Chapter 44 Heartbreaking Matters Unbefitting of Age
Facing Tang Haocang’s gratitude, Gu Yu felt no emotion, even a bit annoyed.
He had planned to extort them, but now it turned out like this. Heaven really loved to play jokes!
Xia Tian suddenly became the Sect Leader’s daughter. If he tried to extort them now, his brother-in-law would be the first to object.
“Not at all, this is also a coincidence. Perhaps even Heaven couldn’t stand it anymore, so it revealed Xia Tian’s identity at this time, allowing you to get over the pain of losing your son sooner.”
Facing Tang Haocang’s sincere thanks, Gu Yu naturally couldn’t reveal his true thoughts and could only offer perfunctory pleasantries.
Now that things had turned out this way, Gu Yu could only accept it helplessly.
Did he still have to insist on asking for benefits from the Tang Sect Leader? It was one thing before, when they were strangers, but now that he was related to Xia Tian, Gu Yu doing so might not even be tolerated by Gu Mengyao.
For the sake of some benefits, his status in his wife’s heart would rapidly decline. Gu Yu would never do such a foolish thing!
When Tang Haocang heard Gu Yu’s words, he thought Gu Yu was genuinely happy for him, so his gaze towards Gu Yu deepened with gratitude.
Tang Haocang was also filled with emotion upon finding his daughter who had been abducted for many years, and even now, he felt a sense of disbelief.
He wondered if he was dreaming, and as soon as he woke up, he would return to the painful reality.
As for Gu Mengyao and the others who understood Gu Yu, when they heard his words, they all couldn’t help but stifle their laughter, knowing that Gu Yu’s extortion plan had failed.
However, Gu Qingheng still cast a grateful glance at his brother-in-law.
If Gu Yu had continued to extort the Tang Sect Leader, he wouldn’t have known what to do.
One was his brother-in-law, and the other was his future wife. It was difficult for him!
“Now, my daughter’s safe return is all thanks to everyone’s help. If you don’t dislike it, please stay at the Tang Sect for a few more days! Let us fulfill our duties as hosts and entertain you properly.”
“Thank you for your kind offer, Sect Leader. We, Gu, will bother you for a few days. However, I’ve always heard that the Tang Sect’s hidden weapons are very famous. I wonder if I can observe them now?”
Later, when he heard Tang Haocang enthusiastically invite them, Gu Yu’s eyes couldn’t help but dart around. The words he spoke next clearly showed his lingering intentions.
Although he couldn’t extort them anymore, it shouldn’t be difficult for Gu Yu to see the Tang Sect’s hidden weapons!
Since he had already come to the Tang Sect, if he didn’t bring back some specialties, he would feel like this trip was a loss!
If he encountered something good, Gu Yu would even be willing to pay for it.
Of course, the price should be discounted.
Tang Haocang naturally didn’t refuse when he heard Gu Yu’s words, but Gu Qingheng and the others were not interested, so Ruan Zhizhi led them to rest first.
Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao, however, went with Tang Haocang to see the Tang Sect’s hidden weapons.
Gu Mengyao was very fond of all kinds of weapons, and hidden weapons were among them. The exquisitely crafted hidden weapons of the Tang Sect made Gu Mengyao exceptionally fond of them.
Therefore, when Gu Yu saw his wife’s obsessive look at the Tang Sect’s hidden weapons, he immediately generously expressed to Tang Haocang that he wanted to purchase a large quantity of hidden weapons.
Money was not a problem.
The Tang Sect had always been selling hidden weapons, and when they encountered a big spender like Gu Yu, Tang Haocang had no reason to turn him away.
In addition to giving sufficient discounts, Tang Haocang also personally gave more hidden weapons to repay the Gu family for saving his daughter.
But even so, the cost of purchasing the hidden weapons was still very high. Even the silver notes that Jiang Wenguang ‘gave’ were all spent, and Gu Yu also added some himself.
However, it was worth it if his wife could be happy.
There was no point in earning so much money and not spending it, just saving it.
Moreover, these hidden weapons might be useful in the future.
“Brother-in-law, do you think Sister Xia Tian can still go back with us? Although it’s a good thing that Sister Xia Tian found her parents, I’m really worried now! I want her to go home with us, not stay at the Tang Sect.”
After a splurge of buying, Gu Yu, carrying the purchased hidden weapons, prepared to return to his room to rest.
Gu Qingheng, who had been waiting in the room, immediately spoke with great worry when he saw Gu Yu return.
It wasn’t that he was being overly cautious, but given the current situation, Sister Xia Tian might really stay at the Tang Sect.
After all, she had just recognized her parents…
“I think Xia Tian will stay at the Tang Sect. Putting aside the fact that she just recognized her parents, Tang Haocang and his wife have experienced the pain of losing a child, and they won’t let Xia Tian leave with us now.”
“But, isn’t it very dangerous for Sister Xia Tian to stay here? After all, Tang Wenshi was harmed and killed. What if she encounters the same situation? We won’t be by her side then, I’m really worried to death.”
