LOT -Chapter 245 One Drama Queen After Another

After Lin Mo moved the person onto the butcher’s chopping block, she spun around and stood innocently among the crowd.

Why was everyone looking at her like that? She had only danced in the middle of the road—her dance partner was just a bit… uncooperative.

In Lin Mo’s opinion, she had performed wonderfully.

Bai Xiao gave her a thumbs-up in deep admiration. “You really refresh my understanding every single day. I’m honestly grateful that out of everyone in the world, I ended up choosing you.”

At first, he thought she was just a normal gossip-loving girl. But now? Normal? This woman was the rarest of rare creatures!

On the other side, the butcher was already panicking. He immediately threw down his knife and anxiously explained to the crowd:

“Everyone, testify for me! I wasn’t trying to kill anyone! This girl climbed onto my chopping block herself!”

Thankfully, he hadn’t been chopping meat at that moment; otherwise, he might really have killed someone!

Lin Mo had checked earlier—Uncle Butcher had already finished preparing all his meat. It was nearly time for the market to close, and there was nothing left on the block. So putting someone on it wouldn’t actually be dangerous.

Qing’er climbed down from the chopping block herself and looked pitifully at Lin Mo, as if seriously wronged.

Anyone who didn’t know better would think Lin Mo was some heartless scoundrel who had betrayed her.

Unfortunately, that pitiful look in Lin Mo’s eyes was nothing but a provocation.

Oh ho? This woman actually dared to glare at her? Did she think Lin Mo ate vegetarian meals all day and wouldn’t fight back?

Lin Mo pinched the inside of her own thigh, and tears instantly welled up.

This was a skill she had honed for years—every time her parents beat her, she used this trick.

Fake crying? Never. Fake tears didn’t have the same effect. Real pain, real tears—that was the way.

What followed was quite the sight: Qing’er staring at Lin Mo with a pitiful and accusatory expression, while Lin Mo looked back at her with teary eyes. No one knew what play those two were performing.

Peacock Flower and Dumb Beauty clapped on the sidelines, whispering to Bai Xiao in admiration:

“Lord Lin is amazing! Her tears come out instantly! Does she have a trick? Maybe we can use it when our dads beat us next time!”

Bai Xiao swiftly pinched the insides of their arms—twice—and even twisted for good measure. Both screamed, and tears poured out immediately.

Bai Xiao smiled sweetly. “This is the method. Simple but effective.”

The two victims: “……”

Bro, what do you have a mouth for? You could have just told us. Why pinch us?! Do you know how painful that is?!

Now there were three people crying. Qing’er versus three—utter defeat.

The auntie who had been bumped multiple times by Qing’er also joined the defense of Lin Mo and her group.

“Why are you staring at these young gentlemen? Don’t think we don’t know what you’re up to, little girl. You almost knocked my bones loose with those hits!”

“These young masters are proper and respectable, and you kept throwing yourself into their arms! Putting you on the butcher’s block was getting off easy! And now you look all pitiful—look how upset you’ve made them! You even made all the brothers cry!”

Bai Xiao felt it would be awkward if he didn’t cry, so he made himself cry too.

Five people, unified tears. Equally pitiful.

The surrounding aunties were instantly moved.

Qing’er: “……No! Men shouldn’t cry easily! Why are you crying before me?!”

She actually wanted to squeeze out two tears too, but her skill was weak. She could only produce a pitiful, resentful expression.

Facing the righteous and furious aunt, Qing’er pretended to wipe tears and softly said:

“Auntie, you misunderstand. I didn’t mean it like that.”

The aunt snorted, hands on her hips.

“Trying to fool me? Who hasn’t been young before? If I were a few years younger, you wouldn’t even have a chance!”

The group of “crying but actually eating melon” boys: “???”

“When we were young, of course we had thoughts like that. But we also knew it was improper. Didn’t your parents teach you any decency or shame?”

“If you like someone, talk to them properly. It’s not like we’re old-fashioned! You could’ve greeted these young masters normally. You talk, you get familiar—maybe you become friends, maybe you get engaged. Nothing wrong with that.”

“But what are you doing? You’re ruining your reputation, and theirs too! Poor boys can’t even enjoy a day out without getting stuck with a shameless plaster like you!”

The crowd murmured in agreement. They hadn’t studied or had much money, but basic propriety—they understood.

What girl would throw herself at a man in public?

A few accidental bumps were understandable. But this many times? And she couldn’t think of another method?

Good thing the aunt was sturdy, or she really might’ve been knocked to pieces.

“Tsk! Girls these days… Hey, she looks familiar. Isn’t she Blind Cheng’s daughter?”

“Wasn’t she supposed to be well-educated and good-looking? What’s well-educated about this?”

“They even sent her to a private school! Spent money for several years—and got this result? What a waste. She didn’t even learn basic decency.”

Listening to the ridicule, Qing’er covered her face and ran away crying.

Her parents actually treated her well. She received whatever her two brothers had. Because they felt guilty about how much she handled for the family, even the boys didn’t get to study—they sent her instead.

Who knew she’d turn out like this?

Watching Cheng Qing’er run away covering her face, stumbling along, Lin Mo earnestly asked:

“Can she actually see where she’s going while covering her face? The road here isn’t as smooth as the capital.”

Right as she finished speaking, Cheng Qing’er tripped and fell flat on her face.

Bai Xiao and the others: “……Does your mouth have some kind of spell? You spoke it and it happened.”