An Assassination-Proof Home

When he returned home, he found Murong Qing and Hongdou sitting in the living room talking. He then remembered that he had originally planned to go find Hongdou after school, and it seemed that Murong Qing had the same idea.

Given Hongdou's achievements in painting, she was naturally admitted to Tange No. 1 Middle School through a special exception; in fact, it was Tange No. 1 Middle School that took the initiative to invite her to enroll.

Since the last conflict, Si Ming and Hongdou's relationship has not progressed at all. On the contrary, Murong Qing and Hongdou have become friends and their relationship has become closer.

As Si Ming approached the hall, he finally heard their conversation. It seemed that Murong Qing was lecturing Hongdou, and Hongdou immediately looked at him for help upon seeing Si Ming.

"Look, Xiao Ming is shirtless, why can he but I can't? I'm still wearing clothes!"

"Because he's a boy, and you're a girl!" Murong Qing turned to ask Si Ming, "But walking around shirtless on the street isn't really appropriate. Where's your school uniform?"

Si Ming briefly recounted what had happened at the Weiyang Hall, Murong Qing nodded. "This was an accident, it's understandable."

"What happened?" Si Ming asked curiously.

Murong Qing said, "Take a look at Hongdou's clothes."

Si Ming looked closely and saw that Hongdou's attire was as casual as ever, wearing only a white shirt. Although it was better than her usual pajamas, the top three buttons of the shirt were undone, and her black underwear was clearly visible underneath.

In contrast, Murong Qing's attire can only be described as formal. She had changed out of her school uniform and was wearing a shirt, with the first button near the collar fastened very tightly, giving the impression that it might obstruct her breathing.

"She is indeed a bit disheveled; her underwear is visible. But it's Hongdou after all. It's already good that she remembered to wear underwear. Going out is a different story, but staying at home, it should be fine for her to dress more casually."

Murong Qing immediately adopted the demeanor of class monitor and criticized, "Don't spoil her! Hongdou is the kind of person who never changes her clothes before going out, and sometimes she suddenly feels like going out and just runs out without caring what she's wearing. It's because everyone spoils her that she hasn't corrected this behavior, so we should take this opportunity to remind her about her clothing."

"I didn't mean to be so impulsive."

"Really? Didn't you say you'd never be so disheveled again? Yet today you still went to the bookstore in Baiyi, and not only did you buy things," Murong Qing paused, noticing Si Ming's questioning gaze, she continued, "You were even standing there reading adult magazines."

"Don't let my age fool you, I'm actually a year older than you. I'm sixteen now, which means I'm old enough to get married according to the laws of Su State. What's wrong with reading adult magazines?" Hongdou retorted confidently.

Murong Qing rubbed her forehead, her head aching, and said, "Don't you understand that the problem isn't whether you're sixteen or not? Dressed so provocatively and standing there reading that kind of book, do you think about how people around you will look at you?"

"What kind of perspective will you use?" Hongdou asked innocently.

Murong Qing sighed helplessly and turned her gaze to Si Ming, Si Ming could only agree, "When going out, you really need to pay attention to your attire, otherwise men might have all sorts of wild ideas if they see you like that."

"Really? Xiao Ming, if you look at me like that, are you also itching to try it out?"

"What does this have to do with me? I've seen it all before, so it's nothing new to me. But you should consider the feelings of strangers. Even if you don't care what others think, you should at least be wary of those with ill intentions. You don't want to be a victim of crime, do you?"

"... Okay, I understand."

Hongdou, seemingly remembering something, suddenly reached behind her and began groping around.

"Um, what are you doing?"

"Hey, didn't Xiao Ming say it's bad if his underwear was seen? Well then, I'll make sure his underwear isn't seen."

Hongdou was speaking when a "plop" sound came from behind her, and then her chest was freed from its restraints, giving the impression that it had suddenly grown larger.

"That way, no one can see my underwear."

Hongdou pulled a black bra out of her collar, revealing a "I'm so smart" expression.

Murong Qing covered her face, speechless at this friend who had once been deeply envied and who lacked common sense.

Si Ming felt weak all over and explained, "What I mean is, if you don't want others to see your underwear, button up your shirt. If you take your underwear off, then what's inside will be seen, right?"

"But wearing a bra is very uncomfortable, I don't really want to wear one—I want freedom!"

"This isn't a matter of comfort or freedom..."

Just as Si Ming was about to give up, the doorbell rang, and he had no choice but to open the door.

The visitor was Auntie Liu. Upon seeing Si Ming, she said, "Perfect timing, I need to speak with you."

"About the novel?"

Since he wasn't looking for Hongdou, but for himself, Si Ming felt it was related to the book "Ghosts and Gods Metropolis".

"There's nothing wrong with your novel. Although it hasn't become a huge hit, reader reviews are steadily increasing, and there's no worry about it being canceled anytime soon. Just maintain the same level of quality and keep writing. I came to you about this."

Auntie Liu handed over a card about the size of a palm. Si Ming took it and looked at it, and found that a blood-red eye was printed on the card, which gave people a terrifying feeling.

"What's this?"

"An assassination organization called Crimson Eye, supposedly formed by disciples of the Chi School, has an extremely high success rate. I heard from a friend in the underworld that someone has commissioned Crimson Eye to assassinate Hongdou."

"What? Who did Hongdou have such a deep grudge against? She rarely leaves her home and has almost no social connections. Why would someone hire someone to kill her?"

"The reason is unclear for now. Perhaps someone doesn't want to see her grow up, after all, her artistic talent is undeniable. Let's put the investigation aside for now; the most important thing right now is to protect Hongdou's safety."

Si Ming, "This kind of thing should be handled by the Mohist Knight Guard."

Auntie Liu retorted, "Aren't you a Mohist Knight Guard? I was just about to ask you to protect Hongdou."

Chapter 133 The Homebody Who Avoids Assassination

Si Ming asked curiously, "How did you know I was a member of the Mohist Knight Guard?"

Auntie Liu said, "You didn't deliberately hide your identity as a member of the Mohist Knight Guard. I heard your name at a dinner party once, and after a little inquiry, I found out about it. In our line of work, we always pay attention to information gathering. I also heard about your performance at school this afternoon. You are truly a hidden master. You actually withstood the ultimate attacks of three experts your age without any harm. Many masters of external martial arts can't do that. With such abilities, who else would we hire if not you?"

Si Ming was stunned. The first part was one thing, but how did he find out about the second part? It hadn't been long since it happened, and you already knew? Your information network is incredibly efficient! Do you have a built-in surveillance system that allows you to spy on people globally?

As if sensing his thoughts, Auntie Liu explained, "I know the principal of Wangfu Middle School, and I was aware of their challenge. He Qichang is considered one of the best among his peers; his Demon Blade Art has even been praised by Spirit Transformation expert. I thought this operation would be a piece of cake, but I didn't expect Tange No. 1 Middle School to be full of hidden talents, causing him to suffer a crushing defeat. Not only did they have a champion from the Youth Martial Arts Tournament, but they also had someone like you who was pretending to be weak while actually being strong. I should have been more cautious and challenged Tange No. 2 Middle School first."

Si Ming pondered that Wangfu Middle School must be the private middle school behind He Qichang.