When the book-traveling little detective meets the two-faced prince

Looking at the bulging purse, Lin Lezhi's eyes widened, he couldn't help swallowing, then turned his head and said against his will: "Why would I take your money? I'm not the Ah Yi you mentioned."

Lin Lezhi raised his hands and continued in a defensive posture: "Also, this is your own money, you should be able to manage it yourself, what's the point of me taking it?"

Besides, I don’t know whether the money is clean or not.

Xiao Xu looked a little disappointed and took out a few taels of silver from his purse and handed them to the beggar.

The beggar quickly said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Jiang, thank you..." The beggar cast a probing look at Xiao Xu who was standing beside him. Xiao Xu coughed a few times and said, "My last name is Xiao."

The beggar hurriedly said, "Thank you, Master Xiao!"

Your surname is Xiao?

Isn't this just one person? Why are you pretending not to know him?

Lin Lezhi pulled Xiao Xu to his side and asked the beggar, "Didn't he also go to that mansion that day? Don't you remember him?"

Xiao Xu looked at Lin Lezhi with confusion, with no intention of struggling, and let Lin Lezhi pull at his clothes.

The beggar scratched his head, and it was obvious that he was trying hard to recall. After thinking for a long time, he said, "Oh," and then said, "Mr. Jiang, there were indeed three of you who came that day, but the other young man was standing outside the door the whole time."

The beggar laughed a few times and then said, "I didn't see his face clearly either."

Lin Lezhi let go of Xiao Xu, held his forehead and said, "Thank you, it's getting late, you should go back early too."

"I should be the one to say thank you to the two gentlemen. With this silver, it is enough for the people in our courtyard to eat for several days. Thank you, thank you."

After bowing many times, the beggar took his small wooden stick and left the alley with a "da da da, da da da".

Xiao Xu and Lin Lezhi were left standing there, staring at each other.

After the beggar left, Xiao Xu wanted to see Lin Lezhi but was afraid that Lin Lezhi would be unhappy, so his eyes were restlessly looking elsewhere.

Xiao Xu didn't intend to admit it, and Lin Lezhi didn't intend to entangle him. This look was even more irritating than the arrogant look. Lin Lezhi waved his hand and said, "Forget it, since you are not Xiao Xu, then I recognized the wrong person. Sorry for disturbing you."

"Gurgle~Gurgle~"

Just at this moment, Lin Lezhi's stomach growled, making him blush with embarrassment.

He was going to eat.

Lin Lezhi took out the steamed bun that was almost unformed from his pocket and was about to stuff it into his mouth. Just as he was about to take a big bite, the bun flew away from his mouth.

Xiao Xu quickly snatched the steamed bun and said with an unhappy look on his face: "Ayi, how can you eat this kind of thing!"

Lin Lezhi snatched the steamed bun back and said angrily, "Why can't I eat it? I'm a human, not a god. Do you want to starve me to death? And, my name is not Ayi!"

Lin Lezhi pointed at his face and said word by word: "My name is Jiang Lian'an!"

Xiao Xu looked aggrieved and said weakly, "Then...then can I call you Lian'an?"

"up to you!"

Lin Lezhi took a big bite of the steamed bun, as if to vent his anger.

Xiao Xu grabbed Lin Lezhi's sleeve and said with a weak look in his eyes: "Lian'an, don't be angry. I'm not saying that you can't eat this steamed bun. I just want to treat you to something more delicious. I wonder if you are willing to let me accompany you."

Lin Lezhi's ears twitched for a moment, and then he smiled, "Brother Xiao is so open-minded, it would be disrespectful for Jiang to refuse!"

How can you not take advantage of an opportunity?

Even if he wanted to leave, he would still give Xiao Xu a good beating.

Lin Lezhi was secretly happy. Isn’t he a sickly little white flower?

See how I torture him and make him pretend!

Lin Lezhi wanted to visit all the stalls in the night market. Xiao Xu followed behind him, panting, with some sweat on his forehead, and he was carrying various foods in his hands for Lin Lezhi.

Lin Lezhi stuffed a piece of dessert into his mouth and took the opportunity to sarcastically say, "Brother Xiao, your physical strength is too poor. You've only visited a few stalls, and you're so tired."

Xiao Xu panted heavily, but still had a smile on his face as he said, "Lian'an, it's so hot, can't we find a restaurant to sit down and eat? Why... why do we have to run around?"

"Brother Xiao, you don't understand. To appreciate the local customs and practices, you must taste the various aspects of life at this small stall. You can't enjoy the food in a restaurant."

"Lian An is right, let's eat outside."

When passing by a stall, several people were hiding in the dark, observing Xiao Xu and Lin Lezhi's every move.

After passing several more stalls, the two stopped at a place selling wontons. The stall was close to the river bank. Lin Lezhi deliberately chose a dirty and messy location, sat down first, and shouted to the boss: "Boss, give me two bowls of wontons."

"Okay~"

The boss responded enthusiastically.

Lin Lezhi patted the stool beside him and invited Xiao Xu with an expression of watching a good show: "Sit down, Brother Xiao~"

Lin Lezhi thought that with Xiao Xu's mysophobia, he wouldn't be able to pretend this time.

As a result, Xiao Xu hesitated for just a moment, dusted off the dirt on the stool, and sat down beside him, leaving Lin Lezhi stunned.

Noticing Lin Lezhi's suspicious expression, Xiao Xu asked, "What's wrong, Lian'an?"

"No, don't you feel uncomfortable somewhere?"

Xiao Xu thought about it carefully, then looked at Lin Lezhi and said, "My chest feels a little stuffy. It may be because I walked too much just now. I will be fine after a rest."

"Other than that?"

Xiao Xu was stunned for a moment, then thought about it carefully, then smiled gently and said: "The scenery here is nice, Lian An, you are very good at choosing places."

Seeing Lin Lezhi's depressed look, Xiao Xu looked like a young wife who had done something wrong. He looked so uneasy that even his clothes were wrinkled. "Ah..." Xiao Xu quickly fell silent and changed the topic: "Lian'an, did I do something wrong to make you angry?"

"No, no, Brother Xiao, you invited me to dinner, I'm so happy, how could I be angry?"

Xiao Xu breathed a sigh of relief, his expression softened, and he said with a smile, "That's good. I'll accompany you no matter what you want to eat or where you want to go."

A gust of night wind blew, ruffling Xiao Xu's hair. Xiao Xu coughed a few times in the wind, as if he would be blown down by the wind.

Lin Lezhi turned his head and looked at the flowing river, and felt that he was being stingy.

"My two lords, the wontons are here!"

Lin Lezhi: "Thank you, boss."

"You're welcome. Enjoy your meal, gentlemen."

Lin Lezhi pushed one of the bowls of wontons in front of Xiao Xu and said, "Eat it. You look very tired. You can go back after you finish eating."

Xiao Xu nodded, a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, and he replied indifferently: "Okay."