Wishful Things

Wu Chao looked at the girl whose face changed slightly, and thought she would say something, but she just took another sip of tea.

After a moment of silence between the two, Xu Mingyi asked, "I wonder when Mr. Wu will leave Beijing?"

"There is no rush."

Wu Chao was afraid that she might misunderstand, so he deliberately added: "There are still things to finish."

Xu Mingyi suddenly had doubts in his heart.

Wu Chao came to Beijing for the Queen's birthday banquet, and now that the birthday banquet is over, and there was an assassination incident, the Wu family should not want him to stay in Beijing for a long time.

In his last life, he returned to Ningyang a little later because of the two 'discussing marriage'.

What important matter does he have to stay in Beijing to do it himself?

Although Xu Mingyi was puzzled, he also knew that this was the other party's private matter, so he didn't ask any further questions, but said: "Since Mr. Wu will live in Beijing for a while, if you need help with anything in the future, just ask."

It sounded like a polite remark on the scene.

But her serious tone dispelled the sense of politeness a lot.

Wu Chao looked at her and frowned slightly.

...Didn't they make it clear to each other that night?

Has she fallen so deeply in such a short period of time?

Understanding the other person's eyes, Xu Mingyi, who was exhausted in his heart, resisted the urge to pour the tea on hand over to wake the other person up.

"Mr. Wu, don't get me wrong."

She explained patiently: "I said this because I just want to have contacts with Mr. Wu and help each other."

This time, she asked Wu Chao to help the empress to pay attention to the prince's affairs. It was a temporary idea, but the other party was straightforward and very interesting. He was undoubtedly an excellent partner for cooperation.

There are many things she needs to do, and it is always good to have an extra path.

And if it was possible, while protecting Zhen Guo's mansion, she would not want to see the Wu family suffer the same tragedy as in her previous life again.

Her ability is limited, and Wu Chao can do something within her capacity, which may be a way.

The girl looked serious, and after a moment of silence, Wu Chao said, "...let's talk about it."

Is the other party really jealous of him, or does he think that he has helped so much this time, that he has plucked the wool so well that he just wants to put him in the sheepfold and pluck him as he pleases?

Although it is still uncertain, no matter what kind of possibility it is, it is nothing to be happy about.

Besides, what can he need her, a little girl, to help with?

Hit someone?

He can do it himself.

Xu Mingyi slightly raised his eyebrows.

It seems that Wu Shisun felt that she was useless.

That's right, things like helping each other are based on the premise that each other has the ability, otherwise, it would be one side taking advantage of the advantages and playing hooligans.

It seems that she has to find a chance to show her sincerity.

Xu Mingyi looked at the scene outside the teahouse through the half-opened carved wooden window.

Chengnan Lane is not too lively, and here is a secluded place at the end of the street, with only a few pedestrians.

Wait, Chengnan Lane?

Xu Mingyi thought of something, his eyes lit up.

One thing my grandfather mentioned when he was chatting with her last night...

"Miss Xu, if you still want to sit down, please feel free to do so. Wu has something else to do, so let's leave first." Wu Chao got up and said.

"No, I'll go with Mr. Wu."

Xu Mingyi followed suit and stood up.

Before Wu Chao could speak, she heard her say again: "Why don't you pack some more food?"

Is she not full?

Wu Chao subconsciously turned his head and glanced at the food on the table.

It seemed that she really only ate two pieces of snacks just now, and he thought she was not hungry, so he ate so fast, because he didn't want her to wait in vain.

The boy didn't think there was anything wrong with girls being able to eat, so he didn't say much, he just went downstairs and told the waiter to prepare some simple food to take away.

"There must be some meat." The girl added from the side: "There is another jug ​​of wine."

"..." Wu Chao's mouth twitched slightly.

You really don't see the outside world, does this really regard him as a fat sheep in your sheepfold?

After the man packed the food and drinks, Ah Zhu stepped forward to take them and held them in his hands.

Wu Chao paid the money and left the teahouse with Xu Mingyi.

Outside the teahouse, the boy paused.

He also helped out when he was busy, and he also invited dinner, so we can always get away now, right?

However, a "farewell" came to his lips, but the girl smiled in front of him and said, "I'll take Mr. Wu to try my luck."

luck?

Wu Chao frowned in doubt.

Xu Mingyi pointed to an alley in front of him: "It's not far, it's just ahead when you exit this alley."

Wu Chao looked in the direction she pointed, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

He took that road when he came, how could he not know that there is a gambling house there with his good memory.

Are you really going to take him to try his luck?

Looking at the food and wine in the maid's hand, Wu Shisun still didn't understand.

Eating meat, drinking, gambling...!

A girl's family, playing with her stepmother who is the number one horse-player in the capital, can't she be satisfied?

The wantonness of this girl Xu really made him even more impressed.

Wu Chao said in a really unflattering tone: "Miss Xu went to the gambling house to have fun, so Wu will not accompany her."

Xu Mingyi was at a loss.

What with what?

Can this Wu Shisun's head be idle for a moment and stop his endless imagination!

"It's to meet someone."

She hurriedly said: "Young Master Wu, come with me and you'll know as soon as you see him."

Now if you ask her to talk, she can't explain the details, only after meeting the person can she decide the rest of the matter.

Seeing the girl turned around with the maid, Wu Chao hesitated for a moment, but finally followed behind with his hands behind his back.

He wanted to see what kind of medicine this Miss Xu was selling in her gourd.

Out of the short alley, there are several old shops selling medicinal herbs on both sides, and the aroma of unknown medicinal herbs is in the nostrils.

There is indeed a gambling house not far away, but it doesn't look very lively.

Xu Mingyi's eyes searched around for a moment, his eyes lit up, and he looked at Wu Chao with a smile: "Let's go."

Still puzzled by her intention, Wu Chao followed her and stopped in front of a fortune-telling booth.

Behind the stall, a fat, bald middle-aged man in his forties was sitting on a stool with his legs missing, leaning against the wall and resting his eyes. When he heard the footsteps, he didn't even open his eyes. He moved his nose and sniffed.

It's the smell of roast chicken and good wine.

His stomach growled more happily, but he still didn't open his eyes.

After all, you can't eat after watching it, so it's better not to watch it, so as not to have the urge to violate the law of Daqing.

"Can you do business, sir?"

The girl's voice, Qing Lingling, was as sweet as the sound of a spring in a mountain stream, and the middle-aged man opened his eyes.

What caught the eye was a boy and a girl with excellent looks and extraordinary temperament.

The girl had an approachable smile on her face, and the dimples on her cheeks were faintly visible.

The middle-aged man blinked his eyes, lingered on the two of them for a moment, and asked——

"Are the two counted as marriage?"

Good afternoon everyone~

Thanks to the dynamic cat, Le Sanye, Mingyue Wujian, and Luling girl for their rewards.

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