dognovel Chapter 76 Entering the Year (1)
Chapter 76 Entering the Year (1)
After successfully having a heart-to-heart talk with Ji Huohuo, the relationship between the two visibly recovered.
He would see the child around him every now and then, who would often come over to chat, pull him along for walks, and even hug him tightly and rub his fluffy head against him for no apparent reason. Faced with all this, he felt helpless but could only indulge this special student.
Then, turning around, they could see their mother standing in the distance, staring at them with a look of utter disappointment.
These were strange days, but also heartwarming.
As the New Year draws ever closer, the festive atmosphere in the streets and alleys grows ever stronger. Bright red lanterns hang high, illuminating a joyous and peaceful scene, while the sounds of laughter and cheerful chatter fill the air like the most beautiful melody.
Even though he was invited here for the festival, he still had to do his part, such as cleaning. Although he was injured, he could actually handle these tasks!
Then Ji Yan snatched the broom from his hand.
"..."
Fine, if I don't want him to work, I don't want him to work. I should just think about what gifts to give them.
After all, this is the first time someone has spent the Lunar New Year with him, so it should be commemorated and planned properly.
"Chinese New Year is so lively... there are so many people..."
"Keep your fire in your pocket, this time I'm going to hold you tight."
"Let's not end up separated again like last time during the dragon boat race."
Walking with Ji Yan through the bustling streets, they found the streets completely packed with people. The air was filled with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, offering everything from a dazzling array of handicrafts to mouthwatering delicacies.
Gazing at the bustling world, he lowered his head, his gaze falling on Ji Yan, who was intently organizing the list in his hands. He gently patted the top of his head.
"It's Chinese New Year today, let's see if there's anything we haven't bought yet?"
"If everything is almost ready, we can take a stroll around the streets."
"After all, it's still early, and staying at home all the time isn't a good habit."
Don't be like he was before he came into this world, spending all his time at home playing games!
If he weren't truly alone, why would he willingly stay at home all day, wasting his time in front of a game screen?
Prolonged gaming not only leads to boredom but can also cause significant damage to the eyes.
He carefully put away the papers, then slowly raised his head to look at Mo Wunian, who had been constantly muttering about him all the way. A sense of helplessness welled up in his heart. Faced with this situation, he could only sigh silently, momentarily at a loss for words.
He's been treating the other person the same way for the past few days, and that person hasn't noticed anything amiss...
It's really because he's so young that we still treat him like a child...
Or are they just too afraid to admit it?
"Hmm... I've almost finished buying everything."
"We're missing one or two items, and I happen to remember there are some sold around here."
"Let's go then! The sooner we finish shopping, the sooner we can go shopping together!"
There are so many activities for the Chinese New Year... We'll do as many as we can!
He gently leaned closer, grasped the other's hand, and winked, gesturing for Ji Yan to lead the way: after all, he really didn't know the way. You see, before coming here, Mo Wunian was a complete homebody, having almost never set foot in the streets and alleys of Jinzhou City.
I don't know how that person endured it all by themselves for so many years.
He would call his opponent the strongest!
"Teacher, may I go in and pick one out?"
"There are quite a few people, so you might have to wait a while..."
"Of course, no problem! I'm not a 3-year-old!"
"It's not that easy to lose, go ahead and don't worry."
Seeing the doubt and disbelief on Ji Yan's face, he couldn't help but sigh softly, raising his hand to pat his forehead with a hint of helplessness. Then, he gently tapped Ji Yan's forehead and decisively pushed him into the shop.
"I'm six years older than your teacher!"
"I trust you so much, what are you afraid of!"
"Go do your thing. If you really can't find anyone, you can still use communications!"
Watching that person slowly and deliberately walk into the shop, looking back every few steps, Mo Wunian really didn't know how to describe this student:
So what if he's injured a lot? Is it really necessary to treat him like a treasure and protect him all the time?
The sigh of the Great King of Endurance (-i_- )
Standing in a corner of the block, he silently waited for his students. He had no intention of listening to the surrounding gossip, but his senses were a thousand times sharper, and even though it wasn't intentional, those fragmented conversations still involuntarily reached his ears.
"Have you heard... General Geshu is back..."
"Really? Fake?... The general hasn't been back for several years..."
"Every year I've been guarding the frontier... and yet the general has returned under these circumstances..."
"Do you even know where I live...? If I were lucky enough to get a picture taken of me, it would sell like hotcakes for those fans..."
"All I'm thinking about is money... but I did manage to find out a little bit about where to stay..."
"The location is a bit out of the way...it seems to be at the entrance of an alley..."
"What... such a deserted place..."
"Never mind... I'm still pretty scared my life is in danger if I get caught taking these photos secretly..."
"Cough cough cough..."
He was startled to hear this news at this moment, and coughed a few times involuntarily. However, in the next instant, the person's image clearly appeared in his mind.
