried. “A’yu, can you go to town alone? If not, I’ll go!” “It’s inconvenient for you, a woman, to inquire about information. It’s better for me to go. Besides, don’t you trust me? I won’t get into trouble. By the way, I went up the mountain this morning while I was free and chopped some bamboo, sharpened them, and buried them at the base of the wall. If you’re bored at home, you can continue doing that.” Gu Yu smiled at Mengyao Gu, not agreeing to let her go to town, but changed the subject and suggested that Mengyao Gu stay at home and make traps to relieve her boredom. Mengyao Gu nodded repeatedly, promising to complete the traps. Thus, after they ate lunch together, Gu Yu didn’t stay at home any longer but went to town for the second time. If other women had gone missing, Gu Yu wouldn’t have been so enthusiastic to help. It was mainly because Mengyao Gu was worried about her best friend’s disappearance, which made Gu Yu unable to bear seeing his little wife so anxious. She had finally gained some weight recently, and if she lost it again, it would be for nothing. So, just to lend a hand, Gu Yu decided to find out who those kidnappers were. Of course, if he couldn’t find them, it would be normal, as Gu Yu was not an immortal who could pinpoint everything. If he could find some clues about the kidnappers and hand them over to the government office, it would save him the trouble of searching. Arriving in town, Gu Yu looked at the bustling streets filled with pedestrians, wondering how likely it was to find a kidnapper among so many people. He reckoned it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack… However, even though it was unlikely, Gu Yu had to try. The best way to find the kidnapper was to use himself as bait. Gu Yu was beautiful and young. Even though he was wearing men’s clothing, he could still attract the attention of the kidnappers. Now, it was time to see if the kidnappers were unlucky enough to encounter Gu Yu, the hunter who had come specifically to catch them. As it turned out, the kidnappers had good luck. Gu Yu wandered around town all afternoon, even going to deserted and secluded corners, hoping that the kidnapper would show himself. Unfortunately, no matter how long he waited, the kidnapper never appeared. While passing by the Piaohong Courtyard, the girls on the second floor enthusiastically threw melon seeds and fruits at him, almost hitting Gu Yu’s head and leaving him with a few bumps. Gu Yu, who fled in a hurry, now understood the story of Pan An in ancient times, which was probably true. Although Gu Yu hadn’t reached the level of “Toss fruits, fill a carriage,” the continuous throwing of apples and pears as if they were free was indeed extravagant. However, the situation seemed to have reached a stalemate. What should he do next? “Master Tiger, we have inquired. The owner of Chunlai Restaurant is no ordinary person. Chengfeng Shan from the Imperial Merchant Shan Family in town is his good friend, and he is currently helping to look after the restaurant.” “Shan Chengfeng? If it’s him, then we can’t act rashly. How detestable! It’s so difficult for me to do business!” “Master Tiger, perhaps you could earn money elsewhere?” “In town, only opening a restaurant can make big money. It’s a business with tenfold profits. Where else can I find such a thing!” Just as Gu Yu, who had found nothing, stood at the corner of the alley, debating whether to return home, he suddenly heard Wang Hu’s voice from ahead. Fate brings together sworn enemies! He had encountered Wang Hu again in such a short time. Gu Yu was slightly stunned, then quickly found a corner to squat down, took out a straw mat from his spatial dimension, covered himself with it, and concealed his figure in time. In the morning, when he came to town, Wang Hu’s subordinates had already targeted Gu Yu… It was all because Wang Hu wanted to open a restaurant and was prepared to eliminate his rivals in advance by taking down Chunlai Restaurant opposite. It had to be said that Gu Yu and Wang Hu were acquaintances by now. From the beginning, when Wang Hu forcibly abducted women on the street, to being pulled by Er Tou Wang to be his backer and wanting to deal with the Gu family but being injured by Black Bear, this was the third time they had crossed paths. Although this time it was because Wang Hu’s subordinates happened to target Gu Yu, who had just left the restaurant, it didn’t prevent Gu Yu from making a heavy note under Wang Hu’s name in his little black book. “There are indeed ways to make money… it just depends on whether Master Tiger dares.” “Oh? Tell me, is there anything this young master wouldn’t dare to do?” Gu Yu, being small and well-hidden, was not found by Wang Hu and his subordinates. However, when the two talked about a more profitable method than opening a restaurant, Wang Hu’s subordinates first looked around and then whispered in Wang Hu’s ear. Such vigilant behavior made Gu Yu, hiding in the dark, curious… Although he didn’t know what method could make money, he guessed it wasn’t a good path, otherwise, they wouldn’t be so cautious now, fearing being discovered by others. “What! You said my father… are you not lying to me about this?” “I would never dare to lie to you, Master Tiger. I happened to overhear the conversation between Master and Steward Guo, and that’s how I learned about this way to make money… Master is really something, having such a good thing and not calling you, Master Tiger. Isn’t this excluding you!” “Hmph, no matter what, he’s my father, not someone you can talk about casually.” “Oh dear, look at my loose tongue, it really deserves a beating.” Then, perhaps because what the subordinate said was too shocking, Wang Hu couldn’t help but exclaim. After reacting, Wang Hu’s face showed a hint of panic, and his brows furrowed as if he had encountered a great difficulty. The subordinate, instead of stopping, quickly slapped his own face after being reprimanded by Wang Hu, begging for forgiveness. “Alright, alright. After all, you did it for my own good. Since old man isn’t afraid, why should I be afraid! We’ll do it tomorrow. When we make money, you’ll definitely get your share.” And after Wang Hu’s subordinate’s face became red and swollen, Wang Hu slowly spoke. As he spoke, he seemed to have come to terms with it. The panic on his face quickly disappeared, replaced by excitement. It was as if a mountain of gold and silver was placed before him, waiting for him to reach out and grasp it easily. “Young Master, if you want to succeed, the first batch of goods must be the best. I heard Er Tou Wang say before that those three children from the Gu family are all top-notch choices.” Just as Gu Yu was guessing what Wang Hu and his subordinate were talking about, he didn’t expect their whole family to be implicated again. … The Q version of the male lead drawn by the commissioned painter has come out! The female lead’s is also being produced quickly and will be available in a few days! In addition, this book has appeared in the mobile scrolling screen’s reservation discount. The first one is it! An 80% discount, combined with the launch of one hundred thousand words, is even more exhilarating~ Please support the author. Send monthly tickets and rewards! (The month is almost over, and the monthly tickets will expire.)
