Chapter 91 of 100
Chapter 91: Qingyuan County
12 min read3,109 words
Walking along the weathered streets of Qingyuan County, listening to the continuous cries of vendors on both sides, Chen Chen and Dantai Wanqing felt much more relaxed. It seemed that the previous incident had not overly affected their mood for strolling together.
On the way, Dantai Wanqing found everything along the route very novel. She looked around, occasionally picking up ceramics, bamboo toys, and accessories from the street vendors' stalls to play with in her delicate hands, like a bird that had finally escaped from its cage.
"Hehe, if you like it, Wanqing, just buy it. After all, you're not short of money," Chen Chen said with a carefree smile.
He understood why the little girl was so excited. In his memory, the little girl rarely had the chance to stroll outside the Beifeng Marquis's residence. Even when she could go out occasionally, it was mostly to socialize with officials and nobles. He and Wanqing had met this way, due to the connection between Mojie City and the Beifeng Marquis. The little girl had often stayed at their Chen family's residence in the past. Thinking about it now, Chen Chen felt that the Beifeng Marquis had been a bit too strict with her...
"Ha ha! Then, Brother Chen Chen, aren't you going to buy something as a gift for Wanqing..." Hearing Chen Chen's teasing, the girl giggled, her eyes twinkling with mischief. The small mouth under the light veil curved into a beautiful arc.
"Cough, cough... I would if I could," Chen Chen was momentarily dazed by the girl's coquettish manner and said awkwardly, "But you know, I don't have any money on me right now..."
As he finished speaking, Chen Chen's face turned red. It was somewhat embarrassing to be out shopping with a little girl and have no money.
Just as Chen Chen was pondering whether he should find something to pawn for some money, Dantai Wanqing rolled her eyes and chuckled, "Brother Chen Chen, if you're not going to give Wanqing anything, Wanqing wants to give you something!"
"Hehe... What are you going to give me, little girl?" Chen Chen was even more embarrassed, rubbing his nose and laughing awkwardly.
"Clothes, ha ha!" The girl giggled and, before Chen Chen could react, darted into the tailor's shop on the right.
Standing there in a daze, Chen Chen wished he could find a crack in the ground to hide in. The large, ill-fitting clothes he was wearing were from a temporary search in He Kou Village last night. It seemed this girl had been thinking about this all along?
"Damn, so embarrassing, my reputation is ruined!" He cursed inwardly and then walked into the tailor's shop with a helpless sigh.
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When they came out, Chen Chen was already wearing a blue robe, made of high-quality material, specially chosen by Dantai Wanqing. The girl had a keen eye, and this outfit suited him perfectly.
"Brother Chen Chen, you..." On the sunny street, Dantai Wanqing looked at Chen Chen, her eyes suddenly becoming hazy.
The current Chen Chen, though still somewhat youthful, had a face that was not overly handsome but had gained a maturity that his peers lacked. Or rather, that charm had always been in Chen Chen's bones, just not as noticeable in his younger days. Now, it was gradually surfacing.
Moreover, the many adversities Chen Chen had faced over the past two years had made his features more resolute and cold. This was vastly different from the pampered young masters who grew up in comfort. The long transformation in the dark waters had also made his bloodline thicker and his muscles more defined, making him much stronger than those weak, pampered young men.
Such changes were undoubtedly attractive to a girl who had been close to him for a long time. Even the usually cold and proud Dantai Wanqing felt a bit dazed. Perhaps, the current look on Chen Chen's face reminded her of some memories from the past, when the young man in front of her was like a mischievous big brother who always bullied and teased her...
"Cough, cough... Little girl, do you think your Brother Chen Chen has become handsome? I've been feeling that way too, hehe..." Chen Chen felt good about himself, reaching out to pinch a strand of the girl's hair, like a hooligan teasing a little girl in broad daylight.
"Hmph! You're just being vain..." Dantai Wanqing's face turned slightly red, and she glared at him, turning her head away and muttering, "How could he have grown so strong in just over two years? He's almost as strong as the brave guards under Father's command..."
When the old stone men were around, she always felt a distance between her and Brother Chen Chen. Now, walking alone on the street, that distance had faded, and the mischievous young man who used to tease her seemed to be back...
