Gu Wenheng stayed in the private room with He Gaofei and the other two for over two hours. No outsiders could pry into the specifics of their conversation. However, it gave everyone a clear sense that Gu Wenheng had unknowingly accumulated quite a network of connections.
`「On the day of their departure.」`
The Gu Mansion's carriage fleet stopped at the ten-mile pavilion.
They had thought they would leave quietly, never expecting so many people to be waiting at the pavilion to see them off. He Gaofei's trio and He Nan all came with their wives. Madam Cao and the second son of Niu Taifu and his wife were also present. After exchanging fond farewells, the fleet slowly moved forward. Only when the carriages disappeared from sight did everyone take their leave.
