Mu Xue and Mu Xue

Lin Mo dragged the already unconscious Zhang Shan and Keli Hua, and walked towards the mayor's house step by step with difficulty.

His steps were heavy, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. The sunlight shone on him, but it could not dispel his fatigue at the moment.

He knew that he might have been too impulsive today. He couldn't bear to see others treat Mu Xue like this, so he came to see the mayor for another purpose, to apologize.

It was noon, and the warm sunshine poured unreservedly on the quiet town, covering the entire town with a golden glow.

Occasionally, the streets are filled with the sound of dogs barking and people talking, and the air is full of life.

In the mayor's home, the mayor was busy cooking in the kitchen. The sounds of pots and pans colliding one after another interwoven into a warm melody of life.

The mayor stood at the stove, expertly stirring a dish in a wok. The aroma of smoky cooking filled the kitchen. In the yard, his wife patiently fed the chickens, who pecked at the food happily, clucking occasionally. Sunlight streamed into the yard, creating a scene perfectly suited to the tranquil rural landscape, imbued with a simple warmth.

"Uncle Mayor, please come out for a moment. I need you for something." Lin Mo shouted from the doorway. His voice echoed in the quiet air, tinged with urgency. It wasn't that he couldn't go directly into the mayor's house, but out of courtesy and respect, he felt it was inappropriate to rush in.

He was well aware of the mayor's status and prestige in the small town, and understood the importance of respecting others.

The mayor, who was originally burning fire in front of the stove, immediately stopped what he was doing when he heard the sound.

His heart tightened slightly. As the mayor, countless people came to see him every day. He was already used to it, but every time he heard a call, he would subconsciously nervous, worried that something urgent had happened.

The mayor quickly stood up, dusted off his hands, and ran out the door.

When he saw Mu Xue and Lin Mo, a bright smile appeared on his face. That smile was like the spring sunshine, warm and bright, instantly dispelling the tension in his heart. "It's you, what's going on?" the mayor asked kindly, his eyes full of concern.

"Uncle Mayor, I'm here to return your umbrella. Here it is." Mu Xue said, carefully taking out the umbrella borrowed from the mayor from the storage necklace.

Her movements were gentle and cautious, as if she was holding a precious treasure.

This umbrella once provided them with warm shelter when they needed it. Now that it has returned to its original owner, Mu Xue's heart is filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, Mayor, for the umbrella!" Mu Xue said sweetly, her face filled with a bright smile. Her smile was like a blooming flower, beautiful and moving, making people feel her inner sincerity and kindness.

Then, Lin Mo swung the two "beasts" he had dragged with him in front of the mayor.

The mayor was shocked when he saw it, his eyes widened and his face was full of shock.

"You are..." the mayor asked in disbelief.

"These are some people who have bad intentions towards Xue'er. I knocked them out and sent them to you first so that you can help make a decision. Although I know this might not be a good thing, although they just said it..." Lin Mo's voice became lower and lower. He knew he had done something wrong and was too impulsive.

In his heart, Muxue is his bottom line, for Muxue, he can disregard everything. "Muxue is my bottom line, I'm sorry..." Lin Mo's eyes were full of guilt and self-blame, but at the same time, he also had a deep protective feeling for Muxue.

The mayor frowned slightly and looked at the two people on the ground with a serious expression.

His eyes swept back and forth between Zhang Shan and Kelihua, as if he was thinking about how to deal with this matter.

Time passed minute by minute, and after a long while, the mayor slowly said: "It's okay, it's okay. No one is dead, so just consider it as making amends. Besides, these two are the big villains here, and they do a lot of bad things on a daily basis. So the mistake you made this time is not a big one. Everyone makes mistakes, and as long as it is not an unforgivable mistake, it will always be forgiven." As the mayor spoke, he smiled and touched Lin Mo's still lowered head.

The warm palm seemed to have a soothing power, which slightly alleviated Lin Mo's guilt.

When Lin Mo heard the mayor's words, a complex emotion surged in his heart.

He knew the mayor was trying to comfort him, but he still couldn't let go of his impulsive behavior.

Lin Mo now is like a child who has done something wrong, full of regret and at a loss.

"Okay, it's okay. You did this for your sister. If I had a sister as lovely as you, I would do the same." The mayor continued to comfort him. His words were full of understanding and tolerance, which made Lin Mo feel a little warm.

Mu Xue, who was standing next to him, looked at Lin Mo, and her heart was also filled with heartache.

She didn't know what to say, so she just stood there quietly looking at the two of them.

She looked at the mayor's kind face and Lin Mo's guilty look, feeling mixed emotions.

The mayor touched Lin Mo's head, and Lin Mo lowered his head. The scene between the two was like a father educating and encouraging his child. The scene was full of warmth and moved people deeply.

Lin Mo slowly raised his head, his eyes still a little dull. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. Then, he bowed deeply to the mayor. "Thank you, mayor." His voice was full of gratitude.

The mayor smiled and patted his shoulder, "Okay, take your sister back quickly." The mayor's eyes were full of concern and expectation.

What Mu Xue and the others didn't know was that after they left, a large group of residents in the town swarmed over and blocked the mayor's door. They looked at Zhang Shan and Kelihua who they met on the ground with vicious eyes, as if a group of lions that had been hungry for several days were about to swarm over and eat them up in the next second.

Lin Mo looked at Mu Xue and forced a smile, "Let's go, Xue'er." Although his smile was a little forced, it was full of love for Mu Xue.

Mu Xue nodded and walked over to Lin Mo. The brother and sister left the mayor's house together, their figures looking particularly warm under the sunlight.

On the way, Lin Mo remained silent, as if he was immersed in his own thoughts and couldn't extricate himself.

His face was a little gloomy, and his eyes revealed a hint of regret and self-blame.

Seeing him like this, Mu Xue felt very sad. She knew that her brother had acted impulsively because of her, and now she was in deep self-blame.

"Brother... don't be sad. Didn't the mayor say you did nothing wrong?" Mu Xue gently pulled Lin Mo's hand, trying to give him some comfort.

Her voice was gentle and sweet, like a spring breeze, gently blowing through Lin Mo's heart.

Lin Mo took a deep breath, tried to adjust his mood, and relaxed himself.

He knew his sister was concerned about him, and he couldn't let her worry about him. "Yeah, I'm fine. Let's go buy our bed. Even though there's a problem, we can't mess up yesterday's plan." Lin Mo's voice was still a little unnatural, with a hint of reluctance. But he still tried to cheer himself up. For his sister's sake, he couldn't continue to indulge in negative emotions.

"Yeah, let's go to another one," Mu Xue said, her eyes full of anticipation and hope.

"Okay." Lin Mo replied. His tone was firm and decisive, as if telling his sister that no matter what difficulties she encountered, he would always be by her side.