After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 270 Girl’s Thoughts

"Look, isn't that Xiao Si?" On the way back to Yao Xixi, Bi Xinrong suddenly pointed in a direction and said.

"It seems so, but who are the four people with her? Xixi, you live with Xiaosi, do you know them?" Lin Xi asked curiously.

Yao Xixi stared blankly in the direction of Xiao Si and gently shook her head.

"Let's go take a look! Let's make sure Xiaosi doesn't get scammed by someone." After saying that, Lin Xi walked straight over, and Bi Xinrong and Yao Xixi exchanged a glance and could only follow.

Seeing the three people walking towards them, Shen Xu couldn't help but frown. He didn't understand why these three children would abandon Xiao Si, or whether Xiao Si didn't want to be with them.

"Who are you? Why did you take my friend away?" Lin Xi hurriedly stepped forward and questioned the crowd.

Yao Xixi and Bi Xinrong were startled when they saw the group, and then hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

"Princess?" Lin Xi seemed not to have realized what had happened.

It wasn't until Yao Xixi tugged at Lin Xi's sleeve that he noticed Duan Fangyi's purple dress. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly bowed to Duan Fangyi.

"It's over, he's really messed up this time."

Shen Xu sighed inwardly, "What a hothead!"

"Your Highness, Lin Xi is my friend. I hope the princess will not blame him for his offense," Xiao Si pleaded for Lin Xi.

"It's okay, they're just concerned about you."

"You don't need to be so formal. There are no distinctions of status within the academy. You don't need to bow to me if you see me in the future. We're just taking Xiaosi out for a simple meal this time, so you don't need to worry about her safety."

"Thank you, Your Highness Princess!"

"Sister Yao, I might be going home a little late today, so please don't wait for me," Xiao Si said with a light smile as she walked up to Yao Xixi.

“Whatever you say, little sister, no matter how late you come home, I will always be waiting for you.”

"Thank you very much, Sister Yao."

After the others left, Lin Xi couldn't help but scratch his head, "How does Xiao Si know the princess?"

"I don't know, but Xiao Si shouldn't need our care anymore. Besides, Xiao Si seems to have changed a lot since she left Fumo City. I hardly recognize her anymore," Bi Xinrong sighed.

"Xixi, you've had the most contact with Xiaosi, do you know what's wrong with her?" Lin Xi asked.

"It must be because of your brother-in-law! I saw Xiaosi secretly drawing a portrait of your brother-in-law."

"What?" Lin Xi exclaimed in disbelief.

"Impossible. Xiao Si is so young, and her brother-in-law is already so old."

"Xiao Si is fifteen years old, and your brother-in-law should be under twenty! The age difference doesn't seem that big," Yao Xixi said quietly.

Yuyangzhai.

Inside the antique-style private room, a large round table with carvings was placed in the center. As the waiters brought out one delicious dish after another, the table was soon filled with all kinds of fish.

"Brother Zhong was right. This whole fish feast is so tempting just to smell!" Shen Xu was somewhat bewildered by the variety of dishes in front of him.

"I'm glad you like it, Brother Shen. Actually, the royal carnival banquet that will be held soon will be the most prestigious banquet in Yunyang Kingdom. Compared to that, the whole fish banquet here is a bit too lowbrow. If you would like to go, Brother Shen, I can take you there."

"Thank you for your kind offer, Brother Zhong, but I have important matters to attend to and I'm afraid I cannot attend the banquet," Shen Xu politely declined.

"That's a real shame. I was thinking of introducing you to my father and the others!"

"Brother Zhong is truly kind to me, but unfortunately I have nothing to repay you with." Shen Xu picked up a piece of steamed sea bass and put it in his mouth. It didn't taste as good as Guan Bi's, but that was probably due to the ingredients.

Thinking of this, Shen Xu couldn't help but be stunned. Had his mouth become so discerning now?

"Brother Shen, you're being too polite. If you start making friends with the intention of getting something from them, you won't make any true friends."

Zhong Wei's answer surprised Shen Xu. He could only say that as someone born into a noble family, he naturally possessed the demeanor of a leader.

