Chapter 802: NO.171: Aomo's childhood was never peaceful, always like this

NO. 171: Aomo's childhood was never peaceful, always like this.

【Yuehuanshe: Miss, excuse me for disturbing, may I ask if you have time? If you have time, could you answer a question for me?

Miss?】

【Shi Duan Chang: Here, here, how come? We just parted not long ago, and now you want to drink together with me?】

【Yuehuanshe: You are becoming more and more like Miss Nian.】

【Shi Duan Chang: How could that be~ Xiao Nian and Xiao Xi keep saying I'm becoming more like the elder brother, which really vexes me.】

【Yuehuanshe: You can see every person in all things, and when you measure all things by that person, every shadow will begin to resemble him.】

【Shi Duan Chang: Sir, your words are wonderful; do you mean you're hoping for Xiao Nian?】

【Yuehuanshe: …I mean your two sisters have been getting along with Mr. Zhong Yue for a long time, so they naturally measure every similar person by him.】

【Shi Duan Chang: That's true, I once felt that Mr. Aomo and the elder brother were quite similar

But after that, I changed my mind again.

Mr. Aomo repeatedly made me laugh till I clapped my hands, which is far more entertaining than the elder brother.】

【Yuehuanshe: …I'll take that as praise.】

【Shi Duan Chang: Naturally it's praise, Mr. Aomo

People like us, being pleased with oneself is most important

Like a cup full to the brim, with endless delight, one should raise a glass of pure wine—right, would you like to see my poetry? I might also consider offering you a poem.】

【Yuehuanshe: …Not in a hurry, I just want to ask a question.】

【Shi Duan Chang: That's right, too, no need to force it, we'll talk when the mood strikes

So what do you want to ask?】

【Yuehuanshe: In my dreams, who has appeared separately?】

【Shi Duan Chang: As a result, you still want to know?】

【Yuehuanshe: I don't need specifics, just a list; otherwise it's really agonizing to be torn up.】

【Shi Duan Chang: But if you get this list, Mr. Aomo won't be torn up, right?】

【Yuehuanshe: ……】

【Shi Duan Chang: I've said before that Mr. Aomo's attitude toward things is always like my second brother, exhausting his energy and thought, but have I not yet told Mr. Aomo about my second brother's situation?】

【Yuehuanshe: Such talk is always inconvenient to say, Miss, especially on this network.】

【Shi Duan Chang: Indeed, saying this over a drink is fine, but right now it's ultimately on this network……though if it's Mr. Aomo, he might have already guessed what I want to express?】

【Yuehuanshe: This trust really makes one feel honored and surprised, and I can't help but raise additional suspicions.】

【Shi Duan Chang: But right now, the pressing matter is still your worry, isn't it?】

【Yuehuanshe: You mean, my overly thoughtful and suspicious nature, merely holding a list, will only lead me into a larger circle, adding more worries, and may not necessarily yield any gain, right?】

【Shi Duan Chang: Mr. Aomo's insight never disappoints.】

【Yuehuanshe: This is something I thought of from the start but didn't want to confront; Miss, you've said all this just to guide me to look again at the possibility I optimistically overlooked—thank you very much.】

【Shi Duan Chang: What for? I still feel Mr. Aomo indeed has the spirited vigor of a hot-blooded young man; perhaps giving you a list, you could indeed obtain results.】

【Yuehuanshe: But that shouldn't be now; there are more pressing matters before me.】

【Shi Duan Chang: Exactly, I heard you also directly posted a commission on some website?】

【Yuehuanshe: ……】

——

Soon, Xiao Aomo quit the chat, truly fleeing in defeat.

The growth of age lies not only in the body, but more in the spirit.

19-year-old Aomo can quickly adjust his mindset, typing out those obscure characters to meet business needs, and send out that invitation seeking a low, hoarse voice—all to resolve the commission and eliminate hidden dangers.

However, 13-year-old Xiao Aomo lacked the cheek to 'sacrifice' for the greater good.

Some acquaintances' comments online are fine, but bringing up one's own operations in conversation……

More than once, Aomo considered changing star systems, the universe—no, should be changing his worldly life.

Far more urgent than the thought when he first saw Evolto post his own photo.

But humans are indeed creatures with strong adaptability.

Demons are even more outstanding specimens sprouting from human civilization.

So he remains under gravity's restraint, feet on the ground, having set aside his quest for a list; though it seems a shortcut, it could actually cause the current rhythm of interpersonal dealings to collapse completely, and further hinder the execution of the commission with a major detour.

Having made the decision, he no longer dwells on it; he is actually quite grateful to Miss for this—although it was her reminder that made him obsess over the issue.

What is this? Undoing the bell still requires the bell‑tyer? Recalling that saying from East Yan Culture, Aomo feels as if he's purely wasting time, yet he has also gained some subtle information.

'Repeatedly made me laugh till I clapped my hands'…'repeatedly'

'Never disappoints'…'always'

'If it were Mr. Aomo, he might have already guessed what I want to express'…'if', 'maybe'

……The conversation with Miss indeed has a smooth, natural comfort, like chatting with Bi Ze, Qian, Suzi, and Qianming, etc.

But do the two of them really get along that well?

They've met only a few times; how long have they spent together? How could there be such trust and familiarity?

He even directly mentioned that the trust made him feel honored and surprised, causing him to raise additional suspicions, yet the other party lightly brushed the topic aside.

And the most direct words are still that sentence he reminded him to stop.

He said he was like her second brother, which is correct, but when did he also say his attitude always resembled her second brother's exhausting diligence?

'I have said before……'

The boy silently raised his hand, twisted his nose bridge, feeling absurd, as if perhaps he were still dreaming.

Well, just let me off.

The wry psychological illusion lasted only a moment; after that moment, he looked again at the activity room, at the faces that had been transferred there.

He simply shook his head, avoided thinking about the problem, and suppressed the speculation that was about to surface.

Right now there are more pressing matters to consider——

Just as he thought that, a new message pop‑up appeared on the light screen.

【Deep Brew Coffee: ……Trainee, are you still okay?

I seem to have had a really terrible nightmare】

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Has the recent temperature gotten a bit chilly?

Why, of all times, does this stimulus come in this state… Xiao Aomo winced, rubbing his nose bridge again with a headache.

【Yuehuanshe: It's just a nightmare, already past, not important】

After silence for two minutes on that side, a reply finally appeared:

【Deep Brew Coffee: ……Can I additionally sign up for an advanced shooting course?】

【Yuehuanshe: Of course, there's still plenty of room to adjust the training schedule】

【Deep Brew Coffee: Good, this time I definitely won't mess up】

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【Training, work‑rest balance, then training: Master, send visit permission】

【Yuehuanshe: You also had a nightmare?】

【Training, work‑rest balance, then training:? No error operation logs, Rice Bath wants to find Mr. Asakura, and Mr. Asakura's reply is with you; may we allow the visit?】

【Yuehuanshe: Come to the activity room】

【Training, work‑rest balance, then training: Activity room？】

I see, the most dangerous place is the safest place; thank you for the lesson, Master】