Bringing love across time and space

Gu Yuzhe took a few days off and returned to Dayan with Lin Qingya.

The purpose of this trip was clear. He wanted to use these few days of leisure to go to Kyoto to check the accounts of these shops.

Conduct a detailed review and verification of the accounts of all its stores.

Then, he personally handed over the share he deserved to Lin Qingya.

Gu Yuzhe felt that modern life was enjoyable, so he wanted to hand over these shops to his eldest brother.

He comes back once a year to check the accounts and inspect all matters in these stores.

He had informed his elder brother in advance, and his elder brother agreed.

He also carefully negotiated with the shop owners to conduct an account audit every two months.

And all account books must be transferred to Kyoto for him and his elder brother to review personally.

In these shops, whether it is the shrewd and capable shopkeepers or the diligent and responsible shop assistants,

Even the skilled chefs in the kitchen have signed contracts to sell themselves to their death.

The heaviness of this contract made Gu Yuzhe feel an indescribable trust and peace of mind towards them.

Even if there are occasional villains who try to be clever, they will not be able to shake the overall situation in the slightest.

It is precisely because of such a group of loyal and reliable people that powerful figures like Prime Minister Lin can

Even if you covet the secret recipe, it is difficult to get it.

Even if you are lucky enough to get the secret recipe, without the unique ingredients, such as the fiery chili peppers and the fragrant cumin,

And the carefully prepared hot pot base, all was in vain.

Perhaps, it was these reasons that made the guys under Gu Yuzhe,

Even in the face of temptation, he was able to stick to his bottom line and never revealed any of the secret recipe.

Before leaving, Gu Yuzhe reluctantly said goodbye to Lin Qingya and everyone else, and then jumped on his horse, with the sound of horse hooves.

Raising a cloud of dust, he hurriedly set off on his journey home.

However, he didn't know that the news of Gu Yuchen's disappearance was blocked by Lin Qingya with an iron fist.

She knew very well that peace and stability at this moment were vital to everyone.

Therefore, she decided to keep the matter deep in her heart and not let any news leak out, so as not to cause unnecessary panic and disturbance.

It has been some time since the third prince Gu Xian returned to Haozhou.

This Haozhou city has been a prosperous place since ancient times, and its streets and alleys are filled with rich cultural heritage and the atmosphere of market life.

Yesterday, Gu Xian strolled through the streets and alleys, feeling this familiar yet unfamiliar atmosphere.

The sun was shining and the breeze was not dry, and Gu Xian suddenly decided to go to a teahouse in the city to take a rest.

This teahouse is called "Mingxiang Pavilion" and is a well-known place for tea tasting in Haozhou City.

Outside the teahouse, the antique plaque sparkles in the sun; inside the teahouse, the lingering aroma of tea and the melodious sound of piano make people feel relaxed and happy.

Gu Xian found a seat by the window and sat down.

Sipping the fragrant tea, admiring the street view outside the window, and enjoying the rare tranquility and comfort.

However, this tranquility did not last long as it was broken by a sudden figure.

The figure was as light as the wind, and her steps were graceful. Her elegant dress swayed gently in the breeze, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.

Gu Xian looked up and saw that it was Yan Xiaoyan.

Yan Xiaoyan has known Gu Xian since childhood.

She has a gentle personality, is both talented and beautiful, and is the dream lover of many young talents in Kyoto.

However, there is only Gu Xian in her heart now.

A month ago, Yan Xiaoyan learned that Gu Xian would definitely return to Haozhou.

He resolutely left Yuanling County and came to Haozhou alone to wait for Gu Xian.

She felt that since Gu Xian was sent to Haozhou, he would definitely come back.

If she comes to Haozhou again, the fate between them will not be interrupted.

So she settled down in Haozhou, waiting to meet Gu Xian again.

However, Yan Xiaoyan's move was strongly opposed by her family.

Mr. Yan believes that girls should not stay outside for too long.

Not only is it easy to attract rumors, but it is also difficult to guarantee safety.

