Chapter 1299: Love Flows Like a Gentle Stream

Qin Yize thought to himself, this guy, he got familiar with the Gu Family of Jinling City really quickly.

Thinking of his little plans, Qin Yize slightly shook his head.

At this moment, the aroma of food occasionally wafted over from the courtyard wall.

Looking towards the distant horizon, splendid clouds filled the western sky, transforming into various shapes and reflecting the bustling city, like a mirage.

Gu Qiaoqiao glanced at Qin Yize, "What’s Luo Fan doing here?"

Qin Yize felt a bit speechless; wasn’t this a rhetorical question? Yet he still answered, "First, he’s got business to do; second, to celebrate the opening of your new company."

Gu Qiaoqiao blinked her big eyes, a bit noncommittal.

Yesterday, Luo Fan had sent over a large flower basket and a painting, although not a famous piece, when hung on the company wall, it looked quite impressive.

It was ordered from Jinling City and delivered along with his flower basket.

However, Gu Qiaoqiao naturally knew his ulterior motives, but at present, everything appeared normal on the surface, what could she do?

Just hope Luo Fan doesn’t affect her sister’s college entrance exams.

She looked towards Qin Yize, who was standing by her side and gazing towards the horizon.

The gift Qin Yize gave Gu Qiaoqiao, besides the large flower basket and two person-high vases, included a substantial order to escort a batch of precious relics from the North Sichuan Museum out of town for an exhibition in three months.

This was the first time civilian forces were used to escort cultural relics.

It’s a four-way collaboration involving military, police, the North Sichuan Museum security, and civilian security.

Though it seemed quite mixed, the forces would split into two routes, the military being led by a company commander under Qin Yize, allowing Lifeng Security personnel to get some practice.

So, Lifeng Security and the military would be traveling the same road.

Gu Qiaoqiao felt the burden was heavy, a bit uneasy. If anything were to happen, she really couldn’t bear the responsibility. Not to mention all the national treasures, even if one got damaged or lost, what could she use to compensate?

Moreover, Lifeng Security Company had just opened and took on such a big order. Although successfully completing this task would be hugely beneficial for the company’s future development, dangers still persisted.

And Qin Yize told her that this order wasn’t something he actively sought out, but rather the museum leadership found him, hoping he could provide some civilian security forces, preferably composed of retired military personnel.

Thus, it appeared to be civilian forces in name, but still led by military personnel, serving to obscure the situation while greatly enhancing security.

So naturally, Qin Yize thought of Lifeng Security Company, believing the security company was entirely capable of handling it.

Besides, Boss Xu was quite excited, eager to try it out. Though he couldn’t guarantee everything was completely foolproof, Lifeng Security wouldn’t be handling this transportation task alone but would act as an auxiliary, providing good practice for the security company. He’d already accepted several big orders. Although the price was attractive, they didn’t hold the same éclat.

Thinking of this, Gu Qiaoqiao smiled slightly, glanced sideways at the neighboring yard, "Let’s go, let’s have dinner. We didn’t eat enough at lunchtime."

Qin Yize furrowed his brow with a hint of concern, softly advising, "Don’t drink anymore in the future."

"I only had a small glass..." Gu Qiaoqiao said carelessly. She naturally knew the real reason Qin Yize didn’t want her drinking.

However, she didn’t take it to heart.

And Qin Yize couldn’t say it bluntly, so he had to say it tactfully, "Qiaoqiao, you’re the type of girl who gets drunk at the first sip. You’re still young, so in the future, drink less, or better still, don’t drink at all, okay?"

"Get drunk at the first sip?" Gu Qiaoqiao stared at Qin Yize in surprise, "Did I lose my composure at lunchtime?"

"No."

"Thankfully, thankfully." Gu Qiaoqiao breathed a sigh of relief, patting her chest. She thought she’d made a scene at lunchtime.

Then she glared at Qin Yize, playfully scolding, "You only know how to scare me; you think I don’t know what you’re thinking?"

"What am I thinking?" Qin Yize feigned ignorance.

Gu Qiaoqiao gave Qin Yize a push, "Hmph, can’t be bothered with you."

Then she walked towards the courtyard gate.

Don’t think she doesn’t know; when she drinks, as they say in the North, her face turns red.

Face red, she thinks she looks pretty good, a different kind of pretty.

So, Qin Yize definitely didn’t want anyone to see this side of her.

He really thought she couldn’t guess.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s lips curled into a smug smile as the noise and merriment continued next door, boy and girl voices seeming to fill the whole courtyard.

Qin Yize tugged at his lips in a faint smile, yet still followed leisurely behind Gu Qiaoqiao.

At the gate, Gu Qiaoqiao paused, looked into the yard, not noticing Xiao Wen’s movements, turned her head and asked, "Ah Ze, where’s Sister Xiao Wen?"

Qin Yize shook his head slightly, "We left early; she should be with Qianqian and the others."

In the neighboring yard, neither could they find a trace of Xiao Wen. Gu Qianqian, upon seeing her sister and brother-in-law arrive, flew over like a little bird and started chattering away.

Of course, she talked mostly about today’s opening ceremony. The little girl had never seen one before, and especially since it was her own sister’s, she felt extraordinarily proud.

Only when the little girl finished her lively chatter did Gu Qiaoqiao ask, "Qianqian, have you seen Sister Xiao Wen?"

It was then that Gu Qianqian remembered she’d forgotten something and quickly said, "We saw Sister Xiao Wen’s dad on the road when we came back together."

"Sister Xiao Wen’s dad?" Gu Qiaoqiao asked, unconsciously muttering.

"Yes, yes, he’s an old man with all white hair and beard. Sister Xiao Wen asked me to tell you she won’t be coming back tonight."

Oh, so that’s how it is. Gu Qiaoqiao nodded slightly.

Gu Qianqian, feeling curious, grabbed her sister’s hand and asked, "Sis, why is Sister Xiao Wen’s dad so old? Unlike Dad, he seems more like a grandpa..."

Gu Qiaoqiao amusedly pinched her sister’s cheek, "Stop talking nonsense. That’s Sister Xiao Wen’s dad. Don’t talk carelessly in front of Sister Xiao Wen."

Gu Qianqian giggled, "I know, sis. I’m not stupid; I won’t say such things in front of Sister Xiao Wen."

At this time, Luo Fan, chatting with Gu Zishu and Gu Mujun, looked at Qin Yize with a smile and nodded.

While Gu Zishu came running over, clinging to Qin Yize, eagerly reporting his recent findings.

The courtyard was once again filled with laughter and cheer.

After dinner, Luo Fan took a group of people, including Gu Qianqian, out to explore Jinling City’s night market.

But Qin Yize, needing to return to the Imperial Capital early next morning, the two went back to the neighboring yard.