Under dim light.
Gu Ziyuan heard himself say something strangely: "Say it again."
"Young Master...you are so magnanimous. I was wrong before and shouldn't have taken action." Chang Miaoer pursed her lips and repeated it in a flat tone.
Her chin was pinched so hard that it hurt. She looked up helplessly and watched the reaction on his face.
But it bumped into a pair of dark eyes.
Chang Miaoer was stunned by the look and couldn't help but want to look away, but she was tied up and couldn't struggle.
"You..." She opened her mouth to say something.
Gu Ziyuan let go of her chin and stood up, leaving two red marks on her jaw.
He spoke in a deep voice, "Miss Chang San is very flexible and adaptable. I really admire her."
What are you talking about?
Does he think he should fight to the end?
Chang Miaoer ignored the man's changeable expression. Seeing him stand up and walk away, she took the opportunity to observe the surrounding environment quietly.
It was a small room, with a dim oil lamp barely illuminating the surroundings. The air was filled with a light vapor and a faint fishy smell. The room had a wooden floor and was furnished with a bed and a shelf, making it extremely simple.
Water vapor? Fishy smell?
Something flashed through Chang Miaoer's mind in an instant, and she looked suddenly at the only window in the room.
The window is not big, perhaps it is open for ventilation.
She looked over and saw only the shimmering water in the night.
This is on the water?!
This thought flashed through Chang Miaoer's mind.
Gu Ziyuan followed her gaze and chuckled.
"Miss Chang San, do you still want to run? What a pity, there is no chance this time."
Chang Miaoer calmly withdrew her gaze and said:
"Young Master, you misunderstood."
She spoke a few words without further explanation, but Gu Ziyuan stopped and looked at her as if he had thought of something. A hint of playfulness flashed across his face, and he suddenly said in a gentle voice:
"I suddenly came up with an idea. I want Miss Chang San to make up for her mistakes without resorting to violence or violence."
The tone of his voice was that of a young man who could not be more gentle and polite, with a faint smile between his delicate eyebrows.
Chang Miaoer looked over without changing her expression, waiting to see what he was going to do next.
As expected, he smiled slightly with his thin lips and sighed pretentiously, "I just happen to be in need of a maid who can take care of me personally. Since Miss Chang San has admitted her fault, she should do something to make amends for me as her creditor. Even a trivial matter... I think it should be no problem."
Chang Miaoer smiled, with the corners of her lips raised but a hint of coldness flashed across her eyes.
This young master is really brave. He dares to serve her, but doesn't he know if he is lucky enough to enjoy it? ! !
"What do you think, Miss Chang San?" Gu Ziyuan was very proud of his sudden idea. His eyes and eyebrows raised, and pride spread to the corners of his mouth.
Chang Miao'er neither agreed nor refused. She quietly changed to a more comfortable position and sat on the floor. She spoke in a softer tone: "Sir, there must be a deadline for making amends. Do you also need to write down a proof of your condition..."
Her tone seemed to be conflicted, yet also relieved. Her expression changed as she wanted to say something but hesitated, which was clearly seen by Gu Ziyuan who was standing beside her.
This reaction was beyond his expectations. Where was the arrogance this woman had shown the last time she beat him?
Or was it because he had come to terms with reality, knowing that he had fallen into his hands, and was trying to find a chance to survive...
Gu Ziyuan's eyes flickered, and a smile appeared on his lips again: "Of course, I can write it down in black and white as proof right now, as long as Miss Chang San keeps her word."
He took out the contract and wrote down a few demands in a rebellious and freehand handwriting.
Then he held it up and showed it to Chang Miaoer, asking her to sign.
"Young Master, it's time to let me go. How can I write with me tied up?" Chang Miaoer said lightly.
Gu Ziyuan held up the so-called contract, raised his eyebrows and smiled when he heard that. He slowly squatted down and actually untied the rope for her.
Chang Miaoer moved her stiff hands and feet, slowly stood up from the ground, and half-closed her eyelashes to hide the coldness in her eyes.
She was thinking about how likely she would be to escape if she took this person hostage, and how likely she would be to rescue Aunt Qing and Luo'er at the same time...
"Sign it!" Gu Ziyuan sat back on the couch and placed the paper on the table, his tone lazy and not at all anxious.
Chang Miaoer walked over step by step and finally suppressed the impulse.
She picked up the paper and read what was written on it: "For a period of one year, Chang Miao'er voluntarily serves Gu Ziyuan and works hard without complaint to make up for her mistakes. After the period is over, she can leave on her own."
"The person who made the contract..."
This seat was empty, obviously waiting for her signature.
Chang Miaoer smiled in her heart, not thinking that this joking contract could be of any use. She read it without any expression and casually wrote down her name with a pen.
Gu Ziyuan raised his eyebrows and put the contract away.
"From today on, Miss Chang San will be my maid, so the name needs to be changed." He looked up at her and said casually, "I don't think you'd be used to any other name, so let's keep calling you Miao'er."
"Wait." Chang Miao'er said, looking at Gu Ziyuan, "Sir, since I have agreed, I wonder if you can release the others you have tied up?"
"What other people?" Gu Ziyuan was interrupted and his tone lost its smile.
Chang Miao'er reminded: "My aunt and the maid, weren't you also tied up together, sir?"
Gu Ziyuan raised an eyebrow and looked at her, saying, "Miao'er may have misunderstood. You are the only one kidnapped. How could there be others?"
Seeing Chang Miaoer looking at him, he added: "This young master never lies."
Chang Miaoer lowered her eyes upon hearing this and did not comment.
Gu Ziyuan chuckled and said, "It's late at night. As a maid, Miao'er should make the bed and fold the quilt, and do some work."
He signaled Chang Miaoer with his eyes, with an undisguised expression of watching the show on his face.
Chang Miaoer saw the quilt on the couch, glanced at Gu Ziyuan, and walked forward to make the bed without saying a word, with no change in her expression.
Since she had decided not to take action now, she would endure it. It was just making a bed and it wouldn't cost her a single cent.
After making the bed, she said, "Sir, you can go to sleep now."
Gu Ziyuan was really stunned when he saw this and didn't say anything for a while.
"Since the young master has no other instructions, I will withdraw." Chang Miaoer seemed to have completely entered the role.
"Wait a minute." Gu Ziyuan said.
Chang Miaoer was almost at the door, but she had to stop when she heard the words.
"You are not familiar with the outside world, so just stay in this room tonight." Gu Ziyuan gave the order without letting it be refused.
Chang Miaoer looked at this small place, raised her eyes and stated a fact:
"Sir, there's no room for me to sleep in this room."
Gu Ziyuan curled his lips and said in a cold tone:
"Miao'er, you're worrying too much. Just stand there and keep watch. I don't think you need any place."
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