The commotion quickly drew the attention of the villagers. At first, no one could believe it, but as the figures drew closer, they cried out in astonishment.
"Mr. Gu is back!" The shout came from Gu Xiaoli. Her shrill voice startled the birds in the woods and jolted the resting villagers out of their homes.
"Mr. Gu is back?" People came running out one after another. Ever since Ancient Wen Heng became Magistrate, the villagers had, at some point, stopped calling him Lao Gouqi. Instead, they had all started following the townspeople's lead, addressing him respectfully as Mr. Gu.
"It really is Mr. Gu!"
Ancient Wen Heng and his family were seen walking on the village path, heading in the direction of Gu Dashishi's residence.
Jin Qianqian was currently chatting with Gu Xiaoli. "Sister Xiao Li, it's been a while. You're looking much healthier and more prosperous."
