Xiao Hechuan also didn't understand why he suddenly felt this possessive desire.
He closed his eyes and calmed himself down, while Jiang Sui was still waiting for his move.
Taking a glance, I saw that Jiang Sui had her hair in a woman's bun today. It wasn't too exaggerated, nor did it make her look mature. She was only fifteen years old, still young.
Xiao Hechuan even felt that she looked a little cute with her hair combed like this, but there was no decoration on her bun, only a light blue ribbon tied at the back.
He made a silent note in his mind, thinking of buying her some jewelry or something.
"What's wrong? Is there anything else you want to prepare?"
Seeing that he didn't move, Jiang Sui turned her head to look at him. Because of the height difference, she needed to tilt her head back. The two of them got very close to each other in an instant, and their breath sprayed on each other's faces.
Xiao Hechuan looked at her face, her watery eyes, her fair skin, and her rosy little face, like a peach blossom that was about to bloom.
He couldn't help but let his Adam's apple roll.
"It's okay... Let's get started. Be serious."
Jiang Sui frowned when he heard that, thinking, what is she thinking? It is obvious that he is not serious, but she is very serious, okay?
But the coward Jiang Sui didn't dare to say it out loud and could only complain silently in his heart.
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Su Yanqing came two days later. He met Xiao Lanlan by chance that day and told his mother about it after returning home.
When Mrs. Su heard that he was coming to visit her benefactor's family, she expressed her support and said she would personally prepare gifts for him to bring.
But Su Yanqing refused. He remembered what Jiang Sui said, not to bring anything too expensive. He also understood that her family didn't want to have any burden.
Mrs. Su actually looked up to Miss Jiang, whom she had never met before. If she were someone with more power, she would have hoped that others would give her more good things.
In this case, Madam Su did not help with the arrangements, but instead instructed Su Yanqing:
"After you go, thank the Xiao family for me. I will also book a table of good wine and food at the best restaurant in Jeju Prefecture and treat them well as the host. When the time comes, please invite them to come."
Mrs. Su did this because, firstly, she could not lower herself to visit the west city due to her status. However, it was not appropriate for her to invite the savior of the family to her home, as it would appear that she was being arrogant. So she could only hold a banquet outside to entertain them.
Su Yanqing was so smart that he immediately understood his mother's intention. He was a little unhappy:
"Mother, if you want to thank someone properly, you should show some sincerity. However, this is a favor from your son, so there is no need for you to take care of it for me. Just forget about it!"
Since my mother is too proud to come and visit me in person, why bother with all that trouble? At best I can just be more diligent and interact with people more often.
Mrs. Su felt a little embarrassed by what her son said. Her son was good in every way except that he was a little twisted sometimes.
"Okay, it's getting late. You go first. We'll talk about this when you come back."
She sent Su Yanqing away and sat in her seat helplessly.
At this moment, the nanny beside him suddenly came with a scroll in her hand.
"Madam, please look at this painting."
As soon as she arrived, she unfolded the scroll and showed it to Mrs. Su. On it was a portrait of Xiao Lanlan.
"Whose girl is this? Where did this painting come from?" Mrs. Su was a little surprised.
"It was Xiao He, the maid who cleans the Second Young Master's courtyard, who saw it on his desk when she was cleaning his study. Aren't you always worried about the Second Young Master's marriage? Xiao He was sent by us, and the Second Young Master doesn't allow maids to enter his study or bedroom.
The two servants beside him were very careful. Weren't they busy helping the young master find fresh food these past two days? They didn't pay much attention to the things in the courtyard. Xiao He found an opportunity to clean the study room and saw the portrait. She took it while the young master was out. Please take a look. "
After the nanny finished speaking, Mrs. Su began to carefully observe the woman in the portrait.
Her appearance was first-rate, but her dress was very plain, not like that of a wealthy family. She knew her son well. She had looked at all the ladies from wealthy families in Jeju City and had sent him many portraits, but he didn't like any of them.
The appearance in this portrait also exists. It cannot be because of the face. He took the initiative to pick up the pen to draw the person. I think he was sincere in doing so.
"Is there such a person in Jeju? Which lady is she?"
"No, there is absolutely no girl like the one in the portrait in a family of similar social status to ours in Jeju." The nanny answered with certainty.
That's strange, because her son's personal servants in the yard are all servants, and the only two maids can only do some work in the yard such as sweeping the floor and tending to the flowers and plants.
He looked like he was not interested in women, which made his mother very worried. He was about to reach adulthood, but still hadn't gotten married.
Now he has set his eyes on such an unknown girl. Is such an ordinary girl worthy of her son?
"Go check and see who the Second Young Master has been close to recently and what he has been doing. If you can't find out, go find Tingzhu and ask him indirectly."
Tingzhu is Su Yanqing's confidant.
But he is a family boy, and his parents also work in the Su residence. When the time comes, we just need to threaten him and that kid will surely say something.
"I understand, ma'am. I will do a good job."
"Do it quietly, don't alarm the Second Young Master, and return the painting to him intact. He is a thoughtful child and tends to overthink."
Since Mr. Su passed away, Mrs. Su has devoted all her attention to raising her son.
Su Yanqing had no idea that his mother was investigating him behind his back. All he wanted now was to get to the Xiao family as soon as possible.
The carriage drove into the narrow alley and stopped outside the Xiao family's yard. The servant went to knock on the door.
As soon as Xiao's mother opened the door, she saw an unfamiliar young man. She looked behind him and found Su Yanqing standing there.
She grinned and greeted enthusiastically:
"It turns out that it's Mr. Su Er who's here. Please come in quickly!"
"The child's father, Lanlan, Suisui, the second young master Su is here, come out quickly."
Xiao's mother's voice was still the familiar formula, and Su Yanqing felt very warm.
He only had this feeling when he was in the Xiao family, where there were not so many rules and not so many constraints.
When everyone heard this, they all poked their heads out of their rooms. Xiao Qin and the other two brothers continued to go to the dock to find work. Only Xiao Hechuan was at home, teaching Yuan Ge'er his homework.
When Xiao Lanlan heard that Su Yanqing was coming, she immediately walked out. After taking two steps, she turned back, adjusted her hair and clothes, and put on the newly bought pearl flowers.
This is what it means, women dress up to please themselves!
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