171: Chapter 51 Eating Noodles on a Thunderous Day

The next morning.

As soon as Meng Li stepped out of his bedroom, he saw Yang Tiexin teaching Yang Kang the Yang Family Spear Techniques in the courtyard, so he couldn't help but stand upstairs and watch for a while.

Guo Jing, Huang Rong, and Mu Nianci were watching from the side.

As Guo Jing watched, a look of envy appeared on his Face.

Huang Rong noticed this and became lost in thought.

Mu Nianci was standing directly opposite the second-floor entrance of the Dream Travel Residence. She looked up and saw Meng Li, then immediately walked beneath the building, looked up, and said, "Now that you're up, hurry and wash. Once my Adoptive Father and the others finish practicing the spear, it'll be time to eat."

"Alright," Meng Li agreed with a smile, then went downstairs to wash as suggested.

By the time he finished washing, Yang Kang and Yang Tiexin had also finished their practice, and they all sat down to eat together.

Halfway through the meal, Meng Li remembered the events of the previous night and spoke up, "Uncle Yang, Guo Jing, Ouyang Ke came by last night while you were at the tavern."

Yang Tiexin and Guo Jing were instantly shocked.

Yang Kang's eyes flickered slightly.

Mu Nianci asked in confusion, "I didn't see him last night."

Bao Xiruo was also puzzled.

Meng Li said, "I stopped him outside, so he couldn't enter the courtyard. He told me that he had looked for Yang Kang once before."

Everyone present immediately turned their gaze to Yang Kang.

Yang Kang confessed, "That's right. The first time I met Third Uncle Zhang, it was Ouyang Ke who saved me. Then he tried to entice me to return to Wanyan Honglie's side, but I didn't agree, and we parted on bad terms."

Only then did Yang Tiexin and the others realize what had happened.

Then, Guo Jing asked, "Elder Brother Meng, so what did he come for last night?"

Meng Li replied, "He probably saw that enticing Yang Kang failed and wanted to try with Auntie Yang. However, I've already warned him, so he likely won't cause trouble in the shadows again. But from this situation, it's clear that Wanyan Honglie won't give up easily."

"Although this is within the Song Dynasty's territory, it's near the border."

"If Wanyan Honglie brings people here to forcibly take Yang Kang and Auntie Yang back, things will get troublesome."

"Then what should we do?" Guo Jing asked with a frown.

Huang Rong answered, "It's simple. Have Uncle Yang's family move to another place."

"Move where?" Guo Jing asked, then had a sudden flash of inspiration. "Niu Family Village?"

Meng Li shook his head. "Wanyan Honglie knows that the Guo and Yang families' former residences are in Niu Family Village. If he can't find you later, he'll definitely think of that place. As long as he's unwilling to let go, it's only a matter of time before he finds it."

"But after all, that is our home," Bao Xiruo said, her eyes filled with nostalgia.

"How about we go to Zhongnan Mountain?" Yang Tiexin suggested.

Huang Rong was taken aback, then said with an odd expression, "Zhongnan Mountain is the Quanzhen Sect's territory. Yesterday, Elder Brother Meng offended that Ox-nose named Qiu."

"Uncle Yang, aren't you afraid of being made to feel unwelcome if you go there?"

Yang Tiexin shook his head and sighed, "Although Daoist Master Qiu acts somewhat impulsively, he is also a person of integrity who values justice. Since he said yesterday that we could seek his help if needed, he shouldn't go back on his word because of Meng Li's remarks."

Guo Jing asked curiously, "Elder Brother Meng offended Daoist Master Qiu yesterday? What happened?"

Just as Huang Rong was about to speak, Yang Tiexin said, "Let yesterday's matters stay in the past. There's no need to mention them again."

Huang Rong immediately fell silent.

Meng Li was deep in thought.

Zhongnan Mountain was indeed a good place to go; it was far from the border and was the Quanzhen Sect's territory.

Even if Wanyan Honglie knew Yang Tiexin's family was there, it would be difficult for him to stir up trouble.

As for the matter regarding Qiu Chuji...

It was true that he had criticized the man yesterday, but Yang Tiexin and Bao Xiruo hadn't been involved.

