Beauties in Simulation Cross over into Reality

Chapter 192: Chapter 173: Xiao Mo, Just Be Mean to Me…

At the woman’s words, Xiao Mo stiffened and quickly refused, “That won’t be necessary.”

The woman laughed. “You’re just a kid. If you become a kept boy here with us, you won’t have to worry about food or clothes. Plus, when you’re a little older, any of the girls in Fengyue Building who are willing can… have some fun with you.”

Xiao Mo’s brow twitched. ’You only mention the perks, but you conveniently fail to mention a single word about the clients who prefer men!’

“Alright, alright. When you’ve thought it over, you can come find me. Take this map. It’s marked with the location of the Danyang Sect. Since I find you so handsome, I won’t charge you for it.” The woman waved her hand dismissively and pulled a map from a cabinet behind her.

“Thank you very much.”

Afraid she might tie him up and force him into the trade, Xiao Mo grabbed the map and made a hasty exit.

Xiao Mo told Jiang Xin the news he had gathered.

Upon learning that Sister Ah Zi was safe, Jiang Xin breathed a sigh of relief and looked very happy.

For this kind little girl, all that mattered was that Sister Ah Zi and the others were okay.

But Xiao Mo found it rather strange.

’Is Sister Ah Zi a disciple of the Danyang Sect?’

’If she isn’t, then why would she go to the Danyang Sect?’

’If Ah Zi is a disciple and returned to the Danyang Sect to handle some matters, why would she take the other children with her?’

’Could she be taking them on as apprentices to give them better opportunities?’

’But why didn’t she wait for Jiang Xin?’

’Jiang Xin had only gone to gather herbs and was back soon after.’

Xiao Mo felt as if Ah Zi was avoiding Jiang Xin.

“Xiao Mo, thank you for feeding me these past few days. I’m going to the Danyang Sect.”

Jiang Xin spoke up just as Xiao Mo was lost in thought.

“Are you sure you want to go?” Xiao Mo frowned. In his heart, he didn’t really want Jiang Xin to go.

“I have to,” Jiang Xin said slowly. “Sister Ah Zi and the others are my family. They took care of me for a long time. Even if Sister Ah Zi doesn’t want me anymore, I should still say a proper goodbye to them.

“Besides, I don’t even know if the person who went to the Danyang Sect was really Sister Ah Zi.

“I can only truly be at ease once I go and see for myself.”

“Fine,” Xiao Mo said, helpless against her stubborn gaze. “In that case, let’s go buy some more provisions. We’ll set out for the Danyang Sect tomorrow.”

“Xiao Mo, I can go by myself. You don’t have to come with me,” Jiang Xin said, waving her hands frantically.

“It’s fine. We already agreed. If there was news of your Sister Ah Zi, I’d go with you to find her. I don’t have anything else to do by myself anyway.”

Xiao Mo insisted.

“It’s settled. I’m going with you. Otherwise, you wouldn’t even know what hit you before you starved to death.”

With that, Xiao Mo started walking, making it clear that Jiang Xin’s refusal was useless.

Watching Xiao Mo’s back as he walked away, Jiang Xin gently pressed a small hand to her chest, her limpid eyes blinking softly.

“What are you spacing out for? Let’s go.”

Xiao Mo called out, turning back to Jiang Xin.

“C-Coming…”

The little girl hurried to catch up.

Xiao Mo and Jiang Xin bought a donkey at the market.

The donkey cost three taels and two mace.

Even in a place like Luofeng City, that price was a little steep, but at least the donkey was quite docile.

Then, Xiao Mo bought all sorts of dried rations, food, and some clothes, loading everything onto the little donkey.

After finishing their shopping, Xiao Mo didn’t linger in Luofeng City. He immediately returned to the village, retrieved the bag of crushed gold, and then, with Jiang Xin, rode the little donkey in the direction of the Danyang Sect.

Xiao Mo periodically used a whip to urge the donkey on, making it run faster.

Only after they were twenty li away from Luofeng City did Xiao Mo look back. Confirming that no one was following them, he finally let out a sigh of relief, got off the donkey, and let it rest.

