The Mighty Mage novel Chapter 165

Chapter 165: Chapter 165:Ying Yue

Gu Jin nodded with a gentle smile,

"Yes, really. But you need to trust me and come with me now. You look very weak and need proper food and rest."

The little girl hesitated for a moment but then nodded.

She tried to stand up but stumbled, her legs too weak to support her. Gu Jin quickly moved forward and caught her.

"Let me help you," Gu Jin said softly, lifting the girl gently.

The girl felt surprisingly light, a stark reminder of how malnourished she was.

As they walked, Gu Jin kept talking to keep the girl distracted from her discomfort.

"Do you have a name?" she asked.

The girl nodded slowly, "Ying Yue. My name is Ying Yue."

"That’s a beautiful name," Gu Jin replied, "I’m Gu Jin. It’s nice to meet you, Ying Yue."

Gu Jin wasn’t the type of person who was gentle. But for some reason, she couldn’t bear to be harsh on the little girl.

Ying Yue managed a small smile, feeling a flicker of hope for the first time in days. She clung to Gu Jin.

Though she didn’t trust Gu Jin fully, she couldn’t help but hope for a miracle.

What to do? Now she doesn’t have anything to eat and no place to live.

The beautiful sister who was holding her had once helped her.

If she wanted to harm her, she would have harmed her long ago!

When they first first met, she at least had weapons, which added some value to her.

But now...now she has nothing but the worst possible magic body.

The moment that thought appeared, Ying Yue hesitated.

Was that the reason why Gu Jin wanted to hire her?

Was she planning to groom her?

Well, it is understandable that Gu Jin might know her background and she expects her to be an excellent mage like her father.

But...

Should she...should she tell Gu Jin the truth?

After all, in this life, she could never become a mage.

Gu Jin soon reached to the bustling streets and said,

"Why don’t we eat something first?"

Ying Yu hesitated before saying,

"I don’t have any money!"

Her message was clear, you will have to pay for me if you want to feed me.

Gu Jin chcukeld in her heart.

Ying Yue was too cute!

She suppressed the smile forming on her face and said,

"How about this I will deduct it from your salary later?"

"Salary?"

"Yes. Even though I don’t have much money, I can give you some money as the salary every month." Gu Jin said.

Ying Yue’s eyes brightened and she pointed at a small stall nearby,

"So what are we waiting for? Let’s go to that stall! The dumplings of that stall are amazing. Though they are a bit expensive, they are worth it!"

Gu Jin nodded, amused by Ying Yue’s sudden enthusiasm.

"Alright, let’s go to that stall."

As they approached the dumpling stall, the smell of freshly cooked food made Ying Yue’s stomach growl loudly again.

Gu Jin couldn’t help but chuckle softly.

"Two servings of your best dumplings, please," Gu Jin said to the vendor.

The vendor quickly prepared the order and handed over two steaming plates of dumplings.

Gu Jin paid for them, ignoring Ying Yue’s embarrassed look.

"Here you go," Gu Jin said, handing a plate to Ying Yue. "Enjoy."

Ying Yue took a small bite, savoring the taste.

She hadn’t had proper food in so long that it almost felt unreal. As she ate, she glanced at Gu Jin.

"Thank you," Ying Yue mumbled between bites, her voice barely audible.

"Take your time and eat as much as you want." Gu Jin said with a small smile.

They sat down on a nearby bench, and Gu Jin watched as Ying Yue devoured the dumplings.

Despite her small frame, the girl had a hearty appetite, a testament to how hungry she had been.

As they ate, Gu Jin decided to address the elephant in the room.,

"Yue, where is your grandmother?"

She already knew the general situation but she still wanted to be confirmed.

She doesn’t want to be later arrested as a child trafficker.

Ying Yue paused and her eyes slowly turned red as tears welled up. She looked down at her plate, avoiding Gu Jin’s gaze.

"Grandma... Grandma passed away a few weeks ago," she said in a shaky voice.

"She was the only family I had left."