Chapter 655: Thank goodness you like me too (2/2)

Gu Qi Sha ignored them both and looked towards Long Feiye next. “Duke of Qin, you’re really going to let Poison lass fight one-on-one with that slut Duanmu Yao?”

Long Feiye refused to answer because Gu Qi Sha didn’t need to worry about the issue in the first place.

“Wait until she shows up. She’s not even here yet, so Heaven knows what kind of proof she has on hand! If I don’t accept it, what else can she do to me?” Han Yunxi explained before changing the subject again. “Linger’s here to discuss the Mu Clan’s matters with you! Lady Lianxin’s business has been delayed for ages. You should give her an answer by now, right? The two of you should talk it over! And also, I’ve given Pill King’s medical textbook to Linger. You should teach her about the parts she doesn’t understand. The two of you have important roles to shoulder for Pill Fiend Pharmacy!”

Gu Qi Sha finally looked towards Mu Linger, who felt her chest constrict. She didn’t express any views beyond feigning an air of reverence. Giving him a flattering smile, she said, “Senior Pill Fiend, I offended you last time at Pill Fiend Pharmacy. May you forgive me for any affront on behalf of esteemed wangfei!”

Last time, Mu Linger had challenged him publicly on Pill Fiend Pharmacy’s grand opening day. Gu Qi Sha had long forgotten about the incident, so he simply nodded and went to sit by Gu Beiyue’s side. Mu Linger immediately scooted over and respectfully poured him a cup of tea. “Old senior, please have some tea. Be careful, it’s hot.”

Gu Qi Sha arched a brow at her before saying in his eerie voice, “You’ve almost turned me into an old man with those monikers.”

“How about I call you master then?” Mu Linger asked quickly. She was obviously meaning to take him as her teacher. Gu Qi Sha only shielded his face while lifting his teacup to drink, ignoring her utterly.

But Mu Linger was even better. She immediately fell on her knees and kowtowed loudly on the ground. “If master has no objections, then please accept this bow from your disciple!”

Gu Qi Sha spat out his mouthful of tea. “This old man hasn’t agreed to anything! Get up!”

Mu Linger blinked innocently. “But I’ve already kowtowed. What should I do now?”

How am I supposed to have any freedom after accepting a disciple like her? Maybe she’ll even discover my true identity one day. Gu Qi Sha was thoroughly scared and said, “How about this old man return the bow to you instead?”

Mu Linger’s eyes grew wet with tears, but she still managed a laugh. “Senior certainly knows how to joke. If senior isn’t willing, then forget it.”

It wasn’t clear how many people present noticed Mu Linger’s wet eyes, but Han Yunxi certainly had. Looking at the stubborn girl, she couldn’t help but feel her own heart ache. Perhaps she saw a shadow of herself in Mu Linger, or because blood ran thicker than water and they were related, or because she could emphatize after they had found common ties.

But in the end, Han Yunxi knew that this was as much as she could do to help the girl. If she tried any harder, she’d do more harm than good. Things such as feelings had to come from both parties. She was touched by Mu Linger’s sincerity, but she still couldn’t force Gu Qi Sha’s side or set a plot against him.

Long Feiye handed her a cup of tea, breaking her train of thought. Han Yunxi looked over, only to see him brewing more tea for himself. From this angle, his profile was as icy as ever, making him distant and aloof. Over three years had passed since their marriage, but he was still the same man as always. She sighed internally. Long Feiye, thank goodness you like me too.

Mu Linger’s words made it impossible for Gu Qi Sha to disagree. He smiled strangely before saying, “Forget it, forget it!”

“Then may senior give me some pointers regarding Pill King’s ancient medical text?” Who said Mu Linger had given up? She was still trying her hardest to win him over.

Han Yunxi was caught between heartache and wanting to laugh. Gu Qi Sha’s face had long turned black; fortunately, his hood hid all of his expressions.

“Alright already. Just ask me if there’s anything you don’t understand. What’s the use of acting so polite?” Even if he agreed, there was no guarantee that Mu Linger would be able to find him for advice in the future.

“Many thanks to senior!” Mu Linger was still delighted by the results. She even took out the book right then and there–along with a thick-looking notebook. “Senior, I’ve already finished reading through the entire volume. I’ve taken notes on everything I didn’t understand. For example, there are 100 things I need clarification on for the first part. Let’s take care of these today first,” Mu Linger said seriously.

Before Gu Qi Sha could answer, Gu Beiyue spoke up. “This one is weary. You two can discuss this while I take my leave first.”

As soon as he left, Long Feiye rose to his feet as well. Han Yunxi quickly followed suit with a smile. “We still have things to take care of. You two take your time and discuss things slowly.”

Gu Qi Sha wanted to retort, but found himself utterly without words now. For the next two days, Mu Linger clung to Gu Qi Sha and learned studiously from his guidance as she took her notes. Their time together was enough to assuage most of Gu Qi Sha’s suspicions against the girl, because all she did was ask him about the medical text and nothing else. Perhaps he was overthinking things. Mu Linger could simply be girl who loved to learn, rather than someone who’d discovered his secret.

There was no harm in teaching a little lass a few things. In any case, all of Pill Fiend Pharmacy’s duties would fall on her shoulders one day. He wasn’t going to look after the place forever!

Once the two days passed, Duanmu Yao herself came knocking on their doors just as promised…