As they walked towards the end of the street, they soon passed the county government of Qingyuan County. This place, similar to a local government office, was somewhere Chen Chen used to visit frequently in Mojie City.
Of course, back then, he wasn't there because he had done something wrong and was caught. Instead, as the young master of Mojie City, he would patrol various county governments on behalf of his father, Shen Yifeng, to root out the corrupt officials and set an example!
Thinking about those glorious days, Chen Chen felt a sense of familiarity, as if it were just yesterday. Although this was no longer the familiar Mojie City, the similar scene made him feel a bit nostalgic and melancholic.
"Ha ha! Brother Chen Chen, it seems you still miss those days of stepping on people's faces. Now that you haven't been back for over two years, I bet the various county governments under Mojie City are quietly thanking heaven for their peaceful days..." Seeing the nostalgic look on Chen Chen's face, Dantai Wanqing smiled and couldn't help but tease him.
"Cough, cough... What kind of look is that, little girl? In your eyes, your Brother Chen Chen was just a little demon back then!" Chen Chen's face turned red, as if someone had stepped on his tail.
"Hehe! That's what you said, not me!" Dantai Wanqing's beautiful eyes twinkled, and she giggled softly.
Recalling some past events, the girl's heart was filled with waves of emotion. Every time she visited Mojie City, she would stay at the city lord's residence, and each time, the young man in front of her would take her, then a little girl, to cause trouble at the county government offices. Whenever they encountered officials who were negligent or corrupt, the young man would "act first, report later," torturing them until he was satisfied before reporting to Uncle Chen.
Dantai Wanqing vaguely remembered that the thing Brother Chen Chen liked to do the most was to publicly humiliate people, which made the county magistrates of Mojie City fear him. He was notorious.
Thinking about it now, Dantai Wanqing even felt that her habit of teasing the maids and servants at the Beifeng Marquis's residence was largely due to the influence of this mischievous brother...
While the girl was lost in thought, Chen Chen had already reached out to take her wrist, his voice eager, "Come on, there's a crowd gathered in the back courtyard of the county government. Let's go see what's happening!"
"Okay." Dantai Wanqing didn't expect the young man to revert to his old self so quickly. Seeing the excitement, he immediately wanted to pull her into the crowd. Her cheeks turned slightly red, and she didn't resist, letting the strong hand pull her along...
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Under Chen Chen's lead, they soon squeezed into the crowded courtyard of the county government. There were about a thousand people gathered, making it quite lively. During the process, Chen Chen used his strength to push through the crowd while protecting Dantai Wanqing from being pushed by the men.
Soon, they reached the front row. However, when he saw a familiar figure on the platform not far ahead, Chen Chen's heart tightened, and he stopped abruptly.
"It's him? He's here..." At that moment, Chen Chen's face turned cold, and a strong sense of killing intent appeared in his eyes, like a fierce beast that had finally found its target!
The county government of Qingyuan County seemed to be recruiting new members. On the platform, several men dressed as law enforcement officers stood proudly. In the center, a middle-aged man in the uniform of a law enforcement captain was the main speaker, lecturing a group of young men.
On one side of the platform, near the county government steps, several long tables were set up, and dozens of people in fine clothing were seated, likely important figures in the area.
Recruiting new members by the county government was not unusual and had nothing to do with Chen Chen. However, among the young men being lectured by the law enforcement captain, a face that had made Chen Chen clench his teeth in hatred for days caught his eye. If it weren't for Dantai Wanqing, Chen Chen would have drawn his sword and killed him without hesitation, regardless of the location.
And that young man who made Chen Chen hate so much was... Liu Yong!
Chen Chen never expected that the white-eyed wolf he had been thinking about day and night would appear here. But this was good; Chen Chen felt that the heavens had finally opened their eyes, and he had finally caught this white-eyed wolf...
"Brother Chen Chen, what's wrong? Why did you stop?" Dantai Wanqing seemed to sense the sudden coldness emanating from Chen Chen, her hand trembling slightly as she whispered.
"Um, let's just watch from here, little girl. Stay close to me, don't let anyone push you..." Chen Chen's eyes remained cold as he gazed at the platform, speaking calmly.
Although this wasn't the best place to observe, Chen Chen didn't want to push to the front row. He didn't want to be discovered by the white-eyed wolf, and he was also afraid that if he got too close, he might lose control and spill blood in front of the little girl...
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