Chapter 39 Chapter 39 These people’s aesthetics are too narrow!
Thirty-seven days.
Thirty-seven days had passed since Bai Yi collected Mu Xi's blood for the blood-sucking worms. Only then did the blood in the small box return to normal and be completely consumed by the blood-sucking worms.
Although it cannot be said to be completely accurate, we can finally estimate that the effectiveness of bloodletting is about thirty-seven days.
After discussion, they felt that setting the date around one month would be safer and that there should be a certain margin of error.
At the same time, Mu Xi bleeds a little more and feeds the blood-sucking insects again. Bai Yi wants to count the time again.
His hands were cut, and some was given to Fenghan. After taking his pulse, Bai Yi said that the effect was not very obvious, the same as the results of taking his pulse in the past few days.
Mu Xi was thinking that her blood entered Feng Han's body and was discovered by Wu Chang Jie. They were attracted to each other and she was suppressed.
To sum up this process, Fenghan is a patient with a chronic disease, and I am his effective medicine that he can take continuously.
The amount of medication you take doesn't seem to matter. As long as you take it, it's fine; the outcome won't be a cure anyway.
Regarding a method proposed by Bai Yi, Feng Han and Bai Yi initially hinted to Mu Xi or directly asked her what she thought, but Mu Xi kept saying that she needed time to think about it, so they stopped asking.
As for Mu Xi himself, he was only troubled for a while at the beginning, but he figured it out soon.
At least for now she has no plans to leave immediately and is willing to help Fenghan in other ways, so there is no need to put that matter on the agenda for the time being.
After deciding to leave and where to go after leaving, and thinking through the general arrangements for the future, if there is no other more suitable antidote for Feng Han's poison, then she is willing to give it a try.
Of course, the premise is that Fenghan himself still maintains the same intention as now without change.
Mu Xi did not hide her true thoughts from Feng Han. After she told him, the other party was silent for a long time, and finally whispered "OK".
Life in Bitian Villa was becoming increasingly boring, and Mu Xi suggested going out for a walk.
Feng Han's mood was visibly depressed, but unlike before, he did not stop her and only said that he wanted to go with Mu Xi.
Mu Xi attributed his low mood mainly to the fact that he was poisoned and he couldn't kill her to detoxify her, but he couldn't find any other solution.
She guessed that part of the reason was that the truth she told him had caused ripples in his heart.
There is no way to live, and I can't bear to die.
Both love and career are not going well.
As for traveling together, Mu Xi tried to decline.
"No one's really hunting me. Compared to you, I'm just a passerby. If you count carefully, you must have more enemies than me, right? If your enemies find out we're walking together, they might end up harming me."
Fenghan first said that few people could recognize his appearance.
When he was in Beiqu Pavilion, he always appeared as Feng Han, but not many people had seen Feng Han himself.
Then he said that the problem lies in the second half of Mu Xi's sentence.
Although not many people have seen Feng Han, let alone recognized him, there is no guarantee that there are no enemies who know him in this place.
"If they really have a grudge against me, they must be like Yin Xiang. They must have been lying in wait, setting a trap just for us to fall into. They must know of your existence, my lady, and they might be angry at you because of me."
No matter what, he would have to follow Mu Xi to feel at ease.
Mu Xi was just trying it out and didn't expect to be able to actually complete the solo travel project.
Feng Han and Mu Xi dressed up specially before going out.
He changed out of his red clothes and put on plain clothes, which made him look gentle and docile. When he stayed beside Mu Xi, he looked like a humble and pleasing young husband.
Ying Zhang prepared the carriage and the three of them went out. Manager Qian came to see them off and asked them when they would be back and whether they wanted to come back for dinner.
Mu Xi frowned slightly, "How did you know we were going out?"
Over the past month, Feng Han has been tidying up the inner house, starting with the servants. Whenever Mu Xi is needed, she will show up, say a few words, and give her support.
