Take a Sigh

Cao Wanqing came suddenly, and she didn't have any intention of entering the door, she just wanted Shen Zhuo to go out and meet her.

Shen Zhuo couldn't guess the purpose of her coming, and since Crazy Cao wasn't here, no matter whether the girl came for Cao's family or Crazy Cao, Shen Zhuo had no reason to refuse to see her.

"Cao Wanqing?" Ling Shuangxue was thoughtful. He had a little impression of the name, but it wasn't a good one.

In Jiang Ling's original destiny trajectory, this girl used Jiang Ling's hand to avenge Crazy Cao and seize the power of the family. No matter how you look at it, she is an inspirational and positive figure, but if Crazy Cao's death had a direct relationship with her from the beginning What about association?

She is not outstanding in Jiang Ling's harem, but she can maintain a good social relationship with everyone. No matter who mentions her, she will not feel jealous.

Under the seemingly mediocre appearance, everyone let down their guard against her.

"Be careful yourself." Ling Shuangxue reminded aloud, he felt that things were not that simple.

Shen Zhuo wiped off the moisture on the surface of Jiaojiao's fur, patted its back and pushed it towards Ling Shuangxue, stood up and wiped off the water droplets on his hands.He looked calm, changed the clothes that Jiaojiao had thrown all over his body, and then went out to see Cao Wanqing.

On the long street, the girl was neatly dressed in black.She is somewhat similar to Crazy Cao, with heroic features and a determined expression, with a machete hanging from her waist.Just looking at her appearance, it has nothing to do with Jiaorou, and there is a heroic arrogance all over her body.

Shen Zhuo and she didn't know each other, this was the first time they met.The eyes of the two collided in front of the door, and each had a first impression of the other in their hearts.

Shen Zhuoqi is imposing and imposing, with an extraordinary bearing.The clothes are well-tailored, the body is adorned with jade, and the long hair is tied into a crown.Standing on the corridor, you are personable, handsome and romantic.There was a consistent smile on his face, and he looked decent and polite, but he had no emotion.

"Miss Cao?" Shen Zhuo greeted first, raising his hands in a bow.

Cao Wanqing was unsmiling, with a slightly serious expression: "I thought Mr. Shen would not come out to see me."

"Miss Cao was joking, the visitor is a guest, why don't you go in and sit for a while?" Shen Zhuo turned sideways and made a gesture of invitation.

Cao Wanqing shook her head, raised her hand and said, "No need, I'm here today to ask Mr. Shen to go to the restaurant with me."

Shen Zhuo raised his eyebrows, looked at Cao Wanqing politely, and asked what was the meaning of this with his eyes?As strangers meeting for the first time, he and Cao Wanqing should not have this friendship yet.

Cao Wanqing didn't hold back, and cut straight to the point: "Actually, I'm not afraid of your jokes. I've wanted to invite you to this drink for a long time. But because of the special situation of the Shen family recently, my brother has been unwilling to be the sounding board in order to avoid suspicion. I No malice, I just want to thank you, thank you for saving my brother's life."

It's not a secret in the Zongmen that Crazy Cao's 'besotted madness' happened, and it's not surprising that Cao's family heard a little bit of it.Cao Wan's clean-up was sufficient and came with sincerity, no matter how you look at it, Shen Zhuo didn't have to refuse.

"Miss Cao, you don't have to be so polite. Senior brother Cao and I have achieved each other. I helped him, and he helped me." Shen Zhuo didn't agree, nor did he directly refuse, and his words were very tactful.

Cao Wanqing frowned, her serious expression deepened a bit, and she also took on a gloomy look: "For Mr. Shen, this may be just a trivial matter, but for me, if I am reborn, I will This brother, we depend on each other for life. If there is no him, I don't know what I should do."

Cao Wanqing lowered her eyes and said in a low voice: "Young Master Shen, you don't have to worry that this wine is a Hongmen banquet, because it's just us brothers and sisters and you. The Cao family will be returning after today, and I don't know when we will see each other next time."

"Cao's family is leaving?" Shen Zhuo thought of what Madman Cao said a few days ago that the matter would end soon, so that's what he meant.He refused to help, and it was not an option for the Cao family to drag on.

