Water Margin: Gao Yanei is actually a Gal Genius

Gao Jin lay sprawled on the soft couch, looking at Lin Chong across the table, feeling a sense of déjà vu about the scene.

His back wound had just been treated, and it was still quite itchy, so he reached out and scratched it through the bandage.

After his discomfort subsided, Gao Jin, with a contented expression, began to explain to Lin Chong.

"Brother, believe me, Qingmei didn't do it on purpose."

Lin Chong's expression changed several times, finally settling on guilt.

He raised his cup to Gao Jin and said, "Brother, please stop. I believe you! It's all my fault for being incompetent, causing you to suffer this great humiliation!"

As soon as he said this, Lu Zhishen suddenly stretched his head out, blocking Gao Jin's view.

He frowned, looking puzzled. He first glanced at Gao Jin, then turned to Lin Chong, showing Gao Jin his shiny bald back.

"Something doesn't sound right to me. Wasn't this injury inflicted by the Grand Commandant's men before?"

"Wasn't this cracking caused by that crazy woman? What business is it of yours, brother?"

"Ah... Brother didn't tell you?" Lin Chong's tone was somewhat hesitant.

Hearing Lin Chong's words, Gao Jin rolled his eyes. He was a man, after all. What kind of talk was it to go around telling everyone he was being bullied?

Even if we have to be patient, we have to stay patient.

"Brother, you're being too inconsiderate! I'll ask my brother!" Seeing that Lin Chong was clearly unwilling to talk, Lu Zhishen turned his back to Lin Chong and stared at Gao Jin.

"Brother, tell me, what exactly happened?"

Looking at Lu Zhishen's simple-minded appearance, Gao Jin was so angry he gritted his teeth. If it weren't for this reckless monk, Chen Liqing wouldn't have been able to escape!

It turned out that in the morning, after Gao Jin's old buttock injury had been treated, he took Chen Liqing for a stroll in the Gao family garden.

Although the woman was somewhat wary, she had never seen Gao Jin's methods before, and before she knew it, she was already snuggling up to him.

Just as Chen Liqing was lost in passion and Gao Jin was about to taste her rouge, the sunlight shone on Chen Liqing's face, instantly waking her up. In her embarrassment, she was thrown to the ground by Gao Jin again.

Gao Jin coaxed and tricked Chen Liqing into changing his dressing, but a small accident occurred: Chen Liqing used too much force and broke the newly grown skin.

Although Gao Jin was in so much pain that his face was twitching, he was secretly delighted. He had already made a plan to take advantage of Chen Liqing's shame and seize the opportunity to win her over.

Who knew that the reckless monk would arrive just then, and upon seeing that scene, he thought Chen Liqing was going to harm him, so he raised his fist and was ready to fight Chen Liqing to the death.

Chen Liqing just ran away!

Yes, she left with the words, "Little sister will come to visit brother again tomorrow," and ran off.

How could Gao Jin not be angry about this? He didn't even have the chance to hug and kiss her after their sparring session that night!

So all that bitter food this morning was for nothing? I didn't even get to taste Chen Liqing's rouge!

Seeing Gao Jinguang standing there in a daze and not saying a word, Lu Zhishen became anxious.

"Brother, what's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?! Have you fallen under that witch's spell?!"

"Brother, say something!"

Despite his anger, Gao Jin didn't dare to say that Chen Liqing was their sister-in-law. This matter could only be brought up legitimately once the two of them submitted their marriage agreement.

In this era, speaking recklessly without following proper procedures can severely damage a woman's reputation.

So why did Gao Jin dare to lay hands on her? Because Gao Jin could take responsibility; it would have been fine if Chen Liqing had married into the family before she became pregnant.

When Lu Zhishen pressed him for an answer, Gao Jin decided to evade the question.

"It's nothing serious, brothers, let's drink and eat. This food is really good; my husband had the cook from Fanlou make it and send it over. You must try it."

