It wasn't an apple that hit Newton.

endure?

For Miss Newton, that was something that did not exist.

So she opened her mouth, revealing two sharp little tiger teeth, and then bit down on Li Cheng's bare shoulder.

"what--!"

Lost in thought, Li Cheng was suddenly struck by such a blow and let out a scream.

???

Li Cheng clutched his aching neck, turned his head, and asked in a daze, "What are you doing? Why did you bite me?"

"Because you're so annoying!"

Newton said angrily, "You won't answer any of my questions, and all you do is mess around with things by yourself all day. Is that fun? Or do you think you're so smart that you can solve everything by yourself?"

"Clearly a... uh."

At this point, Newton paused, and his anger subsided somewhat.

Li Cheng asked innocently, "What is it?"

"Quiet down, let me think."

After struggling to recall, Newton finally stumbled upon Li Cheng's past grievances in a corner of her memory, and she angrily retorted, "He's clearly a fool who boiled his pocket watch like an egg, yet he actually thought he could do anything?"

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Li Cheng looked bewildered: "Boiling eggs in a pocket watch? Who would do something so stupid?"

Newton's blue eyes widened in surprise. "You said it yourself! And you still won't admit it?"

"No, I will definitely admit to what I did, but what I didn't do... wait, calm down, don't draw your weapon, let me think about it some more."

Under intense pressure to survive, Li Cheng finally recalled this trivial matter from the back alley. He said in a serious tone, "It was what I said when we first met, right? I've always remembered it. I was just joking earlier."

"Humph."

Newton snorted and withdrew his fang.

But the problem is, although I did say that, boiling the pocket watch was something you (♂) from another world did, okay... He silently complained in his heart, but then a sudden inspiration struck him.

Wait a minute? A pocket watch?

It seems that the direct cause of the Great Fire of London, the baker who accidentally left the oven on and caused the fire, was hanged because a nearby clockmaker accused him of arson?

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In his excitement, Li Cheng suddenly stood up from his seat, causing the chair to lose its balance and fall backward with a loud bang.

"What...what are you going to do?"

Newton was startled by Li Cheng's sudden action. She shrank back a little guiltily, but then felt that this would make her seem too weak, so she tried to raise her head again: "What do you want to do?"

What do I want to do?

Li Cheng chuckled, and before Newton could react, he scooped her up with practiced ease, then spun her around several times in his arms.

"what--"

A dizzying sensation overwhelmed Newton; she experienced centrifugal force firsthand and couldn't help but grab Li Cheng's collar tightly, refusing to let go.

It must be said that even a little girl like Newton had a uniquely delicate and tender body.

Although Li Cheng didn't intend to enjoy it, he found it really interesting to hold her like this, with her nestled in his arms like a frightened kitten, her small body leaning against him.

"Thank you."

Li Cheng suddenly lowered his head and said softly to her, "This time, the entire pagoda is yours; I don't want it anymore."

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"Hmph, I don't know what's wrong with him."

Although he didn't quite understand, Newton muttered something to himself with satisfaction, then shifted his small body to find a more comfortable position.

Chapter 55 Things I'd Like to Try If I Had the Chance

After recalling the key clue of the watchmaker, the investigation became much easier.

'The slums can be ruled out immediately, because the people there simply can't afford watches; a watch shop there would be a money-losing proposition.'

Large slums on the map were crossed out.

'In addition, the number of bakeries has been greatly reduced; you only need to look for bakeries in the same block as watch shops.'

Several more crosses.

'And it has to be a densely populated residential area with many wooden houses... Hmm, that's another area I can cut off.'

After doing all this, Li Cheng scanned the London map again.

After all that circling and marking, there were hardly any clean spots left on the map. After all, it had to be in a working-class area, in northeast or southeast London, and nearby there had to be a large area of ​​wooden houses and a clock shop.

And there are only three such places on the map.

These are King's Bakery on Putting Street in northeast London, along the north bank of the Thames, and Butter Bakery and Bird Bakery on Gaton Street in the southwest, near the largest residential area.

call......

