met free Chapter 175 Don't serve her, she can't afford it!
Chapter 175 Don't serve her, she can't afford it!
So, Niannian quickly turned around and said sweetly to Pei Yunjing:
"Oh dear, it's already so late, Brother Yun Jing, you should go and get some rest so you can be well-rested! I'll go out to buy the necessary supplies first thing tomorrow morning!"
After saying that, Pei Yunjing stretched out his long, slender hands with distinct knuckles, trying to penetrate the phoenix bronze mirror in front of him, as if he could immediately come to Niannian's side.
However, the cold mirror surface was like an insurmountable barrier, ruthlessly blocking his hand from entering.
Clearly, this magical bronze mirror can only transport items at present; it cannot yet allow people to pass through it...
"Brother Yun Jing, what are you doing?" Niannian asked, tilting her head in confusion, not understanding what Pei Yun Jing was trying to do.
Pei Yunjing gently tapped the mirror with his hand, his voice flat and indistinct: "I want to tap your head, you should go and rest too!"
He was used to it, used to the close physical contact he used to have with her.
"Okay~ Goodnight, Brother Yun Jing!"
Pei Yunjing drawled out, "Good...night..."
With a "click," Niannian turned off the room light, leaving only a small nightlight on the bedside table. Then, she snuggled into the soft blankets and fell into a deep sleep...
The next morning, the eastern sky gradually turned a pale white, and the stars slowly disappeared against the light blue backdrop.
A moment later, a ray of golden sunlight quietly leaped over the horizon, and the sun slowly rose, like a giant fireball, radiating dazzling light.
However, ancient Guangling presented a completely different picture...
Outside Guangling City, on the vast, boundless fields, freezing rain fell continuously, as if weeping and lamenting.
The icy raindrops relentlessly pounded against the withered and decaying crops, producing a crisp, crackling sound.
The once lush, vibrant rice paddies and vegetable fields are now covered and enveloped by a thick layer of ice.
Those once vibrant crops are now as if they have been completely frozen and sealed by the relentless passage of time, having lost all their former vigor and vitality.
Faced with this sudden and severe cold, the people of the city hurriedly closed their doors and windows, attempting to ward off the overwhelming and aggressive chill.
Unfortunately, the freezing rain was like an all-pervasive demon, and the biting cold it brought sent chills down one's spine.
Even so, many households have already run out of charcoal reserves, making it difficult to provide enough warmth to dispel the surrounding cold.
Looking around, one can occasionally see a few hurried pedestrians flashing by in the streets and alleys.
Their faces were red from the cold, like ripe apples; their clothes were so thin that they seemed unable to withstand the raging wind and rain.
At such a freezing cold moment, Pei Yunjing hurriedly got out of bed in the palace, quickly went to the window, and hoped that a sunny and breezy day would arrive.
However, when he pushed open the exquisitely carved window with great hope;
What greeted him was not the bright sunshine and gentle breeze he had been longing for, but rather the bone-chilling cold emanating from the heavy freezing rain.
The cold raindrops pattered on the glazed tiles of the palace, making a crisp sound, as if telling the story of Guangling City's plight.
Pei Yunjing frowned, his gaze piercing through the rain to the distant garden, which was now a frozen world.
He knew in his heart that if this weather continued, not only would the crops fail, but the lives of the people would also be greatly affected.
He turned and went back into the palace, quickly putting on a heavy cloak...
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On a bright and sunny morning, in the bustling modern city, cars and people come and go.
Niannian, dressed in a simple yet stylish outfit, was walking towards a high-end clothing store owned by the Fu family, with Xiao Ba following closely beside her.
Originally, Grandpa Fu was overjoyed and prepared to accompany Niannian on the trip, but Niannian politely declined his offer and told him to stay home and rest.
Left with no other option, Mr. Fu carefully explained the situation to the shop staff...
Just as Niannian was about to step into the clothing store, a familiar yet jarring voice reached her ears: "Mommy...I want this dress!"
She curiously peeked out and looked over, and what she saw was astonishing – it was Gu Xiaoting, the woman with whom she had a long-standing entanglement.
!!!
Oh my god!
It really proves the old saying—enemies are destined to meet!
At that moment, Gu Xiaoting turned around and her gaze immediately fell on Niannian.
A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, while a slight, disdainful smile played on her lips as she spoke in a sarcastic tone:
"Oh! Children from poor families can only watch longingly from the shop entrance!"
After saying that, she proudly waved the exquisite dress in her hand.
Niannian found the sarcastic remarks somewhat amusing; she glanced at Gu Xiaoting and noticed that the large bruise under the other's right eye was still quite noticeable.
Clearly, their previous conflict had left a deep "mark" on Gu Xiaoting.
However, Niannian was not angry. She just smiled slightly and showed no intention of explaining her true identity.
Because she knew in her heart that it was pointless to waste words on such a self-righteous person.
She turned to go into the store, but Gu Xiaoting's voice rang out again:
"What, did I hit the nail on the head? Sorry, this isn't a place for someone like you to just walk in."
Niannian stopped and turned to look at Gu Xiaoting, a hint of mockery in her eyes: "You're so confident, have you forgotten that money isn't the only measure of everything in this world?"
After saying that, she walked straight into the clothing store, leaving Gu Xiaoting standing there stunned.
Inside the store, Niannian was attracted by the various fashionable clothes. At the same time, Xiao Ba's electronic eyes flashed and cast a disdainful look at Gu Xiaoting.
"Xiao Ba, take a look and see which clothes are warm and durable!" Niannian whispered to Xiao Ba.
Xiao Ba emitted a soft buzzing sound, seemingly in response to Niannian's words.
As she was choosing clothes, a shop assistant came over and politely asked if she needed any help. Nian Nian smiled and said:
"I need some thick clothes that are suitable for wearing in cold weather."
The shop assistant nodded and led Niannian to a special area where various winter warm clothing was displayed.
"Hey! You don't need to serve her! She can't afford it!" Gu Xiaoting said sarcastically.