Chapter 104: Feelings of Fear

After a while, Shen Ruofei appeared on the steps, dressed in a formal suit and tie.

He came to Ji Zi without saying a word.

She suddenly smiled and reached out to touch his face. "Next Monday, be fully prepared."

Amid the shocked gazes of others, Shen Ruofei nodded and said okay.

Kefir led her out.

Before I even walked out the door, I heard suppressed questioning voices coming from behind me.

"Master, what's wrong with you?"

"How could such a frivolous, lowly guide be allowed to appear?"

“We all go through…”

Shen Ruofei raised his hand and adjusted his watch. "Starting tomorrow, you don't have to come anymore. You can discuss the specific severance pay with Kefei."

The girls stared at the departing figure in amazement.

Was the high and mighty young master, who was as pure as snow, just molested by an insignificant guide?

And that person has not received any punishment.

Turn around and dismiss the guide hired by the family?

Has he repaired his emotional barrier towards the guide on his own?

Before coming, they all knew about the situation of the young master of the Shen family. It was rumored that when he was young, because of the war, Shen's mother sacrificed herself as a guide to protect Shen's father, so he subconsciously developed a fear of guides.

This fear is not fear, but resistance and disgust.

So when he grew up, he developed an emotional disorder towards his guide.

They are already the fifth batch of guides replaced by the Shen family. Over the years, the guides selected by the Shen family have all kinds of body shapes and appearances, and the conditions and treatment are unprecedentedly generous. In addition, they only need to stay in the Shen family, like canaries, waiting for the young master's recovery or call.

Therefore, this is considered a good public job in the federation, and many guides have compiled their resumes and submitted them.

After the three of them packed up their things, they waited in the large living room for Kefir to come back and handle the follow-up matters.

One of them turned on her laptop and browsed the latest Central Guide Network out of boredom. The photo that caught her eye made her cover her mouth in surprise.

“It’s her!”

"I was saying that when I saw that person just now, he seemed strangely familiar, as if I had seen him somewhere before."

The other two also came over.

"A rising star on the verge of ignition—3S-level guide Ji Zi."

"The future hope of the Federation! Water guide Ji Zi!"

"Federal Express: Guide Ji Zi has only marked four sentinels so far, one of whom is suspected to be below S-rank."

…

The intranet exploded. I flipped through a few pages and saw that almost all of them were marked in red with the keyword "Ji Zi".

"So she's the 3S-level guide who suddenly became popular."

"No wonder you are favored by the young master."

"Which eye of yours saw the young master favor her? Don't spread rumors. Others may not know what kind of person he is, but don't we know it? He's cold and indifferent to the extreme." A round-faced guide said angrily, "Just wait and see. She's only showing some interest. Soon, she'll meet the same fate as us."

The other two guides looked at each other.

"But I think the young master looks at her differently."

"What's the difference?"

"It's very different. At least, in the over a year since we came to the Shen family, he's never used this... no, when has he ever had any unnecessary expression?" The guide with long light green hair reminisced. "The young master used to be lifeless. He looked at everyone with a blank expression, cold and unconcerned."

"But today, for the first time, I discovered that beneath his cold exterior, he actually had such vitality and warmth."

"Yes, the way he looked at the guide was full of warmth and moisture. How could he possibly have an emotional disorder? It was clearly a sign of a surge in pheromones."

Several girls were arguing with each other.

Not long after, a rhythmic sound of footsteps was heard in the empty hall.

"Butler Kefir." The three stood up and greeted him politely.

"Thank you all for your companionship over the past year. As you can see, my young master has recovered and no longer needs a home guide. The draft severance agreement has been sent to your terminals. Please check it. If you have any other requirements, you can let me know at any time." Kefir lowered his head and operated on the computer, and quickly completed the procedures.

A huge severance pay and the coveted energy crystals of various types were issued after a "ding" sound.

The gift was so generous that it shocked the guides who had been raised in the Shen family for a year and had never comforted Shen Ruofei even once.

One by one, they put away their dissatisfaction and small emotions and politely left.

The corners of his eyes and eyebrows were filled with uncontrollable smiles.

After dealing with the aftermath, Kefir came to the door of Shen Ruofei's room holding a cup of pure white nutrient solution.

"Young Master."

"Come in."

The room was dimly lit, with only a crescent-shaped desk lamp on the table turned on.

Shen Ruofei sat upright and read the letter.

His grandfather continued the tradition of the last century and liked to write letters by hand to express his thoughts and concern for him.

The most frequently asked question is whether there is a guide of your choice.

In the past, when Shen Ruofei saw such inquiries, he would choose to ignore them directly.

But tonight, he stared at these words carefully for a long time.

I calmly picked up my pen and prepared to write a reply.

"Don't worry, Grandfather. Everything is fine. I have chosen a guide."

Kefir was delighted to see the corners of his young master's mouth slightly raised.

"Send someone to deliver the letter to Grandfather." After Shen Ruofei finished writing, he stamped the letter, sealed it, and handed it to Kefei, then asked, "Is she gone?"

Kefei replied, "Yes, someone has been sent to send Miss Ji back to the Ji residence safely."

When he heard the word Ji's house, even Shen Ruofei himself didn't notice it.

The distance between his brows wrinkled quietly.

"Kefir," he asked clearly, "Who's better, me or discipline?"

Kefir was silent for a moment, then replied cautiously and seriously, "Of course you are better."

Shen Ruofei raised his eyes, not deliberately making things difficult, but earnestly seeking confirmation: "Why?"

"Because you are younger and more talented than him."

“But Jieli is a black dragon clan that is born to control the water system. He and she seem to be a natural match…” Shen Ruofei’s voice revealed a bit of insecurity.

Kefir offered the nutrient solution with both hands.

"From a psychological perspective, what you're experiencing is called 'emotional shyness,' a symptom that anyone experiences when they meet someone they like. It's not a disease."

"Really?"

"Yes, I have never deceived you, young master."

Shen Ruofei's straight back finally relaxed and leaned back, revealing a pair of cute furry rabbit ears under his sloping abdominal muscles.

It was grasped in the hand by five strong fingers and kneaded fiercely.

Kefir lowered his head and glanced over casually.

Is this what the person meant by being fully prepared?

Is the seemingly harmless guide as pure and innocent as he appears to be in private?

Or is he guiding the young master towards an unknown path?