Love is More than a Word, Chapter 43: Linked in countless ways (7)...

Love is More than a Word《识汝不识丁》Shi Nu Bu Shi Ding
Love is More than a Word, Chapter 43: Linked in countless ways (7)...

As agreed, the visit was left to Mu Chun.


Tao Mo and Hao Guozi made their way back to the Gu residence after circling the streets and buying two packets of pine nuts candy.

Gu Xiaojia was waiting in the morning, heard the gatekeeper say they were back, and immediately rushed to the Xianju courtyard, no matter what, anxiously urging them to move to the Yayi Courtyard.

Tao Mo and Hao Guozi don't have much luggage, so it's no trouble to move them around, so they arrived quickly.

As soon as he entered the Xianju Courtyard, Hao Guozi threw a few cold looks at Gu Xiaojia. This place is more finely decorated than Xianju Courtyard. There is a large bamboo forest outside the house, making the courtyard still green and vibrant in such a cold winter month.

When Tao Mo entered the room, he felt a warm fragrance on his face, which made him feel unsettled. Gold and jade wrapped basin, finely carved scent, one can tell the value at a glance. He even withdrew, "I'd better stay back at the Xianju Courtyard."

Hao Guozi peeked inside and was shocked.

Gu Xiaojia had been with him for a long time and knew that he was not a man of disagreement, so he said indifferently, "Since it's the Young master's order, you guys can stay here. Anyway, this courtyard was originally used to entertain his friends."

Tao Mo couldn't resist, so he had to stay.

Gu Xiaojia lingered at the door for a moment to make sure they were settled, then stalked off.

As soon as he left, Hao Guozi closed the door and said, "I never thought Gu She would be so rich, can one really get this rich as a litigator?”

Tao Mo: "Mr. Gu has never been in a public courtroom or argued a case."

"He doesn't go to court, but there are plenty of litigators who ask for his advice. Those who come here with a request, I'm sure they won't be stingy with their money bags and will shed a coin here and there." Hao Guozi touched the basin made of gold, and was both envious and jealous, with a complicated look, "Isn't Mr. Gu afraid of being robbed?"

Tao Mo: "This courtyard he only uses to entertain his friends. Since it's his friend, how could he steal it?"

Hao Guozi accosted and retracted his hand, smiling dryly, "Young Master said so."

Tao Mo still had the two packets of pine nuts in his hand and sighed, "I was going to ask him to try one."

Hao Guozi unwrapped one of the packs and picked one up in passing, tossing it into his mouth: "Just give it to him by the way after dinner later."

Tao Mo: "Only light gift."

"As the saying goes: Any gift as long as it made with deep thought is a good one and even then its the thought behind the gift that counts. Mr. Gu isn't someone who disdain the poor and care for the rich." Ever since he met Yi Yu, Hao Guozi's fondness for Gu She grew by the day.

Tao Mo thought about it and felt justified in tucking the sugar packet into his lapel in passing.

After the evening meal, Gu Xiaojia served tea as usual.

Tao Mo took out a candy packet and handed it to Gu She to open it, saying: "I bought it today when I was passing by the market, and I tasted it. Very light and sweet. Please have a taste of it, Mr. Gu."

Gu Xiaojia took a look at it and left off, "Isn't it just pine nuts candy?"

Tao Mo blushed miserably.

Gu She looked at the paper bag and picked one up in passing, not wanting the pine candy to be carried in Tao Mo's bosom, somewhat melted and all stuck together. He actually took the whole packet of candy with him.




Gu Xiaojia saw Tao Mo's expression of shame, almost wanting to drill a hole, and helplessly took the sugar packet from Gu She: "I'll go to the kitchen and cut it up, using a small plate and present it."

Tao Mo looked at him straight as if he was looking at his savior, and thanked him repeatedly.

Hao Guozi is also quite clever and busy: "I'll be your next hand."

Tao Mo watched the two leave, then turned back, Gu She had already set up the chess game. He was about to release the pieces when he heard Gu She say, "I'll let you have six pieces today."

Tao Mo was startled.

Gu She, "Please your move."

Tao Mo secretly blames himself for his own lack of skill, which is why his opponent has repeatedly made concessions, so when playing chess, he was even more concentrated, not daring to be distracted. Even when Xiaojia and Hao Guozi brought up chopped pine nut candies, he didn't notice.

Gu She as well.

He asked Tao Mo to concede one more piece not to blame him for his lack of chess skills, but to give himself a greater challenge. If he conceded one more piece, it would be a risky move to offer a rematch to his opponent.

Both men's chess pieces fell extremely slowly, and only a dozen moves were played as an hour passed.

