Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 426 The Beginning of Everything 17

Upon arriving at the entrance of Qinghe, Chen Zhao leaned close to Yu Ran's ear and whispered while looking at the swaying red lanterns, "Yu Ran, this is the first time I've realized that there are such dilapidated places in the capital. This gate is probably older than me. Even my grandfather's old house wasn't this run-down."

Yu Ran suddenly felt a warm breath brush against his ear, his body stiffened, and he turned his head to look at Chen Zhao, who looked at him with suspicion. With a helpless expression, he pushed away the fluffy head and said, "This is a quiet place amidst the noise."

Chen Zhao curled his lip, "I was just saying. Anyone who can run a restaurant in the capital must be much better off than us poor folks. But this door is really shabby."

As he spoke, Chen Zhao's gaze fell on the door in front of him, still showing some disdain.

Yu Ran sighed softly, somewhat helplessly.

This idiot, doesn't he even know where he is?

The area is a bustling city, so the fact that this place is so quiet can only mean that... this whole area belongs to the restaurant in front of us.

To own a restaurant in such a small courtyard in the capital, where land is incredibly valuable, one's status must be extraordinary.

Qinghe.

This name sounds familiar.

Yu Ran seemed to be deep in thought.

Gu Yao, however, was exceptionally familiar with the place. He stepped forward, making a gesture as if to knock on the door, but his hand froze in mid-air.

Xie Gui chuckled and handed over a piece of paper. Gu Yao took it, picked up the door knocker that was shedding copper shavings, knocked it twice, and then quickly put it down.

That attitude showed utter disdain.

He clapped his hands, threw the tissue into the trash can, and looked at Xie Gui with a bitter expression. "Brother Xie, could you talk to Si Yan and ask him to replace this door knocker? It's crumbling, won't the guests find it annoying?"

When Xie Gui heard Gu Yao address Si Yan, the corners of his lips couldn't help but curve into a smile. "I really can't do anything about it. This place was originally Si Yan's family's old house. He was only able to repair it because it was really too dilapidated."

As he spoke, Xie Gui pointed to the door in front of him, "If this door is still usable, then don't expect him to replace it."

He shrugged, looking helpless.

Gu Yao was just making a sarcastic comment, and upon hearing this, he pursed his lips and said, "You really are nostalgic."

Are you two making fun of me?

A clear, melodious male voice came from inside the door.

Before I saw the person, I heard his voice first.

The slightly dilapidated wooden door opened, and Si Yan, dressed in a flowing long robe with a traditional Chinese ink painting of mountains and rivers, walked slowly in, fanning himself with a fan, like a male model on a runway.

With an indescribable... swagger.

The three people behind him showed some amazement, after all, Si Yan's appearance really resembled that of a noble young master who stepped out of a painting, elegant and graceful, waving a folding fan.

This is the first impression.

Having already become familiar with Si Yan, Gu Yao silently turned his gaze away.

He really wanted to ask, "In the middle of summer, aren't you hot wearing a long-sleeved shirt?"

What's more, Si Yan also has long hair.

Gu Yao's eyes darted around as she looked at the person leaning lazily against the door. She then reminded him, "Si Yan, your clothes are dirty."

Si Yan's smile froze, and he stood up awkwardly, patting his arm as if nothing had happened.

This is a newly customized outfit of his, and it's quite delicate.

Xie Gui watched as the man patted his clean sleeves without looking to the side, and looked at Gu Yao with some helplessness.

Gu Yao happened to be looking at him, smiling slyly, and whispered in his ear, "Brother Xie, don't expose me."

Xie Gui sighed helplessly, "You..."

Gu Yao smiled and leaned against him as if she had no bones. "Isn't this all because Brother Xie spoils me?"

Xie Gui was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and let Gu Yao lean against him. He then naturally took the boy's slender wrist and slowly walked inside, nodding seriously.

"Yes, it's because I spoiled him."

The voice was calm, yet Si Yan heard it clearly.

Watching the two of them ignore her and walk away hand in hand, Si Yan was so angry that she jumped up and down, "You two, can't you give me any face?"

When Xie Gui grabbed his wrist, Gu Yao was taken aback at first, then smiled and followed Xie Gui forward without struggling.

"Brother Xie, slow down..."

The boy smiled slyly, his high-pitched voice carrying a soft tone, especially like...

Xie Gui stumbled and his face turned completely red.

