Chapter 8, Unmasking the Deception

I have a slow constitution, and today I was in a hurry to go out, so I also forgot to apply it I argued

On this slightly chilly spring day, large beads of cold sweat are forming on my forehead

And this dislike is intensifying more and more

Xiao Wang released his grip, sniffed the air a couple of times, and then looked at the stone with great interest: "That medicine has a strong lotus fragrance! Moreover, after two days of use, the condition of the scar should improve significantly"

The question regarding this individual is indeed difficult to answer. In order to avoid the original plot, I do have some thoughts on nurturing him to become a future husband. However, apart from his somewhat charming appearance, this fellow is mischievous all day long, causing trouble, bullying animals, and behaving tyrannically. He is barely literate, prefers to use force when faced with issues, and is truly not the exemplary good child I admire.

Do not act recklessly! Be careful, or I will tell your father! The stone is half a head taller than me, and when it leans down, it casts a shadow over me. Coupled with my immobile hands, I feel a great deal of pressure, so I can only continue to threaten by filing a complaint.

Absolutely not! Faced with those clear eyes, the remnants of my conscience began to interrogate my soul, and the guilt of deceiving a child stirred in my mind, making me, who rarely lies, even more uneasy

Seeing him put on a serious adult demeanor, I finally burst into laughter and gently pulled my finger up along his hand

The stone quickly glanced at my eyes a few times, suddenly stopping its gaze, the corner of its mouth curling slightly upwards, breaking into a faint smile, the sharp little tiger teeth shining particularly bright in the darkness, as if they were about to tear a person apart and swallow them whole. It said, word by word: "You! Deceive! People!"

Thus, my tears ultimately did not fall

This ... ... fact is evident, and I feel a wave of guilt, hesitating as I search for excuses

Although it is said that children in ancient times were precocious and difficult to coax, I was also angered by his tone of speech, so I simply decided to let it all go: "Who would want to marry you! Whether or not to apply medicine is my own business. I truly do not like you, and even if the wound does not heal, I will not marry you. Is that clear?"

While I was browsing, unexpectedly, a familiar-looking young man came out of the rouge shop next to me and called out to me: "Aren't you the flower-faced girl from Li Family Village? Your head is truly distinctive; I spotted you from quite a distance."

My nose begins to feel sour, I want to go home, but there will be no one waiting for me at home, the single apartments on Earth are for one person, Li Family Village is still for one person, it is the same everywhere

Is it that when one is sad, one cannot help but think of Mother Earth? One wants to ask her what to do, but she has long ceased to provide me with answers

Still stubborn as a dead duck! The stone seemed angrier than usual, his knuckles cracking as he clenched his fists. Unable to contain himself, he reached out and grabbed my and the book's cheeks, squeezing them hard several times. Then, pulling closer, he said, "Don't think I haven't noticed. When your eyes are darting around like that, you are definitely lying and plotting! Speak up! What exactly are you up to?"

Your hands are really small. Stone muttered a few words, then pulled back with force, intertwining his fingers, gripping tightly with both hands

I forced a smile and said, "Be careful, I will reclaim everything with interest."

Rest assured, with the elixir sent by the young master, this minor injury will surely heal... Wait! Why is it still so red?!" Little Wang, the manager, said as he spoke, his gaze fixed on my face. He suddenly approached, grabbed me to take a closer look, and frowned, saying, "Why haven't you applied the medicine that Young Master Ming sent you?"

The plan failed, and I shrugged in frustration, muttering softly: "If I don't get married, then I won't get married; at worst, I can find a backup."

Hearing her sharp comments, I became increasingly withdrawn, pulling at the stone to leave

What happened?" Stone furrowed his brow and asked again, his voice filled with dissatisfaction

The stone stared directly into my eyes for a moment, then suddenly turned its head away. After hesitating for a while, it quietly asked, "Silly girl, do you really like me that much? Are you trying to deliberately prevent the wound from healing?"

Silly girl, that medicine is quite valuable, and it was given to you by the young master. Tell your mother not to be so biased, only caring for her son and neglecting her daughter. If you ruin your face, how will you find a husband in the future... Little Wang, who was in charge, was feeling bored and wanted to continue lecturing, but fortunately, Widow Li had prepared the goods. He feared delaying the task, so he hurriedly left without further discussion

"She is not a fool, of course she has painted." The stone hurriedly protected me as we stepped back.

