Vol 8 Chapter 80 (1/2)

VOLUME 8 CHAPTER 80: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS A CONVERSATION WITH LIU CONG (1)

Liu Bei POV

I closely inspected that girl, and though I couldn’t see her face from where I stood, I could tell from the s.h.i.+mmering points of light from her clothing and from her countenance that she was no commoner.

Yet, even though she wasn’t a commoner, she was fretting over a bit of money which made me feel like something was up.

Un… Ah, no good! I nearly got curious about her!

Too dangerous, too dangerous… If that comes to pa.s.s, then I would go up and speak with her, just as Yun Chang feared.

I felt relieved at myself for detecting this and hurriedly turned away and ignored her.

Besides, even if I wanted to help her, I can’t anyway. I don’t usually bring money when I come out so I don’t have any money to help her…

Eh? Just then, I found a small green silk pouch hanging by the shorter edge of Yun Chang’s Green Dragon Crescent Blade. It was small but heavy.

Could this be…?

I reached out and touched it, and when it shook, I could feel that it was dense and heard a crisp clink.

Ah… This is probably Yun Chang’s coin pouch…

“Umm! Mr Owner! Please let me buy this on credit, I’ll definitely pay you when I get my allowance next month!”

“No can do, I’m a travelling merchant, I’ll be leaving here by next month.”

Their voices could be heard once more. It seems like the girl is rather anxious.

Ah… Could this be fate?

On one hand, fate has handed me the coin pouch; one the other, I have met with this girl with money problems. Can I really not go and help her?

It will be difficult to refuse, I thought as I took down the coin pouch.

By the way, I should clarify that I am by no means. .h.i.tting on her. I am just trying to help her as a decent human being should so please don’t misunderstand me.

Ahem! I cleared my throat and stepped out only to realise that I couldn’t step away as the blade was planted into the ground and decided to yell out instead.

“Oi! The lady over there!” I yelled as I waved to her. My voice isn’t very soft so she should be able to hear me.

“Eh?” After she heard my yell, she looked about trying to find me.

“Over here! Over here!” I waved my arms once more.

Because this is important, I have to say it once more. I have no intention of hitting on her whatsoever. In a while, I will just lend her the money she needs and arrange for her to return it to me at a later time. If she doesn’t want to accept my aid, so be it, I won’t force it on her.

As I thought so, the girl finally saw me and turned to face me.

“Ah, would you be talking to me?” She said as she put down the seeds in her hand and ran over to me. When I saw this, I took down the coin pouch and prepared myself to deliver the script which I’d prepared.

“Ah, I can–” But when I saw her face clearly, I recognised who she was and my voice stopped short.

“Eh? You’re–” I uttered as I pointed at her while holding the coin pouch.

She too recognised who I was when she saw me, “Ah, you’re… Uncle right?”

As I sized her up once more, I saw that she was wearing a rarely-seen short sleeveless s.h.i.+rt with a long light blue skirt, overall a refres.h.i.+ng outfit which matched the season. Her eyes were meek and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned which made it seem like she’s always smiling.

In summary, the impression I got from her was like a cla.s.s president, someone friendly and amicable who also commanded respect.

And since she called me uncle and she isn’t Liu Qi, it’s clear who she is.

“You’re… Liu Cong right?”

“Yes, I am.”

Liu Cong seemed like she was at a loss as to what to do and smiled uneasily as she saluted me, the basket in her hand shaking as she did so.

“Umm… Did uncle come to the market to buy some stuff as well today?” Liu Cong asked, shedding some of the formality she had while saluting me.

“Ah, yes I suppose so.” I answered. I gave my reply informally as I was by now used to dealing with new people all the time anyway.

At the same time, I hid my true intentions for coming out today as I still remained on guard against Liu Cong. If what Liu Qi said was true, then Liu Cong should be a rather devious person.

There’s also the fact that she’s in Lady Cai’s faction so it wouldn’t be wise to tell her too much.