The pure moonlight fell gently like a light veil, softly spilling into every corner of Wangshu Inn.
The night was deep as ink, yet dyed with a hazy glow by this silver radiance. A gentle breeze brushed past, carrying a trace of coolness as it wove through the branches of ancient trees, producing a rustling whisper.
"Eula, it's time." Cid the old uncle, who had long been crouching in the trees, watched the gradually lively sounds coming from the top floor of Wangshu Inn.
"Mmm."
Cid the old uncle turned to look at little Eula.
Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting uneven tree shadows onto the surrounding foliage like a massive spiderweb.
The young girl stood at the edge of the shadows. The moonlight plated her blue hair with a layer of cold silver, the gradually lightening blue at the tips resembling crushed moonlight, swaying gently with the night breeze.
Little Eula wore a sea-mist blue long dress. The high waistline naturally fell from just below the collarbone, accentuating her tall and elegant figure, fully displaying the dignity once belonging to the Lawrence family.
The skirt hem used a pleated design, with fine folds arranged in orderly geometric shapes. When walking, it was light and lively—possessing both the gorgeous solemnity of formal attire and the free casualness of sportswear.
The dress body was embroidered with exquisite lily-of-the-valley flowers using silk threads of the same color scheme. From the deep navy at the neckline, it gradually faded to the pale blue at the hem, as if an entire blue dream had been stitched into the fabric.
The tightened cuffs fit snugly around her wrists, perfectly revealing slender, fair skin. With every gesture, the satin material perfectly followed the lines of her arms—neither too tight nor failing to display the graceful curves of her limbs.
Unexpectedly beautiful.
But how can the Lawrence family, being so poor, still have such beautiful clothes?
Hm, could it be that they'd rather die than sell clothes like this?
Whatever, let's head in first.
Cid the old uncle lightly leaped and landed silently on the large balcony in the corner of the upper floor.
Little Eula's movements were no slower than old uncle's, but to make less noise, old uncle still chose to catch her.
Old uncle looked left and right, confirming no one was around.
Mm, next—just go straight to eating.
Everything went as old uncle expected. After he and little Eula changed into suitable clothes, blending into this banquet made them completely unnoticeable.
The two of them smoothly found the Almond Tofu.
"Mmm~ Is this a challenge to me?" Seeing little Eula's eyes shining, Cid the old uncle knew he'd made the right call coming here.
Then old uncle took a bite himself—tender, smooth, and refreshingly sweet.
Indeed delicious, though it's a pity he's just a mountain boar who only knows it's good without understanding how good.
Better go eat the Golden Shrimp Balls nearby instead—I like those.
Oh!!! Golden Shrimp Balls! The potato is crispy outside and soft inside, wrapping shrimp that's fresh, tender, and delicious…
This trip is a huge profit—just eating these makes it worth it.
Let's find some others.
Along the way, in Cid the old uncle's eyes, there was no desire for money—only the pursuit of gourmet food.
"Oops, seems I couldn't hold back and ate too much." Hope I don't slip because of indigestion when leaving later.
Cid the old uncle came to the balcony of Wangshu Inn and found little Eula, who was clutching her little belly—clearly having eaten too much as well.
"Good grief, how was the eating?" Old uncle paid no mind to little Eula's embarrassed expression over having overeaten.
"Mmm… Although it doesn't conform to Lawrence teachings, but… it was really fun."
"As long as you're happy. We'll rest a bit and then leave—let's enjoy the night view~"
"Okay."
Bang!
The sound was faint, but Cid and little Eula instantly knew where it came from.
From behind them! Right at the corner spot where the two had come onto the balcony!
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