Clouds and Moon Shadow

Did they recognize him in Chapter 115?

Gu Qingyue sat in the armchair and silently tasted the tea that the clever young waiter had just served. Hmm, the tea was not bad.

"My benefactor-----"

Gu Qingyue looked up and met Liu Yan's surprised eyes.

Gu Qingyue: ...How did we run into each other again? What a coincidence.

"Young Master Liuyan," Gu Qingyue nodded.

"Our young master has just returned to the pharmacy. Please come inside and have a chat, my benefactor," Liu Yan said as she walked up to Gu Qingyue. Looking at Gu Qingyue, who had grown quite a bit taller, she was genuinely happy. This young man was the savior of both her young master and herself.

"Uh------", Gu Qingyue smiled slightly, though not without politeness. This person always acted so grateful every time they met, which made her feel a little uncomfortable.

It seems there's no way to prevent him from repaying this life-saving debt.

Gu Qingyue got up and calmly followed Liu Yan towards the backyard.

Turning past the screen and entering the backyard, the first thing Gu Qingyue saw was a tall, slender figure in white. The man was standing with his back to the two of them under a blooming osmanthus tree, the fragrance of osmanthus wafting through the air, and the man seemed to be looking at something.

"Young Master, Young Master Gu has arrived," Liu Yan said respectfully.

"Mr. Gu?"

With a question in mind, Mo Shaoshang turned around and immediately saw the young man who was looking him up and down.

Those phoenix eyes were deep yet warm, carrying a hint of curiosity from a first meeting.

"It's you!" Mo Shaoshang exclaimed softly.

"You recognized him?" Gu Qingyue knew in an instant that the man in front of her was the seriously injured boy she had saved when she was collecting herbs in the mountains. However, it was dark at the time and she couldn't see him very clearly. Even though he was unconscious, she could tell that he was extraordinary. Now, looking at the person standing in front of her, she had a feeling that she knew it was true.

“It was dark then, so I couldn’t see clearly. I never expected Young Master Mo to be so refined and otherworldly. It’s truly a rare sight. It seems you’ve recovered quite well,” Gu Qingyue continued.

Mo Shaoshang was surprised that Gu Qingyue could say such things so casually.

He had indeed seen it before, but he had only just seen it on the street.

Isn't this the woman who suddenly chuckled?

Unexpectedly, this woman was his savior!

He was deeply moved. He had been seriously injured when he was rescued in the mountains and had not seen the face of his rescuer. But now, looking at the smiling woman standing in front of him, dressed as a young man, his heart was stirred with emotion.

He looked at those beautiful phoenix eyes without showing any emotion. Although he stared at the courtyard with a carefree and unrestrained air, the inherent charm in his bones was hard to hide.

Her outfit was certainly a success; if he hadn't seen her on the street just now, he probably wouldn't have recognized her now.

His ear tips couldn't help but feel a slight burning sensation.

Gu Qingyue looked around the spacious mansion and couldn't help but gasp in amazement. As expected, they're rich!

The shop in front of Moji Pharmacy is a two-story building with nine doors, while the backyard should have three courtyards. Although the decoration is not luxurious, it can still be described as understated, elegant and tasteful!

Gu Qingyue expressed a little envy.

Her path to making money still seems long and arduous.

Of course she knew that Mo Shaoshang was still observing her without making a sound, but Gu Qingyue didn't care. This was the first time the two of them had met in a real sense, so it was normal for him to be curious.

"Please sit down," Mo Shaoshang suddenly realized that he had been a bit impolite.

Since the other party appeared dressed as a man, he naturally wouldn't expose her. He was secretly glad that this woman had saved his life, so... could they meet more often in the future?

Gu Qingyue nodded slightly and sat down at the stone table under the tree without ceremony. The southwest in August was already a bit chilly. Soft cushions were carefully laid on the stone bench, making it warm and comfortable. Gu Qingyue couldn't help but sigh again, "The rich really know how to enjoy life."

Mo Shaoshang sat down opposite her naturally, picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and placed it in front of Gu Qingyue.

