Chapter 1222

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Gu Hanyuan's eyes flickered slightly.

He rarely reveals this aspect to others.

The one who understands it best is Huang Rong.

Clearly, Huang Rong took advantage of the popularity from the Xixia marriage proposal back then to further spread Gu Hanyuan's reputation.

And incidentally, to cover up the doubts about Gu Hanyuan almost being predetermined as the winner.

Such a thoughtful gesture from Huang Rong.

Gu Hanyuan couldn't help but soften his gaze.

Zhu Meichuo had been watching Gu Hanyuan all along.

Therefore, she was the first to notice the change.

Those deep, profound eyes had somehow become soft.

She intuitively felt that Gu Hanyuan was recalling someone at this moment.

And the emotional change was extremely authentic.

She was immediately quite curious about the person who could have such a profound influence on Gu Hanyuan.

Gu Hanyuan did not notice Zhu Meichuo's thoughts.

Perhaps because of the connection to Huang Rong.

For a moment, he felt a bit listless.

He no longer had the mood to put on a show in front of Zhu Meichuo.

He sighed regretfully and said:

"The hour is already very late; I will not disturb Miss Ajiu's rest any longer."

Zhu Meichuo subconsciously looked outside the boat upon hearing this.

She saw that most of the flower boats that had been scattered about were already gone.

The bright lights were also few and far between.

Only then did she realize that the two had indeed been chatting for quite a long time.

She had never chatted with anyone so easily before.

Seeing Gu Hanyuan take his leave.

For a moment, she felt a bit reluctant.

This feeling of reluctance made her heart tremble slightly.

She subconsciously avoided Gu Hanyuan's gentle gaze.

The dignified and generous posture she had maintained all along almost collapsed.

She said with a slightly complex tone:

"To be able to chat freely with Young Master Gu tonight, Ajiu feels deeply honored."

Gu Hanyuan said meaningfully:

"Miss Ajiu, remember the reward. If you have any requests, you can rely on me. Farewell."

After saying this, he wrapped his arm around Wen Qingqing's waist.

With a leap of his feet, he jumped into the night.

Zhu Meichuo was in a daze for a moment.

When she looked again, their backs were already gone.

Zhu Meichuo stood silently at the bow of the boat.

The river breeze blew her skirt, pressing it against her slender, delicate body.

Making her appear even more fragile and pitiful.

Zhu Meichuo whispered to herself:

"Young Master Gu, can Ajiu really rely on you?"

She understood the meaning in Gu Hanyuan's words.

She also understood the reward Gu Hanyuan was asking for.

But she was not the master of her own fate.

Her current freedom was only temporary.

There would always be a day when she had to face her own destiny.

Her beautiful eyes were a bit unfocused.

She stared blankly in the direction Gu Hanyuan had left, unable to recover for a long time.

Wen Qingqing really liked the feeling of Gu Hanyuan carrying her.

Whether it was "flying with a sword" or lightness skills.

That feeling of freedom and speed fascinated her.

Feeling the heat coming from his side.

Her beautiful eyes gradually became hazy.