Chapter 276: Chapter 276: The Same Melody
It was true that Xiao Lv liked Wen Qing and wanted to pursue her. However, he wasn’t a man completely devoid of accountability.
Though he had no idea why he’d suddenly come down with this "mad dog disease," he was certain he’d never been bitten by a dog in his life.
’But I can’t deny that everyone got dragged into this because of me,’ he thought, ’and I don’t want to die, either.’
So he knelt before Gu Jiaojiao to repent. "Gu Jiaojiao, WOOF WOOF~ We must have been out of our minds... WOOF... We shouldn’t have come looking for trouble. If you take us to the hospital, we’ll be forever grate— WOOF WOOF..."
"Since you’re on your knees begging, I’ll graciously take you to the hospital. It’s no big deal, really. Just be direct when you admit you’re wrong. You’re more twisted up than a pretzel."
Gu Jiaojiao said with a grin. She skillfully opened the door of a car and gestured for Xiao Lv and the others to get in.
The playboys, who barked every time they tried to speak, scrambled into the car and took their seats, terrified of being left behind.
However, Gu Jiaojiao then went to open the door of another car. This time, no one got in immediately.
They all stared anxiously at Gu Jiaojiao, afraid she might open the door to a third car.
"Hurry up and get in this one. Xiao Lizi, you go drive that car." Gu Jiaojiao grew impatient when no one moved.
Xiao Lizi was one of Gao Xiangming’s guys, and he knew how to drive. Actually, all of Gao Xiangming’s guys knew how to drive.
This was because Gao Xiangming was very generous with his underlings. After he returned to the village, he let them use his car, so everyone was eager to learn.
In this era, being a driver was a sought-after job. The hooligans hoped that one day, if they stopped following their boss, they’d still have a marketable skill.
In reality, the hooligans had dabbled in all sorts of skills, but a jack of all trades is master of none.
"Yes, Great Auntie! I’m on it!" Xiao Lizi eagerly scurried into the driver’s seat of the first car.
"Great Auntie, I can drive too! Let me drive this one for you," another one of the guys said, running up to Gu Jiaojiao like an eager puppy.
"Jiaojiao, let me drive this car. I’ve already learned how," Sheng Shiwu said, also walking up to Gu Jiaojiao.
They weren’t the least bit afraid of the "mad dog disease." Since their Great Auntie (or in Sheng Shiwu’s case, his sister) wasn’t scared, why should they be?
Of course, the underlings didn’t know their Great Auntie was the one who had pulled the strings, and neither did Sheng Shiwu.
But their Great Auntie (sister) was standing right next to the people with the "mad dog disease," so what was there to be afraid of?
You had to admit, Gao Xiangming’s men were hooligans with brains and guts.
Xiao Lv: ...
He was stunned by Gu Jiaojiao’s sheer presence. Those hooligans weren’t poorly dressed or bad-looking, yet they treated her with such deference.
Meanwhile, his own driver and underlings had distanced themselves the moment they saw he had the "mad dog disease"!
This woman, Gu Jiaojiao, was no simple character. She could chat and laugh with you one moment, and the next, she’d be twisting a sharp knife in your heart.
’And they’re even grateful for it! I’ve decided I don’t like Wen Qing anymore. I’m going to worship Gu Jiaojiao.’
’Gu Jiaojiao’s man must be even more incredible. A man that Wen Qing would go to such great lengths to steal has to be outstanding.’
"Third Brother, you can go back to work. And by the way, tell Su Shuochi that I’m taking the ’mad dog’ patients to the hospital for a shot."
’I’m not going to release their pressure points,’ Gu Jiaojiao thought. ’Wouldn’t that be a dead giveaway that I did this?!’
"As long as you don’t talk, you won’t make any barking sounds. There are no other symptoms. Maybe a shot at the hospital will fix it."
’A few shots won’t hurt them. I’ll just consider this a good way to scare them straight.’
"Thank you... WOOF~ WOOF~"
"Thank you... WOOF~ WOOF~"
"Thank you... WOOF~ WOOF~"
It was the same rhythm every time. Xiao Lv wanted to laugh when he heard it, so he kept his mouth shut.
In reality, besides barking whenever they opened their mouths, they also felt intensely cold, as if they were shivering with a fever in the middle of summer.
This was what truly terrified them. If it were just the barking, they wouldn’t be this scared.
The dozen or so people split into three cars. Gu Jiaojiao drove one herself, and Xiao Lv ended up in her car.
There weren’t many female drivers in those days, so the playboys’ admiration for Gu Jiaojiao rose another level.
Wen Qing sat in her car, watching helplessly as Gu Jiaojiao sped away, leaving her in a cloud of exhaust.
She was both jealous and resentful. She wanted to open the car door and get out, but she was afraid of the "mad dog virus" in the air. "Let’s go. We’re going home too."
She certainly didn’t dare visit her followers in the hospital. Wen Qing was about to lose some fans this time, though she didn’t yet know the word "fan."
"Gu Jiaojiao... WOOF... WOOF... you’re so amazing... WOOF WOOF..." one of the playboys in the car praised her.
"Don’t. You guys should just stop talking. Listening to you makes me very... concerned." ’Disgusted,’ Gu Jiaojiao thought, but she swapped the word at the last second.
"Sigh! Don’t you worry. How about I say something to lessen your fear?
"There’s nothing wrong with liking someone. It’s a mistake every boy and girl makes.
"But you have to learn to control your emotions and not pursue someone blindly.
"You’re men. Besides chasing pretty girls, there are many more meaningful things waiting for you to do.
"Whether you’re a man or a woman, you need to have your own goals to strive for. Unfortunately, that’s not always easy.
"You all seem quite outstanding on the surface. You come from good families, born with silver spoons in your mouths.
"But aside from your family backgrounds, what else is there to praise about you?
"Your parents have high hopes for you. You have good genes and a strong capacity for learning, yet you refuse to learn!
"You spend all day chasing after Wen Qing, and you think that makes you cool? That it makes you unique?
"But Wen Qing doesn’t even give you the time of day. Do you know why?"
"Why... WOOF... WOOF..." one of the playboys blurted out, proving he was listening intently.
He was from the Wen family, Wen Qing’s younger male cousin, and also one of her followers. Naturally, he wasn’t pursuing her for love, but for a sense of family connection.
Gu Jiaojiao glanced back at the people in the back seat. "It’s not that you aren’t outstanding, but that you all have the same personality.
"Wen Qing has seen it all before, so she’s tired of it. She likes my husband because he’s not talkative, he’s not good with words, and he doesn’t like to interact with people.
"He’s very introverted, even unwilling to make friends with others. He’s always quiet and unassuming, like a piece of unpolished jade..."
Xiao Lv was speechless. ’Those are clearly flaws, okay?! But she’s turned them into virtues?’
’It’s not just Wen Qing who likes that type; she obviously likes him a lot too!’
"You really like... WOOF WOOF..."
Gu Jiaojiao immediately cut Xiao Lv off. "Hold it. I don’t like dogs. I *do* very much like my husband, Su Shuochi~"
Xiao Lv: ... ’I don’t want to talk anymore!’
"Gu Jiaojiao, you need to be careful of Wen Qing... WOOF... Her father is a high-ranking official... WOOF..."
"I’m not afraid of her. Do you know Xiao Yue from the Imperial City? He’s my grand-nephew."
Gu Jiaojiao deliberately reminded Xiao Lv that he was the first one to rush out and try to hit her today.
’Hopefully, he’ll stop throwing his weight around and embarrassing my grand-nephew, Xiao Yue.’
"WOOF... Xiao Yue is my sixth uncle... WOOF..."
