Chapter 165 Nosy

The capital has always been lively. Even in the cold winter, even at night, the long streets are still full of people coming and going, with the sound of hawking and frolicking going on.

Peddlers carrying burdens shuttled among the crowds, selling their goods to customers from time to time, and the money they exchanged was used to purchase new year's goods.

After a whole year of hard work, at the end of the year, it’s time to prepare some new clothes for the family and children, and bring them some good food.

Red lanterns are gradually hung in the streets and alleys, dispelling the coldness of winter nights and illuminating the way for people returning home at night.

But there are always places where the light doesn't shine.

Xiao Rongxi returned to the teahouse and asked for a pot of hot tea to warm up.

The fingers that were stiff and aching from the wind finally relaxed and gradually warmed up when they were pressed against the warm cup.

He picked up the tea and put it to his lips. As he was enjoying it, he suddenly heard the timid voice of a child in the deep alley outside the window, and his chaotic footsteps.

Someone was speaking in a low voice, "Be good, follow uncle, and you can eat sweets!"

A short man in his forties held a piece of maltose in his hand and gradually approached the little boy who was alone.

His back was slightly hunched, his eyebrows were raised, and his triangular eyes reflected the light from the eaves in the distance, making him look a bit strange.

It's scary when you're not smiling, and it's even scarier when you grin.

But he insisted on showing a friendly face and hooked his hand towards the little boy, "Your parents are not nearby, are they? Don't worry, uncle is not a bad person. They asked me to come to you and send you home."

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"Come on, follow uncle quickly, don't keep your parents waiting."

The words were tempting step by step, but the little boy was not fooled. He stepped back with short legs and said, "My parents will be here soon. You don't need to send them away! Don't come over. If you come back, I will call someone!"

There were so many people just now, and he and his parents got separated due to the collision, and he was squeezed into this alley without knowing it.

Mom said that pie does not fall from the sky, only traps fall. You must not eat food given by strangers, and you must not follow them, otherwise you will never see your parents again.

The short man sneered, "The baby is quite clever. You should try to call someone to see if someone will come to save you!"

This alley is deep and not many people pass by it during the day, let alone at night.

Who would be willing to get in if it's all in vain?

Seeing that the coaxing failed, he immediately put the candy in his arms, quickly approached the little boy, and reached out to catch him.

Although the little boy was not fooled, he was only six years old after all, and his teeth had not yet been replaced. It was the first time he encountered such a situation. His legs were weak from fear and he could not run fast at all.

Before he could run ten meters, he was caught by the man.

He covered the other person's mouth, looked into the little boy's frightened but good-looking eyes, and smiled maliciously, "Rich families like children with a good looks like you the most. It's so pleasing to the eye."

I originally came out to try my luck tonight, but I didn't expect to find a good deal.

"Tsk, tsk," he covered the boy's mouth and walked deeper into the alley, "Don't worry, when you enter the house, you will be happy to serve the nobles, and you will be able to eat and wear well every day..."

The sound gradually became fainter as the footsteps went away, and Xiao Rongxi immediately motioned for Jinlin to follow.

But someone was one step ahead of him.

The short man looked at the figure that suddenly jumped from the high wall, his expression changed, and he quickly stopped.

The other party is slender and tall, and his clothes are fluttering in the wind. Against the light, his appearance cannot be seen clearly, but it can make people feel extremely oppressive.

The short man held the little boy with one hand, took out a knife from his waist with the other, swallowed his saliva, and stared at the person in front of him, "Who are you? Don't meddle in other people's business!"
Chapter completed!