Chapter 1092: Your good guy” (1/2)

Gu Qishao’s words brightened up Mu Linger’s world even as his next ones sent it crashing down.

He said, “Tsk tsk, my family’s foolish lass has finally grown up and stopped clinging to Qi gege.”

He was smiling so happily. People might be constrained by helplessness and compulsions, but their hearts were always free. Perhaps that was why they had so many troubles! Even if she left with Jin Zi and stopped chasing after Qi gege, he was still the only one in her heart! But now she didn’t even have the chance to answer him. Mu Linger even wanted to laugh at herself.

Even if he gave her no chances, she still wanted to fight. This would be her bravest night. She looked into Qi gege’s eyes and said sincerely, “Qi gege, you...don’t want Linger either?”

Gu Qishao gave a start before he laughed out loud. “Foolish lass…”

“Qi gege, Linger is being serious! Linger isn’t joking with you!” Mu Linger interrupted. She knew he was going to laugh again and treat her words as a joke.

Gu Qishao suddenly turned gentle and leaned over to rub her head. “Foolish lass, how could Qi gege not want you anymore? No matter who you marry, you’ll always be Qi gege’s foolish lass.”

His soft gaze and warm words were like the antidote she’d thirsted for years of her unrequited love, but now they tasted like toxic poison without a cure. The kind and gentle Qi gege was within reach, but her heart hurt beyond words.

She knew it! Knew it knew it!

She knew Qi gege only saw her as a little sister! It had always been this way!

Her eyes started to flow with tears. “Qi gege, how about you help me and Jin Zi run away?”

Gu Qishao wiped her years and said seriously, “Be good. Your sister and brother-in-law still haven’t figured out what kind of man Manager Jin is. Suppose he really turns out to be the direct bloodline descendant of the Black Clan? Would you still marry him then?”

“What if he’s not? What if he won’t become enemies with my big sis? Could I marry him then?” Mu Linger asked next.

Gu Qishao chuckled. “Foolish lass, even if he was the direct bloodline descendant of the Black Clan, you can marry him as long as he’s sincere and you like him! Isn’t Qi gege just worried you’ll be tricked? We don’t have to rush. Wait until we investigate him thoroughly. Then when it’s time for your wedding, Qi gege will give you a huge dowry gift!”

Mu Linger sniffled and nodded nonstop. “Ok, okay...I’ll listen, I’ll remember. I don’t want anyone’s dowry gifts except Qi gege’s.”

Gu Qishao stroked her hair again and grinned. “Go on, rest early.”

Although there was nothing else to say, Mu Linger was still reluctant to leave. But Qi gege had even told their carriage driver to stop, leaving her with no options but to get off. Once she was gone, Gu Qishao exhaled and glanced at Gu Beiyue, assuming he’d speak up. But the doctor only remained sitting with his eyes closed as if he’d really fallen asleep. Gu Qishao sat for awhile before he couldn’t resist scooting to Gu Beiyue’s side.

In a low voice, he murmured, “That lass has be pestering this old man for years.”

Gu Beiyue didn’t speak, so Gu Qishao stretched lazily and added, “I’m finally free!”

Gu Beiyue remained silent.

Gu Qishao stretched his arms to circle around Gu Beiyue’s shoulders and chuckled. “Sir Qi’s feeling happy today, so I’ll keep watch for you. Go sleep!”

At last, Gu Beiyue opened his eyes and intoned, “Qishao, I believe Miss Linger was trying to provoke you on purpose. What are you so happy about?”

Gu Qishao understood Mu Linger all too well, so of course he was aware. He replied, “If she hadn’t provoked me on purpose, how could I have the chance to give it to her straight? Now that I’ve returned everything, Sir Qi here feels light all over!”

Gu Beiyue had no interest in meddling, but since Gu Qishao spoke up, he piped in with, “Miss Linger must have been pressured by Jin Zi, right?”

Mu Linger might be simple, but she wasn’t stupid enough to be fooled. It was very likely that she was being threatened somehow, which was why she’d hide the truth from everyone else.

“She has her older sister,” Gu Qishao laughed, then added, “And her brother-in-law. There’s no need to worry.”

Gu Beiyue arched his brow at him and wanted to say something else, but ended up smiling without a word. Gu Qishao might be a scatter-brained, unconscionable man who was even cruel and ruthless, but he was also straightforward and to the point. He wouldn’t hurt someone for a lifetime.

Though when it came to being clear-cut, Gu Qishao might not even be a match with Gu Beiyue. Gu Beiyue skipped the topic and removed the hand around his shoulder before he remarked, “Go take the night watch if you can’t sleep since we’re still within Northern Li territory.”

Gu Qishao went out and looked around. He was about to head for the rear of the party when he spotted Mu Linger sitting outside her carriage and crying. Immediately, he withdrew and pretended not to see anything before slipping off to join the shadow guards in the rear.

In the darkness of night, the carriages moved on. Manager Jin kept waiting despite multiple urges to act. He had agreed to give Mu Linger a year’s time, so how could he lose his patience with one night? He sat quietly with his eyes shut, unaware that Mu Linger was sitting outside with tears dripping down her face. How much did she have to cry to finish her farewell ceremony? How much before she could convince herself to keep acting strong?

In the end, the driver couldn’t take it anymore and coaxed, “Miss Linger, don’t be like this. Who bullied you? Tell the princess and have her be your judge. Don’t be afraid…”

Hearing this, Jin Zi immediately lifted the curtains. Mu Linger unconsciously looked back and saw his ice-cold pupils. He, on the other hand, spotted her puffy, bloodshot eyes and tear streaked face. His fists clenched as he glared at her, then flung down the curtains without a word.