Chapter 274 818 The plush-loving moldy pen immortal
Shi Li swore that this was the first time she had seen such a handsome man.
Although he looked haggard and sickly, his aura was as graceful as that of pine and bamboo, and his pair of cold, ink-like eyes seemed to contain thousands of mountains and rivers, clear and transparent.
"I'm Shi Li." Muttering her own name, Shi Li's heart beat faster with nervousness, and she stammered as she explained how she had picked him up.
As she spoke, Qingchen looked around without leaving a trace.
The plain and simple thatched cottage, the old but tidy furnishings, and the faint scent of medicine floating in the air all showed that what the girl said was true.
Qingchen lowered his eyes and said, "Excuse me."
"It's okay, it's okay. Drink the rice soup first to fill your stomach, and I'll make you something to eat." Shi Li was always tolerant towards beauties, and he handed over the porcelain bowl with a smile.
After Qingchen took the bowl, he immediately stood up and skipped out of the house.
After a while, Qingchen heard the girl's joyful and clear voice like a lark again.
"Dad, please teach me how to cook!"
"Ahem...nonsense!" The old man's voice was filled with a hint of helpless indulgence.
Anyone who heard it could feel the strong affection between the two.
Qingchen held the bowl in one hand and curled his lips subtly.
Listening to the chirping of cicadas and birds outside, I feel refreshed.
Unfortunately, those who were chasing him did not give up.
The next day, the lady who lived next door went out and came back with a frightened look on her face.
"Xiao Li, you and Uncle Shi must not go out and wander around today! I just met a lot of men with knives at the entrance of the village. They were searching every house for something!"
The old lady's loud voice came directly into the room. Qingchen, who was resting with his eyes closed on the bed, heard it clearly. He opened his eyes and looked towards the door.
After a while, Shi Li walked in with a pale face.
He stopped about ten feet away from the bed.
Qingchen said nothing, just looked at her solemnly.
"You should be the one those people are looking for, right?" Shi Li pursed her lips and asked with some difficulty.
Then, without waiting for Qingchen to answer, he frowned and said seriously, "Are you a good person?"
Eyes facing each other.
There is only sincerity in the girl's eyes.
Qingchen moved his lips, not knowing whether to call her naive or answer the question. In the end, he just responded softly.
"I believe you." Shi Li reacted quickly, the haze between her brows was swept away, revealing a sweet smile, "When I saw you lying in the stream, I thought you must be a good person."
"Let's go. I'll take you to hide in the mountains first."
After saying that, Shi Li walked up to him and wanted to help him.
Qingchen dodged subconsciously, "This is not in accordance with etiquette..."
"It's already this late. My father said saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Don't worry about anything else." Shi Li stamped her feet anxiously. "If someone finds us later, my father and I will suffer with you."
This last sentence is of course correct.
Qingchen finally did not refuse the hand that Shili extended to him.
She had followed her father into the mountains to collect herbs since she was a child. She was more familiar with the mountain environment than anyone else. She quickly brought Qingchen to an extremely secluded cave.
"You stay here and don't make any noise. I have to go back to see my dad."
Shi Li carefully spread hay and sheets on the ground, then left without looking back, leaving Qingchen alone.
They walked for half a day, until night invaded the cave, and Qingchen heard footsteps coming from outside the cave.
He looked over cautiously and saw Shi Li walking back with her back bent, carrying a lot of bags.
He looked the same as when he left, except that his face was a little pale.
"I'm afraid you'll have to recover here. Those people haven't found anyone, so it seems they're not planning to leave for the time being."
Shi Li took out some dry food and handed it over, saying worriedly.
Qingchen took the dry food, but his eyes fell on her sleeves which looked a little strange.
"Are you hurt?" He immediately looked at the girl's face, his eyes like cold stars.
Shi Li simply wanted to put her hands behind her back, but then she realized that this action was unnecessary, so she put them down awkwardly.
"I'm fine. I accidentally cut my hand with a hatchet this afternoon."
Of course, this is not the case.
When the people who were chasing Qingchen found her house, they discovered the herbs that could be used to treat Qingchen's external injuries.
In order not to arouse suspicion, Shi Li could only secretly cut a knife on her arm and lie that the medicine was for her own use.
After Shi Li finished making up the lie, she lowered her head guiltily, fearing that she would be questioned or exposed.
The moonlight shining in from the cave dyed her cheeks red.
Qingchen realized something and averted his gaze suddenly, "You, be more careful next time."