Chapter 326 – Your family’s plum blossom is lost again (3)
Mu Ci’s hand itched slightly, and the light in his eyes dimmed a little.
His hands itched to rub something.
The little girl seemed startled by him and almost fell backward, but fortunately, Mu Ci caught her just in time.
Yan Luo was indeed a bit frightened.
Because at that moment, the system’s voice suddenly rang in her ears.
[*Ding*—Detected the blackened Male God Mu Ci, current blackening value 55, showing a strong upward trend. Please pay close attention.]
The young boy in front of her looked no more than five or six years old, exquisitely beautiful, with a hint of arrogance between his brows. He held a small umbrella in his hand and tilted his head as he looked at her.
Despite his young age, he had considerable strength, easily pulling Yan Luo up. His eyebrows lifted slightly. “I’m talking to you. What are you doing here?”
“I… I…” The little girl was still shaken. Her big eyes looked at him for a moment before she lowered her head, feeling dejected. “I can’t find my way home.”
“You can’t find your way home?” The young boy glanced at the rain, which was growing heavier. Without hesitation, he closed his umbrella and stood under the eaves with Yan Luo, his gaze curving slightly as if shimmering with light.
“Mm.” Yan Luo responded softly.
“Do you remember where your home is?” Mu Ci continued asking.
“Kind of… I guess…” Yan Luo answered hesitantly, her fingers twisting together.
“Then I’ll go with you to find it. I’m Mu Ci. What’s your name?”
“Yan Luo.”
Hearing this name, Mu Ci’s eyes flickered slightly, but he still smiled. “Then let’s wait until the rain gets lighter before we go.”
“Mm.” Yan Luo looked at the boy beside her, who could only be described as adorably handsome. It was hard to imagine that someone his age already had a blackening value of 55.
A gust of cold wind carrying the damp scent of soil rushed in. Yan Luo shivered slightly, only to feel the boy beside her subtly shift, blocking the chill from reaching her. A hand rested lightly on her shoulder, pulling her a little closer to his warmth.
“Cold?”
For a moment, the boy was very close, and Yan Luo’s nose was filled with the fresh scent of his clothes—a gentle, comforting fragrance.
“I’m okay.” Yan Luo tilted her head to look at him. The strands of his bangs were slightly damp, making his eyes appear even clearer.
Seeing her gaze, Mu Ci raised an eyebrow. “What is it?”
“You’re in kindergarten too, right?” The little girl’s voice was soft and sweet, like she’d just eaten candy.
“Hmm?”
“Where are your parents?”
The moment Yan Luo said this, she clearly felt the smile on Mu Ci’s lips fade slightly. Something flickered in his eyes, but he concealed it well. He even turned slightly and reached out with his other hand to pinch her little nose.
“Then where are your parents?”
“We got separated…” Yan Luo lowered her head, speaking in a dejected tone.
That babyish voice carrying such an emotion was undeniably adorable.
“It’s okay. I’ll help you find them later, alright?” Seeing that she had completely forgotten the previous topic, Mu Ci continued.
“Okay.”
The little girl’s eyes sparkled as she looked up at him.
She was so tiny.
Mu Ci paused for a moment, watching as the rain outside gradually lightened. After hesitating for a second, he still reached out, took Yan Luo’s hand, opened the umbrella, and led her out.
Her hand, just like her, was small, soft, and warm, while his was slightly damp and cool to the touch. Holding it felt inexplicably nice.