It was obviously a hot day, but the lights were bright and the spacious hall was frozen. It was filled with the coldness of ice and snow. Even the owner, Lou Jiaokang, couldn't help but break out in cold sweat. From time to time, he would pull his sleeve to wipe his head. However, the more he wiped, the more cold sweat he broke out. It was so much that it had already soaked his sleeve. He was almost as wet as a person who had been fished out of the water.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Father?"
Gu Xinyue looked at her father coldly. Her tone was as cold as ice.
However, no one in the hall dared to stand up for Lou Jiaokang's rebellious attitude towards his biological father. This was because the biting cold and extremely unhappy aura on Gu Xinyue's body would probably freeze anyone who touched her into an ice statue and shatter into pieces on the ground.
Even Lou Jiaokang almost lowered his head, wanting to admit that he was wrong. If he hadn't sworn to the heavens, he would have said that it was his wishful thinking and begged his son not to care about what he had just said and pretend that he had never said it. However, since things had already come to this, how could he not say anything? Therefore, he stammered.
" Xinyue…it's actually like this…Back then, I…had an agreement with Brother Huai…"
Seeing his son's cold and unhappy face, Lou Jiaokang almost couldn't continue. He knew that it was very difficult to please his son when he was unhappy. He mustered his courage and said it again, but his tone didn't sound convincing at all." Brother Huai is really the most beautiful man in the world. Even his wife is a first-class beauty. You were still in your mother's stomach at that time, and she was also in sister-in-law's wife's stomach. Because the two of you gave birth at about the same time, so…"
He took a deep breath and mustered up his courage. He did not dare to look at his son's face before he continued,"That's why the two of them decided to get married before they were born. But don't worry, with Brother Huai and Madam's looks, that girl is definitely beautiful. You will definitely like her.”
Gu Xinyue was completely indifferent to her father's words. No one knew what he was thinking. However, his flawless beauty appeared icy and clear under the cold aura, making it even harder for people to look away.
His beauty was simply beyond the secular world. There was a kind of coldness that was isolated from the world. Not only did this coldness not feel incompatible, but it made people feel that his extraordinary beauty emitted a kind of cold and enchanting charm.
Such a person should not be with ordinary people, because secular people would only taint his flawless beauty.
"Later on, I went to the capital to develop myself and made a fortune. However, I never knew if Brother Huai, who had been exiled to the south, was doing well. However…the promise I made back then must be fulfilled. No matter how down and out Big Brother Huai is, I can't forget how good Big Brother Huai was to me back then, so…that means…"
Gu Yutong could not be bothered to listen to him. His cold tone was enough to cut through gold and break stones. It was even sharp enough to kill people." So you want me to find her and marry her?”
Lou Jiaokang nodded vigorously and said anxiously,"Your mother hated this marriage to begin with. She said that the other party must have no money or power, so he did not dare to come and claim the marriage. Today, I took advantage of your mother's return to her parents 'home to tell you. So hurry up and go south to find your fiancée!”He finally finished speaking. He just wanted to hurry back to his room and drink some water to calm himself down. Otherwise, he would really be scared to death by his son's aura.
"What if she doesn't deserve me at all?" Gu Yutong asked coldly and unhappily.”
Lou Jiaokang saw his son's cold eyes and swallowed his saliva."She won't be unworthy of you. I told you that her parents are handsome men and beautiful women! Xinyue, trust me this time. I won't lie to you. It's true. It's absolutely true. I definitely won't lie to you.”
Although it was a guarantee, his voice became softer and softer until it was almost inaudible. This also showed Lou Jiaokang's guilty conscience. After all, he had never seen the girl before, so how could he know if she was good-looking or not?
Gu Xinyue tilted her head and suddenly smiled lightly. That smile was so faint that it almost did not show a trace of his beauty, but it was enough to make people fall head over heels for him. That smile was so brilliant and gorgeous that no one could resist this shallow smile. Even Lou Jiaokang, who was a father, was completely stunned.
Although Gu Xinyue's smile was so beautiful, his voice was cold and unyielding. He coldly expressed his meaning," Father, I'm not asking for your opinion. I'm telling you, if that woman isn't worthy of me, what should I do? Do I still have to bring it back for you to see?"
" This..." Lou Jiaokang was so anxious that he couldn't speak.
Gu Yutong flicked her fingers and said in a low voice,"Send Old Master to his room and invite Madam home. When my mother comes back, she will lecture Father properly."”
