Having found a demon, I've decided to raise her.

"And you said you're a man?"

Chen Ming gradually lost his patience. He walked over, grabbed the hem of her clothes, and pulled it up, saying—

"Since he's a guy, it doesn't hurt me to take a look, right? Good bro."

"No, no! Ming-ge, what are you doing! Ming-ge, please don't!"

Phoenix immediately grabbed his hand, her face flushed red, and in her refusal, she only revealed a tiny bit of her slender waist.

Chen Ming smiled. He hadn't really intended to do anything to her anyway. Seeing her scream like a girl, he let go of her and said—

"Are you still going to play dumb?"

“...You filthy scoundrel.”

Phoenix, her eyes brimming with tears, bit her lower lip and stubbornly continued, saying—

"I really am a man, and there's a reason why I'm pretending like this. Bro, you're not a male hormone, are you?"

After saying that, she placed her hands on her chest, guarding them closely, as if afraid he would do something inappropriate again. Chen Ming looked at her like this, his lips twitched, and he really wanted to strip her naked to confirm her true identity.

Her personality is like a piece of chewing gum; I really want to knead it flat and roll it out.

Seeing his unfriendly expression, Phoenix quickly said—

"For example, if I really did help you, shouldn't you be nicer to me now?"

Lucifer tugged at his hand and said—

"Honey, she's a guest."

It does seem a bit impolite to be so rude to guests, but Chen Ming can't help it. How to describe this feeling... it's like those old buddies who used to go to internet cafes with him, the kind of feeling where it doesn't matter if they take his balls or pat his butt.

It's strange, even though the other person is a girl...

Phoenix quickly said—

"Yeah, yeah, if I really helped you, shouldn't you treat me better?"

"...That's true."

Chen Ming sat back down, and as soon as the other person saw him sit down, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and then muttered a retort in a low voice—

"Although I really haven't helped you."

"..."

Since the other party wouldn't admit it no matter what, Chen Ming didn't have any good ideas. He could only change the subject and talk to her about her hobbies and interests, speaking like an ordinary friend without much restraint.

"Let me tell you, my wife is really going too far. She said I would definitely cheat on her husband if I went out, and she wants me to dress like this before I can go out. It's really too much."

Phoenix complained, saying—

"What if I encounter a guy who just lifts my shirt while I'm dressed like this?"

"?"

Chen Ming narrowed his eyes and said—

"What do you mean? Are you implying something about your brother?"

With an expression that said, "If you say that again, I'll really give you a physical exam," Phoenix shrank back after his sarcastic remark and said—

"No, no, how could I dare..."

She finally finished the large bowl of wontons and dumplings, let out a satisfied burp, and said—

"Thanks, brother, you're a really good person."

Even though I'm quick to give people the "friend zone" treatment at the drop of a hat, I couldn't resist being sarcastic like this.

Chen Ming smiled and said—

"You're a strange person. You helped me for no reason. How can I feel at ease? At least repay me."

"..."

The wives glanced at him, then at Lucifer, giving the impression that he was repeating the same old trick.

Phoenix smiled and said—

"Although I really haven't helped you, boss... but, boss, you said that before, right?"

What did I say?

"If I see someone who is hungry and can't afford a meal, I can treat them to one. So I think if I see someone like you, boss, in trouble, it's only natural for me to help you out."

"..."

Chen Ming's eyes widened slightly as he looked at the other person's sincere smile. His gaze softened, and he felt relieved.

He smiled and said—

"I see..."

That's true.

Do we need a reason to help others? Perhaps some people do, but others don't.

This world is so wonderful. People who are kind to others will attract kindness in return. People with similar values ​​can become friends even if they have never met before.

Our first meeting felt like meeting an old friend.

……

P.S.: One act of gentleness attracts even more gentleness ('-ω-`)

Chapter 1584 Aftermath: Time to Go Home for Dinner (8)

"Let's go! I'm so full."

Phoenix, rubbing his slightly rounded belly, was escorted outside the store by Chen Ming. Turning back to look at everyone, he smiled and said—

"Then I'll head back first. It's quite a long journey, and it wouldn't be good if I was slow to get back and got nagged by the housekeeper."

"..."

So this guy is actually a man?

Chen Ming stroked his chin. That shouldn't be the case. He already had a guess about the other party's true nature; gender seemed to be meaningless.

Never mind, we're friends no matter what.

He smiled and said—

"Come visit again sometime, and bring your wife along too, I'll give you a discount."

"No problem, but don't regret it later, there are plenty of us."

Phoenix smiled slyly, as if he had found a sucker.

Chen Ming smiled. Xiao Jiu handed him a bag, which he then gave to Phoenix, saying—

"Take this back with you."

"what is this?"

"I think you really like my family's chili sauce."

Wow, bro, you're so nice.

She looked into the bag; each jade bottle was an excellent preservation container, usually used to store pills, but he was using it to store chili sauce…

Phoenix, however, felt this was the sauce's due treatment, his eyes shining, and he couldn't help but swallow hard at the thought of the taste, saying—

"Then I'll give you a little something in return."

"No need, it's just a little sauce, it's worthless."

Chen Ming hesitated for a moment, but Phoenix also shook his head and said—

"No, no, no, it's only fair to reciprocate. I happen to have a little trinket here that's quite interesting, you can have it."

As he spoke, he took out a blank card from his pocket, which surprised Chen Ming. This card had fallen from his side during the Path of Cause and Effect, and now Phoenix had brought it over.

Seeing that Chen Ming didn't move, she blinked, puffed out her cheeks, and said—

"What's wrong? Just because you're a big shot doesn't mean you can look down on your good brother's little gift, huh? You're disgusted with your brother?"

Chen Ming couldn't help but smile, reached out and took it, and said—

"How could I dare... Thank you."

"Why are you thanking me? I'm the one who should be thanking you."

She held the bag in front of her with both hands, tilted her head and smiled at him, then said—

"Thank you for treating me to dinner. Please come visit my home sometime."

"I definitely will if I have the chance."

Chen Ming waved to her, watching her turn around and walk away with the flow of people outside, gradually disappearing into the crowd.

Just like when I first saw her.

He looked at the card in his hand and smiled slightly.

Kind passersby...

He was just like a wandering knight.

……

"Closing up! Closing up! Closing up!"

After seeing Phoenix off, everyone was busy for half a day, and finally it was time for Cerberus to rest in the evening. Cerberus cheered with joy.

Chen Ming smiled and patted her head, saying—

"What a lazy dog! You've been sleeping the whole time, not doing any work. Why do you look so relieved?"

After everyone realized that Cerberus only caused trouble, no one asked the dog for help anymore, but sometimes she would still insist on coming over and knocking over a few plates or something.

"Mmm..."