Edited by Elanor
After less than a cup of tea time, Xie Tingyue left the fabric shop holding the medicinal materials, his goal: Doctor Ling who he had made an appointment next door.
Were today’s plans safe?
Dangerous, but not dangerous.
The danger was that he was unable to prevent many things and could only adapt to them. The catastrophe may be passed safely, but the result might not be as he wanted. People in this world were superstitious about good omens, and no one wanted to be unlucky when it comes to getting married. Even if everything went smoothly and they were able to make it to the auspicious time, after all, the horse was agitated and Chu Mu fainted. Such an accident on the way to the wedding could not be a good thing.
And to say it was not dangerous, because today’s matter was not a big deal. If people really want to calculate, they would find fault even if this matter had nothing to do with him. However, if they were willing to be peaceful and harmonious, they can tide over it with a few words. As long as he didn’t get involved in any scandals like he had in his previous life, everything could be changed.
If he had a clear gesture to add points, so that the Chu family could see his sincerity and be satisfied with his performance…it would be even better.
Xie Tingyue lowered his eyes and looked at the medicinal materials in his hands.
In response to his Stepmother Lin’s conspiracy and to pave the way for his future, he chose Brother Dong and Liu Yuanshan. No one outside knew about this. What others would see was that he was so anxious after the accident that he tried every means to find medicinal materials for his newlywed husband and went to the doctor. He even acted stupidly in the middle of the rush and took all the good medicinal materials regardless of care, even the deer fetus.
Although the deer fetus had the effect of replenishing blood and strengthening the body, it was more beneficial to women than men.
Chu Mu didn’t need it. But there were three mountains in the Chu family’s inner house. No matter whether they were the Old Matriarch, Chu Mu’s widowed Mother, or the Second Aunt who was in charge of the middle child, this time she was trying her best to arrange her Nephew’s marriage, they could all use it.
Foolishly making a mistake but didn’t take something that was really useless. Anyone who would get the top-quality deer fetus would be touched, would acknowledge his kindness and remember him for his good deeds.
Compared with a flawless performance, sometimes small mistakes that were innocuous could make it easier to accumulate goodwill.
No matter how he thought about it, Xie Tingyue felt that today’s decisions and outcomes would no longer be like that in his previous life.
The fabric shop was next to Doctor Ling’s clinic, just a few steps away. Seeing the door in front of him, Xie Tingyue quickened his pace, not expecting someone to suddenly step out in front of him and block his way.
“This Young Master –-” The person blocking his way was clad in a blue robe, had sword-like eyebrows, deep eyes, his gaze was gentle and calm and his posture was quite plain, but the light in his eyes still carried a sharp edge, “The idea about the difference between cost and value just now, your explanation was very interesting, I would like to ask for advice.”
Xie Tingyue frowned, “Were you eavesdropping?”
The man in blue robes smiled slightly, and replied without any embarrassment, “I only blame the wall for being too thin, the sound of the wind was pleasant to the ears, and — the Young Master doesn’t seem to be discussing anything confidential?”
Xie Tingyue recalled what he had just said to Shopkeeper Liu, and determined that there was nothing sensitive about it. His voice was loud and emotional, and the only point that might be heard was the ‘cost theory’. Thinking of this, he felt a little relieved.
To avoid any trouble, he still showed his courtesy, “My name is Xie Tingyue, I am the Second Son in my family, this Young Master——”
“My surname is Qi and my given name is Wenhai. Second Young Master Xie, please call me Brother Qi.” Qi Wenhai bowed his hands and saluted, “I am very honored to meet Second Young Master Xie today. How about——”
Xie Tingyue interrupted him directly, “I am sorry, not today.” As he spoke, he pointed to his red wedding dress, “I still have to go and get married, I’m very busy.”
Qi Wenhai was not blind nor stupid, how could he not see the red festive robes on the other party? If you thought about it, you could guess who this Young Master was.
Guessing his identity, he felt it was a pity.
Based on the ‘Cost Theory’ alone, he concluded that the other party was not a fool. Even if his reputation was not significant right now, he would surely soar into the sky in the future. It was really a pity to be paired with a paralytic who was about to die.
He felt it was a pity, so he naturally wanted to stop him kindly, “Thank you, Second Young Master, if you are in trouble, I may be able to help you.”