“Xiao Mo, why were you in such a hurry just now?” Jiang Xin asked, confused.

“You silly girl. We’re two kids who just bought a ton of stuff. The longer we stayed, the more likely we’d be targeted by bad people.”

In truth, the biggest reason was that Xiao Mo was worried about Landlord Fang.

News of two little beggars going on a shopping spree in the city could very well reach Landlord Fang’s ears.

Fortunately, nothing had happened yet.

Even if Landlord Fang found out later, it wouldn’t matter. He wasn’t even going back to the village.

“Have something to eat. This is dinner.”

Xiao Mo handed Jiang Xin a large steamed bun.

Jiang Xin shook her head. “Xiao Mo, you have the filled bun. I’ll just have a plain one.”

“It’s fine. My brothers and I pulled a big score a while back. I have plenty of money.”

“I’d really be fine with a plain bun,” Jiang Xin insisted.

“I told you to eat it, so just eat it. Why do you have to be so difficult?” Xiao Mo tossed the bun into her lap. “Are you going to eat it or not? If you don’t, I’m going to get angry!”

“I… I’ll eat…”

Xiao Mo’s scolding tone startled Jiang Xin. She quickly picked up the meat bun and began to eat it, bite by bite.

Xiao Mo picked up a bun for himself and started gnawing on it.

After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Jiang Xin tugged on the hem of Xiao Mo’s clothes.

Xiao Mo turned to look at her. “What’s wrong?” he asked, puzzled.

The little girl lifted her limpid eyes. “Xiao Mo, I finished eating. Please don’t be angry anymore…”

“Then eat two more. I won’t be angry after you finish them,” Xiao Mo said.

“But I’m full…”

“Eat!”

“O-Okay…”

Jiang Xin could only pick up another meat bun.

As she ate, Jiang Xin muttered under her breath, “You promised you wouldn’t bully me…”

“What did you say?” Xiao Mo asked, turning his head.

Jiang Xin immediately sat up straight, shaking her little head like a rattle drum. “Nothing…”

Xiao Mo didn’t press the issue, instead handing her a gourd. “Have some water.”

’Jiang Xin can be pretty stubborn sometimes,’ Xiao Mo thought. ’But she behaves after you tease her a little.’

“Are you full? Want another one?”

After Jiang Xin had eaten three meat buns, Xiao Mo looked at her little round belly and asked.

“I’m full, I’m really full,” Jiang Xin said quickly. She really couldn’t eat another bite.

“Alright, if you’re full, let’s keep moving.”

Xiao Mo stood up, dusted himself off, and led the little donkey forward.

“Xiao Mo, wait for me…”

Jiang Xin hurried to catch up.

The two of them walked under the setting sun. Xiao Mo studied the map in his hands while Jiang Xin fed the little donkey some grass.

The crimson glow of the sunset stretched their shadows long…

Jiang Xin kept glancing at Xiao Mo’s side profile, as if she wanted to say something.

But every time the words reached her lips, Jiang Xin would press them shut again.

After several attempts, Jiang Xin finally mustered her courage and called out softly, “Xiao Mo.”

“What is it?” Xiao Mo yawned.

“Will… will you abandon me?” Jiang Xin asked softly.

“No,” Xiao Mo answered decisively without a second thought, his eyes still on the map.

The corners of Jiang Xin’s mouth curved up slightly. A warm feeling spread through her chest, and she seemed to gain a bit more courage.

“Then, Xiao Mo, can you not be mean to me?”

Xiao Mo glanced at her. “Being mean to you, or abandoning you. Pick one.”

“…”

The little girl’s eyes blinked rapidly a few times. Then she lowered her head and walked on, seemingly conflicted.

Xiao Mo chuckled to himself. ’Teasing her really is fun,’ he thought.

’It was mainly her adorable appearance and gentle personality. It really made you want to tease her.’

A long, long time passed. The sky gradually darkened, and just as Xiao Mo was wondering where they should spend the night…

Jiang Xin tugged on Xiao Mo’s sleeve and called out softly, “Xiao Mo.”

“Hm?”

“I… I’ve decided…”

“Decided what?”

“Xiao Mo… you… you can be mean to me…”