Chapter 1123 - 1123 1123 Awakening (1)

1123: Chapter 1123: Awakening (1) 1123: Chapter 1123: Awakening (1) Old Ge didn’t want to follow them at first, fearing he would be deceived and refusing to become a servant; however, the recent ordeal made him realize that with his own abilities, if someone came after them again, he would be powerless to protect his grandson.

He would regret it too late.

Thus, he decided to sell himself into servitude, trusting that the skills of the two young masters could at least leave a way out for his grandson.

His family owned three run-down rooms and two acres of land, which he entrusted to his cousin.

It was thanks to the cousin’s help through the years that his family, both old and young, had managed to survive.

“Brother, are you really leaving?” the cousin asked Old Ge, unable to hide his reluctance.

“Is the new master good?”

“Our family, both old and young, truly doesn’t know what the future holds.

Fortunately, the young master appreciates my skill in cultivating red fruits and has invited me to go with him.

He’s also promised to let Dandan attend school.

I figure it’s worth taking a chance, certainly better than rotting away here, right?”

“Then go, brother.

I’ll take care of the house and the land for you.

If things don’t work out, at least you’ll have a meal to come back to,” said Old Ge’s cousin with a nod.

“If it’s good over there, I’ll send you a message, and you can join us,” Old Ge said, patting his cousin on the shoulder.

Old Ge’s cousin nodded in agreement.

Old Ge and his grandson didn’t have many possessions, just a couple of sets of clothes to change into and a dozen pots of red fruits that he had grown.

Gu Yao went to the town and directly purchased a horse carriage to bring the grandfather and grandson back.

Gu Qingheng knew that Xinxin would definitely be pleased to see the old man.

As long as she was happy, he felt that whatever he did was worthwhile.

However, they hadn’t been far from the Ge homestead when they received a message from Shadow Three.

Gu Qingheng’s face changed as soon as he read it.

“Big brother?” Gu Yao, seeing the look on Gu Qingheng’s face grow unpleasant, became tense as well.

“Ayao,” said Gu Qingheng, handing the note to Gu Yao, “you take them and proceed slowly.

I must rush back as soon as possible…”

When Gu Yao saw the note, he was also shocked, but he knew that with the two of them in tow, they couldn’t hurry.

He could only nod.

“Then be careful, big brother…”

Gu Qingheng sped away on his horse.

Although he knew Xinxin wasn’t the kind of person to be easily swayed by others, he couldn’t help fearing that Xinxin might despise him over this.

He regretted not being tougher back at the inn.

At the same time, Dou Xuemei had slept for half a day and a night before she had to wake up, hungry because she hadn’t eaten dinner the previous night, nor breakfast that morning.

“Miss,” Mei Ping had managed to get a meal the night before, and someone had brought breakfast that morning which looked quite decent.

But just as she was about to start eating, she saw Dou Xuemei open her eyes and immediately rushed over joyfully.

“You’re finally awake, oh…”

“Enough,” Dou Xuemei said, cutting Mei Ping off with some impatience.

“I’m not dead yet, what’s there to cry about?”

Mei Ping quickly wiped away her tears.

“I’m hungry,” said Dou Xuemei, eyeing the porridge, steamed buns, and side dishes on the table opposite her and swallowing involuntarily.

“Miss, eat,” Mei Ping hurriedly brought her breakfast over.

Although Dou Xuemei’s right shoulder was injured, it didn’t stop her from eating the buns and drinking the porridge.

Using chopsticks was difficult, so she resorted to a spoon.

In the blink of an eye, a bowl of millet porridge, two meat buns, and a plate of side dishes were gone.

All Mei Ping could do was swallow hard.

“Miss, take it easy.

I’ll get another portion…”