Feng Han drove away many of Manager Qian's people. She was angry but dared not say anything, for she was worried that Mu Xi would really drive her away.
So during this period of time, he greeted his parents every morning and evening, asked about their well-being, and was very proactive in all aspects.
Of course, because of concerns, they placed spies around Mu Xi and Feng Han.
Today, they decided to go out without telling anyone, and then the money manager came to send them off. They accidentally went too far.
After being questioned by Mu Xi, Manager Qian finally reacted.
Unable to sacrifice any more of her useful men, she directly put the blame on Ying Zhang, saying that she happened to see him harnessing the carriage and saw them coming out together, and she made her guess based on the facts.
Feng Han didn't give her any extra glances. She adjusted her veil and stood beside Mu Xi. Mu Xi looked at Manager Qian with a meaningful look in her eyes.
She smiled and said softly, "I don't know when I'll be back."
Her tone sounded okay. Manager Qian thought that since he could still smile at her, it proved that the question he had just blurted out was probably just a casual question and didn't mean anything.
She respectfully escorted the two masters out the door and wiped the cold sweat from her head.
The carriage slowly moved forward. Mu Xi mentioned Manager Qian, "She's a local. Wouldn't it be hard to drive her away?"
Almost all the servants laid off by Fenghan were those who listened too much to Manager Qian, but they were just driven away and no suitable ones were recruited.
Fortunately, there are not many masters who need to be served, so there are enough people.
Feng Han only had experience in managing subordinates in Beiqu Pavilion and had no experience in managing the rear house, while Mu Xi had zero experience at all. They both agreed that they didn't want to cause any trouble, so they would occasionally suffer some minor losses.
"Kicking her out isn't the problem. The problem is that after she's gone, the villa will need a new manager who can make decisions. Ying Zhang said she grew up in this area, is good at dealing with people, and has good relationships with others, but that's just superficial. Once personal interests are involved, like recently, the relatives who were kicked out have all come to her privately, but she doesn't dare to meet any of them. I wonder how much money she was paid before."
From time to time, Mu Xi feels that Feng Han is just a paper tiger.
Although he is more famous than her in the martial arts world, due to the difficulties he has encountered along the way, he does not have any subordinates he can completely trust. He is not the kind of stereotyped leader who is excellent and can identify and use people well.
They are all crossing the river by feeling the stones.
Mu Xi thought, no wonder when they first met, although she thought this person was strange, he was not strange in a way that was completely different from herself.
Now it is difficult for everyone to get together.
It was already autumn, and one couldn't go out wearing only a single layer of clothing, but Mu Xi forgot about that and felt a little cold as soon as she got off the carriage. Feng Han immediately put a cloak on her and tied it up carefully.
"Fortunately, I remembered it for my wife, and now it's useful."
Not only did he take the initiative to show his courtesy, he also took the initiative to take credit.
Mu Xi didn't respond and smiled at him indifferently.
The people of Yucheng have a good quality of life, and the streets are very lively with people coming and going.
The Bitian Villa where they lived before was far away from the downtown area. Mu Xi had not seen such a prosperous scene for some time.
They went to many shops together and Fenghan bought a lot of things.
Some of them he thought Mu Xi could use, and some of them Mu Xi took a closer look at.
Mu Xi herself was just strolling around, as if she was just out to join in the fun and get a taste of the world.
Feng Han hopes that she can make demands on him and tells Mu Xi not to worry about money, saying that he has more than enough money to use.
Mu Xi was unmoved and thought of his family background in Luan County.
Feng Han pursed his lips and said to her, "I know you're worried, so I've sent someone to get it. I estimate it will be back in the next few days."
Mu Xi was stunned, "How did you know where I put it?"
Feng Han was too embarrassed to speak, but Mu Xi understood.
Since he had deliberately pretended to be weak and submissive, and had an ulterior motive, he must have searched her small yard inside and out.
Mu Xi took a deep breath and nodded, "Alright, let's get all our belongings back. This way we won't have to go back again in the future."
