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Chapter 163: Exposition of Five Thousand Years of History
Chapter 163: Exposition of Five Thousand Years of History
Chapter 163
"Yes, it's the one from Uncle Lu's family, and he's also your sister's friend."
"I'm in desperate need of help! Quick! Come up and teach me history."
After Lu Mufei came up, he was immediately dragged to the room by Gu Qing for tutoring.
The Lu family and the Gu family had business dealings, so the two families were considered acquainted.
Especially after the incident of Gu Sang being kidnapped, Gu Qing and Lu Mufei had become much closer, and the two families grew even closer.
"Aren't you the one who hates history the most? The sun didn't rise from the west today, did it?" Lu Mufei jokingly looked out at the sun and teased.
"Cut the chatter and start teaching me history already."
Gu Qing's face was full of impatience.
No one was going to stop her from spending time with Gu Sang!
Lu Mufei shook his head with a smile: "History isn't my strong suit. If you want to learn history, you should go to your sister. She's the academic genius."
"Then what are you doing here today? Ever since my sister stopped living at home, you've hardly ever come over." Gu Qing glanced at Lu Mufei.
Her eyes seemed to say, "I know exactly what you're thinking."
Lu Mufei suddenly felt a bit awkward. He took a deep breath, and his expression suddenly became extremely serious, with a hint of nervousness.
"Qing, I want to ask you for a favor."
"Could you help me arrange to meet your sister tomorrow?"
"I... I've liked her for a long time. I want to confess my feelings to her."
After saying this, he looked at Gu Qing anxiously.
Gu Qing: "!!!"
Damn!
That's a lot of information to process.
She took a moment to...
No, wait, hadn't she already noticed this guy had feelings for Gu Sang? Why was she even surprised?
Never mind.
She'd play it cool for now.
Gu Qing's face slowly took on a solemn expression as she looked down at him appraisingly: "You? My sister? You like her?"
The Lu family and the Gu family were of similar social status. If the two were to marry, they wouldn't suffer, nor would there be any issues of marrying into a single-child household. It could be considered a match of equal standing.
Moreover, Lu Mufei didn't have any bad habits, he treated Gu Sang well, and the two of them got along well in conversation.
Gu Sang probably didn't dislike Lu Mufei, right?
After all, she had seen Gu Sang and Lu Mufei having meals together several times.
Lu Mufei asked hopefully: "Qing, is it okay?"
"When did you start liking my sister? And what do you like about her?"
"How many girlfriends have you had before?"
"Let me tell you, nowadays boys need to keep themselves pure. A man's best dowry is his chastity. You haven't had any one-night stands in the past, have you? And things like illegitimate children, those are absolutely unacceptable."
Of course, Gu Qing couldn't agree immediately. She had to first make sure that Lu Mufei truly liked Gu Sang, and wasn't just interested in her as a suitable marriage partner.
Also, he needed to be loyal and devoted!
Lu Mufei replied with a serious expression: "No, I was busy with my startup throughout college. I did try dating once back in school, but we only held hands before breaking up."
"The first time I saw your sister, she was quietly reading in the garden. The sunlight fell on her, making her so radiant that I couldn't take my eyes off her. It was love at first sight."
"I love Sang's resilience, her calmness, and her determined spirit..."
What's wrong with this guy?
Why is he getting more and more mushy?
And also!
She had just managed to arrange to meet Gu Sang, and now this guy comes to steal her time?
He really has no sense of timing! Well, at least he has good taste.
"Alright, alright, you talk too much!" As Gu Qing thought about it, her gaze towards Lu Mufei carried a hint of irritation, oh, and a little bit of hostility.
She thought he was coming to help, but instead he's here to compete for her sister?
Was it too late to tell him to get lost?
"So, does that mean you agree?"
Gu Qing chuckled: "Don't even..."
"Actually, I know you've never been very close with Sang, and you're worried about bothering her. You had some conflicts when she was living with the Gu family for so long."
"But in reality, Sang still likes you very much, and don't worry, if you help me, I'll definitely help you too. Sang has told me before that she doesn't have any resentment or dissatisfaction towards your family. She just wants to live a good life now and also wants to improve her relationship with you."
"You were worried before that because she had been away for so long, after coming back to the Gu family, she would hate you for stealing her family affection, hate you for occupying your parents' love for so many years, and would resent you. But that's not the case at all. She never even took it to heart back then..."
Gu Qing's mind was filled with thoughts like, "Actually, Sang still likes you very much."
"If you help me, I'll definitely help you too."
"That's not the case at all."
"You can have a better relationship with her then."
Gu Qing put on a straight face and raised her hand, grasping Lu Mufei's hand and shaking it vigorously twice with emotion: "You're right, brother. From now on, you're my brother."
"I'll make the noble sacrifice and help you arrange the meeting tomorrow."
Gu Qing decided to put aside her hostility and welcome the future friendlily. She told Lu Mufei about her plans to take Gu Sang to the history museum tomorrow.
They added each other on WeChat so they could keep in touch.
Gu Sang was unaware of all of this.
The next day.
Gu Qing, who usually slept until noon, rushed out of the house. At eight o'clock, she arrived at the foot of Gu Sang's building. After having breakfast together outside, they headed to the history museum.
On the way, Gu Sang opened the ancient live broadcast.
The citizens of the plague-stricken city had been waiting early under the live broadcast screen. Seeing Gu Sang's relaxed face, seemingly in a better mood than usual, they all asked: "Goddess, where are you going?"
"We heard from the Elder Princess yesterday that you were going to an important place today, and she told those of us who are free to come and watch."
"Yes, yes, what important place?"
Gu Sang faced the camera.
Facing the citizens of more than a dozen cities.
She spoke a sentence filled with natural pride: "A museum about historical figures!"
"Our China has five thousand years of history. In the wheel of history, we are but a drop in the ocean."
"But among them are politicians who left their names in the annals of history, poets of dazzling brilliance, generals of unwavering loyalty, empresses who dared to act for the world, and prodigies who amazed an entire era..."
After Gu Sang announced that today she would be taking everyone to learn about history.
Whether it was the court officials, the street vendors, or passersby, they all stopped in their tracks and looked up at the screen.
They were all eager to explore the future.
What would the future be like?
A hundred years from now, would this country undergo a dynastic change...
How did those awe-inspiring technologies and lifestyles of future generations come to be?
"Stop!"
The car halted in the parking lot in front of the History Museum.
After getting out, Gu Sang first aimed the screen at the colossal structure behind her.
As the camera gradually pulled back and rose, the first thing to catch the ancient people's eyes was a building that seemed to shimmer with the luster of obsidian—imposing yet refined.
Upon hearing that it was about history, Pei Changying also allowed the ministers in the great hall to watch the live broadcast together, hoping they might glean some benefits from it.