Since Qiu Chuji was able to admit his faults yesterday, it proved his character was decent enough to distinguish right from wrong.

Taking a step back, even if just for the sake of his Face, he couldn't possibly take his anger out on the Yang family.

Otherwise, if word got out, his reputation would be ruined.

To clearly owe someone and yet not think of making amends, but instead take one's anger out on them, would truly be shameful.

Thus, the group's subsequent itinerary changed, and they turned towards Zhongnan Mountain.

After finishing breakfast, the few of them began packing their things.

Once their luggage was packed, they set off for Zhongnan Mountain aboard the Dream Travel Residence.

That night, a thunderstorm broke out.

Just as everyone finished eating, Guo Jing suddenly thought of something. He ran to the kitchen to busy himself and then hurriedly brought out three bowls of noodles.

"Younger Brother Kang, this is yours."

Yang Kang was puzzled. "I just ate."

Guo Jing said vaguely, "Don't ask, you must eat it."

Next, he handed a bowl to Huang Rong. "Ronger, this is yours."

Huang Rong didn't refuse, but having just eaten her fill, she couldn't finish it. She said to Mu Nianci beside her, "Sister Mu, let's share it."

Before Mu Nianci could answer, Guo Jing said, "Ronger, this bowl of noodles is for you. You must eat it. Sister Nianci doesn't need to."

With that, he picked up the remaining bowl of noodles and started eating.

Huang Rong was happy in her heart, but on the surface, she spoke with a hint of reproach, "Brother Jing, even if you're biased, you shouldn't make it so obvious."

Guo Jing said, "Ronger, I'm not being biased. It's thundering outside right now. If you don't eat noodles, you'll be struck by lightning if you've done bad things. Sister Nianci doesn't need to eat them because she hasn't done anything bad."

Huang Rong instantly flared up in anger and slammed her chopsticks onto the table.

She had thought this was a form of favoritism, but as it turned out...

It was truly infuriating!

Mu Nianci was stunned at first, then couldn't help but laugh.

Meng Li watched with great amusement.

He remembered this scene from the original show. Back then, he found it hilarious through the screen, and now, watching the scene unfold live, he found it even funnier.

Yang Kang shook his head and said nothing.

Bao Xiruo seemed to recall something and said with a smile, "Back in Niu Family Village, Sister-in-law would also make noodles for us on thunderous days."

Yang Tiexin nodded and said with deep emotion, "Yes, I didn't expect Sister-in-law to still adhere to this custom after living in the Great Desert for so many years."

Hearing this, Huang Rong couldn't help but say to Guo Jing, "Brother Jing, do you think Ronger is very bad?"

"No," Guo Jing flatly denied.

Huang Rong didn't believe him and threw a tantrum. "Then I won't eat it. I'll go outside right now and see if the lightning in the sky can strike me dead."

After saying that, she made to walk out.

Guo Jing immediately grew anxious. He put down his half-eaten noodles and stopped Huang Rong. "Then I won't eat either. I'm taller than you; if someone's going to be struck, let it be me."

After saying that, he turned to walk outside.

Seeing him like this, Huang Rong's anger vanished instantly, and she hurriedly called out, "Stop!"

"I'm suddenly hungry again. I want to eat yours."

With that, she ran to where Guo Jing had been sitting, picked up the noodles he had started eating, and began to eat.

This display caused the observant people present to exchange subtle looks.

Meng Li knew the two were a couple, so he just enjoyed the "shipping" moment in person and smiled without saying a word.

Mu Nianci felt much the same, a knowing smile playing on her lips.

Yang Kang felt a hint of envy toward Guo Jing, but that was all. He could see that he and Huang Rong were, in some ways, the same kind of person. Their clashing relationship was partly due to the "like poles repel" factor, so he had no feelings for Huang Rong whatsoever.

Bao Xiruo watched them like an elder watching the younger generation's antics.

Yang Tiexin originally felt the same as Bao Xiruo, but in an instant, he remembered something—Guo Jing had a marriage contract!

As such, things between him and Huang Rong were somewhat inappropriate.

Thinking of this, Yang Tiexin frowned slightly, wanting to give Guo Jing a reminder.

However, in the next second, Guo Jing's words caught his attention...