Chapter 1201: Why Does This Feel a Bit Like the Eighteen Farewells?

Gu Qiaoqiao turned her eyes, pondering.

Qin Yize continued, "Also, that Boss Xu needs someone to keep him in check too."

Gu Qiaoqiao chuckled, "I know, but after I finish writing, you have to help me have a look."

"Of course, anything my Qiaoqiao writes, I must see it first."

"I realize you’re getting quite glib now."

"But it’s only for you, and besides, I’m telling the truth, you are my Qiaoqiao after all." Qin Yize’s voice was filled with amusement as he spoke leisurely.

Gu Qiaoqiao rolled her eyes at him, "You’re always right. By the way, should we tell Great Grandfather about this tomorrow?"

"Sure, why don’t you tell him?"

Gu Qiaoqiao thought for a moment, gently shook Qin Yize’s arm, and said softly, "No way, you know that Boss Xu better, you should tell him."

Qin Yize nodded without hesitation, "Alright, I’ll do it."

Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly remembered something and asked seriously, "Ah Ze, can we hire some female employees?"

"Of course, we need people to cook, clean, and handle some clerical finance work. All these can employ female staff. Do you have something in mind?"

"You always know me best," Gu Qiaoqiao looked at Qin Yize, paused, and then said softly, "In this Jinling City, there are two people who were trafficked to Cliff Village. I don’t know how they’re doing, but at their age, they can’t go to school or be assigned jobs. If their parents are alive, it’s better; if not, life will surely be hard for them."

"Can you find them?"

"At that time, I copied those documents again, I have their addresses and information here. After things are settled here, I will go with Xiao Wen to check on them."

"Alright, I’ll go with you then."

"Then that’s set." Gu Qiaoqiao said happily, "Ah Ze, you did a great deed today."

Qin Yize’s eyes twinkled with a hint of a smile, his voice tender as water, "Then won’t you give me a little reward?"

Gu Qiaoqiao looked at Qin Yize, pulled his head down, and gently kissed the corner of Qin Yize’s lips, then quickly let go.

Although Qin Yize felt slightly unsatisfied, there was nothing he could do, after all, this place wasn’t somewhere private, there might be eyes around.

He quickly sat upright, coughed lightly, and said, "Alright, it’s late, quickly go to rest."

"Then you should rest early too. By the way, Sister Xiao Wen said she’s going to Erdao Mountain tomorrow afternoon."

"Are you going with her?" Qin Yize asked.

"Yes, of course, I’ll accompany her." Gu Qiaoqiao answered matter-of-factly.

"Xiao Wen doesn’t want a third person to go?"

"Seems like it."

"Then be sure to stay safe." Qin Yize didn’t press further but instead gave a gentle reminder.

"Everything will be fine." Gu Qiaoqiao said with a cheerful smile.

"Qiaoqiao, Luh Fei will come over tomorrow noon. You and Aunt will cook something nice to reward Luh Fei."

Luh Fei really worked hard these days.

Once he arrived in Jinling City, he didn’t even enter the Gu Family’s place, nor did he have a sip of water, which made Gu Qiaoqiao feel guilty.

She nodded quickly, "Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to cook dishes he loves."

"Qiaoqiao, after lunch, how about letting Luh Fei take you to Erdao Mountain?" Qin Yize suggested.

Gu Qiaoqiao shook her head and suddenly lowered her voice, "Ah Ze, Sister Xiao Wen mentioned there’s a very close passage to Erdao Mountain that apparently shouldn’t be known to others."

Such a thing exists, could it be a secret passage?

Qin Yize’s brow furrowed imperceptibly.

But having seen Jinling City’s defense map, there wasn’t anything marked as a secret passage or shortcut to Erdao Mountain.

It seems this should be a secret unique to the Phoenix Clan.

Since that was the case, Qin Yize decided not to ask too much.

He just advised Gu Qiaoqiao, "Then you must be extra careful, since it’s a secret passage, don’t let anyone see you, otherwise the consequences could be endless."

"Alright, I understand. You should hurry and rest," Gu Qiaoqiao also lowered her voice and teased, "Ah Ze, notice we’re saying goodbye for the second time."

Qin Yize sighed deeply, "Yes, when can we say goodbye no more?" he said meaningfully.

Gu Qiaoqiao rolled her eyes at him and also spoke softly, "Alright, stop procrastinating, at this rate, the sun might rise."

Just then, they heard a burst of laughter from Xiao Wen.

That was because she had just opened the door and looked towards the two of them, wiggling her finger gently, "You two, why do you seem like you’re saying a long goodbye like in a romantic tale?"

"Sister Xiao Wen..." Gu Qiaoqiao glared at her.

Since there was a third person in the courtyard, Qin Yize immediately became very agile, gave Gu Qiaoqiao’s hand a silent squeeze, then smiled at Xiao Wen before striding off towards his room.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wen tugged at Gu Qiaoqiao, smiling as she said, "Come with me to the bathroom."

The only downside of these small courtyards is that the bathroom isn’t inside the house.

Some households don’t even have a bathroom, they just use communal ones.

But the previous owner was quite particular, building a bathroom on one side of the wing room.

It could be used for toilets and showers, making it quite convenient.

However, you still need to leave your room, cross the courtyard, to get to the bathroom, but it’s much better than using a public toilet outside.

Gu Qiaoqiao naturally agreed, and followed Xiao Wen to walk towards the bathroom.

At this time, the moon hung high in the deep blue sky, its silvery light gently draping over the small courtyard.

Flowers on the wall quietly blossomed.

Keen insects chirped joyfully in the corners of the wall.

The night wind rustled through the treetops, the leaves whispering softly.

All of this, accompanied by moonlight, composed a symphony of the night.

Early the next morning, after breakfast, before the families of the second uncle and the third uncle arrived, Gu Qiaoqiao pulled the Old Patriarch aside.

She first briefly talked to him about Xiao Wen’s matters.

As for some specific things, she didn’t tell her Great Grandfather, because he didn’t need to know everything.

Besides, the Old Patriarch already had enough on his plate, just dealing with the chaos in the Gu Family in Jinling City was enough to give him headaches.

The Old Patriarch was quite surprised, he didn’t expect that after traveling all the way to Jinling City, in the house of Gu Family’s sworn enemy, they’d find a divine item of the Phoenix Clan.

Unfortunately, that was the truth, and Xiao Wen even retrieved the item without asking for a penny.

About Fang Liang, Gu Qingfeng didn’t know much.