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As night fell, a solitary boat drifted on the Xiangjiang River.On the boat, Gu Ning'an and his three companions were sitting around a wooden table inside the boat's canopy.In front of each person was a small, earthy yellow bowl, filled with slightly yellowed brown rice porridge. Pieces of fish of varying sizes floated in the porridge, filling the air with a rich, savory aroma that lingered around everyone’s noses.The group didn’t speak much; each one used their bamboo chopsticks to eat the fish…-
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Chapter 70: Fishing
"You kid, you're not even married yet, and you're already so afraid of your wife. If you actually get married, you'll be in for quite a ride!" Wei Hai laughed as he pointed toward Li Xunshan.Li Xunshan responded with a smile, "Being afraid of your wife is fine. There's no shame in it!"At this moment, the old beggar chimed in, "Speaking of which, Wei Hai, you've got a good situation, so why haven't you found yourself a wife?""You've even run a tavern before, so just drink a little less. Surely the money to…-
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Chapter 7: The Birthday Gift
The next morning, Gu Ning’an woke early and freshened up. After sharing a simple breakfast with Shopkeeper Wu and his daughter, he prepared to set off on his journey. Outside the tea house, Shopkeeper Wu pressed a bundle into Gu Ning’an’s hands. Without needing to look, Gu Ning’an knew it contained freshly roasted Wishing Spring tea. Gu Ning’an did not refuse. He needed it, and the other party was willing to give it. There was no need for unnecessary courtesy; he could repay…-
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Catching a whiff of the strong aroma of liquor in the air, Gu Ning’an smiled and said, “Alright, let me have a taste.”As he entered the cabin, Gu Ning’an saw that the floor was completely covered with wine jars.No wonder Old Wen wasn’t lying in the cabin—there wasn’t even a spot to set foot, let alone lie down.Wei Hai moved a few jars aside and placed them on the only old, low wooden table in the cabin. He smiled and said, “Please, Mr. Gu, have a seat.”Sitting cross-legged, Gu Ning’an…
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Chapter 68: Sharing a Boat
Gu Ning’an cupped his hands in greeting. “Indeed, it is I, Gu Ning’an. I did not expect to see Mr. Li working so diligently, even doing river labor late at night.”Hearing Gu Ning’an remember him, Li Xunshan couldn’t help feeling a bit excited. After unloading the cargo from his shoulders, he returned the greeting with a bow. “Please, just call me Xunshan. I’m merely a tutor, not a proper gentleman deserving such a title.”“I earn a modest amount as a tutor in the evenings, but I figured…-
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Chapter 67: The Lovesick Man
The bustling crowd flowed around them, with many curious about what a man of such refined demeanor and a storyteller were discussing.What stood out most was the storyteller's unusual expressions—moments of bewilderment and excitement—as he occasionally pulled out paper and pen to quickly jot something down.Intrigued by the scene, several onlookers approached to greet them, hoping to overhear the conversation.But to their surprise, the usually amiable and welcoming storyteller sternly told them not to…-
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After traveling through the night under a starry sky, Gu Ning’an stopped again, arriving at one of Xiangzhou’s affiliated counties—Gucheng County.Being part of the same Xiangzhou region, Gucheng County’s customs, culture, and even the layout of its town were not much different from those of Lexiang County.After having a bowl of yangchun noodles at the morning market, Gu Ning’an initially planned to find an inn to rest before continuing his journey.Unexpectedly, as he stepped into an inn called…
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Chapter 65: A Trip Out of Town
Tan Bing, sensing the fragrance in the air, found that the usual sensation of acid reflux in her stomach was gone, and instead, she actually felt a bit of appetite.With a firm resolve, she decided to eat the golden kumquat in one bite.“Hmm!” Tan Bing’s expression changed as she chewed the kumquat and said, “Sweet! Delicious!”Gu Ning’an picked up a piece of egg and put it in his mouth, continuing, “Swallow it down and then eat. You shouldn’t feel nauseous now.”Gurgle!Suddenly, Tan Bing’s…-
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“Redtail Fish, now that your backbone has been refined, this small river is no longer suitable for you to remain in. If you have no other matters to attend to, I’ll escort you to the Xiangjiang River along with Hu Shi today. How about that?”As Gu Ning’an’s words fell, Hu Shi’s expression shifted. Instinctively, he clung to the Redtail Fish’s fin beneath him.However, Redtail Fish remained calm. It had long known this day would come and understood that if not for Gu Ning’an’s intervention,…
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For three consecutive days, Gu Ning’an sat cross-legged beneath the kumquat tree. It was both cultivation and a form of rest.Plop!From the top of the kumquat tree, a pale golden fruit fell, landing squarely on Gu Ning’an’s robe.The unexpected disturbance broke his meditative state. Glancing at the kumquat resting on his robe, he smiled and picked it up.The fruit felt smooth, like a piece of warm jade, and exuded a faint, refreshing fragrance. Placing it in his mouth, he gently bit into it. Sweet…
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