Chapter 153
Chi Hui: As for why I was acting so foolishly, what are the benefits of being a good girl? The rewards I get for being obedient are like the food I give a pet after teaching it to hold its paw. That's not what I want.
The good girl of the Chi family: ...Excuse me, is this a metaphor, or is it pointing at me? What happened to you, the one who pretends to be good?
This piece of cloth isn't that magical, and few people are interested in it. Its fireproofing effect has a limit; if left on fire for a long time, the entire cloth will turn to ash, and by then, the words on it won't matter.
"I almost forgot. Besides the fabric, this piece of clothing itself has its own special features. It's impossible for an ordinary person to take it off!" Chi Hui put on gloves and tugged at the white-clothed man's shirt. "If you don't believe me, you can try it yourself."
Chi Hui was not the first person to pick up the man in white. When she saw the man in white being pulled out of the box on the road, she thought someone had dumped a body. But... Anyway, it was so funny to see a large group of people trying to pull the clothes off but couldn't. If they hadn't discovered that someone was peeking, Chi Hui would have laughed for a while longer.
It seems interesting that he can't take it off. Upon hearing this, the interested party immediately sent their servants to try. One group of people watched as another group of people fiddled with the white-clothed man's clothes. The white-clothed man, pinned to the ground, was furious, his face livid, but he could do nothing.
"He seems to be quite angry." Behind the rockery not far away, several maids who were responsible for serving the dishes were hiding there and watching the show.
"What's the matter? I think it's a bit cruel."
"What's cruel about that? I like good-looking people, but he... he dared to deceive so many powerful and wealthy people at once. Whatever consequences he faces are his own fault." Are there fools among the rich? Yes! And there are more than one or two! But there are so many rich people in the garden, and he actually deceived them all! What? Do you think everyone here is a fool with a good temper and doesn't care about anything?
"This dress seems quite interesting." Qin Huan, who was sitting next to them, did not have any inappropriate thoughts. When the servants collectively performed the clothes-tearing performance, she, like everyone else, boredly propped up her chin and chatted with acquaintances, only occasionally glancing at the man in white to check the condition of his clothes.
Tang Rou quietly crossed her legs behind the table for a moment. "It's interesting, but not much. It's replaceable." The rich don't really need it, but the poor can't afford it. The clothes were of limited value to begin with, and they came with a burden. If it weren't for this, Chi Hui wouldn't have brought them to the table for a trade.
Chi Hui: Making money is not the main purpose, the main purpose is to entertain everyone.
Man in white: Who is the burden?
The man in white thought these wealthy and powerful people would laugh at him, but in reality, his social death was not even a new embarrassment to these well-informed people. Tearing his clothes was not a punishment for him, but a process for them to determine whether the clothes were difficult to remove.
As for whether the white-clad swindler would be punished afterward, they would definitely be punished. As for who would punish him and how many times, that's uncertain. The powerful and wealthy might not hold grudges, but their lackeys who want to curry their favor definitely have a very good memory.
It was confirmed that most people could not take off this dress. Several people who were interested in the dress thought about it and made a deal with Chi Hui.
"Cousin, how do you think they will divide it?" Qin Huan tugged at the corner of Qiao Qi's clothes under the table.
Qiao Qi: "..."
"Forget it, cousin, what do you think?" Qin Huan turned his head to look at Bei Qiao.
"Let's go by talent. We can't just divide people." Bei Qiao replied.
Qin Huan nodded: "I think so too."
Qiao Qi: So what is the need for this conversation?
The man in white was lifted from the ground and forcibly led away. The woman performing the pipa bowed and left, and this farce, which was called a performance but was actually a transaction, ended there. Afterwards, everyone changed the topic and continued their conversation. Bei Qiao focused on eating and watching the show. The usually quiet Qiao Qi, on the other hand, showed his talkative side and had a good chat with everyone present.
Qin Huan would occasionally chat a bit, but perhaps because there weren't many people here who shared her interests, she spoke less than Qiao Qi, spending most of her time whispering to Tang Rou and Bei Qiao. Socializing at parties wasn't always effective; when she encountered an environment she didn't like, Qin Huan preferred to hang out with acquaintances.
The party lasted for about half a day, officially ending in the afternoon. People left in groups of two or three, saying goodbye to their acquaintances at the door. Bei Qiao also retrieved Honghong from the garden's horseman, mounted his horse, and said goodbye to Qin Huan.
"Cousin, where are you going?"
"Just walking around alone."
"Are you going home for dinner tonight?"
"...Go back." It's not impossible to go to Qin's house. There is nothing to do anyway.
After parting ways with Qin Huan at the intersection, Qin Huan rode his horse to inquire about the cost of the boat trip. Excluding the shortest straight-line journey, it would take a whole day to get from Novice Village to the nearest beach, and the same would be true for the beach in Linjie City.
