vncnus Chapter 47 There is a girl named Zhiruo
Chapter 47 There is a girl named Zhiruo
Early in the morning, Uncle Ge, having finished fishing, was rowing his famous fishing boat, calling people to board and cross the river.
At that moment, a girl dressed in a pink dress and holding a long sword walked over.
Upon seeing this, everyone turned to look at the girl, their eyes filled with amazement.
"Uncle Ge, it's been a long time."
The girl said with a smile, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Who are you……"
Uncle Ge was first stunned by the girl's beauty, then he recognized her face and exclaimed, "The Zhou family girl? Zhou Zhiruo?"
"it's me."
Zhou Zhiruo smiled slightly, quite pleased that Uncle Ge could still recognize her.
"Oh my! That little girl from back then has grown into such a beautiful young woman. Your parents would be so happy if they knew."
Uncle Ge was both surprised and delighted.
Upon hearing this, a hint of sadness flashed in Zhou Zhiruo's eyes.
"Uncle Ge, I came back this time to pay respects to my parents. I was too young before, and my master wouldn't let me go down the mountain. Now that I'm an adult, my master has finally relented and let me go down the mountain."
"Good child, it's rare to find someone with such filial piety. It seems you've been doing well in the Emei Sect all these years. Come, I'll take you across the river, and then I'll take you to your parents' graves."
"Thank you, Third Uncle."
Zhou Zhiruo smiled sweetly.
Once on the boat, Zhou Zhiruo looked at the unfamiliar yet familiar scenery along the way, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Her parents were killed by Yuan soldiers, but they were saved by Zhang Zhenren.
Later, through Zhang Zhenren's introduction, she was fortunate enough to join Emei and achieve her current level of cultivation.
Otherwise, she would just be a fisherwoman, or perhaps she would have already died.
The man standing before him, Uncle Ge, was none other than his father's good friend from back then.
"I wonder if Qixia Town is still the same as it was back then."
As she approached her hometown, Zhou Zhiruo felt a pang of nervousness.
"Third Uncle, is my house still there?"
Zhou Zhiruo looked at Uncle Ge, who was rowing the boat, and asked.
"It's still there, but it was taken back by the government years ago and has now been bought and turned into a winery."
Speaking of that kid who bought the distillery, he's quite an interesting fellow. He's about your age, but the wine he brews is top-notch.
The taste... just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
Uncle Ge said with a smile.
"The winery..."
Zhou Zhiruo murmured softly, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
"Zhou family girl, I remember Old Zhou loved to drink. If you're going to pay respects to him, why don't you go to the winery and buy a jar of wine as an offering? I think Old Zhou definitely loved to drink."
"Okay. I was just thinking of going to visit my old home."
Zhou Zhiruo smiled faintly and looked into the distance.
……
In the afternoon, Gu Qianbei was taking a nap in a rocking chair, quite comfortably.
Suddenly, the shadows blocked out the sunlight.
Gu Qianbei frowned slightly, opened his eyes, and saw a girl in a pink dress standing at the door, carrying a long sword. A look of amazement flashed in his eyes.
What a beautiful woman.
It is elegant and graceful, like a lotus bud about to bloom.
The red dot on his forehead added to his holy aura.
This outfit is... Zhou Zhiruo?
"Hello, I'd like to buy a bottle of wine. It's your store's signature Dragon Tiger Wine."
Zhou Zhiruo spoke slowly, her voice like a clear mountain spring, refreshing and delightful.
"OK."
Gu Qianbei snapped out of his daze, smiled slightly, walked to the large wine vat beside him, and poured a pot of Dragon Tiger Wine.
Zhou Zhiruo looked around curiously, as if she were revisiting a familiar place.
Noticing this, Gu Qianbei smiled and asked, "Are you interested in my tavern, young lady?"
As they spoke, Gu Qianbei handed the wine pot to Zhou Zhiruo.
Zhou Zhiruo nodded, took the wine pot, and handed the money to Gu Qianbei.
"Shopkeeper, may I look around?"
"Of course, do as you please."
Gu Qianbei gestured for Zhou Zhiruo to proceed, and Zhou Zhiruo immediately began to wander around the Thousand Sorrows Market.
Seeing the look of longing in her eyes, Gu Qianbei couldn't help but ask curiously, "Have you been here before, young lady?"
"Yes. This used to be my home."
Gu Qianbei was even more surprised upon hearing this.
I never expected Zhou Zhiruo to be from Qixia Town.
This martial arts world is truly chaotic.
"This town has changed a lot. If Uncle Ge hadn't told me, I probably wouldn't have been able to find this place. But the interior hasn't changed much."
"I'm a pretty lazy person, so I didn't renovate after I bought it, so most of this place has remained as it was."
Gu Qianbei said softly, and Zhou Zhiruo nodded. Then she walked into the courtyard and looked at the willow tree in the courtyard.
Her eyes lit up, and she reached out to stroke the trunk of the willow tree. Then she closed her eyes, as if she were recalling something.
Gu Qianbei thought to himself, "I didn't expect Zhou Zhiruo to actually know Uncle Ge."
Indeed, Zhou Zhiruo is the daughter of a fisherman, and if you count their ages, her father and Uncle Ge are of the same generation.
If she really is from Qixia Town, it wouldn't be surprising if they knew each other.
"I never imagined this tree would grow so tall. When Dad planted it, it was just a sapling."
Zhou Zhiruo murmured softly, her eyes brimming with tears.
She could almost hear her father's cheerful laughter as he planted the trees, but those were long gone.
Zhou Zhiruo looked around and felt that although many years had passed, her parents' figures still seemed to linger in this house.
She can see it in the blink of an eye.
If Gu Qianbei knew what she was thinking, he would probably think the house was haunted.
Just as Zhou Zhiruo was about to wipe away her tears, a handkerchief was suddenly handed to her.
"Um?"
Zhou Zhiruo was taken aback and couldn't help but look at Gu Qianbei.
"Let's wipe it."
Gu Qianbei said with a smile.
"Thanks."
Zhou Zhiruo didn't stand on ceremony and took the handkerchief to gently wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Shopkeeper, can I ask you for a favor?"
After calming down, Zhou Zhiruo looked at Gu Qianbei and spoke.
"Please speak freely, young lady."
"My name is Zhou Zhiruo, and I am a disciple of the Emei Sect. I am returning to my hometown to pay respects to my ancestors and will stay for about three days."
I was wondering if I could stay at your place?
That room is fine with me. It's where I lived when I was a child.
"I'm willing to pay; just name your price."
Zhou Zhiruo blinked her large, tender eyes at Gu Qianbei, her face full of pleading.
Faced with such a harmless request, Gu Qianbei naturally had no reason to refuse.
Of course, the most important thing is that the person who made this request is a beautiful woman.
"One tael of silver, not including meals. Also, that room is now a woodshed; if you want to stay there, you'll have to clean it yourself."
Zhou Zhiruo was overjoyed to see that Gu Qianbei agreed.
"Thank you, shopkeeper! Don't worry, I'll take care of it myself!"
"Then you can do your own thing. Call me if you need anything."
"it is good."
Zhou Zhiruo got busy, while Gu Qianbei returned to her original rocking chair.
Watching Zhou Zhiruo bustling about in the courtyard, Gu Qianbei smiled and shook his head.
"What a small world! I can't believe I ran into someone like this."
After sighing, Gu Qianbei continued her disturbed afternoon nap.