Chapter 40: Scam

Qing Shui's face seemed to have a strong sense of security.

The little girl's eyes were red from crying, she lifted her head to look, met Qing Shui's sincere eyes, hesitated a moment, then nodded: "My family lives in South Clothing Lane."

Feng Xuanrui:?

He had never heard of it.

After all, they were not familiar with this small town.

Sui Sui knew even less.

She only knew the name of her village; anything farther away was unclear.

Fortunately, Qing Shan was older; upon hearing the lane's name, although he didn't know it either, he smiled and asked passersby.

After roughly asking for directions, several people escorted the little girl back.

The road was crowded, so they deliberately asked people and took a more remote lane.

The city was bustling today, so even the remote lane had decent lighting—every few houses had lanterns hanging, which also made their walk easier.

When the light dimmed, Sui Sui grew a little fearful, lightly clutching Feng Xuanrui's sleeve.

Although Feng Xuanrui was helping out of kindness, he did not overlook Sui Sui.

After sensing his sister's fear, he quickly took Sui Sui's hand: "Don't be scared, little sister, I'm here."

Sui Sui nodded obediently.

As they walked farther away, unaware, Prince Qing and Zhan Gao watched them from not far behind, their gazes complex.

After watching them go a distance, the two lightly followed behind.

Zhan Gao also found it hard to ask: should they step forward to rescue the Sixth Prince and the young lady?

Yes, rescue!

The naive boy, the ignorant girl, had no idea that in this world…

…there are scams that use children as a pretense.

Because they are kind-hearted and easy to deceive, and because once something goes wrong, they are the easiest to deal with.

One can achieve maximum profit with minimal effort.

Just now the crowd surged forward, directly separating Prince Qing and Zhan Gao from the others.

They had originally planned to go back to find Doctor Liu.

As a result, a glance revealed that Feng Xuanrui, Sui Sui, and a few others were talking to a little girl.

If it were merely normal goodwill, Prince Qing would not intervene.

However, the little girl aided by Feng Xuanrui and company was under the gaze of at least six pairs of eyes.

This clearly looked abnormal.

Prince Qing, relying on his keen senses, had already identified several people secretly observing the little girl.

The scrutiny, evaluation, and malice on their faces were clearly visible to Prince Qing even at close range.

Seeing this, Prince Qing understood.

This was most likely a scam!

He had wondered whether to step forward and expose it directly.

But the world of children is too simple.

Sometimes they say, when Feng Xuanrui's rebelliousness flares up, he might not listen.

Rather than wasting words lecturing, it's better to test them in action, letting them truly feel…

Rather than wasting words lecturing, it's better to have a real fight, letting them truly feel……

With him and Zhan Gao and a few others around, they need not fear those villains, no matter what vile methods they use to harm the children.

The two followed lightly, keeping a distance that wouldn't raise suspicion but still allowed them to keep watch.

At this moment, Feng Xuanrui did not know what awaited him ahead.

Looking at the little girl beside him, her eyes red from crying, occasionally glancing at them timidly, and then looking the other way at the obedient Sui Sui being led by his hand.

Feng Xuanrui thought: His sister is still cuter!

Feng Xuanrui is not a greedy person.

He felt that having one sister was enough!

So, having Sui Sui was enough.

Although the little girl looked pitiful when she cried and rather cute to behold,

but Feng Xuanrui had never entertained the idea of taking her back to his residence to raise as a sister.

Feng Xuanrui did not understand love at first sight.

But he trusted his intuition.

Feng Xuanrui felt that Sui Sui was the best sister.

That was enough; nothing else mattered.

Sui Sui actually didn't understand what helping others meant.

But seeing her brother go to help that young lady, she obediently followed along.

No one had taught her these life lessons; the system only lectured her when something happened.

At other times, the system's idea for this blank slate named Sui Sui was to let the myriad facets of the world gradually color her.

The system had once wondered whether this was a scam.

It also tried to explain to Sui Sui the possibility that it was a scam.

It also tried, attempting to explain to Sui Sui that this is the possibility of a scam.

But…

Sui Sui doesn't even know what a scam is.

Just explaining what a scam is, the variety of scams, took a lot of time.

Feng Xuanrui and the others escorted the little girl all the way to South Clothing Lane.

The other party lives at a street corner; their home is an independent small courtyard, and their family situation looks okay.

After knocking on the door, they encountered a kind‑looking elderly woman; the little girl, seeing her, cried out, "Granny!"

Feng Xuanrui and the others didn't join in calling out; they just explained briefly and prepared to leave.

They've been out for a while; if they don't go back now, Uncle Wang and the others will start to worry.

Seeing they were about to leave, the old woman hurriedly smiled and said, "Thank you for bringing Fourth Lady back. I, the old woman, am endlessly grateful, but there's really nothing good in my house to offer; why not come in for a cup of water to wet your throat?"

Feng Xuanrui had no interest in drinking water, but the other party was overly enthusiastic, so in the end he didn't refuse.

The four entered the small courtyard, and Zhan Gao, who was following not far away, had already begun covering his eyes.

He thought to himself: Sixth Prince, where is your arrogance, your vigilance?

Just like that, casually entering someone else's courtyard?

This isn't Jing Cheng!

In Jing Cheng you can swagger about, entering anyone's home without worry.

But out here it's not allowed!

Too bad he couldn't say it, and Feng Xuanrui hadn't thought of this either.

After entering the house, the old lady warmly greeted them to drink water.

Qing Shan and Qing Shui were somewhat wary; they smiled and tried to refuse, but couldn't push it away, so they held the cup in their hands without drinking.

Feng Xuanrui didn't even touch the cup.

Really, the cup's quality was mediocre; the young lord disliked it greatly but couldn't show it, lest he be rude.

So, not touching it is best.

Sui Sui followed her brother's example: if he didn't drink, she wouldn't either!

The old lady, seeing these four little things were still quite wary, gave a glance to the one behind.

Feng Xuanrui and the others didn't even have time to turn around and see what was happening before someone covered their mouths and dragged them away!

After the four were tied up, they were first thrown into the woodshed.

At that moment Feng Xuanrui finally realized they had most likely been scammed.

But why?

That little girl was clearly crying pitifully.

Feng Xuanrui couldn't figure it out, wanted to shout but couldn't; those people stuffed a dirty rag into his mouth.

Ahhh, I, the young master, am utterly filthy today!

Feng Xuanrui was both angry and regretful, and then tears welled up uncontrollably.

Sui Sui, on the other hand, wasn't crying; she was listening to the system analyze how they could self‑rescue if this was a scam.

Although Prince Qing and his party would notice something amiss and come to rescue.

But before that, at least we must ensure our own safety, so we don't drive the traffickers into a corner and cause them to harm us again!

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