RIN

Chapter 136

*WARNING: The following content may contain mildly mature content that may not be suitable for younger audiences.

There was a refreshing breeze on the morning Rin went to the market to shop for ingredients for dinner. Ever since her previous visit to the market, Jia had offered for Rin to make numerous trips in the hope of receiving 'discounts.'

Recently, Rin noticed Jia was distant. The initial friendly and welcoming demeanor had turned reserved and slightly stiff.

After Rin noticed this change, she inwardly sighed heavily. She knew this reaction was bound to happen at some point.

To Jia, she was a stranger with an unknown background.

Rin didn't mind, though. If anything, she preferred it this way. It was best not to grow attached to something one could not keep.

Sooner or later, she would leave them.

Rin had finished her shopping for the day and was going back to the sibling's home, carrying a loaded basket on the crook of each arm.

At this point, the villagers had grown accustomed to Rin's appearance. Her delicate, captivating features were unforgettable to those who saw her.

She was rather petite and dainty. Delicate, if you will. High, delicate cheekbones, a small nose, bright emerald eyes, soft pale skin, and silky dark hair.

Without a doubt, the girl was an exquisite and rare beauty!

When Rin passed by a shop, three young male villagers noticed the girl going in the direction of the mountains. The three youths looked at one another snickering, their eyes displaying a dark gleam.

They soon trailed behind her down the long, vacant mountainous path.

Carrying the heavy basket, she silently walked at a slow pace.

Rin's senses were finely honed, so she immediately realized the group following her. Her ears perked as she detected the slight sound of footsteps approaching.

Before she could turn around, a skinny, pale youth, the tallest of the three, plucked a green winter melon from her basket. He flung it over Rin's head to his friends.

Rin's gaze swept over the three male villagers. The boys were about her age or older, but they were fit and looked full of unpredictable energy.

"Give it back," Rin demanded calmly.

"Hmm? You want it back? But we're helping you, that basket looks awfully heavy." The tall boy sniggered and glanced downward.

The girl's figure was short and slender, her most attractive feature being her slim and delicate waist. Her hair was pulled up into a simple style, leaving a few strands of hair that accentuated her defined features even more.

Undoubtedly, the girl was beautiful.

A corner of Rin's lips tugged downwards. She wasn't a fool. Based on their expressions, she knew the three's motives.

"Give it back now," Rin slowly spoke, her cold, steady voice had a trace of displeasure.

Rin extended her right hand out and looked directly at the pale, thin boy who was a head taller than her. The basket in her hand was lodged in the crook of her elbow, and with the wound in her shoulder, it was getting harder to keep her balance.

The three laughed at her before they continued tossing the green melon to one another.

"If you want it, you have to either catch it or..." The tall boy looked at her with sly eyes. "Pay for it."