Meng Yuxin: "?"
After comparing them, she even started to doubt whether the driver's resume was made up.
Wasn't he said to have excellent physical fitness, practically a decathlon champion?
Lin Xi shook her head, indicating that she didn't need it.
"Take me directly to the old man you mentioned."
Hearing the voice, Meng Yuxin came back to her senses and stopped worrying about whether the driver's resume was fake. She quickly took Lin Xi to the old man's house.
It gets dark early in the mountains, and the temperature drops sharply once it gets dark.
Although it's not completely dark yet, the lights inside the room must be turned on.
While waiting for Lin Xi to arrive, Meng Yuxin and several volunteers tidied up the old man's house for him.
They not only cleaned his house, but also changed his bed sheets and quilts. The new quilts were enough for him to get through the cold days ahead.
When Meng Yuxin led Lin Xi into the old man's house, the old man was being taught how to use a kettle by another volunteer.
Previously, if this old man wanted to drink hot water, he had to boil it himself in a wood-fired stove, and then pour it into a thermos.
This not only wastes firewood, but also wastes energy.
The kettle they delivered boils water with a simple press and can also keep it warm.
Seeing the volunteers installing so many new things in his home, the old man's face was filled with gratitude and smiles. He kept telling them that they were kind people and that they would definitely be rewarded.
These volunteers are willing to carry boxes of supplies up the mountain in the dead of winter because, like Meng Yuxin, they all have a heart that wants to help others.
Seeing the elderly smile with their help and their lives improved fills them with immense satisfaction.
Lin Xi stood at the door, looking at the elderly man who was smiling because of his improved living conditions. His gaze lingered on the man's face for a moment, and then he suddenly smiled in a cryptic way.
Meng Yuxin, who was standing next to her, was about to call Lin Xi in when she heard Lin Xi's laughter, and immediately felt a little strange.
"Master, what's wrong?"
Lin Xi turned her gaze to the bewildered Meng Yuxin.
"It's nothing, just a thought. Some people are really habitual liars and will never repent."
Meng Yuxin: "Huh?"
She was just about to ask Lin Xi why she suddenly said such a thing when a thought suddenly struck her.
Could it be that there's something wrong with the old man's situation?
Otherwise, why would Lin Xi have glanced inside from the doorway and said such a thing?
This statement clearly implies that someone is lying.
But Meng Yuxin was certain that she hadn't lied about anything she said to Lin Xi.
Since she didn't lie, then...
Could it be that someone else is lying?
Meng Yuxin's feelings became somewhat complicated for a moment.
She subconsciously turned around and glanced at the thin, white-haired old man inside the room. He still looked very kind, and his smile and tone were very sincere.
But Lin Xi's abilities were also certain. Even the current head of the Qian family wanted to curry favor with this master, so his strength was beyond doubt.
So, did that old man really lie?
While the two were talking at the door, the old man inside the house had already looked over.
Upon seeing Meng Yuxin and Lin Xi beside her, a hint of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes, and he quickly greeted Meng Yuxin.
"Miss Meng, you're back. Is this your friend?"
"Come in and sit down. I'll go boil some water for you right away. Xiao Hu just taught me how to use a kettle. I'll go boil some water for you now... It's cold now, thank you for staying on the mountain to help this old man..."
The old man muttered to himself as he walked toward the bucket.
His words were full of gratitude to Meng Yuxin and the others, without mentioning the so-called "master" at all. He seemed to be in no hurry at all, or rather, he didn't want to put pressure on Meng Yuxin.
Anyone who sees this will probably say that the old man is very understanding.
Meng Yuxin's first reaction was also that she thought so, but with Lin Xi's words just now, her thoughts were still a bit confused.
She quickly stopped the old man and said to him.
“Old man, no need to trouble yourself. I’ve brought the master over. This is Master Lin. Please tell her what you need or what you require.”
After speaking, Meng Yuxin stepped aside and quietly watched Lin Xi and the old man opposite her.
When the old man heard that Lin Xi was the master that Meng Yuxin had found, his expression immediately showed some surprise.
They probably never expected to have such a young master.
But he quickly smiled again and prepared to bow gratefully to Lin Xi.
However, he was old and his bones were stiff, making it extremely difficult for him to bend over.
The elderly man, frail and aged, bent over with difficulty to bow.
This scene is actually quite heartbreaking. If it were a normal person, they would probably have reached out to help the old man up and stopped him from doing so.
Lin Xi, however, did not do that. She simply stepped to the side, causing the old man's bow to miss.
Seeing this, Meng Yuxin became even more certain that Lin Xi's words were referring to this old man.
For a moment, her feelings were extremely complicated, and the look in her eyes when she looked at the old man was no longer one of pity, but rather one of restrained anger.
She needs to find out the truth about the old man being haunted by a ghost first, and then it won't be too late to settle accounts with him.
When the old man saw that Lin Xi had avoided his bow and thanks, a look of surprise flashed across his eyes.
He then subconsciously turned his gaze to Meng Yuxin beside him, his face full of helplessness.
"Miss Meng, Master, what is this...?"
Meng Yuxin steadied herself and gave him a look that suggested she was also unaware of the situation.
The old man could only turn around blankly, look at Lin Xi again, and then reveal a bitter smile.
"Master, is my matter too troublesome for you to handle? If so, then let it go. Anyway, this old man doesn't have much time left to live, and maybe this will allow me to be free sooner..."
"Thank you for making this trip, Master. I have nothing to repay you with, but if you wouldn't mind, please..."
The old man in front of her was still talking to himself, but Lin Xi had already lost interest in watching his performance.
"I really won't help you, not because this is difficult to solve, but because you don't deserve it."
Upon hearing this, the old man's expression froze.
The next second, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Lin Xi with a shocked and bewildered expression, as if he had been greatly insulted.
"Master, what do you mean by that? Even if you don't want to help me, you can't slander me like this. I may be poor and incompetent, but I'm still a human being..."
As he spoke, the old man's eyes reddened again, and he lowered his head to wipe away his tears.
Seeing that he was still acting at this point, Lin Xi couldn't help but sneer.
"Haven't you gotten tired of acting after all these decades?"
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