It wasn't an apple that hit Newton.

Wouldn't it be better to leave the impression of being a 'good brother,' happily spend two days with Louise, and then send her home without her knowing?

That's how it is in theory.

But for some reason, when Li Cheng looked at the obedient Louise in his arms, he felt as if he were looking at a clean, flawless piece of white paper, without a single stain, and he couldn't help but want to tell her some of his thoughts.

It's like... a real older brother is disciplining his ignorant younger sister.

Never mind, isn't this quite interesting?

Li Cheng smiled.

Even though it's only for a few days, I'll treat it as if I really have a little sister and teach her a good lesson.

Hmm, how about naming this plan "The Step-Sister's Sexual Harassment Plan"? It's quite fitting...

Yeah, right, you bastard! This ridiculous plan didn't even get approved for the title, okay? What kind of method are you even planning to use to discipline Louise? Is it some kind of so-called corporal punishment? Who would use such a cruel method of corporal punishment?!

Li Cheng quickly pulled his wandering thoughts back to the main topic.

"Think about it."

Like a teacher, he patiently explained, "If someone kidnaps your child without your consent, is he a bad person?"

Louise said decisively, "They're bad people."

Seeing this, Li Cheng continued to press, "Then if I took you away from your parents without their permission, am I a bad person?"

"Forehead......"

Louise was trapped in a dead end by her own words.

The older brother is a good person, and the one who kidnapped the child is a bad person. But since the older brother kidnapped the child, does that mean... the older brother is a bad person?

No, no, something's definitely wrong. Louise must have misunderstood.

Just then, Louise suddenly remembered something Aunt Jenny had said to her—"I'm doing this for your own good."

Based on this statement, Aunt Jenny forbade her to read those frivolous books, to observe the ants in the garden, to befriend commoners, and so on...

"I understand."

Louise seemed to have figured it out, and she said without hesitation, "Because my brother did it for my own good, it's permissible for him to do this, so my brother is a good person."

?

What started as a casual conversation unexpectedly seems to have led to a very serious problem.

Li Cheng was somewhat surprised. He frowned deeply and said in a very serious voice, "Where did you learn that phrase?"

"Well."

Louise was startled by Li Cheng's appearance and shrank back in fear, not daring to answer.

"I'm sorry, my tone was a bit harsh."

Li Cheng's tone softened somewhat: "I think that the so-called 'I'm thinking of you' should, since it's for 'you,' the most important thing should be 'your' thoughts, not 'me.'"

"My thoughts...?"

Louise was a little confused.

"Correct."

Li Cheng raised his head and continued looking ahead, saying, "This might be a bit difficult for you, so just remember one thing—no matter how nice other people's words are, don't pay attention to them, but look at that person's specific actions."

"Let's see what specific actions are taken..."

Louise seemed to vaguely understand something, but not completely.

However, at least a seed has been planted in her heart, and the image of some people who were originally 'for her own good' seems to be gradually shattering.

Li Cheng had no idea about this, and he continued to urge himself on: "So, I kidnapped you without your parents' permission. I'm a bad person, do you understand?"

Having said all this, Li Cheng was prepared for his reputation in Louise's eyes to decline.

After hearing these words, Louise seemed to finally understand.

Don't worry about what was said, look at what the other person did... So she nodded her little head and said in her still very obedient tone, "Yes, I understand, brother is a bad person."

Although he was prepared, Li Cheng's lips twitched, as if he had been stabbed in the heart.

So why am I saying all this?

Could it be that I actually have a very deep-seated masochistic tendency, and crave to be looked down upon by little girls?

Li Cheng quickly rejected this dangerous idea.

No, no, if that's the case, when I was bitten by Newton, it wouldn't hurt that much. Instead, it would feel like I couldn't stop, wanted to say something but couldn't, wanted to... Anyway, by analogy, I'm not a masochist.

Just as Li Cheng was lost in thought, he suddenly felt a soft, warm touch on his cheek.

?

Li Cheng looked closely and was surprised to find Louise reaching out her right hand and touching his cheek.

Seeing Li Cheng looking at her, Louise gave a sweet smile: "Even though you're a bad guy, as long as I behave well, you won't hurt me, right?"

Li Cheng: ......

He couldn't help but smile and said easily, "Yes, as long as you behave, I won't hurt you."

Chapter Sixty-Two: The Decisive Anderson

The intersection of Putin Street.

