Chapter 13: It all belongs to Gu Xiyue, don't touch it blindly

Tang Yun also didn't want to stand face-to-face with Gu Zhiqi and was looking for something to do to occupy her mind.

However, Gu Zhiqi had only moved in yesterday and was being discharged today; no one had come to visit her in the meantime, so there wasn't much to tidy up.

That was why she had taken the initiative to fold the quilt.

The quilt was quickly folded, and at that moment, the bathroom door opened.

Hearing the movement, Tang Yun turned around and said, "Don't bother going to the Gu family. They've already sent all your things to..."

Seeing the clothes Gu Zhiqi was wearing, Tang Yun caught herself and stopped mid-sentence.

The collar of the young girl's clothing was damaged, revealing half of a fragrant shoulder and an exquisite collarbone.

Only then did Tang Yun remember what the girl had gone through yesterday.

"Please wait two minutes," Gu Zhiqi said to Tang Yun. She placed the folded hospital gown on the bed and then stepped out of the ward.

Tang Yun was somewhat distracted; she gave a mindless response and stood there dazed.

Two minutes later, Gu Zhiqi returned, holding a needle and thread.

Tang Yun had already snapped out of it. Seeing the needle and thread in Gu Zhiqi's hands, she thought the girl wanted her to sew the clothes for her. Just as she was about to step forward, she realized Gu Zhiqi had entered the bathroom herself.

Tang Yun's raised hand paused.

Looking at the tightly closed bathroom door, she muttered under her breath, "A young lady like her, does she even know how to sew?"

"Let's go." The young girl emerged again, the damaged collar restored to its original state.

There was no trace of the tear left to be seen.

Even Tang Yun, who was accustomed to needlework, couldn't help but take a second look.

Her face felt a bit warm; after all, she truly hadn't thought Gu Zhiqi would know how to sew.

Wasn't she supposed to be a pampered heiress?

Do wealthy families nowadays still have to learn needlework like in ancient times?

After leaving the ward, Gu Zhiqi returned the needle and thread at the nurse's station and took the opportunity to ask a nurse to help deliver a note.

**

Yancheng.

Yun Town, Yuexi Village.

After a night on the train and three transfers, Gu Zhiqi and Tang Yun finally arrived at Yuexi Village.

Upon entering the village, they encountered many people, all of whom greeted Tang Yun warmly.

After the greetings, they would scrutinize Gu Zhiqi; their gazes were quite varied—some were curious, some were struck by her beauty, and some were filled with hostility and disdain.

Gu Zhiqi didn't pay attention, simply following quietly by Tang Yun's side.

Three minutes later, the two walked from the village entrance to the Gu residence.

The Gu family gate was wooden, and the perimeter wall was built of uneven stones. The gate was unlocked and opened with a gentle push.

It was the height of summer, and at this hour, the sun was at its most punishing, making even the air feel scalding.

Yet, as soon as they stepped through the Gu family gate, the heat seemed to recede like a tide.

Gu Zhiqi's eyes flickered. The lethargy and indifference in her gaze vanished as she began to carefully observe the courtyard.

Several flowerbeds had been built with stones in the yard, filled with various flowers and plants. In a corner, there was a cluster of green bamboo, and in the center of the courtyard stood a large osmanthus tree, casting a massive, dense shade.

Just looking at it seemed to provide relief from the summer heat.

Gu Zhiqi walked under the osmanthus tree.

To seek shade.

She was now completely shielded from the sunlight.

Although the Gu family gate was unlocked, the door to the inner house was locked.

"Don't wander off. I'll go get the keys."

As soon as Tang Yun turned her head, she found that Gu Zhiqi was already standing under the tree, staring at it with a rather serious expression.

"Mm."

Hearing Tang Yun's words, Gu Zhiqi did not look at her. She continued staring at the osmanthus tree, nodding haphazardly and giving a languid "mm."

Seeing her like this, Tang Yun fell silent for a moment before speaking again.

"The flowers and plants in the courtyard all belong to Gu Xiyue. Don't touch them recklessly."

First Map — Yuexi Village

(End of Chapter)