Chapter 38: Chapter 38 Laughter
“Grandmother is going to beat me to death.”
After Xuexue finished speaking pitifully, she looked up, and suddenly, her gaze met the faces of the several Little Kids slung on Old Money Mo’s back, startling her. Just now, in her anxiety, she had forgotten about the existence of the Little Kids on Old Money Mo’s back.
The little girl from that day suddenly thrust her head menacingly close to Xuexue’s face, baring her teeth in a warning gesture.
“You… What… what do you want?”
Startled by her sudden movement, Xuexue couldn’t help but shiver uncontrollably.
“I’m warning you, even though you can see us, it’s best not to meddle in our affairs, otherwise, giggle…” The little girl said, then let out a strange laugh.
Xuexue couldn’t help but shout angrily; this little ghost was truly hateful, always using this tactic to scare her.
Xuexue’s loud shout caused Old Money Mo and the others to turn their heads and glance at her.
Fortunately, they assumed Xuexue was yelling at Old Lady Mo, so they didn’t pay much attention and focused instead on Old Lady Mo, who was catching up from behind.
“Auntie, even if the child made a mistake, a simple scolding would suffice. Why chase her all over the village? Doesn’t it detract from your distinguished status?” Old Money Mo said smilingly to the gasping Old Lady Mo.
Old Lady Mo, out of breath, was in no condition to speak. She stood there, hands on her stomach, gasping for air.
“Xuexue, go and apologize to your grandmother, and let’s put this matter to rest,” Old Money Mo nodded at Xuexue, signaling her to go in front of Old Lady Mo.
Xuexue was about to refuse when a glance at the several little ghosts staring ominously at her made her quickly change her tune: “Alright then!”
After speaking, she scurried away from behind Old Money Mo and approached Old Lady Mo: “Grandmother, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have talked back to you.”
“Hmph! You wretched girl, truly despicable, making me chase you around the whole village. I won’t be appeased today unless I beat you up,” Old Lady Mo finally caught her breath and, with the broom raised in her hand, spoke venomously.
“Ah.” Xuexue closed her eyes and cried out.
“You wretched girl, I haven’t even struck you yet. What are you screaming for?” Old Lady Mo raised the broom high, ready to strike at any moment.
“Old Master Mo, I listened to you and apologized to grandmother, and she still wants to beat me to death. You have to save me!” Xuexue deliberately turned her head and called out. She knew that Old Lady Mo was a person who only sought advantages and was most afraid of the few wealthy people in the village; Old Money Mo was one of them.
Faced with Old Lady Mo’s disregard for others in front of so many people, Old Money Mo’s expression darkened: “Auntie, what’s the matter that you must beat the child as if you want her dead?”
“Oh! Is that Old Master Mo? Aiyo, this damn girl drove me mad, I didn’t see your lordship there.” Only then did Old Lady Mo realize that it was the Mo Family Village’s Wealthiest Master standing in front of her, and she quickly put on a smiling face.
“Since Xuexue has already apologized to you, in consideration of me, let’s put this matter to rest and stop beating her,” Old Money Mo said sternly.
Old Lady Mo glared fiercely at Xuexue before turning to Old Money Mo, nodding and bowing with a smile: “Eh! Alright, the Old Maid will listen to Old Master Mo’s words and won’t hit this wretched girl anymore, hehe…”
“Hmm, let’s disperse, everyone,” Old Money Mo said to the onlookers, then turned and climbed into his sedan chair.
As the sedan passed by Xuexue, she heard the little ghost’s sarcastic voice: “Don’t think that just because this old fool helped you, he’s a good person. Be careful not to get sold out and end up counting Silver for another, giggle giggle giggle…”
It was followed by another round of sharp ghostly laughter.
Xuexue couldn’t help but roll her eyes; she wasn’t foolish. Her experiences in her past life were too painful, and in this life, she wouldn’t trust anyone again.