Bai Lin was originally relaxed listening to the affairs of his beloved, but when the topic changed, he found out that he had so many competitors he didn’t know about?
The young man’s brows furrowed, and he became even more anxious to return to the Mo family.
That little fool from his family was so good, he must not let someone else snatch him away!
Of course, at this moment, Bai Lin was only worried. He still felt that although his little fool might had fully come to his sense, he should still like him very much, after all, they were so intimate usually. But he still had to suppress those restless thoughts!
However, Bai Lin didn’t know that someone who had been even more troubled recently was Mo Yi.
Previously, to save everyone, Mo Yi had been busy for quite some time. He even found Shitou and the others, letting them spread rumors about the natural disasters.
Rumors are the easiest to incite people’s hearts. Even if they sound fake, they can still sow doubt in people’s minds, especially since what Mo Yi had them say was all true.
Speaking of which, the most difficult obstacle was Magistrate Wu.
The villagers were relatively easy to handle; they were superstitious and easily swayed. But Magistrate Wu was clear-headed.
So, in the end, Mo Yi had to communicate with 006 and the Heavenly Dao of this little world, bringing down some so-called miraculous signs, just to deal with the local officials.
With 006’s cooperation, things became easier. Finally, everyone was relocated before the disaster struck.
After saving everyone, Mo Yi gained a lot of merit and luck, which was just enough to heal Bai Lin’s body and let him take the exam in good health.
However, the power of the Heavenly Dao wasn’t easy to borrow. 006 had consumed a lot of energy, so he couldn’t relay the situation to Mo Yi like before.
So, even though the crisis was resolved, Mo Yi couldn’t see his partner every day like before, and his disappointment was overwhelming.
After wandering around the village gate for half a day without seeing anyone, Mo Yi, disappointed, picked up a blade of grass and headed home, only to meet a charming girl walking towards him.
“Xiao Yi, are you guarding the village gate again?” the girl said with a smile.
“Sister Xiuxiu,” Mo Yi nodded at her when he saw that she was Little Fatty’s sister.
Seeing the boy’s dejected face, Xiuxiu, remembering the news she heard from her cousin from the city, hesitated for a moment but still decided to kindly remind him: “Xiao Yi, I heard from my cousin who came from the city that the imperial examination results have already been announced.
My cousin lives next to the academy in their city, so he knows a lot of news.
I heard that the top scorer’s surname is Bai, and the emperor even granted a marriage to one of the top three scholars to his daughter, the princess. Xiao Yi, do you understand what I mean?”
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Mo Yi was stunned upon hearing Xiu Xiu’s words, looking at her blankly for a moment, not knowing what to do.
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Sighing inwardly and suddenly remembering something, Xiuxiu hurriedly took out a handkerchief from her bosom and handed it to Mo Yi, saying, “I almost forgot, this is a handkerchief I borrowed from Anan.
She told me she had a new pattern and asked me to take this handkerchief back to learn. I was just thinking of returning it to your house; since I met you, please return it for me.”
After speaking, Xiuxiu left, leaving Mo Yi still staring blankly at the handkerchief in his hand.
This was the first time 006 saw him so distraught and said worriedly, “Host, host, what’s wrong with you?
You don’t really believe what that person just said, do you? The target wouldn’t do such a thing; he likes you the most!”
“Yeah.”
Mo Yi suddenly clenched the handkerchief in his hand, then stuffed it into his bosom, his expression becoming unusually serious as he turned and walked towards his home.
After a while, he lowered his eyelids and said to the system, “006, I’m just feeling scared.”
“Scared?” The little dog in his mind tilted its head.
“When I first came to this world, he wanted to separate from me. He doesn’t have the memories of this world, and not to mention, this is an ancient feudal dimension.”
Seeing that Mo Yi’s mood seemed off, 006 quickly spoke up for Bai Lin, saying, “No, host, for you, he would definitely not agree!”
Feeling Mo Yi’s dejected mood, 006 didn’t know how to comfort him, only repeatedly saying that the target is definitely trustworthy.
“I know,” Mo Yi said. “I do trust him. I will trust everything he says unconditionally, unless, he personally tells me he doesn’t want me anymore…”
He just couldn’t bear to imagine that scene; even the thought of his partner not wanting him made Mo Yi feel like he could die of sadness.
“He can’t not want me!” Mo Yi suddenly said. “He must, he must not not want me! If he doesn’t want me, then I, I…”
Mo Yi became somewhat lost for a moment. If one day his partner really didn’t want him, what should he do?
Should it end in mutual destruction?
No, that’s impossible; he couldn’t bear it. How could he bear to hurt the one he loves?
His partner wasn’t like those people who had imprisoned and hurt him before. He didn’t want him to be hurt.
Afterward, Mo Yi thought of several methods, but all seemed too difficult to carry out. By the time he walked back home and sat on the steps at the front door, he was still deep in thought.