Luan County was Mu Xi's first stop after traveling through time, but it was not her home.
Neither is Feiming Valley, not to mention that Feiming Valley no longer exists.
There is nothing in this world that truly belongs to Mu Xi, a place that can be called "home".
Mu Xi is the same wherever he is.
But on the other hand, she can go anywhere.
"What are you thinking about, my lady?"
Mu Xi glanced at Feng Han's eager eyes and said, "I'm thinking about where I should go after your problem is solved."
Feng Han was not surprised by this answer. He pursed his lips and asked her, "Can't you consider staying with me? I will take good care of you. My lady, if you stay with me, I will definitely not let you suffer."
"I've never suffered hardship or fatigue before."
Mu Xi said this subconsciously, and then thought that after meeting Feng Han, he was injured every other day, and now he has to do a regular bloodletting project.
Fenghan probably thought of the same thing and stopped talking.
Mu Xi touched her stomach and said she was hungry.
Feng Han quickly arranged for Ying Zhang to lead the way, saying that he wanted to treat Mu Xi to a meal at the most expensive restaurant in Yucheng.
Mu Xi had no reason to refuse. Although she usually didn't have high requirements for food, she would not let her stomach suffer at a time like this.
I thought it would be nice to have some experience.
Unexpectedly, before they reached the restaurant and just turned a street, they encountered a few people fighting and cursing at each other, blocking their way.
Mu Xi and Feng Han did not get off the carriage. Ying Zhang was ahead, exploring the way and giving them replies.
It is said that next to this place is the busiest brothel in Yucheng. I heard that a mother and son had a conflict with the brothel owner, and now the owner and his men are teaching the mother and son a lesson.
When Mu Xi heard this, she wondered if this plot would be...
She wanted to go down and take a look, but was stopped by Feng Han.
"Those are definitely not decent people. It's better for my lady not to have anything to do with them."
"I'll go check it out, in case anyone is being bullied."
Mu Xi thought that there are miserable people everywhere. It would be fine if she didn't meet one normally. But if she really encountered injustice, maybe God specially let her help others.
Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, Feng Han wanted to go with her.
But in addition to the veil, Fenghan also wore a veil.
Mu Xi came closer and asked, only to find out that it was not what she thought.
The mother and son had just come out of the pawnshop when they were met by the brothel owner. They were looking for work to make a living, and the brothel owner heard about it and casually discussed it with others.
She said that maybe she could do it alone, but considering her son's appearance, it would be difficult for him to find a job. Not to mention the distant ones, even if he wanted to work in her place, he wouldn't even dare to accept the job even if he had to pay him money.
The woman heard these few words and started arguing with him in anger. They started quarreling after a few words.
When the mother and son were about to lose the argument, Mu Xi and his companions' carriage happened to be blocked.
The woman looked like a reasonable person, but the brothel owner was not a decent person. He cursed at her without hesitation. The mother and son looked weak and pitiful.
After hearing this, Mu Xi subconsciously looked at the person behind the woman who had been silent.
He was tall, his clothes tight on him, making him look a bit too big at first glance. His hair was meticulously combed, covering his face, revealing only a pair of deep blue eyes, which were now filled with helplessness.
Mu Xi suddenly felt like someone shot her in the chest.
This, this, this... Isn't this the mixed-race muscular handsome guy she likes the most?
Look at those eyes, look at that figure, this is her aesthetic!
Mu Xi's heart beat faster, and he felt embarrassed because of being stared at, so he hid behind his mother.
He was much taller than his mother, and such a simple action touched Mu Xi's heart.
Big and cute.
"What you're arguing about has nothing to do with us. You're blocking the road."
Just when Mu Xi realized that she should say something, someone suddenly blocked her way. Feng Han's tone was quite gloomy.
When they heard this and looked at the way Mu Xi and the other man were dressed, they knew they couldn't afford to offend them, so they apologized repeatedly and said they would make way for them immediately.
Ever since Mu Xi saw that ugly man, Feng Han's frown has never relaxed.
