Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Midnight Hungry Thief (2/2)

“The night-time thief was Little Sparrow?” Lin Jing feigned surprise, only his expression seemed a bit unnatural.

However, Huang Qingling was too engrossed in her story to notice Lin Jing’s expression.

“Isn’t that so? I talked to you about the night-time thief just the other day.”

“Who would’ve thought that the thief was right by my side…”

Lin Jing looked at Huang Qingling and asked:

“So, Qing Ling… what are you going to do now? Are you taking Little Sparrow to apologize?”

Huang Qingling shuddered at the thought of such a scenario after hearing Lin Jing’s words.

“Forget it…”

“Let’s not. How about… I go to Old Man Bai this afternoon, and let him handle this matter.”

Lin Jing thought for a moment, and said:

“That seems good.”

“By the way, where’s Little Sparrow?” Lin Jing hadn’t seen Little Sparrow come over yet and was very curious.

Because Little Sparrow always shadowed Huang Qingling closely. As long as Huang Qingling came over, it wouldn’t be long before Little Sparrow would appear.

“It’s in solitary confinement right now, after such a big incident, how could I not punish it.” Huang Qingling took a bite of an apple and said fiercely.

“Er… okay…” Lin Jing felt a bit guilty.

He couldn’t help but think to himself:

“It’s good as long as they don’t find out it was I who instigated it. Fortunately,

Little Sparrow can’t speak; there are many things it can’t express.”

“Otherwise, I would be exposed.”

“I’m sorry, Little Sparrow…”

Lin Jing could only silently pray for Little Sparrow in his heart.

Just then, Huang Qingling suddenly turned around and leaned in close to Lin Jing, staring right at him.

Startled by the sudden attack, Lin Jing jerked in fright, looking up at the Huang Qingling who was very near, and hurriedly said: “Qing Ling, what’s the matter? Did I do something wrong?”

Huang Qingling stared at Lin Jing and said:

“Also, didn’t I tell you last time not to call me Qing Ling? It doesn’t sound nice at all.”

“It’s a habit, a habit…” Lin Jing said with an embarrassed smile.

Huang Qingling sighed and said:

“Forget it, call me whatever you want…”

“Oh right, Lin Jing, I haven’t eaten your cooking in such a long time. I’m upset because of Little Sparrow today and I want to eat your cooking, is that okay?” “Of course, no problem,” Lin Jing agreed immediately.

“After all, her mood isn’t good, and I have a part in it too, so I should make some sort of compensation.”

Lin Jing suggested: “Then shall we go out and buy some ingredients first? After all, I’m completely unprepared here.”

“Okay…”

Huang Qingling immediately put the issue with Little Sparrow out of her mind and agreed cheerfully.

Then, the two of them left the house and headed for the Inner Fang Market.

After making a round through the market, it was almost noontime by the time they returned.

Lin Jing also started getting busy in the kitchen.

On the way, Huang Qingling had gone back briefly and lifted Little Sparrow’s confinement.

During a break from cooking, Lin Jing saw Little Sparrow, who had fattened up a bit and was drooping its head,

Being scolded by Huang Qingling in the courtyard.

Even when Lin Jing walked past it, it had no reaction.

Soon enough, the meal was ready.

“Qing Ling, it’s time to eat…”

Lin Jing called out to Huang Qingling who was still in the courtyard..