Little Li's Strange Illness

"..."

As Little Li watched the Cloud Brocade draped over him dance lightly in the wind, he felt a chill run down his spine.

He used to think that copying poems to show off was a very enjoyable thing.

But when it was actually my turn, I felt like I was sitting on pins and needles.

Having copied poems framed and displayed evokes a sense of shame akin to being publicly executed.

To be honest, he hadn't truly understood this poem, and it wasn't exactly a timeless masterpiece; he just thought it was appropriate for the occasion...

"..."

Bai Jinghong and Cao Mu were both startled.

Good poetry evokes beautiful imagery, and this one...

Is Mingmingyue the predecessor?

A smile that still evokes the chill of countless springs?

They instinctively looked at the girl beside them.

You can just use her name as the title!

Oh, so it's called "Immortal at the River" (a type of ancient Chinese painting). Never mind then...

"If someone wrote something like this for me, I would marry them on the spot." Miss She was a little carried away.

"How the hell am I supposed to learn this?"

Wu Chushu's hands trembled.

He can't learn that; he really can't learn that skill.

There's nothing we can do about that.

Li Mo only taught him how to operate the trade, but not the process! He's learning how to trade like this!

He lost too much when it came to showing off in public...

"Brother Li, did you do it on purpose or by accident?"

Didn't you say you weren't good at writing?

"You translate this for me, what? It says the bright moon is the predecessor? What? It says, don't mislead the person in the mirror?"

Several people couldn't hold back any longer.

"Um... it really wasn't an accident."

His only intention was to win a prize.

If he simply wanted to become famous, he would have memorized many famous poems about the moon from his nine years of compulsory education, so why would he use this one?

Ying Bing, who was being watched by everyone, remained in a daze for a long time.

She has no particular expertise in this area.

Yet, the scene before me felt both unexpected and timely, evoking a sense of surprise and delight upon first sight, and a growing sense of excitement upon prolonged exposure.

No wonder he always tries to smile more.

"Li Mo."

"Um?"

Upon hearing Ying Bing's voice, Little Li, who was being teased, turned around and froze.

A cool night breeze stirred the girl's skirt, carrying the scent of autumn.

The gaze that looked over was filled with the quiet, gentle flow of moonlight.

She reached out and untied the red ribbon from her hair, letting her long black hair paint the shimmering night.

"I really like the jade hairpin."

Ying Bing gently tied her hair up and pursed her lips.

Li Mo suddenly felt an impulse and stepped forward.

The poem was copied.

The hairpin came unexpectedly.

But at that moment, my desire to put the hairpin in her hair was genuine.

Little Li felt that no one could withstand this kind of test.

That aloof, Ice Block obediently tied her hair up herself; could you not put the hairpin in her hair? Could you ignore her gaze?

"Move it this way."

Li Mo's outstretched hand was taken by her; her small hand was icy cold, but her palm was warm.

"My God, isn't that the Empress and Jiang Chen?"

"Zun Du is fake? Damn, did we run into the real one? How much did Top Scholar Pavilion spend on this?"

"This is absolutely the real Cold Fairy and Young Hero Li!"

"Young Hero Li won the top spot at the Top Scholar Pavilion! His name is even written down!"

"Young Hero Li actually possesses such literary talent."

Really.

Not only was the poem inscribed on the Cloud Brocade, Elder Zeng had also thoughtfully signed his name.

The already bustling Top Scholar Pavilion instantly erupted in a frenzy, comparable to the frenzy of fans meeting a celebrity in a past life.

A rising star on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, and also the inspiration for the character in "The Overbearing Empress Falls in Love With Me," she's even more famous than many celebrities...

"..."

Li Mo leaned back slightly.

He even talked about the copied poems with others, which made me feel quite ashamed.

Besides, if everyone pesters me, what's the point of going on a date?

"Li Mo."

"Um?"

Suddenly, Little Li felt the soft, warm jade in his palm tighten, and the coolness of the small hand brought him peace of mind.

He glanced to the side and saw that Ying Bing was also looking up at him, a slight smile in her eyes.

This young woman, who was never inferior to anyone in her life, said softly:

Let's run away.

Could such words really come out of Ice Block's lips?

Li Mo nodded, then took her hand and started walking in full view of everyone.

The two fled amidst the lights of Yun Province's Never-Night Sky city.

Something strangely... exciting?

"..."

The Three Heroes of Cloud-Crossing were frozen in place. What were they here for?

So?

What about us?

Wu Chushu still had things to do, but the original meeting place needed to be changed.

"Brother, shall we still go to the Magpie Bridge?"

"We can't go any further!"

As I ran out of the market, the lights gradually dimmed.

The Magpie Bridge was bustling, but there weren't many lights. This wasn't because the place wasn't prosperous, but because those who came here for secret rendezvous were mainly lovers and couples.

Aside from someone like Ouyang, who has an enormous appetite and isn't afraid of being stuffed, generally no one is so bored as to come here alone.

A quieter, darker place would be more convenient...

Running out of the bustling crowd, the surroundings suddenly quieted down, the transition from tranquility to vibrancy creating a sense of being in another world.

The riverbank is shimmering with light.

Li Mo led Ying Bing to a bamboo grove where they could vaguely see a vermilion Magpie Bridge.

It's strange.

Why is my heartbeat so loud?

A dignified Divine Observation master who regularly trains his physique, yet his heart rate increases after just a few steps?

It must be because it's too quiet here.

"We should be able to see fireworks from here later."

Li Mo sat down.

However, before he could even catch his breath, he glanced to the side and his heart skipped a beat again.

Did you get a stone in your shoe?

Ying Bing sat by the river and took off her shoes. The glaring thing was that she was also wearing white stockings today; how had she not noticed before...?

Gently, she pulled down the stockings with her fingers.

Her smooth, jade-like feet were placed in the stream, gently shattering the moonlight, before bending back.

Snap--

Water droplets dripped down from her toes, hitting the bluestone and shattering into sparkling pieces.

"No."

"That..."

"I didn't find a gift for the Mid-Autumn Festival just now, and I don't know what you might like at the market."

Ying Bing lowered her eyes, her gaze serene.

Little Li thought the scenery here was really beautiful.

Bright moon, night breeze, stream, jade...

"So you think I'd like this? Ice Block, last time I was just being professional, the service required..."

Li Mo gasped.

What a misunderstanding!

As everyone knows, Little Li is known as a gentle and refined gentleman.

How could a gentleman like him...?

"So... what service are you offering now?"

"!"

Li Mo looked down.

He had somehow already grasped the soft, white skin in his hand, and was kneading it quite vigorously, causing the girl's toes to blush slightly.

"Ice Block."

"Um?"

"You know, is there a disease that makes people lose control of their hands...? I'm Divine Observation, and this disease is incredibly dangerous!"

"Never heard of it, maybe."

"So, for my speedy recovery, can't the other one be let over too?"

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