Chapter 220: Teasing the Playful Profligate (8)

The Little Boy in front of her shook his head in disagreement: "Once you enter the door of thievery, it's as deep as the sea; from then on, one's conscience becomes a stranger. My mother has always taught me that no matter when or what situation I fall into, I must guard my original heart, be upright and honorable, and never do things against my conscience."

Seeing the Little Boy's serious preaching manner, Su Luo suddenly found it quite amusing and felt an impulse to pinch his tender pink cheeks. She followed up with another question: "Oh? Then you've really never stolen? I don't believe it."

"I… I only stole a steamed bun once! That was because my younger sister was so hungry she was gnawing on the corner of the table, I had no choice…" The Little Boy's eyes were a bit red, and fearing that Su Luo would despise him and cause him to lose this job, he explained anxiously: "But the next day I earned money and paid back the cost of the bun, really!"

Seeing his face flush with anxiety, Su Luo couldn't help but smile: "What's the rush? I'm not the one who sold the bun. Alright, tell me your price, This Young Lady will see if you're suitable."

Su Luo could see that this Little Boy's genes were excellent. It might be because his family had fallen on hard times that even though life had become impoverished, his character remained kind. Just as he said, he guarded his original heart. To be able to guard one's original heart in poverty, especially for a child, was very rare.

The Little Boy didn't know that Su Luo's evaluation of him was quite good. Fearing he would be rejected by his employer, his small face flushed as he said hurriedly: "I, I am very cheap! Only ten copper coins a day."

Seeing that Su Luo didn't answer and thinking she found it expensive, he hurriedly changed his tune: "Five copper coins, five copper coins is fine! Mother needs at least four copper coins for her medicine, and I also need to buy some fine grains for my younger sister. She is young and her throat is narrow; she vomits as soon as she drinks coarse grain porridge."

His pair of dark and clear large eyes gazed at Su Luo without blinking. In them were pleading, longing, and hope… it was very complex and heavy, making one feel heartache just by looking.

Su Luo couldn't help but feel some emotion in her heart.

At such a young age, having to take care of a sick mother and a frail younger sister while still being able to guard his original heart was truly not easy.

Su Luo patted his small head: "Fine, ten copper coins it is. If this Big Sister has any gains today, I'll give you an extra reward." Su Luo reached her hand into her sleeve, originally intending to pay him a five-copper deposit first to pique his enthusiasm.

However, she suddenly remembered that compared to Xiao Yuan, she was truly incredibly wealthy, because the only currency she had in circulation was gold coins; she didn't even have a single small copper coin.

Never mind, she would worry about it when the time came. If he passed her test, what she could give would definitely be more than just ten copper coins or ten gold coins, but rather a future of limitless potential for the Little Boy.

However, even though Su Luo didn't give a deposit, the Little Boy was already extremely grateful.

The Little Boy was incredibly happy, bowing and thanking her repeatedly: "Thank you, Young Miss! Thank you, Young Miss! You are a good person! A very good person!" Because few clients would hire a child like him; people usually wanted either seductive beauties or brokers with many connections.

Being hired was enough for him to be satisfied.

Seeing that he didn't mind, Su Luo didn't mention it further: "By the way, what should I call you?" She wanted to observe this child more closely to see if he was worth her cultivation.

"Su Xiao Yuan. You can call me Su Xiaozi, or Xiao Yuan, Yuan Zi, anything is fine." Su Xiao Yuan smiled until his eyes curved, looking very excited.