From the evening until midnight......

Gao Ran sat alone in the room, her eyes were carefully sewn for more than two hours without blinking, and her eyes were almost cross-eyed......

Only then did she finally sew herself a small "hanging bag" with bright red silk cloth that seemed to her to be quite delicate - used to hold the piece of "black jade" that Qiu Yueze gave her, and then hung it directly around her neck as a "necklace".

Fortunately, that piece of jade is actually quite small.

Moreover, even if it is hung around the neck, it is hidden in the clothes and cannot be seen by others.

The most others could see was the wide bright red ribbon around her neck.

Although, if it is made into a thin ribbon, it will definitely look much more beautiful than a wide ribbon.

However, as long as she thought that she would have to wear it all the time in the future, Gao Ran felt that no matter what, she couldn't let her neck suffer for the sake of "beauty"!

So, in the end, she still chose to make the "lanyard" into this kind of "wide lanyard", which is not beautiful but not ugly - but this "width" is actually only one finger wide.

In this way, after she hung the "hanging bag" containing the jade pendant around her neck, and then hid most of the "hanging bag" close to her skin and hidden it in the innermost part of the clothes, at first glance, it was really easy to be mistaken for the "lanyard" worn by the woman's belly pocket to hang around the neck!

It's just that the part of the silk rope that is exposed by ordinary women is a thin one, but the high one is two - one wide and one thin.

Moreover, her "style" of "one wide and one thin" will often have "different colors" in the future - after all, the color of her belly pocket can be changed frequently, but her "necklace" is only this one!

You know, she was patient, and it took more than two hours to sew such a small "hanging bag"!

Moreover, she has this jade pendant, and she can't let others know about it!

Therefore, sewing the "hanging bag" can only be done by herself!

Moreover, she had to sew it secretly and privately......

It's still in Qiu Yueze's territory at this time, so it's okay.

However, when she returned to the academy, it would not be as convenient as it is now!

I'm afraid that in the short term, it will be impossible for her to sew herself another "hanging bag" that can be replaced!

However, it is so hard to sew one...... Gao Ran himself doesn't really want to sew anymore!

Therefore, she has secretly made a decision, unless this "hanging bag" is damaged, otherwise, she will never sew the "hanging bag" again!

I'm so tired!

Sewing a "hanging bag", she really hurts her hands, shoulders, neck, and eyes!

Anyway, when she sewed it up, when she could finally breathe a sigh of relief, she suddenly felt that she was in pain all over her body!

It's really uncomfortable anywhere!

So, she began to find reasons to "excuse" her decision......

She said to herself, "Anyway, I'll even wear it in the shower in the future." Then I'm not afraid that it will get dirty! Then I don't have to sew another one to replace it! Just wait until the bag is damaged!"

For the reason he gave, Gao Ran felt that it was quite reasonable!

So, she accepted her decision without any burden - unless the "hanging bag" was broken, she would never bother to sew a new one to replace it!

While accepting his decision with peace of mind, he comforted himself and said, "I'm not lazy, I'm just avoiding wasting unnecessary energy!"

However, there was one thing she overlooked......

She never thought that she would wear this "hanging bag" so blatantly all day long......

In the eyes of those who don't know this, most of them will mistakenly think that she likes to "mix and match" when she wears clothes - not only likes two "lanyards" sewn on a belly pocket, but also likes the color of these two "lanyards", which are different......

Gao Ran's obvious "difference", if it is placed on others, it will easily arouse the suspicion of "people with a heart".

However, when such a "difference" happened to her, this qiē unexpectedly became very "natural"!

It's just that her dress is not just a bright red wide "lanyard" around her neck than ordinary women......

She is even her whole dress style, very "unique"!

Therefore, when people see her overall style of dressing that is very different, it is natural to ignore the little "difference" on her neck.

Not only do they not find it strange, but they also feel that her "strangeness" is normal - such a "mix-and-match" is more in line with her strange dress style that is very different from that of today's women.

Despite this, Gao Ran himself never thought much about it......

But her "unique" style of dress has indeed helped her avoid a lot of potential dangers that may be brought to her if her jade pendant is discovered......

However, then again, from now on, she will have to wear two "lanyards" around her neck......

