Mountain and sea lantern

Chapter 37 I don’t deserve it

So the guy picked up another book and threw it out, still looking displeased.

Shi Chun turned around and said to Da Shitou who was accompanying him, "You pay."

Dashitou glanced at Wu Jinliang beside him, feeling a little helpless. He had promised Wu Jinliang to treat him before, so it didn't matter if he treated him, but what was the meaning of buying two copies of the same book? He guessed that he wanted to give one copy to the big guy.

Wu Jinliang was in high spirits, thinking that he also had a copy, but Shi Chun took both copies and left. Wu Jinliang and Dashitou looked at each other in silence, one followed and the other paid the bill.

The few of them had not walked far when they met Lao Dong who had returned from reporting. Lao Dong told Shi Chun that Miss Miao had agreed to meet her.

Shi Chun said there was no rush and he would change his clothes first.

When he was in exile, he always dressed neatly when he went to see the Miao girls. Now that he was here, he could not be tattered.

Lao Dong had no choice but to persuade him to hurry up, saying that it would be bad to keep Miss Miao waiting for a long time.

The group went straight to the clothing area. After a while of selection, Shi Chun picked out a pair of black shoes, randomly picked out a set of inner clothes, and finally chose a blue shirt as the outer coat.

He originally wanted to buy a white one, thinking that white clothes looked better and more refined. But when he saw that it did not look good on Wu Jinliang next to him, he gave up.

He was fully dressed, with his hair pinned up, and he looked quite energetic, except for the dark and cracked skin on the back of his hands, lips and cheekbones that was difficult to change for the time being.

When going upstairs, Shi Chun handed a book to Wu Jinliang and took one in his own hand.

He was stopped and interrogated several times along the way before he finally arrived at the door of Miao Yilan's case room.

Che Si greeted them at the door. When several people entered, Miao Yilan looked up and put down the pen in her hand immediately.

The beautiful feather on the table disappeared, and she put it away temporarily. She didn't mean anything else, but she didn't want Shi Chun to have any misunderstandings after seeing it. She just admired the beauty of the feather, and had no other intentions.

Shi Chun stopped where he was, leaned against the antique shelf beside him, crossed his arms and the books on his chest, and put on a self-proclaimed handsome look. He and Miao Yilan looked at each other for a while, and suddenly they both smiled at the same time.

Although she was laughing, Miao Yilan still stared at Shi Chun's clothes and looked him up and down. It was the first time she saw him dressed so decently.

He did look more gentle, but she knew very well that this guy's gentleness was all fake.

It's not that she had a keen eye to see through it, but she learned a lot from her mother. Not to mention the process of fighting and ruthlessness, there were many deaths under the knife.

Seeing her looking at him like this, Shi Chun stood up straight, then opened his arms and turned around, allowing her to admire him, and asked, "How is it? Is it not so rustic now?"

It turned out that he also knew that he was very unsophisticated in the past, and this was the first time he was so self-aware in front of Miao Yilan.

"Very energetic." Miao Yilan praised, and did not forget to raise her hand and knock her jade fingers towards Wu Jinliang, greeting him in a soft voice, "Big guy."

The gentle and refreshing look makes people feel comfortable when looking at it.

Wu Jinliang nodded happily, "Hello, Miss Miao."

Shi Chun stepped forward and took out the book, offering it with both hands, "I don't know if you have read it, but I just bought it. It is the first book I have ever bought in my life. I am giving it to you."

Da Shitou, who was watching from behind, suddenly felt a toothache and wanted to say, "I bought this, okay?"

He was really impressed that people bought things as gifts without paying for them themselves.

Wu Jinliang grinned again, as if he was enjoying the fun. He already knew that Shi Chun was just playing around with this Miao girl.

Che Si, who was watching from the sidelines, was also enlightened and finally witnessed what had been rumored before.

Miao Yilan stood up and took the book, patting it gently, and said with a smile: "You asked for a great gift right away, okay, I've already bought it, I'll accept it."

Shi Chunkong put his hands behind his back and paced around the room, looking at the environment. He walked to the balcony and saw the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains outside. He turned back and shouted, "This place is much better than the prison."

Miao Yilan also walked to the balcony, looked around, and nodded: "Not bad."

Obviously, she had seen better ones, so what she saw was just average.

Shi Chun, with an envious look on his face, raised his hands and leaned on the railing and said softly, "That's great." Miao Yilan also leaned on the railing with both hands and asked, "What are your plans after you get out?"

Shi Chun admired the beautiful scenery and said, "Let's take it one step at a time. I will return the 40,000 gold coins I borrowed from you as soon as possible."

