The little crybaby in the group, the young master is a softie

The midday sun shines obliquely, and the snack street in the city center is bustling with people coming and going.

Ming Xi held the bamboo stick of the grilled cold noodles and rolled up the last bite with a swift movement. He glanced at the takoyaki that was freshly baked at the stall next door, sizzling with oil, and turned to look at Jin Mu: "This is also delicious, do you want some?"

Jin Mu smiled and nodded, "Everything you recommend must be delicious!"

Mingxi is introverted and slower than his peers in reaction. He always stumbles when learning. Even if he meets a patient teacher, he will still frown after a long time of teaching.

Being a sensitive person, he became even more nervous and uneasy after noticing the impatience, and his mind, which was not very bright to begin with, became even more of a mess.

Over time, he developed a strong fear of learning new things. Even when faced with content that he was familiar with and could even apply to other situations, he did not dare to try it easily.

Until he met Jin Mu. This gentle teacher always spoke softly and never got angry at Ming Xi's clumsiness when teaching him to paint.

Jinmu's gentle attitude slowly melted Mingxi's heart like the warm spring sun. Gradually, he stopped shrinking back and became more active in his studies.

In the blink of an eye, there was only a week left before the start of university. Mingxi planned to return to Haishang Mingyue to pack his luggage. To be honest, there was nothing much to prepare.

Since he came to Haishang Mingyue, he never had to worry about the trivialities of life. At first, his uncle Su Wenyan arranged everything for him properly.

Later, Su Xiang took over and took care of his daily life in every detail. Here, Ming Xi lived a life of having everything provided for him.

When he ate fish, the bones had already been picked out. Before he ate ribs, the meat was carefully removed. As long as he casually asked for something, it would appear in front of him in a moment.

However, too much care also has its drawbacks. Mingxi, who has been dependent on others for a long time, has almost lost the basic ability to take care of himself. Once he leaves this shelter, even the simplest independent life becomes a problem.

The most important point is that he did not enter the school through a formal examination, but relied on his connections to have the opportunity to study in the same aristocratic school with the brothers Su Yang and Su Xiang. This time he looked for an opportunity to leave the Sky Eye Society, mainly to get rid of the torture of Xiao Heidan.

Mingxi is just dumb, but he is not stupid. He kneels by the bed every night to massage Xiaoheidan's waist and back. If he doesn't run away, his hands will be crippled.

When Jin Mu heard that Ming Xi was going back to Haishang Mingyue, the hand holding the brush suddenly stopped, a hint of imperceptible surprise flashed in his eyes, and he insisted on going with him no matter what.

This was exactly what Mingxi wanted. He had originally planned to invite Jinmu to go home with him, but he was worried that the other party would not agree. Now he could get the best of both worlds.

The two of them held snacks in their hands, chatting and laughing all the way, and arrived at the gate of Haishang Mingyue. Jin Mu looked at the magnificent club in front of him and muttered happily: "Finally found this place."

"What?" Ming Xi didn't hear what he said clearly, and asked as he took him in through the back door.

Jin Mu smiled and shook his head: "Nothing, I just admire the luxury and grandeur of this place. Didn't you say you would take me to visit your room? Let's go."

Mingxi nodded and led him forward.

The backyard and the front hall have very different styles. The red palace gates are stacked, and nine white marble arch bridges span the blue waves, connecting the palace with flying eaves and the modern glass building.

The corridors are winding, with navigation screens hidden in the gilded columns, and courtyards with different themes at the corners. The double-eaved hall on the east side is embedded with an LED screen, and there is a holographic bamboo forest under the glass dome on the west side.

The blue brick trail stretches far away, carved beams and pavilions are intertwined with aerial corridors, and drones shuttle between high walls and tall buildings, as if entering a realm where time and space intersect.

After passing through three smart sensor doors, Mingxi pushed open a carved wooden door in natural wood color, and the fresh scent of lemongrass mixed with the breath of sunshine hit her face.

The entire floor-to-ceiling window brings the warm afternoon sun into the room without reservation. The off-white linen curtains sway in the wind, casting mottled light and shadows on the cream-colored walls.

The suspended tatami bed is covered with a light gray knitted blanket, with a dozen puppets of various shapes scattered around. The largest panda doll is leaning on a cloud-shaped pillow, looking very cute.

The circular track desk automatically adjusts its height, pushing the sketchbook and markers to a position that is easy to access. Mingxi casually presses the wall touch screen, and the holographic projection on the entire wall instantly switches to blue sky and white clouds. Several virtual birds fly outside the window, interweaving with the real sunlight to form a dream scene.

"Although it looks messy, the environment is okay, right?" Ming Xi scratched his head and said shyly.

Jin Mu nodded, looked around, and said with a smile: "Great, so many stuffed toys, did you collect them all yourself?"

"No, Su Xiang bought them for me," Ming Xi's face flushed slightly, "He said that when he is not around, these dolls should accompany me on his behalf."

"You must have a very good relationship."

"Of course!" Ming Xi pulled him to sit on the sofa, leaned close to his ear, and said mysteriously, "Let me tell you, Su Xiang is very powerful. He is not only the boss of Haishang Mingyue, but also the Great Demon Lord of the Demon Realm!"

"Haha..." Jin Mu smiled, "How many people have you told about this?"

"No." Ming Xi shook his head. "This is a big secret. I won't tell anyone. But... why aren't you surprised at all?"

"I was so surprised that I almost jumped up!" Jin Mu touched his nose and smiled brightly, "But where is he now?"

"Oh, Su Xiang went to the demon world to carry bricks."

"Ah?" Jin Mu was stunned. "Moving bricks?"

"That's right," Ming Xi nodded, "That's what Su Xiang said when he left. I wanted to go with him, but he said I was too stupid and would only be a hindrance if I went."

Jin Mu was silent.

After a moment, he slowly spoke: "Then do you know when he will be back?"

"I came back when the university started. It was just a matter of a few days."

Jin Mu nodded to show that he understood and quietly clenched his fists. There was only a week left and he had to recover his strength as soon as possible.

Huang Mao has been gloomy these days. Last time he took Jin Mu to the mall, he bought seven or eight sets of clothes and shoes in one go, but he completely forgot about buying a cell phone. Now he wants to contact her but has no way to do so. He can only worry.

He once asked the Second Hall Master to help him find out about Jin Mu's situation, but the other party didn't take him seriously at all. If he asked too many questions, he would inevitably get slapped in the face.

This abnormal attitude made Huang Mao more certain that Jin Mu must have encountered trouble, otherwise how could there be no news at all? He secretly swore in his heart that as long as he could rescue Jin Mu, he would pay any price.

Just as he was daydreaming, a walnut hit the yellow-haired man's forehead with a "bang". He looked up and saw the second hall master staring at him with a dark face:

"I called you eight hundred times but you didn't respond. What are you thinking?"

Huang Mao was so frightened that he shivered and quickly apologized with a smile: "I... I was just thinking, the hall master has been so kind to me, how can I repay you."