HPDBC Chapter 21: Collecting rent again with white silk stockings! His reputation is completely ruined, bu
Chapter 21: Collecting rent again with white silk stockings! His reputation is completely ruined, bu
Chen Mo had already witnessed firsthand how open-minded Coco was today.
They kissed her on the cheek, hung her around the neck, and shouted "I'm getting married!"—all of these happened in just one morning.
The things those two were whispering about just now definitely weren't anything serious.
Otherwise, why would Xiao Ning's face be so red?
as predicted.
Xiao Ning turned around, glanced at Chen Mo, and then quickly lowered her head.
Her face was even redder than before, so red it was almost as if it were about to bleed, and even her ears and neck were tinged with a crimson hue, like a boiled shrimp.
She squatted down.
I bent down, took off my shoes, and placed each of my brown leather shoes neatly on the side of the entryway.
Then her fingers hooked the edge of the white stockings on her leg.
White stockings that went past the knee, with a delicate lace trim around the top, rolled up from the top of the thigh.
The movements were slow, even somewhat clumsy; the fingers slid across the smooth fabric, and it took several tries to roll it up.
She pulled the entire white silk stocking off her ankles, rolled it into a ball, and held it in her palm.
The white stockings were a small ball in her palm, as thin as a cicada's wing, and still warm from her legs.
Xiao Ning stood up, walked to Chen Mo, lowered her head, stretched out her hand with her palm facing up, and the white silk lay quietly in her palm.
"Brother Mo, here you go."
Her voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's buzz.
"This is my rent for tonight."
Chen Mo glanced down at what she was holding, then looked up at Coco standing behind Xiao Ning.
Coco is smiling.
She covered her mouth, her shoulders swaying, her eyes curving into two crescent moons. After laughing, she winked at Chen Mo, a smug look on her face.
That expression clearly said: Look, I got you another pair of socks. Aren't I capable?
Chen Mo looked at Coco's smug face and his lips twitched violently.
It’s over.
This has completely ruined my reputation!
In their eyes, they were the perverted landlords who collected stockings, taking one stocking for every one who came, and a pair for every two who came.
Ironically, he actually really wanted this kind of thing as rent.
Because the rewards given by the system, such as combat proficiency, culinary proficiency, guitar mastery, and other skills, are all much more useful than simple cash.
Even if charging five yuan in rent could result in a windfall return of fifty thousand yuan, that fifty thousand yuan wouldn't buy back the skill he displayed today in taking down more than twenty thugs.
Chen Mo sighed helplessly.
He reached out and took the wad of white silk, still warm from Xiao Ning's body, from her palm.
The fabric felt smooth and soft to the touch, like a warm ball of cotton in his palm.
To be honest, the girl's socks had a faint soapy scent, and there wasn't a trace of stench.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully taking in a tenant. The rent is one white thread. Reward: Master-level Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance. Proficient in acupuncture, massage, bone setting, and all four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation). Knowledgeable about the body's meridians and acupoints, and adept at combining medicinal herbs.]
Chen Mo stuffed the stockings into his pocket, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Traditional Chinese medicine skills are another truly valuable skill.
In the future, if I have back pain, I can give myself a couple of acupuncture needles. If someone around me has a sprain or bruise, I can treat it on the spot. And if I don't want to collect rent one day, I can just sit in the clinic and become a proper old Chinese medicine doctor.
Seeing that Chen Mo didn't say anything, but silently accepted the stockings and put them in his pocket, Xiao Ning blushed even more.
She stood there with her head down, her fingers twisting the hem of her skirt, twisting it several times before loosening it, then twisting it again.
"Then tonight... I'll sleep in the same room as Coco and the others."
Chen Mo was stunned for a moment.
"Huh? Six of you are going to squeeze into one room?"
The little deer peeked out from the sofa, her ponytail hanging down, speaking in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Yeah, we can just sleep on the floor then."