Gu Xiaojia and Hao Guozi were feeling drowsy, just want to go back to their respective rooms to doze off, then listen to the gatekeeper hurriedly reported: "Outside there is a man calling himself Yi Yu visited and said he wanted to see Tao Da-ren."

Tao Mo was still focused on the chess game and hadn't heard, but Hao Guozi was miserably up.

Gu Xiaojia saw his intense reaction and was busy saying, "Who is it?"

Hao Guozi nuzzled at Tao Mo, just in time to meet the eyes that Gu She looked over, her heart was shocked, and he was too busy to look away.

Gu She thoughtful glanced at Tao Mo, but didn't utter a word, just returned his gaze to anticipation.

Hao Guozi was secretly relieved, gestured to Gu Xiaojia, and crept outside.

When he had taken a few dozen steps, he was relieved and said to the gatekeeper who had followed him out, "You tell him that my young master has rested and he can leave.”

Gu Xiaojia stopped the gatekeeper who turned to leave and said, "Wait, this is the Gu residence, not the county court. If you don't make it clear, don't even think of instructing our people to do your bidding."

Hao Guozi was afraid of making a big deal for Tao Mo to hear, so he lowered her voice and said, "That man is a good-skinned shrewd scoundrel."

Gu Xiaojia looks to the gatekeeper.

The gatekeeper shook his head, "He doesn't look like it, but rather like a handsome gentleman from some house."

Hao Guozi spit and said, "Of course he's handsome, he's just pointing at handsome people to sell flirtatiousness to confuse men!"

It dawned on Gu: "From the brothel's House?"

The gatekeeper was startled, "No way. I see he's decent."

"How many men have doled out up a mountain of gold and silver for his decency, and if that's the sorta decent, he should hang himself." Hao Guozi couldn't get any good words out of her mouth when she thought of him.

Gu Xiaojia looked at him askance, "How did he get involved with your Daren?"

Hao Guozi frowned, "Why are you so nosy?"

"How am I supposed to get rid of him with you if you don't tell me what's going on?" Gu Xiaojia hugged his chest.

"You're going with me to get rid of him?"

"If you tell me the truth, I'll think about it."

"Bah. I'll go myself." Hao Guozi wiggled away.

Gu Xiaojia immediately followed suit. Such an opportunity to watch the show can't be missed.

Moreover, Yi Yu had waited at the door for the gatekeeper to come out and had a bad feeling about it. When the masked teenager came out menacingly, he knew that the hunch was unmistakable, and now he put away his churlish feelings and calmly watched them approach.

Hao Guozi: "My young master is resting, you can go."




Gu Xiaojia was surprised, "Huh? Is he? I clearly just saw him playing chess with my Young master?"

Hao Guozi laughed instead of being angry, "What are you doing talking so bluntly? And you're not afraid of a family member getting hurt?"

Gu Xiaojia was stunned, then realized, jumping to his feet, "You, you, what are you talking about?"

Hao Guozi grabbed him by the neck and smiled, "We'll be a family anyway, so why are you hiding it?"

"Who's family with you? My family's Young Master is stunningly beautiful and a great talent in the world."

Hao Guozi cut off, "That's why my Young master is so enthralled that he can't wait to be with you every minute of the day!"

Gu Xiaojia was strangled by his arm and almost lost his breath, desperately banging his elbow against Hao Guozi's chest.

Yi Yu's unchanged face said, "Since this is such a stunning talent, you wouldn't refuse guests, would you?"

Gu Xiaojia slammed into Hao Guozi, straightened his collar, and gasped, "No refusal, of course not! This way!"

Hao Guozi stared at him hatefully.

Gu Xiaojia returned the blank stare.

Along the way, Hao Guozi tried his best to give a bow and salute to Gu Xiaojia, but Gu Xiaojia was furious, so where was he?

Without uttering a word, Yi Yu observed the scenery in the garden. He had been to quite a few large families, but there were still a few that had such elaborate gardens, so it seemed that this Gu She was as unfathomable as the rumors had it.

As he neared the hall, he heard a crisp, crisp sound of a falling child.

Gu Xiaojia said, "This is my Young masters."

Hao Guozi was furious and sneered, "You really have the eyes of a thousand dogs!"

"It's also better than you, a pig's ear against the wind." Gu Xiaojia said, "My family Young master never drags his feet in chess, unlike your young master, who hesitates and swallows his move."

"You..."

"Young master, Mr. Yi Yu is here." Gu Xiaojia suddenly said in a loud voice.

Tao Mo was shocked and turned to look over with Gu She.




~ Love is More than A Word ~

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