After defining the event, Mu Tianyuan looked at Sonoko with some exasperation: "I say, young lady, where did you hear this news from? Mrs. Aoi at the convenience store near the school, or Mrs. Muto at the ramen shop?"
Sonoko was a fanatic for all kinds of gossip, not just limited to school. She was even well-versed in the surrounding gossip.
The reason Sonoko knew so much gossip was entirely because she had an organization with the same hobby as her, filled with like-minded comrades, what we commonly call "busybodies"! And Sonoko held a high position in this busybody organization, serving as a core elite and concurrently acting president of the Busybody
Fan Club, head of the intelligence department, and ambassador for promotion and dissemination... Sometimes, Mu Tianyuan even had to admit that Sonoko and her... like-minded comrades were simply...
his biggest rivals in becoming the King of Information! Because the information he got from small animals was often not as rich and comprehensive as theirs, as their information was often processed by them. For example, Mrs.
Matsushima from East Street going to buy a fish an hour ago could eventually become Mrs. Matsushima having just contracted a fish pond. You tell me, how could small animals catch up to this level of evolution?! "Mrs. Serino told me,"
Sonoko looked at Mu Tianyuan and Ran with a serious expression, then looked left and right, and whispered mysteriously: "They say Mrs. Serino's husband's classmate's brother-in-law's nephew's aunt's cousin's uncle's neighbor's second grand-uncle's grandson is... a night security guard at that Medieval Art Museum. He and his other colleague witnessed it themselves! And he later researched the story of the armor's owner to learn about it!"
Mu Tianyuan scratched his head, then mimicking Sonoko's mysterious look, he quietly said: "Is that so? But why did I hear that the... armored warrior who died before achieving his goals and whose soul cannot rest actually committed suicide because he lost a duel against his love rival due to the latter's schemes, and couldn't accept his beloved old lady and another man living happily ever after and trying to have a bunch of kids?"
If Sonoko hadn't brought it up today, Mu Tianyuan wouldn't have known. How would he know what the actual story was? He just casually made up a new version to help Sonoko spread gossip. But when Sonoko heard Mu Tianyuan's version, her eyes widened in excitement.
Holy cow, there's this version too? How did I not know? To learn the details of this version, Sonoko quickly pulled Mu Tianyuan's sleeve, her eyes wide with gossip, and said: "You know! Hurry up and tell me! If you tell me, I'll treat you to a drink at lunch later!"
"Drinks are fine. Later, help me fetch a kettle of water."
Mu Tianyuan handed a thermos to Sonoko. Fetching a kettle of water was nothing compared to gossip, no, compared to the truth, it was... like heaven and earth. Sonoko, who was pursuing the truth, immediately took Mu Tianyuan's thermos, indicating that she would fetch water for Mu Tianyuan as long as she heard the truth.
Mu Tianyuan glanced left and right, then whispered to Sonoko and Ran: "First, let me clarify: I don't know if this is true. I also heard it from someone else, but this is insider information, quite confidential. It's fine if you know, but don't spread it around, okay?"
"Mm-hmm! Don't worry, we definitely won't tell anyone!"
Gossip was a woman's nature. This wasn't just true for the gossip queen Sonoko; even Ran had a gossipy heart. After hearing Mu Tianyuan's instructions, both of them immediately gave the standard correct answer of gossip listeners.
Then Mu Tianyuan said mysteriously: "Do you know why this armored warrior wanders around at night? I heard that after he committed suicide, he never reincarnated. It's not because he wanted to keep fighting, as Sonoko said. He wants revenge. They say that...
his love rival, who stole his beloved woman in his previous life, reincarnated into a person who has something to do with the museum in this life. So, when the armored warrior sensed his love rival's aura, he began to awaken. Otherwise, why do you think there was no news of the armored warrior being able to move before?"
"Mm-hmm!"
Ran and Sonoko quickly nodded. Mu Tianyuan then continued to ramble on about the armored warrior and his lover's story for a long time. Finally, he said: "They say that since this armored warrior just woke up, he's still weak and can only appear at night.
Once he absorbs enough moonlight and sunlight for a while, he'll be able to appear during the day. At that time, he can draw his sword and cut down his enemy chief, avenging his shame."
"Is that so?" Sonoko looked at Mu Tianyuan excitedly. This simple warrior Sonoko preferred this dramatic story with emotional elements! At this moment, Sonoko's eyes were shining. If she hadn't brought a megaphone, Sonoko would have taken it out to promote it! "Yes, that's exactly it!"
