“Yes, you heard me right again. I did know it was going to rain that day, but I wasn’t really sure at the time, so I didn’t warn you.” Hong Xiaoduo smiled as she looked at the incredulous expression on their faces.
"Besides, even if I had told you back then, you probably wouldn't have believed me, since you have years of experience as镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) and could roughly predict the weather."
Even if we remind you, you won't really consider stopping to rest and wait for that unknown rain to fall before continuing your journey.
If I were an older person, you might have to think twice before I spoke, but I'm just a young woman, right? Seeing that he didn't respond, Hong Xiaoduo continued.
It wasn't that he was afraid the other party would misunderstand or anything; they were just strangers who had met by chance. It was just that he felt a little uncomfortable after learning that some of the bodyguards had fallen ill from being caught in the rain.
Whether it was the first time they taught the mistress of their escort agency a lesson, or later when the mistress was kidnapped, none of these escorts showed any anger or hostility towards her.
On the contrary, every time we met, it was very friendly.
So I felt a little guilty, but now that I've said it out loud, I feel much better.
She didn't care what the person in front of her would think after hearing this.
"I never expected that you, young lady, would have such abilities. I admire you." Tang Xihua thought about it and realized that what she said was true. Even if she had warned that it might rain, he probably wouldn't have actually believed her and stopped to wait.
At most, I would say to her, "Thank you."
"What skill or not, it's just that I was bored on the long journey, so I thought of something to pass the time," Hong Xiaoduo said casually.
"Oh? Then may I ask, young lady, could you tell me the weather forecast for the next few days?" Tang Xihua continued the conversation.
He didn't care whether she actually knew how to read the weather; he just felt good talking to her like this, as if the dark clouds that had been weighing on his heart for days were gradually dissipating.
"The next two days will be sunny, but the temperature will drop a bit the day after tomorrow. I can't tell what will happen after that for now." Hong Xiaoduo's gaze seemed to be on the teacup she was playing with in her hand, but she was actually looking at the information displayed on the bracelet on her wrist.
Seeing that she actually responded, Tang Xihua couldn't help but look at her. Was she that confident? They were going to travel together, so what if the weather wasn't as she described tomorrow or the day after? Wouldn't she feel awkward?
But then I thought, looking at the starry sky, the weather for the next two days should be clear and sunny with blue skies and few clouds.
"You really can go and rest," Tang Xihua couldn't help but say again.
With herself and dozens of bodyguards, she really doesn't need to stay up all night guarding things.
"Alright, then thank you for your trouble, Chief Escort Tang." Hong Xiaoduo said as she put down her teacup. She was probably really sleepy, because the tea didn't seem to refresh her.
Tang Xihua really didn't expect that she would actually listen to advice and go into the tent to rest.
In the blink of an eye, the person had already entered the tent.
What's going on? Didn't I suggest that they go and rest? Tang Xihua shook her head and smiled bitterly, but she didn't go back to her side. She remained sitting there and even added a few more branches to the fire.
Thinking of the injuries on the two thugs she had dealt with, Tang Xihua laughed self-deprecatingly again. She had such skills, her kung fu was even better than hers, yet she was still trying to protect them.
The one who should feel embarrassed is myself!
But it's really hard to believe. Even though I was so close to her just now, I still couldn't imagine that she was the one who crippled those two villains.
Based on the atmosphere of our conversation, if we travel together for another day or two, it wouldn't be too presumptuous to ask her what kind of hidden weapon she used, would it?
At this moment, Hong Xiaoduo, who had just entered the tent and lay down, remembered something. This head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) Tang travels all over the place, so she should ask him about the locations of rivers, lakes, and seas. He should know, right?
Before drifting off to sleep, I kept reminding myself that I must ask him when I see him tomorrow.
Are you saying you won't do anything just because you can't buy a useful map? Can a living person die from holding in their pee?
As the sun rose, Tang Xihua and the others noticed that the seven children in Hong Xiaoduo's tent had all come out one after another, some adding firewood to the fire, others fetching water to wash up. Half an hour had passed, but the young woman still hadn't come out.
Tang Xihua and the others had already eaten breakfast, and according to usual practice, they should have continued their journey by now. However, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) said he wanted to come along, and since the adults hadn't gotten up yet, they could only continue waiting.
The children across the way were already eating quietly, but there was still no sign of that person.
"He can really sleep," the bodyguards thought to themselves.
When Hong Xiaoduo woke up and opened her eyes, it was still pitch black all around. What was going on? Was it still dark? She reached out and touched the side, but found nothing.
Hong Xiaoduo immediately realized what was going on: "I'm awake," she called out to the outside.
Then they heard footsteps approaching outside the tent, followed by rustling sounds, and then light entered the tent as the tent curtains were rolled up.
Then, Tang Xihua and the others saw that the older children over there started to get busy again, carrying water into the tents. When they came out a short while later, they were carrying bundled luggage and putting it into the donkey cart.
Finally, the young woman came out; judging from her attire, she had already washed and dressed.
She walked to the long table and sat down. Some children brought her some hot food, while the other slightly older children were already taking down the tent. They skillfully folded, rolled up, bundled it, and carried it onto the donkey cart.
After the young woman finished eating and stood up, the children began to tidy up the long table and the folding stool she had just been sitting on.
They had already packed their things and were sitting there waiting for the group of one big and seven small bodyguards, as well as their head bodyguard, Tang Xihua. They were filled with mixed feelings.
I originally thought that it must be very hard for her, a young woman, to travel with seven children. But now it seems that she is not hard at all, but is clearly enjoying herself.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Otherwise, let's just go our separate ways from now on," Hong Xiaoduo said to Tang Xihua, who was walking towards her, before getting into the carriage.
It's not just politeness; I'm genuinely a little embarrassed. There's nothing I can do; she likes to sleep in late, and her seven children spoil her in return, so she can't change it overnight.
"There's no time limit for this shipment. We just need to deliver it, so there's no need to rush." Tang Xihua showed no sign of complaint.
Since we invited them to come along, it's not fair to expect them to act according to the standards of a security escort agency!
They were originally quite relaxed and carefree, but now that they've become uncomfortable with their own constraints, it's no wonder they're unwilling to continue traveling together.
"Chief镖师 Tang, I have something I'd like to ask you, but never mind, let's wait until the morning break." Hong Xiaoduo didn't want to delay his journey, so she changed her mind at the last minute.
Anyway, while resting here yesterday evening, I successfully collected river water again.
Upon hearing this, Tang Xihua almost blurted out, "It's okay to ask now if there's anything wrong," but seeing the bodyguards who were already ready to depart, he swallowed the words back…
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