His voice was hoarse, tinged with agitation and a hint of hostility, which made Li Ruo's heart leap into her throat.
"I'd like to see what you've got to hide!"
As he spoke, the scarred man prepared to go back in and forcibly pull Li Ruo out.
However, the boy shouted anxiously as soon as he took a step forward, "Don't go! She has a contagious disease!"
Upon hearing this, the scarred man paused for a moment, then quickly withdrew his foot, looking at the boy with disbelief and asking, "What did you just say?"
The boy glanced at Li Ruo, sighed, and said, "Last month, my sister went to the red-light district to make a living. When she came back, she suddenly broke out in a rash all over her body. People in the slums who know about this said that she has contracted an infectious disease that can be spread through the air and through contact. Boss, you guys must not get too close to her, or you might get infected!"
Upon hearing this, Li Ruo couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth.
So that's why he covered his limbs with red dots.
Since that's the case, she couldn't let the young man's good intentions go to waste.
Thinking of this, Li Ruo shuddered and immediately coughed a few times, revealing the red spots on her exposed skin.
Because the lighting inside the tent was dim, it wasn't immediately obvious that the rash was applied with hot oil.
Upon seeing this, the scarred man was so frightened that he took several steps back, fearing that he would be infected.
He glanced at the woman's tattered cloak inside the tent, thinking she couldn't possibly be a glamorous woman like Li Ruo, and spat out disdainfully, "What bad luck!"
He left a message, then turned and left the tent with a few of his men.
Once the scarred man had walked away, the boy breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to his tent.
"It's alright, he probably won't be coming back tonight."
Hearing this, Li Ruo carefully took off the cloak and looked at the boy gratefully, saying, "Thank you, you saved me again just now."
The boy waved his hand gently and took out a piece of candy from his pocket and gave it to Li Ruo: "I see that you are a little weak. There is nothing good to eat here. Have some candy to replenish your strength."
Li Ruo glanced at the candy whose wrapper had faded slightly, her feelings becoming increasingly complicated.
Although she had just woken up, she could tell that this little guy had lived in the slums for many years and his living conditions were not good. This was probably the only thing he could offer.
"Thanks."
After taking the candy, she remembered the question she hadn't finished asking earlier and continued, "By the way, I was just about to ask, what's your name?"
The boy peeled a piece of candy and popped it into his mouth, saying casually, "My name is Leon."
Lyon.
Li Ruo repeated it, then nodded and said, "I've got it."
Then, she couldn't help but ask with some curiosity, "How did you come up with that idea just now? And... why did you help me?"
Knowing that Li Ruo was referring to the matter of giving her a rash to pretend it was an infectious disease, Leon couldn't help but laugh and said, "For people like us at the bottom of society, how can we survive without some skills? Pretending to be infected with an infectious disease is a trick I often use when I get caught stealing, so that others won't hold it against you."
As for why I helped you.
Leon glanced at Li Ruo, shrugged, and said, "After all, I don't want to just watch the person I just rescued die like that..."
As he spoke, fearing that Li Ruo might overthink things, he added in a low voice, "Besides, when I brought you back, the clothes you were wearing looked expensive, so you must be a wealthy person. You'll give me a reward for taking you home, right?"
His face was full of desire for money, but Li Ruo didn't believe his explanation.
Because she was penniless when she was arrested, her only valuable possession was a bracelet.
But now it's still hanging on my wrist, perfectly fine, and hasn't been taken away.
Moreover, even if we take a step back and say that he saved me twice, I should be entitled to any reward I want.
"Don't worry, as long as I can get back safely, I will definitely repay you."
Leon had only said it casually, but he didn't expect her to take it seriously.
The little guy stared wide-eyed for a moment, then awkwardly replied, "It's...it's okay, just take care of yourself."
Seeing that Lyon seemed a little embarrassed, Li Ruo couldn't help but smile.
This child is even more interesting than I imagined!
Feeling even more uncomfortable under her gaze, Leon blinked and said, "I'll go find you something to eat."
As he spoke, he ran out in a panic, as if someone was chasing him.
After Lyon left, Li Ruo lost interest in joking and her expression instantly turned serious.
Although the danger has temporarily passed, it is not advisable to stay here for long.
But now her leg is injured, and with Darius's men searching outside, it will be difficult for her to leave on her own.
While pondering, Li Ruo immediately thought of Wen Huaiyan, wondering if he had noticed that she was missing.
If we can get in touch with him, then everything will be much easier.
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