Chapter 44 Unwilling

The kitchen was quiet except for the crackling sound of the firewood in the stove.

After a long time, Wen Zhiheng's voice sounded.

"Eleven, what do you want to say?"

Chen Shiyi quickly knelt down and spoke to Wen Zhiheng.

"Master, I don't want to be a maid, nor do I want to be your concubine. When we return to the capital, give me the indenture and let me be free, okay?"

Wen Zhiheng did not give a direct answer.

"You want to leave me?"

"In the future, there will be more obedient and prettier maids to serve you. From the beginning, I was just a humble servant who only knew how to do odd jobs and was not good at serving others."

Wen Zhiheng's voice was cold.

"Do you want to leave me?"

Seeing that Chen Shiyi did not answer, Wen Zhiheng continued speaking.

"Have you never considered us your family? Or have you never cared about me?"

Wen Zhiheng was very sad.

"Eleven, I won't agree to it. Don't take advantage of my liking and say nonsense."

After saying that, he walked outside.

Chen Shiyi hurriedly hugged his legs.

"Master, please, please let me go, okay?"

Wen Zhiheng squatted down and pinched Chen Shiyi's chin.

"Chen Shiyi, don't even think about it in this life."

After saying that, he forcefully pried her hands apart and left without looking back.

Chen Shiyi was kneeling on the ground, pursing his lips, tears in his eyes.

The two of them were talking very loudly and arguing fiercely. The other people in the mansion stood outside the kitchen and said nothing.

Wen Zhiheng walked out angrily, and no one dared to step forward to ask what was going on.

Wen Zhirou went into the kitchen and helped up the kneeling Chen Shiyi.

"If you go along with him, everything will be fine. But if you go against him, his temper is something not everyone can stand."

After saying that, he helped Chen Shiyi prepare the remaining dishes.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was depressing. Rui'er knew not to talk nonsense, and no one dared to touch Wen Zhiheng's bad temper at this time.

Halfway through the meal, Wen Zhiheng put down his bowl and chopsticks heavily, scaring the people around him. He suddenly stood up, grabbed Chen Shiyi's arm and dragged him out.

Chen Shiyi was caught off guard and was dragged out of the hospital by Wen Zhiheng, staggering.

Mrs. Wen shouted quickly.

"Heng'er, let's talk it over nicely. Don't hurt Eleven."

He pulled her into a pavilion in the bamboo forest, pressed her against a pillar, and surrounded her with his body.

He looked down at Chen Shiyi, who was as calm as water, and his anger suddenly softened.

"Eleven, I'm not that landlord. I won't let you suffer with me. I'm still planning for us to return to the capital."

Chen Shiyi whispered.

"Just go back to the capital. I'll get the deed and I can go anywhere."

Wen Zhiheng was very upset.

"Eleven, don't you understand? I want you to stay with me and spend the rest of my life with me. Don't you want to?"

Chen Shiyi replied hesitantly.

"I don't want to."

Wen Zhiheng suddenly felt more defeated than ever before.

"What do you want me to do in order for you to stay with me?"

"Master, there are so many people who like you. What difference does it make if there is one more or one less? I am not the best person."

Wen Zhiheng's voice was hoarse.

"I don't care about other people. I just want your love. Eleven, I like you. For my sake, don't think about leaving, okay? I'll be sad."

Chen Shiyi did not answer.

Faced with Eleven's silence, Wen Zhiheng felt really depressed.

He bent down and wanted to kiss her, but she dodged him.

He sighed softly and hugged Chen Shiyi tightly.

"Eleven, what do you want me to do with you?"

The tension in the courtyard has always been there, and it is getting more and more intense.

Chen Shiyi tried her best not to meet the eldest young master. If he disagreed, she would not want to be nice to him.

Maybe Wen Zhiheng is busy, he and Wen Zhiyuan haven't come back together recently.

"He's very busy now. Someone is keeping him at the mine."

When Chen Shiyi heard this, he thought it was a good idea as it would avoid embarrassment if they met each other.

One day, when she was busy on Changning Street, she looked up and saw an acquaintance.

"Brother Cui, Brother Lan, why are you here?"

The people who came were Cui Yongan, who had never appeared, and the man in white, Lan Qinghe.

Cui Yongan looked at Chen Shiyi carefully.

"You're doing a good job."

Chen Shiyi said to the two of them with a smile.

"Would you two like to try my cooking?"

Cui Yongan joked.

"If you want money, I won't eat."

Chen Shiyi glared at him and turned to speak to Lan Qinghe.

"Brother Cui said he doesn't want to eat it, so I'll make it for you."

Lan Qinghe smiled and nodded.

"Okay, I'll obey your orders."

Pei Luoshu, who had been sitting next to her, felt uncomfortable when he saw Chen Shiyi smiling sweetly at other men.

It turns out that she is so nice to everyone, not just herself.

The two of them sat in the shade, drinking water and eating cakes.

Cui Yongan said while eating.

"Eleven, make a few more so I can bring them to my brother."

"Okay."

Chen Shiyi responded, his hands and feet becoming more agile.

Lan Qinghe asked from the side.

“How many cakes can you sell in this stall in a day?”

"When business is good, there are about 70 tickets, but usually around 50 to 60."

"It's still a little too little. It's hard to support such a big family with such a small amount of money."

"There's nothing we can do about it. There are only so many people in town. Besides, if there are too many people, I may not be able to handle it. So we have to live like this."

Cui Yongan said sarcastically.

"Exile doesn't mean you can live a good life here. Wen Zhiheng just met you. Otherwise, he would have to wait for many years to turn things around. These days, he can be seen everywhere."

Lan Qinghe asked immediately.

"Eleven, you didn't give Wen Zhiheng the money for his dinner, did you?"

Chen Shiyi nodded.

"Yes, I gave him all the money I saved."

Cui Yongan clicked his tongue twice.

"Why do you get used to him?"

"My bond is in his hands."

Lan Qinghe sighed.

"You are a good girl, but unfortunately you have been harmed by this world. But it's good for you to follow Wen Zhiheng. He is responsible and will treat you well."

Chen Shiyi did not answer, but looked at Cui Yongan with pitiful eyes.

Cui Yongan was startled.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"What did you promise me before? You're not going to go back on your word, are you?"

Cui Yongan looked embarrassed.

"That was just a joke for Wen Zhiheng, don't let your imagination run wild."

Lan Qinghe laughed loudly on the side.

"Okay, okay, let's go, Lao Cui, I have something else to do."

Chen Shiyi handed the packaged cakes to Cui Yongan.

"Brother Lan is kind-hearted and came to your rescue. If I catch you later, you'll be in big trouble."

Cui Yongan replied hurriedly.

"I'd better not meet you again next time. Nothing good ever happens to you."

Chen Shiyi raised his knife high.

"Eat my cake and spit it out."

Cui Yongan had already run away with Lan Qinghe.