Chen Xing had no idea what happened to Lai Jiu after he left, and he hesitated on how to tell Gu Lang about it all the way back to the mansion. After all, this is the trouble he caused. If Lai Jiu really finds Gu's mansion, he is worried that it will implicate Gu Lang and the others.
Chen Xing felt that if it really didn't work out, he would leave here to avoid the limelight, but he couldn't pay back Gu Lang's money for a while.
Feeling anxious, Chen Xing stepped into the gate of the Gu Mansion, and the first thing he saw was the yard that was usually lush with weeds. At this time, most of it had been cleared, and it looked much empty.
Chen Xing was taken aback by this scene, and saw a person suddenly appearing in the grass, but it was Qiu Jiu when he fixed his eyes.
When Qiu Jiu saw him, his eyes lit up first, and he opened his mouth to say something to him. After seeing Chen Xing's unattractive expression, the smile on his face paused, and he asked, "Chen Xing, did you go out just now?" Did you run into any trouble?"
Chen Xing looked at him with some hesitation, not knowing where to start with this matter.
Seeing Chen Xing's troubled look, Qiu Jiu smiled brightly, "If you have any difficulties, you can go and talk to my son. You are very smart, and you can definitely solve it for you."
Hearing what he said, Chen Xing had an idea in his mind. He nodded to Qiu Jiu and said that he would go and talk to Gu Lang.
After talking about this matter, Chen Xing was free to pay attention to the half-empty yard, looked at Qiu Jiu and asked with some doubts: "Why did you suddenly clean up the yard?"
Qiu Jiu picked up the knife in his hand and waved it with a silly smile, "The rainy season is coming soon, if you don't mess up the grass in the yard, I'm afraid it will attract a lot of bugs, it will be easier to cut them all. "
Hearing this, Chen Xing felt that what he said made sense, and continued, "I'll help you with it later."
Qiu Jiu quickly refused, and said bluntly: "No, no, I'm busy here alone, you just need to cook properly."
Seeing Qiu Jiu's repeated refusal, Chen Xing did not continue to insist. After saying goodbye to him, he went to the study.
It wasn't until Chen Xing left that the smile on Qiu Jiu's face collapsed. Looking at the weeds in front of him, he said helplessly, "It seems that we have to call them over to help tomorrow."
Chen Xing came to Gu Lang's study, and saw the young man sitting in the study through the window at a glance. The man's eyes were picturesque and his expression was calm. Even though the background behind him was simple, it was still beautiful like a painting.
As if aware that someone was looking at him, Gu Lang raised his head and looked in the direction of his gaze, and saw Chen Xing who was smirking at him at a glance. Gu Lang was stunned for a moment, then smiled at Chen Xing, parted his thin lips lightly, and asked lightly, "Why don't you come in while standing outside?"
It was only then that Chen Xing realized that he had been standing outside the house. He patted his head in annoyance, and under Gu Lang's gaze, he slowly walked into the study and came to Gu Lang.
Gu Lang glanced at him from top to bottom without any trace, finally resting his eyes on his face, and said softly: "Is there anything you want to tell me?"
Chen Xing didn't know how to speak, and said in a low voice with some embarrassment: "I caused a little trouble."
Hearing this, Gu Lang put down the book in his hand and stared at him intently, as if he was ready to listen to his next words.
Chen Xing became more and more stressed by such gazes, he gritted his teeth and said everything, "I have offended Master Lai's son."
Seeing Chen Xing's tense appearance, Gu Lang slowed down his voice, "Why didn't he come to provoke you, but you didn't have time to avoid it?"
Chen Xing was startled, met Gu Lang's gaze, and asked in surprise, "You know everything?"
Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing's excited look, and said calmly: "I just heard about his son's character, so I made a guess like this. But from this point of view, I guessed it right."
Hearing this, Chen Xing drooped his head, and recounted what had happened in the past two days in a dull manner. At the end, he even went to inquire about Lai Jiu's situation, only to hear that they were going to arrest him.
Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing's worried expression, lowered his head and smiled, but there seemed to be a deep spring hidden in his usually gentle eyes at this moment, he only heard him whisper: "No problem, I heard that the current magistrate is a The people are the masters of the parents and officials, and they will not let this evil of themselves continue to dominate."
Hearing what Gu Lang said, Chen Xing was still a little worried, "But, I heard that Mr. Lai is very powerful in this county, even the magistrate has nothing to do with him."
Speaking of this, although Chen Xing was a little unwilling, he still spoke out about his future, "It's really not possible, I'll leave here to avoid the limelight, and come back after a while. It's just that the money I owe you is temporary. It won't be up in half a while."
Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing's apologetic face, there was not much change on his face, he just smiled softly and comforted him: "I'm not so worried, I'll go to the county government tomorrow to see the new county What kind of grandpa is like, it won't be too late to plan other things in the future."
