Chen Ping and Gabriel chatted casually by the ship's railing, while behind them, the merchant ship's guards were busy cleaning up the battlefield, throwing the pirates' corpses into the sea one by one. This method of disposal was highly efficient and also provided a natural food source for the marine ecosystem.
Meanwhile, after witnessing Chen Ping leap from the pirate ship, several guards deduced that the pirates on the ship had likely been wiped out. They quickly ran to report this news to the old steward who was receiving treatment.
Upon learning that his benefactor's companions had arrived from the pirate ship, the old butler immediately deduced that the pirate ship had been cleared. He examined his own wounds; after treatment, his injuries had greatly improved, and he was now able to move freely.
After much deliberation, the old butler decided to get up and go inquire to see if there was any opportunity to collect some spoils from the pirate ship. He thought that since his benefactor's companion had come from the pirate ship unharmed, it should mean that there were no more valuable items on the pirate ship that they were interested in, and perhaps the rest could be recycled by them.
Having pondered this, the old butler decided to leave the treatment room to verify the situation with Chen Ping and Gabriel and to offer his thoughts. This action immediately caught the attention of the Li siblings.
Li Xinran keenly noticed the old housekeeper's movements, and she excitedly suggested to Li Jiaxing, "Grandpa Housekeeper must be going to find our benefactor sister! Brother, let's go together, I want to see that beautiful benefactor sister again!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jiaxing immediately perked up. He too longed to see Gabrielle again, for she had left a deep impression on him. So, the brother and sister excitedly followed the old butler and happily went up to the deck.
The two excitedly ran up behind the old butler and followed him around like little rascals. Seeing this, the old butler shook his head helplessly, but didn't say anything. It was good for the young master and young lady to broaden their horizons.
Soon, the three of them arrived on the deck. After looking around, they saw their benefactor on the edge of the deck near the pirate ship. She was talking to a man, who was obviously her companion.
But I didn't expect it to be a man? The old butler thought it was a woman. And judging from the atmosphere of their interaction and Gabriel's gentle expression, their relationship is obviously not shallow. Oh dear, poor young master, his first love is also a heartbreak.
Although the old butler felt sorry for Li Jiaxing's disappointment, he understood that such emotional entanglements were normal, so he didn't delve too deeply into it and walked straight towards Chen Ping and Gabriel. In contrast, the Li siblings following behind the old butler reacted very differently.
Li Xinran felt more admiration and envy for Gabrielle. She admired her benefactor's strength and beauty, so her mood remained unaffected, and she continued to follow the old butler with great enthusiasm. However, Li Jiaxing felt completely different; his heart felt as if it had been torn apart, filled with excruciating pain.
At that moment, he felt like, "Goodbye, Mom, I'm heartbroken!"
Li Jiaxing was heartbroken. Only now did he realize that his feelings for Gabriel were love, but unfortunately...
Li Xinran didn't care about her brother's thoughts. Seeing that he didn't follow, she grabbed his arm and followed the old butler. Really, why did her brother stop so suddenly? She almost couldn't get a close look at her beautiful sister.
There was no way around it; following behind the old housekeeper was fine, but if she were to come up close to the beautiful lady alone, oh, she wouldn't dare. After all, the beautiful lady was both fierce and beautiful, and she was afraid she couldn't handle it.
Therefore, it's safer to stay close to the butler.
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Chen Ping and Gabriel were chatting casually when they suddenly noticed three people approaching and stopped talking. Chen Ping turned to Gabriel and asked, "They must be the owners of this merchant ship, right?"
Gabriel blinked gently and replied, "I'm not sure. Why would you ask about that? But it was definitely the three of them who came over to thank me just now, so they are most likely the owners of the merchant ship."
After listening, Chen Ping nodded slightly, turned his gaze to the three people who were walking over, and waited silently for them to speak.
The old steward stepped forward, bowed respectfully to Chen Ping and Gabriel, and said apologetically with a smile, "My two benefactors, I was unable to express my gratitude properly due to my serious injuries. Please forgive me."
Chen Ping nodded upon hearing this, then looked at the three people who had walked over and remained silent.
When the old steward came over and saw that his benefactors had noticed them, he cupped his hands and said with a smile, "My two benefactors, I was seriously injured before, so I was impolite. Please forgive me."
Seeing this, Gabriel discreetly hid behind Chen Ping. She was socially awkward and didn't seem like she was talking to a stranger.
After glancing at it, Chen Ping waved to the old man and said with a smile, "Don't worry about such trivial matters. Dealing with pirates is our duty, and everyone has a responsibility to eliminate them."
Upon hearing this, the old steward laughed heartily and praised repeatedly, "My benefactor's literary talent is truly admirable. However, in any case, if it weren't for your two great assistance, our Li family's merchant ships would probably have already met with annihilation. We can never repay such a great kindness."
The old steward continued with emotion, "Thanks to the two of you for your help, you not only saved the lives of everyone on our merchant ship but also protected our precious cargo. This kindness is like a second life. To express our gratitude, the Li family is willing to offer all the valuables on the ship as a reward. Furthermore, the Li family will do everything in its power to support you whenever and wherever you need anything."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping waved his hand and humbly replied, "Sir, you flatter us. It was nothing, just a small favor. We simply happened to be passing by and did it on a whim. As for a reward, we have no such intention. We only hope that you will be more careful in your voyages in the future and stay away from the dangers of pirates. If possible, you should strengthen your own defenses to prevent similar incidents from happening again."
"Oh, right, the ship we were on has been sunk by pirates. If you really want to repay our kindness, please give us a ride."
Upon hearing this, the old steward immediately smiled and said, "Our benefactor is right. We are overjoyed. This is an honor for the Li family."
Suddenly, Li Xinran said, "My benefactor sister! My name is Li Xinran. Would you like to share a room with me?"
Upon hearing this, everyone paused for a moment, then looked at Li Xinran. Seeing her excited expression, they couldn't help but twitch their lips.
Upon seeing his son, the old steward quickly said, "My two benefactors, please forgive me. I'll go back and talk to her later. Haha, yes, I'll have someone prepare two superior rooms for you to rest in right away."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping smiled and said, "Uncle, you're too kind. One room will suffice."
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