Chapter 28: Amusing Anecdotes of Helping Others

Seeing that Mo Yu appeared to be asleep, Lin Qiyue scratched his head and began to tidy up the mess on the ground. The more he cleaned, the more alarmed he became; the dark, congealed pools of blood scattered across the floor were no laughing matter.

How much blood had he lost!

Lin Qiyue could not help but glance at Mo Yu, his admiration for the man rising to a new level.

Mo Yu arched an eyebrow in resignation. He was not actually asleep; he had merely closed his eyes to contemplate a few matters. He did not even need to look to feel that intense, burning gaze from nearby.

A faint twitch tugged at the corner of his lips, and for the first time, an absurd thought crossed his mind: Was there something on his face?

When Lin Chuyi woke up, Lin Qiyue had already tidied up the cave, and Mo Yu’s belongings were neatly wrapped in a silk cloth. Mo Yu had already opened his eyes and was sitting quietly to the side. Both were prepared and waiting for her to wake.

Seeing that she had finally stirred, Lin Qiyue hurried over. "Let's go. We need to head back quickly. We didn't tell Father anything yesterday; he’s likely worried sick today."

Lin Chuyi stretched lazily and said dismissively, "Don't worry. Father won't be anxious. He probably thinks we went to the neighboring town to sell some goods."

"Even so, we should still return early. Brother Mo needs his dressings changed."

At the mention of Mo Yu, Lin Chuyi instantly perked up. She subconsciously patted the small cloth bag she carried with her. Feeling it bulge, her face broke into a radiant smile.

"Brother Mo, let me help you." With that, she stood up and trotted happily toward Mo Yu.

Lin Qiyue quickly caught her hand, shoved his small bundle into her arms, and pivoted with practiced speed, hoisting Mo Yu’s arm over his own shoulder. The entire sequence of movements took him only a few seconds.

By the time she realized what had happened, the two men were already walking away. Lin Chuyi stood frozen in place, glaring indignantly at their backs.

Just as she was gesticulating wildly behind their backs, the two men suddenly turned around, catching her in the act.

She was not flustered, however, and simply dropped her hands and followed them. "Hmph!"

"I am helping Brother Mo; you’re too weak. Besides, men and women should keep their distance—it’s not appropriate for you."

Lin Chuyi widened her eyes, displeased. "What’s inappropriate about it? Brother Mo pays me to help him; it’s perfectly normal."

Mo Yu’s mouth twitched. He now understood Lin Qiyue’s earlier actions. He hadn't said a word, yet according to this little girl, if he was helped by her, he had to pay for it?!

"Yiyi, it’s the same if I help Brother Mo; he’s going to pay me, too."

Hearing this, Lin Chuyi’s eyes darted around. *Isn't this boy's money my money anyway?*

At this thought, the gloom in her heart vanished, and her little face blossomed with a smile once more.

Her change in expression was so obvious that both men’s mouths twitched simultaneously.

Lin Qiyue looked up at the sky, feigning indifference. "However, you already sold me to Brother Mo for my entire life for twenty-eight taels of silver. So, any money I earn working for Brother Mo is just being deducted from those twenty-eight taels."

Lin Chuyi’s face fell instantly. She glared at Lin Qiyue, gritting her teeth. "You brat, are you even my real brother?"

*How can you side with an outsider? Do you have any idea how hard it is for me to make a little money?*

Lin Qiyue lowered his head and rubbed his nose. "Ahem, genuine and authentic."