PFC Chapter 191 Foolish but Powerful Beauty vs. Delicate but Vampiric God of War (27)
Chapter 191 Foolish but Powerful Beauty vs. Delicate but Vampiric God of War (27)
Qin Meng was silent for a few seconds, then a smile that Tao found disdainful appeared on his face. "She wouldn't be with someone like Esta."
Tao looked at him with some confusion, even though she felt the same way. However, her reasons for not being able to be together differed from Qin Meng's. "Why, Qin Meng? You're not just saying things out of jealousy, are you?"
Tao held up her fingers and counted carefully, "Esta is an aristocrat, a gentleman, polite, and good-looking."
Qin Meng heard footsteps at the door.
He pursed his lips and said, "The squire who killed the merchant at the city gate was one of Esta's men."
After saying that, he stopped talking.
Tao may not be very quick-witted, but that doesn't mean she's really stupid.
Qin Meng's seemingly explicit words made Tao blink twice. After a moment, she stammered, her voice barely audible, "Yes, yes. Ningning would never be with someone like that. How could his subordinates kill innocent people indiscriminately?"
He Suining stood at the door with food in her hands. It wasn't intentional; the door wasn't completely closed, so she could hear the conversation inside.
Hearing Qin Meng's words.
She smiled, her eyes crinkling.
In a sense, Qin Meng understood her quite well.
She didn't know Esta before. People who meet him for the first time are indeed easily misled by his words, actions and overly superior appearance. In addition, he is the male protagonist of the small world, so He Suining didn't think about Esta with too many negative feelings.
Until they encountered what happened at the city gate.
He Suining suddenly realized that the plot of the small world the system mentioned was the original plot before she transmigrated. But now the plot has changed, and the people in it might also change.
Aren't they all part of the butterfly effect?
Even a tiny thing can trigger a huge chain reaction.
She wasn't sure if Esta from the original world had this kind of personality and philosophy, or if it was just the personality of this small world.
But it doesn't matter anymore.
She no longer feels like a close friend.
She couldn't agree with Esta's methods and philosophy.
He Suining, who was once a knight of the queen and commanded many soldiers to protect the blue planet, may not be the most righteous, but she is definitely not dark.
They also do not approve of strong hierarchical distinctions.
Clearly, Esta and her views are contradictory.
He Suining shook her head, no longer thinking about it, and pushed open the door with a smile.
Looking at Tao and Qin Meng inside.
She laughed even harder. "Dinner's ready, you idiots."
These two kids are still the cutest.
The three of them finished their meal happily.
Tao was sleepy and wanted to take a nap. She yawned and lay down on the bed, not moving at all.
Qin Meng was speechless.
He got up and walked out. "He..." He opened his mouth, but then suddenly remembered his conversation with Esta and changed his address, "Sui Sui, I'm going out for a bit."
He Suining did not ask him where he was going.
She pulled the blanket over Tao's lower abdomen, turned to look at Qin Meng, and asked, "Do you have enough money?"
He touched the bulging silver coins in his pocket and nodded, "Yes."
"Then go ahead and come back soon."
Qin Meng's lips curled up slightly, seemingly even happier by her concern. "Mm."
out the door.
Qin Meng's expression turned cold.
Despite his youthful appearance, his face exuded a cold and stern air when he wasn't smiling. His excessive height and strong physique also gave him a sense of intimidation.
He attracted the attention of some young girls as he walked down the street.
He ignored them and walked into the alley.
During his time in the upper city, he hadn't been idle. His occasional "strolls" were actually to gather information; for example, here he discovered a type of merchant known as "the rat."
They sell all sorts of information, as long as you pay them.
Qin Meng paid the money when he went out in the morning and they agreed to meet at noon.
Cross the alleyway.
It was damp inside and filled with an unpleasant smell.
Even his flowing hair ribbon seemed unable to flutter in this environment. He covered his lips and nose, his brows furrowing in disgust.
He left not long ago.
Finally, a furtive head was seen peeking around. Upon seeing it, the mouse quickly ran over.
"Rat" is a general term, and naturally, he wasn't the only one.
Qin Meng recognized him; it was the one from this morning.
"is there any news?"
He looked at him with a cold expression.
The mouse chuckled, "Yes! Sir, of course I have. I've received your deposit, so I have to do my best."
