Chapter 1074: Just what’s so great about you? (1/2)

What was Mu Linger dreaming of to make her cry out for “Qi gege?”

What did she need Qi gege to do? Save her?

Manager Jin was going to wake her up, but stopped when she called for Qi gege. Instead, he sat quietly to wait while watching her fearful face full of tears crying and yelling for “Qi gege.”

Just what’s so great about Gu Qishao?

Abruptly, Manager Jin spoke up.

He said, “Mu Linger, how about I bring you back to Wintercrow Country?”

He said, “Mu Linger, forget about everything. Let’s change our names and start a life herding sheep and horses in Wintercrow, alright?”

He said, “Mu Linger, just what’s so great about you?”

He had spent all this effort and even lost his life. His original plan was to take her to Han Yunxi in exchange for his indenture agreement so he could then run away to Wintercrow Country himself. Instead, his damnable self only wanted to bring her with him now, screw the indenture agreement.

Mu Linger was lost deep in her dreams and crying piteously, but never loosened her grip on little Tang Tang. Although she wasn’t the child’s mother, it was instinct to protect the baby. She didn’t release her even in her dreams. Finally, the sleeping child was startled away, first with a sob, then with louder and louder wails. Mu Linger was jolted awake and almost dropped the baby, but recovered just in time to tighten her grip. She hadn’t even realized Manager Jin was awake and staring at her from his seat nearby.

Exhaling, she muttered to herself, “You scared me to death!”

She quickly hugged little Tang Tang and pressed her face next to that sweet milk scent, seeking both comfort and courage from the little baby. If little Tang Tang didn’t need her protection, she would’ve fallen apart ages ago. Even now, she didn’t dare to think about Ning Jing and Bai Yuqiao’s state. Were they safe or in danger?

“Tang Tang, don’t cry, mother will be back soon. Little Tang Tang be good, don’t cry don’t cry….”

“Mother will be back very soon, godmother’s not lying. Little Tang Tang be good...father will come save us soon...you’re not allowed to cry…”

A mother was strong. She was no mother, but she was strong, too!

Mu Linger’s low, coaxing words were like coaxing herself. Little Tang Tang soon stopped crying, but her face was still full of tears. Manager Jin had wanted Mu Linger to notice his awakening first, but now he couldn’t watch on any longer.

This damned girl, she’s still like a child herself, but why’s she pretending to be so mature? She’s acting like she almost gave birth to that baby herself.

“Mu Linger!” Manager Jin spoke up suddenly, his voice cold.

Mu Linger’s head whipped up to see his gloomy face sitting a few steps away.

When did he wake up?

With a start, she turned speechless.

“Have you lost your wits? Why are you coaxing some baby? Wipe your own tears first!” Manager Jin scolded unhappily.

Mu Linger quickly came over with the baby in her arms. She looked at him in disbelief and cried, “You...you, you’re finally awake!”

As soon as she drew near, Manager Jin realized she’d gotten thin and pallid. Her complexion looked terrible. Just how long had he been unconscious? How much time had she stayed in this cave? How did she make it through the past few days? Thinking of this, Manager Jin’s brows creased. Mu Linger gave him a searching look before setting little Tang Tang aside and going to pinch Manager Jin’s cheeks.

“That hurts!” Manager Jin shouted, but he didn’t move or push her away. “Mu Linger, have you gone senile? What are you doing?”

But Mu Linger suddenly burst into tears, sobbing even louder than little Tang Tang.

“Sobsob...Jin Zi, I’m not dreaming! You’re finally awake! You’re finally awake!”

“You scared me to death, you know? I thought you’d never wake up again!”

“I didn’t even know what to do next! Sobsob...Jin Zi, you’re finally awake! Wahhhh…..”

As soon as Mu Linger started crying, little Tang Tang burst into fresh tears as well. Only then did she realized she’d lost control and promptly shut up. As she hastily turned to pick up the baby, Manager Jin suddenly pulled her back and into his arms.

Mu Linger was floored…

But soon enough, she began struggling. “What are you doing? Let go of me!”

“Don’t move!” Manager Jin ordered brusquely.

Mu Linger couldn’t be cowed by mere words. She struggled even harder. “Let me go, Tang Tang is crying! Hurry up and let go! Or else I won’t be polite!”

“If you could just be quiet, she’ll stop crying!” Manager Jin’s strength wasn’t something Mu Linger could break through. Before she could defend herself, he added, “You scared her into crying! You’re a crybaby yourself and you’re scared of her crying?”