Chapter 466 Ancient Temple Town
Qi Tongwei frowned. He didn't want Cuicui to get in touch with Gao Xiaoqin, a woman who was full of danger and uncertainty in his eyes. "Cuicui, Gao Xiaoqin is not someone you should get in touch with. Her world is very complicated, full of intrigues and conflicts of interest. You are a simple girl and should not be involved in such a world."
Cuicui disagreed, "Tong Wei Ge, you can't deny her because of her past. Maybe she has changed? I just want to chat with her and listen to her story."
Qi Tongwei sighed helplessly, "Cuicui, you are too naive. Gao Xiaoqin is missing now, and you can't find her even if you want to. Besides, she is not the same kind of person as us, you'd better forget about her."
Cuicui was filled with disappointment, but she did not give up the idea of looking for Gao Xiaoqin. She began to ask around for Gao Xiaoqin's whereabouts, hoping to get some clues.
During this process, Zhang Long has been silently accompanying Cuicui. He understands Cuicui's confusion and bewilderment, and also knows her determination to find Gao Xiaoqin. "Cuicui, if you really want to find Gao Xiaoqin, I will help you. But you have to promise me that you must be careful."
Cuicui looked at Zhang Long gratefully, "Brother Long, thank you. I know you are doing this for my own good, but I really want to find Sister Gao Xiaoqin. I think she can help me."
Zhang Long nodded. "Okay, let's go look for her together. But we have to be careful not to let Qi Tongwei know. He will definitely not agree to us looking for Gao Xiaoqin."
So Cuicui and Zhang Long began their search. They asked around for Gao Xiaoqin's news and visited many places, but they still didn't get any useful clues.
During this process, Cuicui was constantly thinking about her future. She still couldn't decide whether to choose the prosperity of the city or the tranquility of the countryside. She felt like a small boat drifting in the sea, without direction or goal.
One day, Cuicui and Zhang Long came to a small town. They were eating in a small restaurant and accidentally heard people at the next table talking about Gao Xiaoqin.
"Have you heard? Gao Xiaoqin has appeared again. It is said that she is now living in seclusion in a remote place."
Cuicui and Zhang Long looked at each other, their hearts filled with surprise. They hurried over to ask about Gao Xiaoqin's details.
The man glanced at them and asked warily, "Who are you? Why are you asking about Gao Xiaoqin?"
Cuicui quickly explained, "We are Gao Xiaoqin's friends and we have been looking for her. Could you please tell us where she is?"
The man hesitated for a moment, then said, "I just heard about it, I don't know exactly where. But it is said that she is in a place called Taohua Village."
Cuicui and Zhang Long thanked the man and immediately set out for Taohua Village. After some twists and turns, they finally found Taohua Village.
Taohua Village is a beautiful place, surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, and the air is fresh. Cuicui and Zhang Long asked around in the village about Gao Xiaoqin's whereabouts, but the villagers all shook their heads and said they didn't know.
Just when they were feeling disappointed, an old man came over. "Are you looking for Gao Xiaoqin?"
Cuicui and Zhang Long nodded quickly, "Yes, Grandpa, do you know where she is?"
The old man sighed, "Gao Xiaoqin is a pitiful woman. She has experienced many hardships, but she still lives strong. She now lives in the mountains behind the village, leading a peaceful life alone."
Cuicui and Zhang Long thanked the old man gratefully, and then walked towards the mountain behind the village. They walked along a small path for a long time and finally saw a simple hut.
Cuicui and Zhang Long stood in front of the simple house, full of anticipation and nervousness. Cuicui walked forward slowly, and when she saw the face of the old man in front of the house clearly, a sense of familiarity came over her. She looked at the old man carefully, and her mind kept searching for fragments of memory.
"You are..." Cui Cui asked doubtfully. The old man looked at Cui Cui, and there was a hint of surprise in his eyes. The two looked at each other for a moment, and Cui Cui suddenly realized that she did know this old man.
"You are... the old lady who sold flowers in our town!" Cui Cui said excitedly. The old man nodded slightly, with a smile of emotion on his face. "I didn't expect that after so many years, someone would still remember me."
Cuicui said quickly, "Grandma, why are you here? We are here to look for Gao Xiaoqin." The old woman sighed and said slowly, "Gao Xiaoqin is a poor child. She has been through so many hardships and now just wants to find a quiet place to live alone. I am her biological mother and have been worried about her all these years, so I came here."
Cuicui and Zhang Long were shocked when they heard this. They never thought that the old woman in front of them was the biological mother of Gao Xiaoqin and Gao Xiaofeng. Cuicui asked anxiously, "Grandma, do you know where Gao Xiaoqin is? We have something important to find her for."
The old woman shook her head and said, "She came to see me before, but she stayed for a few days and then left. I don't know where she went." Cuicui and Zhang Long were disappointed, but they did not give up. Cuicui continued to ask, "Grandma, can you tell us about Gao Xiaoqin? We really want to know more about her."
The old man was silent for a moment, and then slowly talked about Gao Xiaoqin's past. "Xiaoqin and Xiaofeng had a hard life since they were young. Our family was poor, and I had to let them go out to work early to make a living. Xiaoqin was smart and motivated, and she had been trying hard to change her fate. However, fate always played tricks on her. She experienced many setbacks and hardships outside, and finally got involved in some complicated things..."
The old woman's voice was full of sadness and helplessness. Cuicui and Zhang Long listened quietly, feeling sympathetic towards Gao Xiaoqin's experience. Cuicui asked, "Grandma, did Gao Xiaoqin tell you what she planned to do in the future?"
The old man sighed and said, "She didn't tell me her specific plans. She just said she wanted to stay away from all the disputes and live a peaceful life. She also asked me not to tell anyone her whereabouts."
Cuicui and Zhang Long fell into deep thought. They understood Gao Xiaoqin's choice, but they also had their own mission. Zhang Long said, "Grandma, we are looking for Gao Xiaoqin for important matters. We will not bring trouble to her. Can you give us some clues to help us find her?"
The old man hesitated for a moment and said, "I really don't know where she went. But I know there is a place she has always been concerned about. Maybe you can go there and look for her."
Cuicui and Zhang Long asked quickly, "Where is it?" The old man said, "It's a small town where they lived when they were young. Xiaoqin once said that it was where she had her best memories. Maybe she will go there to find inner peace."