Grandpa Xu wasn't embarrassed at all and immediately had Butler Xu take inventory on the spot.

Jiang Baili's face turned somewhat pale, and she silently allowed Butler Xu to take inventory.

After the inventory was completed and everything was confirmed to be correct, she elegantly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Oh, right, Xie Li said..."

"I can't accept these things." Faced with Butler Xu's attempt to force the items into his hands, Xie Li felt a little uneasy and quickly and solemnly declared his position.

Jiang Baili: "..."

While Butler Xu and Old Master Xu were still in a daze, Xie Li turned to look at Jiang Baili and said, "Ah, excuse me, what did you want to say?"

Jiang Baili stared intently at her, her voice forced out through clenched teeth: "You don't want something that someone specially gave you?"

"Of course not." Xie Li was a little puzzled. "I can't accept something for nothing. I've already eaten dinner for free."

Jiang Baili took a deep breath and remained silent.

Old Master Xu, however, became anxious: "Lili, I bought this especially for you..."

Butler Xu chimed in, "Yes, the clothes were all custom-made to your measurements. If you don't want them, there's no girl in the house who can use them..."

"Can't it be refunded?" Xie Li felt that the old man should keep more money in hand for his retirement. Otherwise, he would spend millions of dollars on whoever he liked, which would be a huge loss.

"No!" Old Master Xu and Butler Xu said in unison.

Xie Li: "..."

But she really didn't want it. How long would she have to farm for Grandpa Xu to repay this favor?

In the end, Ding Huizhu smoothed things over, saying, "Xie Li, please accept it. After all, it's the old man's good intention."

Ding Huizhu nodded, and Old Master Xu and Butler Xu exchanged a glance.

"Oh dear, I haven't had breakfast yet. Old people can't go hungry. I'm going back now."

Old Master Xu stood up with his cane, and then, with the help of Butler Xu, the two walked briskly, as if afraid that Xie Li would change his mind.

Xie Li looked at the pile of things in front of him, his face full of confusion.

Ding Huizhu waved and called out, "Sister Wan, please help Miss Xie Li take her things back to her room."

Having witnessed such a good show, Jiang Baili lost interest in staying any longer.

She really thought Xie Li was so noble and virtuous; he was quite adept at playing hard to get, a real green tea bitch.

She underestimated Xie Li.

——

After finishing breakfast, Xie Li was about to go back to his room to read as usual, but Ding Huizhu called him back.

Ding Huizhu's expression was unusually gentle: "Since the old lady next door likes you, you should visit her more often when you have time."

"If you need to bring a gift, just let me know and I'll have Aunt Wan prepare it."

"You should also be careful about your words and actions over there. Don't be petty or timid, but don't talk nonsense either. Remember to keep a good balance."

Xie Li listened attentively, and Ding Huizhu then noticed that the child had a pair of extremely beautiful eyes.

The eyes have perfect shape and lines, very dark pupils, and a clear and pure gaze, like a still, deep pool.

She paused, then suddenly remembered the legendary old lady of the Xie family. In the photo, when she was at the height of her beauty, she also had a pair of eyes like these, clear and bright, with a sense of cleansing the soul.

She shook her head, not wanting to think about it any further.

What kind of beauty did the old lady possess? She was the most beautiful woman back then, and by today's standards, she was a goddess. How could Xie Li, who is now, compare to her?

However, what is certain is that Xie Li's facial features bear absolutely no resemblance to her or her husband's.

Composing himself, he was about to continue speaking when his gaze fell on Xie Li's face, and he couldn't help but frown.

"What's that on your face? Why haven't you washed it off?"