Love is More than a Word, Chapter 81: Strike First (9)...

Love is More than a Word《识汝不识丁》Shi Nu Bu Shi Ding
Love is More than a Word, Chapter 81: Strike First (9)...

The Master Advisor took such an errand and his heart was troubled and he wondered how he could not go empty-handed. But if Gu-She is really Gu Xianzhi, he has all the wealth and fame in the world and if he really has something in mind about getting back to them, it's not someone he can afford to annoy. But there are many rumors about Gu Xianzhi but he has never heard of any affair he had with a beautiful woman.

His mind brightened and he remembered someone with a start-...

Xue Lingbi, the Marquis of Xueyi.

Wasn't he a womanizer too? It turns out he wasn't unattractive, he just didn't like women.

The more he thought about it, the more likely he thought he was. Gu Xianzhi is an astonishing writer and he must love someone who can laugh with him and watch the world go by with. It's hard to find such a woman in this world but there are men. Besides, if you invite a woman to go, your intentions are obvious and if you don't, it will only make things worse. If you invite a man, even if you don't succeed, you'll be able to retreat with no loss of face.

Master Advisor ran through several names in his mind and finally settled on one.


Liu Chongpin has a reputation in the Tang City Prefecture but that name is a slur and reputation is a curse.

He is not originally from the Tang City Prefecture but remarried with his mother. Due to his good looks and good manners, he established himself in the area a few months after his arrival and joined a very famous poetry club at that time, ranking fifth among the Tang City Prefecture Six Young Masters, known as the Ya-5 Young Masters.

It's only a matter of time before you know what's in your heart.

Liu Chongpin has only been around for a few years but his true character is slowly being revealed. He's a man who's been a magnet for trouble, a sowing of discord and a victim of personal gain... It is amazing to see what he has done. Because of him, the Tang City Prefecture Six Young Masters broke up, the poetry club disbanded and he became notorious.

The Master Advisor admires his eloquence and occasionally buys him a drink and a chat but he doesn't listen to Liu Chongpin's repeated mentions of his recommendation to the Prefectural Magistrate. The Master Advisor knew that there were people who could be used but were never available. And this is the time to use them.

In fact, with Liu Chongpin, the Master Advisor was a bit worried. After all, if Liu Chongpin is really with Gu Xianzhi, he might not only leave him behind but he might even turn on him. But now he can't be choosy. It is not difficult to find a beautiful man of great talent but it is not easy to find such a man who is willing to submit himself to another man.

Liu Chongpin's eyes lit up when the Master Advisor told him about it and he couldn't hide his happiness.

The Master Advisor thought, “I want to know if he is or isn't.” Of course. With all that popularity, who else could it be but Gu Xianzhi?”

Liu Chongpin at the moment is like seeing the world drop a gold yuan treasure but in his heart but uncertainty, “Gu Xianzhi's identity, what kind of person does not have? How could he be interested in me?”

The Master Advisor said, “Brother Liu is modest. How can you compare your appearance and talent with that of an ordinary man? Gu Xianzhi's fame must be so high-minded and arrogant that a person of Gu Xianzhi's caliber may not be able to win his heart.”

Liu Chongpin was complimented and his heart was fluttering but he really didn't want to give up such a great opportunity and then he probed, “So Gu Xianzhi really has a penchant for breaking sleeves and splitting peaches?”

The Master Advisor said, “There is a rumor but I'll have to ask you to find out for yourself if it's true.” He said and smiled in a thoughtful way.




Liu Chongpin didn't mind. In fact, he has read too many stories about men rising to the top of the social ladder by virtue of their beauty and he has his heart set on it. Gu Xianzhi may not be an emperor or a prime minister but his family background is first-class, so if he could really get close to him, even if he can't reach the top, he can definitely get rid of his current embarrassing situation. As for the Prefectural Magistrate's feud with Gu-She... What's he got to do with it!

The Master Advisor knew he was tempted by the look on his face and discussed with him what he should do when the time came.

Liu Chongpin wrote them down one by one. After Master Advisor leaves, he flips through two erotic novels, replacing the woman in the book with himself in his mind and practicing in secret.

Even though Liu Chongpin was approached, the Master Advisor still found it insufficient. On second thoughts, he sent two constables to invite some of the city's most respected painters and calligraphers. They did not care for Master Advisor but were delighted to hear of Gu Xianzhi's arrival at the Tang City Prefecture and agreed.

Afterward, the Master Advisor told the two constables to memorize the address and go wait outside the inn. If they saw him talking to Gu-She with his hand raised, they were to come here and invite them.



The constable understood.

Only then did the Master Advisor go to the pharmacy to buy some tonic, find Liu Chongpin and come up to the inn with him.

When they arrived at the inn, Tao Mo and the others were about to dine and when they saw them, they all sank.