Mrs. Lou's preaching wasn't just about words. Lou Jiaokang had always been henpecked, and everyone in the capital knew that.
When Lou Xinyue said this, Lou Jiaokang's face instantly turned pale. He wanted to turn the tables and avoid being tortured. He said in a trembling voice,"If you don't want to marry her, then of course you don't have to. But I can't forget Big Brother Huai's kindness to me. If he hadn't given me a bucket of rice back then, I'm afraid I would have starved to death long ago and wouldn't be the person I am today. So, Xinyue, if you don't want to marry her, you can bring her back. We'll find a good family and marry her off!”
The more he spoke, the softer his voice became. He was afraid that his son would be dissatisfied with this way of handling things. He asked in fear,"Is this okay? Son?"
Gu Xinyue's cold expression did not make sense. However, he turned to the servant beside him and said,"I'm going on a long trip. I'll pack all my luggage and leave tomorrow morning.”
Hearing this, Lou Jiaokang let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that the matter had finally been resolved and he could rest assured.
However, Gu Xinyue suddenly turned to him and asked,"Father, where is the woman you mentioned?”
Lou Jiaokang hurriedly opened an old letter." This was written to me by Brother Huai ten years ago. Take a look."”
Gu Xinyue took the letter and read it. It was only a few short sentences. After reading it, he was still expressionless. Then, he coldly crumpled the paper into a ball. His heart was extremely unhappy, and his expression gradually revealed a cold and harsh expression. His flawless beauty also revealed a terrifying and strange beauty.
It was because he didn't have to make such a trip for a woman, but this woman made him personally go. She had better be obedient when she saw him, or he would definitely not let her have a good life.
"Yangzhou that produces famous courtesans?" he said coldly. Hopefully, she wasn't one of the famous prostitutes.”
Lou Jiaokang didn't dare to say anything. Although he had a flawless and beautiful son, and his business methods were cold and ruthless, more than 90% of the Lou family's wealth was earned by his son. However, this son was harder to please than ten fathers. He was even more dignified than his father. Even the servants in the house only listened to him. How could he not teach him, the father, to lose face?
Not to mention him, even his wife, who had always been unforgiving, would not dare to criticize her son. This was because everyone knew that his son's temper was not to be trifled with. Anyone who provoked him would definitely not have a good ending.
The market was bustling with traffic. The small shops on both sides of the street were open for business, and the noise of hawking resounded through the clouds. Some of the girls who had woken up early were already walking on the road, but they were walking slower and slower. Their eyes were obviously glancing in the same direction, and their focus was on a man dressed in white brocade.
The man's face was as white as snow, smooth and flawless, and he had an incomparable cold aura. He was well-dressed and had an extraordinary appearance. Moreover, his entire body emitted a natural aura that made people submit to him. It was obvious that he was either a wealthy or noble person. Even though there were so many girls peeking at him, he completely ignored them. In any case, none of these ordinary women were worthy of him, let alone worthy of him giving them a glance.
Young Master, let's go this way."
Fu Lai held back the smile on his face and straightened his body. He looked proud because his young master was so handsome that he could make the hearts of the girls flutter. Moreover, his young master was the richest young master in the capital. His status was as noble as it could be. These girls from small families could not even think of messing with his young master. Other than beautiful women, no one was worthy of his young master.
When they arrived at a high-class inn, Fu Lai wiped the table and chairs with a white handkerchief before inviting Gu Xinyue to sit. It was only because Gu Yutong was afraid of being dirty that he had to serve her more carefully.
After Gu Xinyue sat down, Fu Lai shouted,"Waiter, give my young master the most expensive and best tea, and…"
As he spoke, he threw out an ingot of silver without hesitation, causing the shopkeeper to rush out with his eyes almost dazzled.
Fu Lai had a look of a dog taking advantage of its power." Also, shopkeeper, my young master is afraid of getting dirty. Go to the kitchen and help me brew tea. If my young master gets sick from drinking it, be careful that your shop will be smashed tomorrow."”
Upon hearing his tone, the shopkeeper knew that the young master's status was extraordinary. He hurriedly approached Gu Xinyue and fawned over her."Young Master, what kind of tea do you want?”
Gu Xinyue covered her nose and said coldly to the shopkeeper who was covered in sweat,"Get lost."
The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment.
Fu Lai scolded,"You dare to smell my young master's clean clothes? Get lost!" Any tea is good. Remember, my young master is very picky about the best tea. If your tea is not good, we will smash your tea.”
