"What’s wrong?" Yang Ruxin was startled, as she actually noticed his nervousness.
"Xinxin, from now on, don’t sing for anyone else but me," Gu Qingheng rubbed his chin against the top of Yang Ruxin’s head, "and don’t casually discuss Tang and Song poetry with others, okay?"
Yang Ruxin frowned slightly but then smiled, "It’s okay. I’m around you every day, someone who has been called a ’Prodigy’ since childhood, so it’s normal for me to pick up on some things... It’s not like you’re unaware of musical tones..."
Gu Qingheng paused for a moment before he also let it go. He had been too nervous just now and nodded in agreement, "It makes sense. As the disciple of Gu Qingheng, of course you would be capable of everything."
Yang Ruxin wrapped her arms around Gu Qingheng’s waist, "What would I have done if I hadn’t met you back then? I indeed experienced some unimaginable events, but... I’m afraid that talking about them might..."
"Let’s not talk about that." Gu Qingheng lowered his head to kiss Yang Ruxin’s lips, cutting off her sentence, "As long as you’re by my side, no matter how extraordinary the events are, they don’t matter... It’s destiny that led us to meet. I’ve always felt that I stayed in Dapu East Village just to wait for you... Nothing else is important..."
Yang Ruxin sniffled, "Thank you." Gu Qingheng, thank you for having such faith in me, for protecting me without asking for reasons, but still, I can’t tell you my secret because I really can’t be sure what kind of adverse reaction might be triggered if I were to reveal such an extraordinary secret. So, let it be this way. If we can live safely, I’d rather keep it hidden from you forever.
"Silly girl, between us, let’s never say thank you, okay?" Gu Qingheng stroked Yang Ruxin’s head, "Remember, no matter what happens in the future, I’m here for you."
"Okay." Yang Ruxin snuggled up in his embrace.
The Xiaolun, which had been clinging to Yang Ruxin’s ankle, now ran under the seats, calling out to its mate. While the pair above were exchanging sweet nothings, they, the snakes that didn’t need to hibernate, decided to romp beneath the seats, out of each other’s way.
To return to Dapu East Village from the county town, one had to pass through Lianhua Town. They left early, so when they reached the town, it was just a bit past ten in the morning.
They strolled along the road, bought some things, and then went to the small courtyard.
The previous night, Qian Er had already delivered the seven wolves. For them, the distance from the county town to Lianhua Town was negligible.
The small courtyard had already been well-equipped, and with Qian Er bringing plenty of meat and vegetables on his way, seven people could live there without any issues.
As for cooking, Tu Dagang was skilled at it, so there was no worry about going hungry.
But the seven people hadn’t expected Yang Ruxin to come, and they certainly hadn’t expected to see a majestic Divine Eagle.
"My God, a Hai Dongqing?" Green Wolf’s real name was Qiao Baiwan, and he was incredibly excited, "It’s really a Hai Dongqing!"
"Sister Xin, is this one yours?" Shuimu was also excited, attempting to touch Xiaohei several times.
"I saved him once, and he’s clung to me since," Yang Ruxin opened her hands, "I thought he was quite beautiful, so I kept him..."
The corners of everyone’s mouths twitched. Hai Dongqing, that’s a lord of the skies, a symbol of speed and power, a being that can tear a person to shreds. How can you make it sound so casual?