readytorunbook Chapter 256 They are all good kids!
Chapter 256 They are all good kids!
"Sister Ran, although I don't want to disturb your deep sibling relationship, you should at least take care of the feelings of us orphans who have also survived a disaster!"
Zhao Xiaobing's cold voice rose slowly from behind. Luo Xiaoran looked over and saw a row of more than a dozen children all looking at her with some sadness, like a dozen puppies abandoned by their families.
"Are you all okay? The bad guys on Hulu Mountain have been killed. It's safe here. Dinner will be delivered soon. Eat your fill before going to sleep."
"Thank you, Sister Ran!"
Zhao Xiaobing smiled very nervously at first, with a hint of melancholy in his big eyes after surviving a disaster.
Then the memories of Hulu Mountain came flooding back to him. Zhao Xiaobing's eyes flashed with fear that he didn't know how to dispel, and his clenched fists showed his anger.
"Sister Ran, the one who arrested us turned out to be that old thief An Luhai. He sent people to capture children and dig out their hearts to make some damn resurrection pill. Xiao Chuanzi, Dalu, and Chengcheng were all killed by him!"
"I already know about this matter, but I still want to know how you escaped after being caught? What happened before I found you?"
Did he really... kill someone?
As soon as Luo Xiaoran asked the question, all the children in the room pursed their lips, even Luo Xingchen and Niu Dan lowered their heads.
After a long time, Zhao Xiaobing stood up, just as he stood up to lead everyone to avenge their dead friends, he stood up bravely and firmly.
“I killed one of them, and the other one ran away when he saw me.
We stayed in the mountains for one night and had found the way down the mountain, but we didn't expect that the old thief An would send people to capture us early in the morning.
After we were caught, we met another group of people at the foot of the mountain. They fought with An Laozei’s people. Later, Sister Ran, you came. "
After listening to Zhao Xiaobing's narration, Luo Xiaoran not only did not show any strange look because of "Zhao Xiaobing killed someone", but asked with interest:
"How did you kill that man?"
"use this!"
Zhao Xiaobing took out the knife, which he had taken from Niu Dan. He knew he should have returned the knife to Niu Dan earlier, but he didn't do it.
"This knife looks familiar."
Luo Xiaoran looked at Luo Xingchen and Niu Dan and asked, whose knife is this?
Niu Dan confessed honestly, "It's my knife."
"Sister Ran, I stole it. Don't blame Niu Dan." Zhao Xiaobing quickly stepped forward to explain, "I used this knife to stab the man's neck, and then... he died."
Zhao Xiaobing seemed to be trapped in that terrible memory, and his body was shaking slightly.
"I am willing to go to jail. I did this all by myself, so I will bear the responsibility alone. When the time comes, please ask Sister Ran to help me take care of my friends."
"Boss, don't go to jail. You killed the bad guys to save us!" Zhaodi pulled Zhao Xiaobing's sleeve from behind, her voice filled with tears.
"That's right! The bad guys harmed our friends, and the boss was trying to avenge them. The boss did nothing wrong!" Daqiang shouted with his fist raised.
With these two people taking the lead, the other children also started crying.
"The boss won't go to jail!"
"The boss did nothing wrong, we will go to jail for him!"
"Woo woo woo, save the boss!"
……
Luo Xiaoran was a little embarrassed by this sudden chaotic scene. What I mean is, when did I say I wanted to arrest Zhao Xiaobing?
"Stop——" Luo Xiaoran raised her voice to suppress the cries of the little beggars.
"When did I say I wanted to arrest Zhao Xiaobing and put him in jail? It was An Luhai who wanted to harm you in the first place. If I arrest Zhao Xiaobing and send him to the authorities, wouldn't that mean I'm sending Zhao Xiaobing back to An Luhai to be used as a drug?"
Hearing what Luo Xiaoran said, the little beggars all quieted down at the same time, and one by one they stared at Luo Xiaoran with moist eyes.
"I think Zhao Xiaobing did nothing wrong. On the contrary, he did a great job! Besides, no one will investigate this matter. You can put your mind at ease."
After all, everyone in Hulu Mountain died that night.
"An Luhai has done many evil things and he will have his end. But it is not safe to let you go back to Po Wa Lane now. I have already asked the owner of this mansion for mercy. He is willing to take you in. Are you willing to stay here?"
In fact, Luo Xiaoran had originally thought of bringing these little beggars back to Hexi Village. However, Zhao Xiaobing insisted that they should not "live under someone else's roof". He believed that collecting intelligence for Luo Xiaoran in exchange for rewards was the "dignified" way to live, so Luo Xiaoran just let them do what they wanted.
At that time, although they lacked food and clothing, they lived quite comfortably. But the situation now is different from that time.
Looking at Zhao Xiaobing who was discussing with his partners in a low voice, Luo Xiaoran believed that he would definitely make the right choice.
"Sister Ran, we are willing to stay here. Although it will be uncomfortable to be trapped in the house, it is better than losing our lives outside!" Zhao Xiaobing made the final decision on behalf of the little beggars.
"Okay! That's settled then. I'm just here to pass on the message. Someone will arrange for you later. Don't be nervous or hesitant. Just stick to your heart and live your life seriously."
After Luo Xiaoran gave the little beggars instructions, she planned to take Luo Xingchen and Niu Dan out, but was stopped by Zhao Xiaobing.
"Sister Ran, wait a minute!"
"What's wrong?" Luo Xiaoran turned her head.
"Give this back to Niu Dan." Zhao Xiaobing stretched out his hand. In the palm of his hand lay the knife that had killed the long-faced man. It was smooth and shiny, with no trace of blood.
"I should have returned it to Niu Dan a long time ago. I don't know why I have been dragging it on until now."
Niu Dan stared at the knife for a while, but did not reach out to take it. Instead, he turned around and asked Luo Xiaoran:
"Sister, can I give this knife to Zhao Xiaobing? He saved me, otherwise I might have been sent to make medicine."
Luo Xiaoran didn't expect this to happen, and she admired Zhao Xiaobing even more. After all, in that situation, a child dared to use his blood to save other children, which showed outstanding courage and bravery.
"of course can.
First, I have given this knife to you. You are the owner of the knife and naturally have the right to dispose of it.
Second, repaying a favor is the family motto of our Luo family. If you don’t remember Zhao Xiaobing’s life-saving grace, then I will punish you severely! "
"Niu Dan, you're too polite. I did that to save myself. Besides, wasn't it you who led us to find that mountain road, giving us a chance to escape from Hulu Mountain?"
Hearing the words "gratitude or not" from Luo Xiaoran and Niu Dan, Zhao Xiaobing became uncharacteristically awkward and affirmed Niu Dan's contribution in last night's operation.
Watching the two people flattering each other about their business, Luo Xiaoran couldn't help but smile.
They are all good kids!