"Hmph, you're the one talking about me. I don't know who it was, but a few days ago they said the head of the family looked like a bear. If she looks like a bear, then I think you're just a monkey, a hairless monkey at that."
"I... I'm not the only one who thinks like this. Aren't all robbers burly and strong? What's wrong with me thinking this way?"
Gu Heizi, or rather, Magistrate Rong, who had the same thought, raised his hand and slapped himself.
"Don't let your imagination run wild. This isn't a bear, it's an absolute beauty."
"Truly, her hands were like tender shoots, her skin like solidified cream, her neck like a cicada's, her teeth like melon seeds, her forehead broad and her eyebrows arched, her smile enchanting, her eyes bright and beautiful—how wonderful, how wonderful!"
A sentimental poem, so unique amidst the common people's simple and easy-to-understand vernacular, made Luo Xi's gaze linger on it for a moment longer.
"I remember you said that this Gu Heizi is an orphan and can't read a single word?" she whispered to Zhou Cang beside her.
Zhou Cang was speechless when he saw Gu Heizi below practically drooling over the chief.
Although the leader is indeed very beautiful, staring at her like that is extremely rude.
Thinking that Luo Xi was annoyed by Gu Heizi's actions, he quickly explained, "Yes, Boss, he is indeed an illiterate orphan, but don't worry."
"Although this kid is a bit lively, he has a good temperament and is hardworking."
"Ha, what a child who can't read a single word?" Luo Xi's smile deepened: "He doesn't need to farm anymore, he can come and be my servant."
She wanted to see what this dark-skinned boy's purpose was in coming to Chaoyang Manor.
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