Chapter 126

Words : 1425 Updated : Oct 5th, 2025

Ji Nian was dismissed just like that. Chen Mo dressed refreshingly today, a rare occurrence. He looked cool and casual in a white short-sleeved shirt, revealing his pale arms. Surprisingly, the muscle definition was quite noticeable. Light-colored jeans hugged his straight, long legs, and his hair was cut shorter, making him look like a fresh and energetic male college student. Ji Nian liked it more and more the more she looked at it. Oh, good! It's a handsome man, she is saved. “Uncle, where are we going today?” He was not the least bit of a stranger, and stepping out of his familiar surroundings, he adapted very well to the new environment. He sat next to Chen Mo, and in a particularly natural way, took a drink of the fruit juice that was handed to him. She curiously examined the car's interior. It seemed to be for her; the inside of the car was decorated in pink and filled with cute plush toys. The fragrance was also sweet, but not overpowering, which was incredibly uplifting. Ji Nian's parents in her past life were quite strict with her and rarely bought her dolls or toys, so even though her soul is that of an adult, she doesn't think it's childish. Ji Tingzhou gave her a chick plushie, and she has loved it for so many years. Seeing her looking so relaxed, the worry that had been weighing on Chen Mo's heart eased. "When you come, you'll know, just consider it a surprise from Uncle." or@@@@ "You'll see when you get here, just consider it a surprise from Uncle." It was unexpected that Chen Mo had this side to him. Ji Nian wasn't in a hurry and nodded, saying, "Okay." By the way, "Uncle, can I have ice cream?" For an iced drink enthusiast, to rarely eat ice cream is just too miserable. Before leaving, Ji Tingzhou specifically instructed that she has exceeded her ice cream allowance this week and is not allowed to have any. She should only drink water at room temperature, not cold drinks, and minimize her sugar intake. She also mentioned what Ji Nian is allergic to. If it weren't for seeing it with his own eyes, Chen Mo would find it hard to imagine that this verbose Ji Tingzhou was the neurotic he had known for many years. Chen Mo remembered Ji Tingzhou's words and was somewhat hesitant in the face of Ji Nian's request. But the little kid's eyes are pitifully looking at him, with a moist expression like a puppy, full of supplication, whining and begging: "Please, Uncle, just a little bit will be fine." "Just consider it feeding the chickens, hehe~" Even Ji Tingzhou from back then couldn't resist the charming hook, let alone Chen Mo who is already indulgent towards her now. The unexpectedly adorable uncle immediately nodded, wearing an expression that signaled he would give whatever was needed: "Sure." Ji Nian squinted her eyes and said, "Thank you, uncle!" Seeing her happy, smiling like a flower, Chen Mo's mood also became pleasant, and even the discomfort in his body eased up a lot. Yes, he still feels uncomfortable, and can stand up to take Ji Nian out to play, with a result of having been stabbed five times. (Note: Ji Nian might be a person or a pet, and the original text might be a bit ambiguous, but based on the context, it seems like Ji Nian is a person who has been stabbed five times and is now recovering and able to go out and play.) The side effects were severe. Chen Mo couldn't eat anything, and even drinking water would make him vomit. His legs ached constantly. He only looked normal on the outside. The child's emotions were very expressive, praising the decorations in the car as beautiful and the flowers he gave as lovely the whole way. Chen Mo listened quietly to her words, the depths of his curved eyes concealing a hidden sadness. If Ji Nian wasn't bothered by it, he could send her flowers every day. Unfortunately... The real culprit who harmed his sister hasn't been found, and he won't be able to watch Ji Nian grow up; he is about to die. Chen Mo smiled softly and indulgently at Ji Nian, swallowing down the acrid and sweet taste that welled up at the back of his throat without making a sound. Having almost reached the destination, after so much groundwork (or foreshadowing), Ji Nian is finally getting to the point. She seemed to suddenly remember something and asked casually, "Uncle, that manor you mentioned last time, can I go play there?" Ever since he decided to avenge his sister, in order to not implicate the people around him, he had long since distanced himself from his former social circle. Former friends probably think he's dead. Uncle, why don't you come and touch it, it feels really great. The moment Ji Nian turned his head to look, he waved his hand to signal him to come over and try it out. Chen Mo quickly extricated himself from a negative mood, and said softly: "Good." After petting the red panda for a while, Ji Nian fed the cute little guide a few pieces of apple and continued walking inside. A forest-themed amusement park, you feel its realism when you delve deeper inside. Surrounded by greenery, it feels like being immersed within a garden, complete with eye-catching, colorful treehouses adorning the trees. Occasionally, you can catch a glimpse of small animals scurrying through the scene. Under the tree, a mushroom-shaped train is parked on a center track. A ticket seller in a mascot costume, with a small parrot perched on their shoulder, is selling tickets. Besides Ji Nian and Chen Mo, there was no sign of any other people. The NPCs dressed as various little animals seemed like the indigenous inhabitants of a fairy tale world, coming and going. One ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‍can even see an elephant arguing with a little rabbit. Chen Mo noticed her gaze and said softly, "The elephant often uses the little rabbit to wipe its bottom, and the little rabbit is very angry, so the two animals had a fight." He seemed quite familiar with the place and even asked Ji Nian, "Should we help the weak and helpless little bunny by calling the police, so Officer Wang can come and uphold justice?" "Perhaps you will receive an unexpected reward." Ji Nian turned his head, surprised: "So this can be played like this?" Since Chen Mo said so, Ji Nian decisively nodded: "Yes!" At the coin exchange machine, Ji Nian traded in for a few coins stamped with the emblem of the Forest Kingdom. He then found a grocery store and asked Mr. Pigeon to buy a map. Following the map, I found the police station. The person in charge of receiving Ji Nian is an NPC wearing a dog toy costume. He is wearing a uniform and a police hat. Hello ma'am, is there anything I can help you with? I'm Officer Woof Woof, and this is my partner, Ham Sausage. He first introduced himself and then introduced the little black dog wearing a police cap next to him. The little black dog let out a dignified bark: "Wang!" Ji Nian thought it must be fun to work here, but kept a serious expression as she told Officer Wang Wang about the argument between the elephant and the rabbit at the entrance of the village. Hearing this, Officer Wang Wang immediately wanted to rush over. Ji Nian pulled Chen Mo to catch up with him. The results did not pull up for a while. She looked at Chen Mo with confusion: “Uncle?” Chen Mo reached out and ruffled her hair, speaking softly: “Ji Nian, go ahead and play first. Uncle needs to use the restroom and will catch up with you soon.” Ji Nian hesitated for a moment, then nodded and followed after him. As soon as he left, Chen Mo's expression changed abruptly, and his body swayed slightly. Subordinate No. 1, who had been lurking in the shadows, immediately stepped forward, supporting him and voicing his concern: “Boss.” Chen Mo waved his hand: “I’m fine, just help me sit down for a moment...” Meanwhile— Ji Nian, who was following behind Officer Wang, frowned slightly. [Something... feels off.]

Chapter 126

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