Only Master Jin smiled and stood up, “Master Advisor Yao, you are a rare guest, welcome from afar.” Since Tao Mo is going to continue to be an official, the Tang City Prefecture’s Magistrate is still the top boss that cannot be offended for the time being.

The Master Advisor was busy returning the favor.

Lao Tao is lucky that Gu Xiaojia is upstairs waiting for Gu-She to eat, otherwise his personality would have caused a lot of trouble.

He's too soon to be relieved.

Gu Xiaojia's shrill voice came from behind, with hostility, “It's you! What are you doing here?”

Master Advisor Yao's eyelids jumped, his smile unchanged, “This little brother is...”

Master Jin: “Young Master Gu's Assistant.”

Gu Xiaojia coldly said, “Are you here to ask for forgiveness? Where's the rattan? Where are the thorns? You came without anything?”

Master Advisor Yao has cold sweat coming out of his back. This Gu Xiaojia is much more difficult to deal with than the others. Gu-She, being who he is, wouldn't be able to hurt anyone like that. The only thing that is hard to deal with is the fact that Gu Xiaojia was born in the Prime Minister's residence and has no need to respect his status.

Thinking for a moment. He quickly said, “I'm just here to visit Young Master Gu.” He handed it over, smiled and said, “It's a small token of my appreciation.”

Gu Xiaojia didn't even bother to roll her eyes, “If it's not a tribute, then why send it here to embarrass us!”

Master Advisor Yao's smile finally cracked a bit.

Standing behind him, Liu Chongpin, who had never spoken, opened his mouth to relieve himself and said, “I have admired Young Master Gu for a long time, hearing that he is injured, my heart is burning with anxiety, I wonder if I can ask this little brother to facilitate and introduce him for me?”




When Tao Mo saw him, his eyes lit up. Liu Chongpin is a very handsome man with an outstanding appearance, standing out from the others in the lobby of the inn.

Gu Xiaojia however was ungrateful, “What is my family Young Master's status? Do you think you can just meet him whenever you want?”

Liu Chongpin laughed unconcernedly: “Yes, yes, yes. I am impetuous. As long as Young Master Gu is safe and sound, I have nothing else to ask.”

Gu Xiaojia heard his tone was quite sincere, a little relieved: “Young Master finished his meal, and he is resting.”

Liu Chongpin's eyes couldn't hide his disappointment, “It's rare that Young Master Gu comes to the Tang City Prefecture but I don't have a chance to see the real face of the mountain, it's a shame.”

Master Advisor Yao said, “Aren't you good at copying Young Master Gu's paintings? Why don't you take a stab at it? It would be a great honor to have Young Master Gu's comments.”

Liu Chongpin was complaining inwardly. Master Advisor Yao told him to hurry up but he hadn't prepared anything, not to mention copying Gu Xianzhi's paintings and he hadn't even studied what Gu Xianzhi had painted.

The Master Advisor did not answer and then continued, “Is it because you are afraid to make a fool of yourself? Well, that's true. Young Master Gu's paintings and calligraphy are unparalleled and I'm afraid that the world's most talented artists would be embarrassed in front of Young Master Gu. If only we could see Young Master Gu's masterpieces and open our eyes, our lives would be worthwhile.”

Master Jin and Lao Tao took a look at each other and knew a little bit about their intentions.

Gu Xiaojia frowned, walked down the stairs, sat down next to Hao Guozi and buried his head in his food, not paying attention to them anymore.

Master Advisor Yao shamelessly sat down next to them and smiled, “Actually, this time I came here, it's the Prefectural Magistrate's idea. Since the last time when the Prefectural Magistrate acted impulsively and made a mistake to Young Master Gu, well... Since then, he has been worried. He wanted to apologize in person but he got sick. The doctor said that he was too depressed to get out of bed, so he sent me here.”

Gu Xiaojia swallowed a big mouthful of rice, sneered: “Where is the depression in the chest as strong as the three big plates of stones pressing someone from getting up the bed?”

Master Advisor Yao was speechless. He can't suggest that they take the three boards back.

Liu Chongpin noticed from the very beginning that Tao Mo was checking him out from time to time, knowing that it was a good opportunity to get into the game, busy raising a gentle smile and said, “This Young Master is...”

Hao Guozi glanced at him and whispered, “This is my family Young Master."

...

After a pause, Liu Chongpin calmly arched his hand and said, “Good day, Young Master.”

Hao Guozi sneered, “My family has no shortage of servants.”

Liu Chongpin's smile was slightly stifled.

Master Jin's gaze darted between him and Master Advisor Yao, as if sizing him up.

Master Advisor Yao rushed to introduce, “This is Tangyang County Magistrate, Tao Mo, Master Tao."

Liu Chongpin quickly got up and cupped his fists and saluted him: “I've heard a lot about you.”




Tao Mo blushed, then got up and returned the salute, “Not at all.”





~ Love is More than A Word ~



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