"Cut the nonsense."
He has never been very patient with others.
The mouse nodded and quickly said, "Sir, the Qin family you're looking for is very easy to find. They moved here a few years ago and live on the street where merchants congregate. Because they are high-profile, almost everyone on that street knows them."
They now run a jewelry store and a perfume shop, catering specifically to wealthy young ladies and gentlemen, and business is doing quite well. The old businessman surnamed Qin has stepped down, and his daughter has taken over.
However, I, being a perfectionist, inquired carefully. The old merchant's current wife was a later marriage; it's said that his previous wife didn't enjoy a good life for long before dying of some illness, followed by his daughter, leaving him a lonely old man guarding a large fortune.
Later, he worked hard and opened a shop. After things improved, he got married. Otherwise, there was nothing particularly special about him; he spent his days drinking tea in the courtyard and rarely went out.
Qin Meng narrowed his eyes upon hearing that his wife and daughter were dead.
It's just a coincidence.
If I remember correctly, his mother once said...
His family was very poor; his mother had no money, so his uncle had no way to become wealthy. It wasn't until he met a rich man's daughter, and they fell in love that his life improved. However, the young woman was in poor health, often ill, and this worsened after she gave birth to a daughter.
In my memory, my uncle was always brewing medicine in the small kitchen.
Occasionally, when he went out to play and passed by his window, he would see his uncle gently feeding his aunt medicine.
He gently patted her back.
At that time, he truly felt that his uncle was an extremely gentle and kind person. He was kind to others, and even kinder to his wife.
but.
Who could have imagined that this would happen?
"Well done." After handing over the remaining money, Qin Meng instructed him not to tell anyone and then left.
He was reassured about that.
After all, rats can't stand the light.
The social classes here are so deep that these people can't earn money, so they rely on this to make a living, so they won't be unable to control their mouths and gossip everywhere.
Qin Meng arrived at the merchant street.
This area is noticeably more affluent than the outer districts. The absence of street vendors makes it feel a bit less human, but both sides of the street are lined with all sorts of shops.
He saw a clothing vendor.
There was a beautiful long dress hanging in the shop window. He didn't know what kind of dress it was; it didn't look like something he would normally wear on the street.
These dresses symbolize luxury.
At least that's how it was for Qin Meng. He shouldn't have paid any attention, but as if bewitched, he lifted his leg and walked towards the door.
The closed green door was suddenly pushed open.
Several women walked out chatting and laughing, completely unaware of him standing at the door.
As a result, I accidentally bumped into it.
To be precise, it was the woman walking in front who bumped into Qin Meng's leg with the bag in her hand.
It's not very serious.
But the slight obstruction made the woman stop speaking and turn to look at her.
Qin Meng lowered his eyes and looked at the woman calmly.
The woman had freckles on her face, blonde hair, but black eyes. Those freckles triggered unpleasant childhood memories for Qin Meng; he remembered his uncle had a face full of freckles and would ramble on and on whenever he was drunk.
It seems that my uncle has been a source of trouble for me since I was a child, and I never expected that my uncle's daughter would be the same way.
Now that his daughter has passed away, Qin Meng has found another woman with freckles here.
However, while it's unusual to have freckles here, it doesn't mean anything.
The door is only this big.
Qin Meng was about to walk around them when the young woman in front of him became extremely arrogant, saying, "Are you blind? Tsk tsk."
She cursed as she looked him up and down, "When did such a poor person come to the city? What kind of rubbish are you wearing..."
The voice disappeared when they noticed his handsome face.
She stopped cursing, but remained arrogant, saying, "You're not a new salesperson, are you? I've never seen you before."
"Xiaodie." The woman behind her patted her shoulder, her face full of worry. "Let's go back quickly. Uncle said that the party is tomorrow, so let's not cause any trouble."
Qin Die remembered her father's instructions and rolled her eyes in annoyance.
But she genuinely liked the guy in front of her.
The men in the upper district are ugly and sleazy.
She raised her hand, intending to gently lift the man's chin.
The man, however, reacted as if he had encountered a raging flood or a ferocious beast, frowning and backing away.
This reaction instantly enraged Qin Die. "What are you retreating for?! What, you look down on me? I, Qin Die, have men lining up from the city gate to my doorstep, including many nobles. Who do you think you are!"