Gu Yao smiled happily, turned to look at the few people behind him who hadn't entered yet, and waved to them, "Hurry up and follow."

Xie Gui quickened his pace, causing Gu Yao to lose her footing. Looking at the man's back, she said helplessly, "Brother Xie..."

Xie Gui slowed his pace.

The three exchanged a glance and followed.

As Chen Zhao walked through the corridor, he looked at the inner world with amazement, his eyes widening in disbelief.

The quiet and serene environment made him breathe softly, as if afraid of disturbing a single flower or blade of grass in this place.

He whispered in Yu Ran's ear, "Yu Ran, this place must be very expensive..."

Yu Ran calmly surveyed the area, glanced around, mentally estimated the price, then looked up at the blooming flowers and clicked his tongue softly.

It's all money.

“It’s not just a matter of whether it’s expensive or not, you also need power. Just the land we’re standing on is worth a fortune. Even if you sold 100 of yours, you still couldn’t afford it,” Yu Ran whispered to Chen Zhao.

As he spoke, Yu Ran pointed to the flowerbed, "Those flowers are worth a house of yours."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhao's breath hitched, and he looked up at the flowers.

He couldn't see anything special about it at first, he just thought it looked pretty good.

But when Chen Zhao learned that they were worth an apartment, he unconsciously developed a "money filter" over them. Looking at the flowers vying for attention, he nodded and commented with an air of importance, "Look at these leaves, look at these petals, the curling curves are all so perfect..."

Before Chen Zhao could finish his compliments, Si Yan, who was leading the way, closed his folding fan, turned to look at Chen Zhao, and said with a smile in his eyes, "Young classmate, you have good taste."

Chen Zhao was taken aback, touched the tip of his nose, and said modestly, "No, not really..."

Si Yan smiled, walked to the three of them, opened his folding fan, and began to introduce his "masterpiece" to them.

He's like a very competent tour guide.

Cen Yubai and Yu Ran's gazes fell on the folding fan. They exchanged a glance and nodded to each other, understanding each other without saying a word.

The fan ribs are made of fine huanghuali wood, and the fan surface is painted with landscapes by contemporary masters of calligraphy and painting.

All of this demonstrates the formidable strength of the person before us.

Only Chen Zhao listened to Si Yan's (crossed out) boasting with excitement, occasionally letting out sounds of amazement and agreement.

It really opened my eyes.

Si Yan spoke with even more enthusiasm, her gaze towards Chen Zhao growing increasingly ardent, as if she regretted not having met him sooner.

Finally, someone understands him.

When he shared it with Xie Gui, Xie Gui looked at him with a "That's all?" expression.

When Gu Yao was talking about it, the man also looked completely uninterested.

As for Qin Yu... never mind, let's not talk about it.

Every time I see him, he looks at me like I'm an idiot.

Heavens above, finally someone understands his thoughts.

Si Yan regained her confidence, straightened her back, and like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, showed Chen Zhao her bright and beautiful tail feathers.

He said his design was absolutely superb.

There are still people in this world who have good judgment.

Yu Ran narrowed his eyes as he watched the two getting closer and closer.

"Brother Si, what's the story behind these koi fish?"

Chen Zhao looked eager to learn, his head practically touching the wall.

Before she could finish speaking, a hand suddenly grabbed her and pulled her away.

Yu Ran grabbed him by the throat and dragged him forward, his steps quick. "Stop nagging. Gu Yao and his brother are waiting for us. Don't keep them waiting."

Chen Zhao slapped Yu Ran's arm, his face contorted in pain, "Yu Ran, are you in such a hurry to be reborn? Don't pull so tight, let go, let go..."

As their voices faded into the distance, Cen Yubai quickened his pace to catch up with them.

Seeing Si Yan still standing there in a daze, she turned her head and asked, "Aren't you leaving?"

Without waiting for Si Yan's reaction, he strode forward.

Si Yan watched the three figures disappear into the distance, raised her hand, and felt annoyed, wanting to scratch her hair.

But he regained consciousness the instant his head was touched.

This is a hairstyle he specially got at a styling studio today.

We can't let things get messy.

This outfit goes perfectly with it.

He could only grit his teeth and say, "What kind of mess is this?"

You finally find someone with good taste, only to have them snatched away right in front of you.

He hates it.

But there was no other way now, so he hurriedly caught up with the others.