Chapter 29: It Rained Cats And Dogs (1/2)

Translator: Flying Lines

Edited by Lord Immortal

In autumn, the weather was usually erratic. It often rained heavily, and the rain would be cold and heavy. In the past, the rainy season only lasted for a short time. Surprisingly, the rain tonight was extremely heavy, however.

Outside the house was a torrential downpour, and the cold wind was creeping through the crevice of the door frame and the window.

Xie Mengxuan lay on the bed, shrinking in the cold while Geng was sleeping in a chair not far away, his body not moving at all.

In the cabin, Uncle Luo sat at the doorway, drenched in the water. He looked up at the sky with a knowing smile, then went into the room by the cabin, took off his coat, and got ready to rest for the night.

Gu Yusheng lay on his side, but he could not get to sleep. Everything would get better starting from the dawn of tomorrow. However, he was still worried that some unforeseen event would happen, ruining their plans.

The storm didn’t stop even in the next morning, and it was still raining heavily. Geng Zhishan frowned and seemingly was worried about the rain.

He went out of the house and stretched out his hand to feel the falling droplets. Uncle Luo’s low voice came into his ear. “The rain did come in time.”

Geng Zhishan was surprised to hear this. He turned his head and had eye contact with Uncle Luo. He was afraid that he was caught in a lie. Therefore, he was truly alert, but appeared to be confused. It seemed that he was saying, ‘I don’t know what you are talking about.’

Uncle Luo gave a chortle and returned to the house.

Geng Zhishan was confused by him, with his eyes drooping. He had gone out at midnight yesterday to arrange something and had thought that he was successful in his sneak attempt, without being found by anyone.

Geng Zhishan then came to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. When it was ready, Xie Mengxuan had just gotten up and dressed herself well. She looked at the pouring rain outside, frowned, and said, “Did it rain heavily yesterday?”

“Well, it didn’t stop until this morning.” Geng Zhishan put the scrambled eggs and porridge on the table and answered without thinking.

Xie Mengxuan limped to the table and sat down. She wondered, “To my surprise, I didn’t notice the rainstorm.”

Geng Zhishan ate some porridge and then said, “Maybe you didn’t think too much due to your personal business. So, you slept well.”

“What you said does sound reasonable. “Xie Mengxuan nodded and continued to eat, “Did you prepare breakfast for Brother Gu and Uncle Luo?”

“Yes.” Geng Zhishan answered.

Xie Mengxuan nodded. After the breakfast, she said seriously, “Geng Zhishan, I know you didn’t want to fight with Gu Yusheng yesterday. So, you’d better apologize to Brother Gu later. I’ll forgive you if you do that and will persuade Brother Gu to let you off.”

Geng Zhishan looked at her with a pitiable look. “Don’t you believe me?”

“I believe what I saw.” Xie Mengxuan answered gently.

Geng Zhishan hummed, “I will not apologize. Believe it or not, it wasn’t my fault yesterday. He deliberately humiliated me and enraged me.”

It was the first time that Geng Zhishan was stubborn during their long period together. She was shocked and let out a bitter laugh. They did have some similarities.

“Xuan’er, we may not be able to leave today because of the torrent.” Gu Yusheng slowly walked into the house and tried to make his tone as gentle as possible.

But Xie Mengxuan could discern his impatience at the moment after a quick look.

“It’s raining cats and dogs, and there are also mountains and slopes in this area. So, it’s indeed difficult for us to leave...” Xie Mengxuan walked to the doorway, looked outside, and sighed.

The current on the ground was fast flowing, but it seemed as if the cascade of rainwater wouldn’t stop.