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Xiao Shen Qingyan: ……

He quickly distanced himself from Gu Xixi, saying, "Miss, if I get too close to you, it will damage your reputation, which is really inappropriate. How about this, we switch places, so you won't be afraid."

How could there be such a shameless girl in this world...

Gu Xixi struggled to suppress her laughter, so she simply lowered her head, afraid of being seen through, but her tone was dejected, "But young master, how are you going to lead the way for me in this situation?"

There is no such thing as a guide walking behind someone else.

Xiao Shenqing was speechless: ...

"How about this, we'll walk side by side. Anyway, no one knows us. If anyone asks, we'll just say we're siblings. That way, it won't harm my reputation."

Gu Xixi looked up and offered a sincere suggestion. Seeing that Xiao Shen Qingyan was wavering, she pressed her advantage.

"A gentleman is open and honest, and has nothing to fear. What do you think, young master? It's getting dark, will we be able to get into the city before nightfall if we don't leave soon?"

Xiao Shen Qingyan took a deep breath and nodded, "Then I will do as you say, but even siblings need to maintain etiquette. Please keep a distance of five fists from me."

Furthermore, he was carrying fish, which were jumping and wriggling. If the fish were to taint the girl's fine clothes with a fishy smell, it would be undesirable.

Gu Xixi smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll do as you say. Let's go quickly."

The two then set off. Xiao Shen Qingyan's ears turned slightly red, but she tried to remain calm.

It was said to be five fists' distance, but it was clearly farther. Gu Xixi didn't insist. Being able to walk side by side was probably the maximum that Xiao Shen Qingyan could accept.

"Where do you come from, young lady, and where are you going? Do you have any relatives in Qingcheng County? If so, I will sell the fish to the shopkeeper of Zhenjiang Tower and then escort you home."

The Qingcheng County government office faces south, and you can't get in without money. As a result, there are many local thugs and ruffians in the county, and many people are suffering from their harassment but have nowhere to turn for help.

This girl seems to come from a wealthy family... she's really eye-catching, and likely to attract trouble.

"My name is Gu Xixi. I am from a prominent family of reclusive hermits. I was sent out to gain experience. I have just arrived in Qingcheng County and have no relatives here. I don't know where to stay for the night. I wonder if you have any suggestions, young master?"

In fact, she has a life-saving hidden weapon (gun) and a weapon (mecha). Even if a hundred or a thousand people surround her, she will not be in danger.

But Gu Xixi didn't say it out loud, after all, she had just said that she was scared, and she couldn't let her image crumble.

Gu Xixi sighed again, seemingly utterly bewildered by the situation. She thought to herself: It would be best if we could just move into Shen Qingyan's house.

"Miss, you really are..." Xiao Shen Qingyan felt a headache coming on. He was already... but he had encountered a troublesome situation, and the other party was a delicate girl, so he couldn't just ignore it.

“Then, young lady, come with me to sell fish. You can also stay at that restaurant. The owner is known for his integrity and righteousness, so it will be safe for you to stay there.”

After careful consideration, Xiao Shen Qingyan replied, Gu Xixi: ……

"That's good, but my family didn't give me much money when I came out to gain experience. I only have thirty coins left. I wonder if that's enough to stay at Zhenjiang Tower?"

Gu Xixi refused to believe it; she simply refused to believe she couldn't move into Shen Qingyan's house.

"[XiXi, you've become cunning, bullying a boy who hasn't even reached adulthood yet.]" The system suddenly spoke, a hint of amusement in its voice.

[Where did I bully him? I'm just making the best of a situation and maximizing the use of time rewind. It's all your fault for sending me to the wrong time.]

"Since it happened, it means it wasn't sent to the wrong address. Everything is the best arrangement." The system replied mysteriously before logging off again.

Gu Xixi asked in confusion: ...

What does this mean? Is it destined that she will meet 17-year-old Shen Qingyan?

Xiao Shen Qingyan turned to look at Gu Xixi again. This girl... doesn't have any money...

He pondered for a moment, "If you don't mind, young lady, you can stay at my house for one night, but you can only share a room with my mother. We have just moved to Qingcheng County, and our home is simple..."

"I don't mind at all." Gu Xixi smiled again, a very bright smile. Xiao Shen Qingyan was embarrassed by Gu Xixi's direct gaze and quickly turned his head away, quickening his pace.

Gu Xixi laughed when she saw him walking forward with his hands and feet moving in unison. She never expected Shen Qingyan to be so adorable.

She caught up with him, "Young master, would walking like this make it faster? I'm new to the world and haven't seen much of it..."

Xiao Shen Qingyan: ……

His face turned even redder, whether from anger or anxiety, it was hard to tell... He hurriedly adjusted himself and resumed his normal pace, but he couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal or explanation.

Gu Xixi became increasingly happy. Little Shen Qingyan was even more fun than the grown-up Shen Qingyan; he was so easy to fool.

The two walked for more than half an hour and saw the city gate of Qingcheng County. It cost one coin to enter the city. Before she could take out her money, Xiao Shen Qingyan paid it for her.

Upon entering the city, one sees that the people are all dressed in coarse linen clothes in dark shades such as earth yellow, black, or gray, with patches that have been patched up again and again.

The main street was paved with gravel and was fairly clean.

The other alleys and lanes were solid dirt roads. It was fine now that it was sunny, but Gu Xixi could imagine that going out would be a complete disaster if it rained.

The main street was not wide, only about the width of two horse-drawn carriages side by side. On both sides of the street, there were many vendors carrying bamboo baskets and wooden frames selling vegetables, grains, fruits, eggs and so on.

It's very much like a modern town market, completely different from the neat and orderly stalls with carts in period dramas. Here, you can see the down-to-earth lives of ordinary people.

Very real.

The closer you get to the center of the county town, the more exquisite the buildings become, and people wear clothes made of finer cotton and silks in various bright colors.

Although Qingcheng County is called a county seat, Gu Xixi thought the whole county was only about the size of a large modern town.

The population is only around 20,000 to 30,000, and the three main streets make up the whole place.

"This is Zhenjiang Tower. Please wait for me here, young lady. I'll be right back," Xiao Shen Qingyan instructed Gu Xixi like an elder.

Seeing Gu Xixi nod, he went around to the back door of Zhenjiang Tower and came out about five or six minutes later, with a fish still in his hand.

He looked slightly flustered when he first came out, but calmed down when he saw that Gu Xixi was still there. "Miss Gu, my home is in the west of the city, about a quarter of an hour's walk from here. Please come with me."

"Okay, so where did you originally live?" She had never heard Shen Qingyan mention this before.

“Beijing. Last year, my grandfather suddenly had an accident, so we moved back to my mother’s hometown. My mother is from Qingcheng County,” Shen Qingyan explained simply, keeping a close eye on Gu Xixi’s movements.

So that's how it is. No wonder he couldn't stay in the capital even after becoming the top scholar. It was probably the group that messed with his grandfather that sent him to such a remote place.