Xiao Rou nodded in agreement, her long, pinkish-purple hair slipping down her shoulders, her expression calm.
Xiao Ning nodded, her round eyes showing no sign of reluctance.
Looking at their matter-of-fact attitude, Chen Mo felt his worldview being refreshed once again.
How many young women can squeeze into one room?
He thought three people was the maximum, but he didn't expect that six people could fit in.
That makes sense, though.
After all, they didn't have any money. Five or six of them pooled their money to rent a room, which meant each person only spent about ten yuan.
It's a hundred times better than being homeless at night, sleeping in internet cafes, or squatting under bridges.
Chen Mo sighed and said helplessly:
"You should all share a room, three people each."
He pointed to Coco and Sweetie, and then looked at the newcomer, Xiao Ning.
"The three of you will stay in another room."
The girls exchanged glances, then giggled and said, "Brother Mo, you're so nice," before responding with smiles.
Being coy isn't in their nature. Since Brother Mo has spoken, they'll listen to him.
At this time,
Coco suddenly raised one hand, like a student raising their hand to answer a question in class.
"Brother Mo, can I take a shower?"
Her voice was softer than usual, with a hint of embarrassment.
"I haven't showered for days, and I smell terrible."
Chen Mo waved his hand.
"Go ahead, there's hot water in the bathroom."
Sweetie stopped in the corridor, turned around and looked at Coco, her lips moving slightly.
"I want to wash too."
Xiao Ning stood next to Ke Ke and whispered something to her.
"Me too... I haven't washed for several days."
Little Deer chimed in.
"I want to shower too! Mo's bathroom is huge, and it even has a bathtub. We can shower together."
Seeing that everyone was washing, Xiaorou and Xiaonan nodded in agreement.
The six girls walked in a large group through the corridor toward the bathroom.
Once everyone was inside, the bathroom door was closed.
Chen Mo stood at the entrance of the corridor, looked at the closed door, shook his head and smiled.
Being young is great; you can do whatever you want right away without any unnecessary worries.
The idea of six people taking a shower together is too crowded and troublesome for him to even think about.
For them, it was just a perfectly normal little thing between sisters.
He turned and walked back to the living room, where he sat down on the sofa.
The sound of water and intermittent laughter came from the direction of the bathroom. Separated by a corridor and a door, the sounds became hazy, as if veiled by a thin gauze.
He took out his phone and opened the food delivery app.
Those girls clearly didn't have bath towels or pajamas.
They most likely didn't bring toothbrushes, tooth mugs, or towels; even if they did, they were probably old items that had been wandering the streets for who knows how many days.
Chen Mo slid his finger across the screen, adding items to his shopping cart one by one.
The number of items in his shopping cart jumped to more than a dozen. The total amount wasn't small, but compared to the rewards the system had given him, it was nothing.
He clicked to pay, pressed his fingerprint, and the order was successfully submitted.
Estimated delivery time: 30 minutes.
Chen Mo put his phone on the coffee table and leaned back on the sofa.
The sound of water in the bathroom continued, and the laughter grew louder than before, interspersed with a scream that was drowned out by the water and followed by jeers.
He closed his eyes, shook his head, and smiled.
The food arrived quickly.
Chen Mo brought the items inside, then stood at the bathroom door and said to those inside, "I bought you toiletries, towels, and pajamas. They're all at the door; please help yourselves."
The sound of water in the bathroom stopped.
There was a moment of silence, then a burst of joyful cheers erupted from behind the door.
"Wow--!"
"Brother Mo, you're so kind!"
"I was just worried about not having any clean clothes to change into!"
"Brother Mo, you're so handsome!"
"Even cooler than when we were fighting!"
Sounds upon sounds squeezed out from the cracks in the door and from the steam, mingling with the sweet scent of shower gel, buzzing and echoing in the corridor.
Chen Mo smiled slightly and turned to leave.
However, before he could even turn around...
The bathroom door was suddenly pushed open!
Chen Mo was stunned.
He hasn't left yet!