Who cares if you like it? Just try talking, and you will reveal yourself. Stop being so self-righteous. My future wife will definitely be a virtuous beauty. Who would want you, you ugly monster? Even if you cry and beg to marry me, I will not take you as my wife. Shi Tou angrily shook off his hand and turned to leave

I detest this fictional world

Hey... someone is poking my spine with their finger, half-jokingly saying, "Ugly girl, what's wrong with you? Why do you have that face for no reason? Even if I ate three bowls of tofu pudding, it shouldn't make you feel this way, right?"

From the very first day of my arrival, I began to harbor a deep disdain; I feel that the people here are all insincere, that everything is fabricated, that all things are unreasonable, and that all emotions are also unreliable

Moreover, I am twenty-one years old, have a normal sexual orientation, possess a standard aesthetic sense, and absolutely do not have any inclination towards pedophilia. To ask me to go against my conscience and claim that I like an eight-year-old child, to engage in romantic feelings with him... Even if I wanted to play the role of a quirky older sister, I could not bring myself to do so

What are you hiding from? So timid, I won't eat you, truly a person of no standing, always wearing a bitter face. No wonder the young master said you were pitiable last time; now that I see you, it is indeed a fate destined for suffering. The young man helplessly shook his head and continued to give instructions in the shop, "Widow Liu, I need seventy boxes of rouge as usual, thirty boxes of water powder, one pound of various beads, and ten sets of silver-headed face powder. Make sure to pick the best for me; if I find any inferior goods later, it won't be acceptable."

The face of the stone has turned black, and he forcefully dragged me, who was trying to escape, into the alley, gripping my wrists with one hand and pressing them firmly against the wall to secure me.

The sun shone into my eyes. I rubbed my face to restore my usual expression

The intense sunlight obscures the color of the sky, the ancient city remains the same as when I arrived, the people are the same as when I came, yet I have never felt as lost as I do now, uncertain of where to go.

As soon as Shitou reached the entrance of the alley, he immediately turned around and disdainfully said, "I detest women like you the most!"

I certainly like you! One must give up principles for the sake of reality, after careful consideration, I ultimately decided to abandon my pride.

The little girl became shy. Widow Li clapped her hands, laughing joyfully. She threw a flirtatious glance at Manager Wang and casually picked a small yellow silk flower from a basket outside, which cost five coins each, and handed it to me, saying, "Since this is a child known to Manager Wang, I will give you a flower to wear. When you go back, make sure to enhance your makeup and don't style your hair so strangely. Once your injury heals and you are well, you will be a light beauty."

"Nonsense, I was clearly about to cry just now," Shitou looked at me for a while, patted my shoulder, and generously said, "Fool, it's rare to go out and have fun, so put aside anything that makes you unhappy and don't think about it. Later, I'll treat you to Tianji's pine nut candy, so I won't be accused of taking advantage of a girl."

Xiao Wang is in charge, we have been supplying goods to the Nangong family for so many years, when has there ever been a problem? You are truly cautious... A woman emerged from the shop, dressed in plain colors, with an orchid jade hairpin in her hair and a pair of gold earrings inlaid with pearls hanging from her ears. Leaning against the door railing, with a hint of charm in her brows and eyes, she glanced at me and Shitou standing outside and smiled, saying, "This girl has quite a good appearance, her eyes are quite bright, why is she dressed like this? And why has she made her face so colorful?"

I stopped in my tracks and realized that he was the one delivering items from Nangong Ming to me, so I quickly hid behind a rock, retreating like a turtle.

Do you think I would be stingy like a woman? Just eat!" The stone said disdainfully, "Hold my hand tightly! Otherwise, if you get abducted, don't come crying!"

"Shut up!" Stone lowered his head, using one hand to hold my head in place, then brought his nose close to my mouth, his lips almost kissing my chin, and he sniffed repeatedly. I almost thought he was up to no good and wanted to shout 'indecent'. Only then did he lift his head, angrily accusing me, "There really is no medicinal smell on your wound! Why haven't you applied any?!"

I wipe my sweat and turn around