It's really uncomfortable!

However, Gao Ran thought about it......

No matter what she thought, she still felt that only by hanging this jade pendant close to her body like wearing a necklace was the most appropriate and safest way to hide this jade pendant!

――

Early in the morning of the second day.

said goodbye to Qiu Yueze, brought a small bag of curry powder, carried a thousand taels of silver tickets, and hung a personal token given by Qiu Yueze himself around his neck......

Gao Ran, just like she did when she first came down the mountain, rode up and set foot on the way back to the academy alone.

It's just that, in addition to returning with a full load, along the way, not far behind her, there is also a secret guard assigned to her by Qiu Yueze who is quietly following her, ready to protect her at any time.

And this secret guard, Gao Ran is impressed!

He was the "Little Er" she met when she first arrived at the Heavenly Pavilion, who was responsible for guarding the gate of the Heavenly Pavilion.

When I saw him again, Gao Ran asked him what his name was?

But he replied that he had no name, only a code name.

He said that his code name was "Four" - which means "ranked fourth" in the Heavenly Pavilion.

"According to your meaning, your 'codename' may still change at any time?!"

After listening to his answer, Gao Ran immediately asked directly without thinking about the speculation that flashed in her mind in an instant.

She guessed very directly, what does this "ranked fourth" mean?!

If that's really what she guessed......

So, if any of the three people who are still ranked before this "four" have an accident, or are overtaken by this "four" - whether it is martial arts or other work ability, then his "code name" may be "promoted" because of this?!

Although he is the "fourth", it is only because Qiu Yueze values her now......

Gao Ran felt that although he didn't know this "four" and what his ability to do things in other aspects was, at the very least, his martial arts must not be weak!

Otherwise, how could Qiu Yueze be so relieved to send him alone to protect her?!

But......

"Eh, I'll 'discuss' things with you! Since your 'codename' may change at any time, why don't I give you a 'nickname' that only I can call you! That way, when I call you in the future, you will also know that I am calling you, not anyone else......

Although "Four" did not admit Gao Ran's conjecture before, he did not deny it either.

Since he didn't, Gao Ran took it upon himself to regard his silence as a tacit acquiescence to her previous conjecture about the "codename".

Then since he acquiesced, Gao Ran had to "advance" one step further inch by inch - she simply made him a "master" and named him a name!

Anyway, he's her secret guard now!

Thinking about it like this, Gao Ran became his "master", but he felt a lot more at ease!

Although, what she said verbally was "consultation......

However, what she actually meant was -- "I'm going to give you a name!" As for you, you can only accept it, and you are not allowed to object! Because it is useless for you to object!"

Although she didn't say it explicitly, when she said that she wanted to "discuss" with him, the tone in which she spoke was obviously "informing" him, rather than "discussing" with him.

In Gao Ran's impression, although she and him were only on the side at the entrance of the Heavenly Pavilion before, the first impression he left on her was not simple!

Therefore, based on her own first impression of him, she "took it for granted" that he should understand her hints!

In fact, the reaction of "Four" to her was indeed not unexpected - he was still silent.

He had no intention of "discussing" anything with her, nor did he show any objection from his eyes, expressions, or any small movements—he remained silent.

It seems that the qiē that Gao Ran said to him just now was just herself talking to herself, and it had nothing to do with him at all!

However, in fact, he and Gao Ran knew very well in their hearts that he had heard and knew everything that Gao Ran had just said to him.

It's just that he has no opinion, it seems to be ...... I don't care.

"If you don't speak, I'll take you as an agreement?!"

Even though he knew everything about Yiqiē in his heart, Gao Ran still deliberately said a word.

Then, she began to think seriously about what kind of "nickname" should she give him?!

"Hmmm......"

Thinking about it, Gao Ran habitually raised her head and looked at the blue sky, as if looking at it like this, looking at it, her mind would be opened up like the vast blue sky......

"There it is!"

After observing the slowly drifting clouds in the blue sky for a while, suddenly, she had a flash of inspiration, and she had a name that she thought was not bad!

