Zhao Xier was already prepared to be punished by the system and to be terribly unlucky in the coming days at the time. However, nothing came of it in the end.
"Strictly speaking, that situation did not violate your character setting," the system responded. [A character like Chen Guang is not even considered cannon fodder in the novel. He will not affect the plot. So it makes no difference what you do with him. It will be alright as long as you do not reveal yourself in front of the male lead."
Zhao Xier comprehended that. "So I just have to keep playing the wicked sidekick in front of Xiao Mohan?"
"Yes," said the system.
Zhao Xier breathed a sigh of relief when the system responded positively. Her eyelids flitted open, and she caught sight of a figure outside the window. She glanced out the window to see the little boy, Xiao Jiashu, who had been startled to tears by her earlier, going toward the main door with a mop taller than him. His eyes were still red from crying so hard earlier, and the tip of his nose was also crimson. He looked especially pitiful.
Outside, the sun was blazing brightly, and the site where Xiao Jiashu had peed had long since dried up. Xiao Jiashu, on the other hand, took the mop and gently wiped it over and over. His cheeks were flushed, and it was not clear if it was from the heat or shyness. It matched his beautiful and delicate small face, making him even cuter.
Zhao Xier's corners of her mouth twisted up instinctively as she watched. She stood up and patted her buttocks. She was aware of the people around her. She pulled the door open and walked out when she noticed no one was around.
Xiao Jiashu cleaned the floor, a thin coating of sweat covering his brow. When a shadow fell on his head, he wiped it with his hand and was about to keep the mop to go home. Xiao Jiashu smelled a pleasant jasmine perfume before he could glance up. Xiao Jiashu was taken aback. Like before, he raised his head in a stupor. His fair and gentle little face crumpled, and his lips pursed as he glimpsed Zhao Xier's furious countenance. He was on his way home. Before he could go two steps, Zhao Xier seized the back of his neck and yanked him back.
"Why are you running? I have not even started yet. What's your reason for running?" Zhao Xier grumbled and clicked her tongue.
Xiao Jiashu realized that he had been caught by the devil Zhao Xier again. His brother and mother were not present at the time. He was sure that Zhao Xier would beat him up. His eyes reddened again as he reflected on that. He cried. "You are a nasty person; if you truly do anything, it will be too late for me to run. If you beat me up, my brother will not allow you to get away with it!"
Zhao Xier hastily covered his mouth when she noticed Xiao Jiashu about to cry again. "What is the matter with you, kid? I merely wanted to help you carry your things, but you thought I intended to snatch them. It is okay if you scare yourself to tears, but you are still crying now that I haven't done anything."
How could Xiao Jiashu possibly hear Zhao Xier's words? Zhao Xier, in his opinion, was a horrible person. She bullied his mother and sibling before mocking him! Xiao Jiashu was terrified and enraged by the prospect. He tightened his little hands and struck Zhao Xier at random. He was scratching Zhao Xier, so she did not stop him and let Xiao Jiashu hit her. When he could not resist any longer, she raised her eyebrows and exclaimed, "You are not fighting anymore?"
Xiao Jiashu sighed. He had no idea what was going on. He despised Zhao Xier, but she was so lovely when she smiled. She was like the most vibrant red flower in the garden. She was breathtakingly lovely. After staring at Zhao Xier for a time, Xiao Jiashu's terror vanished inexplicably. He shook his head at Zhao Xier, signaling he would no longer hit her. When he was done, Zhao X'er let go of her hand covering his mouth.
At that point, Xiao Jiashu noticed some scratches on Zhao Xier's body. He felt slightly guilty and looked at Zhao Xier with trepidation while holding the mop. "I... I did not intend to hit you. You were the one who drew me in and would not let go, so I—"
"It is all right. You hit me, and I scared the hell out of you. Let's just call it even." Zhao Xier scanned the prints on her pants casually.
Xiao Jiashu had not expected Zhao Xier to be so approachable. In a stupor, he gazed at her and noticed that she was different from the last time they met.
"By the way, do you like chocolate? I have got a package here. It is delicious. If you like it, you eat it." Zhao Xier realized she was there to coax the kid, so she quickly took out the chocolate she had hidden in her pocket before leaving.