Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Deciding to Let Go

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“Miss Qiao, are you humming something?” Tong Sanlang tilted his head slightly, a barely detectable apology in his eyes.

Qiao Xiaomai rolled her eyes, “It’s my grandma and Uncle Five who are wrong, meddling with Head Minister’s affairs.”

At her words, Tong Sanlang lowered his gaze, his long eyelashes veiling his feelings.

Qiao Xiaomai was not blaming him, and that was all that mattered.

“Um … I’ve answered your question.” He then looked up again, presenting a little rabbit made out of Foxtail Grass to Qiao Xiaomai, “For you.”

Qiao Xiaomai stared at the adorable bunny in front of her, lips twitching slightly.

Did Tong Sanlang really think she was a naive village girl that he could easily beguile?

“It’s for Dami.” Seeing her not taking it, Tong Sanlang corrected himself, “He should like it.”

At that, Qiao Xiaomai sneered, indeed Dami loved spending time with Tong Sanlang.

With that thought, she took hold of the bunny and then tossed it into her basket.

Tong Sanlang glanced at her action, a smile creeping onto his lips. His previously dull mood lightened, due to talking about his great-grandfather.

“Miss Qiao, I’ve answered your question. May I have the chance to court you?” he asked again, his dark eyes sparkling with sincerity and warmth.

Qiao Xiaomai stared back at him, her answer straightforward and rejection clear, “No.”

“But you clearly promised just now.”

“Okay, then you pursue. Anyway, I am not marrying you.” Qiao Xiaomai changed her response.

“The reason?”

“You’re too dangerous, we’re not compatible. I want to live peacefully.”

The Young Pavilion Master of Tingfeng Pavilion living in this rundown village?

Tong Sanlang must have another identity!

When did the Tingfeng Pavilion find out about the treasure buried underneath her house?

And why did they not retrieve it once they found it?

There must be a scandalous secret concealed within this!

“But there is treasure buried under your house, you will most likely get involved.”

“Moving out tomorrow!”

Tong Sanlang”…”

A bitter smile appeared on his lips, okay, it was as expected.

Even without knowing the whole truth, Qiao Xiaomai was already avoiding him like a plague.

If she knew about his rebellious mission, they would likely never see each other again.

It is right.

Seeing Qiao Xiaomai’s performance over the month: diligent, intelligent, carrying a hint of liveliness she rarely reveals.

She is simply a girl who prefers leading a simple life.

Upon hearing about the hidden treasure, instead of being tempted, her first reaction was to move away from this trouble spot.

Tsk.

Since his birth, it was determined that he wouldn’t lead a peaceful life.

He had selfishly wanted to involve Qiao Xiaomai in all of this, what a selfish notion…

He could promise her safety, but he could not give her the peaceful life she wanted.

In actuality, his temperament was not as gentle as outward appearances suggest.

Deep down, he was obsessive.

Initially, he had planned to woo her no matter what, wishing to make Qiao Xiaomai his bride. But now, looking at the girl under the tree.

Her gorgeous peach blossom eyes were filled with undisguised aversion.

Her usually expressionless face showed clear disgust.

Was he really that repulsive?

He, Tong Sanlang, had sunk to this level.

Enough.

Who made him selfish in the first place? Qiao Xiaomai despised him, which was entirely normal.

With his identity, he should not drag her into it.

He would just watch over her from a distance.

The bitter smile on his handsome face deepened as he nodded, “Alright, move house. The treasure map shows that the location is somewhere near Anping Village, not precisely your house.”

“You can make an excuse of making money by doing business, buying a small

Courtyard in town will not arouse suspicion..”