"...at the alley entrance..."
"It really does look like where he lives."
That place was indeed quite deserted, far from the town center, and even the light couldn't penetrate it...
But then again, it makes sense considering it's where that person lives.
"Looks like this buff is actually somewhat useful... I've managed to gather information this way."
Although that kid only has a vague impression of him now, and the two even had a fight a few months ago...
Ultimately, that person had lent a helping hand at a crucial moment, even saving him in a critical situation. At this time of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new, it was only right to express some gratitude and offer a token of appreciation.
Even though that guy has no shortage of women or money... he still has to express his feelings.
He stood up and his gaze fell directly on a stall not far away: a stall that specialized in selling all sorts of rare and exotic items.
Then, subconsciously, he looked up at the shop: judging from Ji Yan's current height, he figured he'd have to squeeze through the crowd for quite a while before it was his turn, so he didn't care and left his spot.
"Dude, how much do you sell these for?"
He walked up to the stall, pretending to ask the vendor something, but his eyes were already fixed on what the vendor needed; he was just making small talk.
"Then you've come to the right person! I sell everything here."
"I have items for both protection and good fortune in marriage..."
"Uh... if all else fails, I also have some that I can force myself on..."
"But it'll cost extra!"
Seeing the stall owner's sudden surge of excitement, the black lines that had been swirling around him vanished instantly. However, after uttering those words, the stall owner froze, clearly deeply shaken by their content.
You're not a buddy? He just used one basic attack and you used all your cards?
And what does the rest of the text mean?! Can't you tell that he's still a minor in this body?!
The stall owner seemed to realize he had gotten a little too excited, scratched his head helplessly, then sat down and returned to his normal self.
"Cough cough cough... There's no other way."
"Business has been so bad... that's why I'm a little agitated."
"It seems this customer must have had something in mind for a while now, right?"
How much is this red thread?
"Oh, you mean this thing..."
"Wait a minute? Why would anyone buy this?"
The stall owner was stunned, looking at the ball of thread the other person was pointing to with some doubt. After repeatedly confirming, he could only nod in slight shock.
"I thought you were going to buy that kind of 'red thread'..."
"Brother, I'm a minor."
"...Being a little precocious isn't necessarily a bad thing."
"I am a soldier returning home at night."
"I was wrong"
After a brief struggle, the stall owner, though puzzled, still wrapped up the item and handed it to Mo Wunian.
"Although this kind of fabric is extremely rare and fireproof... because there are only a few skeins of silk thread available, the price cannot be set too high..."
"What do you need it for?"
Holding the object in his palm, he could clearly feel that the frequency it emitted was indeed different from that of other objects.
However, it would still be somewhat difficult to withstand that guy's purple flames at full power.
I still need to get it remodeled, and maybe give it a makeover while I'm at it.
"Make something and send it to a tsundere."
"Although he hasn't reached that point yet, he still needs to show his feelings..."
He wanted to say a few more words, but then his phone suddenly rang. He knew without even guessing who was calling.
"The money has already been given... Someone at home is calling me back..."
"Goodbye"
The stall owner watched the other person leave, looking completely bewildered. He scratched his head, puzzled, indicating he didn't understand the mentality of young people these days.
"...Is this the kind of thing people give as gifts these days?"
"What kind of person would need this kind of fire-resistant fabric? Especially since there's so little of it."
Oh well, business is a good thing, why should he care so much?
Meanwhile, on the other side, Mo Wunian quickly put the items back into his spatial storage and then immediately re-established communication.
"Teacher! Where have you been?!"
"I looked around but didn't see you..."
Oh my, this overflowing grievance is unbearable, I can't take it anymore.
"I went to buy some things, don't worry."
"And...I saw you again."
On the other side, Ji Yan, who was anxiously searching for someone, froze the moment he heard those words. Then, in the bustling crowd, he saw the figure running towards him.
"Ji Yan! He's here!"
He squeezed through the crowd to stand next to the other person, patted the still absent-minded Ji Yan, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"Here we are! Don't be in such a hurry!"
Have you finished shopping?
"I've finished shopping, and I asked the shopkeeper to send the items back for me."
"Oh~"
He lowered his eyes, gazing at Ji Yan who had suddenly begun to avoid his gaze, and sighed softly. Glancing at the time, he realized there was still some time before lunch. A thought crossed his mind, and he slowly reached out and grasped the other's hand.
"In that case, let's wander around this morning!"
"Just consider it a break!"
"...You can't possibly refuse me, can you?"
Feeling his hand being gripped tightly by the other person, and the grip gradually tightening, he knew that the other person had tacitly agreed to his suggestion.
"Cough cough cough... There's no need to be so tight."
After all, he amplifies every sensation a thousandfold. What might not have seemed like much effort to the other person could feel, but he was actually experiencing pain.