Chapter 77: Chapter 78: The Little Girl’s Overwhelming Presence 1
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Anyway, he couldn’t run anymore, so whatever the little girl wanted to do with him, even turning him over to the authorities, wouldn’t scare him.
He’s just a kid, the County Official wouldn’t punish him too harshly, probably just fine him some money.
Even if they locked him up, he could unlock the cell and escape.
“You’re so sly and deceptive at such a young age. You’ve stolen something, and now you want to play dumb? You’re not afraid of the authorities; are you saying you’re not afraid of death?”
The little girl’s playful laughter was as usual, her petite figure seemed to float over, appearing like a ghost before him.
“Hiss, what do you mean?”
Young Thief was scared out of his wits when his thoughts were read like that, cold sweat dripping down. He took a deep breath, opened his eyes wide and forcefully asked with composure.
“If you make a mistake, you must accept punishment.”
Su Qingluo, like a little grown-up, stood with her hands behind her back, her childish voice filled with a hint of playfulness, crisp and pleasant.
“Do you really think that if I don’t turn you over to the authorities, I’d have no other way to deal with you?”
“You… you can’t kill me either.”
Young Thief stuttered a bit, he was genuinely scared of this mysterious and unpredictable little girl from the bottom of his heart.
“The crime of theft isn’t punishable by death; you can’t disregard the law and kill me as you please.”
“Pah, pah, pah.”
Su Qingluo clapped her hands: “Impressive, I didn’t expect you to understand the law so well, that’s commendable.”
“Here, I don’t want it anymore; just let me go.”
Young Thief nearly spat blood from her deliberate mockery; his blushing face became even redder as he suddenly jumped up from the ground and threw the pouch into her arms.
“You can’t leave for now.”
Su Qingluo, still smiling, said: “You haven’t realized your mistake and sincerely repented for what you’ve done. Before you truly atone, just follow me and be my little follower, and cultivate yourself.”
Young Thief’s face turned pale, fear apparent in his eyes: “I can’t go with you.”
“Are you trying to be a thief for the rest of your life? To be despised and looked down upon?”
Su Qingluo’s little face turned cold, an inexplicable anger rising.
She noticed that Young Thief had potential, was nimble, and could be a good martial arts student. So, out of a heart of cherishing talent, she decided to give him a chance to change and truly repent.
But, unexpectedly, Young Thief didn’t appreciate her kindness.
“I have a family to take care of; I can’t go with you.”
The little girl in front of him suddenly changed her face, giving off an imposing aura, and Young Thief, frightened, felt shuddering fear instinctively.
“Explain yourself.”
Su Qingluo’s eyes turned cold, her solemn expression greatly contrasting with her childish age.
“My adopted father is very sick, and he’s not going to make it.”
Young Thief didn’t dare to hide anything and spoke the truth: “I also have a little sister to take care of.’
“Take me to see your adopted father.”
Su Qingluo’s eyes flickered, seemingly deep in thought.
Young Thief first let out an incredulous exclaim; then, seeing Su Qingluo’s cold gaze, he quickly nodded his head in agreement: “Uh-huh, alright.”
Worried that being away for too long would make her two big brothers anxious, Su Qingluo took Young Thief back to the agreed meeting point to reunite with them.
“So it was you who stole our pouch?”
As soon as Wang Meng saw Young Thief, he was furious, grabbing his collar
and about to throw him into the River Channel.
“Hey, big brother, please have mercy. I know I was wrong.”
Young Thief went pale with fear, his skinny arms and legs flailing wildly, desperately pleading for his life.
There were people going back and forth by the River Channel, and some tourists looked over at the commotion under the big willow tree.
Su Qingluo didn’t want to cause a scene, so she subtly shook her head at Wang Meng.
“Hmph.’
Wang Meng snorted, disdainfully threw Young Thief to the ground, then turned his head away, not wanting to deal with him anymore.
“Let’s go, take us to see your adopted father.”
Su Qingluo quietly discussed her thoughts with Su Zixuan and Wang Meng, both of whom had no objections.
“Uh-huh, alright.’
Young Thief obediently bobbed his head in agreement, pulling a face as he led the way..
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