Miao Yilan: "Why don't you come to Bowang Tower? I can ask for you two. It shouldn't be a big problem."

Wu Jinliang's eyes lit up when he heard this. Lao Dong and Da Shitou smiled at each other, thinking that it was good to be together again.

Che Si was secretly surprised and wondered, could it be that this Miao girl really had that kind of interest in that guy?

"Thank you." Shi Chun declined politely, "I want to find something to do on my own."

When these words were spoken, everyone was surprised.

Especially Wu Jinliang, who seemed a little anxious. After making a fortune, he would be able to enter Bowang Tower again. How great it would be! Why would he refuse such a good thing that others could not even ask for?

Miao Yilan asked in confusion: "Isn't Bowang Tower good?"

Shi Chun: "It's not that Bowang Tower is bad, but what others give is limited, and I want too much."

Miao Yilan tilted her head and stared at his profile in a daze, then she chuckled and shook her head, "Sure enough, you've already come out. You're no longer in the land of exile. There's no need to pretend anymore."

In the past, as long as she dared to speak, this guy would immediately act as if he was willing to go through fire and water for her. There was no reason for him to disobey. Every time they met, he would say a bunch of cheesy love words to her. Now that he suddenly stopped talking, she was really a little uncomfortable with it.

"I'm not pretending. You're so beautiful and a good person. I really like you, but I'm not worthy!" Shi Chun said as he slid his hand from the railing to Miao Yilan's hand. The two hands, one big and one small, one white and tender, the other rough, dark and cracked, were two hands with completely different destinies. He smiled and asked, "Do you think we're a good match? If you can say the word 'good match', I'll give up everything and go nowhere. From now on, I'll be at your side and let you do anything for me. Can we be a good match?"

Look at her and wait for her answer.

Everyone in the room was waiting for Miao Yilan's reply.

It's true, when it comes to this topic, the people in the room looked at the backs of the two people on the balcony and they actually looked quite a match.

The wind blew her skirt. Miao Yilan looked into his eyes for a while, then avoided his gaze and looked into the distance. She refused to answer with a gentle and teasing tone, "You're doing it again. I remind you, if you flirt with someone in Zhixu City, there are rules in Zhixu City and no one dares to do it. But it's different here. You'll be beaten."

Shi Chun was very sensible. He just turned away, as if he hadn't said anything, and retracted his hand and said, "I don't know if you like the things I've given you. Yilan, is there anything you like and want? I'll see if there's a chance to get it for you."

He just didn't know how to repay her.

If Lan Qiaoyan had not intervened in Zhixu City, he and Wu Jinliang might not have been able to leave alive. Miao Yilan in front of him lent him 40,000 gold without even meeting him. He really owed the mother and daughter a big favor, but he really had no ability to repay them now. He could only see if he could do something.

Miao Yilan chuckled and shook her head, "Thank you, it's really not necessary."

Since that was the case, Shi Chun didn't dwell on the topic any more, although he felt regretful. He let go of the handrail and said, "Yilan, I saw you were busy just now, and I also have something to do, so I won't bother you. I'll visit you when I have time. Don't worry, I will pay you back as soon as possible."

He now has to find a way to make money and sell the goods he has obtained.

Miao Yilan did not try to persuade him to stay, nor did she mention the money. Instead, she reminded him, "Lu Taizhen is powerful in Zhaotian City. You have damaged his reputation. Have you thought about the consequences?"

"I know, nothing will happen." Shi Chun calmly shook his head, then bowed and said goodbye, then turned and left. When he passed by Wu Jinliang, he paused and hit his chest with the back of his hand, "Miss Miao is so kind, Bowang Tower, will you come?"

This question made Wu Jinliang scratch his head, not knowing how to make a decision.

So Shi Chun ignored him and left the matter as he pleased.

Lao Dong and Da Shitou immediately followed him away.

Wu Jinliang was still scratching his head and ears anxiously. Miao Yilan looked at him with interest and seemed very patient.

The old man who was watching thought that the big guy would definitely stay, but Wu Jinliang suddenly stamped his feet and shouted loudly, then bowed to Miao Yilan and said goodbye: "Miss Miao, Chuntian and I will come to visit you later."

He immediately picked up the big knife, turned around and ran, and chased after him in a hurry.

Miao Yilan was silent for a moment, then said to Che Si, "It's not right if something happens when you come to see me. You should put your hands aside and keep an eye on them. If Lady Lu really makes a move, and they can't get over it, you should stop them. If necessary, you can bring up my mother and say they are my mother's people."

(End of this chapter)