Chapter 39: Threa (1/2)
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Translator: Flying Lines
Proofread by Claire.KK
Geng Zhishan was in a complete daze since he was well aware of the importance of this bracelet to Xie Mengxuan. After a while, he took it over. “You don’t dread me impersonating the young gentleman from the Xie family with it?”
“It’s of great significance to me, but it’s not the sole token so that there’s no chance for impersonation. If you go to the Xie family with this bracelet, those people will report to the master.”
‘She even takes the future into consideration.’ Geng Zhishan thought to himself. A token…It would be much better as a token of love.
It was really a pity, but he carefully put it away. “If we part from each other, I’m bound to find you.”
Afterwards everyone would go to their respective places.
He was so serious that Xie Mengxuan let out a sigh of relief. It was just as well. As long as he promised to leave here, even though they would be apart, she was going to ensure him a peaceful life upon reunion. It was within her reach.
Geng Zhishan gave her a broad hint in his eyes, which made Xie Mengxuan turn her head for shyness. She’d better give him no hope since she was incapable of responding to him.
She stood up and patted Geng Zhishan on the shoulder. “Remember what you’ve said, and I can’t wait for tomorrow to come.”
“Rest assured. I don’t want to die. If I could, I’m willing to live on.” Geng Zhishan looked up at Xie Mengxuan.
The rest words were unspoken. It was “in your company”.
Although he didn’t make it clear, Xie Mengxuan was dimly aware so that she curved her lips into a smile. A little bit embarrassed, she blurted out a goodbye and turned away to have a rest in the room.
Calm was doomed to be lost tomorrow. It was necessary for her to maintain strength.
The sky was heavily overcast, and the crackling of the pouring rain was depressing.
Geng Zhishan was sitting still after she left. A dark figure flashed through the curtains of rain as if the eyes were just blurred.
Fortunately, Gu Yusheng and Uncle Luo had went out to make arrangements for tomorrow; otherwise, some secrets of Geng Zhishan were likely to be discovered.
Geng Zhishan stood up and dusted off his clothes. He idly took an umbrella and then went to a small place behind the kitchen.
The umbrella was pressed so low that it covered not only his face but also the black-clad man next to him.
“Do we need to make any preparations for tomorrow?” The man lowered his voice just in case walls had ears.
Geng Zhishan rolled the umbrella and after a long while he said in a hushed voice. “There’s no hurry. Watch in secret, and take action when there’s an unexpected event.”
He took a step towards the side and asked in a deep voice. “Have you found any information about Gu Yusheng?”
“There’s no weak point.” The man in black, namely Goshawk, didn’t change his tone even though he was soaked in the rain.
Geng Zhishan could not help furrowing his eyebrows. “I see. Is there any news from the master?”
Goshawk lifted his eyes. “Our master orders us to protect Xie Mengxuan as possible as we can, which is the only request from the Xie family.”
During this period, the order had been around the ears of Geng Zhishan. He slowly lifted the umbrella, looking directly into the eyes of Goshawk. “What happened in the Imperial Capital?”