The Girl Who Dared to Blossom

CHAPTER 17

First Encounter!

If she had been a weak little girl today, she most likely would have already suffered lifelong damage by now.

The goon called out, "Sister, I really dare not anymore! Please spare me!" and begged for forgiveness.

The girl was younger than the other two thugs, but she was bigger, so they too quickly stood up and knelt before her.

With a light grin, Mingyue put away the knife lazily and then leaned slightly to offer the three thugs her thin hand, saying, "Hand it over."

She was smiling, but there was not the smallest sign of laughing in her eyes. The icy glint, on the other hand, was frightening.

One of the thugs shivered in horror, saying, "Wha... what?"

Speaking indifferently, Mingyue said, "The stick in your hand."

With shaking all over, the thug gave Mingyuethe stick he was holding.

It was actually a real iron pipe, not a stick.

roughly the thickness of two thumbs.

Mingyuetook the iron pipe, gently bent it with both hands, and broke it easily into two pieces with Jing fented sound.

The three thugs stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what they were watching. On their backs, cold sweats appeared.

How scary was the strength needed to break an iron pipe with such ease?

Who in the world was this little girl?

But the person who had broken the iron pipe remained unmoved, her mouth curling into a tiny smile as she told the thugs, "This pipe will be your fate if I catch you guys messing with the women of this city again!"

"Do you understand?"

Her presence was commanding, and her tone was icy and frightening. She didn't seem like your normal girl—rather, she was someone of great status who had seen a lot of things.

The guys were so scared that their faces went pale and they gave weak replies. "Understood, understood!"

Throwing the pipe to the ground casually, Mingyue said, "If you've understood, then get lost!"

The thugs quickly scrambled away after she said something, feeling as though a heavy load had been lifted.

Mingyue Turned around and left right away because her mother and sister were waiting for her at the inn.

She had no idea that not too long after she had left, two figures—one tall, one short—had materialised in the previously empty lane.

One of the figures was tall and thin, exuding an appealing air of authority while standing casually with his hands in his pockets. Wearing an army cap, there was a dangerous glint in her eyes beneath the brim of the cap.

A barely noticeable smile curled his lips, showing nothing about his thoughts.

It was clear to all that this man was not to be taken lightly.

The two men had seen all that had happened just now.

The one who was a little shorter raced ahead and grabbed a white ticket that had dropped to the ground. "Third Brother, this fell off that girl."

The man accepted the ticket, "Beijing..." appearing on his lips as they curled more.

It makes sense why Li Xianxian claimed she couldn't find her—she had gone to Beijing secretly in an attempt to spot him.

Where did this country girl get the money to buy the ticket? And from where did she get the courage to run away by herself to Beijing?

Unless all of this was just part of her big plan to steal his watch, come to Beijing, come back to him, and live in his old house. His grandpa and grandma had old-fashioned views, so they would definitely allow her to wed him and join the Mo Family.

This man was the Beijing native Mo Baichuan, widely known as the Third of the Mo's, whom Mingyue had saved from the mountain.

Mo Baichuan turned his head slightly to face the man next to him and gripped the ticket tightly, saying, "Take this ticket to her." A dangerous light flashed in his eyes.

His interest was stirred as to who had sent Mingyue. How dare she guess his every move!

She was so hungry that she went to Beijing especially to find him.

Looking back, I think it was an odd situation from the start. How lucky was it that he was being chased by the young country girl he happened to see? More importantly, this girl suddenly helped him in settling a problem. How could a little country girl from the woods be able to have such bravery and eloquence?

Mo Baichuan had a gentle look in his eyes. It was the first time in his life that a young girl had tricked him.

Raising his hands on the ticket, Shien asked, "Third Brother, should I deliver it to her now?" Shien and Mo Baichuan had grown up in Beijing's vast courtyard. He was three years older than Mo Baichuan, who was also far more skilled. Following his military school graduation, Shien had regularly lagged behind Mo Baichuan. Mo Baichuan Shufenst have recently gotten to know the girl, Shien could tell.

In order to win the beauty's heart, the Third Brother needs to give the ticket himself right now. Why would you want him to bring it?

Third Brother is not married and is already quite old. He cannot postpone his luck.

Releasing the ticket to Mo Baichuan, ShienShufenttered, "If I deliver it and she mistakenly fancies me, what should I do?" He couldn't stand in the way of other people's love. "Third Brother, why don't you deliver it yourself."

"Stop talking nonsense!" Mo Baichuan kicked him hard, saying, "If she fancies you, then you can marry her!"

Mingyuewas clearly following him. How could she possibly be fond of this sweet boy named Shien?

Now, however, all he could do was allow Mingyue to move safely to Beijing to learn her true plans.

After touching his buttocks, Shien hobbled towards the direction where Mingyue had disappeared.

Shien called out as he ran, "Comrade, comrade, comrade at the front, please wait."

Mingyue knew right away that there was a man chasing her from behind. Incredulous, she turned around and asked, "Are you calling me?"

Gasping for air, Shien stopped and said, "Yes, yes, yes." "You are Comrade Xiumei, aren't you?"

Mingyue said with a small shake of her head, "No, I'm not Cuihua, but I do know her."

Shien finally had a clear view of Mingyue's face at that point. Presenting the ticket, he stood there in shock. He grumbled, "Well, as long as you know her, this comrade, you dropped your ticket."

Having grown up in a big Beijing garden, Shien has seen a lot of well-dressed city girls and children of rich families. But he had never seen a woman as beautiful as Mingyue. Maybe "beautiful" wasn't enough to properly describe her beauty.

Mingyue found that one of her tickets was missing after quickly checking her bag. Her words of thanks to Shien were, "Thank you so Shufench."

She wouldn't have been able to get another ticket in time for the train tomorrow morning if he hadn't returned hers.

"Oh, it's nothing, no problem at all," Shien said, blushing.

The saying "I found a penny on the road and handed it to the police" was routine, and there were none of the numerous trick artists that would appear in later generations.

"My friend, you've been of great help. How about I treat you to a bowl of noodles?" Mingyue grinned as he accepted the ticket, not wanting to owe him anything. There was a noodle shop close.