Chen Xing looked at him with tangled eyes, as if he wanted to say something, but couldn't say it.
Gu Lang saw through his thoughts immediately, and asked without hesitation: "Are you worried that I will be kicked out if I don't see the county master?"
After being pierced by Gu Lang, Chen Xing nodded in embarrassment.
Gu Lang was not angry, but the smile on his face became bigger and bigger. He said softly to Chen Xing: "Although I am not talented, I have also passed the examination for a candidate. If you are driven out, you can rest assured."
Hearing what Gu Lang said, Chen Xing's expression turned into shock. He heard that Gu Lang was a down-and-out scholar, so he thought he was just a child.
Gu Lang looked at his appearance, and said softly: "Okay, it's settled like this. I will go to the county government office tomorrow to see what the magistrate has plans. You should stay at home for a few days, So as not to meet Lai Jiu again."
Seeing that Gu Lang arranged everything clearly, Chen Xing's originally nervous mood suddenly relaxed. He nodded heavily at Gu Lang, and responded obediently: "Yes."
Seeing Chen Xing's bright smile, Gu Lang was stunned for a moment, then quickly averted his gaze to the window, and changed the subject: "It's getting late, you, it's time to prepare dinner."
Chen Xing didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said. Looking at the sky outside, he found that it was already late, so he left in a hurry.
Just as Chen Xing was walking towards the kitchen, thinking about what to cook today, Qiu Jiu suddenly appeared from the side, startling him.
Qiu Jiu looked at Chen Xing who was frightened by him, and apologized to him, and then carefully looked at his expression, and found that the worry on his face just now had disappeared, and while he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, he was elated He took out the chicken hidden behind him, "Let's eat this today!"
Chen Xing looked at the rooster weighing at least four or five catties in Qiu Jiu's hand, and then looked at Qiu Jiu's cheerful expression. He wanted to ask something, but felt that it was not appropriate.
Fortunately, Qiu Jiu automatically answered his doubts. He looked at Chen Xing and said with some embarrassment: "This is the money I earned from doing odd jobs. The season will change soon, and I want to cook some delicious food for my young master." Replenish your body."
Chen Xing nodded when he heard the words, and then asked: "How do you want to eat this?"
Hearing Chen Xing's question, Qiu Jiu said loudly without any hesitation: "I want to eat the shredded chicken you mentioned that day!"
Chen Xing looked at Qiu Jiu's excited look, and he had some doubts whether Qiu Jiu bought the chicken because his young master wanted to eat it, or because he wanted to eat it himself. However, Chen Xing just thought about it in his heart, but didn't say it out loud. After taking the chicken in his hand, he silently went to the kitchen to deal with it.
Looking at Chen Xing's leaving back, Qiu Jiu sighed, "It's rare to see such a simple person like Chen Xing!" After sighing, he immediately chased after him, wanting to help him cook together, so that they You can eat quickly.
This day, Chen Xing tried his best to make full use of the dishes in the kitchen. In addition to shredded chicken, he also cooked three dishes and one soup, a total of four dishes and one soup. It was so delicious that in the end, except for Gu Lang, who had always restrained himself, Chen Xing and Qiu Jiu were full, and they all lost their food for a long time after the meal.
Early the next morning, the three of them had breakfast together. Gu Lang told Chen Xing to stay at home, and then took Qiu Jiu out of Gu's mansion and went to the county government office to inquire about the situation.
Chen Xing, who was left at home and rarely had free time, wandered around the empty mansion several times, and finally decided to find something for himself to do. He first went to the kitchen to look around and found a small pumpkin, so he decided to make a basket of pumpkin cakes.
On weekdays, Chen Xing found that although Gu Lang didn't say anything, he would eat more sweets every time he had something sweet. Gu Lang would definitely like the cake he made.
With a goal in mind, Chen Xing didn't bother to think too much, excitedly went to move the pumpkin out, weighed the weight and started to move.
Chen Xing, who got busy, quickly forgot the time. When he came back to his senses again, he found that it was almost time for dinner, but Gu Lang and the others hadn't come back yet.
Just when Chen Xing was worried about Gu Lang and was thinking about when they would come back, Qiu Jiu ran in first, followed by Gu Lang who was calm and composed.
Chen Xing looked at Qiu Jiu so happy, and was a little puzzled, then saw Gu Lang raised his eyes and smiled at him, "You are very lucky, before I went to the yamen, I heard that the magistrate had already arrived." Collect the evidence of Mr. Lai's crime, and arrest their family, and prepare to deal with the news together in a few days."
Hearing Gu Lang's words, Chen Xing's eyes slowly lit up, and he said incredulously, "Have they all been arrested?"
Looking at Chen Xing's surprised expression, Gu Lang could understand why he was so happy, and couldn't help but twitched the corners of his lips, "If there are no omissions, they should all be arrested. If you want to see their situation with your own eyes, tomorrow Just go to the yamen."