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“Such a choice is inconsistent with your ‘Cost Theory’.” Qi Wenhai narrowed his eyes slightly, “You should know that he is not the best choice for your future.”
After saying this, Qi Wenhai felt that it was too frank and might lead to misunderstanding, so he immediately made up for it, “There is a saying that ‘white hair is as fresh as new, and we are as old as before‘. Although Brother Xie and I met by chance and have no previous relationship, a few words have made me feel like old friends at first sight, and my heart was filled with excitement. I, Qi Wenhai, really want to make Brother Xie my friend, and I hope Brother Xie won’t think too much about it.”
Xie Tingyue smiled, “Doing business is about profit, but getting married is not business. In business, profit comes first, but in getting married, friendship and love comes first. Besides –-” his voice prolonged, his eyes slightly raised, and he smiled like a cunning cat, “How do you know that he is not my best choice? Without in-depth contact and understanding, it is a taboo for businessmen to judge and define casually.”
Qi Wenhai was shocked.
These words were like a heavy hammer hitting a drum, with a bang!
There were not many people who had surprised him twice in a short period of time.
It felt even more of a pity.
“Are you really not considering it anymore?” Qi Wenhai’s eyes were filled with anxiety. He stopped Xie Tingyuan in such a hurry. It was not that he didn’t know it was inappropriate but he was really anxious and had a big problem on his hands…
Xie Tingyue sighed, “Sorry, I’m really in a hurry and don’t have time to chat with Brother Qi.”
After saying that, he walked around Qi Wenhai and continued walking forward.
Qi Wenhai could only sigh, “You have such deep affection for him, does he know?”
“You don’t need to worry about it, Master Qi.”
A voice that was clear as pines and mountain springs was sent over by the wind and snow– it was Chu Mu!
Xie Tingyue’s eyes widened, Chu.. Chu…Chu Mu was here! Coming out of Doctor Ling’s medical clinic next door.
Why was he here?
Could it be…that this was the clinic where he was sent to after he fainted in his previous life?
Across the other hall, separated by a wall, Qi Wenhai heard what he just said. Did Chu Mu also hear it?
Xie Tingyue was a little dumbfounded, and in a daze, his feet were a little unsteady and when he walked forward, he stepped on a stone and staggered.
Chu Mu’s slender palm reached out and caught Xie Tingyue’s hand firmly.
Xie Tingyue later realized that Chu Mu’s hands were big and powerful. Generally, people with long hands were not short in height. Chu Mu had been sitting in a wheelchair due to his illness, which made people ignore the fact that he could be tall.
“Hold on tight.”
The warm voice sounded in his ears, and Xie Tingyue subconsciously asked, “Huh?”
Chu Mu smiled, “My hand.”
Xie Tingyue blinked and looked down at the hands held by the two of them, as if the shock in his mind was too great and he couldn’t recover for a while.
The smile in Chu Mu’s eyes became deeper, and his voice became slower. It seemed to have a lingering meaning, and it slowly rolled out on the tip of his tongue: “In that case, don’t blame me for holding on to it and not letting go.”
Xie Tingyue was even more confused. What did this mean?
It seemed to have a very deep meaning ah!
While Chu Mu was talking, he took the medicines in his arms very naturally and put them on his lap.
Xie Tingyue quickly waved his hand, “No, I’ll carry them, it’s a bit heavy.”
Chu Mu was a patient! Still in a wheelchair! Although this might seem a bit convenient, this was not what patients and wheelchairs were for!
“Heavy?” Chu Mu’s eyes raised slightly, and the reflection of Xie Tingyue appeared in his eyes, “No matter how heavy the stuff is, you can put it here.”
Combining the expression with these words and the dark meaning in his eyes, Xie Tingyue suddenly had a strange understanding. Was Chu Mu… teasing him?
What did heavier stuff mean?
Was it him!
Thinking of the image of himself sitting on Chu Mu’s lap…
Xie Tingyue’s face turned red, he was extremely embarrassed!
He looked at Chu Mu with complicated eyes, up and down, many times. Chu Mu smiled slightly and let him look, very generously.
Xie Tingyue’s thoughts surged wildly, what’s going on! What’s going on with this Chu Mu! Was it his illusion?
It was the same when picking up the bride at the Xie’s residence just now. Was it so easy for ordinary people to accept strangers whom they never met to marry? No matter how well-cultivated you were, no matter how strong your sense of responsibility was, it wouldn’t be so easy to accept!
