Below the slope, on the road leading into the village, Chen Erlang, on an ox cart, stared intently at Gu Qingli's graceful silhouette, his hands clenched into fists.
Gu Qingli had become an obsession he couldn't rid himself of; the more unattainable she was, the more he desired her. Therefore, he had to pass the initial scholar examination this time. Then, he would participate in this year's County Exam, and he absolutely had to pass and achieve the rank of Xiucai. Then, he refused to believe Gu Qingli wouldn't turn back and see his merits!
Gu Qingli was unaware of Chen Erlang's strange confidence. She walked into the courtyard with her younger brothers and saw their father, Gu Dalin, slowly walking without his crutches.
"Li'er, look! I can walk without crutches!" Gu Dalin excitedly called out to Gu Qingli.
"Showing off. Couldn't you have rested a bit more?" Gu Qingli strode over to support him, while Dashuang took the crutches.