He had never seen Mu Xi show such an expression and look.
But Feng Han looked at the man and felt that Mu Xi would not... be able to... have such thoughts about him.
He didn't know if he was wrong, and didn't dare to act rashly. He just wanted to take Mu Xi away from here as quickly as possible, the farther away from that strange man the better.
Several people worked together to make way. Feng Han wanted to go back, but the people around him had already started walking in the opposite direction.
Feng Han's heart tightened, "Where are you going, my wife?"
Mu Xi didn't care about him at all. She ran towards the terrified mother and son.
Feng Han followed closely behind and heard Mu Xi asking them where they were from and what kind of work they wanted to do.
"My wife, my husband..."
The woman first gave her name, saying that her name was Zong Lu and her son's name was Zong He, and they were both native to Yucheng.
She originally worked as an accountant in a garment shop in Licheng for many years. Later, the boss's daughter got married and the groom's sister took over her position. She had nowhere to go, so she came back.
Because of his ugly appearance, his son Zonghe never left the house and stayed at home to take care of his father.
Zong He's father had been ill and passed away a few days ago.
There's nothing I can do about my illness, and I'm spending money like water.
Over the years, the family has not saved much money because of his father. Seeing that the family is almost out of food, Zong Lu is very anxious.
"I thought I could at least find a job, but the people of Yucheng are all jealous of the appearance of this poor son of mine, and they also keep their distance from me..."
Mu Xi had originally been taking a sneak peek, but now she found the opportunity to once again look at Zong He openly.
It looks really good.
She didn't know whether her eyes were full of stars or not, but she couldn't help but feel angry for him.
Why is it ugly?
It's obvious that these people's aesthetics are too narrow!
"My lady, weren't you hungry just now? We should go eat."
Feng Han whispered a reminder from the side, but Mu Xi didn't even look at him and said, "Don't worry."
She looked at Zong Lu and asked her, "Since you used to be an accountant, you can read?"
"Of course I know."
Mu Xi nodded, told her the name of the restaurant, and asked her to go home and get their identification documents, saying that if she could prove that she was not lying, she would have work for them.
Zong Lu was stunned for a moment and responded repeatedly.
Mu Xi then turned around and left. After returning to the carriage, she couldn't help but lift the curtain to take another look outside.
Both mother and son were very happy. Zong He subconsciously looked towards the carriage, met Mu Xi's eyes, and immediately looked away timidly as if he had committed some taboo.
Mu Xi's mouth never fell. She lowered the car curtain and turned around to see another pair of eyes filled with inquiry and resentment.
"Madam, do you want them to go to the Bitian Villa?"
"I haven't decided yet." Mu Xi said, "Manager Qian is deceiving his superiors and subordinates. If he can't do the job well, there will naturally be someone who can. Zong Lu used to be an accountant and knows how to manage accounts. If you think about it, she is a suitable professional. I think if she is really as capable as she says and just unlucky, then she can be used."
"But her son can't do anything."
"He doesn't need a bite to eat." Mu Xi said, "And you heard that everyone thinks her son's appearance is unlucky, and even Zong Lu has no work to do. If we can let her bring her son to work at the Bitian Villa, won't she be grateful to us?"
Feng Han said softly: "My lady, could it be..."
Mu Xi looked at him, "Could it be something?" Her eyes were clear and she seemed to be in a very good mood.
Feng Han thought of such a terrifying face. Even if half of it was covered, it was still...the weird eyes were also the reason why everyone rejected them.
Mu Xi wants to keep them, does he have other plans?
"Madam, do you have other plans? I don't want to ruin your plans, so can you tell me first?"
"I don't have any plans." Mu Xi said, "I just want to change the management of money. I think Zong He... no, Zong Lu might be a good candidate."
Feng Han was silent for a moment, nodded, and said he understood.
Halfway through their meal, Zong Lu brought the household registration certificates for himself and his son, as well as detailed explanations of the relationships between wife and husband, and mother and son.