This time, Bei Qiao had no plans for the trip, so he planned to find time to go to the sea. If nothing unexpected happened, it would be better to start from Linjie City. After all, the mount really hated the smell of fish.
Because of the previous murder, and the intense heat of midday, there were not many boats moored near the shore. The previous murder case had not yet been resolved, and the police had cordoned off an area on the shore, temporarily barring anyone else from entering.
"Big brother, why are you still at the beach?" A little girl wearing a bamboo hat poked her head out of the cabin of one of the boats. She was one of the children who had stopped Bei Qiao from going to the beach last night. The small cloth bag around her waist still contained some leftover snacks from last night.
"Let's take a boat." Bei Qiao looked around: "Are there only small boats around here?" It is more comfortable to take a big ship for long journeys, and it is more convenient to log off.
"Brother, do you want to take a big ship? The water is shallow here, so we have small boats here. The big ships are all to the east, so it's a long way to go!"
"Where in the east?"
"Where? Just keep walking along the beach! The harbor is huge, you can see it from far away!"
After thanking the little girl, Bei Qiao rode eastward in the direction she pointed, and finally found the deep-water port when it was almost dark.
As the sky gradually darkened, lights began to light up across the harbor. Linjie City's port was vast, teeming with ships, with separate passenger and freight operations. Despite the late hour, the freight area was bustling with activity. Bag carriers scurried back and forth between the ships and the shore, like moving ants, only a bit more boisterous.
Compared to the cargo area, the passenger area was quieter. Aside from the farmhands delivering supplies, few people were on board the passenger ships. Some ships simply stopped to restock, leaving once they were done. Others were anchored awaiting departure, their passengers still far from the crew, their hands idly checking around, waiting for the kitchen to serve dinner.
Bei Qiao found the official passenger ship among the ships in the passenger area and led his horse over to inquire about the price of the ticket. Yes, just like the official inn, the official also operated a ship, with rooms specially provided for players to prevent the locals from accidentally stumbling upon players and discovering any abnormalities in their health. It was a very safe place.
Of course, this sense of security is relative; there's no such thing as absolute defense. However, after purchasing a ticket, players can authorize the staff to trigger the alarm. If a special situation arises, the staff will trigger the alarm to urge the player to log on.
After asking about the price of the boat ticket, Bei Qiao got a brochure from the staff and prepared to go back to study the route. On the way back on horseback, Bei Qiao unexpectedly ran into Yu Qian who was walking alone on the roadside: "Qian Qian Yu Qian"
Hearing someone calling Yu Qian, Yu Qian blinked, then realized that the person was calling her. Looking up and seeing Bei Qiao taking off his mask, Yu Qian burst into tears of joy: "Qiao Qiao, it's so great to meet you, help!"
"Where are you going?" Bei Qiao jumped off the horse and looked at Yu Qian limping towards him: "Are you injured? Do you need medicine?"
"I'm not injured, I'm just tired from walking and my legs can hardly lift up." Yu Qian took a few quick steps, stepped forward and hugged Bei Qiao's arm, and breathed a sigh of relief: "I want to go back to the inn." She wanted to go back to the house, log off, and lie down until she woke up naturally.
"If you want to go back to the inn, you're going in the wrong direction." If she continued walking, Yu Qian was afraid that she would have to spend the night on a boat.
"Ah?" Oh my God!
After lifting Yu Qian, who was almost unable to walk, onto the horse, Bei Qiao sat behind her, pulled the reins and continued on his way: "Why did you come here?"
"I got ripped off." Yu Qian pouted in frustration. "The person I was sharing the car with said I was taking up too much space and asked for more money. I refused to pay, so he left me behind."
"There is such a person? Where is the coachman?" Bei Qiao was a little puzzled after hearing this: Didn't the coachman say a word?
"The coachman didn't seem to notice that I was kicked off the carriage? I'm not sure... Oh, luckily I met you." If I really had to continue walking, I would probably have to sleep in the wild!
Bei Qiao put the mask into his bag, covered his clothes with his cloak, and rode back to the inn with Yu Qian. Along the way, Yu Qian was in a daze, not knowing what she was thinking.
"arrive."
"Oh...Qiao Qiao, do you think I've gained weight?" Yu Qian, who had been silent all the way, suddenly blurted out these words.
"Huh? What did you say just now?" Bei Qiao hugged Yu Qian with one hand, jumped off the horse, and landed easily.
Yu Qian opened her mouth and suddenly regained her energy: "It's okay! I just feel a little hungry."
Yu Qian: Qiao Qiao can pick me up with one hand, so I’m not fat at all.
Yu Qian: She also said that I was too fat and took up too much space... Humph!
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