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Chapter 21 - As Long as I'm Here, You Don't Have to Grow Up

Most people haggle when they buy a house, right?

But Fang Xun was different.

Not only did he not haggle, he kept raising the price.

It was as if he couldn't wait for Yu Jin to make more money.

This whole performance left Yu Jin completely bewildered.

She had never seen a client like Fang Xun before.

So, she completed the transaction in a daze.

After the deal was done, Yu Jin felt like something wasn't quite right.

She seemed to have boarded Fang Xun's pirate ship?

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering the talent Spend Lavishly, Gain Anew, and a double critical hit! You've received four million Mora!"

At the same time,

A system notification rang in Fang Xun's mind.

The Mora in his inventory increased by four million.

That was four million Mora!

If he had to earn that much money in a game, he wouldn't know how long he'd have to grind the Ley Lines.

But now, Fang Xun had earned it without even breaking a sweat.

It could only be said that the talent 'Spend Lavishly, Gain Anew' was truly amazing.

Spending money was earning money.

And the more he spent, the more he earned.

Fang Xun believed that as long as he continued to maintain this state,

sooner or later,

he would also be able to demolish the Jade Chamber at will, just like Ningguang.

Just as Fang Xun was looking forward to the future, he felt the little Yu Jin in his arms move.

He saw Yu Jin lift her little head, and then her big, watery eyes looked at Fang Xun.

"Brother Fang Xun, Ningguang is awake now~"

"Let's go to the next place on the itinerary, okay~?"

After a nap, little Ningguang felt all her previous fatigue and drowsiness vanish.

She was full of anticipation for the journey ahead.

However,

As the little girl spoke, her voice suddenly paused.

Her expression also changed from cheerful to sad.

Because little Ningguang was surprised to find that it was no longer noon.

Even the sun had set, and night was approaching.

Little Ningguang felt like she'd only taken a short nap.

She hadn't expected it to be so late when she woke up.

If she'd known it would turn out this way, Little Ningguang wouldn't have napped at all...

Little Ningguang became more and more self-blaming and regretful, her head lowered like a child who had done something wrong.

Because Brother Fang Xun was so good to her,

So good that Little Ningguang didn't know how to repay him.

Yet, as a guide, she hadn't fulfilled her duties well.

That's really not right.

Fang Xun probably feels very disappointed in her, right?

Ningguang felt more and more ashamed. In the end, her eyes were red, and tears were about to fall.

This action by little Ningguang caught Fang Xun off guard.

The little girl was fine just a moment ago, so why was she about to cry so suddenly?

Fang Xun quickly asked, "Little Ningguang, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

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Ningguang shook her head and said with self-reproach, "Ningguang promised Fang Xun that she would take him around Liyue today..."

"But Ningguang overslept, and many plans were delayed."

"I'm sorry, Brother Fang Xun. Ningguang is a negligent guide, and I've disappointed you."

The little girl's voice was choked with sobs, and tears streamed down her face.

Fang Xun listened, and was instantly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

He was still wondering why Ningguang had suddenly started crying.

It turned out it was because she had overslept.

He hadn't expected the little goofball to blame herself over this.

She was truly adorable.

Fang Xun squatted down, reached out, and gently wiped away the tears on Ningguang's face. Then, he said gently, "Silly girl, you really don't need to blame yourself."

"Because Brother has never blamed you,"

"In my opinion, you didn't do anything wrong,"

"So what if you overslept? It just delayed our trip. We can go again tomorrow, it's not a big deal."

Listening to Fang Xun's comforting words, little Ningguang cried even harder.

The more Fang Xun was gentle and doting, the more she blamed herself.

Seeing the little crybaby getting worked up,

Fang Xun was helpless. He could only pretend to be angry and said, "Little girl, let it go. I've already forgiven you,"

"Don't overthink things and don't cry anymore, or else Brother Fang Xun will really get angry, okay?"

Hearing Fang Xun say this, little Ningguang immediately hugged Fang Xun's arm and said weakly, "Fang Xun, don't be angry, Ningguang won't cry."

As she spoke, the little girl bit her lip, trying hard not to shed any more tears.

This appearance was both adorable and heartbreaking.

Fang Xun's heart immediately softened, and he couldn't bear to keep a straight face with Ningguang.

So, he gently comforted her, "Silly girl, you're only six years old now. Don't put so much pressure on yourself, okay?"

Ningguang, hearing Fang Xun call her a kid, immediately pouted and defended herself, "Fang Xun, Ningguang isn't small!"

"Mommy said that Ningguang can help the family and is already an adult!"

Fang Xun patted her little head, and then said affectionately, "You're still young now; you'll have to grow up in a few years."

"Even if you become an adult, as long as I'm here, you don't have to grow up, you know?"

Ningguang looked a little dazed upon hearing this.

All along, she'd been eager to grow up quickly,

wishing she could wake up already a grown woman.

Because only then could she earn more Mora and improve her family's living conditions.

But until today,

Fang Xun told her,

she didn't have to grow up.

The little girl's eyes welled up with tears again,

but she didn't dare to cry, afraid of angering Fang Xun.

So, she could only bite her lip,

looking at Fang Xun pitifully.

Fang Xun was amused by her appearance, gently rubbing her head and softly saying, "Let's go, I'll show you our new home."

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