Compared to the bustle of the street where Qingsong Bookstore was located, this street was a little more deserted. Xin You plunged into another alley, going around and around, panting slightly against the cold wall.
Finally got rid of it.
The sleeve arrow was still firmly tied to her forearm, reminding her of her failure just now.
Xinyou looked at the alley and laughed to himself.
He Qingxiao's reaction was far sharper than she expected, and her body might have reacted to avoid it when she heard the sound of the concealed weapon breaking through the air.
She was careless. A person who can avoid so many crises must have a reaction speed that is faster than that of a person of similar skill.
Is it possible to just get close and kill the opponent by surprise?
But if this is the case, it will be difficult for her to escape unscathed.
Xin You thought about this, regained some strength, and looked towards the end of the alley.
This is a dead end, and there should be a courtyard on the other side of the fence.
Xinyou gave up the idea of climbing over the wall and turned around and walked back.
The alley is long and deep, much darker than the street. When she was about to reach the entrance of the alley, Xin You took a breath and stepped out of the boundary between light and shadow.
A hand reached out and grabbed her.
Xin You's reaction was not slow either. She turned around and ran away in an instant, but the wall blocking her way left her with no way to escape.
The person chasing behind was dressed in red clothes, almost blending into the night.
Xin You gritted his teeth, drew out his dagger and stabbed it.
He Qingxiao dodged sideways and attacked Xin You with sharp moves.
In a short period of time, the two of them exchanged several blows. Xin You stabbed He Qingxiao's vital parts with every move, but realized that she would definitely be defeated as time went by.
Aunt Lan, who taught her martial arts, has said many times that unless she is gifted, a woman's physical strength is inherently inferior to that of a man. Especially when encountering a man of equal skill, she should try to avoid head-on confrontation and win with dexterity.
But now she has no way to avoid it and can only——
The moment he raised his hand, the mechanism on the bracelet was triggered, and lime powder dusted He Qingxiao's face.
While He Qingxiao closed his eyes, Xin You ran away. He ran out of the alley and quietly returned to the east courtyard of the bookstore before he could catch up on his thoughts before spreading the lime.
Since I couldn't beat him and had no chance to escape, I had no choice but to be shameless.
Xinyou left a note for Xiaolian and asked her to open the door. When Xiaolian heard a gentle knock on the door and opened it, her expression turned to horror: "You——"
Xin You immediately covered Xiaolian's mouth and whispered, "It's me."
Hearing the familiar voice, Xiaolian's frightened expression softened subconsciously, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Why does this bastard have the same voice as a girl?
"Don't make a sound, I'm pretending."
Xiaolian breathed a sigh of relief and accompanied Xinyou inside. She couldn't help but be full of curiosity: "Girl, why do you look so similar to a woman dressed as a man!"
In the story, ladies dress up as men, changing their clothes and hairstyle, but the girl has changed.
If you look closely, the outline is still similar, but the feeling is completely different.
"We'll talk later."
After removing her makeup and washing herself, Xin You returned to her original appearance.
Xiaolian watched from beginning to end, her jaw dropped and picked up again and again.
"Don't mention it to anyone." Xin You whispered after drinking a glass of water to relieve the physical exertion.
"My maid knows. Girl, is that the art of disguise?"
Looking at Xiaolian's starry eyes, Xin You couldn't help but smile: "Not really. It is said that the art of disguise can give a person a thousand faces. I just modified it slightly according to my own characteristics. Practice makes perfect."
"That's still awesome." Xiaolian saw Xinyou's fatigue and asked considerately, "Girl, do you want to take a bath?"
Xin You nodded, her face looking much better after soaking in the steaming wooden barrel.
Xiaolian brought another light meal specially reserved for her.
With clean clothes and good food, Xin You's heart gradually calmed down.
The matter of taking He Qingxiao's life may have to be considered in the long run.
She sat in front of the dressing mirror with her long hair loose, silently studying the person in the mirror.
With Rudai's long eyebrows, delicate nose, and smooth facial arc, there is no trace of that comely young man at all.
Even if He Qingxiao was suspicious of her, he would not have thought that she was the one who fought with him in the alley.
Stay calm and take your time.
Xin You closed her eyes and opened them again, her eyes completely restored to calmness.
The next morning, she appeared in the front library as usual.
Liu Zhou and Shitou had just opened the door of the bookstore. One was cleaning outside and the other was wiping the counter.
Xin You walked among the bookshelves filled with books, with the faint scent of ink lingering on her nose. She was particularly grateful for her decision to buy the bookstore.
"Good morning, Sir." Liu Zhou's warm greeting came.
Then came the man's gentle response: "Morning."
Xin You put one hand on the bookshelf and frowned slightly.
Ever since she took over the bookstore, He Qingxiao usually came every few days. But he was here yesterday and he is here again today.
Although Xin You felt that the other party would not recognize that it was her who fought yesterday, she still felt a little wary in her heart.
He Qingxiao walked in and saw Xin You standing next to the bookshelf.
"Good morning, Sir." Xin You raised her lips and showed a bright smile.
He Qingxiao paused and then walked over.
"Miss Kou has been busy with the bookstore so early."
"I have to worry about my own bookstore." Xin You said, feeling a little uncomfortable.
He Qingxiao seemed too close to her.
Not to mention anything else, he has always been very measured since dealing with He Qingxiao. There is no condescension based on status, nor frivolous words or deeds.
Just when Xin You was thinking about this, He Qingxiao suddenly leaned forward and almost reached her ear.
Xin You retreated suddenly, almost unable to control his attack, exposing the fact that he was a martial artist.
"Master He?" She suppressed her anger and looked confused.
He Qingxiao looked at the tense girl and remained silent for a while. It was not until the atmosphere between the two became palpable that she spoke.
"It must have been Miss Kou in the alley last night."
Xin You's eyes narrowed and his expression changed.
She subconsciously wanted to deny it, but when she faced those eyes that seemed to see through everything, she swallowed the words that came to her lips.
At this point, she would be humiliating herself if she didn't admit it.
Xin You lowered his eyes and said in a cold tone: "Master He, are you here to arrest me and bring me to justice?"
"I'm here to confirm whether the boy who wanted my life yesterday and Miss Kou are the same person."
Xin You raised her eyes to look at him and asked her doubts: "How did Master He recognize him?"
"Smell." He Qingxiao didn't sell it, "I fought with that boy and smelled a somewhat familiar scent. Later I remembered that it seemed to be the same as the scent of Miss Kou."
Xin You suddenly understood the reason for He Qingxiao's sudden approach just now.
It turned out to be because of the smell.
Xinyou was unwilling and depressed.
Does this person have a dog nose?
"I have a question, and I hope Miss Kou can help me answer it."
Xin You was silent for a moment and asked calmly: "Master He wants to ask, why did I kill you?"
He Qingxiao nodded: "Miss Kou, can you tell me the reason?"
(End of chapter)
