Brush past each other

  Chapter 6: A Brush Past

  The deep blue sea water waves surged towards the beach, and when the tide receded, it left behind some beautiful shells, which sparkled with tiny lights under the sunlight.

  Geng Xiao walked barefoot on the soft sandy beach, leaving a string of clear footprints behind her. What was she supposed to do? She really didn't know how to face the two men who deeply loved her, and this problem had been bothering her for days. But escaping like this wasn't a solution either. The more she thought about it, the more annoyed she became, and she irritably rubbed her black hair.

  Not far away came Fang Qinglian's gentle cry of "Xiang Er".

  Geng Xiao Yu put away her annoyed mood, turned around and raised a brilliant smile, waving at her. "Mother, I'm coming." She picked up her shoes and slowly ran towards her.

  When Geng Xiao You ran to Fang Qing Lian's side, she had a benevolent smile on her face. "Xiao Er, you're almost getting married, but you're still playing like a child. Look at how much sand is all over your body. Be careful that Ye Ye doesn't dislike you." As she spoke, she gently patted the fine sand off her body.

  By Fang Qinglian's side, she was still the innocent and naive Lan Ruoxuan, blinking her big, shining eyes. "He wouldn't dare," she said mischievously, making a face at Fang Qinglian.

  This kid! Fang Qinglian was laughing so hard she was crying. "Xier, let's go back and eat, your dad has caught a lot of... fish again." Actually, as soon as she thought about those smelly fish, her first reaction was to feel nauseous. Ever since they moved here, He Tian, who had fallen in love with fishing, would bring back a whole basket of seafood every day. It had gotten to the point where she was starting to turn pale at the mere mention of fish.

  "Fish?" Oh my god! These days when she comes to see them, every time they eat, just thinking about it makes her want to vomit. "Uh... mom, I have something to do and will leave first. See you next time." Last time she came to see her parents, the whole table was full of fish, braised cuttlefish, steamed mullet, stir-fried eel, boiled carp... Now she has developed ichthyophobia.

  Fang Qinglian couldn't help but laugh as she watched her leave, this kid is really something! Actually, if she had a choice, she wouldn't want to eat that fish again either. When she gets back, she's definitely going to protest to He Tian, this lifetime she really doesn't want to eat fish again.

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  Geng Xiao You thought deeply and finally decided that instead of staying here being indecisive, it would be better to go out and clear her mind through tempering.

  She quietly slipped two letters into their door crack and tiptoed out of the shadow.

  "Wow!" A pitiful cry came from behind.

  Geng Xiao turned around and smiled slightly at him, "Let's go!" Zun was her contract beast, she knew that even if she didn't tell him to, he would still follow her like a shadow. Because their hearts were connected.

  He blinked his shining green eyes, beaming with excitement as he walked up and grabbed her hand, "Yu, where shall we go to have some fun?" Hehe, Yu was finally all his.

  Go out and play? When did she say that? This guy really only knows how to have fun all day long. She shook her head helplessly and walked forward.

  Two people walked for a day and night, arriving at a small town called Donglin. The streets were filled with the sound of vendors calling out their wares, and the crowd was bustling with activity.

  Zun pulled Geng Xiao You's hand, and his green eyes curiously looked around. "You, what are those red things over there?" He happily pointed at the sugar gourds not far away.

  Geng Xiao Yu looked in the direction he was pointing and found that it was actually a sugar gourd. In her previous life, due to physical reasons, she couldn't play with other children. Even going to and from school was done by family members picking her up, never like other kids who could roam the streets while eating snacks. "That's a sugar gourd, do you want to try some?" She really wanted to taste that sour and sweet flavor.

  Her green eyes shone with sparkling light, a bright smile on her face. "You're really great, You!" Although he didn't eat human food, it was okay to make an exception sometimes.

  Geng Xiaoyu bought two strings of sugar gourds, handed one to Zun and wrapped the other well before putting it in her pocket. She would wait until she found an inn to wash up before slowly savoring them. As for eating on a bustling street, she really couldn't do that.

  He happily accepted the candied hawthorn, and with curiosity, he lightly licked the red sugar coating wrapped around it. Unexpectedly, human things were quite good - sour and sweet. As he walked, he savored the delicious candied hawthorn. Completely unaware of his own green-haired, green-eyed appearance, which had already caused a considerable stir in the small town.

  People on the street curiously sized him up, just like looking at a monkey in a zoo.

  A woman pulled her daughter along, glancing back at him surreptitiously as they walked.

  "Look, mom! That uncle has green hair and even his eyes are green!" She held the little girl's hand, her face excitedly blinking with big eyes, pointing at the nearby statue.

  The woman hastily waved her hand, squatting down to press her index finger against her lips. "Shh! Don't talk nonsense, Niu Niu." Although she didn't know who he was, it's better to be safe than sorry. If they really provoked someone they shouldn't have, things would be bad.

  She quietly turned her head and took a peek, she slightly exhaled and gently patted her own chest, fortunately didn't hear. She was afraid that the child would talk nonsense when they arrived and really anger others. Hurriedly holding Niu Niu's hand, quickly leaving.

  An old lady who was selecting accessories by the roadside, held up the selected accessories and shouted to the stall owner: "Boss, bill!" However, she saw that the boss did not respond to her, but instead stared at them with wide eyes, motionless.