Mrs. Yan was even more worried. She was concerned about Yan Xiaoyan's safety all day long, and she became sick with anxiety.

However, no matter how her family tried to persuade her, Yan Xiaoyan remained unmoved.

She firmly believed that her choice was correct and she believed that Gu Xian would definitely come back.

Faced with their daughter's stubbornness and persistence, Mr. and Mrs. Yan had no choice but to compromise.

They were worried that if they pushed Yan Xiaoyan too far, she would do something stupid, which would be too late for her to regret.

Therefore, Lord Yan not only prepared enough banknotes for Yan Xiaoyan, but also sent her several agile secret guards.

These secret guards followed Yan Xiaoyan like a shadow.

Keeping her safe at all times.

In this way, Lord Yan and his wife felt a little relieved.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is already yesterday.

When Yan Xiaoyan learned that Gu Xian went to "Mingxiang Pavilion" to drink tea, she immediately rushed to the teahouse.

She was dressed elegantly, with a faint smile on her face, as if she was confident.

When Yan Xiaoyan walked into the teahouse, she immediately saw Gu Xian sitting by the window.

An indescribable excitement and joy surged in her heart.

However, when she saw Gu Xian for the first time,

But I found that there seemed to be some evasion in his eyes, and he stood up and walked out.

Yan Xiaoyan's heart sank. Could it be that Gu Xian was still avoiding her?

She didn't want to believe this was true, so she decided to take the initiative to break the awkwardness and silence.

She walked to Gu Xian's table and said with a smile, "Third Master, how come you finished your tea so quickly?"

When Gu Xian saw Yan Xiaoyan coming over, his heart tightened.

He wanted to take the opportunity to slip away, but Yan Xiaoyan seemed to see through his thoughts and stood in front of him one step faster than him.

Gu Xian smiled helplessly and said, "I don't want to leave, I just want to go to the toilet."

There was no trace of embarrassment of lying on his face, as if he really was going to the toilet.

However, Yan Xiaoyan didn't buy it. She glared at Gu Xian, with a bit of blame and dissatisfaction in her tone:

"Why, you've lied to me after not seeing me for a few days? You don't even dare to tell the truth now!"

Yan Xiaoyan's sarcastic words instantly made Gu Xian's face blush.

He scratched his head in embarrassment, feeling secretly annoyed.

He understood Yan Xiaoyan's feelings, but now he felt lost and confused about his own feelings.

He didn't know what kind of feelings he had for Yan Xiaoyan?

Do you like it?

Or mercy?

Or is it just the concern of an ordinary friend?

Therefore, before he was sure of his feelings, he didn't dare to get close to Yan Xiaoyan easily.

He felt that keeping a certain distance would be good for both of them.

However, Yan Xiaoyan did not seem to understand his difficulties and struggles.

She was like a piece of plaster, sticking to him tightly and leaving him nowhere to escape.

While Yan Xiaoyan was looking at her seat, Gu Xian rushed out.

At this moment, Yan Xiaoyan suddenly reacted. She saw Gu Xian trying to slip away when she wasn't paying attention.

So she immediately chased after him, shouting as she ran:

"Husband, wait for me! I can't catch up with you! How could you be so cruel to make me run so fast with you!"

This shout not only stunned Gu Xian, but also stunned everyone in the teahouse.

They all turned to look at Yan Xiaoyan and Gu Xian, with expressions of surprise and curiosity on their faces.

Gu Xian was even more confused. He didn't expect Yan Xiaoyan to be so bold and direct in calling him "husband".

What made him even more speechless was,

His servant even started to jeer, "Sir, don't run so fast! I can't keep up!"

At this moment, Gu Xian felt extremely desperate.

He felt as if his life was about to be ruined by these two people.

As he ran, he looked back at Yan Xiaoyan and the servant, his heart filled with helplessness and irritability.

However, at this moment, a sudden change broke the chaos and noise.

Suddenly, a burly man rushed into the teahouse, holding a shiny kitchen knife and chopped at Gu Xian.