“Tang Wenshi’s matter can only be said to be very regrettable, but Xia Tian will not suffer the same fate as him. I believe that with the previous incident, the Tang Sect Leader will be very careful in protecting Xia Tian and will not let anything happen to her. Also, Xia Tian has changed her name and is now called Tang Lian.”
Listening to his brother-in-law’s words, Gu Yu knew that he was reluctant to let Tang Lian stay at the Tang Sect and wanted her to return to Yang Family Village with them… but this was already impossible.
Although it sounded cruel, everyone had their own path to walk, and others couldn’t interfere.
What would happen in the future still depended on Xia Tian’s own choice.
“Xia… Sister Lian’er, are you really not going back with us…”
“It’s not impossible, but I hope you can prepare yourself in advance, because the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.”
After comforting his brother-in-law, Gu Yu didn’t say much more, just reached out and patted his shoulder, wanting Gu Qingheng to quickly pull himself together.
Gu Qingheng had to figure this out himself.
No matter how much others said, it was useless.
Then, Gu Yu quickly lay down on the bed, preparing to get a good rest. Traveling for a whole month had left his body extremely exhausted, and one night’s rest was not enough.
Gu Qingheng, however, had no intention of resting at this moment. On the verge of parting with Tang Lian, he couldn’t fall asleep at all!
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“Sister Mengyao, I’m afraid I won’t be able to go back with you.”
In another room, as Tang Lian spoke, her face showed a reluctant expression, clearly indicating that she was very unwilling to make this decision.
However, her newly recognized parents did not want her to leave again.
Moreover, Ruan Zhizhi noticed Tang Lian’s incredible speed with her hands while speaking and felt that she would have greater development space at the Tang Sect.
Due to years of neglect, Tang Haocang and his wife wanted to compensate Tang Lian well.
“Lian’er, if you want to stay, then stay with peace of mind, don’t worry about us. As long as you can live well, we will be relieved.”
“Sister Mengyao, sob… I can’t bear to leave you…”
“Silly girl, all good things must come to an end. Besides, haven’t you always wanted to become stronger? Staying at the Tang Sect is obviously more suitable for you. And it’s not impossible to visit us in the future. The Gu family’s door is always open for you, so there are no big problems.”
Seeing Tang Lian’s sad look, Gu Mengyao quickly comforted her.
Although she was also reluctant to part with Tang Lian, for her sake, staying was the best choice.
She could also reunite with her parents, making Tang Lian happier.
However, Gu Mengyao was very worried about Tang Lian’s safety.
There was no other way, with the example of Tang Wenshi, it was not surprising that Gu Mengyao was worried.
Although Jiang Wenguang was dead, who knew if there would be a second Jiang Wenguang.
“However, from a safety perspective… I actually don’t want you to stay at the Tang Sect. Your current strength is too weak, and if you encounter danger, it would be terrible.”
“Sister Mengyao, don’t worry! My mother said she would take me back to Crimson Flame Fortress in a few days and let me live with my maternal grandfather for a while. Crimson Flame Fortress is not like the Tang Sect; it’s very safe.”
Upon hearing Gu Mengyao’s concern, Tang Lian shook her head at this moment, and what she said afterward indicated that she would be very safe.
After Tang Wenshi was harmed, Ruan Zhizhi no longer trusted the Tang Sect. This time, she would not compromise no matter what, for her lost and found daughter.
Even if Tang Haocang objected, Ruan Zhizhi would not compromise this time.
When Gu Mengyao heard this, she finally nodded with relief.
“It’s just, Brother Qingheng, will he be very sad when he knows I’m staying?”
“He’ll definitely be sad, but children recover quickly, so don’t overthink it. At most, you can play with him more in these next few days.”
Then, as Tang Lian hesitated to mention Gu Qingheng’s name, her heart was very complicated.
Although both Tang Lian and Gu Qingheng were young, they were precocious and more mature than their peers, so Tang Lian knew that Gu Qingheng’s liking for her was not a fleeting impulse.
Traveling thousands of miles to save her was enough to move her.
Originally, Tang Lian had a good impression of Gu Qingheng, but due to too many reasons, she couldn’t agree.
And now, with this development, even if Tang Lian agreed, they would be separated by vast distances afterwards.
Gu Qingheng and she would both grow up, and then, it was unknown whether they could maintain their original intentions.
Thinking of these heartbreaking matters that were unbefitting of her age, Tang Lian couldn’t help but sigh, but she felt that even if the road ahead was uncertain, she should still be confident.
Let’s see if she and Gu Qingheng could end up together in the future…
As for now, Sister Mengyao was right, she had to strive to become stronger!
Her hands, which were originally used for stealing, if she became proficient in hidden weapons, she would also become a very powerful person in the future. Then, even if she went to find Sister Mengyao, she could be of assistance.
Instead of serving tea and water in the military camp, she couldn’t go to the battlefield to kill enemies with Sister Mengyao.
Secretly making up her mind, Tang Lian greatly looked forward to what kind of person she would become when she grew up.
