Lin Fu was somewhat puzzled upon hearing Shi Zixi's words:
Shao Qiang is marrying Shi Zixi? What's going on here? Wasn't Shao so desperate to annul the engagement that he went bald? And was he even kicked out by Miss Luo Jiu because of this?
“Miss Shi, I think there’s some misunderstanding about this. I was with you at the banquet when you suddenly told me about it.”
What he meant by saying this was just a subtle way of telling Shi Zixi that the idea that Shao wanted to marry her was a complete misunderstanding. Who would want to marry such a neurotic woman?
Lin Fu buried his disdain deep beneath his eyes, looked up, and still wore his standard smile.
There's no way around it; being an adjutant is more tiring than being a nanny. You have to speak to people in a human language and to ghosts in a ghost language. Sigh…
"What kind of expression is that...take it off."
Shi Zixi saw through Lin Fu's disdain at a glance. "Could it be that I deliberately wanted to marry Xu Shaojun?"
Lin Fu smiled and said, "It's not impossible."
"Hey, believe it or not, I'll hit you!" He made a move to raise his paintbrush.
"No, no, no. Miss Shi, Miss Luo personally asked me to bring this to you. Would you like to try it?"
Lin Fu told a little lie. Luo Jiu had no idea, and she had secretly found out Shi Zixi's preferences, just in case Shi Zixi made things difficult for her today.
Shi Zixi glanced at him and opened the box. It contained hibiscus pastries made by the pastry shop near the police station.
The small, red and white hibiscus pastries, one by one, slowly bloomed in the food box, delicate and exquisite, looking incredibly appetizing. This was her and Luo Jiu's favorite pastry.
Shi Zixi felt a mix of emotions. "Is Luo Jiu alright?"
I wonder how she's been lately. Knowing her best friend is marrying the man she loves must be heartbreaking. I wonder if it's too late to explain to her.
"I don't want to marry him."
“I want to leave here. I haven’t been out since I was brought here.”
I don't want to be used by the old man as a means to win people over, or to be given away like an object.
Shi Zixi murmured softly, her expression somewhat forlorn, completely devoid of her initial arrogance and domineering nature.
Lin Fu then realized why the room was so messy. Perhaps this was the best way for a young girl to vent her emotions.
She was like a little bird trapped in this exquisite birdcage; no one cared what she was thinking, and no one cared whether she was happy.
In her biological father's heart, her greatest value as a girl was probably in a marriage alliance.
Undeniably, Lin Fu felt a pang of heartache for her for a moment, and also regretted whether sending her back was a mistake.
He slowly squatted down, touched her head with his hand, and said in as gentle a tone as possible:
"Don't worry, I won't marry you..."
However, before she could finish speaking, the hand that was touching Shi Zixi's head was slapped to the ground. "Are you trying to kill me? Touching my hair. If it falls out, what are you going to do to compensate me..."
"I...I'll help you escape. How about that?"
Lin Fu raised his eyes and looked at her with a smile on his lips.
To be fair, Lin Fu has captivating eyes and an inherent military bearing, making him quite a handsome man. It's just that he's usually overshadowed by Xu Shaojun when he's around him.
"What did you say!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Zixi's eyes lit up, and she almost jumped up on the spot.
"You have to help me escape!!"
Lin Fu quickly covered Shi Zixi's mouth and whispered, "My dear, keep your voice down. Are you trying to announce to the world that you're running away?"
"Mmm..."
Shi Zixi's bright eyes darted around, and she gestured to him to let go of the hand covering her mouth.
"When are we leaving?"
"Tonight? Or now?"
"Wait a minute, let me pack my things. I can't leave all these good things of mine for that old man to give to his concubine. It's disgusting..."
Once Shi Zixi opened her mouth, she started babbling on and on. Instantly, she felt full of energy and began to fantasize about life after she escaped.
"Hey... wait a minute, no rush. You can't get out now."
Lin Fu hadn't expected this woman to be so unpredictable. He sighed helplessly and rubbed his forehead.
"When?"
Shi Zixi stared straight at Lin Fu with her bright, sparkling eyes.
If Luo Jiu is a seductive red rose that has experienced all the vicissitudes of life, then Shi Zixi is a pure white rose, untouched by worldly affairs, alluring without realizing it.
"cough!"
Lin Fu coughed lightly, shifted his gaze, and said, "You...you should put your clothes on first."
Shi Zixi glanced at her clothes; nothing seemed wrong, except they were a little wrinkled. She even sniffed them—no smell.
"The soldiers in this mansion are layered upon layered. It will be difficult to rescue you without anyone knowing."
Shi Zixi frowned. "What you said wasn't for nothing. Who told you to bring me in in the first place?"
"cough……"
Lin Fu's eyes darted around for a moment. "Although it's not possible to do it outside, you can talk to them and say that you're going to cultivate your relationship under their guise."
"I think if he agrees, you might be able to leave."
Upon hearing this, Shi Zixi's eyes showed strong rejection. "I don't want to beg him."
"Why?"
The father used his daughter as a tool for marriage alliance, but even so, why didn't his daughter want to talk to him?
This family situation is a bit messy.
"He killed my mother simply because his wife at the time disliked her."
"I hate him."
Shi Zixi's eyes were extremely cold, as if she were talking about a trivial matter.
Lin Fu frowned after hearing this, but still hardened his heart and said:
"However, if you want to leave the manor, you must have his permission."
Shi Zixi didn't speak, staring down at the food box in front of her. After a long silence, she said:
"You don't really want to help me escape, do you?"
"What do you want from me? Or rather, what does Xu Shaojun want?"
The girl's innocence and smile had completely vanished, replaced by a pair of slightly watery eyes filled with sharpness.
Lin Fu touched his nose and gave an awkward laugh. "Ah...you found out?"
"I've heard that Shi is colluding with the Japanese, and I'd like to find out from you whether it's true."
Such things shouldn't have been brought up in the open at all. But for some reason, Lin Fu seemed to be drawn into those eyes.
These words exploded in Shi Zixi's ears like a bombshell, leaving her stunned for a long while.
"I didn't know about this..."
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