Chapter 24

"Okay," Xue Shun said calmly, "Let's go for a walk."

He made up his mind and waved to the people behind him, saying, "You guys go back first."

Then he took Shen Jiao and Qiong Zhi for a stroll.

These days, pure walking gameplay is rare.

Shen Jiao's feet hurt a little.

Qiongzhi still thought she was fleeing.

Xue Shun, the lame man, was strong-willed today. The three of them walked for an hour and ate half a peach. The vendor gave it to them because he saw that they were well-dressed. If they didn't buy it, they would have said it was bad luck.

Xue Shun broke the peach into three halves as if nothing had happened.

Every time Shen Jiao took a bite, he felt like he was eating his backbone and dignity, but before he could taste it, it was gone, just like his face, which was so vague that it was hard to understand...

"Sister, did I come up with a bad idea?" Qiongzhi said in a low voice, blaming herself a little.

Shen Jiao said decisively in a whisper: "It's not your fault that he picked at me."

A stingy person like Xue Shun calculates his money clearly. I'm afraid he will be turned into paper and burned even after his death. They want to get some benefits for no reason. It's like a fool's dream. They can't figure it out even if they are crazy. How can they blame themselves?

Shen Jiao glanced at the back of his head unhappily.

Xue·Stingy·Shuntou said without replying: "Stop mumbling, are you thinking I'm deaf?"

Shen Jiao: ...

My ears are quite sharp.

He pulled off the jade pendant from his waist and handed it to me unhappily, saying, "Go ahead and pawn it."

Shen Jiao followed his gaze and saw a pawnshop.

"Sir, we shouldn't be that serious, right? We just made a fortune."

"I have to bring it too."

Yes!

Shen Jiao suddenly realized: "So why not bring it?"

Xue Shun’s money cannot be touched easily. Shen Jiao thought he had taken it himself, but it turned out that he didn’t?

"What kind of prodigal son would need to spend money when he goes out? Why would he bring money with him if he doesn't spend it? What if he loses it? Isn't it reasonable for him not to bring it? Just go if you are told to go. Why are you talking so much nonsense? Besides, just go back."

Xue Shun almost jumped up as if his tail was stepped on, and spoke a long string of words quickly and anxiously.

Shen Jiao subconsciously took the jade pendant but didn't move. She was about to say that she had money with her.

Then a familiar and bold voice came from above: "Seventeenth Brother!"

Xue Shun also heard it and raised his head slightly, but did not immediately turn around to look for the voice. Instead, he pulled the jade pendant back, ruffled the tassels and held it in his hand. He raised a bright smile and turned back to wave: "Sixth Brother!"

It would not be an exaggeration for Shen Jiao and Qiongzhi to say that the look and expression were something they had never seen before in their lives.

"Sir, are you possessed by evil spirits?"

Seeing Xue Lang, not only did he not run away, but he was so happy? Did he forget how uncomfortable he felt last time?

Shen Jiao was shocked.

Xue Shun smiled widely, tilted his head, moved his lips, and said softly, "Shut up! If you dare to talk nonsense later, I'll walk on the street by myself until dawn."

Shen Jiao: ...

Before they could answer, Yu Nu had already left the restaurant and stood in front of them.

"Greetings, Mr. Seventeen. My young master invites you upstairs for a chat."

"Okay, I haven't seen Sixth Brother for a long time, let's go now."

Xue Shun agreed very readily.

Shen Jiao glanced at Yu Nu and said without a trace of nonsense: She was also shocked.

The three of them followed Yu Nu into the private room on the second floor.

The Sixth Young Master and the Eleventh Young Master were sitting inside.

Xue Shun bowed and said, "Sixth Brother and Eleventh Brother, you are in such a good mood. Are you out here to have fun too?"

"I'm not as free as you." The Eleventh Young Master was not in a good mood.

Xue Lang laughed heartily and stood up, saying, "Don't ask him about it. Your eleventh brother has been ordered to supervise the construction of the county's lantern mountain. He's always busy with things and makes everyone angry. Sit next to me and ignore him. Let's go for a walk later, brothers."

"Okay, as long as it doesn't interfere with Sixth Brother's important work."

Xue Shun agreed immediately and was quite happy. However, anyone who knew him could sense that something was wrong.

Normally, Xue Shun behaved like a lamb as soon as he left Liao'e Courtyard. He looked very honest. Even when he was talking and laughing, he was obviously just agreeing with others. He seemed a little reluctant when asked to do something. This was the first time he was so enthusiastic and straightforward.

Xue Lang's eyes were filled with curiosity. "Nothing is more important than us brothers. I just saw you down there, and you seemed to be calm. But what happened?"

"It's not a big deal." Xue Shun's eyes turned red as he spoke, and he didn't look like nothing was wrong at all.

Xue Lang's heart moved: "Look at you, what can't you tell your brother? Do you have something to hide from your brother? Come on, tell me, no matter what, I will make the decision. But how did these two little maids make you angry?"

He turned around and glanced at Shen Jiao with emphasis.

There is something wrong, Shen Jiao thought to himself.

The Eleventh Young Master also looked over curiously: "Are you so useless? Do you let the servants bully you?"

Xue Shun shook his head: "It's none of their fault. I was not paying attention when I was walking and broke my mother's belongings. I was just angry with them."

Shen Jiao: A relic? Didn’t you buy clothes as a gift?

He spread out his hands, and because he had clenched them too tightly, the jade pendant had left deep red marks on his hands.

The jade pendant on my hand is of average quality and has a crack on it (it was knocked a while ago), and the pendant is in a mess (it was just pulled). It looks worthless (how good can it be as a gift)? But once the word "relic" is added, it becomes priceless.

The Eleventh Young Master and Xue Lang were both silent for a moment.

Xue Shun retracted his hand and forced a smile: "This is not a big deal. Let's not talk about it anymore. Don't disturb the brothers' interest."

"It's already disturbed," the Eleventh Young Master scratched his head and took off the jade pendant and said, "How about I give you my mother's. It's still my mother anyway, and this one is still alive."

He is quite generous.

Xue Shun refused, saying, "How can I take away Eleventh Brother's beloved thing? Besides, since it was given by Zheng Xiaoniang, this jade pendant also shows the love for her son."

"Oh, it's okay. Take it. I don't like it. She kept nagging me to wear it, saying it was blessed by a master. I think she was deceived. The older she gets, the more confused she gets. I have a box of them and they all say they are blessed. It's enough to tire out several masters, but she won't listen. If you like them, take them all. I'll ask her to send them directly to you later. After all, we are all sons, so who doesn't pity us?"

He sat there happily, as if he had solved a huge problem.

I wonder if his mother can still laugh after raising such a straightforward son...

Xue Shun was in a dilemma whether to take it or not, so he looked to Xue Lang for help.

It would be strange if Xue Lang let him take it. He was a step slower and let this big idiot get there first. If he really let him take it, wouldn't he be giving away this opportunity to show favor in vain?

He pressed his finger on the jade pendant and flicked it back: "Just wear it for now. If you lose Zheng Xiaoniang, she will still forgive you.

The deceased is gone, how can others give the same gift?"

The Eleventh Young Master nodded awkwardly, and when he was halfway through tying it back, he suddenly said, "That's not right, Sixth Brother. How did his mother die? Didn't she run away and leave him behind?"

Damn it, I told you to get confused. Brother showed you the jade pendant, and you showed him your heart, right?"

The Eleventh Young Master slammed the table and glared!

Xue Shun was really sad that the jade pendant he had obtained flew away. He argued with tears in his eyes: "How can dying in my heart not be considered death..."