His surname is Qin.
Qin Meng's eyes flickered slightly. He glanced at her a few times without saying a word, then turned and left.
Behind him, Qin Die shouted angrily, but he pretended not to hear it.
Half an hour later.
Qin Die had spent almost all her money outside, so she said goodbye to her friends and went home.
She was leisurely carrying several bags, completely unaware that someone was following her.
"Dad~"
Qin Die pushed open the door and walked into the courtyard, while Qin Meng climbed over the wall and went in.
At this moment, his uncle had already entered the house, and Qin Meng quietly leaned against the window and looked inside.
I saw Qin Die acting coquettishly with her parents.
Suddenly, she brought him up, "Dad, I met a handsome man today, and I really like him..."
The words were not finished.
Qin Zhuang waved his hand dismissively; he seemed to have drunk too much, his cheeks flushed.
His blonde wife was taking care of him the whole time.
"If you like him, make him your lover! Let me tell you, my darling, nobles love doing this kind of thing."
Qin Meng frowned as he listened from outside.
Obviously.
Qin Die had been raised with this kind of education and didn't think her father was wrong. What angered her was something else. "Of course I know what you're saying, but Father. This man is dressed simply, looking like an outsider doing business in the city, yet he's being so rude to me!"
"What!" Qin Zhuang was furious.
Although he looked a little drunk, he was still quite lucid. "There are people who don't like my Qin Zhuang's daughter! What the hell! My darling is going to marry a nobleman in the future. You got off easy with that kid, tsk."
He spat on the ground.
Qin Zhuang disliked his name, feeling it made him seem uncultured.
But he didn't know what name to give himself, so he simply used Zhuang instead of Zhuang.
You get used to it after using it for a while.
but.
When he first came here, he used the name Qin Zhuang, so everyone knew that he was educated but secretly mocked him for pretending to be cultured when he was uncultured.
he knows.
He couldn't be bothered to argue; he had money anyway.
"Dad~" Seeing that her father was angry, Qin Die snuggled up to him and acted coquettishly, "Please use your connections to help me find someone. I really like his face, and he has a great body too. When I get tired of him, I'll disfigure him and throw him into a brothel so he can bully me."
The blonde woman kept smiling at Qin Die without saying a word to stop her.
Qin Zhuang patted his daughter's head and said affectionately, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."
"whee."
Qin Die was happy, smiling like a butterfly fluttering in the air, and went to her room.
Qin Meng listened from outside, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.
But upon hearing the end, he smiled with relief.
Sometimes, you have to admit the power of family genetics.
With a father like Qin Zhuang and a doting mother, Qin Die's ruthlessness is to be expected.
Qin Die is gone.
Qin Zhuang had become much more sober, and with one eye open, he looked at his still beautiful wife with a blurry gaze.
It was because of her back then.
He laced his ex-wife's medication with something, making her take it day after day. She never suspected anything, obediently taking the medicine, hoping to recover quickly.
Take good care of your business and everything at home.
She died soon after.
Qin Zhuang kept a blonde woman as a mistress for over a year before daring to marry her, all to avoid gossip.
After all, he's someone who cares a lot about his image.
The blonde woman was mute and couldn't speak. She was very poor, possessing only her looks and figure, and frequented the nightclubs favored by the aristocrats and wealthy gentlemen of the upper city. He took a liking to her at first sight.
Despite Qin Zhuang's disdain for her background.
But he just liked her, so he simply redeemed her and kept her elsewhere.
Fortunately, all of that is in the past now.
Although the blonde beauty came from a poor background, the mute man didn't speak carelessly. Because he was poor and ignorant, he served him wholeheartedly.
He's much more sensible than his ex-wife.
His ex-wife, relying on her family's money, has been interfering in his business, which is very annoying to him.
It's all in the past, it's all in the past.
"Daisy, is the evening dress I asked you to prepare for Butterfly ready?" He squinted, picked up the glass of wine, and drank it all in one gulp, swirling the glass happily.
tomorrow.
He can advance to the next level just by waiting until tomorrow.
Years ago, he gained everything he has today by "selling" his feelings.
Now, he's going to "sell" his daughter again.
But he didn't think he had done anything wrong; everyone looks out for themselves.
Besides, Xiaodie will be happy with a nobleman.