Gu'er and the others took Lin Shan to where he was leaving from. The path was in much better shape than the last time they'd come, likely because so many people had been traveling recently.
"I'll come back for your wedding with Jia Ming, Gu'er. Take good care of yourself, and don't work too hard."
Lin Shan whispered to Gu'er as they were about to part.
"Okay."
Gu'er nodded, her cheeks flushing. Hearing her father say that made her truly realize she was getting married this year. In just four more months, she wouldn't be on her own anymore.
On the way back, Li Zhi asked Gu'er, "So what did Uncle Lin say to you? Whispering behind our backs so we couldn't hear."
"I-It was nothing."
'How could she possibly tell them that?'
"You're lying. He definitely said something."
But Li Zhi didn't believe her.
"My dad told you guys not to bully me, or he'll sort you out next time he sees you."
Gu'er suddenly found her confidence and said loudly.
