Chapter 5 – He Was Too Naive
Yang Jiaojiao blocking the way was just a minor interlude for Gu Yu.
The real main event was going to Qingshan Academy.
Although Gu Yu didn’t intend to stop Director Qingshan if he was determined to seek death, Director Qingshan had been very dedicated in teaching Gu Qingheng, making Gu Yu feel that it was better for him to stay alive.
Otherwise, even if Gu Qingheng cried and begged, Gu Yu wouldn’t have made such troublesome amnesia medicine.
“Brother-in-law, don’t say too much later. If Director Qingshan notices anything, it will be terrible.”
“Mm, I know! But you should be careful not to speak too quickly and say something.”
“I would never!”
The restaurant where they had just eaten was not far from Qingshan Academy, so it only took about ten minutes for Gu Yu and his group to arrive at the main entrance of the academy.
If Yang Jiaojiao hadn’t blocked their way halfway, the time could have been cut in half.
After Gu Qingheng finished speaking with a nervous expression, he didn’t waste any more time and directly led Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao into the academy.
On the way, they didn’t see any other students, which made Gu Qingheng quicken his pace.
If he had seen other students upon entering, Gu Qingheng would have been able to breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that Director Qingshan was in good condition.
But now, he couldn’t even see a single person.
Could it be that Director Qingshan, after learning that the Wang Clan was wiped out, had no other worries in his heart and therefore stopped teaching?
And asked the students to leave the academy?
If Director Qingshan had no intention of seeking death, it wouldn’t matter even if he stopped teaching.
But the crucial thing was that he did!
The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became, wishing he could attach wheels to his feet and roll straight to Director Qingshan.
At the same time, he silently prayed within his heart… Director Qingshan, please don’t do anything foolish!
Fortunately, Gu Qingheng’s worries did not come true. When the three of them arrived at Director Qingshan’s residence, he was still sitting at the table, with a wine pot and cup in front of him.
Director Qingshan had a smile on his face, completely different from his usual serious demeanor, which made Gu Qingheng’s heart skip a beat.
He was afraid that they would really have to ask Xi Yang to come and capture him tonight.
“Director, I’ve returned!”
“It’s Qingheng! Good. Although I didn’t personally go to the capital to witness the destruction of the Wang Clan, you, as my disciple, went on my behalf… Haha, I’m so happy today. I must have a few more drinks!”
“Director, are you alright? Why don’t you come and stay at my place for a while? I happen to have a few questions that I can’t figure out no matter how much I think about them!”
Seeing Director Qingshan reach for the wine cup, Gu Qingheng wanted to snatch it away, but he was afraid of angering the Director, so he could only watch as the Director drank cup after cup.
Soon, Director Qingshan’s cheeks turned red.
His eyes also began to blur.
At this moment, Gu Qingheng looked to Gu Yu for help, but Gu Yu shook his head at him, then made a gesture of being tied up with both hands, signaling Gu Qingheng not to do anything.
If Director Qingshan got drunk, it would be easier for Xi Yang to capture him tonight.
Although they could also use medicinal powder, it was better to save it if they could.
Medicinal powder wasn’t blown in by the wind!
One doesn’t know the price of firewood and rice until they keep a household. Every time the younger brother-in-law and Xi Yang came to ask for medicinal powder, Gu Yu would feel the pinch.
But he couldn’t refuse, otherwise, they would cause trouble again.
When he saw Gu Yu’s gesture, Gu Qingheng immediately nodded, understanding Gu Yu’s intention.
For now, the priority was to keep Director Qingshan stable!
“No, Qingheng, you’ve grown up too! Didn’t you say you were going to participate in the imperial examination next year? I have nothing more to teach you. From now on, you’ll have to rely on yourself!”
“Director, even if I participate in the imperial examination, I will always be your student!”
“In a few more days, I will be going on a long journey, and perhaps I will never return… Qingheng, if you achieve good results in the imperial examination, then raise three cups of wine to the moon. I might know it from afar.”
“I…”
“That’s enough, there’s no need to say anything else! It has made me feel much better to see you today. Go back now!”
Although Director Qingshan seemed drunk, his words were coherent. After he finished speaking, he waved his sleeve at Gu Qingheng.
If it were anyone else, they might not have noticed anything unusual about those words.
But for Gu Qingheng, who knew the truth, he immediately understood what Director Qingshan wanted to do!
The Director truly wanted to seek death!
Thinking of this, Gu Qingheng suddenly calmed down.
He was too naive.
He thought he could really persuade Director Qingshan and help him live a good life… Ever since his whole family was executed, the Director’s heart had died.
Only the desire to avenge the Wang Clan had supported him to live on.
Now that his wish had been fulfilled, Director Qingshan would have no more attachments.
Even if he was the Director’s most proud student, he couldn’t stop it…
Therefore, Xi Yang still had to step in and directly capture Director Qingshan.
“Director, I am very grateful for your teachings over the past few years! You brought me into the academy and taught me a lot, so I won’t stand by and watch…”
“Qingheng, Director Qingshan wants to be alone. You shouldn’t disturb him here.”
Before Gu Qingheng could finish speaking, Gu Yu kicked him, forcefully stopping Gu Qingheng’s words from being fully spoken.
Earlier, at the entrance of Qingshan Academy, Gu Yu had told Gu Qingheng not to speak too quickly.
As a result, this guy still couldn’t control his mouth!
Fortunately, nothing too much was exposed.
Gu Qingheng also realized that he had almost let slip his words, and after that, he didn’t say anything more. He just bowed solemnly to Director Qingshan and then left Qingshan Academy with Gu Yu.
Unlike the tense mood when they arrived, they were now depressed and dispirited.
“Brother-in-law, you must ask Xi Yang to capture Director Qingshan! If we don’t intervene, the Director will definitely want to die.”
“Mm, don’t worry! Xi Yang is quite steady in his work, and I estimate that Director Qingshan doesn’t want to seek death these few days. He will wait for another five days.”
“???”
After walking for a while, Gu Qingheng finally spoke to Gu Yu.
However, after Gu Yu replied, Gu Qingheng’s face showed a trace of puzzlement.
How did his brother-in-law know when Director Qingshan would die?
Looking at Director Qingshan’s state just now, it seemed like he could seek death at any moment…
“I asked the Alliance to help investigate. The date of the execution of Director Qingshan’s family was exactly five days from now.”
“I see.”
Gu Yu always prepared in advance for what he needed to do.
As for Director Qingshan, he had already inquired with the Alliance about the specific situation, so that he could better grasp the situation.
Moreover, it was a convenient organization like the Alliance to inquire with, and it would be a waste not to check.