"If possible, I would also like to be friends with Brother Zhong, but unfortunately I am used to a life of leisure and can never stay in one place for long. I'm afraid I won't be able to establish such a deep friendship with you, Brother Zhong."

"I also think that friendship gained over a meal is too cheap, but at least it's a good start, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xu couldn't help but smile. It was indeed a good start, but the beginning was also the end.

“Brother Zhong is right, a good start is very important. Just like these dishes, if you are disappointed with the first bite, you won’t have much expectation for the rest of the dishes.”

"Haha, it was my fault for not prioritizing. When eating, it's best to focus on enjoying the food. It won't taste good if it gets cold." After saying that, Zhong Wei gestured for everyone to start eating.

Xiao Si picked up a piece of fried fish and placed it on Shen Xu's plate next to her, then looked at him expectantly.

Although he didn't know what this girl was up to, he had to eat it in the current situation.

After eating the golden fish pieces, he reached out and patted Xiaosi's hair to show his approval.

Xiao Si squinted her eyes with some enjoyment, and then, as if she had turned on a switch, she transformed into a ruthless food-picking machine, forcing Shen Xu to intervene before she reluctantly stopped.

"You two have a great relationship!" Zhong Wei praised with a smile.

"Maybe!"

"By the way, how about I wait for you at the entrance of the academy tomorrow morning?"

"But I don't want to go so early."

"Why? Wasn't this agreed upon?" Shen Xu frowned.

"I don't want to go, I just don't want to go!" Xiao Si kept staring at her toes.

"Since Xiaosi doesn't want to go, don't force her. She didn't want to see you at first either!" Duan Fangyi advised.

"Excuse me, I'll have to leave for a moment. Xiao Si, come with me." Shen Xu stood up and led Xiao Si out of the private room.

Standing on the railing outside the private room, the mist gradually enveloped the two of them.

Looking at the flickering lights outside the fog, Shen Xu asked softly, "Xiao Si, can you tell me why you don't want to go? Don't you want to get back what your mother left you?"

"I want to, but I don't want you to leave." Xiao Si looked up at him, tears glistening in her eyes.

Seeing Xiao Si's performance, Shen Xu was shocked. He could feel that Xiao Si was expressing her true feelings, but when did this child develop such deep feelings for him?

"Xiaosi, you can't think like that. You know what I'm going to do. Do you remember what I promised you?"

Xiao Si nodded gently, "But can't you stay a little longer?"

“I have no right to stop and rest until that matter is completed. Moreover, I killed a very high-ranking person in the capital and need to leave Yunyang Capital as soon as possible.”

"Ah?" Xiao Si exclaimed in surprise, then immediately covered her mouth.

"Don't worry, the people outside can't hear our conversation."

I can do without the magical artifact left by your mother, but the information she left behind is very important to me.

I don't know if your mother told you about the special nature of the Blood Central Realm, but now some people have already guessed where I came from.

There are definitely people in the Blood Central Realm who don't want me to go back, and they are among the people with the highest spiritual blood cultivation. So the longer I delay, the greater the danger I will be. I don't have time to waste anymore.

Xiaosi, do you understand how serious this situation is?

"I'm sorry! I didn't know your situation was so dangerous. I shouldn't have been so impulsive." Xiao Si nervously clutched the hem of her clothes.

"It would be best if you could understand. Your mother's whereabouts might be in the information she left behind. If possible, I will try my best to help you find her."

"Brother Shen, thank you!" Xiao Si looked at him with eyes full of gratitude.

"No need to thank me, I should thank your mother." Shen Xu smiled and patted Xiao Si's head.

"Sorry to have kept you all waiting," Shen Xu said to the three men after returning to the private room.

Zhong Wei responded with a smile: "It's normal for siblings to have conflicts. Once things are talked out, everything will be fine."

“Brother Zhong is right, but I may not be able to take Xiao Si back to Yunyang Academy later. She will probably have to trouble you guys.”

"Brother Shen, please rest assured, no one in the capital dares to make a move against me, Zhong Wei."

"Then thank you very much, Brother Zhong."