This sudden change caught everyone off guard. They screamed and ran away, and the teahouse was in chaos.

Gu Xian was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he instinctively wanted to avoid the kitchen knife.

However, because he ran too fast and too quickly, his feet slipped and he fell to the ground.

At this critical moment, Yan Xiaoyan stepped forward.

She quickly pulled out a whip from her waist and swung it at the burly man.

There was only a crisp sound of "pop".

The whip hit the strong man's wrist accurately. The strong man felt pain and the kitchen knife in his hand fell to the ground.

Yan Xiaoyan took the opportunity to pick up the kitchen knife, pointed at the strong man and shouted:

"You are so bold! How dare you kill someone in broad daylight! Do you know where this is? This is Haozhou City! Aren't you afraid of the law?"

These words frightened the strong man so much that he trembled all over.

He looked at the kitchen knife in his hand and then at Gu Xian's fierce eyes.

Finally, he fell to the ground with the kitchen knife in his hand, foaming at the mouth.

There were several people in the teahouse who knew this person, and they all said that he was suffering from epilepsy.

Then several people worked together to lift the man up and went back to look for the family of the epileptic patient.

This sudden disturbance finally subsided, and the storyteller's voice could be heard again in the teahouse.

Gu Xian also got up from the ground and brushed off the dust on his body.

He looked at Yan Xiaoyan gratefully and said, "Thank you Miss Yan for your help! I will never forget your kindness today!"

Yan Xiaoyan smiled and said, "Third Young Master, you are too polite! This is what I should do! I just didn't expect to meet you here! I didn't expect something like this to happen!"

Gu Xian sighed and said, "Yes! The world is so unpredictable! By the way! Why is Miss Yan in Haozhou? Shouldn't you be in Kyoto?"

Yan Xiaoyan lowered her head and said shyly, "I came here specially to wait for you! I heard that you were back! So I came to Haozhou to find you!"

When Gu Xian heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He didn't expect that Yan Xiaoyan would leave Kyoto for him and come to Haozhou alone.

This deep friendship made him feel extremely moved and guilty.

He looked at Yan Xiaoyan's eyes full of expectation and affection.

I couldn't help thinking to myself:

How should I deal with this feeling?

Should I accept or reject?

If you accept,

So can I bring her happiness?

If refused,

So how can I comfort her wounded heart?

These questions weighed on his heart like mountains, making him feel extremely heavy and confused.

He lowered his head silently, lost in thought.

At this moment, Yan Xiaoyan suddenly broke the silence: "Third Master! Are you thinking about me?"

Gu Xian was stunned and looked up at Yan Xiaoyan.

I saw a gentle smile on her face, her eyes full of expectation and desire.

This made him feel a little flustered.

He didn't know how to answer this question?

Should I answer honestly?

Or should I find an excuse to get away with it?

finally,

He chose the latter.

He smiled and said, "Miss Yan, you are joking! Why would I miss you? We are just friends who haven't seen each other for a long time!"

When Yan Xiaoyan heard this, the smile on her face froze. A trace of disappointment and loneliness flashed in her eyes.

However, she did not give up.

She knew that Gu Xian was avoiding her feelings, but she didn't intend to give up.

She believed that as long as she persisted, she would be able to win his heart one day.

So, she smiled and said, "It doesn't matter! It doesn't matter if Third Young Master doesn't miss me! I will always wait for you! Until the day you miss me!"

Gu Xian shook his head helplessly and said:

"Miss Yan! Why are you so persistent? The world is so big, there are so many good men. Why do you have to focus on me?"

Yan Xiaoyan said firmly: "Third Master! You know how I feel about you! I am willing to give everything for you! Even if I have to wait for you for my whole life! I am willing to do so!"

Gu Xian looked at Yan Xiaoyan's determined eyes and persistent expression, and couldn't help feeling inexplicably moved.

He knew that he would never be able to get Lin Qingya's love in this life.

If he failed to live up to Yan Xiaoyan's deep friendship, would he become a scumbag?