Chapter 26: I Have to Leave (1/2)

Translator: Flying Lines

Edited by Lord Immortal

Frowning at him, Xie Mengxuan didn’t utter a single word. Geng Zhishan let out a long sigh to calm himself down. With his head low, he asked with anger, “Do you think that man is reliable? Why are you leaving upon his arrival?”

Xie Mengxuan breathed a sigh of relief. “Geng Zhishan, I’ve made it clear before. In light of my identity, he is the one who has the same goal as me. Now we must go back.”

“But you haven’t recovered from your injuries.” Geng Zhishan stared at her legs with a cruel glitter in his eyes. The man dared to take her away!

Xie Mengxuan moved her legs. “It’s all right. I’m already able to walk. As to your care, I’ve kept it in mind, and in the coming days, I’m bound to repay you for your kindness.”

However, it occurred to her that although Gu Yusheng was said to have saved her on that day, she would have failed to live on till now without Geng Zhishan. As a result, it was necessary for her to repay him.

Geng Zhishan looked up at her with a serious look. “If you persist, I want you to be my wife as my reward.”

He was as stubborn as a mule. Xie Mengxuan became speechless for a while and felt awkward. “Geng Zhishan, do you remember what I’ve told you before?”

“Yes. But I want nothing but you to be my wife.” Geng Zhishan said in a fit of anger.

Xie Mengxuan showed a bitter smile. “You… Well, I’m blue in the face. If you’re determined not to change your opinion, I don’t know what to do but wish you to adapt the change as time goes by.”

It seemed that Xie Mengxuan didn’t believe him. A little provoked, Geng Zhishan stood up. “I won’t change, and I’ll prove it to you!”

Having finished speaking, Geng Zhishan turned around and left. Gazing after him, Xie Mengxuan frowned. Looking at the fish soup in her hand that had become a little bit cold, she suddenly had no desire to drink it.

Every time the fish soup he prepared, it was not hot but warm, just enough for her to enjoy. It was a pity that Xie Mengxuan had lost the desire to enjoy it.

The action of Geng Zhishan gave her an uneasy feeling as if she owed him something.

Geng Zhishan left the bedroom for the kitchen and kicked the woodpile beside him. As a result, Uncle Luo opened his eyes and curled his body to hide behind the kitchen stove.

Out of sight, he gave up pretending to be simple and honest, narrowing his eyes. Another order he had received was still to make Xie Mengxuan stay here. Something unfortunate must have happened in the imperial capital; otherwise, they would not have left Xie Mengxuan alone in this village. However, that man intended to take her away.

That man seemed to be his enemy since he had never received any news that others would come to replace him.

It also occurred to him the simple solution of killing them. However, Uncle Luo was so unreadable that he should be prudent enough to avoid getting exposed.

Sitting near the hearth, Geng Zhishan was thinking about what to do in the following days, only to come up with nothing until the moon rose from behind the forest. Having a look at the unfinished fish soup, he let out a sigh at the current situation.

Gu Yusheng didn’t come back till dinner. Xie Mengxuan got a bite to eat and went to bed after a quick wash. When it came to the departure tomorrow, she had mixed feelings.

On the ground, Geng Zhishan was snoring loudly as if he was not that sad about her leaving.

In the dark, with her eyes open, she thought it was not bad for him as she preferred not to hurt his feelings.