Seeing Gu Qingyue pick up her teacup, he spoke softly, "I never expected to see my benefactor in person today. I had sent a letter to the Gu residence before, but I never had the chance to meet her."

Gu Qingyue knew that this was probably the first time she came to buy medicinal herbs, and that Manager Liu of the pharmacy had sent someone to deliver the herbs to the Gu residence, so he knew the address. She just didn't expect that Mo Shaoshang had actually sent a letter there.

"I really apologize. I've been practicing medicine for the past six months and haven't spent much time at the Gu residence. I'm sorry to have troubled you, Young Master Mo," Gu Qingyue said, picking up the white porcelain teacup with lily of the valley in the wind. She squinted slightly and smelled the rich and enticing aroma of the tea.

A fleeting look of amazement flashed in Gu Qingyue's eyes, but it vanished in an instant. After taking a sip and putting down the teacup, her expression returned to calm.

But this subtle change did not escape the eyes of the man opposite him.

He lowered his eyes slightly.

"I wonder if Young Master Gu is free tonight? I would like to invite you to dinner to express my gratitude for saving my life," Mo Shaoshang said, staring intently at Gu Qingyue's eyes with a serious and sincere expression.

Gu Qingyue thought for a moment and didn't speak. Actually, she was very busy. She had just returned from the military camp and had many plans.

However, this was also a rare opportunity to get close to Mo Shaoshang. On the one hand, building a good relationship with Mo's Herbal Medicine Shop would be beneficial for future cooperation, but most importantly, she really wanted to find out his true identity.

His public identity is that of the young master of the Mo family, a renowned family of medicinal herbs in Nanzhao. This information had already been discovered by Liu Feng and Yue Bu. As for his true identity, or rather, his hidden identity, it has not yet been found out.

A woman's intuition tells her that this person must have an extraordinary background.

"Great, I'm free tonight."

"That—Wenxiang Tower, at three-quarters past the hour of You (5:45 PM)."

After speaking, Mo Shaoshang gave a gentle and light smile. His face, somewhere between a boy and a young man, showed a mature certainty amidst his youthful innocence.

Gu Qingyue's heart stirred slightly. Was this person trying to seduce her?

Don't talk about martial arts!

Then she thought again, thankfully she was dressed as a man, and she felt relieved.

Liu Yan stared blankly at the sudden smile that bloomed on the young master's face.

He hadn't seen his master smile so genuinely for many years. Ever since... he had never truly been happy.

I couldn't help but feel a genuine, heartfelt gratitude for the boy in front of me.

Mo Shaoshang, who had just invited Gu Qingyue, looked at the girl's face, which contained a hint of doubt, a hint of inquiry, a hint of astonishment and confusion, and felt an overwhelming urge to find out more.

Almost an hour after Gu Qingyue left, Mo Shaoshang was still sitting at the stone table, staring blankly at the cup with the lily of the valley she had used, without moving.

"Master, it's time to get ready, Lu Xu is back," Liu Yan reminded.

Mo Shaoshang snapped out of his daze, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes, and stood up.

"Let him go to the study."

Gu Qingyue, who came from Mo Ji Pharmacy, also had a tough time.

Because she encountered trouble again.

"Hero, please accept my bow. Thank you for saving me, sir."

A very round and fair-skinned girl stared at Gu Qingyue with bright, sparkling eyes, not wanting to miss a single moment.

"A debt of gratitude for saving you?" Gu Qingyue looked at the round body in front of her with a puzzled expression. It was a truly round body. She was completely bewildered.

If she remembered correctly, she was the one who beat up that fat guy today, and she had never dealt with this chubby girl before.

“That’s right, young master, you are beautiful inside and out. Today you taught my brother and me a lesson on the street. I know you did it to teach us to be good. Isn’t that a saving grace? Young master, you really are a good person!”

The plump woman exaggeratedly cupped her hands around her heart, looking as if she was about to cry from emotion.

Gu Qingyue: Is this even possible? This is such a far-fetched argument! She didn't intend to teach them to be good; she just had an itch to beat someone up.