Gu Qiancheng wanted to protect Yun Qian.
Perhaps it wasnât about Yun Qianâs safety, but rather for her own happiness.
But who doesnât like win-win situations?
At this moment, Gu Qiancheng wasnât aware of who she was supposedly protecting or shielding from trouble.
In this world, everyone wants to protect the "System", but only Xu Changâan, the host, is always slacking off.
He watched Gu Qiancheng, who held the Little Bell, and felt a strange sense of déjà vu.
Then he figured it out.
Senior Wen.
The idea of Gu Qiancheng having Yun Qian wear a bell and stroll outdoors was just like Wen Li having him carry Sword Qi to the Hundred Herbs Garden... identical thinking.
Xu Changâanâs expression turned odd.
Should it be said, no wonder girls raised on Muyu Peak think alike?
However, Xu Changâan had long thought that expressing oneâs stand didnât necessarily have to be done that way.
For instance, going to the morning market together would also demonstrate a good relationship.
Alternatively, spreading word not to bother her would work too; thereâs no need to have a girl wear a bell to go out.
Hmm...
Xu Changâan could somewhat guess the bellâs true name, but he had nothing to say about Gu Qianchengâs willful thinking.
As for why Senior Wen took such actions, Xu Changâan believed he could understand.
Senior is busy and naturally has no time to travel with him, so using Sword Qi was convenient.
GuâEr and Senior Wen are naturally not to be compared.
It seems Xu Changâan underestimated Gu Qiancheng; what he can think of, Gu Qiancheng naturally can as well.
Of course, she wanted to explore the Chaoyun Sectâs market with Yun Qian, and not only that, she wanted to show her sister around the many beautiful spots, to play, and even to go boating.
However, Gu Qiancheng temporarily lacked the courage to travel with Yun Qian... just thinking about it, she would cling to Yun Qianâs leg, blushing, unable to speak three sentences in an hour.
If such a timid appearance were seen by others, how could she ever mingle within the Chaoyun Sect?
As for making requests, Gu Qiancheng never believed in words; she thought action was truth, which was the source of her initial misunderstanding of Liu Qingluo â that liking someone means pursuing them.
Moreover, she understood the importance of the Hehuan Bell, as long as Miss Yun complied... then for a long period, sheâd bear the mark of Muyu Peak and Tripod Heart Peak.
After all, relationships so close that one would wear a Divine Artifact just to go out have never existed before.
The little girl was eager to let everyone know she had a sister she liked, though aware this was just her wishful thinking... yet even so, she wanted people to misunderstand her good relationship with Miss Yun.
Itâs not vanity; just a bit of inner insecurity being stirred. After all, Miss Yun is ultimately a cold person; her indifferent demeanor can only be tolerated by someone familiar like Xu Changâan. Meanwhile, Gu Qiancheng was beginning to wonder if her sister disliked her.
"Ms. Yun."
Gu Qiancheng lowered her head, glancing at her toes, softly speaking to Yun Qian: "Sister... donât you like these things?"
Yun Qian just looked at Xu Changâan.
âAlright, Iâll handle it.â
Xu Changâan nodded at Yun Qian, then cleared his throat and walked over: "Gu..."
Gu Qiancheng abruptly raised her head, her shy demeanor towards Yun Qian vanished, and she stared intently at him.
She hadnât heard her sister call her Qiancheng yet.
If she couldnât overcome Xu Changâan, how could she talk about liking Miss Yun?
â...â
Xu Changâan stiffened for a moment, helplessly saying: "Qiancheng."
"Mm, speak." Gu Qiancheng turned on tiptoe to face him.
Xu Changâan as tactfully as possible requested her to pack up the treasures scattered on the ground, expressing that Yun Qian doesnât need them at the moment.
"Does sister think so too?" Gu Qiancheng knew her good intentions were somewhat scary, but she was unwilling to give in: "At least this Celestial Robe Pavilion outfit..."
Seeing this, Xu Changâan gestured for Yun Qian to say something quickly.
"Outfit?" Yun Qian tilted her head.
Finally hearing her speak up close, Gu Qiancheng felt a mix of happiness and disappointment.
Sheâd been performing here for ages, yet Ms. Yun hadnât said a word; Xu Changâan made just a glance...
Indeed, if she wanted to get close to Ms. Yun, overcoming this man was necessary.
"Isnât the outfit nice? Doesnât sister like it? But this is already the best-looking style."
Yun Qian glanced at her skirt, "I prefer Piluo Residenceâs clothing."
"Piluo Residence? Whatâs that?" Gu Qiancheng was puzzled, "Is there something better than Celestial Robe Pavilionâs Immortal Robe Tower?"
"Piluo Residence is Beisang Cityâs clothing shop." Liu Qingluo came over and, seeing Gu Qianchengâs bewildered look, bent down and patted her shoulder, whispering, "Sister, enough... stop here."
She lowered her voice, speaking into Gu Qianchengâs ear: "Itâs going too far."
Sheâs such a perceptive person; noticing Xu Changâan struggling to deal with Gu Qiancheng, she stepped forward to help him.
Not just helping, when thinking from Yun Qianâs perspective, she certainly wouldnât accept Gu Qianchengâs gifts either. Not considering the trouble, just the fact that the girlâs mood changes daily â today she might like you, but who could know if sheâll like you tomorrow?
Gu Qiancheng wasnât foolish, she knew this of course, yet she still wanted to make one last effort.