After the Little Fool Was Targeted by the Paranoid Villain 10

Chapter 10

Lu Lin withdrew his hand and went back to the small bed on the other side, lying down expressionlessly.

He would no longer care whether the other lived or died.

Lu Mian: OvO.

After taking the medicine, his stomach no longer hurt, and with his ability to think somewhat restored, Lu Mian suddenly realized something.

Lu Lin hadn’t…

Washed his hands.

The villain with severe OCD had touched him and hadn’t wiped his hands!

Lu Mian was in a daze. He must have been delirious from the pain.

Thinking this, Lu Mian closed his eyes: zzzZZZ.

He fell asleep quickly. On the other side, Lu Lin closed his eyes but couldn’t fall asleep for a long time. The soft sound of breathing echoed in his ears, and the image of the boy’s tearful, pitiful, and helpless eyes filled his mind.

The once arrogant and domineering person, now with amnesia, was pitiful… and cute.

Lu Lin abruptly opened his eyes, his expression terrifyingly dark in the darkness.

Sharp pain shot through his fingers, blood oozing out, but Lu Lin felt it wasn’t enough. His eyes were dark, his face slightly contorted under the cover of night.

He was crazy to have such thoughts.

Bloody thoughts filled his mind, and Lu Lin let out a near growl. He raised his hand and pressed it hard against his face.

If anyone could see his expression at this moment, they would be terrified by his twisted, almost crazed look.

Just then, a voice came from the bed next door: “Venmo me $50 to see my power! I’ll make you a divine turtle of the East Sea!”

Lu Lin froze, the madness receding. He turned slightly and glanced at the other bed, then slowly closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

Lu Mian woke up the next day fully recovered. As usual, Lu Lin had already left for the academy. Shortly after A-Qing and A-Ping helped him wash up, Tao Rouxuan came to see him, leaving only after confirming he was feeling better.

As soon as she left, A-Ping hesitated, opening and closing his mouth.

A-Qing noticed, and Lu Mian also saw that he seemed to have something to say. Just as he was wondering how to start, A-Qing said, “Madam didn’t tell Young Master that Young Master Wu sent a visiting card today. She must know the reason for Young Master’s injury last time. Since Madam didn’t say anything, you shouldn’t mention it either.”

“A-Qing…” A-Ping’s expression became even more troubled. “What did you just say?” He had told him not to mention it, but he had just said it right in front of the Young Master.

A-Qing froze and looked at Lu Mian. Seeing the latter staring blankly at the air, seemingly oblivious, he slowly breathed a sigh of relief. “It’s fine, Young Master doesn’t understand now.”

Lu Mian, who understood perfectly: →v→.

Who’s the fool now?

After a moment of thought, he kindly decided not to expose them. I’m so kind, Lu Mian thought smugly.

But why was Wu Xingwen only coming to see him now?

Or rather, what was he coming for?

If it hadn’t been for Wu Xingwen’s interference last time, Lu Lin wouldn’t have been whipped and made to kneel in the ancestral hall, and he wouldn’t have had to put himself on the line to rescue him, leading to the current situation of sharing a room with Lu Lin.

Now that he was finally coming, Lu Mian couldn’t help but feel a little annoyed. He really wanted to see him. But since Tao Rouxuan was deliberately preventing Wu Xingwen from seeing him, there was nothing he could do.

Lu Mian being unable to do anything didn’t mean Wu Xingwen couldn’t. He might not have other skills, but he was exceptionally good at attracting attention.

After lunch, Lu Mian was lying in the pavilion in the courtyard, digesting his food and feeling bored due to the lack of phones and computers in ancient times. He leaned back on the long chair, his head sticking out of the pavilion, when a small grey shadow caught his eye.

Lu Mian’s eyes lit up. “Pigeon!”

Soon, a large, fat grey pigeon was caught by Lu Mian. “Sip, sip, sip—”

“This pigeon…” A-Ping reacted after a moment. A-Qing stepped forward and removed something from the pigeon’s leg.

A-Ping leaned closer. “Meet at Xun Le Pavilion in the north of the city.”

As soon as he finished speaking, A-Qing quickly said, “Shh! Young Master is still here!” They knew who had sent the pigeon. After all, they often accompanied the Young Master and were very familiar with Wu Xingwen; this was one of his carrier pigeons.

A-Ping said calmly, “Didn’t you say Young Master doesn’t understand now?”

They both turned to look at Lu Mian.

Lu Mian: ^v^.

“Xun Le Pavilion!” Lu Mian jumped up and dashed out of the courtyard.

A-Qing and A-Ping froze, then chased after him. “Young Master!”

Lu Mian didn’t know where Xun Le Pavilion was, but from the few mentions in the book, he recalled it was a place the two cannon fodders frequented, often plotting against Lu Lin there.

Without Tao Rouxuan’s permission, A-Qing and A-Ping naturally didn’t dare take him out of the residence. Lu Mian went straight to the main courtyard and kept repeating “Xun Le Pavilion” to Tao Rouxuan.

A-Qing and A-Ping lowered their heads, cold sweat dripping down their backs. They didn’t dare mention the carrier pigeon, afraid of getting into trouble.

“Xun Le Pavilion?” Tao Rouxuan said gently. “Mian Mian wants to go to Xun Le Pavilion?”

Lu Mian echoed, “Xun Le Pavilion!”

Tao Rouxuan nodded and assigned a few guards, then looked at A-Qing and A-Ping. “Keep a close eye on Young Master.”

The two immediately knelt down and confessed about the carrier pigeon, waiting for Madam’s reprimand.

Lu Mian felt like the sky was falling. They had told her! How could he go out now?

