Chapter 0005: The Day of Miracles (I)

A Chou let out a sigh of relief, took Niu Niu's hand, and said softly: "Let's go"

Niu Niu's tearful words grew fainter as she walked away, while A Chou remained bowed, unwilling to lift his head

Aunt Pei淡淡 instructed: "Go!"

A Chou hurriedly changed his tone and said: "Yes, Madam Pei, I am unaware of any offense my younger sister may have committed."

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Shopkeeper!

Elder brother

I ... ...

Then I thought: "Where else could my brother be if he is not in Guangzhou?" That little heart finally felt at ease again

Madam Pei smiled and said: "There has been no offense. My mischievous daughter has been insisting on finding a companion of similar age. Just now, I saw this young lady by the roadside; she is clever and quite charming, and my daughter is very fond of her. I have already inquired, and she is an orphan begging for alms. Therefore, it would be better for her to come under my roof and keep my daughter company; it would also provide her with some support."

The graceful movements, accompanied by that alluring figure, leave men drooling.

A Chou is still a boy, not a man. He has no interest in those glamorous, voluptuous women with their ample bosoms and slender waists. His gaze is fixed on the shopkeeper behind the counter, who has a goatee and is busy calculating accounts.

Niu Niu timidly tugged at his sleeve and said, "Brother, Aunt Pei said she would only take me with her."

The boy crossed his arms and politely bowed, saying: "May the shopkeeper's wealth be abundant and business prosperous, I humbly ask for your generosity..."

With a proud chest, a slender waist, and a voluptuous, rounded bottom

Niu Niu squatted under the banana tree, holding her empty stomach, eagerly waiting for her brother's good news

Generally speaking, it is somewhat easier to beg for food in taverns, as the innkeeper, in order to quickly dismiss beggars, will often provide some food. However, if one encounters a stingy innkeeper, then nothing can be obtained. A Chou hopes that the innkeeper of this tavern will not be too miserly

The butterfly, having grown weary from flying, is now resting on her shoulder

Niu Niu still lay by the window, her cheeks marked with dried tears, quietly making plans for the future

What kind of life can you provide for her? Do you want her to be a little beggar for the rest of her life?

A Chou, fearing that Pei Da Niang would grow weary of her, hurriedly said to Niu Niu: "Listen! If you stay by my side, how can I take care of you? You should go with Pei Da Niang. If I manage to make a name for myself in the future, I will come to find you. If you become capable, you can also come to help your elder brother. We promise each other that no matter who achieves success, we will find one another and never part ways! Is that alright?" We promise each other that no matter who achieves success, we will find one another and never part ways! Is that alright?

In the hotel, there are many low couches on both sides. Guests either kneel or sit cross-legged on the mats, with low tables placed in front of them, adorned with food and drinks. They drink, converse, and enjoy singing and dancing.

As soon as A Chou's voice fell, a little girl with a butterfly hairpin emerged from the side of the woman dressed as a man. Playfully tilting her double buns, she looked at him with her glossy eyes and said, "Oh my, how impressive! A little beggar speaks so eloquently. Hehe, my name is Gongsun Lanzhi, what is yours?"

The sound drifted into A Chou's ears with the wind, and A Chou's smile instantly froze on his face

A Chou's face suddenly flushed red, and he struggled to suppress the overwhelming sense of humiliation. He turned to Niu Niu and said, "Niu Niu, how do you..."

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What?

The sound of creaking and grinding, a series of axle twists.

When he entered the tavern, several young and beautiful courtesans were singing and dancing to the music of silk instruments in the corridor

Ah Chou suddenly woke up, realizing that the man-dressed woman must be a person of high status. Therefore, he was not worried that Ah Mei had been abducted by a "trafficker." However, in his haste, he forgot to inquire about the other party's identity and residence. If he were to eventually make something of himself, how would he go about finding Ah Mei?

I became someone else's maid, so I will receive a salary, and I can also learn to do needlework. Once I save enough money, I will come back to find my brother. If my brother still has no work at that time, I will become a seamstress to support him

The gaze of the goatee shifted away from the ledger, casting a cold glance at the boy. The wrinkles on his face remained motionless as he moved a withered old hand from the abacus to his beard, gently stroking the sparse hairs. Then, with a flick of his little finger, he seemed to brush away a fly.

A Chou bowed deeply to the ground, never raising his head.

A Chou stood at the intersection, straining to open his swollen, bruised eye, gazing foolishly in the direction the car had departed.

Niu Niu, you go with Aunt Pei

Wait a moment ... ...

Niu Niu saw A Chou's stiff smile and asked him with concern, but A Chou remained standing, motionless

Upon hearing this, A Chou was momentarily taken aback. After a brief hesitation, he said to Madam Pei, "Madam Pei, I am quite diligent. I can take on a role as a servant or a pageboy, even if there is no salary, as long as I have meals and a place to stay"

Madam Pei smiled and took her daughter's hand, saying, "Daughter, let's go!"

"Mother!" Gongsun Lanzhi was unwillingly pulled by her, pouting.

The woman scolded her with a stern face and asked A Chou: "Are you this young lady's biological brother?"

On both sides appeared lush green grass and towering trees, while the vehicle had long since driven away

She saw her elder brother walking over from the small bridge opposite, and joyfully stood up. The butterflies were startled and flew up again. A light vehicle slowly approached, just as it reached the space between her and her elder brother, blocking her view.

