Chapter 47

It was nearly three o'clock in the morning —

Inside the spaceship bar, there were still many passengers seated, drinking.

Accompanied by the soft background music, the passengers chatted in low voices.

The entire atmosphere of the bar was lively and well-arranged.

Mo You ordered a sweet cocktail, gazing out the window at the night while gently rubbing the mouse pearl in his fingertips.

He did not notice the gaze from the corner, as the other party's "absolute" and ability to conceal their aura were too exquisite.

"The biennial treasure exchange fair in Spicy Fragrance City has become increasingly boring in recent years. I thought it would be fine to just pass the time, but now it seems that my decision to come here was truly excellent. Otherwise, how could I have seen... ah, such a beautiful pearl here."

In the corner, a petite girl with delicate features like a princess doll and twin-tailed blonde hair was staring intently at the mouse pearl in Mo You's fingertips. Her large wine-red eyes were filled with unhidden admiration.

"It's definitely a 'Sapphire'!"

"Moreover, it is naturally formed, exquisitely transparent, and shows no signs of any carving, making it of extremely high quality!"

"It's simply a masterpiece that can only be seen in dreams!"

"Ah, this wonderful encounter is almost like a sign from fate."

"So, cute girls always have good luck!"

The blonde twin-tailed girl was named Biscuit Cooluga, a highly skilled two-star gem hunter. Even from a distance, she could easily identify the material of the deep blue pearl.

With her discerning eye, she was certain that the smooth, deep blue pearl the young man was playing with was absolutely, absolutely —

Not a sapphire!

But it didn't matter.

As long as she pretended it was a sapphire, then it would be a genuine sapphire!

Ah…

Biscuit, looking at the deep blue pearl that still shimmered under the dim lighting, couldn't help but be entranced, unable to tear herself away.

No matter what, she had to get that sapphire!

At this moment, Biscuit, who was captivated by the mouse pearl, decisively set it as her hunting target.

This was the nature of a hunter —

Once they see a desirable target, they will use any means necessary to hunt it until the goal is achieved.

"Should I steal it or buy it?"

Biscuit lowered her head, lost in thought.

Considering that the other party was just a young man, she was more inclined to buy it.

As long as the young man was willing to sell, she could offer a price that would satisfy him, even if it meant bankrupting herself.

Yes.

It was reasonable to spend everything on something she liked.

"Regardless, I'll go over and get closer first."

Biscuit reined in the sparkle in her eyes. The existence of the deep blue pearl made her heart race, stirring up a long-forgotten hunting spirit.

She got off her seat, gently lifting the princess dress with a red and pink base, first releasing her concealment technique, allowing her aura to naturally dissipate, and then slowly walking towards Mo You, who was sitting by the window.

At this moment, she was just an ordinary little girl.

No, an ordinary but very cute little girl.

Biscuit's delicate face was adorned with an innocent and adorable smile as she walked step by step towards Mo You.

"Hmm?"

Mo You sensed something, curling his fingers to gather the mouse pearl in his palm, and gripping the glass with his other hand. He then turned his head with a cold gaze, looking completely unapproachable.

At the moment, his mood wasn't terrible, but it wasn't good either, and he had no intention of interacting with anyone on the spaceship.

However, when he turned his head and saw Biscuit, his cold gaze momentarily froze, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

To outsiders, his reaction seemed like a man who was suddenly moved by a beautiful woman, unable to hide his surprise.

But in reality —

Mo You's change in expression had nothing to do with that reason.

"Ah!"

Biscuit, as if startled by Mo You's sudden cold gaze, took a step back, lost her balance, and accidentally fell to the ground.

"Ah, big brother, you looked so scary just now."

She sat on the ground, her large wine-red eyes immediately welling up with tears.

Although she approached in the guise of an "ordinary person," her reaction was quite alert.

Moreover, the first reaction she gave seemed to be that of someone who was hard to get along with, but upon seeing her cute face, she immediately retracted her unapproachable demeanor.

Hmph, men.

It was —

This face, at least 95 points!

Unfortunately, she was too young, not my type.

Biscuit, on the verge of tears, evaluated the information from their brief interaction in her mind.

"..."

Seeing Biscuit's seemingly about-to-cry face, Mo You paused, then said apologetically, "Sorry, I didn't mean to."

As he spoke, Mo You carefully put away the mouse pearl, got off the high stool, and walked over to Biscuit, extending his right hand.

"Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?"

"Ah, yes, it hurts, very much!"

Biscuit raised her hand and gently pushed away Mo You's extended hand, her cheeks puffing up, and tears welling in her eyes.

She looked like a little girl throwing a tantrum.

"..."

Mo You paused again, naturally retracting his hand and asked with concern, "Little girl, where exactly does it hurt? I remember the spaceship has a medical room. Shall I take you there?"

"Hmph, my bottom hurts."

Biscuit huffed, her eyes still fixed on Mo You's retracted hand.

I even pushed your hand away gently, and you just gave up on helping me up so easily?

Just putting on an act, huh!

"Your bottom hurts...?"

Mo You noticed Biscuit's gaze on his retracted hand.

"Anyway, get up first."

As he spoke, he extended his right hand to Biscuit again.

This time, Biscuit did not push it away but held Mo You's hand and got up smoothly.

After pulling Biscuit up, Mo You immediately let go of her hand and asked, "Shall I take you to the medical room now?"

"No, I'm afraid of needles."

Biscuit shook her head.

Mo You almost lost his composure, changing the subject, "Then rest here for a while. Um, where are your family? Shall I go find them?"

"No, I can't. I snuck out because I couldn't sleep. If my parents find out..."

Biscuit shook her head again, and the tears in her eyes began to flow.

Seeing Biscuit cry on the spot, Mo You, who knew the situation, felt quite complex. He sighed inwardly, then took a few tissues from the table and gently wiped away Biscuit's tears.

There was no way around it; he was the big brother at the moment.

Biscuit let Mo You wipe her tears, feeling the gentle and meticulous care in his movements.

Wow!

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Extra points, extra points!