Chapter 8 Top Tier, Ceiling, Fighter Jet

Thus, Su Xiaoyu's "torture" began.

The next day, when Xiao Jingheng came to Jinxiu Pavilion, he saw her standing there like a wooden stake, her whole body tense, her eyes fixed straight ahead, and even her breathing became cautious.

Xiao Jingheng frowned subconsciously.

At this moment, Xiao Lingxi stepped forward to take credit, "Big brother, I'm teaching Su Xiaoyu manners. Look at her, isn't she much more composed than when she first arrived?"

[Composed my foot! Are you trying to mess with me like I'm Japanese? My feet, my neck, my back...]

While screaming wildly in her heart, Su Xiaoyu maintained a perfect expression on her face, not daring to even blink.

[Su Xiaoyu, hang in there, keep trying, dinner time is almost here.]

[I absolutely cannot give up now, or there will be no roast goose tonight! Slurp!]

Xiao Jingheng's gaze swept indifferently over the stiff Su Xiaoyu, then landed on Xiao Lingxi's 'praise me' expression, and he already understood.

"Yes, your posture is a bit more upright."

Then, he changed the subject, "It seems that you have gained quite a bit of insight into the 'dignity' section of 'Rules for Women' recently. In that case, write it down ten times from memory today and hand it to me before dinner. I suppose... you can calm your mind to do it now."

Xiao Lingxi: "..."

Her smug smile froze instantly.

Why does it seem like the older brother is messing with himself?

But she had no evidence.

Finally, under Xiao Jingheng's oppressive aura, Xiao Lingxi wilted like a frostbitten eggplant and weakly replied, "Yes... Big Brother."

She looked at Su Xiaoyu, and was about to speak to ask her to serve the brush and ink, when she heard her elder brother's voice rang out again:

"The tea is gone. Go brew a new pot."

"Remember, the water must be freshly boiled."

These words were spoken to Su Xiaoyu.

Su Xiaoyu was stunned at first, then overjoyed: [Tea brewed! Freshly boiled water! Great! Finally, I can legitimately leave this 'execution ground.' Young Master, you're practically a savior today!]

"Yes, Your Highness."

Su Xiaoyu hurriedly curtsied and scurried off.

Perhaps I was too excited, or perhaps I had been standing for too long and forgot that my feet were still numb.

The moment he took his first step, his left leg buckled, and he instantly lost his balance, falling straight to the ground.

Oh no! This is incredibly embarrassing!

She closed her eyes in despair, preparing for an intimate encounter with the earth.

However, the expected pain did not occur.

Just as she was about to fall, a large, steady, and powerful hand with distinct knuckles precisely grabbed her upper arm and pulled her sharply!

Su Xiaoyu felt her body lighten as she was firmly supported by a force.

A pleasant scent of ink, mixed with the man's unique fragrance, filled my nostrils.

She opened her eyes, still shaken, and what came into view was Xiao Jingheng's handsome face so close to hers, with his slightly furrowed brows.

The two were very close, and his hand was still firmly on her arm. Through the thin summer clothes, he could clearly feel the burning heat of Xiao Jingheng's palm.

Su Xiaoyu's mind went completely blank for a moment. She stared blankly at the super handsome face in front of her, her mind racing.

My goodness! The young master is so handsome... his skin is even smoother than hers?

If this were in modern times, he'd be a top star!

As expected of the male protagonist in the novel, his looks and charisma are top-notch, he's a force to be reckoned with!

Xiao Jingheng's hand, which was supporting Su Xiaoyu's arm, stiffened slightly.

Top influencer?

fighter?

What kind of nonsensical words are these?

He instinctively reached out to support her so she wouldn't fall, but he didn't expect the two of them to be so close.

So close that I could see the fine downy hairs clinging to her eyelashes, so close that I could smell the faint scent of soap in her hair.

He could even feel her slightly rapid breathing due to her fright, brushing against his wrist with a faint, ticklish sensation.

The touch under my palm was more delicate than I had imagined.

Her summer clothes were only a thin layer, and you could almost feel the slenderness of her arms and the slightly tense muscles she had due to nervousness through the fabric.

Like a frightened little animal curled up, she makes you want to be gentle, afraid of hurting her.

As he lowered his gaze, he met Su Xiaoyu's slightly stunned eyes. Her eyes, which were already clear, were now slightly dilated due to the close distance, as if filled with starlight.

A mix of bewilderment and infatuation.

Be careful.

His voice was slightly low, carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible unease.

After realizing what had happened, Su Xiaoyu reacted as if she had been burned, taking a small step back. Her cheeks flushed slightly.

"Thank you, Your Highness. I was very rude."

Xiao Jingheng withdrew his hand without making a sound, the delicate and soft touch still lingering on his fingertips.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his usual aloofness gone, and waved his hand, signaling Su Xiaoyu to step back.

Su Xiaoyu felt like she had been granted a pardon. Despite the soreness and numbness in her legs, she slowly made her way out of the yard.

Xiao Lingxi, who witnessed the whole thing, was completely dumbfounded.

My brother... he actually helped a maid up himself?!

The sky has fallen!

Xiao Jingheng turned around, his gaze calmly sweeping over the shocked Xiao Lingxi. He offered no explanation, only saying indifferently:

"What are you still standing there for? Write it down from memory."

Xiao Lingxi was startled and quickly lowered her head, her heart already churning with turmoil.

...

From then on, Xiao Lingxi never dared to make a move on Su Xiaoyu again.

She saw her brother's reaction clearly; it was not the attitude a master should have towards an ordinary maid!

She feared that if she continued to cause trouble, her older brother would kill her, his own sister, to protect Su Xiaoyu.

Although her older brother never hit or scolded her, his cold gaze and the daunting amount of homework were worse than being beaten!

But she was unwilling to swallow her anger and watch Su Xiaoyu get away with it right under her nose.

"well!"

Xiao Lingxi slumped over the table, sighing weakly.

"Is there really no way to deal with that girl? My mother doesn't believe me, and my elder brother is biased towards her. It's so frustrating being a young lady of the Marquis's mansion."

“Miss, this is the 108th time you’ve sighed this morning.”

Zisu carefully handed over a bowl of hot tea, reminding him:

"If Miss really has no other choice, the Second Young Master will be back in just a few days. You can ask him for help!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingxi's eyes lit up instantly!

Yes! How could she forget her second brother?

Second Brother Xiao Jingxuan, that's a revolutionary friendship they formed since childhood, "collaborating" and "roof-climbing" together! They are the two recognized "troublemakers" in the capital, jointly bearing the "thunderous suppression" from their eldest brother.

They are the most steadfast "brothers in arms"!

Most importantly, Xiao Jingxuan is full of tricks, and like her, he both respects and fears his elder brother.

Her mother didn't believe her, but her second brother, who had also suffered greatly from her eldest brother's "persecution," would surely understand her predicament and trust her judgment!

"That's right! We're looking for Second Brother!"

Xiao Lingxi immediately perked up, standing up with a "whoosh," as if she had seen the dawn in the darkness.

"My second brother definitely has a way to deal with that Su Xiaoyu, and he will definitely help me."

"Zisu, quickly find out exactly when Second Brother will arrive. I want to go and greet him in person."

Xiao Lingxi couldn't wait to give the order, and the horn of her counterattack was finally about to sound!

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