23: Chapter 23 Moving into Nami's HouseAfter speaking, Wang Lufei was somewhat stunned, staring at the little girl in front of him.He couldn't help but think, "Am I destined for this?How come just anyone I've chosen is the person I was looking for?A life that's too simple is so boring!"
Nami stared blankly at the boy in front of her, then burst out laughing, saying, "Hey.You don't seem very bright.You're the kind of person who would get lost in an orange grove.Okay, I'll take you out of here.Don't make that face.I can't help it, hahaha."
As Nami spoke, she glanced at Luffy's ethereal expression and couldn't help but burst into even louder laughter.Then, feeling a bit out of breath from laughing, she sat down.
The probability of encountering Nami in the orange grove is actually quite high.Before Arlong invaded the village, she loved going to the orange grove.It's not because Luffy is narcissistic and thinks he's destined for greatness.He's not Thanos, so how could he be destined for greatness?
Wang Luffy then realized that he seemed to have been a bit too narcissistic, influenced by Kizaru.A bad habit, he needed to change!
Then Wang Luffy stepped forward and helped Nami up, saying, "Sorry, I was a little distracted just now.Let me reintroduce myself.My name is Luffy.I'm from Windmill Village.I came here mainly because the oranges here are famous and I wanted to visit for a while."
Nami was pulled up by Luffy.At first, Nami didn't feel anything was wrong, but then she felt that her hand was being held by Luffy.However, seeing the serious look on his face, she didn't want to interrupt, so she struggled a little and said shyly:
"Um.I understand.My name is Nami, and I'm from this village.It's nice to meet you.Come on, let's go.I'll take you out."
Wang Luffy noticed that Nami in front of him suddenly became a little awkward and strange.Then he followed her gaze and looked down at his own hand, only to find that it was holding a small, fair hand.
Wang Lufei felt a little flustered, but he could only pretend to be calm and hold on tight.After all, he had never been in a relationship in his previous life, let alone with a girl who was only ten years old.In his previous life, that would have been a crime.
Moreover, letting go now will only make things more awkward for the two of them.It's better to just let things take their course and hold hands naturally.As long as Nami doesn't scold him, he'll pretend he doesn't care.
The two, who had only known each other for less than a minute, walked hand in hand into the village in silence.
Wang Lufei breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the two had arrived in the village.Just as he was about to lower his hand to explain, a disheveled young woman with a cigarette in her mouth and a basket in her hand walked towards him.
Seeing the two holding hands, the woman with a cigarette in her mouth said in surprise, "How old are you two?You actually came out of the grove holding hands.You're even more adventurous than me!"
After saying that, she looked at Nami and said, "Nami, although I knew you were a bit precocious, I didn't expect you to be this mature.Also, who is this boy?Why haven't I seen him before?"
Hearing this, Nami forgot her embarrassment and quickly let go of her hand, saying, "Oh dear, Mom, you've misunderstood.We just met.He got lost in the orange grove, and I just brought him out.There's a reason we held hands."
The woman in front of him was none other than Meibel, the woman Wang Lufei had come to Cocoyasi Village for.But it seemed that he hadn't made a good impression on her from the very first meeting.
Sure enough, after hearing Nami's words, Melbell turned to Luffy, scrutinizing him closely before saying menacingly, "Kid, so you're the one trying to steal our cabbage?Looks like a pretty good-looking guy.Why do you like doing these underhanded things?"
Wang Lufei hurriedly explained, "Auntie, you've misunderstood.Although Nami is indeed very cute, this whole thing is just a misunderstanding.It's all because I was so scared after getting lost that I grabbed Nami's hand and couldn't let go.That's why you had this misunderstanding."
"So, it was my fault after all, and I misunderstood you?" Melbell asked with a suspicious look.
"No, no.Auntie, you're so beautiful, it couldn't be your fault.It's all because of me.Without me, you wouldn't have misunderstood, so it's all my fault.If you want any punishment, come at me.Don't hold your anger in and ruin your health," Wang Lufei said sincerely.
"Pfft." Melbell couldn't help but break character when she saw the child in front of her saying such serious words.She then said, "Alright.It seems I really misunderstood.There's nothing you can do at your age.I don't blame you.If you really feel bad, come with me and help me harvest the oranges in the grove."
When Wang Lufei heard that his future mother-in-law seemed to have forgiven him and even wanted him to do something for her, he had no choice but to agree.If he did a good job, not only would his future mother-in-law have a good impression of him, but he could also solve the problem of where to stay that night.
Wang Lufei said very enthusiastically, "No problem, mother-in-law.Auntie.Uh.Auntie, let's go now, I can't wait."
Melbell didn't care about Luffy's nickname and pulled the basket behind her, leading the two of them towards the orange grove.
Along the way, Wang Lufei also took the initiative to pull the basket himself, claiming that he didn't want the aunt's fair hands to be cut by this silly bamboo basket.
He would occasionally tell some lame jokes and bawdy jokes from his past life, making the two of them cover their mouths and laugh while also feeling a little embarrassed.
Melbell inwardly cursed the boy's parents, thinking they were terrible people and what kind of children they were teaching.It was.kind of funny.
Happy times always pass quickly, and the sun was about to set.Melbell looked at the sky and said, "It's getting dark, and we've picked most of the oranges.Let's call it a day.If we go back any later, Nojigo will be angry."
After speakingMelbell then turned to Luffy and said, "Hey kid, come on over.You've been picking oranges for me all day, come to my house and try our food.Nojiko always cooks too much, so there's enough for one more person."
Wang Lufei said, "Okay, thank you, Auntie.But Auntie, I have money.My family gave me ten million Berries when I left.I've given it all to you, so please let me stay here.It's so late, and I don't know where to sleep.I don't feel safe anywhere else."
As he spoke, Wang Luffy pulled out a wad of Berries from his pocket.Before Melbell could say anything, Nami couldn't hold back any longer and grabbed the money-grubber, saying, "I agree, I agree.I agree.Hehe, with so much money, you're welcome to come to my house."
Hearing Nami say these words, Melbell smiled wryly and said, "Kid, although I don't know why you have so much money, you may really be a young master from a wealthy family, but once you come to our house, you have to abide by our rules."
"We don't need that many Berries for the accommodation.Besides, you even helped us collect the oranges; we only need 10,000 Berries for that.Nami, hurry up and return the rest of the money!"
Hearing this, Nami pouted and reluctantly handed over the money again.Wang Luffy had originally planned to give Nami's family some money to help them improve their nutrition, since they were somewhat poor, but it seemed that giving it openly wouldn't work.
So when Wang Lufei took the money, he whispered in Nami's ear, "Don't worry, I'll secretly give you this money tonight.Auntie doesn't want it, I'll give it to you myself.Hehe."
Nami wasn't sad after hearing this.Her little face flushed, and she nodded slightly with a bright smile.
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