She reluctantly looked like Gu Zhangheng, so Hua Rong went out. Gu Liu didn't like to hold a fan, so she left the bone fan in the fu. She only rubbed the string of coral bracelets and swaggered down the street.
She put on a mustache and darkened her face. Although some people looked at her curiously, no one thought she was Gu Changan or Miss Gu.
"Are you sure it's here?" Huarong asked Shuxiu. They were standing in front of a house with lush bamboos. They could see the tips of the bamboos swaying in the wind.
"That's right. I've asked Yi Jiu, who serves the Sixth Young Master. The Little Miracle-working Doctor's residence in Jinling is right here."
Huarong raised his eyebrows. "Brother Six knows Xi Shi. Did you ask how?"
"Brother Six heard that the bamboo chickens in Mount Kun were delicious, so he stayed in the mountain for half a month. Coincidentally, the little magic doctor went to Mount Kun to pick herbs. They stayed in the mountain for a few days. At that time, there was a drought, so a group of bandits appeared in Mount Kun. Brother Six saved the little magic doctor."
There was no problem with the first half. Brother Six liked to eat mountain products the most, and the kind that was made from local materials. He didn't like to eat mountain products if they were left at home. Hua Rong believed that Brother Six was good at cooking game, but when it came to saving Brother Six from the bandits?
Stop joking. How could it be possible?
"Go and knock on the door."
Shuxiu immediately knocked on the door. Soon, a doorman poked his head out. "May I ask who you are?"
"My master is Brother Six of the Gu family. He sent a greeting card yesterday and came to visit the little magic doctor."
The doorman seemed to have received an order and immediately opened the door. "Young Master Gu, please. I'll take you to the master."
Xi Shi's house was not big, but every open space was full of bamboos. He must like bamboos.
It was said that Bamboo was one of the Four Gentlemen. Bamboo was tall and straight, long and slender, green all year round, proud of the snow and frost. Together with Plum and Pine, they were known as the Three Friends of Winter. Although they were not thick and strong, they were upright, tenacious and tall. They were not afraid of the cold and the heat, evergreen.
It was not a long walk, but because of the swaying green bamboos on both sides, it looked like a long walk. When they saw Xi Shi, he was making tea. The kettle was a little unstable because of the boiling water, and steam rose in spirals, making the pavilion among the green bamboos look like a fairyland.
"Brother Shi," Huarong imitated Gu Changheng's Jianghu mannerisms and strode over.
Xi Shi didn't look up but focused on washing the tea. After washing the tea three times, he poured a cup of tea for Huarong. "This is a special aged tea from the Qilin Mountain. Miss Gu, try it."
Emmmm, Huarong was speechless. How could they recognize him like that? That was simply not giving him any face!
"So it's aged tea. No wonder you had to wash it three times." Huarong took the cup and tasted it, only to find that the tea had a musty smell. It was old tea that had been stored for many years. No wonder he had to wash it again and again! Usually, tea would be washed once at most. Any more and it would be tasteless.
"Brother Shi, can't you bear to prepare some new tea? Could it be that the miracle-working doctor is short of money? If you are short of money, you should have said so earlier. I have some. "Huarong angrily took the money bag from Shuxiu's waist and threw it on Xi Shi's tea table.
If it were a normal customer, Huarong would have chased them out if they were so rude. For some reason, Xi Shi didn't get angry. He picked up the money bag and handed it to Shuxiu. "Miss Gu, don't be angry. You used a fake identity to meet me, so I gave you some musty tea to return the favor."
"Well, since you explained patiently, I'll forgive you." Huarong suddenly put on a standard playboy smile and stared straight at him.
Xi Shi was a little embarrassed, but he pretended well. He lowered his head and didn't seem to take his eyes off the teapot. However, his hands, which were clenched into fists in his sleeves, were trembling slightly.
"Brother Shi, do you like bamboo? It is said that bamboo has ten virtues. Bamboo has a straight body, would rather break than bend, which is called upright. Although bamboo has bamboo joints, it does not stop moving forward, which is called advancing. Bamboo is straight on the outside and open in the middle, which is called hollow. Bamboo has flowers buried deep in it, its face facing the sky, which is called plain. Bamboo has one flower in its life, even if it dies, it has no regrets, which is called dedication. Bamboo is jade and bamboo facing the wind, standing up to the sky, which is called outstanding. Although bamboo is called outstanding, it is not like pine, which is called kind. Bamboo is like stone, only then can it be made into a tool, which is called firm nature. Bamboo turns into talisman joints, which is called integrity.
Huarong spoke with fervor and assurance, but Xi Shi didn't respond. He was like a loyal listener, patiently listening to her nagging.
Huarong talked for a long time. Not only did she not make him talk happily with her, but she also vaguely suspected that there was an awkward silence.
No, it was just an awkward silence.
Awkward silence was the most embarrassing thing when chatting. She couldn't help but say angrily, "I've been trying so hard to please you. Can't you talk to me, seeing that I'm a girl and I'm not reserved?"
"Why do you want to please me?" Xi Shi was still unmoved.
"Because I like you," Huarong said without hesitation. She didn't blush and just looked at Xi Shi.
Xi Shi still lowered his head, as if he wanted to see a flower in the teapot. However, if Huarong had been attentive, she would have seen him tremble for a moment.
"You're a girl. Girls should be reserved. Miss Gu, be careful with your words."
"Do you like girls who are reserved?" Huarong asked in reply. "Then I won't be a reserved girl. Do you want me to learn?"
"Can you learn?"
Huarong thought for a moment and frowned deeply. It seemed that she probably wouldn't be able to learn. If she learned to be reserved, she wouldn't be so good at being a playboy.
"Are there other girls around you?" Huarong asked after thinking.
Xi Shi raised his head. His eyes had become clear again. "No."
"Since there are no other girls, how do you know that you don't like girls like me? Why don't you give it a try? Maybe you'll fall in love with me tomorrow. "Huarong winked at her seductively.
"Miss Gu, do your parents know that you're doing this?" Xi Shi didn't answer. He picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. He lowered his eyelashes, but he was looking at Huarong from the corner of his eyes.
"If my parents know, they'll think that you're spreading malicious rumors and ruining my reputation."
Xi Shi suddenly chuckled and shook his head helplessly. "You'll suffer losses in the future if you're so crafty and domineering."
"I'm good at everything, but I won't suffer losses. I'm not born with that ability."
"I mean that all men in the world like dignified and virtuous girls. No one will like you if you're so unruly."
Huarong saw that he was drinking old tea as if it were new and was influenced by him. He also drank a cup, but for some reason, he felt that the aftertaste was sweet and different from his usual taste.
"You like me. Otherwise, why do you care about me?"
"I'm just reminding you not to pester me." Xi Shi drank another cup. Perhaps it was too full, so some of the tea spilled out and splashed on his black robe. The tea quickly disappeared.
"You don't want me to pester you, but I'm going to pester you until you fall in love with me." Huarong was fearless and acted like a playboy on the streets. Shuxiu, who was standing at the side, thought to himself, "Miss Gu is really hardworking. If it were another girl, she would have fallen in love with him in a few days."
He wondered how long this little miracle-working doctor could resist.
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