However, Tao Rouxuan didn’t stop him, only instructing the guards to follow closely, then personally escorted Lu Mian out of the residence.

Wu Xingwen had been waiting at Xun Le Pavilion for a long time. Finally seeing the Lu residence’s carriage, he hurried downstairs and quickly got in. “Lu-xiong! Finally I see you! I’m so sorry about your injury last time. My father has confined me these past few days…”

Seeing him, Lu Mian’s fists itched, but he decided to be civilized and use words instead of violence. “Unfilial son!”

Wu Xingwen stopped mid-sentence: “?” Are you my father?

Then the words sounded familiar.

Wasn’t that what Master Lu had scolded Lu Lin with last time?

A-Qing and A-Ping quickly explained Lu Mian’s condition.

Wu Xingwen had suspected it last time; he hadn’t expected it to be true. He almost burst into tears. “How could this be, Lu-xiong, I’ve harmed you!”

Seeing his tearful repentance, Lu Mian’s anger dissipated, and he patted his head.

“Lu-xiong, want to visit my residence?” Wu Xingwen had originally planned to have some fun with him, but knowing Lu Mian’s condition, he didn’t dare act recklessly.

Lu Mian, who had never been to the Wu residence, didn’t refuse, and the carriage soon changed direction, heading towards the Wu residence.

Wu Xingwen’s father was the Vice Minister of Revenue, and the Wu residence was comparable to the Lu residence.

However, Wu Xingwen’s courtyard wasn’t as luxurious as Lu Mian’s Yulin Pavilion, but it had its own unique charm.

Wu Xingwen kept many birds, animals, insects, and fish in his courtyard, even having a specially built pond. Lu Mian walked around the artificial hill and saw four turtles basking on a stone slab.

“Names?” Lu Mian asked.

“You’re asking about their names?” Wu Xingwen scratched his head. “I haven’t given them any yet.”

Lu Mian’s eyes sparkled as he looked at him.

Wu Xingwen immediately understood. “Perhaps Lu-xiong could help me name them?” He also wanted to know how “foolish” his friend had become. But if he could still name his turtles, he probably wasn’t that…

Before Wu Xingwen could finish his thought, he heard the boy’s clear voice.

“This one is called Four Turtle, this one is Three Turtle, this one is Two Turtle, and this one…”

Wu Xingwen froze, speechless, but during Lu Mian’s pause, he couldn’t help but continue, “One Turtle?”

Lu Mian looked at him, shook his head, and finished the sentence, “is called Da Lang.”

Wu Xingwen exclaimed, then laughed heartily. “Good! Lu-xiong is truly brilliant! These names are quite interesting. On behalf of Four Turtle, Three Turtle, Two Turtle… uh, Da Lang, I thank you, Lu-xiong!”

Lu Mian looked at him as if he were a fool, but surprisingly, he didn’t dislike this Wu Xingwen. After all, he was one of the first people he had seen after arriving in this strange world.

Wu Xingwen showed him around the courtyard. Lu Mian didn’t stay idle, and after exploring the entire courtyard, Wu Xingwen thoughtfully asked, “Is there anything Lu-xiong would like to do?”

He and Lu Mian had always shared similar interests. Now that his friend was a fool, Wu Xingwen’s attitude remained unchanged, finding his foolish friend quite amusing.

He wondered if he wanted to play 투호(Tuho, a Korean arrow-throwing game), cricket fighting, or dice.

Lu Mian declared, “Hide-and-seek!”

Wu Xingwen’s thoughts came to a screeching halt, thinking he had misheard. “What?”

He suddenly felt it wasn’t so amusing anymore. Did they have to play such a childish game…?

But since Lu Mian wanted to play, Wu Xingwen gathered a few people and played hide-and-seek with him.

The Wu residence was quite large, with numerous pavilions and buildings, providing many hiding places, making hide-and-seek particularly interesting.

However, after a few rounds, Lu Mian felt they should narrow down the area, otherwise it would take too long to find everyone, which was a bit boring.

In the end, the game was confined to Wu Xingwen’s courtyard.

This time, the game was quite fun, and time flew by unnoticed.

It was at this time that Lu Lin arrived.

Lu Lin hadn’t seen Lu Mian after returning from the academy today. Tao Rouxuan had sent someone to the Wu residence to look for him, and learning from the servant that her son was having fun there and worried he wouldn’t want to come back, she asked Lu Lin to go and fetch him.

Lu Lin arrived at the Wu residence and was led to Wu Xingwen’s courtyard.

The courtyard was quiet. The steward said with an awkward smile, “The two Young Masters are probably playing a game. Should I inform them of your arrival, Eldest Young Master Lu?”

“No need,” Lu Lin said, walking into the courtyard.

The courtyard was very quiet. Lu Lin looked around but saw no one, not even any servants.

After standing still for a moment, his ears twitched, and he heard a faint, familiar breathing sound. Lu Lin turned his head and saw a corner of a robe peeking out from behind a rock, a familiar sight.

What were they playing?

Hiding their head but not their tail…

Lu Lin approached.

Lu Mian heard footsteps and felt a little nervous.

What was going on? Why was he always the one getting caught?

Lu Mian frowned, planning to scare Wu Xingwen when he appeared. Why was he always the one being found? But as soon as he turned his head, he met an unexpected, handsome face.

Lu Mian: o.O.

“Lu Mian,” Lu Lin said, his voice cold and flat. “Come out.”

Lu Mian instinctively replied, “I’m not Lu Mian!”

Lu Lin looked at him calmly.

Lu Mian leaned against the large rock behind him, then lay down, saying seriously, “I’m Five Turtle!”

Wu Xingwen, who had just finished searching the house, stopped in his tracks. “Huh?”