  The old lady followed his line of sight and the jewelry in her hand suddenly fell to the ground with a "clattering" sound. She thought that she had lived for almost a lifetime, but had never seen anyone with green eyes and blue hair before, it was really strange.

  He naturally knew about the commotion around him, he just didn't care. In his eyes, apart from You, everyone else was insignificant and beneath him.

  At the other end of the street, Hu Xue's face was flushed with a sweet smile as she dragged Lan Yun's hand. She asked timidly: "Xi Gege, what else do we need to buy besides rice?" It felt so good that she finally held Xi Gege's hand, his hand was so big and made her feel safe, making her heart skip a beat.

  Carrying a bag of rice, Lan Hanyun withdrew her hand that had been caught without leaving any trace. "We've bought almost everything, let's go back." He planned to find time to have a clear talk with her as soon as he got home, so she wouldn't get deeper into the mire. He walked forward without looking back.

  Looking at her empty little hand, Hu Xue's heart was filled with loss. Wasn't she good enough? She had been so proactive, why didn't Xi Gege still not like her?

  A group of kids on the street were throwing small stones at a beggar in tattered clothes. She was seen with disheveled hair and a dirty face, crouched there.

  "Madman, madman, I'll beat you to death..." The little kid shouted while throwing things and jumping up and down happily.

  Hu Xue couldn't bear to look at the figure trembling in the corner, she quickly ran over. She stood in front of the beggar, scolding those mischievous kids. "Hey! Stop it, you're not allowed to treat her like that. She's already pitiful enough."

  "Oh!" The children cheered and scattered in all directions.

  Hu Xue came to her side, a foul odor hit her in the face. She endured the discomfort, squatting in front of her. With a radiant smile on her face, she comforted her. "It's okay, don't be afraid."

  She lifted her dirty face, smiling foolishly, and muttered non-stop. "Hehe... little wooden fish, knock knock, brother carrying sister running..."

  Lan Hanyun's eyes suddenly flashed with something as she lifted her head, but he couldn't grasp it. "Xiaoxue, let's go. If we're late, Auntie will worry." He continued walking forward, carrying the rice bag without looking sideways.

  Hu Xue took out a few coins from her pocket and stuffed them into her hand. She quickly chased after Lan Hanyun. "Xi Gege, wait for me."

  The beggar put the coins in her mouth, bit them and spat them out. She scrunched up her face and threw them to the ground. She went over to a nearby trash heap swarming with flies and emitting a foul odor, rummaging through it. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, she picked up a leftover bone from someone's meal and gnawed on it contentedly.

  Hu Xue panted and caught up with Lan Hanyun, "Long legs are really good. It almost made me unable to catch up." "Xi Gege, don't you think that beggar just now was very pitiful?"

  "Poor people must have something hateful about them." Lan Hanyun said coldly. He didn't know why, but whenever he thought of that beggar's dirty face, a strange feeling would flow through his heart. It was indescribable and inexplicable.

  Lan Hanyun turned his head and saw a familiar figure across the street. When he wanted to take a closer look, the figure had already disappeared into the crowd. Who? Who was it? Why did his heart feel so excited?

  He ran over and searched everywhere for that figure, but unfortunately, he found nothing. He let out a disappointed sigh and continued to move forward.

  Geng Xiao led Zun into an inn, where the shopkeeper greeted them with a warm smile. Upon seeing Zun's green hair and eyes, he was taken aback for a moment. Indeed worthy of his profession, he quickly regained his composure. With a renewed enthusiastic smile, he asked: "Are you two guests here to dine or stay?"

  Disdainful of speaking with others, she quietly stood by and followed Geng Xiao You without saying a word.

  Her eyes were as clear and cold as water, without a hint of expression. She glanced at her companion, her face indifferent, and said, "Eat, stay in the hotel."

  The guy was startled by her icy breath and trembled slightly. This woman is beautiful, but not like a mortal, and the chilling aura emanating from her body is also unbearable for mortals.

  They say that a smiling face is hard to hit. People in this line of work have seen all sorts of characters. They've also had their fair share of being given the cold shoulder by others. The attendant put on a warm and welcoming smile. "Alright, please follow me, you two guests." He led them towards the stairs, up to the third room on the second floor, opened the door, and said, "Please enter!"

  The room was elegant and spacious, with only some simple and essential furniture. The white curtains fluttered gently in the breeze, giving a very comfortable feeling. "Tell them to bring us food and water," Geng Xiao instructed faintly, walking into the house.

  The fellow smiled warmly and nodded, "Alright! Please wait for a moment, I'll go prepare it. I'll bring it up to you right away." After saying that, he gently closed the door behind them and left.

  Before long, the waiter brought up the dishes and also filled the bathtub with water. The waiter stood by and asked respectfully: "Sir, is there anything else to order?"

  "It's no use." Geng Xiao shook his head coldly.

  The shopkeeper pointed to the bell hanging on the bedside and said, "You can take your time, sir. If you need anything, just pull that bell." The shopkeeper took a few steps away, then seemed to remember something and turned back around with a serious expression, saying, "Oh, right. It's not very safe around here lately, so please don't go out at night."

  Not quite peaceful? Geng Xiao's eyes were full of doubt, she wanted to see what this "not quite peaceful" law was all about. "Sir, let's go out for a stroll tonight."

  Her bright green eyes were full of excitement, great, something fun to play with again.