Gu Nianzhi advised from the side, "Cousin Xie, if it really hurts, don't hold on. I know the pain of a sprained ankle. It's like walking on the tip of a knife."
Xie Qingying was embarrassed. If she continued to refuse, it would seem like she was being unreasonable.
She nodded at Gu Nianzhi. "Nianzhi, thank you. I won't stand on ceremony then."
She gently attached herself to He Zhichu's broad shoulders, narrow waist, and inverted triangular back.
Xie Qingying thought to herself as she clung to He Zhichu's hard shoulder. She didn't expect Young Master He to look thin, but he was actually quite muscular …
Her pretty face blushed slightly. She put her head on the side of He Zhichu's neck and was carried all the way into Xiangxuehai's gate.
Gu Nianzhi followed beside He Zhichu and Xie Qingying. She helped hold Xie Qingying by the side as she looked around curiously.
No wonder this place was called "Xiangxuehai". It was because there were three big words inscribed on a big stone next to the entrance gate.
The house in Plum Garden was built in an antique style.
The wall was a wooden fence painted with tung oil. There was also a screen wall facing the gate, blocking the scene in the courtyard.
After going around the screen wall, an ancient-style mansion on the top of the mountain appeared in front of them.
Green tiles, white walls, black pillars, front eaves and back buildings. The windows were covered with snow-white paper, and there were a few lanterns hanging from the eaves of the corridor.
Gu Nianzhi couldn't take it all in. She didn't pay attention to the road under her feet and almost fell.
Although He Zhichu was looking ahead with Xie Qingying on his back, he kept looking at Gu Nianzhi from the corner of his eye.
Gu Nianzhi's body had just turned sideways when He Zhichu immediately reached out and held her arm firmly.
"Thank you, Young Master He!" Gu Nianzhi thanked him with a smile and helped him hold Xie Qingying on his back.
Xie Qingying's heart was beating wildly. Her attention was completely focused on He Zhichu, so she didn't notice what had just happened.
It wasn't until Gu Nianzhi held her back that she turned to look at her and asked with concern, "What's wrong, Nianzhi? Is something the matter? "
Gu Nianzhi smiled and pointed at the gate in front of them. "We're almost there. Later, ask the people here if they have any medicine. I think safflower oil is very good. "
Xie Qingying smiled and said, "Safflower oil is indeed not bad, but it tastes a little strong. If not, you can apply ice to it temporarily. "
Gu Nianzhi nodded and looked up to see that the door of the mansion in front of her had already opened. A handsome young man in a smoky gray cashmere cardigan walked out and said in surprise, "Young Master He? You're finally here! "
When he saw Xie Qingying on He Zhichu's back, the man smiled mischievously. "What's wrong with Miss Xie? Young Master He, could it be that you lost a bet, so you have to carry our Miss Xie in? "
Xie Qingying quickly said, "Xiao Li, don't talk nonsense. I just sprained my ankle and can't walk. By the way, do you have any ointment here? For example, safflower oil? "
"Ah? Did you really sprain your ankle? " The young man named Little Li looked at He Zhichu in surprise, then quickly glanced at Xie Qingying's legs in high-heeled boots.
It was indeed difficult to walk in these boots on a snowy day.
Xiao Li's expression turned serious. "I'm going to find someone to get some medicinal wine. Do you want me to call another doctor over? "
"There's no need to trouble yourself. I have a family doctor at home. I'll just ask him to take a look at me tonight," Xie Qingying quickly said with a smile. It would be too troublesome to reject Xiao Li.
Xiao Li had his own ideas. Whether he only wanted the medicinal wine or to hire a doctor, he would have to see Xie Qingying's injuries before making a decision.
He turned around and pulled open the thick leather curtain to let He Zhichu carry Xie Qingying in.
As soon as he pulled open the curtain, the sound of music could be heard from inside.
It was like the sound of a guzheng, like the gurgling of spring water. It was especially warm and moving on this snowy day.
Gu Nianzhi enjoyed the beautiful music and followed him in.
As soon as she entered the house, she realized that the mansion was really a different world.
The three rooms of the ancient building, one bright and two dark, were all connected to become a large living room that could be used as a ballroom.
On the left and right sides, there were irregularly shaped treasure pavilions that were divided into several small spaces that were connected to each other and relatively independent.
In each small space, there was a post-modern style sofa with a simple and exquisite shape. The floor around the sofa was covered with geometric patterns.
In the corner on the right side of the wall on the north side, there was a small garden surrounded by green plants.
In the octagonal pavilion with a small bridge and flowing water, a beautiful girl in an ancient costume sat in the octagonal pavilion and played the guzheng.
The living room was filled with young men and women dressed in low-key and luxurious clothes. They sat or stood in groups of twos and threes, forming small groups.
They held cocktail glasses and chatted and joked with each other. The atmosphere was very harmonious and friendly.