The shopkeeper was a little embarrassed, but the other party had money, so he could only bow to him and leave. Not long after, he hurriedly brought tea over.
Fu Lai used a white handkerchief to wipe the cup before he dared to let Gu Xinyue use it. His attitude towards Gu Xinyue was completely different from his previous domineering and rude attitude. He said extremely politely,"Young Master, please have some tea."
Gu Xinyue took the tea and took a sip before putting it down.
"Is the tea not to your liking?" asked Fu Lai in a low voice. Young Master? I'll ask him to change."
"Forget it. How can there be tea that I like in this kind of place? It's been half a month since I came to Yangzhou. It's infuriating that I can't find that woman.”
Hearing how resentful Gu Xinyue was, Fu Lai also felt indignant for him."Yes, Young Master. Her house didn't burn down sooner or later, but it was only after she sent the letter to Old Master that it was burned down. We don't know where she went, and there's no clue at all. I think we should go home. Forget about Master's words.”
"Am I going to be laughed at for not being able to find a woman?”Gu Xinyue tore off the jade pendant hanging on her body, and her sharp eyes shot out a cold light." What kind of jade pendant is this? It's a pair. One is with me, and the other is with her. Watch me smash it. Anyway, I can't find her, so I smashed this jade. Without the jade to recognize me, my father will be helpless and never ask me to marry her. Besides, is she worthy of me? Humph!"
Gu Xinyue threw the jade down unhappily. The jade fell off the private room, jumped over the stairs, and landed at the waiter's feet.
The waiter had a square face and big ears. He looked very simple and honest. He picked it up and looked at Gu Xinyue in confusion before coming up to the private room. "Hey, customer, you're dressed so luxuriously, but this is Ah Zhen's junk. How did you steal his stuff? This isn't good!"
" My Young Master knows how to steal. Are you blind? Watch me smash your stinky mouth that only knows how to say stinky words…" Fu Lai had always relied on Lou Xinyue to bully people in Beijing. As he spoke, he raised his fist and wanted to hit someone.
Gu Xinyue spoke in a very, very cold voice," You've seen this jade pendant?”
Fu Lai's fist stopped in mid-air. His mouth was wide open as he suddenly understood the truth.
The waiter said in a silly voice," In Yangzhou City, who doesn't know that Ah Zhen has a jade pendant? I asked him for help last time, and I saw him hanging this jade pendant on his body. Even the pattern is exactly the same. If this isn't Ah Zhen's jade pendant, then whose is it?"”
"This is a pair. You're holding the opposite side. Turn it over and take a look. Isn't it the opposite of the position that Ah Zhen is wearing?”
The waiter was stunned. He turned it over and saw that it was indeed the opposite position. He opened his mouth and looked like he was in a daze.
Gu Xinyue said coldly,"Where does that Ah Zhen live? I want to know immediately."
"Young Master, did we go the wrong way? This place…this place is weird."
It was not strange at all. It was just that it was not very normal, because the houses in this row were all Lichun Court, Happy Red Court, and Eight Fairies. In short, they were brothels. And it was clearly the most famous prostitute street in Yangzhou City. There were many women in disheveled clothes, and even many lecherous men.
Walking on the street, he could hear some obscene words that were unbearable to the ear. The sound was soul-stirring and intoxicating. Even Fu Lai couldn't help but look at a girl who was smiling at him.
"Ask Ah Zhen where he lives? The waiter said that everyone here knew him.”
Fu Lai swallowed his saliva and approached a girl who could see her breasts when she lowered her head." Excuse me, where does Ah Zhen live?”
The girl suddenly giggled and pouted at Fu Lai." Why are you looking for Ah Zhen at such a young age? Or is it the one you're looking for over there?"
She smiled at Gu Xinyue, obviously mocking him. At this moment, Gu Xinyue turned her head and looked at her coldly. With such a cold gaze, the knowledgeable girl suddenly froze and said honestly,"Ah Zhen lives at the end of this alley. There's only one family there.”
Gu Xinyue waved her clothes. Clearly, she was about to leave.
However, the girl walked over and hugged Gu Xinyue." Young Master, you're so handsome. If Ah Zhen can cure it, I can too. Why don't we give it a try!?"”
Gu Yutong sneered," You're such a despicable person. It's impossible even after 800 years."”As he spoke, he pulled her away in disdain.
That girl started cursing behind Gu Xinyue. Moreover, she had even called out to eight generations of his ancestors.
