CHAPTER 100: IT’S ABOUT TO RAIN

When Gu Nian and the others arrived, only Wuxin greeted them.

Gu Nian smiled and said, "Brother, is Young Master Nan in? I’d like to meet him, could I trouble you to inform him?"

Wuxin had already been instructed by Nan Jin Yu, so he didn’t make things difficult and directly said, "My master has been waiting for you for quite some time. Miss Gu, please follow me."

Gu Nian lowered her eyelids, feeling a deep sense of surprise.

Did Young Master Nan know she was coming?

Then, she understood in her heart.

Indeed, she was just a country girl, why would Young Master Nan suddenly send her a book?

She had suspected Wuming was following her. Surely, they had already thoroughly investigated her background, right?

So it seems even more certain that Young Master Nan and his people came to Taohua Village precisely for her!

For a moment, Gu Nian thought of countless possibilities, but none showed on her face.

Turning back, Gu Nian said to Erhu, "Second brother, give the basket to this gentleman..."

Not knowing how to address the other party, Wuxin solved her dilemma, saying, "I am Wuxin, and Wuming and I are servants of my master. Miss, you can just call me by my name."

Though he said that, the saying goes that even the seventh-ranking official is important at a prime minister’s door, so Gu Nian courteously said, "Then I’ll let Wuxin brother keep the basket."

She didn’t know Young Master Nan’s exact status, but his demeanor and mannerisms clearly indicated he wasn’t from an ordinary family.

For her age, calling someone brother was quite normal.

Erhu intended to stay and wait for Gu Nian, but she persuaded him to leave in a couple of sentences.

"Since I’ve already called him Wuxin brother, you also don’t need to keep calling me Miss Gu. Just call me Gu Nian." After Erhu left, Gu Nian said to Wuxin.

"Miss Gu, you’re too polite." Wuxin remained unmoved, "The master is waiting, Miss Gu, please proceed quickly."

Wuxin’s insistence on addressing her formally only confirmed more in Gu Nian’s mind that they were indeed here for her.

She didn’t believe they would be so courteous to an ordinary little girl just because of a few dishes.

Gu Nian followed him into the room, where Nan Jin Yu was sitting by the window, a young man dressed in white, pure as the moon, but inconveniently unable to walk, which only added a touch of sickly beauty to him.

Though it was about to rain, the air was filled with a stifling heat.

In contrast, Nan Jin Yu’s legs were still covered with a thin blanket.

Hearing footsteps approaching, Nan Jin Yu put down the book he was holding and moved his wheelchair next to the small table.

"Young Master Nan, there was a mishap with yesterday’s lunch. I felt uneasy about it, and after much thought, I made some delicious dishes today and came especially to have you taste them. If there’s anything inappropriate, please forgive me."

Gu Nian spoke with a smile, her demeanor carrying a maturity beyond her years.

Of course, it was because she had dropped her facade.

Inside, she was an adult, and pretending to be a kid all day was quite tiring, besides, being too young lacked credibility.

Of course, she wouldn’t easily reveal herself; appearing a bit mature would only make others think she was sensible.

"Oh? Then I shall have a taste." Nan Jin Yu’s willingness surprised Gu Nian.

She thought that by coming here, she’d surely be put in a difficult position before negotiating.

After all, her deliberate actions yesterday were indeed rather over the line.