Cao Wanqing hummed lightly, hesitated a little, looked at Shen Zhuo hesitated for a while, and said after deliberation: "Actually, I also want to ask Mr. Shen for help. My brother has been away from home for many years, and the relationship with the family has not been good. But it is about to It's the anniversary of my parents' death, and it's fine for him to practice in the sect before, but this time it's a rare encounter, I want to take him back, but I can't persuade him."

Cao Wanqing's eloquence is precise, and she understands it with reason and moves her with emotion.It was the first time Xu came to ask for help, and after she said this, she seemed embarrassed, worried that Shen Zhuo would refuse.

Shen Zhuo was touched by the death day, the Cao family place, besides Cao Wanqing, is the mausoleum of his parents.After so many years of not going back, it is impossible for Crazy Cao to have no fluctuations in his heart.But he refused even this reason, what was he thinking?

Shen Zhuo couldn't guess correctly, pondered for a moment, and agreed to Cao Wanqing's invitation.It's useless for him to think about some things here, and he can only ask about them after seeing Crazy Cao.

Before leaving, Shen Zhuo whispered a few words to the disciple at the door, asking him to tell Ling Shuangxue so that Ling Shuangxue would not be in a hurry.

The restaurant Cao Wanqing chose to meet was at the intersection of the bustling intersection, directly opposite the inn under the Wen family's contract.This place is not far from Shen's house, in the center of the downtown area, with a wide view, and you can have a panoramic view even if there is any disturbance.

Shen Zhuo followed Cao Wanqing upstairs, where Crazy Cao had been waiting for a long time.He looked at Shen Zhuo feeling a little uncomfortable, scratched his head and said apologetically, "Junior Brother Shen, I have caused you trouble this time."

"What brother Cao said, you should have told me about this kind of thing earlier." Shen Zhuo didn't mind, he looked around and took a look at the elegant room in front of him.

The location of the restaurant itself is conspicuous, and the layout of this private room is equally impressive.It's just a little bit close to the corner, and the sight outside the window is blocked by a tall pagoda tree, the shade of the tree falls, and the sight line is not wide enough.

Shen Zhuo felt that the position of this tree was a bit strange, it was impartial, forming a diagonal with the private room he was in.

Did this tree originally exist in this inn?This strange idea popped up in Shen Zhuo's mind.

But before he could figure out why, taking advantage of Cao Wanqing's time to go out, Crazy Cao leaned over and said, "Junior Brother Shen, do me a favor and persuade Wanqing not to go back with the Cao family. As long as she is willing to stay Come down, I can take her back to the Huanyue Xianzong."

Crazy Cao looked distressed. It seemed that he was troubled by this matter these days.He originally thought that the Cao family would be the most troublesome to take Cao Wanqing away, but he didn't expect that in the end, it was Cao Wanqing who was unwilling to leave with him.

Shen Zhuo hesitated to speak, one of the two brothers and sisters wanted to persuade someone to go home, and the other wanted to persuade someone to leave home, and together they came to be a peacemaker.The two brothers and sisters are very firm in their thinking and attitudes, and no one is willing to listen to the other.

Shen Zhuo was also in trouble, and asked, "Why doesn't Ms. Cao refuse to go with you?"

Crazy Cao sighed, and said: "She said that she is used to the Cao family, and it is difficult to get rid of that shadow no matter where she goes. She did not live happily in the Cao family, but the past is like an invisible shackle, holding her I'm stuck in the same place. I only regret that I didn't have the ability to take her away before. Brother Shen, help me persuade me."

"I'm afraid it's a bit difficult for you." Shen Zhuo couldn't help frowning after listening to Crazy Cao's description. According to the news he knew, Cao Wanqing lost her parents, her brother was forced to leave home, and she was in a dependent situation since she was a child.

The Cao family hurt her a lot, but it was because of the Cao family that she survived.It's not that she doesn't want to leave at the moment, but that she has become dependent on the Cao family under this kind of domestication that is constantly given a stick and a candy, and she cannot escape.

From Shen Zhuo's point of view, the gentle means on the surface might not have much effect, so he suggested that Madman Cao grab it directly.First cut off the relationship between Cao Wanqing and the Cao family, and then slowly adjust her mentality.