However, unbeknownst to Mo Yi, while he was troubled, the scene where he had been talking to Xiuxiu was witnessed in its entirety by Bai Lin, who had hurried to the village entrance.
Bai Lin had just gotten off the ox cart passing through Mojia village and hurried towards the village entrance.
But as soon as he entered the village, he saw the person he had been longing for standing together with a girl.
He had some impression of this girl, who seemed to be the sister of a kid called Little Fatty, a cheerful and popular person.
Seeing Mo Yi talking alone with a girl, who was smiling so happily, made Bai Lin feel uncomfortable.
But at that moment, he could still comfort himself, thinking maybe they had just bumped into each other on the road by chance.
However, he then saw the girl hand a handkerchief to Mo Yi.
Between young men and women, the meaning of giving a handkerchief is clear to anyone. Having just heard about how popular Mo Yi was and seeing someone making advances towards him didn’t surprise Bai Lin; he just clenched his fists, waiting for Mo Yi to refuse and return the handkerchief.
But what he saw was entirely different. He saw the person he cared for not only accepting the handkerchief but also tucking it into his chest!
Despite hearing numerous rumors about how the threshold of the Mo family’s house was nearly worn down by matchmakers, and how countless families regretted not making a move earlier, wanting to marry such a capable young man, Bai Lin had been able to suppress his feelings.
He had been hoping, praying, that his little fool hadn’t changed, that his heart belonged to him alone.
But now, he witnessed Mo Yi appearing quite intimate with another girl.
Why would he accept the handkerchief? Did Mo Yi like that person too?
So, after all, did the little fool eventually think that him, a rigid man, wasn’t good enough, also wanting to marry a gentle wife to continue the Mo family line?
Just imagining Mo Yi with someone else made Bai Lin feel as if his heart was being pierced by countless sharp knives.
Pressing hard against his chest, a hint of crimson flashed through the young man’s eyes.
Watching Mo Yi’s departing figure, he did not follow.
For the first time, Bai Lin realized he wasn’t as brave as he thought.
He was afraid, afraid that Mo Yi would directly tell him that he regretted being together, wanting to leave him for someone else.
If he truly heard that, Bai Lin feared he might go mad on the spot. At least for now, he didn’t want to scare Mo Yi.
Thinking this, Bai Lin still watched Mo Yi from a distance, only leaving after the latter’s figure had completely disappeared.
The village had undergone significant changes after the earthquake, but the enthusiasm of the villagers for rebuilding their homeland was high.
Moreover, with the disaster relief silver delivered by the government to Magistrate Wu, who allocated it to the affected villagers immediately, the situation in the village wasn’t as bad as imagined.
Unfortunately, it would still take time for the large number of houses and farmlands to be fully restored.
Unintentionally, Bai Lin found himself near the Mo family’s house.
Although he was anxious, his body didn’t feel the slightest fatigue.
Somehow, his body had significantly improved. Since the day he accidentally knocked over Wu Zhengqing, Bai Lin noticed that both his physical strength and spirit seemed to have been enhanced.
Now, he no longer felt like the sickly person he once was.
He had thought that passing the imperial examinations with the highest honor and his health improving were double blessings. He had wanted to return home to surprise the person he cherished. But who could have known…
It was getting late, and Bai Lin had been avoiding people on his way, so no one had yet realized he was back.
The houses inside had been rebuilt, but the walls of the courtyard were still somewhat damaged. Bai Lin stood not far away, looking in the direction of Mo Yi’s room, feeling for the first time that the distance between him and his beloved was so close yet so far.
Contemplating his next steps, what Bai Lin most wanted to know—and was most afraid to find out—was Mo Yi’s true feelings.
The turmoil beneath the man’s gaze went unnoticed, as did the fact that his shadow under the setting sun no longer bore a completely human form.
It was twisted, stretching out like bizarre tentacles conjured from purgatory.
His heart slowly succumbed to dark thoughts, Bai Lin’s breathing eased, and although his expression became more peaceful, it gave off an increasingly dangerous vibe.
If, and he meant if, his little fool had truly changed his heart, then he could not possibly accept it.
He just hoped Mo Yi wouldn’t disappoint him or force him to take drastic measures…
Writer’s note: New readers can rest assured, there’s no torment, it’s just playing with the trope a bit, those familiar with it will understand.
This is so funny bwhahwhah this is why communucation is important af
Tysm for leh chappy~~
Not them both running around with vinegar jar’s and thinking of how to restrain the other🤣
Thank you for the chapter!!🫶🏼
Awww I love the vinegar!!! Thank you for the chapter!
It’s just hilarious while knowing the story of both sides😂
Thanks for the chapter!
Thank you for the chapter! ❤
Thank you for the chapter!! Omg the misunderstanding! Love it!
zayummmm!! the tentacles are looming outtt 😝😝
I usually don’t like misunderstandings, but listening to ML’s emo yandere thoughts while knowing how much his puppy loves him is pretty fun