Chapter 23： bookstore

Chen Xing had a moment of hesitation on hearing Gu Lang's question. Although he was a little interested, he was still worried that he would not be able to stand seeing such a **** scene.

Just when Chen Xing was tangled, Gu Lang had already eaten the three bowls of cakes sent by Chen Xing, he looked at the empty plate with a slightly regretful expression, and then seemed to be unintentional "I'm going out tomorrow, I thought I could be with you."

Hearing Gu Lang say this, Chen Xing's attention was immediately attracted, looking at him and asking: "What are you doing out?" Inappropriate, after all, Gu Lang is free, and there is no need to report to himself when he goes there.

Gu Lang looked at the embarrassment on Chen Xing's face, but said warmly: "Of course, he gave the book to the shopkeeper of the bookstore, and then got the manuscript fee back from him."

Chen Xing's eyes widened slightly, and now he can't be ashamed. He used to wonder how Gu Lang and the others made a living, but now he seems to have the answer.

Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing's surprised look, and continued to add: "It's just that although I can make some money, my health is not good, so I can't write much every time. Money is also limited."

Chen Xing automatically understood Gu Lang's words as his sadness for his inability to make money, and immediately comforted: "You are also like this because of your poor health. There are bigger things to do. Now I have made money, and I will definitely make more after a while, and I will definitely return the money to you as soon as possible."

Gu Lang looked at the innocent expression on Chen Xing's face, his eyes darkened, and he smiled softly: "No hurry, the left and right expenses are enough, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Chen Xing looked at Gu Lang with a little more emotion, obviously Gu Lang and the others are so difficult, and they are always thinking of themselves, they are really good people!

Gu Lang was stared at by Chen Xing's gleaming eyes a little uncomfortable, averted his eyes a little, and changed the subject: "By the way, I just asked you something, what's your answer?"

Chen Xing had doubts on his face.

Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing, who obviously forgot what he had just asked, and there was a bit of doting in his eyes that he didn't even notice, and said softly, "You want to be with me tomorrow. Are you going out?"

Chen Xing listened to his low and hoarse voice, hesitated and nodded, he felt that if he was with Gu Lang, he might not be afraid.

Seeing Chen Xing agree, Gu Lang raised the corners of his lips slightly, and there was an indescribable look on his handsome face: "If that's the case, then we'll make an appointment."

Chen Xing felt that something was wrong with him, obviously Gu Lang just said a very ordinary thing, but in his ears, he gave birth to a feeling that the two of them were not going out to join in the fun, but The illusion of going on a date made him blushed, and he hurriedly found an excuse to leave the study.

Until Chen Xing's back disappeared, Gu Lang looked at the empty plate still on the table, raised his eyebrows, and chuckled: "It's really stupid."

Because they were going out, they finished breakfast early the next day. Chen Xing, who had nothing to pack, changed into a clean clothes and waited at the door to get his books.

Just as Chen Xing was squatting at the door, fiddling with the dog's tail grass growing by the door, he suddenly noticed that someone was walking towards him, he subconsciously raised his head, when he saw the person coming Stopped for a moment.

I saw Gu Lang, who usually dresses casually in Fuzhong, but now he was wearing a white long gown, and his smooth hair was neatly combed up, using a smooth wooden The hairpin was tied up, revealing a smooth forehead. Although there was still a trace of paleness on his face, the whole person looked like a handsome young man walking from an ancient painting.

Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing who was squatting on the ground staring at him, stretched out his hand to him, and said softly, "What are you doing here? Get up, it's time for us to go."

Chen Xing looked at the sharply articulated hand in front of him, and suddenly remembered his current image, his face turned red, and without asking Gu Lang to help, he immediately jumped up from the ground and looked at Gu Lang said embarrassedly: "I, I didn't do anything, let's go quickly." After speaking, he ran towards the outside.

Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing who was running away, regretfully withdrew the hand that had failed, followed behind him and stepped out of the gate of Gu Mansion.

It wasn't until he reached the main street that Chen Xing's agitated mood calmed down a little. Looking at Gu Lang who was following him unhurriedly, he suddenly remembered a very Embarrassing question, the steps stopped immediately.

Seeing Chen Xing stop, Gu Lang also stopped, looking at Chen Xing suspiciously, his eyes were full of doubts about why he didn't leave suddenly.

Received Gu Lang's doubtful eyes, Chen Xing looked at him with embarrassment, a little embarrassment on his face, and whispered: "I don't know where the bookstore you're going to is in. That."

Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing's blushing face because of embarrassment, restrained the urge to pinch, and smiled softly: "It's okay, the road you are taking is That's right. You see, that bookstore is not far away."

Chen Xing's tense body slowly relaxed under Gu Lang's soft comfort, and when he followed Gu Lang's direction, he saw that the store was really not far from them , the uneasy mood was completely relaxed.

Gu Lang looked at Chen Xing and said warmly, "Let's go, the shopkeeper should be waiting there."

Chen Xing nodded and followed Gu Lang towards that direction. When they got close, he realized that the bookstore was even more imposing than he thought.

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Chen Xing was a little surprised. He didn't expect bookstores in this era to be so lively. In his impression, it is not suitable for ancient students to study because the cost of reading is so great that ordinary people cannot afford it at all. Since not all people can afford it, naturally not so many people can come to buy it, but I don't know why there are so many people in this bookstore.

With such questions, Chen Xing stepped into the bookstore with Gu Lang.

As soon as Chen Xing and the others entered the door, Xiao Er, who was still introducing paper to the scholar, came over immediately when he saw them, and said attentively to Gu Lang, "Young Master Gu."

Gu Lang nodded as a response.

The little Er was going to say something. After seeing Chen Xing, who was looking around behind Gu Lang and seemed to be very interested in everything here, the little Er swallowed what he was about to say. , looked at them and continued: "The shopkeeper is waiting for the son on the second floor."

"Thank you." Gu Lang thanked Xiao Er and walked up with the curious Chen Xing.

The little Er looked at the back of the two walking away together and muttered, "This is the brother Xiao Jiu said?"

Chen Xing originally thought that the layout of the first floor was beyond his expectations, but who knew that going to the second floor would be even more eye-opening for him. Except for the shelves, the layout here is made of wood. , and almost as much as a modern bookstore.

At a glance, they saw the shopkeeper standing at the counter on the second floor. The shopkeeper was about forty years old and dressed as a scholar. After seeing Gu Lang, his face immediately showed a happy expression , and then when he saw Chen Xing following him, the smile on his face froze for a moment, but he quickly adjusted his state and looked at Gu Lang and asked politely, "Who is this?"

Gu Lang looked in the direction pointed by the shopkeeper, and when he saw Chen Xing who was a little uncomfortable, he curled his lips slightly, and said very naturally: "This is the husband I married. "

As soon as Gu Lang's words came out, the other two people present were stunned. Especially the shopkeeper, he didn't seem to have expected Gu Lang to answer like this. Looking at Gu Lang for a long time, he couldn't come back to his senses, staring at Chen Xing with a shock that could not be concealed.

Gu Lang looked at his uncontrollable shocked expression, handed over the box he had been carrying, and said solemnly, "This is the notebook I wrote these days."

Gu Lang's words suddenly reminded the shopkeeper, the shopkeeper raised his eyes and met Lang's cold eyes, he shivered, took the box quickly, and hurriedly said: "Wait for me. , I'll go get your reward."

Gu Lang smiled, and the aura around him became gentle again.

The shopkeeper was very fast, and after taking the box to the counter, he immediately took out a box of similar size from the counter and handed it to Gu Lang, "This is the manuscript fee, and paper you need."

"Thank you."

Seeing Gu Lang taking the box, the shopkeeper moved his lips when he looked at him, obviously wanting to ask something, but when he saw Gu Lang looking at Chen Xing's gentle eyes, he still didn't Say something.

When the two of them left the bookstore under the watchful eye of the shopkeeper, Chen Xing whispered to Gu Lang next to him: "I think the eyes of the shopkeeper and Xiao Er are a little strange, although there is no It's malicious, but it always makes me feel that something is not right, as if I'm looking at something very strange."

When Gu Lang heard Chen Xing say this, he smiled softly and reassured: "Maybe they are just curious about what my husband is like."

Chen Xing didn't expect Gu Lang to answer him like this, raised his head in astonishment, met Gu Lang's gentle eyes looking at him, and after a little stunned, he remembered that Gu Lang said in the store just now Then, he mumbled with some dissatisfaction: "How could you say that just now?"

Gu Lang looked at him softly, "It's just the truth."

Chen Xing's heart beat abruptly, and his heart beat faster involuntarily. He really wanted to directly ask Gu Lang if he had a deeper meaning in what he said, or if he thought too much. If Gu Lang was unconscious, then he still hoped that Gu Lang would not do this in the future.

Just before Chen Xing opened his mouth to ask, he heard a noise accompanied by various sounds, coming towards them from far and near.