180: Young General! Your... hairstyle is very nice.

The few of them re-tidied the house, inside and out, before settling down with peace of mind.

After tidying up, it was almost noon. Ai Yue and the others were preparing to eat something simple, but before they could decide what to eat, they heard a bustling sound from down the mountain.

"This couldn't be..." Ye Rui said, her words trailing off.

"That's right! They're here," Ai Yue replied calmly.

"Hmph, they came quickly enough!" Ye Rui said, annoyed.

"They're definitely coming soon, let's eat quickly," Ai Guosheng interrupted their conversation.

Before the people from Yingjin Safety Tower arrived, the few of them quickly ate. In just ten minutes, they finished their meal. Ai Yue put away all the conspicuous items in the house and waited for them to arrive.

Their prediction was correct. Half an hour later, Gu Yan arrived with a large group of people.

Ai Yue and the others heard the commotion and stood at the door to wait.

"Haha, Brother Ai, long time no see. I've been quite lonely since you left, I almost missed you to death. But seeing you as energetic as ever and doing well, my heart is at ease." Gu Yan shouted from afar to greet him, with Gu Xiheng and other juniors following behind him.

"Haha, Brother Gu, long time no see! I miss you too. I still remember the Erguotou I drank at your house, it was so fragrant, with an endless aftertaste. But you look even younger now." Ai Guosheng chuckled as he went up to exchange pleasantries.

However, it was unknown how much truth and how much falsehood were in their words.

"Oh, I still have a case of that. If I had known you missed it so much, I would have brought it all over, and we could have had a good drink together, my brother," Gu Yan said with a face full of regret.

"Ah, next time, next time!"

"Okay, next time it is!"

After Gu Yan finished exchanging pleasantries with Ai Guosheng, he looked at Ai Yue and said with a smile, "Niece Ai Yue, I heard from my Xiheng that you've become incredibly powerful. At Songzhou Safety Tower, you saved their siblings' lives again. You're truly a good child, Uncle must thank you properly here.

By the way, don't you like those hot weapons? Uncle Gu specifically brought them this time. I'll have someone bring them up now, you can see if you like them." With that, he turned and instructed Gu Xiheng: "Xiheng, have someone bring over the gifts for Ai Yue."

"Yes!" Gu Xiheng's steady voice rang out.

He turned to instruct someone to carry them up.

In this interval, Gong Qiumu, who had come along, quietly waved vigorously at Ai Yue: "Sister Ai Yue, here, here, hi!"

Ai Yue looked in the direction of the sound and saw Gong Qiumu, hidden in the group, grinning widely and quietly greeting Ai Yue.

Ai Yue was a little surprised to see Gong Qiumu, not understanding why he would be here too.

"Niece Ai Yue, see if you're satisfied." The boxes were carried up and opened, and Gu Yan pointed to the hot weapons.

Ai Yue swept her gaze over them. They were indeed the hot weapons they had promised her, not a single one missing, and two extra boxes of bullets.

She nodded in satisfaction and smiled genuinely, her round face making her appear especially approachable and cute!

"Thank you, Uncle Gu, I like them very much!"

Ai Yue had someone help her stack them to the side.

"Haha, as long as you're satisfied!" Gu Yan laughed heartily, then looked at Ai Guosheng and said, "What? You're already at my doorstep, and you're not inviting me in? That's not right."

"Why go in? There's nothing there, not even wine. There's nothing good to stay for, might as well look at the scenery outside."

Although he said that, Ai Guosheng's actions were continuously ushering Gu Yan and the others into the house.

"Haha, you fellow, can't I just go in and rest my feet?" Gu Yan said, punching him playfully.

"Oh, I was just joking, you actually took it seriously. Your coming here makes our humble home truly shine, instantly making our little house much more valuable!" Ai Guosheng said with a chuckle.

"After not seeing each other for so long, your talent for spouting nonsense has grown even deeper."

"You flatter me, you flatter me!"

"Haha!"

The two middle-aged men teased each other in front, while everyone else silently followed behind.

Gu Xitian, hiding at the very back, pouted and muttered softly, "Hmph, what's there to see? It's just a broken shack, why do we have to go in? It'll just get my shoes dirty, how unlucky!"

Cheng Siyu, who was beside her, heard her murmuring and pulled her hand, whispering, "Xitian, don't talk, if someone hears us, it will make things awkward for everyone."

"Hmph, I won't be awkward at all. If anyone's going to be awkward, it should be their family!" Gu Xitian said defiantly.

Just then, Ai Yue, who was walking ahead, suddenly turned her head and looked coldly at Gu Xitian.

Gu Xitian was whispering to Cheng Siyu when she suddenly felt a chill down her spine. She abruptly looked up and saw Ai Yue looking at her with cold eyes. She shivered inwardly, not daring to look at her anymore, and immediately hid behind Cheng Siyu.

This left Cheng Siyu exposed to Ai Yue's gaze. Instantly, Cheng Siyu felt her heart rate accelerate, and her expression stiffened.

Ai Yue curled her lips in a disdainful smile and ignored the two of them.

With Ai Yue's deadly gaze gone, Cheng Siyu finally relaxed her entire body. She loosened her tightly clenched fists, only then realizing her palms were sweating.

Cheng Siyu frowned deeply. Ai Yue had become more powerful. Even her gaze now felt unbearable. Being stared at by her was like being stared at by a fierce beast, instilling fear.

No!

She, Cheng Siyu, could not be afraid of anyone's gaze, especially Ai Yue's. She absolutely could not show timidity in front of her!

Ai Yue walked ahead, clearly hearing the conversation between Cheng Siyu and the other person behind her. If it weren't for the wrong timing, she would have given them a beating to teach them a lesson, daring to slander her in front of her.

The house was small, so most people did not go inside and waited in the courtyard.

Ai Yue also didn't go in, letting her parents deal with Gu Yan. She wouldn't join the commotion.

Seeing that Ai Yue didn't enter the house, Gu Xiheng, who was about to go in, slowed his steps and also stayed outside.

Mo Li pulled Ye Rui aside to whisper.

Gu Xiheng hesitated for a long time before walking up to Ai Yue. "Ai Yue!"

"Young General! Your... hairstyle is quite good!" Ai Yue couldn't help but say with a smile.

Gu Xiheng's face flushed. He touched his smooth head, awkwardly put on his hat, and said with a resentful tone, "This is all thanks to you!"

Ai Yue's expression straightened, and she said righteously, "You can't blame me for this. Blame your own bad luck. Who told you to go against me!"

Gu Xiheng shook his head helplessly and said with a bitter smile, "Yes, it's my fault. Who told me my strength was insufficient!"

Ai Yue nodded as if it were obvious. "That's right. I didn't expect you to accept it so humbly."