"Don't worry, the few items I picked out for you all have a subtle scent. Unless you smell them carefully, no one else will be able to detect it."
Meng Zhao rattled off a string of words, none of which landed on the ground. Chen Xiaowu, standing beside him, lowered his head further and further as he listened, while Xiao Youzhi's face turned ashen.
He stayed behind specifically to wait for her, but not only did he not receive the sachet, she came to his door to sell it, and even said that his hair ends were dry?
Seeing that Xiao Youzhi remained silent, Meng Zhao assumed he didn't like it, so she said, "If you don't like it, you can give it as a gift to the women in your family. Although it's not expensive, it's fresh and will surely please them."
Although she was somewhat dissatisfied, Xiao Youzhi didn't say anything since it was a thoughtful gift from her. She simply nodded and told her to put the things down.
Upon hearing this, Meng Zhao breathed a slight sigh of relief, put down the box on top, and still held the remaining box in her hands.
Xiao Youzhi's sharp gaze fell on the box, and he frowned slightly as he looked at Meng Zhao, "What is this?"
Meng Zhao felt a pang of guilt. She had prepared two gift sets, one for Chen Xiaowu and one for Xiao Youzhi, but she had forgotten to give one to Chen Xiaowu in her haste on the way.
If it were said at this point that it was for Chen Xiaowu, the master and servant would be giving the same thing, which would inevitably violate the taboo of a wealthy family. So they quickly put the other one on the table as well.
"This is also for you, it just tastes different. Young Master Xiao can try it and see which one you like. Just let me know and I'll bring it to you."
Having spent many years navigating the business world, Xiao Youzhi had developed a sharp eye that could see through people's hearts. He had already taken in Meng Zhao's glance at Chen Xiaowu earlier, and the meaning behind it was crystal clear. There was no need to guess.
The anger that had been building up inside him turned cold and harsh in his voice. "Is there anything else?"
Meng Zhao shook her head. "No, that's all." Her smile seemed somewhat forced.
Xiao Youzhi said, "See the guest out."
Before Meng Zhao could react, she saw Chen Xiaowu walk to the door, turn slightly to the side, and gesture for her to leave.
When Meng Zhao came out with Chen Xiaowu, she became angrier and angrier. She cursed inwardly, "Xiao Youzhi is such a dog, he changes his mind in an instant."
Last time we met, he treated me fairly well, so I thought we were friends. When I came to give him a gift, I didn't think much of it. Who knew he would be so indifferent to me again?
She hadn't even finished saying what she had prepared when she was kicked out. She was furious.
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