At this moment, Lu Zhishen seemed to be blessed; he shrank back into his seat, crossed one arm over his chest, and rubbed his chin with the other, his suspicious gaze shifting back and forth between Gao Jin and Lin Chong.

"I sense something's not right... Brother, what happened at Cai Xiu's banquet yesterday?"

Gao Jin's gaze shifted to the food and wine on the table. "Good brother, what could possibly happen to me? My old master Deng is the Grand Commandant of the Imperial Guards, commanding 800,000 Imperial Army soldiers!"

"Brother, don't try to deceive me. I know the truth perfectly well... If you won't tell me, I'll go ask the Grand Commandant!" Lu Zhishen stood up, looking as if he was going to find Gao Qiu.

How did this reckless monk suddenly become so perceptive?

"Don't worry, brother, I'll explain it to you..."

Gao Jin swallowed a mouthful of wine, pondered for a moment, and then stammered out his account of what had happened at the banquet the previous night.

"Brother, you don't know, last night I went into the west garden of the Cai residence, and there I saw..."

Gao Jin began his account by describing the scenery of the West Garden of the Cai Mansion.

Seeing that his brother was willing to speak, Lu Zhishen sat back down and patiently listened.

Gao Jin mumbled a story, his mind preoccupied with how to gloss over Cai Xiu's desire to sleep with him.

"Bang!" A loud noise was heard, and the plates, cups, and wine pot on the table jumped, but fortunately they did not break.

It turned out that Lu Zhishen was so angry when he heard Gao Jin offer a toast and Cai Xiu ignore him that he slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

That monk is incredibly strong!

"That scoundrel has gone too far in bullying my brother. I'll go and talk to him!" With that, he turned to leave his seat and go find Cai Xiu to cause trouble.

In a moment of desperation, Gao Jin grabbed Lu Zhishen's swaying wrist.

The brute monk didn't hold back, dragging Gao Jin along the soft couch for several steps.

The soft couch legs made a loud noise as they rubbed against the ground, which made Lu Zhishen stop and look back.

Seeing Gao Jin gripping his wrist tightly, the monk asked in confusion, "What does this mean, brother?"

Lin Chong then realized what was happening and quickly stood up to stand in front of Lu Zhishen, saying, "Brother, don't be impulsive. Listen to your brother's instructions."

Gao Jin said, "Monk! What do you want to do?"

Lu Zhishen first turned to look at Lin Chong, "Brother Lin Chong, did you already know that your brother had been humiliated?"

"...I do know about it."

"Then why did you stop me?!" The monk raised his voice, spitting everywhere.

"This matter needs careful consideration, brother," Lin Chong earnestly advised. He was also agitated and concerned about Gao Jin's humiliation, but one cannot act solely on impulse.

"What are we planning? My brother's been bullied! Who cares about this Cai Yanei? Even if Cai Jing himself came, I'd just whack him with my staff! If he can withstand one strike, then we can plan!"

Lin Chong looked somber. Years ago, he was also a man who lived life to the fullest, but now he had to take care of his family first in everything he did.

Seeing that Lin Chong remained silent, Lu Zhishen turned to Gao Jin and said, "Brother, you should also step aside. I'll wait in front of the Cai residence. When Cai Xiu comes out, I'll just swat him with my staff. I guarantee it won't implicate you."

Gao Jin looked at the excited Lu Zhishen and felt a bit awkward.

He knew in his heart that Lu Zhishen would definitely not be able to catch Cai Xiu if he went there, and might even cause other trouble.

Gao Jin glanced around, making sure no one was nearby, and after assessing his two brothers' favorability ratings, he steeled himself and spoke up.

"My two brothers, there is something I need to tell you, but you must not tell anyone."

"Brother, please speak," Lin Chong said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

Seeing that Gao Jin hadn't let go, the senior monk's face clearly showed his displeasure. "I understand."

Gao Jin glanced around again before speaking in a low voice.

"That bastard Cai Xiu, I beat him to death last night!"