"From now on, you will be called 'Xi'! As for the surname...... You can have whatever surname you like! You can follow Qiu Yueze's surname 'Qiu' if you like, or you can follow my surname 'Gao' if you want! Anyway, I will just call you 'Xi' in the future! However, if you need to have a 'name' to cover your identity when you go on missions in the future...... I don't mind if you call yourself 'Gaoxi'! ”

As he spoke, Gao Ran couldn't help but raise his chin and put on a very proud and unhappy look.

Who would have thought that after listening to Gao Ran's "self-talking" that seemed to be boasting and entertaining himself, "Four" looked at her eyes, and suddenly flashed a light that was not easy for others to notice, and then quickly disappeared into his eyes again.

Then, in a rare way, he opened his mouth and simply answered, "Hmm!"

"Huh?!"

Gao Ran, who was still immersed in his own self-entertainment, suddenly heard the groundbreaking response of "Four......

Although she reacted a little slowly, when she realized that what she heard just now was indeed his voice, Gao Ran couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

However, when she came back to her senses again, she immediately put away her somewhat unorthodox appearance before.

It's no longer like the half-joking tone before, but a rare seriousness.

She looked at "Four" very seriously, and very solemnly, to herself and to him, announced, "From now on, I will call you 'Xi'! In the future, your name will be 'Gao Xi'!"

Gao Ran intuitively felt that the response he had just made should have recognized the name she gave him.

Moreover, it seems that he prefers to follow her surname and call her "Gao Xi" rather than "Qiu Xi......

Although I don't know, why is he - obviously, she and him don't seem to know each other very well, right?!

But, since he doesn't mind anymore, why should she mind?!

She has always been a frank and unruly woman!

Gao Xi listened to Gao Ran's serious announcement of his name from now on. Her attitude, the way she looked at him, the earnest tone in which she spoke, all made him feel that her simple words just now were a simple and prudent "ceremony" for him--the proclamation that from now on, he had a name! a name that belonged to him alone--Gao Xi.

Thinking like this, he looked at Gao Ran and couldn't help laughing.

In fact, from the moment she first met Gao Ran in Tiange, she was already a very special existence for him - leading a little black horse that was not yet an adult, dressed in a uniquely cut white dress, and combed in a simple and natural bun...... And then there was the remarkable talent she later revealed, which was very inappropriate for her age......

He was very impressed by all of this!

It's just that at that time, he only thought that he and her were just a meeting and a one-sided relationship......

Unexpectedly, he was now assigned by the pavilion master to be her personal guard, responsible for protecting her personal safety, and obeying her dispatch......

The object of this protection, if it is replaced by someone else, Gao Xi will definitely feel very unwilling in his heart!

Thinking that he is the fourth-ranked assassin killer in Tiange, regardless of his resourcefulness, just his martial arts, looking at the entire martial arts, there are very few who can beat him!

In this way, how could he endure "condescending" to be a secret guard for a powerless "second lady of the Gao family"?!

However, he could not openly disobey the will of the pavilion master......

So, despite his reluctance, he still consciously sneaked into the Qiu Mansion Garden immediately after the pavilion master's order, intending to meet Gao Ran, who was swinging alone in the garden at that time, so that they could get to know each other.

There was no way, since he was a "secret guard", even in the Qiu Mansion, he couldn't casually let others notice his existence - not to mention, he was originally a professional killer.

But who would have thought that when he saw Gao Ran, he knew that the "second lady of the Gao family" that the cabinet wanted him to protect turned out to be the talented girl in white with a fresh and unique temperament that day!

"It turns out that her name is Gao Ran!"

When he saw Gao Ran again, after listening to her briefly introduce herself, Gao Xi's first reaction was to silently write down her name in his heart - instead of just remembering her as "Second Miss Gao" in general as before they met, but he didn't bother to remember her name at all.

However, Gao Ran didn't know about these psychological changes.

Naturally, she didn't know that when she personally named him "Gao Xi", he was actually very happy in his heart!

He was happy because he finally had a name! and, too, he loved it!

But, more importantly, this name was given to him by the "special little girl" in his heart himself!

When Gao Ran cautiously told him that he would be called "Gao Xi" in the future, he also secretly made up his mind in his heart -- "In the future, I will be called 'Gao Xi'!" This is the first name in my life, and it will be the only name in my life!"