The next day, Xin You got up very early, and the green shadow of her eyes was clearly reflected in the dressing mirror.
Xiaolian silently brought a boiled egg, peeled off the shell and rolled it gently under her eyes.
"No, I'll go take a look ahead."
"Girl, don't you want to have breakfast?"
"Eat when you get back." Xin You didn't let Xiao Lian follow and went to the front alone.
There was no one in the library at this time, and the door to the library was still locked. Xin You walked among the rows of bookshelves, and finally stopped at the bookshelf with travel notes.
She casually picked up a travel journal, but couldn't read a single word. In her mind, there was a scene of He Qingxiao standing here reading a book. The years were quiet, and for a moment it was the scene of her mother falling to the ground in blood, like purgatory.
She put the travel notes back into place and walked out through the corner door.
Although it is still early, there are many people on the street, most of them are running around for a day.
The morning breeze was cool, and Xin You walked aimlessly on the street. From time to time, people passing by would cast curious glances.
After walking like this for an unknown amount of time, suddenly there was a noise, and Xin You subconsciously looked over.
A door opened, and several Jinlin guards held down a man with disheveled hair and walked out. The man suddenly broke free from the restraints, raised his dagger and stabbed the man in red clothes at the head.
The man in red clothes seemed to have been prepared, and he easily avoided the sudden attack and pinched the man's wrist with one hand.
The dagger fell to the ground, making the sound of gold and stone hitting each other.
"How dare you attack us adults!"
"Take it away, take it away."
The man staggered as he was pushed by the Jinlin Guards, and stared at the leader with red eyes: "He Qingxiao, a lackey like you who helps the tyrants do evil will get retribution, you will definitely get retribution!"
A Jinlin guard quickly blocked the man's mouth with a cloth.
Behind him, there were the sad cries of the man's family members.
He Qingxiao seemed to feel something and looked in the direction of Xin You.
The two people's eyes met, one was expressionless and the other was slightly surprised.
He Qingxiao, who was surprised that Xin You appeared here, nodded slightly as a greeting and left with his men.
Xin You kept staring at his back until no one could be seen, then turned to look at the desperate and crying family members.
It turns out that the person with a gentle attitude reading in the bookstore is Mr. He, and the one in front of him who is extremely indifferent to the person being arrested is also Mr. He.
The cries of the family members made Xin You even more breathless. She turned around and walked towards the bookstore step by step.
The door of Qingsong Bookstore has been opened, and Shitou is sweeping the road in front of the door. When he sees Xin You coming from outside, he obediently says hello: "Good morning, boss."
"Morning." Xin You responded and walked in.
Shitou straightened up while holding the broom, with a bit of worry in his eyes.
The boss didn't seem happy.
Liu Zhou, who was cleaning the bookshelf, saw Xin You and said hello with a smile: "My boss is out so early."
Shopkeeper Hu consciously gave up his seat: "Master, sit down and take a rest."
"No need, shopkeeper, take a seat." Xin You looked at the bookshelf and said in a cold voice, "Liu Zhou, go and put away those travel notes."
Liu Zhou was stunned for a moment, then quickly responded. He walked over and hugged a few travel books: "Master, where are you going to get them?"
Xin You stared at the little boy's stack of books for a moment, then changed his mind: "Forget it, let's just put them back."
With these travel notes, He Qingxiao would come often, and she would be able to find opportunities to avenge her mother.
First break the murderer's knife, and then chop the heartless man. If she can do both, then she will have no regrets in going to see her mother.
Xin You was a tough-minded person after all. After making the decision, her silent eyes regained their clarity.
When Xin You went to the east courtyard, Liu Zhou moved to Shopkeeper Hu and couldn't hide his gossipy tone: "Shopkeeper, do you think the boss is having trouble with Mr. He?"
Shopkeeper Hu slapped Liu Zhou on the head: "Watch your words. My boss and Mr. He are not familiar with each other. Why are you so awkward?"
"Then why should we put the travel notes away properly? My boss asked me to put them out before."
"If you can guess what my boss does, why should you be a clerk? Work hard, and I'll go to the printing house to have a look."
For Shopkeeper Hu, the second part of "Painted Skin" is the top priority and cannot be taken lightly.
When He Qingxiao came to the bookstore again, he found that several travel notes had been changed. Of course, this was nothing. He picked up the unfinished travel journal and read it quietly.
At dusk, the light was a little dark deep in the bookshelf, and half of his fair face was shrouded in shadow, making his temperament even calmer.
He suddenly turned his head and looked at the girl who was close at hand, expressing his inquiry with his eyes.
Xin You looked calm: "The light is not good, Mr. He carefully hurt his eyes."
It turned out to be to remind him of this.
There was a light smile in He Qingxiao's dark eyes: "Thank you, Miss Kou, for the reminder——"
Having said this, he paused and thanked again: "Thank you also to Miss Kou for reminding me earlier, which helped me avoid the bloody disaster."
Xin You pursed her lips, feeling heartbroken.
She has no regrets. Repaying kindness is her code of conduct. He Qingxiao helped her twice, and she reminded him twice, so it was even.
From then on, only the revenge of killing his mother remained.
How could she break this murderous knife and escape unscathed?
At that moment, she could barely restrain her raging murderous intent and acted impulsively.
As my mind wandered, a picture suddenly appeared.
It was a teahouse. He Qingxiao seemed to be waiting for someone, holding a cup of tea in his hand. Then his face showed pain and blood flowed from his mouth and nose. The half-drunk teacup fell to the ground and shattered.
Blinking again, the shocking scene disappeared, and the handsome young man with a slight smile on his lips was still in front of him.
Xin You took half a step back and raised the corners of her lips: "Master He, you're welcome. With Master He's ability, you will be fine even without my reminder."
Maybe she could just do what she wanted to do without saying anything.
"No, Miss Kou's reminder is very important." He Qingxiao's tone was sincere and her eyes were clear.
Xin You lowered her eyes to avoid those smiling eyes: "Then I won't disturb Mr. He from reading."
She turned around to leave, but was stopped by He Qingxiao.
"I heard that Mr. Ping An is writing a new book. The release date may coincide with the second part of "Painted Skin". Miss Kou should pay attention."
Xin You was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then asked directly: "Why does Mr. He help me so many times?"
"I'm used to reading at Qingsong Bookstore, and I don't want to see the bookstore close due to poor management. Besides, I think Miss Kou is a good person. I met her by chance, so I naturally hope you have a good life."
Speaking of this, He Qingxiao smiled: "It's just a piece of cake for me, it doesn't require any effort."
The man in front of him had such a magnanimous attitude when he said these words, and his eyes were so clear, Xin You's cold heart was shaken a little, and she asked with unclear expectations: "In April, did Lord He go on a far journey? "
He Qingxiao was startled, and there was doubt in his eyes: "Is this also what Miss Kou can tell by looking at her face?"
(End of chapter)
