1331 Leaving
“If you miss me, just look up at the sky. The stars are our children and the moon is me,” Qiao Mei said with a smile as she pointed at the sky.

“Then what am I? Am I the night sky?” Xia Zhe asked curiously.

“You’re the sun! The sun that belongs to me and the children! All of us revolve around you,” Qiao Mei said agitatedly.

There was a long night ahead and they did not waste it by staying in the courtyard. The two of them spent a tender night together. The next morning, Xia Zhe left the house when Qiao Mei was still asleep. He did not want her to send him off, otherwise she would cry again. If he had to watch her send him off, he would not be in the mood to return to the army.

When Qiao Mei woke up, she reached out to the other side of the bed out of habit. It was already cool to the touch. She lay on the bed for a long time and remained in a daze until Feng Hua came to wake her up.

Oh… he was already long gone…

Qian’e was washing the vegetables and cooking in the front yard at the moment. It was rare that Li Gui did not need to work these past two days and she could sleep in and rest well. Suddenly, she heard someone knocking on the door. Who would come to pay a visit so early in the morning?

“Who are you? Who are you looking for?” Qian’e asked brusquely after opening the door.

She had never seen the man in front of her before. She was familiar with all the neighbors and also all the people whom Li Gui knew. There were only the same few people living in the corn courtyard house and Xia Zhe did not mention anything about hiring any new staff. There was something suspicious about this man.

Zhao Liu had never been to this area before. He only managed to find Li Gui’s house using the address that Zhao Fei had left at home. Zhao Fei had left the house after speaking to them yesterday. The rest of them had then come up with a solution. If they could get Li Gui to relent, this matter would be resolved, would it not?

Perhaps Li Gui and her daughter had only spoken harshly in a moment of anger. After all, women were usually much more amenable after being cajoled and coaxed.
“Are… are you Li Gui?” Zhao Liu asked with uncertainty.

“No, I’m not. If you’re looking for her, then wait here at the door first. I’ll go in and ask her.” After saying that, Qian’e moved to close the door.

Zhao Liu frowned slightly. If this person was not Li Gui, then she must be Li Gui’s employee. How dare an employee interfere in her boss’s affairs. She must be tired of living.

He reached out to hold the door. Before Qian’e could react, he wanted to rush in. Qian’e shouted, “What are you doing!”

“I’m going in to see Li Gui of course. How can a hired help like you have the cheek to interfere in your boss’s business? Move aside quickly. I have an urgent matter to tell her!” Zhao Liu said anxiously.

“What urgent matter! You have to wait until I ask her! Get out! Otherwise, I’m going to call the police!” Qian’e roared at him furiously.

Upon hearing that Qian’e wanted to call the police, Zhao Liu stopped trying to enter the courtyard and stood at the door obediently, waiting for her to pass the message. Qian’e locked the door and went to Li Gui’s bedroom.

“Auntie, there’s a man at the door and he says that he wants to see you regarding an urgent matter. He doesn’t look like a good person,” Qian’e said nervously.

“Urgent matter? What urgent matter? Maybe we can let him come in for a chat. There are people from the guard team nearby so we won’t be in any danger,” Li Gui said.

“Then you wash up first, Auntie. I’ll go to the door and tell him.” Qian’e returned to the door and opened it, saying, “Come in.”

“Hmph, I already say I have to see her about an urgent matter, but you don’t believe me! Get out of my way!” Zhao Liu walked into the courtyard arrogantly. As he entered, he even sized up Qian’e thoroughly. Although this woman had a bad temper, she was very good-looking.

Based on the look in Zhao Liu’s eyes, Qian’e was even more certain that this man was not a good person! She definitely must not let him get close to Li Gui, nor let him have any designs on Li Gui.

Li Gui had already washed up and was sitting in the master seat in the living room. Zhao Liu was stunned when he entered. Although Li Gui could not be compared to those pampered women in the city, she was definitely the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Based on his knowledge, Li Gui should be almost 50 years old, yet she looked like someone in her 20s or 30s.

When she stood next to Qian’e, they looked like sisters! He definitely wanted to marry this woman! He could not let such an attractive woman escape from his clutches!

“Who are you? Why are you looking for me?” Li Gui asked in a gentle manner.

Zhao Liu quickly replied, “My surname is Zhao. I’m here because I want to do business with you.”