Hearing Guo Meiyu and Han Xueyao's slightly bewildered response, these people said softly, "Of course we stopped them! Do you know? We have to deal with so many matchmakers every day, I have hundreds of photos at home now!"

"Me too!"

"And me!"

Knowing the inside story, Guo Meiyu and Han Xueyao looked at them in astonishment, "What's going on? Why are you stopping them!"

"You dummy, it's for you two! We know Xiaobei has his heart set on you, so setting up blind dates is pointless!"

"This... What do you mean Xiaobei has his heart set on us!"

"Yeah! You've got it all wrong!"

The two of them exchanged a shy glance and quickly denied it!

They knew they must deny it now, otherwise, it'd really become confirmed!

Seeing their feeble argument, they laughed!

"Alright, we're all from the same village, we know each other! Do what you need to; we won't say a thing!"

"Exactly, we only wish you the best!"

"That's right!"

They had watched everything between them and Hu Xiaobei for so long, they understood Hu Xiaobei's feelings for them!

That's why they wouldn't oppose it but instead wish them well!

Hearing that, Guo Meiyu and Han Xueyao relaxed!

Before, they had been cautious, fearing gossip from the villagers.

Now, they knew they had nothing to worry about since these folks were on their side.

Seeing their expressions relax, these people laughed softly, "Alright then, keep making something for Xiaobei to eat, he was out all night yesterday, probably starved!"

"That's right!"

"Not really, we sent him food last night."

"Oh! You brought him food! Looks like things are getting better!"

"Oh, stop it!"

Quickly speaking, Guo Meiyu and Han Xueyao bowed their heads and continued preparing.

The others chuckled and kept preparing too…

…

After breakfast with everyone, Hu Xiaobei turned to look at Guo Meiyu and Han Xueyao.

He did this because he sensed something was strange about them!

Their cheeks had been red the entire time…

"What's up? Are you running a fever?"

Asking this, Hu Xiaobei caringly held their hands, checking them carefully.

Quickly, Hu Xiaobei relaxed a bit because everything seemed normal with them.

Sensing Hu Xiaobei's genuine concern, they shook their heads lightly, saying, "We're fine!"

"Then why are your cheeks so red?"

Knowing Hu Xiaobei wanted to get to the bottom of it, they quickly explained everything.

After hearing it all, Hu Xiaobei mumbled, "So that's why, no wonder there haven't been any matchmakers looking for me lately!"

Hearing this somewhat annoyed remark, they rolled their eyes at Hu Xiaobei indignantly, "What are you saying, you little bastard! What? You actually want a good matchmaking session?"

"How could that be, having you both is enough, I'm definitely not planning on any more matchmaking!"

"That's more like it!"

They rolled their eyes at Hu Xiaobei angrily, curiously asking, "By the way, Xiaobei, how's the investigation into that matter going? Found the culprit yet?"

Hearing them bring up the serious matter, Hu Xiaobei squinted his eyes, "It was supposed to show up last night, but then it left. However, I found some clues about it, and we can find it later!"

"We want to go too!"

Hearing their eager requests, Hu Xiaobei rubbed his nose, "What are you saying? I'm not going there to play!"

"Oh!"

Feeling their disappointment, Hu Xiaobei chuckled, quickly assuring them, "Don't worry! Barring any mishaps, I'll bring it back soon so you can see it!"

"Okay!"

After a few more words, Hu Xiaobei left quickly under their expectant gazes…

Hu Xiaobei had thought about taking them along before, but later, he decided against it because he didn't know what kind of animal it was or if it would be dangerous.

"Huh?"

Upon arriving in the back mountain, Hu Xiaobei saw Hei and Xiaobai lying there!

"Are you two planning to come with me?"

Squinting, Hu Xiaobei asked softly!

After the question, he received a definite response.

With a light smile, Hu Xiaobei glanced around curiously, "Is it just you two? What about that Kenghuo? Not coming? It..."

Before finishing, Hu Xiaobei stopped talking, feeling a slight weight on his shoulder…

Turning his head, he saw it staring at him with wide eyes…

"You want to come too?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's question, it quickly wiggled its small ears!

Hu Xiaobei glanced at it, noticing a Hundred-year ginseng it was holding.

With a meaningful look, Hu Xiaobei said blandly, "What? You're not going to pretend to be poor in front of me this time?"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei, the Treasure-hunting Rabbit holding the ginseng quickly gestured in front of Hu Xiaobei.

Understanding its intention, Hu Xiaobei's mouth twitched dramatically!

Indeed!

It was complimenting him, saying he's a generous person that surely wouldn't fight over such small stuff…

"Alright, let's get going!"

Not wanting to look at this rascal anymore, Hu Xiaobei said directly, and with that, Hu Xiaobei, Hei, Xiaobai, and this Kenghuo all headed towards the mountain forest ahead…

Sitting on Hu Xiaobei's shoulder, the Kenghuo blissfully gnawed on the Hundred-year ginseng in hand…

Its mood was as good as could be…

…

The dense forest was hard to traverse…

Before, many villagers liked to come here.

But later on, Hu Xiaobei set it as a Forbidden Land!

This was because many visitors lacked wilderness survival skills and easily got lost inside.

"Though faint, the scent is still fully detectable!"

In the depths of the forest, Hu Xiaobei carefully sensed and looked towards the nine o'clock direction…

He felt the trail continued spreading from there…

He knew the unknown animal had left from there before.

After determining the direction, Hu Xiaobei glanced at Hei and Xiaobai, and advised in a low voice, "Stick close to me, we're going to find the culprit now, remember! Don't stir up trouble for now, got it?"

After the advice, seeing them nod, Hu Xiaobei knew they understood.

Calming his mind, Hu Xiaobei and the others moved quickly along the tree line ahead…

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