520 Picking up garbage and marrying into a wealthy family

"Rumble..."

When Xiang Huanian and Gu Lingyan walked up the stairs, the dark clouds in the distance had already dropped heavy rain, which gradually poured towards them like a flood.

"It's raining! Umbrella, umbrella, my umbrella!"

Xiang Huanian woke up from her frightened state in an instant. She fumbled for her umbrella from her bag in a panic and held it above her head with a creak.

Almost the next second after the umbrella was opened over Xiang Huanian and Gu Lingyan's heads, crackling rain poured onto the ground beneath their feet.

"It's raining so hard..."

Xiang Huanian only brought an umbrella, which was of a portable size and could only barely cover the figures of the two of them.

Looking at the land that was getting moist at a speed visible to the naked eye, Xiang Huanian couldn't help but sigh, but the next second, Xiang Huanian realized another problem.

Whether going up or down the mountain, considering safety factors, Xiang Huanian and Gu Lingyan, including when they walked up the mountain with everyone before and supported each other, never walked on the same step, and always walked one after the other.

This means that once Xiang Huanian and Gu Lingyan start moving, one of them will be exposed to the heavy rain.

"Um……"

Obviously, Gu Lingyan also thought of this problem. He stared at Xiang Huanian's trouser legs that were quickly splashed with mud and frowned.

"Wait a minute, Mr. Gu, you hold the umbrella, and Meimei will hold it too. I'll see if there's anything I can use in my bag..."

Xiang Huanian handed the umbrella to Gu Lingyan, put Meimei into Gu Lingyan's arms, then lowered his head and began to search in her bag.

In fact, Gu Lingyan already had an idea. Looking at Xiang Huanian who was searching hard and seemed a little proud of herself for having prepared enough things, Gu Lingyan just smiled and looked at her.

"Ah! Got it! I have a really big, thick garbage bag. I can cut a hole in it and use it as a raincoat! I also brought a knife!"

Xiang Huanian took out a garbage bag from his bag, picked up his hairpin and knife, and handed them to Gu Lingyan.

Gu Lingyan: “………………”

Let’s put the garbage bags aside for now…

"What is this hairpin that looks like a pen?"

Gu Lingyan decided to ignore the garbage bag in Xiang Huanian's hand and asked a question to another object that was stretched in front of him.

"This is a knife."

Xiang Huanian pushed open the handle with one hand, revealing the mystery hidden inside to Gu Lingyan.

Gu Lingyan could clearly see the sharp blade inside: "..." What happened to his back? He felt a chill...

"You try it, Mr. Gu. The rain is so heavy, you will get wet later. It will be painful to catch a cold now."

Whenever Xiang Huanian thought of the next scene of Gu Lingyan wearing a garbage bag raincoat, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise wildly.

Gu Lingyan also saw Xiang Huanian's obvious intentions. To prevent himself from really having to wear a garbage bag, Gu Lingyan quickly said:

"Actually, I have another idea."

"what?"

Xiang Huanian suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Put your things back first... and then take the umbrella. The cat is too heavy, so I'll carry it..."

Gu Lingyan first put the garbage bag and hairpin knife in Xiang Huanian's hand back into Xiang Huanian's open bag, then handed the umbrella to Xiang Huanian, put the bag containing the cat into the cage, and after showing Meimei's head, turned around and squatted in Xiang Huanian's confused gaze.

Then, Gu Lingyan's strong hands accurately supported Xiang Huanian's legs, and with a little force, he directly lifted Xiang Huanian up on his back.

"Wait! Hey..."

Xiang Huanian only felt dizzy before his eyes, and then, when he came to his senses, he was already steadily lying on Gu Lingyan's back.

"Hold on tight, let's go back!"

Gu Lingyan's well-trained arms tightly clamped Xiang Huanian's thighs, lifted him up, adjusted his posture, and then strode forward, quickly and steadily, heading back to the top of the villa.

The feeling of having your feet in the air is actually quite amazing.

Xiang Huanian could feel that Gu Lingyan was carrying him very easily, and he was also held very steadily, with no tendency to fall at all. He felt very safe and at ease... He even felt a little dizzy.

It was like returning to a very young time. By chance, Xiang Huanian got separated from Chen Aifang and the others while watching lanterns and fireworks. Then, a kind older brother put himself on his shoulders and searched for him all the way, calling out...

At that time, Xiang Huanian was lost and confused, but he was comforted by the big brother's strong shoulders and calls.

Xiang Huanian gradually relaxed and adjusted the angle of the umbrella, trying not to block Gu Lingyan's sight or let Gu Lingyan get wet.

While Xiang Huanian was unconsciously holding Gu Lingyan's shoulders, some inevitable physical contact, through Gu Lingyan's back, directly invaded Gu Lingyan's brain with stimulation, making his composure precarious and shaky.

Not to mention, the sensitive ears could from time to time hear the hot breath coming out of Xiang Huanian's mouth while he was speaking.

Again and again, like nails piercing his conscience, they hammered at Gu Lingyan's self-control, which had become weak the moment he met Xiang Huanian.

In addition, Xiang Huanian, who felt that Gu Lingyan was tired, would come up to him from time to time and ask about his well-being. His gentle tone seemed to be even closer under the cover of an umbrella.

Although the sounds were heard by the ears, Gu Lingyan's heart cheered for them every time.

The thick rain curtain seems like a natural barrier.

Being isolated from the outside world's sounds, Gu Lingyan had the illusion that he and the little girl were dependent on each other.

Gu Lingyan was extremely thankful. It was winter, a time when it was cold and people had to dress warmly. This was a mountainous area rarely visited by people, and there was even a winter rain falling, which could calm some of his restless thoughts...

Such a close distance is really torture for Gu Lingyan, an adult male. No, it should be called a trial, which is more appropriate.

Gu Lingyan, who was in pain and happiness, was so conflicted for the first time. He hoped that this journey would end quickly, but he also didn't want it to end too soon.

"I wish the rain would stop soon..."

Worried about the evidence in the trash can, Xiang Huanian looked at the clouds rising from the rain in the distant mountains and murmured.

Gu Lingyan: “…Yes.”

For a brief moment, Gu Lingyan felt guilty for praying that the heavy rain would never stop.

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Before the muffled thunder sounded, Lin's father and Gu Shaoyu, who had just taken a bath and looked refreshed, gathered with Lin's mother and Lin Yunchu, and played chess in the room with An An and Le Le.

But after the muffled thunder sounded, they began to worry about Xiang Huanian and Gu Lingyan who were out and didn't know whether they had an umbrella with them.