Mu Lao also said, "Good things are hard to come by. There isn't much of this honey, so I feel a bit sorry to drink it."

Gu Qin smiled and said, "Grandpa Mu, tomorrow I'll get Qin Ge to send some more over."

Mu Lao smiled and said, "Then I won't be polite."

"Haha..." Kong Xiaoyue seemed to sneer coldly. "Honey is nothing special. Grandpa, if you really like it, I have a friend whose relative raises bees in the mountains. I'll ask my friend to bring you more."

Xu Lian smiled and said, "Xiaoyue this child is indeed... But come to think of it, this honey seems different from those raised by mountain beekeepers. It tastes even better. Qin Qin, where did you get this?"

"Auntie, these are wild honeys from the mountains. Since there's not much left, I thought I'd bring some to Grandpa Mu to try."

"Ah, from the mountains, no wonder it tastes so good." Hearing how rare it was, Xu Lian didn't dare ask for any. People like her had tasted all sorts of good things; truly good things could be identified at first taste. She realized that the honey was a rare delicacy and that there wasn't much left, making it awkward to ask.

Gu Qin smiled and said, "Since there's not much left, if I run into more, I'll bring some for Auntie and everyone else too."

"That, thank you in advance." This drink made her feel refreshed and energized.

Soon, it was time for dinner. Everyone sat around the table, and the dishes were plentiful enough for everyone. After tasting the food, Gu Qin knew Mu Lao wasn't wrong; Chef Chen was truly skilled. Her cooking was better than any restaurant's.

Seeing Gu Qin's eyes light up, Xu Lian smiled and said, "Chef Chen's ancestors were imperial chefs in the palace, so she has excellent cooking skills. In Beijing, few can match her, and even fewer can taste her food."

Gu Qin sighed and said, "After eating Chef Chen's food, how can one eat outside meals?"

Chef Chen was also at the table. "If you like, you can come every day, and I'll cook for you."

Chef Chen was quite old, looking about sixty or seventy. Despite her age, she had an air of dignity, with her white hair neatly combed.

Mu Lao's wife passed away over twenty years ago. He hadn't remarried until recently when his health declined. A friend recommended Chef Chen to help with the cooking. Chef Chen lost her husband when she was young and never remarried.

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After dinner, Gu Qin stayed to chat with Mu Lao, while his children and grandchildren had other things to attend to and left first.

Those who stayed included Xu Lian and her daughter, as well as Kong Xiaoyue and her parents.

Among Mu Lao's grandchildren, the oldest was Xu Lian's son, Mu Rong, who was thirty-three and unmarried. Even his daughter, Mu Chan, was thirty-one. Kong Xiaoyue was the youngest and still in college.

Xu Lian stayed because Gu Qin was a guest and her husband had left. As for Kong Xiaoyue's family, their reasons were unclear.

Around ten o'clock at night, Mu Lao was about to rest, and Gu Qin and Qin Xiansheng planned to leave.

Xu Lian and her children, along with the Kong family, also said their goodbyes and left together.

On the way out, Xu Lian gave Gu Qin her contact information, saying they should stay in touch. Outside the gate, Kong Xiaoyue tried to approach Gu Qin, but her parents stopped her. Eventually, she came over and stood in front of Gu Qin, saying, "Don't get cocky. Qin Ge will definitely be mine."

Qin Xiansheng frowned and said, "Kong Xiaoyue, I remember clearly that I rejected you. I thought you understood. Now it seems I don’t understand anything. Since rejecting you, you haven't bothered me much. Occasionally, you send ordinary greetings, which I don't reply to. To me, you're just a stranger."

Looking at him, Gu Qin burst out laughing. She held Qin Xiansheng's arm and looked up slightly. "Miss Kong, earlier I didn't say much out of respect for Grandpa Mu. Your constant harassment doesn't make you look good. Besides, you don't seem to love Qin Ge as much as you claim, otherwise, why would you be dating two guys at once? By the way, be careful. Your romantic luck might turn into bad luck."

The Mu family had high status, and their granddaughters could be quite domineering. At least Mu Lao's other grandchildren were polite.

Kong Xiaoyue's face changed. "What nonsense are you talking!"

Gu Qin chuckled again. "You're quite naive. Have you forgotten who Qin Ge is? I can see everything about you just by looking at your face. You're practically transparent to him. Do you still want to keep harassing him?"

Kong Xiaoyue's face turned red, then white, then green. "Yes, he told you?"

Gu Qin smiled brilliantly. "Forgot to tell you, I'm also a Feng Shui master."

Kong Xiaoyue's face became genuinely embarrassed. She never expected a Feng Shui master to be able to see through someone just by looking at them. Although she knew Qin Xiansheng was a Feng Shui master, she thought he was just like TV characters who did house Feng Shui. She believed these masters needed birth dates, palm readings, and charts to predict things.

Kong Xiaoyue left in a huff, followed by her stunned parents.

Xu Lian and Mu Rong, Mu Chan, also witnessed the scene. Seeing Kong Xiaoyue leave in a huff, they couldn't help but laugh.

Xu Lian was surprised. "Qin Qin, you're also a Feng Shui master? Be careful, Xiaoyue is a bit domineering and might cause trouble. If she does, let me know, and I'll support you."

Gu Qin smiled with her eyes curved. "Thank you, Auntie. I appreciate it."

On the way back, Gu Qin said with a smile, "Xian Sheng, don't you see Kong Xiaoyue's impending romantic disaster?"

"I do," Qin Xiansheng said with a sigh. "But I thought it had nothing to do with me, so I didn't say anything. Back then, Mu family elders only asked me to take care of Mu Lao. I've never meddled in their affairs, especially in such messy situations."

Qin Xiansheng explained to Gu Qin about the Mu family elders' help, how they saved him, and how they helped Mu Guodou become powerful. He mentioned his role in helping Mu Guodou build an army and lead the country.

Qin Xiansheng concluded, "These years, although I've helped him a lot, he's mostly relied on himself. His leadership, intelligence, and resilience are remarkable. Without him, our country wouldn't have so many people living in peace. Therefore, I admire him."

Gu Qin understood why Qin Xiansheng risked his life several times to save Mu Guodou. She knew he respected Mu Guodou deeply.

"Therefore, for some of the Mu family's younger generation's actions, I refuse to intervene directly, though I won't allow anything too harsh," Qin Xiansheng said. "But today, I realize that my refusal isn't enough. Qin Qin, I'm sorry. I didn't expect her to trouble you. Don't worry, it won't happen again."

Gu Qin replied, "Xian Sheng, I understand. Do you think I would be taken advantage of?"

Gu Qin wouldn't bully the weak, but she wouldn't let others bully her either.

"Qin Qin, it won't happen again. For those who shouldn't stay or for those I shouldn't show mercy to, I'll deal with them decisively."