Crazy Cao also planned this way at the beginning, but he was afraid that overly tough measures would hurt the relationship between siblings, so he wanted to see if Shen Zhuo could do anything about it.

Shen Zhuo's thoughts coincided with his, he said dully: "Sure enough, this is the only way to go."

"What are you guys talking about? Why is this the only way?" Cao Wanqing's voice came from one side, looking at the two suspiciously.

Shen Zhuo chuckled lightly, and answered quickly: "I'm not talking to your brother about going home? You should go back to worship on the anniversary of your parents' death. It's just a pity that the Shen family has a lot of things recently, so I can't accompany you Let’s go together, I’m a little sorry.”

Shen Zhuo's face was not flushed and his heart was not beating. He said it seriously, as if he had discussed it with Crazy Cao once and made a decision.

Cao Wanqing was very surprised, her serious expression turned into a smile, and she said happily, "Brother, are you really willing to go back?"

"..." Crazy Cao paused, thinking that this was Shen Zhuo's excuse, in order to stabilize Cao Wanqing and let her relax her vigilance, he continued, "Well, my parents know, and I don't want us brothers and sisters to be separated. .I will take good care of you in the future, and will not let others have the opportunity to bully you again."

Crazy Cao's words came from the bottom of his heart, and he spoke with sincerity.

Cao Wanqing was a little moved, with tears in her eyes, she was extremely happy.She took the jug and poured a glass of wine for Shen Zhuo, raised her glass and said, "Master Shen, thank you, I respect you for this glass."

Without waiting for Shen Zhuo to say more, she drank it all in one gulp.

With a smile on his face, Shen Zhuo drinks with her.It's just that as soon as the wine entered his throat, Hei Yan silently entered Shen Zhuo's body, evaporating all the alcohol.Then rolled up the imperceptible medicinal power and wrapped it into the stomach.

There is something wrong with the wine, and the person in front of him is not a fuel-efficient lamp.

Shen Zhuo remembered an unimportant matter, the Cao family was destroyed by Cao Wanqing in the end, she was vicious enough to the Cao family, and she didn't have the slightest nostalgia for it.In this way, Shen Zhuo's analysis of her was wrong, and based on this analysis, what she said to Crazy Cao was untenable.

Is it true that she can't leave Cao's house?

Shen Zhuo remained calm, watching Cao Wanqing weeping with joy indifferently, persuading him to drink one cup after another.Shen Zhuo didn't refuse, he got close to Crazy Cao, and when they clinked glasses and drank together, he handed him a pill from under the table.

The touch of the palm made Crazy Cao stunned, he looked at Shen Zhuo in puzzlement, and used the movement of drinking to hide the surprise and slight disappointment in his eyes.

He and Shen Zhuo have gone through life and death, and at this time, with one move and one look, they can understand many things.

What else could Shen Zhuo hand him the elixir at this time?He must have found something wrong with the wine and gave him the antidote pill just in case.

Crazy Cao felt a bitterness in his heart, and drank even more urgently.But Cao Wanqing's persuasion slowed down, and Shen Zhuo kept observing her expression, guessing that the medicine in the wine should have an effect.

He held up his wine glass and said he wanted to respect Crazy Cao, but he lost his glass and pointed at Crazy Cao, "Senior Brother Cao, why do you have two?"

Crazy Cao looked at him and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Shen, you have three."

Shen Zhuo waved his hands, muttering that it was impossible, but he threw his body straight at Crazy Cao, and the two of them fell to the ground together and passed out.

Cao Wanqing watched them fall indifferently, poured all the wine in the flagon into the soup, and said, "Come out, they have already poured it. I said that I can handle it by myself. If you insist on being so careful, it's okay." Big deal."

"Shen Zhuo is not as simple as you imagined, it's always right to be careful. I'm going to take his soul back now, and you can figure it out for the person next to you."

Shen Zhuo, who was down but not unconscious, stood next to Crazy Cao, and heard the conversation clearly.Crazy Cao clenched his hands into fists in distress. If Shen Zhuo hadn't pressed him down, he might not be able to hold it steady.

Cao Wanqing took a look at Crazy Cao, and said, "What does the person who should have died long ago have anything to do with me? Let's leave the whole body."