Chapter 171: Chapter 171: Dealing with the Thugs
Tuanzi put on a full display of her acting skills, walking further and further away, going more and more astray.
"Hey, where’s the store? Did I go the wrong way?"
She muttered as she walked into a dead-end alley.
[Ancient Martial System: Are you going to take action? Gu Mo saw you, he might intervene]
[Miaomiao: I don’t think so]
[Ancient Martial System: But you’re very young, most people wouldn’t let you risk yourself, even if you’re very skilled in martial arts]
Many people would think that you’re just a kid facing so many adults, you’re definitely going to lose, definitely going to get in trouble.
Not everyone is as laid-back as your master’s heart, who once directly tossed you into a bandit’s den.
Of course, in the end, you defeated all the bandits with a wooden sword and claimed a large reward.
Tuanzi tilted her head.
[Miaomiao: But Gu Mo brother is different, he wouldn’t think like that. I heard he could do high school math problems in fourth grade, he never makes issues out of age]
This was something Gu Chi complained about on the way here.
Gu Chi said that once Gu Mo got lost and ran to the park to build sandcastles with little kids. The family asked him why he was so patient playing with the kids.
Gu Mo said at the time, "Liangliang said he would give me a sand kingdom."
Liangliang was the leader of the kids, confident that he could build a kingdom out of sand, and Gu Mo believed him without hesitation.
He didn’t think that just because the other was only four or five years old, he couldn’t achieve it.
Once, the two brothers visited a distant relative, and it so happened that the TV at their house had an issue. The ten-year-old kid at the home said he could fix it, but his parents didn’t believe him, saying he was causing trouble.
Gu Mo, however, said, "You can definitely fix it, go for it."
The kid’s parents thought their child, being only ten, couldn’t possibly understand such things. But Gu Mo believed that one should never limit a person by age. Miracles can be created at both ten and eighty.
As it turned out, the kid’s hands-on ability was quite strong. Though he didn’t fix the TV, his performance exceeded his parents’ expectations.
[Miaomiao: He won’t stop me, his thinking is different from ordinary people]
The system said no more. After all, the host could definitely handle everything.
Seeing the little girl deliberately walk into a dead-end alley, a few thugs exchanged glances and excitedly walked in.
"Where’d she go?"
There was nobody in the alley cluttered with various items.
"Huh, are you looking for me?"
The thugs looked back to find a round-faced, big-eyed little girl standing at the entrance.
She had two small pigtails and looked at them with innocence.
The thugs were chilled to the bone.
"H-how did you get over there?"
"Want to see?"
Tuanzi offered generously, "I’ll perform it once more for you."
She leapt into the air and flew to one of the thugs in the blink of an eye, kicking him directly in the face.
"Ah!"
The thug flew back from the impact.
The other three were stupefied, still in shock, as Tuanzi performed a continuous kick in mid-air, fiercely kicking another’s face.
Five minutes later.
Tuanzi sauntered out of the alley and joined Gu Mo nearby.
"Let’s hurry up and go."
Tuanzi urged, "They said they’re going to call the police, let’s run quickly."
Gu Mo found it absurd.
These guys who often landed themselves in jail were actually saying they’d call the police.
He picked up his sister.
"Where to now? Does Little Chi know about this?"
Tuanzi shook her head obediently, "Nope, Miaomiao sneaked down. Let’s just grab some stuff and head upstairs."
She pointed behind them, "There’s no surveillance over there."
The building had surveillance, but it would only capture Tuanzi leaving and then entering with food.
As for other surveillance that might catch her, it was all handled by the system.
"Even if someone does come looking to investigate, there’s nothing to fear," Tuanzi boasted, "They tried to rob, Miaomiao just resisted."
Gu Mo nodded, "That’s right, they brought it upon themselves."
[Ancient Martial System: ...]
In the alley.
Four thugs lay on the ground, bruised and battered.
They just felt immense pain all over, as if their ribs had been kicked in.
"Call the police, make the girl’s family compensate!"
One of them angrily fumbled for his phone, finding four phones lying not far away, already broken.
Another regained their senses, "Really gonna call the police?"
The other hesitated, "But we just got busted for burglary a few days ago. If the police are still after us, what if they have surveillance of our faces or backs from that time? We’re done for then."
The other three: "..."
Calling the police meant turning themselves in, not calling meant silently swallowing the loss.
The four’s faces were twisted with anger.
At the art studio.
Gu Chi suspiciously sized up Gu Mo and Tuanzi.
"Bro, you said someone was causing trouble and I should contact security beforehand, who was it?"
Gu Mo blinked, "The air."
Gu Chi: "..."
Tuanzi, nestled in Gu Mo’s arms, heard this and tapped his face helplessly.
"If you can’t lie, just don’t say anything."
She explained with a bright smile, "Oh, Miaomiao just wanted to give you a surprise with Gu Mo brother, so he tricked you on purpose. Miaomiao went down to get him."
Gu Chi didn’t buy it.
"My wallet is missing."
Tuanzi froze.
Ah, forgot to return the prop.
Yet, no matter how Gu Chi openly asked or secretly probed, Gu Mo and Tuanzi wouldn’t say a word.
On this matter, the two had perfect understanding.
The nightmare was long over, no need to reopen the wound.
Gu Chi squinted slightly, quickly making a decision. The brother was easier to trick than the sister, try probing the brother later.
The trio stayed in the art studio for a while before heading out shopping, buying quite a few things.
After returning home, Tuanzi carried a few boxes of small cakes to find her second brother.
"Second Bro, look, I especially bought these for you!"
The previously sullen young man broke into a smile.
Soon, he restrained his expression, replying with restraint, "So you went out to play and still remembered your second brother."
"Of course I did."
Tuanzi’s voice was sweet as honey.
"Because you’re the second brother Miaomiao likes!"
The certain second brother’s ears turned red instantly.
He, seeming calm, took a piece of mango mousse and ate it in small bites.
Tuanzi also held a piece of matcha mousse, eating it bit by bit.
After appeasing the second brother, she ran back to her room.
"Quick, quick, quick, Little Gu, check where they are now?"
She was so anxious, she forgot to communicate in her mind.
[Ancient Martial System: I thought you had this all under control, turns out you’re this flustered]
Tuanzi patted her chest, confidently, "Because I can’t let everyone worry!"
[Ancient Martial System: Isn’t it more about showcasing your heroics?]
Tuanzi turned her head, pretending not to hear.
Isn’t it fine to show off a little?
Gu Mo brother was indeed impressed with her, Gu Chi brother being unable to figure out the secret was also amusing.
[Ancient Martial System: I’ll check their location now]
Earlier in the alley, Tuanzi gave the four a sound thrashing, avoiding lethal areas, of course.
The system was responsible for leaving a mark on the four, convenient for tracking their movements at any time.
If the four went to the police, they could prepare in advance.
If the four didn’t report but went back to their old ways, they could also play the part of concerned citizens and report them.
"Must send them back in there again!"
Tuanzi clenched her fists, her little face solemn.