I Got Rich in Period Fiction-Chapter 153: Catch One to Pluck the Wool?

He Xiuyu was still sitting on the steps, he hadn’t moved, but at this moment, although he clearly knew that Qiao Qingyu was asking about something else, he still felt a dryness in his mouth, as if a restless feeling was stirring deep in his heart.

He tried hard to suppress it, and his face reddened slightly.

Qiao Qingyu said with some embarrassment, "I’ve always been curious, that day your speed was so fast, and the gun seemed to appear out of thin air."

She even reached out to pat his back, "Why did you suddenly start coughing?" Then she sniffed a few times, "You don’t smoke either, what made you choke all of a sudden?"

If it were the usual He Xiuyu, he might have teased this girl who appeared composed and dignified, yet was somewhat naive in certain aspects.

But today his mood wasn’t good, however, the oppression in his heart was much relieved by Qiao Qingyu at that moment.

He simply stood up; he hadn’t changed into pajamas and was still wearing the half-sleeve overalls. He pointed to his sleeve, "It was hidden here, but that day I was wearing long sleeves..."

Qiao Qingyu looked inside and actually, aside from the implausible theory about the space, she also thought it should be in the sleeve.

"Did you put another pocket inside?"

"No, I just put it inside simply, my hand was slightly clenched to hold it up, and besides, my gun is custom-made, smaller in size."

"Do you still carry it on you now?"

He Xiuyu smiled, "How could I, silly girl, I’m not a soldier, why would I carry a gun on me all the time, unless necessary!"

Qiao Qingyu got the answer she wanted and felt there was nothing amiss, but she still casually asked, "By the way, the Old Mountain Eagle hasn’t been caught yet, right?"

He Xiuyu paused for a moment and then shook his head.

Qiao Qingyu straightened up; she also planned to go back to her room to rest. Since He Xiuyu didn’t want to talk, naturally she wouldn’t do anything unwelcome, but she still said, "No matter what’s on your mind, you need to rest. If it can’t be resolved today, there’s still tomorrow, I’m going to sleep now."

Qiao Qingyu was just about to open her room door, but unexpectedly, He Xiuyu called out from behind, "Qiao Qingyu, wait a moment."

Qiao Qingyu stopped and turned around to look at He Xiuyu.

At that moment, He Xiuyu stood beneath the step, his tall figure enveloped in the moonlight’s clear radiance. Even against the light, his eyes and brows were very clear.

His brows were slightly furrowed at this moment, obviously, he seemed to have some unresolved troubles.

Qiao Qingyu couldn’t help but ask, "Is something the matter?"

Qiao Qingyu, I have a question that has been lingering in my mind for a long time, but I truly can’t find anyone to talk to. Of course, if it bothers you after I tell you, please don’t blame me..."

For some reason, Qiao Qingyu felt a vague guess forming in her heart. She nodded, "I won’t blame you, but what is it that seems to trouble you so much?"

He Xiuyu fell silent.

After a moment, he slowly said, "Qiao Qingyu, have you ever had such an experience? Where one day, at a certain moment, someone brings you an item and tells you that they made it themselves."

He paused for a moment, seemingly organizing his words, and then continued, "But when you see the item, you are shocked to realize that you are very familiar with it, because it is exactly like something you are about to make, but how can that be possible?"

He Xiuyu seemed to be talking to himself but also seemed to be asking Qiao Qingyu.

Qiao Qingyu leaned against the door, nearly having guessed a lot, but she still followed the normal train of thought and said, "Maybe two people just happened to come up with the same idea."

He Xiuyu shook his head, "No, even if ideas converge, at most they would be generally the same, the details wouldn’t be the same."

"Are you also facing this kind of problem?" Qiao Qingyu asked from the side.

He Xiuyu replied, "Yes, I am completely stumped." He then coughed lightly, "I was just asking, no need to worry yourself over it."

"It’s not really something to worry about, if you can’t figure it out, just forget about it, why bother troubling yourself..."

He Xiuyu laughed, "That’s true, but it’s still unsettling."

Qiao Qingyu looked at He Xiuyu.

Of course, she knew what was really going on; it must be Su Yunyao up to some despicable deeds again.

Her initial guess was that Su Yunyao had brought out another one of He Xiuyu’s past scientific research achievements. She knew so well because firstly, she was in his research team, and secondly, He Xiuyu was the mainstay of the Tenghai Research Base.

Although the power of a team is strong, sometimes one cannot overlook an individual’s energy.

He Xiuyu had such a capability.

Why was Su Yunyao so annoying?

Stealing one blueprint was bad enough, but why did she want to steal a second time?

Was she addicted to using ready-made stuff?

Trying to fleece at every turn?

Qiao Qingyu also wondered how Su Yunyao had been trusted so much in the last life?

And that she was familiar with so many blueprints.

Maybe she really was capable?

Regarding this matter, it was indeed too complicated, and Qiao Qingyu didn’t want to say too much. The more she said, the messier it got, and it was unnecessary.

She tilted her head up and looked at He Xiuyu with a grin, "Actually, these are just trifles. If you trust me, I can help you solve them."

He Xiuyu paused, looking at Qiao Qingyu with some confusion, "Comrade Qiao Qingyu, are you joking with me?"

"I’m not joking with you, I’m serious. If you trust me, if this matter can be discussed from start to finish, maybe I can help you solve it."

"You’re so sure you can help me solve it?"

Qiao Qingyu’s eyes widened instantly, her face darkened as she asked brusquely, "Mr. He Xiuyu, is it so hard to be reasonable? When you shot at me, weren’t you also very certain and confident? Why can’t I be!"

At that moment, Qiao Qingyu looked like a cat with its fur standing on end.

He Xiuyu quickly waved his hands, "No, no, don’t get me wrong, I didn’t mean to doubt you."

What a joke, if he doubted her, wouldn’t that be a slap in his own face?

Besides, that incident was in the past, and he didn’t want to endlessly bring it up, especially since it had made Qiao Qingyu angry for a long time.

Although he managed to appease her with a modified tractor later, he was still quite apprehensive.

He gazed at Qiao Qingyu, realizing that this girl wasn’t joking. Sometimes she seemed naive, but in some aspects, she was extremely shrewd, even cunning in a way that was uniquely hers.