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Aunt Pei shook her head with a smile, her smile as gentle as a spring breeze, yet her words fell heavily on his heart like a lead hammer: "Young man, while she is indeed quite good, it is also because my daughter is looking for a companion; otherwise, would I take in a beggar? I am not in the business of doing charity"

After A Chou bypassed the light carriage, he saw Niu Niu talking to a nobleman who was descending from the carriage. A Chou was startled, thinking that Niu Niu had gotten into some trouble, and hurriedly approached the man with a forced smile, saying: "My younger sister is young and ignorant; if she has offended you in any way, I kindly ask for your forgiveness."

A Chou's heart became as sour as a twisting axle: "This axle needs some oil..."

The simple clothing reveals a hint of alluring skin at the waist, while the skirt hangs down at the sides of the hips, making one wonder if it might fall off with their serpentine movements.

Daughter! Unfamiliar with the rules!

Brother, do not forget what you have said; you promised me, and you must not deceive me! Brother, I will take it seriously...

Ah Chou, without further ado, lifted Niu Niu onto the cart, stepped back three paces, and performed a deep bow to Aunt Pei, saying: "Aunt Pei, I entrust Niu Niu to your care"

Miss Gongsun cheerfully called out: "Niu Niu, come, sit beside me"

It was indeed the uniquely crafted butterfly hairpin by A Chou that piqued Gongsun Lanzhi's interest; otherwise, how could she have spared a glance at a beggar on the street? As a result, after exchanging a few words, even Niu Niu grew fond of her, which prompted her to persuade her mother to agree to take her in as a maid.

It is considered very impolite to walk in front of diners, so the boy went around behind the guests and made his way to the front of the manager through the aisle on one side.

As A Chou was deep in thought, it seemed as if a thunderclap struck beside him, and a voice like a thunderbolt shouted: "Young man, do you know where the Governor's Office of Guangzhou is located?"

A Chou was naturally overjoyed to hear this. A woman who could be treated as a distinguished guest by the local emperor of Guangzhou must have a status that is far from ordinary. If Niu Niu could be taken in by such a noble person, it would truly be her great fortune. Otherwise, not to mention that he currently lacks the ability to fill her stomach, as Niu Niu grows a little older and encounters those with ulterior motives like Xiao Lang, he fears he may not be as fortunate as last time in protecting her.

Niu Niu looked at Aunt Pei, then at her beautifully dressed daughter, and then at the exquisite carriage, her eyes revealing a hint of longing. However, thinking of her brother, who was her only companion, her gaze dimmed again. She resolutely turned her head and said softly to A Chou: "I... will follow my brother"

A Chou said with delight: "Niu Niu's parents have passed away, leaving her all alone and helpless. If the aunt is willing to take her in, it would be the best possible outcome. This kindness, I will never forget..."

In a moment of urgency, A Chou instinctively chased after the direction in which the car had disappeared

Miss Gongsun walked to the side of the carriage, lifted her skirt to step onto the footboard, glanced back, and suddenly stamped her foot in anger, exclaiming: "Little beggar, do you want her to follow you and be a beggar woman for the rest of her life?"

As he slowly straightened his back and gazed longingly into the distance, the passersby hurried along, and the light vehicle at the end of the road was no longer visible

Then get in the car, hurry up and get in the car

Niu Niu looked at him in surprise, stammering, "Elder brother, I..."

She looked up and saw the beautiful little fairy adorned with a butterfly hairpin, leaning over the luxurious carriage, curiously gazing at her and the butterfly on her head

Niu Niu admired Gongsun Lanzhi's butterfly hairpin, so A Chou made her a "butterfly hairpin." Consequently, Gongsun Lanzhi was inspired to take Niu Niu as a maid and companion because of this "butterfly hairpin." It is truly difficult to distinguish who is the cause and who is the effect, as the lines between them are somewhat blurred.

At the intersection, A Chou stood there in a daze, completely unaware of where that car had gone. A Chou thought to himself: "If I remain a worthless beggar, what right do I have to disturb her? If I were to achieve something, even if I am not worthy of speaking to the road supervisor, I could still inquire about a noble's residence that he knows, couldn't I?"

Suddenly, he grabbed Niuniu's slender wrist and turned to run, shouting loudly: "Aunt Pei, wait a moment! Wait a moment!"

Upon seeing that scholar, it was indeed the woman whom he had encountered in front of the governor's office, personally escorted out of the residence by Governor Lu Yuanrui from Guangzhou, which made A Chou's heart even more anxious

He knows that his choice is correct, but he is still too young and lacks the strength to protect Niu Niu, just as he helplessly watched his sister be beheaded without the ability to seek revenge. If Little Wolf finds him, he may not be as fortunate as last time; this presents a significant opportunity that could change Niu Niu's fate for a lifetime

A Chou hurriedly said: "Gong Sun Da Niang, the young man and Niu Niu are not blood relatives, but we rely on each other for survival and share a bond akin to that of siblings. As for Niu Niu's matters, I can naturally take responsibility for her."

This questioning was like a heavy battering ram, striking his heart blow by blow, shattering it into pieces.

The woman smiled faintly and said, "My husband's family name is Gongsun, but I do not share that name. I am Pei; you may call me Madam Pei."

Suddenly, she thought of a question that made her anxious: "At that time, was my brother still in Guangzhou?"

When Niu Niu left, his heart felt empty. With Niu Niu gone, he had no family left. He did not know how to proceed on his path; would he still be a beggar several years from now? If that were the case, would he still seek out Niu Niu?

The carriage came to a stop, and Madam Pei leaned out of the window, asking lightly, "What is it?"

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