Gu Nianzhi was amazed. The city sure knew how to have fun.
She was a country bumpkin, so she should go back to the countryside.
He Zhichu and Xie Qingying were nowhere to be seen. Xiao Li, who had led them in earlier, walked over with a smile and said, "Miss Gu, right? Young Master He took Sister Xie to check on her injuries. Have a seat, don't stand on ceremony. "
Gu Nianzhi also smiled and greeted him. "Sorry to trouble you, Mr. Li. Xie Qingying is my cousin. I also want to see how her injuries are."
"Sister Xie is your cousin? Oh, then you're my cousin. "Xiao Li beamed." My mother is Sister Xie's father's distant cousin. "
Gu Nianzhi had a headache because of the relationship. She could only chuckle and say, "Where are they? I'll go take a look. "
"Hey, Miss Gu, let's not be the third wheel." Xiao Li stopped her with a laugh. "Is it not fun here? Shall I find a handsome guy to talk to you? "
Gu Nianzhi quickly waved her hand. "No need, no need. I'm just worried about Cousin Xie. It's not a minor injury to sprain your ankle wearing such high-heeled boots. "
"That's why I've already sent someone to get a doctor …" Xiao Li whispered, "Don't let Cousin Xie know …"
His careful teasing made Gu Nianzhi relax. She nodded and said, "Okay." She then asked him, "Are you very familiar with Cousin Xie and Young Master He?"
"Yes, we've known each other since we were young." Xiao Li looked Gu Nianzhi up and down and smiled. "Actually, we played together when we were young, but you definitely don't remember me."
Gu Nianzhi pointed at her head and smiled. "Yes, I don't remember what happened before I was 12 years old. Some I remember, some I don't. "
Actually, she didn't remember anything at all, but because of the lawsuit with Qin Yaoguang and the others, she had to "remember" part of what happened before she was 12 years old. Otherwise, Lu Jin's secret identity would be exposed.
Gu Nianzhi was very cautious. She wouldn't let anyone have anything against her at any time.
Xiao Li shook his head regretfully and said, "But you're much prettier than you were when you were young. Are you single now? Can I pursue you? "
Gu Nianzhi was amused by Xiao Li's serious expression. She avoided the topic and said, "I'm still young, so I have to focus on my career now. But Mr. Li, you're not being nice. You clearly like the girl who plays the zither over there. Why are you trying to take advantage of me? "
Xiao Li rubbed his chin and asked in confusion, "Is it that obvious? I thought I covered it up very well … "
"When you were talking to me, your eyes glanced over there every five seconds on average. You call that a good cover up?" Gu Nianzhi couldn't help pursing her lips in disdain.
Compared to Huo Shaoheng, who was the king of drama, Xiao Li wouldn't last more than three seconds in a TV series.
"Hehe, isn't she very beautiful? She plays the zither so beautifully … although I don't understand it at all … "Xiao Li whispered to her, making her very happy.
Not long after, Xiao Li's phone suddenly rang.
He took it out and looked at it. He quickly stood up and said, "The doctor I invited has arrived. I'm going to pick him up. Miss Gu, please help yourself. "
Gu Nianzhi quickly waved her hand. "I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Hurry up and bring the doctor to examine Cousin Xie."
Not long after Xiao Li left, he came back with someone.
Gu Nianzhi looked up at the door and saw two men and a woman following Xiao Li in.
The man walking next to Xiao Li was tall and carried a small medicine box. He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and looked gentle and elegant. He followed Xiao Li to a small door on the east side of the living room without looking sideways.
The other man and woman didn't follow him in. They stood at the door and glanced at the situation in the living room.
Gu Nianzhi glanced at the two of them curiously and suddenly felt that they looked a little familiar.
The woman standing at the door had long black hair and thick bangs that covered her slender eyes. She was very flirtatious.
She had snow-white skin, a small nose and mouth, and a face as round as a full moon.
Gu Nianzhi's heart skipped a beat. She thought that this woman was a little similar to Wen Shouyi.
However, she wasn't as scholarly as Wen Shouyi.
The man's facial features were good, but his eyes were cloudy and his gaze was wretched. It made people uncomfortable to look at him.
Gu Nianzhi looked away and decided to take another look at the girl playing the zither in the octagonal pavilion to clear her eyes.
At that moment, the man with the wretched eyes also saw the girl playing the zither in the octagonal pavilion. His eyes lit up and he wanted to rush over to talk to her, but he was held back by the woman beside him.
"Second Brother, don't look for that kind of unpresentable woman again. How many times have you played with this kind of woman? Aren't you tired of her? " The woman who had followed the doctor said impatiently, then pointed in Gu Nianzhi's direction. "Even if you want to look for someone, you have to look for that one over there. If you marry her, you can struggle less for more than ten years. "
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This was the second update of the day: Chapter 1631, "Struggle Less for More Than Ten Years".
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