Li Cheng put down the quill pen and revealed a relieved smile.

But you know what, this exhilarating feeling is exactly the same as when you finish your summer homework in the early hours of the last day. It's amazing.

After doing all this, Li Cheng realized that Newton hadn't seemed to bother him at all, which was quite strange.

He thought to himself, "They should be back in their rooms by now..." and turned to look into the room.

On the other side of the small bedroom, on a single bed, Newton was already lying down, one leg dangling limply to the ground. Judging from his lack of movement for a while, he was probably asleep.

Li Cheng got up and walked to the bedside. He found that she was indeed asleep, breathing evenly, with a peaceful expression, sleeping very soundly.

"No way, this is a single bed..." Li Cheng shook his head, intending to carry her back.

He was very familiar with this. He reached his left hand down to bend her lower leg, which was hanging halfway on the ground, and carefully avoided her hair with his other hand, reaching under her neck to lift her up in a standard princess carry.

Newton, who was being moved, groaned uncomfortably, and then wrapped his arms around Li Cheng's neck, saying, "Li Cheng... was that you?"

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Li Cheng looked down at Newton and saw that the other man's eyes were still tightly closed, not like he was awake.

He was a little confused, wondering if she was asleep or not. After thinking for a moment, he said, "You've mistaken me for someone else."

“It’s you.” Newton’s brows furrowed, and he seemed very displeased.

Li Cheng tentatively asked, "Is it me?"

"Hmm~"

Newton then responded with a relieved "yes," and then remained silent.

???

Li Cheng was completely puzzled.

What is this?

In the Chinese novel, Zhang Fei sleeps with his eyes open, while in the English novel, Newton recognizes people with his eyes closed.

But Zhang Fei almost made his attackers give up by sleeping with his eyes open. What are you trying to do by recognizing people with your eyes closed? Are you trying to prevent human traffickers from kidnapping you?

He refused to believe it and carefully examined the peaceful sleeping face again. After confirming that Newton was really asleep, he was speechless.

But speechless as they were, the person still had to be sent back.

Step out of the room, through the living room, and continue unimpeded until... Newton's master bedroom.

Staring at the tightly closed master bedroom door, Li Cheng was stunned again.

This guy actually closed the door behind him before leaving... but the door opens outwards!

Actually, it's possible to open the door, but it's very inconvenient to hold Newton in my arms. I might accidentally wake her up, which would defeat the purpose of bringing her over.

'That's right, since that's the case, then this is the only way.'

Looking at his room, which still had its door wide open, Li Cheng seemed to have thought of something. His eyes lit up with excitement, and he was eager to try something.

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The next day, early morning.

As dawn broke, Freya, a maid, had already gotten up early.

After making the bed and changing her clothes, she went into the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the three of them.

Breakfast is simple: oatmeal bread and milk.

The way to eat it is to tear the oat bread into small pieces and soak them in milk, then scoop them up with a spoon and chew. This not only makes the bread softer and more delicious, but also infuses the plain milk with the aroma of oats, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

After preparing breakfast, one of Freya's happiest moments of the day begins: going to the master bedroom to gently wake Newton, who is fast asleep. Once she's awake, she helps her dress and then combs her hair.

Huhu~

Freya opened the door with a smile, pondering what hairstyle to give her mistress today.

Surprisingly, on the large white bed that could comfortably accommodate three people, slept a young man with red hair, not the blond Newton of the past.

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Freya's smile gradually faded, and she slowly typed a question mark.

Where is Newton?

What about me, a Newton as big as I am?

She closed the door, questioning her existence, silently counted to thirty, and then reopened it.

On the large white bed was still a certain red-haired man, not only sleeping soundly, but even scratching his belly.

???

Freya was truly dumbfounded.

Even if she opened the door and found Li Cheng sleeping with Newton, she wouldn't be so shocked. At most, she would feel a little sad, and then she would go up and wake them up as usual.

But last night the bed was filled with Newton, and today it's become Li Cheng. What kind of nonsense is this?