Mu Tianyuan nodded solemnly. After receiving Mu Tianyuan's confirmation, Sonoko immediately stood up, grabbed Mu Tianyuan's thermos, and ran.
Mu Tianyuan watched Sonoko run out of the classroom and used his private line to the little fox: "I'd bet fifty cents that Sonoko is definitely going to spread gossip under the guise of fetching water for me."
The little fox, lying beside him, flicked her tail and said helplessly: "Sometimes I really don't understand why you always give Sonoko a new version of gossip for no reason."
"You said it yourself, it's 'for no reason'," Mu Tianyuan shrugged at the little fox. Then, Mu Tianyuan turned to look at Ran, who was standing still and deep in thought: "Ran-chan, what are you thinking about?"
"Nothing much. I just think that... moving armor is quite interesting, so I want to go see it."
Ran waved her hand and replied with a smile. Hearing Ran's words, Mu Tianyuan shrugged and said: "Then just let Uncle Mouri and the others accompany you."
"That's right. I'll ask Dad to go with me tomorrow."
Ran thought for a moment and nodded. At this point, Mu Tianyuan suddenly looked at Ran with a serious expression: "Who are you?"
"Huh?"
Ran was stunned by this question. Why did Mu Tianyuan suddenly ask this out of nowhere? Mu Tianyuan continued to stare seriously at Ran: "Tell me, who are you?"
"Uh, I'm Ran. Mu-kun, what's wrong?"
Ran looked at Mu Tianyuan blankly and replied. But Mu Tianyuan shook his head: "You're not Ran-chan. You know Ran-chan is most afraid of these ghostly things, so who are you?"
In Mu Tianyuan's impression, Ran was afraid of these urban legends, ghost stories, and the like. But now, Ran actually wanted to visit it. This was absolutely abnormal! Hearing Mu Tianyuan's reasoning, Ran looked at him with a mix of tears and laughter: "I am Ran!"
By the time Sonoko had finished spreading gossip and fetching water, Mu Tianyuan told Sonoko that Ran actually wanted to visit the moving armor. Then Mu Tianyuan said seriously: "I always feel that Ran is very abnormal. Do you think a Ran who is interested in supernatural events is still Ran?"
"Hmm, wait a moment. I have a way to confirm Ran's identity!"
Sonoko also found it puzzling. She knew Ran's quirks. How could someone who screamed at ghost stories want to visit a supernatural event? Immediately, Sonoko stood up and ran to Ran's side.
After whispering a few words, she suddenly heard Ran let out a scream. Then Sonoko calmly turned to Mu Tianyuan and gave a thumbs-up: "No problem. After my ghost story test, this is Ran herself!"
"Hmm, I'm also sure. An ordinary person doesn't have such a clear and good voice."
Mu Tianyuan immediately nodded at Sonoko. Then Mu Tianyuan said with a serious face: "However, to confirm it, I think I can also tell a ghost story to test it."
"No!"
Ran immediately shouted when she heard Mu Tianyuan's words. Then she looked at the two happily laughing people with some exasperation: "You two are impossible..."
These two were definitely bullying her! Otherwise, why would they insist on... telling her ghost stories! Especially look at their happy smiles right now! If they weren't deliberately bullying her, she would have found a place to hit herself and die! After laughing for a while, Sonoko suddenly said: "Oh, right, I just heard some news. They say Master Zeniba's disciple, Sanada Ichizo, will have a wonderful performance next week!"
"You've only been out for a little while, and you already have new news?"
Mu Tianyuan slumped at his desk, somewhat helpless.
Sonoko was indeed the Queen of Gossip! Look at her efficiency. She went out to spread gossip and fetch water for him, and she already had new information! Was she a bit too fast?! Then Mu Tianyuan asked in confusion: "But what does this Ichizo do?"
"It's Ichizo!"
Sonoko seriously corrected Mu Tianyuan, then added: "Mr. Sanada is a very amazing magician! Not only is his magic great, but he's also very handsome!"
Then Sonoko transformed into a fangirl, starting to promote this magician named Sanada Ichizo. However, Sonoko's promotion was only half successful.
Ran listened with great interest, but Mu Tianyuan didn't hear a single word, because when he heard Sonoko mention "magician," an idea suddenly popped into his mind. After thinking carefully for a while, Mu Tianyuan looked at the little fox with some excitement: "Little fox, I think we're about to get rich, because I've already thought of how to... convert those... gold coins into money!"
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