Mu Xi took a look and found that Zong He was not Zong Lu’s biological son, but was adopted.
It’s indeed a hard life.
After proving that Zong Lu was not lying, Mu Xi asked her to take her son back with them to Bitian Villa.
When he heard the place, Zong Lu was shocked.
That place was inhabited by all the rich and powerful, but Mu Xi explained that she was not one of them. She was just lucky enough to find a good place to live, as they were both from outside the area.
Zong Lu responded repeatedly, saying that he would definitely take his son and do his best to serve the couple.
While chatting and laughing, Mu Xi mentioned that he planned to let her be the manager of the villa, and Zong Luzhi said that he was lucky today.
Mu Xi smiled and said, "You are willing to raise a son who is not related to you by blood, and you are also willing to speak up for him. This is something that even a biological mother or father might not be able to do. I admire you very much."
Speaking of his son, Zong Lu sighed repeatedly.
She said that Zonghe was picked up by her husband when he was worshiping in the temple.
No one knew whose child he was, but the wife and husband had never had children, so they treated him as their own son and raised him by their side.
"That day, he went to pray to God to give him a child, but he unexpectedly brought a child back. Although it's a son, he said that we should just think of it as a gift from God. This is a rare fate."
"He's right. Your kindness will be rewarded."
Mu Xi said this subconsciously, and suddenly remembered that Zong Lu's husband had just passed away not long ago, so she said "sorry" again.
"It's okay. Although Zong He is not our biological son, he treats us just like his biological parents. His father and I are very satisfied."
Zong Lu wiped his eyes and said, "In the past few years, I moved to Licheng with my boss. His father was seriously ill, and he has been taking care of him all the time. This child has a good heart, is very thoughtful in everything he does, and knows how to be grateful. It's just that God is blind and made him grow up like that... What a miserable life."
Mu Xi hesitated to speak.
She really wanted to say, what's so ugly about it?
Zong He is really good-looking, not only in face but also in figure. He is a handsome boy of European and American descent.
If she were placed in modern society, she could definitely be a model, without any loss.
I was born in the wrong era and live in the wrong world.
Mu Xi sighed, and Feng Han had already finished reading the things Zong Lu brought.
Seeing her sigh, her brows furrowed.
Feng Han had no idea what Mu Xi was trying to do.
She herself said that she wanted to find someone who could replace Qian in charge. Feng Han knew that if Mu Xi was looking for someone again, she would definitely look for someone who could get things done and not be so cunning.
To be fair, Zong Lu seems to have the ability at the moment. As Mu Xi said, considering that she is willing to raise a son who has no blood relationship with her and is so ugly, Zong Lu's character is also fine. It is indeed appropriate for her to replace Manager Qian and become the manager of Bitian Villa.
This time when they went out, they didn't expect to find the right person to directly exchange money for management.
Can……
Fenghan always felt something was wrong.
What's wrong?
…
Mu Xi seemed a little too proactive and enthusiastic.
When had she ever been so proactive? Not to mention enthusiastic—
What had she ever been passionate about? There was no need to mention the degree. Just the word "passionate" had basically nothing to do with Mu Xi since he and she met.
Now, not only did Mu Xi not think about discussing it with him, he directly asked someone to go home to get the things and send them over, as if he was so busy that he wanted to take the person back with him.
Could it be that Mu Xi wants Zong Lu to take over Manager Qian's job as soon as possible?
Yes, Feng Han knew that Mu Xi didn’t like Manager Qian, but he also knew that this matter was not enough to make her so anxious to take the person back.
Feng Han's heart was in turmoil, not knowing what Mu Xi was planning.
Mu Xi looked at him and asked, "Is there a problem?"
"……No."
Feng Han really wanted to say yes, but he was worried that if Mu Xi really had other plans and just didn't tell him, he would ruin her plans.
He had no choice but to suppress his anxiety and hope that there was indeed something wrong with Zong Lu.
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