Rebirth of an Idle Noblewoman (1-200)

Chapter 102: Reason

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The reason Su Wen had come here together with a bunch of classmates was to experience the 'rural' lifestyle, and although the experience he went through yesterday night was anything but pleasant, it was still a sort of novelty experience in his opinion. Not to mention, Gu Xiqiao and Tang Qinghong were present, so he was not worried in the least.

Baixing Village was surrounded by mountains and rivers, there was a mountain to the north and a man-made pool underneath the mountain, the stream flowing down from the top of the mountain would flow into this pool. Every summer, the villagers would gather together and fish at the pond. During this time, the water in the pond would be drained slightly, leaving it with a shallow enough height so that everyone could go down into the waters.

Gu Xiqiao was not attracted to these sort of activities, even back when Yu Man was around, and they had never gone down to fish at the pond either. However, the villagers would always leave a few fatter fishes for them.

On the other hand, Shi Tou was extremely excited about it. This child seemed to be filled with endless energy, whenever he heard of something interesting he would sprint over, and before he reached there would already be shouts in the air. Since this year there were additional people including Su Wen, it was a more lively scene than usual, as the young boys and girls of the village were struggling to show off their skills.

There were also a bunch of girls that were as pretty as flowers standing on the bank, which were Su Wen's classmates. They were standing with umbrellas in their hands, clearly disliking the idea of the mud and pond below, but that itself was not enough to curb their interest of the happenings in it. Whereas Su Wen and the other guys were not so particular about it as they all took off their shoes, rolled up their trousers and went down into the pond.

Bao Xinyi was among the other girls that were on dry land, and seeing Gu Xiqiao slowly approaching the area, the group of girls began whispering to each in low voices while staring at her. Their gazes were all on Gu Xiqiao, to the point that she wondered if there was something stuck in her teeth for them to stare at her so hard.

In the end, Gu Xiqiao chose to turn a blind eye to them. She stood calmly under the tree, looking to be at peace with the world at large.

It was better to be alone than with that large group.

"You're not going down? Weren't you the one making a fuss about coming here?" Gu Xiqiao said, glancing down at Shi Tou. The younger was staring at the pond with bright eyes, clearly filled with eagerness to try whatever he could.

Hearing Gu Xiqiao's words, Shi Tou's eyes lit up, but then he seemed to think of something, and then lowered his gaze. "Forget it, it's better not to go down. Someone from the neighboring village almost drowned while taking a bath last month, so my mom won't let me go."

Rubbing her fingers together, Gu Xiqiao glanced at the people in the pond. A flash went through her eyes, but it was fleeting, before she said, "Then it's best to be obedient."

Li Yanmei had also gone down to the pond, but she hadn't been in it for long before her father came after her to chase her out of it. She glanced around, and found Gu Xiqiao standing on the bank, and turned to head towards her.

"You weren't here just now," Li Yanmei said, wiping her hands. She smiled at Shi Tou, before stepping closer to Gu Xiqiao. "Jia Wei had a lot to say about you."

"What did she say?" Gu Xiqiao asked, pulling out a piece of paper and handing it to her.

Li Yanmei accepted it before continuing, "She said..." She seemed to struggle to continue, instead staring at Gu Xiqiao closely, her bright black eyes holding a serious glint. "Do you have a car, the kind that is very expensive?"