Chapter 6: Take You to Save the White Moonlight

Liu Shi lunged at Gu Xixi like a madwoman, even Gu Lao San was made to stagger.

Gu Xixi had been prepared; she sidestepped to avoid Liu Shi's fingernails.

Then, taking advantage of the crowd, she ran around, dodging.

She was at least a civilized person engaged in scientific research, truly lacking any combat experience in fighting.

Rather than lose a fight and suffer embarrassment, it was better to win by wit.

Liu Shi panted, chasing and shouting, "You little slut, do you think we owe you money, and still dare to threaten us!"

"If I don't discipline you for your father, you'll forget the Gu Clan ancestors someday!"

Someone couldn't stand it, saying, "Enough already, that seven mu of land is fertile and well‑irrigated, the wheat is sure to yield a good harvest; at three strings of cash rent, you're still getting a great deal."

Others chimed in, "Yeah, Gu Xixi has already agreed to take a loss, you should just let it go!"

Liu Shi refused to listen to good advice, intent only on venting her anger.

Gu Xixi ran, looking back, "Third Aunt, did you leave something important at my place!"

Liu Shi impatiently said, "What could I have left at your place?"

Gu Xixi said, "It was last night, by the sand pile beside my house..."

Before she finished, Gu Lao San, who had been coldly watching, suddenly shouted, "Enough!"

He rushed over, grabbed Liu Shi, and dragged her indoors.

"Have you made enough trouble? Get inside!"

Gu Lao San certainly also wanted to strangle Gu Xixi, but he was clearer‑headed than Liu Shi.

He figured they knew about last night's wall‑climbing; whether or not there was proof, it was still a leverage point.

Moreover, his wheat was still planted in Gu Xixi's fields.

If he angered this dead girl now, forcing her to shout in front of all the villagers,

Gu Lao San feared losing his actual gains and face, so he decided to say something soft, first send Gu Xixi away then think of another plan.

He shoved Liu Shi into the house, shut the door, turned and gave a false smile:

"It's just a few rents, you go back first today."

"I'll discuss it with your aunt and then send it over."

"All right." Gu Xixi also agreed readily, "Let's do that."

Under everyone's gaze, Mu Nan Zhao calmly stepped forward and followed.

The outcome of this scene left everyone a bit disappointed.

Observant people could see that Gu Lao San was merely stalling, not truly intending to pay rent.

Yet Gu Xixi foolishly believed his nonsense and just went back like that?

It seems Gu Xixi hasn't changed that much.

The man she bought is also a soft‑egg, standing there not daring to even fart.

After walking a stretch, Gu Xixi glanced sideways with a half‑smile, "Did you see the looks of those people just now?"

Mu Nan Zhao calmly replied, "They must be thinking you're an easy‑to‑fool fool."

"And I'm a useless good‑for‑nothing."

Gu Xixi laughed lightly, "Do you also think I'm easy to fool?"

Mu Nan Zhao was somewhat displeased, "You're testing me with such a stupid question?"

Gu Xixi pouted and muttered, "If you don't want to say, just don't; what face is there to lose?"

The two needed no more words; each understood clearly in their heart.

If the rent isn't collected by the deadline, in two days we only need to send people to seize the fields by force.

So there's really no need to waste words with Gu Lao San any further.

And Gu Xixi had already announced the consequences publicly; in reputation she has done all that is right and proper.

Gu Lao San is choosing to pay rent, earning a little less himself.

Or choosing to stand firm, causing his wheat seed and half a year's labor to be totally lost.

Gu Xixi actually doesn't care; she only takes what she wants.

As they walked, Mu Nan Zhao frowned slightly, "This isn't the way back to your home."

Although he had just arrived, he possesses an unforgettable memory.

Gu Xixi gave a dry laugh, "Still, you noticed."

She explained, "It's still early; I want to take you around to get familiar with the village roads."

Ahead is a straight little path, with two rows of houses on either side.

Gu Xixi saw Gu Qingye coming over with a hoe in the distance, her heart leapt.

She raised her hand and said, "Look, this is the route villagers must take to go to the fields."

It's also where you, Mu Nan Zhao, heroically saved the beauty and began your romance with Gu Qingye.

Gu Qingye also saw Gu Xixi and Mu Nan Zhao, waved and ran over.

"Gu Xixi sister, what are you doing here?"

"Oh, we're just strolling." Gu Xixi laughed.

That day when Mu Nan Zhao was unconscious, Gu Xixi had thought about how to reverse the plot.

Besides not marrying Mu Nan Zhao.

As a supporting female character, actively pairing the male and female leads, achieving the main love line early.

Together they form double insurance!

Gu Xixi introduced Mu Nan Zhao, "This is my cousin, Gu Qingye, the prettiest girl in our village!"

Gu Qingye had just finished the farm work, her cheeks puffed and rosy, and her smile made her even more lovely.

Hello, brother-in-law!

Gu Xixi's heart lurched; why does this child bring up the very thing that shouldn't be mentioned!

She stole a glance at Mu Nan Zhao's expression, forcing herself to smooth things over.

They aren't even married yet—what brother-in-law? His surname is Chen; just call him Chen Big Brother.

But Mu Nan Zhao remained expressionless, saying nothing.

Gu Xixi felt bitter; he really was angered by those two words 'brother-in-law'.

Gu Qingye still didn't know that her older female cousin had just gone to her house to collect a debt and returned, smiling as she said:

My mother also said that in the next couple of days we'll go to Xixi's house to discuss arranging your marriage.

I have no such plan right now! Gu Xixi said firmly, "Let's not talk about this."

You're fourteen and still not engaged—I don't know what kind of man you like.

Gu Qingye's face flushed red, and she inexplicably glanced at Mu Nan Zhao.

Xixi, what are you saying!

Mu Nan Zhao suddenly put on a cold face and said, "Let's go back."

He had no patience for nonsense here; saying that, he turned and left.

Gu Xixi saw that today's plans were about to fall through; in her anxiety, she suddenly heard shouts from afar.

The ox is startled! Run!

Accompanied by the sound of hooves on the ground, the three turned and saw a huge blue ox charging toward them.

Gu Xixi was overjoyed.

To make space for the two main characters, she stepped back quickly, not expecting to be shoved hard from behind.

Gu Xixi lunged forward defenselessly; in an instant, the hot breath from the ox's nose sprayed onto her face.

At this life-and-death moment, Xixi had only one thought left.

If only she could return to her original world after death.

Just as she closed her eyes awaiting death, suddenly an arm grabbed her waist.

Xixi felt her feet leave the ground as she flew backward; looking up, she saw it was Mu Nan Zhao.

She immediately urged, "No, Mu Nan Zhao, don't worry about me—you should go save Liu Qingye!"

Mu Nan Zhao embraced Gu Xixi and retreated swiftly, gritting his teeth, "Shut up."

At the same time, Gu Xixi saw the huge blue ox slam into a thigh-thick tree, snapping it at the waist.

She decisively closed her mouth.

Finally pulling back a short distance, Mu Nan Zhao suddenly planted his feet and gathered his breath.

His movements were extremely fast.

Gu Xixi couldn't see clearly how he struck; she only heard a muffled thud of force hitting flesh.

The big blue ox unexpectedly stopped its frantic running, and began to stagger in place as if drunk.