Gu Xinyue turned around with a cold expression and said coldly,"How do you want me to find someone to entertain you? Let me think…"
Every word he said was very soft, but she could feel that he wasn't joking because his cold words were like knives that cut through her heart and intestines. The girl's lips trembled and she couldn't say a word.
Gu Xinyue was very satisfied with her afraid expression before continuing to walk down the alley.
At the end of the alley, there was a shabby little house. The door was half-closed, and there was a loud shout coming from inside.||
" Oh, I can't take it anymore. I really can't take it anymore. Ah Zhen, you're too amazing. I really want to do it…I really want to…whoosh…" The man's voice became louder and louder when he reached the climax. It was extremely ear-piercing.
Fu Lai did not expect Ah Zhen to be so lewd, and Gu Xinyue's cold expression did not change from the beginning.
He said coldly with disdain,"What a lewd woman."”He kicked the door open, apparently afraid that he would dirty his hands if he opened it with his hands. There was a man with a big belly sitting in a chair, holding a good-looking woman.
Gu Xinyue didn't give that woman a chance to speak. She said disdainfully,"Ah Zhen, I came from the capital. My father and your father are sworn brothers. You and I are engaged before we are born. I am following my father's orders to bring you back to the capital, but we can discuss our marriage later.”
"Oh my god, how could this be? How could this be?”
Suddenly, an earth-shattering noise came from the inner room. The man with a big belly in the outer room hugged the woman and said to the inner room with a smile,"Ah Zhen, you have a guest. I'm leaving.”
The woman chuckled at Gu Xinyue and sized him up from top to bottom. Then, she burst out laughing." You have an engagement with Ah Zhen?”
Only then did Gu Xinyue know that this woman was not Ah Zhen. The real Ah Zhen was in the inner room.
"Ah Zhen?" the woman mocked. Haha, you're so good-looking. Are you worthy of Ah Zhen? Hahaha…"
The laughter became louder and louder. Even the man with the fat belly glared at Gu Xinyue and couldn't help but laugh." How pitiful.”He patted Gu Xinyue's shoulder and said sympathetically,"You're so pitiful, but it's a good thing you can break off the engagement, right? Even if Father and Mother can't break off the engagement, it's fine, Ah Zhen at least…"
The man lowered his head and said to the woman,"Hey, Xiao Tao, at least what's good about Ah Zhen?" Tell him? Maybe his feet or fingers were good.”
The woman laughed even louder. "Hands and feet? Haha, don't laugh me to death. At least his table is not bad. I can carry it back and sell it, although it won't be worth three cents. However, with Ah Zhen's ability, I guarantee that you won't be able to finish it.”
She could not understand what they were talking about at all. Gu Xinyue watched them walk out in confusion. The inner room was silent again after someone made a sound when he entered.
Fu Lai saw that the situation was a little strange and said softly,""Young Master, do you want to go in and see that woman?”
Gu Xinyue nodded and walked in. It was filled with books, and they were all piled up on the ground. The books were covered in dust, and the dust rose in the air. It was smelly and dirty inside. Moreover, there were two pigs walking around in the small space. The stench emitted by the pigs was even more disgusting. With how clean Gu Xinyue was, he immediately turned around and was about to walk out.
However, just as he was about to turn around and leave, a black thing grabbed his foot and rubbed against his shoe. It even spat out yellow water on the hem of his white clothes, making people feel disgusted, smelly, and extremely terrifying.
The black thing squirmed around his feet like a worm. Gu Xinyue loved cleanliness and had never encountered such a disgusting thing. On the spot, he did something he had never done before in his life. He screamed, and his scream was shrill and high-pitched. It was because he loved cleanliness very much, and this thing was too disgusting.
As he shouted, he stomped on the black and disgusting thing. The black and disgusting thing shouted loudly, but it made a strange cackling sound.
Gu Xinyue stepped harder and screamed even louder. The black and disgusting thing hugged his leg and cried out in the same miserable manner," No, no, please don't…"
Gu Xinyue stomped too hard and her hair was disheveled. The black and disgusting thing grabbed his foot again. He lost his footing and fell over the pile of dirty old books.
In an instant, Gu Xinyue screamed again because the two stinky and dirty pigs were squeezing closer to his face. The smell was not only terrifying, but the two stinky pigs were actually kissing and licking his face.
Ugh…He couldn't hold it in anymore. He vomited all over himself, and even tears flowed out of his eyes.
Fu Lai was completely dumbfounded. Because of the sudden incident, he didn't have time to save his young master.#
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