novelAbuy Chapter 1399 - 1394: Applying for Escort Master
Chapter 1399 - 1394: Applying for Escort Master
Inside the inn, gradually came the sounds that only emerged during certain indescribable activities between Mu Dade and Qin Xianglan.Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t stand it anymore; it was too shocking to the ears.
She quickly left, although at this moment, she did want to lure Mrs. Jin over so she could see what Mu Dade was up to.
However, reason told her that at times like this, it’s better not to meddle too much.
Returning to the room she got for Mu Xiaxia, she first brought Xiao Chu out, and as she emerged, Mu Xiaxia had finished bathing and washing her hair.
Having been refreshed, Mu Xiaxia was light-hearted, looking exceptionally clean and fresh.
"Sister Shuangshuang, I’ve finished bathing, do you want to take a bath too? Tonight, don’t find a place to stay, come with me, we can save a room’s cost!" Mu Xiaxia said.
The little girl’s tone was full of joy.
However, Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t stay with her; somewhat embarrassed, she said, "Xiaxia, I’m sorry, I have my own matters to attend to, it’s really inconvenient to stay here with you!
Moreover, I’ve already found a place at the inn and paid the money. If I don’t go, I’m afraid I’ll waste that silver; you rest well tonight, and tomorrow I’ll think of something for you!"
Upon hearing Mu Shuangshuang’s words, Mu Xiaxia was naturally disappointed.
Yet she respected Mu Shuangshuang’s choice!
"Sister Shuangshuang, I can take care of Xiao Chu myself, if you have something to do, go handle your matters first. Can you come back for dinner tonight? I’ll ask my dad to treat!"
Mu Xiaxia figured, since her dad has a couple of taels of silver, and this silver was given by Sister Shuangshuang, treating her to dinner wouldn’t be an issue.
"I’ll see when the time comes, I don’t know when I’ll finish handling my affairs!"
Mu Shuangshuang said goodbye to Mu Xiaxia at the inn entrance, and before parting, she reminded Mu Xiaxia, "Xiaxia, whatever you hear or see, don’t act impulsively!
Also, don’t rush to tell grandpa and grandma what you’ve seen or heard!
Think about the consequences before doing anything; will it cause trouble for yourself, and will what you want to achieve be successful because of it!"
Mu Dade was in this inn, Mu Shuangshuang feared Mu Xiaxia might see him and Qin Xianglan together.
Mu Xiaxia, being straightforward, might just stir things up at Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu’s place.
If it came to that, and Mu Dade found out, she definitely wouldn’t gain any benefit.
Might even suffer a big loss because of it!
Moreover, given the partiality of grandpa and grandma, even if they knew, they might not really do anything to Mu Dade.
Though Mu Xiaxia was confused and did not know exactly what Mu Shuangshuang meant, she still nodded.
"I understand! Thank you, Sister Shuangshuang!"
...
Mu Shuangshuang left the inn and went to Taohua’s place to disguise herself properly.
Once she was dressed as a man again, Taohua, standing beside, showed a few hints of surprise in her eyes.
"Miss Shuangshuang, your skill seems like you can completely pass as genuine; last time, I couldn’t recognize it was you!" Taohua said to Mu Shuangshuang.
"Indeed, if one is to change, it should be to the best; if everyone knows I’m disguised as a man, wouldn’t that add a lot of trouble for me?"
Mu Shuangshuang smiled slightly, in merely two days, her relationship with Taohua had progressed by leaps and bounds.
Last night, in just a few hours, Taohua shared all her situation with Mu Shuangshuang.
Including how she met Ruan Xiao Jiao.
Up till now, Taohua told Mu Shuangshuang, Ruan Xiao Jiao isn’t fundamentally bad; her change started from when she met Mu Dade.
Day by day becoming terrifying, and day by day becoming cold-hearted.
After all, Taohua had been by Ruan Xiao Jiao’s side for several years.
"What Miss Shuangshuang said is true! Look at my words, speaking of which, will you come back for dinner tonight?"
Mu Shuangshuang did not eat lunch here, but before leaving, she had arranged with a nearby restaurant for delivery.
Because lunch was being eaten alone, Taohua wanted to find a companion for dinner.
Previously she didn’t find being alone scary, but now she did.
If possible, she wouldn’t want to be alone, even in the blink of an eye.
"Sorry Taohua, I can’t promise, because I don’t know myself if I’ll be able to!"
Mu Shuangshuang didn’t like telling lies, she truly didn’t know what she would encounter going for a security agency escort master interview.
Nor did she know if she’d change her mind and go to Mu Xiaxia’s place.
After all, Mu Xiaxia spoke of this first.
Or perhaps, she might visit Zheng Zhi and happen to meet Ruan Xiao Jiao.
Which of these three possibilities it would be, she herself didn’t know.
Even less able to promise.
"Alright then! You take care, I’ll... I’ll wait for you to come back!"
Taohua acted like a scared little kitten afraid of being bullied.
If it were someone else, maybe they’d have stayed.
But Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t.
The road Taohua chose, or rather the road Ruan Xiao Jiao chose for her, was destined to be lonely, as she must learn to face the solitary days ahead.
Unless... the County Magistrate wanted her and this child.
But this possibility was extremely small, the child in Taohua’s belly was obtained through deceit by Ruan Xiao Jiao.
To the County Magistrate, it was disgraceful.
Having him keep Taohua and the child in the belly wasn’t an easy task.
However, sticking it out, there’s hope!
...
Mu Shuangshuang alone drove the horse cart, arriving at the entrance of Zhenyuan Escort Agency—
Zhenyuan Escort Agency, the largest in the county, appeared quite grand from the outside, whether it be the architecture or the plaques on the beams.
At the entrance stood two rows of escort masters with fierce looks.
Even in the afternoon, outside the agency, there were still many like Mu Shuangshuang, coming to apply for the escort master position.
The escort masters at Zhenyuan Escort Agency were notorious for good treatment.
Because they travel to many places and transport many goods, some escort masters would bring their own items, making some profit from side deals.
Mu Shuangshuang had long learned that to be an escort master at Zhenyuan Escort Agency, one only needed good martial arts skills, that is, to defeat the people they arrange.
Though the selection process was rough, for escort masters living on the edge, it’s most suitable.
If you can do it, step up!
If you can’t, let the opportunity go to others!
Mu Shuangshuang queued at the end, ahead was a man in a blue long robe.
The man was about 1.8 meters tall, yet his appearance was unclear.
Because he wore a bamboo hat.
Mu Shuangshuang’s gaze involuntarily lingered a bit longer on the man ahead.
Meanwhile, the afternoon selection at the escort agency began again.
Starting from the front, each time three people entered.
After a short while, two would be carried out, leaving one, either becoming an escort master or pending!