The black stallion stood silently, its gaze fixed on the sky, seemingly looking towards a distant place thousands of miles away.

It is a thoroughbred horse.

Unfortunately, only it knew this secret. Although its owner knew it well, he was unaware of the potential hidden in its strong hooves and the terrifying power it could unleash.

But it doesn't regret it. Sometimes, rather than galloping thousands of miles, it prefers to accompany its occasionally talkative owner, carrying guests and slowly traveling through the streets and alleys of London.

The skinny coachman stood beside it, muttering to himself.

"Big Black, don't be so rude. This is the big boss. Be careful when you pull the cart later, you know?"

"Big Black, could you please say something?"

"Big Black..."

The black stallion, unable to bear it any longer, twisted its body to the side, leaving his rump exposed.

Just then.

"Awaited."

Li Cheng appeared beside the carriage.

Compared to when he left, he now had a petite girl with light red curly hair, wearing a white floral dress, who was curiously looking around. Carrying her the whole time would have been too conspicuous, so he eventually put her down and left on his own.

The thin coachman, though puzzled, still went to greet him, his accent returning to normal: "Sir, where are we going next?"

"Where to...?"

Li Cheng thought for a moment, then turned to Louise and said, "Where do you want to go? I know a market nearby, it should be quite big."

Originally, Li Cheng planned to visit all three bakeries as a precaution, but now that he had confirmed that the fire in his previous life was caused by the King's Bakery, he lost interest in visiting them all.

market?

Louise wanted to go, but... she was troubled.

Seeing Louise remain silent, Li Cheng added, "By the way, you probably haven't seen a market, have you? It's the kind with lots of vendors selling little things, like socks, fresh fish, vegetables... You can also see Gypsy girls performing, holding tambourines and swaying their hips to the beat."

The Roma people are a nomadic people who roamed Europe, and are therefore skilled in various arts, especially singing and dancing. Roma women, in particular, possess alluring beauty, with deep, distinct yet delicate features.

Combined with the unique beliefs and lifestyle of the Gypsies, the mysterious and wild temperament of Gypsy women has inspired many writers, making them the object of their fantasies in their books.

Even Li Cheng planned to follow local customs and include a Gypsy prostitute in the book... which is similar to the feeling of using trending memes in online novels.

"A street performer, a gypsy girl..."

Louise was filled with longing and couldn't wait to meet this so-called Gypsy girl, but after a difficult decision, she shook her head and said, "I...I want to go to my brother's house first."

"My home? My home might... not be very fun."

Li Cheng never expected that Louise would make this choice after finally getting out, and he felt a little annoyed.

Although he had practically made 221 Baker Street his home, it was still Newton's house after all, and Newton... well, how should I put it, wasn't really keen on taking Louise to see him.

Just imagining two tiny kids colliding gives me the feeling that the world will end.

"Is it not allowed?"

Louise's eyes dimmed, and she lowered her head in disappointment.

Hey, don't look at me with that pitiful expression... Li Cheng was a little overwhelmed: "Of course... well, you might be disappointed, my house is quite small."

Louise cheered again, looked up, and smiled sweetly, saying, "Thank you, brother."

She recovered so quickly; her earlier disappointment must have been an act... Li Cheng's lips twitched. He gave up and carried the obedient Louise onto the carriage, saying to the coachman, "To Baker Street."

"Okay, please sit down."

With a shout from the coachman, the carriage slowly began to move.

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The Anderson family home.

This is a luxurious official residence.

Compared to the war-torn early and middle Middle Ages, in the relatively peaceful 17th century, nobles preferred comfortable and livable country villas or city mansions rather than cold and damp castles where even fetching water was a struggle.

In a beautifully decorated study deep within the mansion, Earl Anderson was tasting a newly purchased batch of tea.

It's 3 PM now, the perfect time of day for enjoying tea and relaxing.

Just then, Jenny hurriedly pushed open the door and rushed in, making a huge commotion.

"What's all this commotion about?"

Seeing Jenny's state, he angrily rebuked her, "If you can't even maintain this much composure, how can I trust you to teach my daughter aristocratic etiquette?"

“I’m sorry, Mr. Anderson, I was too reckless.”

Jenny immediately bowed and apologized. At this moment, she showed no trace of the sharp and arrogant feeling she had when she was in the bakery. Instead, she seemed as humble as a maid doing odd jobs.