Chapter 24: Obtaining a Written Agreement
Watching the reactions of the brother and sister, Mo Yu could not help but curl his lips into a smile. He found them increasingly endearing; every joy, anger, sorrow, and delight they felt was written plainly on their faces.
Look at Lin Qiyue, gnashing his teeth in distress, while Lin Chuyi was rubbing her hands together in excitement. It could be said that she truly had no sense of guilt whatsoever about selling her own brother as if he were a piece of merchandise.
After indulging in her excitement for a moment, Lin Chuyi suddenly looked at Mo Yu with a touch of embarrassment. "Brother Mo, um, how about we write up a note?" Having said that, she quickly clenched her fists, adding, "Don't misunderstand! I don't mean that I don't trust you at all, it's just that I’ve lacked a sense of security since I was a child. But, if you're not willing, I won't force you, really!"
Watching Lin Chuyi’s posturing, Lin Qiyue hung his head even lower. He felt completely ashamed to face Brother Mo. If you say you aren't forcing someone, why are you standing there with a look that says you’re ready to pounce if he dares to disagree!
Mo Yu laughed good-naturedly. "A written agreement would be appropriate, though I'm afraid it's not possible to do so at the moment."
Lin Chuyi paused, then relaxed her small fists. That was true; how could she have forgotten? They were still in a cave. However, she was determined to get a written note once they returned. What if Brother Mo went back on his word? That was thirty taels of silver—enough to feed their whole family for a long time. Her mind began to wander again.
Seeing Lin Chuyi drifting off into her own thoughts, Lin Qiyue quickly said apologetically, "Brother Mo, p-please don't take it to heart. Yiyi just speaks without thinking."
"Who speaks without thinking! You brat, if you keep talking nonsense, watch out, I'll get angry with you!"
Lin Qiyue spread his hands helplessly. "Aren't you already angry?"
"Don't you mind me!" Lin Chuyi put her hands on her hips and glared at Lin Qiyue.
Seeing this scene, Mo Yu could not help but be stunned. Although he had not spent his life surrounded by women, he had certainly met many in his time. Most of the women he knew were gentle, graceful, and well-mannered; a few were lively and cheerful. Yet, this was the first time he had ever encountered a woman so unrefined, unrestrained, and indifferent to her own image.
Lin Qiyue turned his face away in frustration, only to catch Mo Yu’s look of astonishment. His face immediately grew hot with embarrassment. "Yiyi, Brother Mo is still here." The implication was clear: tone it down, stop making a scene, and don't make a laughingstock of yourself.
"Call me Big Sister," Lin Chuyi grumbled, though she obediently sat down.
Seeing that Lin Chuyi had finally settled down, Lin Qiyue nodded with a sense of relief. The girl was finally showing a glimmer of sense; she knew how to maintain her image in front of a man. *He is a god of wealth now, I can't scare him away!* Lin Chuyi thought to herself, rubbing her dainty nose.
If Lin Qiyue knew that Lin Chuyi was only behaving because of that thought, he would likely have run straight home to ask their father to find her a tutor for etiquette.
For a while, no one spoke. The cave fell silent again, and the crackling of the fire became even more distinct.
"Ha..." Lin Chuyi yawned and moved right up next to Lin Qiyue. After a busy afternoon, she was truly exhausted.
"Like a pig," Lin Qiyue muttered, watching Lin Chuyi, who had already fallen asleep leaning on his shoulder. In his view, Lin Chuyi was exactly like a pig: she ate and then she slept.
"Then doesn't that make you a pig, too?"
"Huh?" Lin Qiyue was caught off guard. When he saw the curve of Mo Yu’s lips, he suddenly realized the truth. Right, they were siblings—if she was a pig, what did that make him?
Thinking of the foolish mistake he had just made, Lin Qiyue’s mouth twitched. *Hmm, next time I insult someone, I must be more careful not to accidentally include myself.*