Han Yuqing is the niece of Mrs. Gu's family. The Han family was originally from Pingning Town, and moved to the county town after they became rich. Han Yuqing was brought up as a lady from a noble family, well-educated, knowledgeable in poetry and literature.
She also understood Gu Changsheng's attitude, and quickly stood up and said, "Don't be angry, cousin. My luggage is in my aunt's room. My aunt was joking with you. I won't take your room."
"It's not a matter of snatching it or not. I'm thinking about my cousin's reputation." Gu Changsheng said.
Han Yuqing smiled faintly: "My cousin, this is very thoughtful. Thank you!"
In this case, Madam Gu could not force it any more and said, "Changsheng, mother is also worried that you will be bored at home every day. It's rare for Yuqing to come here, so you two can talk to relieve your boredom."
"It's not boring. I have already chosen a location to open a restaurant." Gu Changsheng said.
"You want to open a restaurant?" Mrs. Gu was shocked. "Why haven't I heard you say that?"
"Some people think that the braised pork at Zuixianju is not tasty. I plan to steal its business. I have already discussed this with my father." Gu Changsheng narrowed his eyes, and a gentle smile appeared in his eyes.
Han Yuqing looked at Gu Changsheng with admiration: "My cousin has great ambitions and is a role model for men."
"The location has been chosen, what else do you need me to do?" Mrs. Gu sighed helplessly, a little sad, "You just got better, and you want to go out to do business, how can I worry about you?"
"I'll open a restaurant in Pingning Town, no problem." Gu Changsheng said. For Xia Qianqian, he had wronged himself and pursued her to a small town in another world. Although the Gu family was wealthy, it was far from the family conditions in his previous life. When he married Xia Qianqian again, he would definitely leave here and venture into a bigger and broader world.
Mrs. Gu felt relieved: "Just treat it as a fun activity. It doesn't matter whether you make money or not."
Gu Changsheng just smiled and said nothing. He never does business that loses money.
"By the way, the winter solstice is approaching, and you should prepare for the sacrificial rites," Mrs. Gu reminded.
"Okay." Gu Changsheng glanced at Han Yuqing and asked, "Is my cousin the Jade Girl of this year?"
"Not yet." Han Yuqing shook his head gently, "But that's why I came here."
Gu Changsheng's heart sank. With the Han family's intervention, Xia Qianqian's chances were mostly lost.
"The jade maiden must be selected. You should tell Yuqing the details of the sacrifice in the next two days to help her succeed." Mrs. Gu wanted to leave them alone, so she left after giving them instructions.
Han Yuqing was nervous and lowered her eyes, not daring to look directly at Gu Changsheng, waiting for him to tell her the details of the sacrifice.
Who knew that after waiting for a long time, he didn't listen to her words. She looked up and saw Gu Changsheng sitting on the windowsill, admiring the scenery outside the window, holding a red enamel incense burner in his hand.
The bright red color formed a sharp contrast with his fair hands. Han Yuqing quietly looked at her own hands: they seemed not as white as Gu Changsheng's.
Han Yuqing considers herself a beauty, but she is born with a flaw: dark skin.
"Cousin, tell me about the sacrifice!" Han Yuqing said courageously.
Gu Changsheng didn't look back, still looking at the snowy scene. The cold wind blew in gusts, ruffling his long hair: "I don't like chatting."
The atmosphere suddenly became very awkward, and Han Yuqing didn't know whether to leave or stay.
After a few breaths, Gu Changsheng slowly added: "Turn right after leaving the yard, it is the yard of the eldest sister-in-law, she loves to chat. Turn left, it is the yard of the second brother Gu Changlin, he knows the rules of sacrifice better."
Han Yuqing's pretty face immediately turned red, and she bowed and left in a hurry: "Thank you for your guidance, cousin. Goodbye."
Gu Changsheng heaved a sigh of relief, jumped down from the windowsill, quickly closed the window, and sat down by the charcoal basin to keep warm: "I'm freezing..."
(End of this chapter)