Guo Jia obviously didn't expect to get this answer.
He thought that He Yan would defend himself and clear himself from suspicion, or simply admit that he was not resourceful enough to help Cao Cao defeat Yuan Shao.
But what he didn't expect was that He Yan didn't mention any of this at all, but instead expressed his determination to believe in their advisers...
Guo Jia was shaken for the first time today.
In a daze, he seemed to see the Cao Cao who talked to him all night long and gave him advice when he came to join Cao Cao a few years ago.
At that time, Cao Cao also trusted him so much that he even held his hand and said, "This is the person who will make Gu become a great businessman!"
…
Guo Jia straightened his body solemnly and bowed to He Yan: "Master He, Guo Jia is rude."
This was an apology for his previous suspicion of He Yan, and it also represented that Guo Jia owed He Yan a favor.
"fine."
He Yan was not aware that he was offended and asked: "Is this what Guo Jijiu is for? If there is nothing else, I will go back first."
Cao Pi just broke away from the tense atmosphere just now. Seeing that He Yan wanted to see off the guests as soon as he opened his mouth, he was shocked and quickly winked at He Yan.
Who knew there was someone more anxious than Cao Pi!
Guo Jia quickly stood up and extended an invitation to He Yan: "How about that? Mr. He and I hit it off right away. Taking advantage of the fine weather today, how about we go out to play together outside the city?"
"Boom!"
Before Guo Jia could finish his words, thunder suddenly sounded in the sky that was clear just now, leaving him full of embarrassment.
He Yan shrugged: "Let's wait another day."
"Don't……"
Guo Jia rolled his eyes and suddenly thought of a place. He came to He Yan and leaned into his ear and asked, "How would you like to go to a good place to listen to music, Mr. He?"
As a fellow-traveler, He Yan suddenly stopped feeling sleepy and quickly asked in a low voice: "But that kind of place where you can do whatever you want?"
"Not only can you do whatever you want, but you can also interact well with others."
He Yan suddenly became nervous: "Then what are you waiting for? Let's go!"
"What are we going to do? Which way are we going to go?"
Cao Pi pointed to himself: "Can I go?"
He Yan and Guo Jia both shook their heads seriously.
"Heifu, you don't understand. The place Guo Jijiu and I are going to is very dangerous! If you are not careful, you will get stuck in it and be unable to extricate yourself!"
Cao Pi was startled: "Is there such a dangerous place in Xuchang City?"
"really."
He Yan sighed: "Guo Jijiu came here this time to ask me to help him avoid disaster."
When Cao Pi heard that it was so dangerous, he quickly pulled He Yan's sleeve: "He Yan, I want to go too!"
"no!"
He Yan looked troubled: "You are Sikong's eldest son, how can we let you get involved in danger?"
"If you go here, you will escape death! We must not take you with you!"
Cao Pi's hands and feet were cold, and he even stuttered when he spoke: "Otherwise, I'll call daddy, or tell mommy..."
"No!"
He Yan interrupted Cao Pi sternly again: "I said, this matter is extremely dangerous, and my father and Aunt Bian must not be allowed to know about it!"
Tears welled up in Cao Pi's anxious eyes: "What should we do? What should we do?"
"Actually, there's nothing you can do to help us."
He Yan put his hands on Cao Pi's shoulders and his eyes were solemn: "Money!"
"If you give us a lot of money, maybe we can survive the crisis!"
Guo Jia:……
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"Guo Jia has seen Mr. He's methods today."
Looking at He Yan's bulging waist, Guo Jia showed admiration.
Every time He Yan took a step, there was a sound of gold and silver colliding around his waist: "Hey, Guo Jijiu, you don't know, that guy Cao Pi is an iron rooster! It's rare to be able to harvest so much wool, wouldn't it be a pity not to get more?"
"It's just that I didn't expect that Cao Pi actually took all his mother's personal money. I guess he will inevitably get a good beating when he returns."
Then He Yan couldn't wait to ask: "Where is Nvlu?"
"It's not far. Mr. He, please come with me."
Guo Jia saw that he was a familiar customer. He took He Yan to a small three-story building after turning around and walking around.
When the waiter outside the door saw that it was Guo Jia, he immediately came to Guo Jia: "Guo Jiajiu, please come inside! This is..."
The waiter asked He Yan's identity, and He Yan reported two words without blushing: "Cao Pi!"
"It turns out to be Mr. Sikong!"
Anyone who works as a waiter in a high-end place like Nulv is familiar with the dignitaries of Xuchang. When he heard the name "Cao Pi", he naturally knew He Yan's identity, and a brighter smile appeared on his face.
"Two distinguished guests! Please come in, please!"
Guo Jia took He Yan straight to the third floor, passed through a deep corridor, and came to the innermost elegant room.
As soon as he entered, He Yan gained insights.
Because Cao Cao was very frugal, and all valuable items were put into the palace to show off to the court, the decoration in Sikong's mansion was not actually luxurious, it could only be described as grand and solemn.
But this Yashe is different.
As soon as you enter, there is a faint fragrance of sandalwood, the heat is coming from the gilded Boshan stove, and a few plum blossoms are dotted on the table, bringing a bit of playfulness and fragrance to the originally elegant space.
There is only a table in sight, with black and white chess pieces on the left, wine bottles and cups on the right, and some elegant things for guests to play in the corner.
Looking further back, there is a screen with fine holes, making the scenery behind it vaguely visible.
"bite!"
As soon as I sat down, there was a burst of music from behind the screen, followed by bells and Xiao, and an ensemble movement began.
Guo Jia skillfully pulled the chessboard to his side: "Since Mr. He is well versed in the general trend of the world, his chess skills must be quite extraordinary. Guo Jia dares to ask for advice."
He Yan was looking at Guo Jia with an expression of "Are you kidding me?"
It seems to be asking: I came all the way with you, but you brought me to play chess?
"Master He, don't be impatient."
Guo Jia dropped the black piece first without hesitation, and He Yan had no choice but to accompany him.
Although He Yan had learned Go, how could he compare to Guo Jia? He was defeated by Guo Jia not long after, and could only surrender in despair.
At this moment, He Yan felt his back soften, and his whole back felt supported.
Looking back, I saw a smiling woman holding He Yan's waist with her body, letting him lie on it and cling to her.
"Master He must be tired after playing chess for so long, right?"
The woman took a cup, put it gently on He Yan's mouth, and said a little shyly: "Young master, please use it slowly."
He Yan looked up and realized that Guo Jia had already been lying on top of another woman skillfully. After that, he clapped his hands happily and said, "You can leave now."
The screen blocking the view was moved away, and He Yan discovered that the musicians playing the music were all women!
And because they were playing musical instruments, most of these women were kneeling and sitting on the ground, and their graceful figures were clearly visible.
Guo Jia on the other side smiled and said, "I wonder if Young Master He is satisfied?"