Chapter 8 - Medical skills?

"Aha? For me?" Once she heard this sentence, Gu Qingyu's silly and cute character exposed itself, "Why~?"

"My master is like a father for me, he's been pa.s.sing on magic, martial arts to me and been teaching me poetry. Originally, the two of us lived together in seclusion." Qi Yichen said. Meanwhile, Gu Qingyu was stunned by his gentle and refined smile.

"[ENG]So?" Gu Qingyu quickly regained her composure, "So? Why are you telling me this?" Seclusion? Gu Qingyu subconsciously thought of Mo Bai.

"A few days ago, my master contracted a serious illness. He told me that the only one who could cure him was the prodigy as known as Gu Qingyu in the capital city." Qi Yichen gently smiled, "I also hope that Miss Gu can accept this sudden request of mine."

Prodigy? Cure? Even if I was cla.s.sified a doctor back then, I'm after all just a psychologist! Although, I do know one or another thing about medical techniques……

"Ummm……" Gu Qingyu was at a loss for words, she paused, then decided to just ramble on, "Ah!" You look like a scholar! Since you look like a handsome and capable young man, you must've heard just saying before? The world is so big that nothing should come as a surprise! What if Young master found someone that had the exact same name and gender as the person you were looking for?"

Qi Yichen firmly shook his head, "No, the little me already made inquiries earlier, there's only one girl that's named Gu Qingyu around here."

"……" Wow, you've even looked into this! Looks like you're determined to take me with you! "I'd have to apologize ahead. If my family found out about Qingyu's departure, they wouldn't be able to stop worrying!" Gu Qingyu returned his smile, "Let's see how you'll reply!"

However, Qi Yichen's smiling expression deepened, "I'll be frank with Miss Gu, apart from learning magic from master, I've also studied a little bit of the art of divination, so I know a thing or two regarding divination. I used my divination power and calculated just now, and found out that Miss Gu doesn't actually want to stay much longer at the Gu Manor, and you're even looking for someone to bring you away. Am I right?"

……Is he even a scholar?! How can he just be a scholar!!!

At that precise moment, Gu Qingyu had her worldview shaken and crumbled to the ground, "Even a simple scholar was so awesome!"

"Okay, you won. But I'll still refuse……" Gu Qingyu's voice weakly faded, and started to have second thoughts, Hey! This won't do! What if that b.a.s.t.a.r.d Jia Qizhe backs out again? Or what if I miscalculated the outcome of the compet.i.tions? "…But, I'll still refuse to not go with you!" In a flash, her look and att.i.tude took a 180 degree turn.

Qi Yichen faintly smiled, "Then I'll have to give my thanks to Miss Gu."

"Hey," Just at this moment, a chilly voice sounded behind them, "You don't need me anymore?"

"Jia Qizhe?" Gu Qingyu turned her head, "Hmph! What should I do if you suddenly change your mind again?!"

Jia Qizhe chuckled, he leaned in closer to her ears and whispered, "Then, what will happen to you, supposing that you're unable to cure him?"

"Uhhh……" Gu Qingyu was stunned momentarily, That's right, he had come all the way here to find me, what should I do if I'm unable to save his master……, "Young master, I don't really understand medicine, what should we do if I can't save your master?"

Qi Yichen just lightly exhaled, "Don't worry. My master said that as long as you agreed to come with me, everything would be fine."

"So be it!" Gu Qingyu laughed, and looked at Jia Qizhe, "Hey, are you coming with us?"

To think that the tables have finally turned……Before, it was always Gu Qingyu begging Jia Qizhe to take her away, but now it was her turn to ask if he would like to join them……

"Sure." Jia Qizhe shrugged, "It sounds fun."

"Fun?" Gu Qingyu rolled her eyes, "Do you think we're going out on an adventure or something?"

"Is that not the case for you?" Jia Qizhe flipped back the question.

…….It was indeed so.

I'll admit, he got me good!

"……" Gu Qingyu walked over towards the audience stands, "They're going to announce the results soon, let's go and watch."

The trio sat beside each other in the audience.

A boy walked up on stage……It was that guy that refuted her earlier!

He was one of the judges?

Gu Qingyu panicked.

"We hereby announce the winners of the compet.i.tion. First place, Gu Qingyu. The perfect combination of a beautiful voice and a wonderful melody, the Third Miss of Gu Manor is truly in a cla.s.s of her own; Second place, Zhao Jin'er. Skillfully displayed her pipa techniques, smooth and delightful sounds……" As they continued to announce the rankings, Gu Qingyu was so excited that she wanted to just jump up, "[ENG] Oh yeah!"

Qi Yichen praised, "I expected nothing less from Miss Gu."

Gu Qingyu felt like getting called "Miss" here and "Miss" there, was really awkward, "You don't have to address me as Miss, just call me Qingyu!"

"……Qingyu." Qi Yichen called out, "Then, you should just call me by my name as well."

The compet.i.tions came to an end. Gu Qingyu didn't really want any prize awards, and simply left first.

Gu Qingyu told Qi Yichen before she left, "I'll go home first to pack up my things, let's move out tonight! There's a crooked tree in our courtyard, wait for me there"

Qi Yichen nodded his head, "Thank you, Mi—Qingyu."

"Mm!" Gu Qingyu hinted at Jia Qizhe, "Let's go!"

"……" Jia Qizhe didn't say anything and followed Gu Qingyu.

Qi Yichen's gaze locked on Gu Qingyu's departing back, a faint smile touched the corners of his mouth.

Back at Gu Manor.

Gu Qingyu's mother came up and welcomed her, "Well done, Yu'er! I watched your performance!"

Gu Qingyu nodded, "Thanks, Mother."

To be honest, this mother treated her quite nice……She felt a bit reluctant to leave her……

After returning to her room, Xiao Qi entered, "Miss, how was it?"

"Great!" Gu Qingyu told every single detail to Xiao Qi, from meeting Qi Yichen to winning the compet.i.tion, "Let's leave together tonight!"

Xiao Qi nodded, "Oki!"

"……Xiao Qi, are you really willing to follow me?" Gu Qingyu suddenly asked. Although she wanted to go with Xiao Qi, she had never asked for her opinion before.

"Miss, wherever you go, Xiao Qi will follow!" Xiao Qi strongly nodded.

Gu Qingyu grinned, "Thanks, Xiao Qi. Let's pack our stuff!"

Xiao Qi nodded and left.

Gu Qingyu let out a big heavy sigh, "Finally, able, to, leave!"

She decided to take a breather after packing up her things, to have a last glance at the scenery.

Jia Qizhe was unexpectedly also at the pavilion when she arrived.

"Ey, why are you here? Gu Qingyu asked, surprised.