He didn’t think much about it at the time, but now that he thought more about it, it felt very strange. This person’s eyes were very different, and just now, it was even more different.
The tides surged in the bottom of those narrowed eyes, shaking the starlight, as if they were hiding thousands of mountains and rivers, unfathomable.
What was Chu Mu thinking? What does he know?
Or… there was something he didn’t know.
Have they met before?
There were too many questions Xie Tingyue wanted to ask but couldn’t, and it was not appropriate for the actual situation.
“I’m right here, I’m fine, and Madam doesn’t need to run around in a hurry.” Chu Mu raised his hand to help Xie Tingyue tidy up his sleeves, and without leaving a trace, he placed a thin green leaf and rolled it into his inner sleeve. His movements were quick and gentle that no one noticed, not even Xie Tingyue himself.
Xie Tingyue was even more embarrassed. Not to mention being so intimate in public, he did not take care of his sick husband, but instead was letting the sick person take care of him. It was really unreasonable.
“I will do it myself.”
Chu Mu smiled and very considerately let go of his hand.
All of his actions were gentle and elegant, with the utmost gentlemanly demeanor, attracting the attention of others. Only Chu Mu’s long-time follower Qin Ping, who was standing not far from him, lowered his head and grinding his back molars fiercely.
Everyone thought that his Master was gentle and humble, never been aloof, never showed a cold-faced attitude. This was because others were ignorant and saw too little, but in fact…
He glanced furtively at the new Madam.
Second Young Master Xie was really extraordinary. From now on, he must tighten his skin and serve him well!
He only took a small glance at Xie Tingyue and still saw his Master looking over with a smile.
A layer of cold sweat suddenly appeared on his back, and he quickly lowered his head, not daring to look any further.
Qi Wenhai, who was standing aside, felt that he was very redundant and was struck dumb. Was he… ignored, or was he deliberately targeted? No one talked to him, but he felt like arrows were coming from all directions, like rain and waterfalls, shooting straight at him!
After Chu Mu took care of his wife, he finally had time to pay attention to him. He turned his head and smiled gently, “I don’t know this——”
Here it comes!
For some reason, Qi Wenhai subconsciously straightened up his body and raised his face, solemnly cupping his hands in front of his chest, “I am called Qi Wenhai.”
“My wife and I are in a hurry as we are about to catch the auspicious time, it is not convenient to stay here, so we will take our leave first.”
Chu Mu was very polite, leaving a word with a smile on his face, took Xie Tingyue’s hand and left.
Leaving Qi Wenhai with the cold snow wind slapping his face randomly.
So his name didn’t matter at all!
The person didn’t even want to ask or remember!
The Eldest Young Master of the Chu family was seriously ill and had difficulty doing things. It was said that he had only less than two years to live and everyone in the city knew about this. Qi Wenhai had never seen or met Chu Mu before, so his impression was only based on what he had heard, however after just a short meeting today– such a strong presence. He deeply realized that those rumors had misled him.
How a person was physically was never the criterion for whether he or she was capable or had the ability…..
Xie Tingyue was very right!
So Xie Tingyue made this move carefully? Did he know about this? Did he think that Chu Mu was indeed a dragon swimming in the abyss?
In this case, it was better to find a way to make friends.
In fact, he had misunderstood, and Xie Tingyue himself was confused. He was still thinking about the things without having reached any meaningful conclusion and then realized they had already caught up with the auspicious time and entered the Chu family. According to ceremonial etiquettes, it was time to pay homage to the Elders and he had to worship the ancestors.
Of course, the Chu family always paid attention to the marriage of the Eldest Young Master of the family, and did not dare to neglect it for a moment, for fear that they might not keep up with it or fail to do a good job.
In addition to the Chu family and the common people who were also watching with joy, there was another person who was paying attention to the same level as the Chu family and was very concerned.
It was the main courtyard of the Xie family.
Madam Lin.
It’s sad, that I have quite big palms and very long fingers, but I’m short… I think XTY’s theory is wrong 😂😂
Thank You for the new chapter (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤
facepalm hahahaha
Very mysterious. I’m sure we’ll learn more about Chu Mu. Maybe he’s reborn or he knew the MC before.
he’s definitely either reborn or knows Xiao Yue when they were younger xD