strictlysupreme Chapter 199 Shen Jiacheng
Chapter 199 Shen Jiacheng
Shen Li and his group of four rode non-stop all the way and finally returned home safely.
At this moment, Shen Li looked at the completed Shen family courtyard, her eyes instantly lit up, and her eyes were full of joy and amazement.
After wandering outside for many days, my longing for home has been growing day by day. Now when I see this brand new courtyard standing before my eyes, it seems as if all my fatigue and anxiety have disappeared at this moment. The corners of my mouth unconsciously rise, revealing a bright smile.
I never thought that just after traveling, these houses would spring up like bamboo shoots after the rain. It is really gratifying.
She was filled with joy and rushed into the yard in a hurry. She looked around and carefully examined everything around her. Her face was filled with irrepressible satisfaction and her eyes were shining with excitement. She nodded slightly from time to time, and she was quite impressed by the completeness of the layout and construction of the yard compared with the drawings.
At this moment, she was thinking that the style of this courtyard seemed to incorporate some new elements, and her parents must have put a lot of thought into its construction. In the future, she must spend more time with her family and cherish this hard-earned warmth.
At this moment, Zhang happened to walk out of the house. When she saw Shen Li, her eyes widened at first, a mixture of surprise and excitement at seeing each other again after a long separation. Then her face was filled with smiles. She quickly quickened her pace and took a few steps forward. With a hint of anxiety and concern on her face, she said, "Oh, Li'er, you're finally back! Did you encounter any danger along the way?"
She had never felt at ease since the day her daughter left home. She was worried every day, fearing that something might have happened. Now that she saw her daughter return safely, her heart was finally at ease, but she still couldn't help but confirm it in person before she could feel at ease.
Shen Li responded obediently, her eyes slightly curved into crescent shapes, with a sweet smile on her face: "Mom, don't worry, we really just went out to see the excitement.
Besides, Shen Qi and Shen Yu are accompanying me all the way, so how could I be in any danger? "In fact, she knew in her heart that she had experienced many thrilling moments during this trip, but she didn't want to make her mother worry, so she could only pretend to be relaxed.
Zhang was still a little worried, her brows slightly furrowed, a hint of uneasiness in her eyes. She then asked, "That pavilion you mentioned earlier, did you encounter any danger there?"
She knew very well that the world was dangerous and that one could end up in an irretrievable situation if not careful. The thought of her daughter being in danger made her feel terrified.
Nangong Qi stepped forward, clasped his hands together, bowed respectfully, lowered his head slightly, and said with a hint of guilt on his face: "Aunt Shen, this is all my fault for being willful at the moment..."
He was filled with regret. He had thought that taking Shen Li out would allow her to see a wider world, but he had not expected to encounter so many twists and turns along the way, and he almost harmed her.
He secretly decided that he would be more cautious in the future, not be so reckless and impulsive again, and make up for his mistake this time.
Fearing that he would reveal the truth, Shen Li quickly interrupted him and pretended to be angry. Her eyes widened, and her mouth pouted slightly as she said, "Then it's all your fault! You insisted on going out to explore the world, and you've really messed us up!"
In her heart, she didn't actually blame Nangong Qi, she just didn't want her mother to know those dangerous details, for fear that her mother would worry too much. At the same time, she also wanted to maintain Nangong Qi's image in her mother's heart. After all, he also had good intentions.
Su Ran also stepped forward at this time, clasped his fists and saluted, his expression solemn yet respectful as he said, "Madam, I met them on the way and we returned together. They didn't encounter any danger along the way."
He seemed calm, but in fact, his mind was full of thoughts. He thought, fortunately, he had spread the news in time to bring a few people back, otherwise who knows what would have happened.
This experience also made him realize that what he did was a little lacking, and he must be more careful when handling things in the future and not make any more omissions.
Nangong Qi glanced at Su Ran subtly, with an indescribable emotion in his eyes. He just felt that this person was inexplicably displeased.
He thought to himself: You are the only one who can be a good person and please A'li.
In his opinion, Su Ran always looked mysterious and his behavior was unpredictable. He also felt that Su Ran acted too deliberately in front of Shen Li, as if he was deliberately competing with him for something.
He snorted softly. Although the sound was very light, if someone paid close attention, they would be able to detect the unusualness in it.
Su Ran seemed unaware of anything, still standing there with his posture upright and a calm expression, only slightly lowering his head to show his respect for the lady.
He was well aware of Nangong Qi's hostility towards him, but he didn't want to bother with it. He was only concerned about how to deal with various situations that might arise next and how to gain the trust of the Shen family.
Shen Yu also remained silent. The young lady and they went out and encountered danger. Although it was a false alarm in the end, he was also to blame.
He was filled with self-blame, thinking that as a bodyguard, he was useless for not being able to protect the young lady better.
He secretly decided in his heart that he must find a way to change himself, improve his martial arts and adaptability, and never let the young lady fall into any danger again.
He clenched his fists, his eyes filled with determination, as if silently vowing to do his best for the young lady's safety.
Several people were standing in the courtyard and talking. The atmosphere was a little solemn, with a subtle undercurrent.
At this moment, Shen Shaodong hurried in with quick steps, followed closely by Zhao Lin and several others.
When Shen Shaodong saw his daughter standing there unharmed, the heavy stone in his heart instantly fell to the ground. His originally tense face relaxed, and his eyes were gradually filled with a smile.
With a smile on his face, he said in a cheerful voice, "Li'er, Dad has been thinking about this for a while now. Now that we have all the people in the family, it's a good time, so I thought about rebuilding the old house at the same time.
Look, it's all done now. Dad still remembers you said before that the villa was in urgent need of manpower to open up the wasteland.
So, Dad made a decision on his own and kept Zhao Lin and his brothers and the two masters.
As he spoke, he kept winking at Shen Li, his eyes full of deep meaning, as if conveying some unknown message.
Shen Li keenly caught the hint from her father's eyes and thought to herself: No matter who they are, as long as they can stay and help with the work, it will be good.
Thinking of this, she smiled and said, "Great, this really helps me a lot. I don't have to bother looking for help everywhere. Thank you, Uncle Zhao, for staying and helping me."
Shen Li bowed slightly to Zhao Lin, expressing her gratitude, and Zhao Lin quickly returned the greeting, saying humbly, "Miss, you are too polite. It is our honor to serve the Shen family."
At this time, Li Anshun walked forward with a smile and said, "County Lady, we still have some ideas that we haven't discussed with you in detail. Communicating with you these days is like clearing the clouds and seeing the sun, and we have benefited a lot. I would like to continue discussing with you for a few more days, so that I can make further progress in my studies." As he spoke, he rubbed his hands with a little anticipation.
Zhang Wenbo also quickly echoed, "Yes, County Lady. We have been here with you for the past few days, not only have we gained a lot of knowledge, but even our appetites have been spoiled. We miss the meals you personally cook! We are shamelessly staying for a few more days. I hope you will not despise us."
Shen Li thought for a moment and said, "Well, now that the house is complete, we can have a farewell drink.
Let’s invite the helpers and the villagers tomorrow and have a great time.
I will instruct the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous banquet with all kinds of delicacies, which will surely satisfy everyone's appetite.
Not only that, I will also prepare a gift for you to thank you for your dedication and hard work during this period."
Shen Li looked at everyone sincerely, her eyes full of gratitude and determination. She hoped that in this way everyone would truly feel her gratitude, and that everyone would have a greater sense of belonging and accomplishment in the Shen family.