My supermarket is connected to all worlds, and I've won so much money handing it over to the st

"He thought you weren't coming, so he specifically asked me to come and check on you," Chen Yu added. Gu Xixi perked up and quickened her pace without even realizing it.

Chen Yu noticed this and asked Ran Qing behind him, "Don't you think Xixi seems to care a lot about that Lord Shen? She's on vacation today, but she still came all the way here."

A principle that could make a working person give up their vacation and not go to work...

"You're too gossipy. Shut up right now, or I'll report you." Ran Qing remained indifferent.

Chen Yu: ...

"Xixi and I are colleagues and friends, why are you so serious?" Chen Yu was speechless, shook his head and followed inside, but didn't say anything more.

Shen Qingyan sat on the stone bench and saw Gu Xixi walking quickly towards him. It was as if he was seeing the scene of Gu Xixi running towards him when he was about to die last time.

Perhaps because she was walking in a hurry, Gu Xixi tripped over her own feet and fell to the ground.

Chu Feng and Shen Qingyan were closest to her. Chu Feng subconsciously reached out his hand, but when he saw that Shen Qingyan had already reached Gu Xixi, he forcibly withdrew his hand.

When Gu Xixi saw Chu Feng stop and Shen Qingyan reach out, she remembered the system's antics last time and simply closed her eyes.

Oh no, she's probably not going to die from this fall.

However, the next second, Shen Qingyan grabbed Gu Xixi's arms and firmly controlled her. He then straightened her up and chuckled, "Miss Gu, be careful. I'm alive and well this time."

Gu Xixi: ? ? ?

His eyes were like stars, and then he teased her with those words. Gu Xixi choked for a moment, "Which eye of yours saw me anxious... And what did you call me?!"

She immediately changed the subject, avoiding his gaze, which made him feel quite embarrassed.

The terminology was just corrected last time, and everything has been reset after just a few days?

Shen Qingyan's smile deepened. He released Gu Xixi and just looked at her with a smile for several seconds before bowing. His tone was helpless, doting, and teasing.

"Xixi, please don't be angry. Muzhi apologizes to you. Please forgive me, Xixi."

"That's more like it." Gu Xixi was genuinely happy. Shen Qingyan was in really good spirits right now, which was wonderful. "Sit down, sit down. Tell me quickly about the new policies. Do you need any help?"

Even though gender equality isn't her own world, as a girl, she still cares a lot and wants to lend a helping hand.

Shen Qingyan and Gu Xixi walked towards the stone table together. Only then did Gu Xixi notice that his leg was limping a little.

Before she could ask, Shen Qingyan explained, "I requested permission from the new emperor to continue serving in Xilan County. I was in a hurry to get back to work, and my old injury flared up. I'll be fine after some rest."

It turned out to be the case.

"You continue to sacrifice yourself for the people as always," Gu Xixi said with emotion. Shen Qingyan shook his head, swallowing back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

But Chen Yu stuck his head out and said, "No, he must be in such a hurry to see you, Miss Xixi. Lord Shen was quite anxious when he came out of the mist just now."

Shen Qingyan did not deny it, but just smiled at Chen Yu and said, "He's right."

Gu Xixi: !!!

Her face flushed slightly, and a hint of anticipation flickered in her heart. Shen Qingyan had just admitted it. Did he even know what she was saying?

Everyone says that people in ancient times were reserved and introverted, but Shen Qing's banquet... ah, why am I even looking forward to it?

Gu Xixi also stared at Shen Qingyan. Their eyes met, and a different atmosphere filled the air.

Chen Yu left silently, watching with a smile. It's going to work out, it's going to work out, the son-in-law of the Flower Country is about to appear.

“Miss Xixi, actually, I was outside the supermarket the day you left, but I was just one step away…” Shen Qingyan spoke solemnly and slowly, as if he had something very important to say.

Gu Xixi's heart pounded, and she had a premonition...

“Miss Xixi, I…” Shen Qingyan finally continued, and Chen Yu, Chu Feng and Ran Qing stared intently. However, the next second, Shen Qingyan suddenly disappeared from everyone’s sight, leaving only the last syllable of “I”.

Gu Xixi: !!!

[Brother Tongzi, what are you doing?]

[Sorry, there was a system malfunction. He was simply sent back to his study. The system is currently under repair. Repair complete, the trading channel has been restored.]

A few minutes later, Shen Qingyan emerged from the mist again, but this time his face was no longer as radiant as before. Although he was smiling, he could not hide his disappointment.

The changes were so drastic in just a few minutes that no one understood what had happened.

"There seemed to be a slight malfunction just now. Shen Qingyan, what were you trying to say?" Gu Xixi sent another message to Chu Feng: [Find some medicine for Shen Qingyan's leg injury.]

Chu Feng went to make arrangements, and Shen Qingyan sat down, shaking her head. "Just now I wanted to say that the implementation of the new policy started in Xilan County, and we did encounter difficulties... Although I had previously governed Xilan County and we had shared life and death experiences, there are still many people who do not recognize gender equality and are unwilling to let their children attend the state-run private school for free."

Gu Xixi smiled, revealing the same disappointment as Shen Qingyan. She thought... that his heart was only for the people, and that perhaps it was all just a misunderstanding and a coincidence, and that she was overthinking things.

She was overthinking things and couldn't control herself.

She immediately shifted her attention to the important matter at hand. She had considered this situation before. Logically speaking, with her reputation as a goddess savior in the Great Huang Dynasty, she should be able to promote gender equality.

Given their level of self-confidence, this policy should be easy to implement; those who disagree are probably just a bunch of scoundrels pretending to be asleep.

But in this area, I have a lot of experience in this world.

At the very least, the country's efforts and policies for gender equality could be presented to Shen Qingyan for reference, as they might offer some insights.

So Gu Xixi told a short story about history and specific events, which Shen Qingyan listened to very carefully and wrote down.

Then, when the time came and they agreed that he would come again the next day, Shen Qingyan hurriedly disappeared into the mist. Chen Yu sighed, wondering what had happened.

……

The county government office of Xilan County during the Great Huang Dynasty.

As Shen Qingyan came out of the study, Constable Cheng rushed in. "Sir, Zhang Ergou is here again. He's kneeling at the county government gate, saying he's willing to sacrifice himself for the country and work for you, but he absolutely cannot let his daughter go to a private school."

"Let's go take a look." Shen Qingyan pulled herself out of her thoughts, suppressed the sorrow in her heart, and strode outside. "Besides him, is there anyone else around?"

"Yes, many commoners who came to thank the adults are also waiting outside. Although many people agree with Zhang Ergou, many others curse him. They say that Miss Gu is a woman, and if she doesn't accept him, Zhang Ergou should die."

So most people agreed, some were still observing, and only a small minority wanted to cause trouble. Shen Qingyan knew exactly what was going on.

Officer Cheng was also furious as he spoke, "They've all escaped death once, yet they still have brains full of tofu."

Outside the county government office.

Upon seeing Shen Qingyan appear, Zhang Ergou, who was kneeling, immediately began to wail and cry, "My lord, my lord, I am ashamed! I know you have done me a great favor, but it is against all reason for my daughter to attend a private school, and I fear it will bring divine retribution. If you insist on your way, I will stop my daughter from attending the private school with my life, and repay your life-saving grace."