Shi Tou readily agreed.
He thought to himself, "These two people look so rich, they wouldn't lie to me for no reason."
Besides, even if they were just playing me for a fool, it would only be a waste of time. I have nowhere to stay anyway, so what difference does it make where I go?
Min Yueqing had no idea that little Stone was having wild thoughts. What she was thinking about was finding a place for little Stone to wash up and change into clean clothes before eating.
Otherwise, no matter where they go, the stones will be looked at with disdain, and may even be disliked, which would be counterproductive.
Thinking about it, it would be better to go back to the mansion first. There were no public bathhouses at that time, and it would be difficult to find a place to bathe and change clothes on the street.
Stone looked much bigger than Zai Zai. Min Yueqing guessed that he was around seven or eight years old. Although he was thin and bony, his frame had grown and he was taller than Zai Zai.
Thinking of this, Min Yueqing first led the two children back the way they came and entered a clothing store they had just passed.
The proprietress stood behind the counter, watching the three people walk in one after another, completely bewildered.
The first two didn't seem like the type to walk into her shop. As the owner, she knew all too well the quality of her clothes. Even if she wanted to make money off them, there wasn't any fabric in her shop that would meet their standards.
As for the last one, to be honest, it doesn't look like it could be walked in.
The little girl at the back looked like a beggar who had been wandering for quite some time. Her clothes would be beneath the notice of the rich, but were quite expensive for the poor.
Most farmers are reluctant to buy ready-made clothes; they prefer to buy fabric from cloth shops and make their own clothes at home, which is much cheaper.
Let alone this little beggar?
The proprietress, full of questions, came out to greet him and politely asked Min Yueqing, "May I ask what kind of clothes this young master would like to see?"
Min Yueqing pointed to the stone, "Get him a few sets of clothes that fit him."
The shop owner then realized that it was for the little boy.
The shrewd woman immediately seized the business opportunity, and with a beaming smile, she introduced the best ready-made clothes in the store, adding enthusiastically, "Look, these outfits can all fit this child. If there's anything that doesn't fit, you can take them back anytime, and we'll definitely alter them for you."
Min Yueqing reached out and touched the fabric, finding it quite soft. She then waved her hand and bought all the ready-made clothes that the proprietress had recommended.
A few outfits are nothing to her, but the child really needs a few clothes. The one he's wearing is already worn out and doesn't cover anything.
After paying, the proprietress carefully wrapped the clothes and handed them to Min Yueqing. Min Yueqing then passed them to Shi Tou, who was staring intently at her. Shi Tou took them as if in a dream and held them tightly in his hand.
He dared not hold it in his arms because he was too dirty, and even through the bundle, he was afraid of soiling his new clothes.
When Shi Tou entered the store, he assumed that the young master was buying clothes for them and did not associate it with himself at all. But from the moment the young master pointed at him, he felt dizzy and only a few words kept going around in his mind.
"What?"
"Buy it for me?"
"It's me?"
Now, his hands really do feel weight.
Shi Tou secretly resolved that from now on, this young master and the young master would be his benefactors for life, and he would definitely repay them. He would do whatever they asked of him.
Min Yueqing led the two little ones back to the vicinity of the Earl's Mansion. She found a quiet alley and said to Shi Tou, "Stand here for a while, I'll be right back."
Stone was used to wandering and wasn't afraid of being alone here, but he was a little worried that his benefactor wouldn't come back. But that was beyond his control, so he nodded in agreement.
Seeing that he nodded, Min Yueqing picked up the little cub and left. She returned the little cub to Hejing Courtyard and placed it on the ground, instructing, "Don't open your eyes yet."
Pei Ji obediently closed his eyes and stood still, even nodding.
Min Yueqing immediately turned around and left the mansion, flying back to the alley entrance.
Before Stone could begin another wave of wild thoughts, he saw his benefactor walk back alone, his dark eyes instantly sparkling with excitement.
My benefactor kept his word and indeed returned!
Min Yueqing walked to Shi Tou's side and picked up the same "half-hearted" rhetoric she used to fool Pei Ji last time: "Let's play a game. Now close your eyes, and you can only open them when it's your turn."
Although Shi Tou felt a little strange, he immediately did as he was told out of trust in his benefactor.
As soon as Shi Tou closed his eyes, he felt his benefactor's hands reach under his armpits and lift him up, followed by a feeling of being suspended in the air.
But only a moment later, Stone heard his benefactor's clear voice: "You can open your eyes now."
As Stone thought, "The game is over," he opened his eyes, and what he saw shocked him for the umpteenth time today.
He was much older than Pei Ji, and when he saw this phenomenon, he didn't think, "I've met a god," but rather, "My God, my benefactor is actually a martial arts master! He can fly over rooftops and walk on walls!"
It's obvious they've heard plenty of stories.
However, it must be said that human imagination is truly remarkable.
It is based on this magical imagination that we have countless stories and legends. Sometimes this imagination can be transformed into boundless motivation, inspiring us to soar to the heavens and dive into the seas; and sometimes, these imaginations can come true.
At the same time as the stone opened its eyes, our little Pei Ji also did.
When Pei Ji saw his mother turn him and his new friend back into the mansion at the same time, he was so happy that he almost spun around on the spot.
Min Yueqing led the two of them back to the main room quickly.
Before Amei could even ask any questions after entering, Min Yueqing gave her a task: "Take Shitou downstairs to wash up first, and then have the kitchen prepare a lighter lunch for today."
Ah Mei thought to herself: Fine, at least I know the name of the child that Miss brought back.
Then he took the stone away.
For the first time in his life, Shi Tou sat in an exquisite bathtub. He sniffed the air and realized that wealthy people were indeed different; the wooden bathtub was not only carved with patterns but also emitted a fragrance.
He was so dirty that the mud was practically the outermost layer of his skin. It took Amei three buckets of water to wash him clean from head to toe.
After the bath, she took out a set of clothes from the bundle she had reluctantly put down when the child entered the bathtub, changed him from the inside out, and then took him to see the young lady again.
Min Yueqing had changed back into her everyday dress and was sitting on the tatami listening to the little one's innocent words.
Pei Ji had just taken out all the food and toys that she and her mother had bought outside and was picking out little trinkets to give to Amei and Azhu when she saw Amei come in, so she let her choose for herself.
Pei Ji then ran to Shi Tou and pulled him to sit down on the couch with him.
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