The next morning, Xihe woke up in the big bed. A ray of sunlight poured into the house through the carved window, casting a slanting beam of light, and the emerald green branches and leaves swayed outside the window.
She was stunned for a while before getting up and getting dressed.
The skirt smelling of cigarettes and alcohol was placed on the chair, and a brand new light blue cheongsam was hung in a conspicuous place. Xihe paused, raised her hand and put on the cheongsam.
"Ms. Mingzhu, are you awake?"
There was a knock on the door, and a maid's voice rang out. After receiving Xihe's response, she opened the door and came in: "Sir is waiting downstairs. Do you want to go downstairs to eat now?"
Xihe nodded.
Before going downstairs, she asked the maid to pack the clothes and carried them down herself.
The mansion is decorated in European style, with portraits of the Virgin Mary, foreign sculptures, and precious scrolls dotted everywhere. Xihe came to the first floor and saw Chen Yanshu sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper.
He was wearing a long gown today and no glasses. He looked up and smiled when he heard the voice: "Second Miss, good morning."
The handsome face smiled brightly, almost concealing the trace of sickness.
Xihe stepped forward and said, "Good morning, young master."
Chen Yanshu believed in not talking while eating or sleeping, and for a while, the only sound on the breakfast table was the clattering of dishes and chopsticks.
After dinner, Xihe planned to say goodbye.
She stood up with her bag and said, "Master, I'll go back first. I disturbed you again yesterday. I really don't know how to thank you."
She has fair skin, and the green cheongsam makes her look youthful and gentle.
Chen Yanshu's dark eyes darkened slightly, and he stood up: "Shanghai is not very safe recently. Second Miss, why don't you stay for a few more days and return after the situation stabilizes."
He waved his hand and asked the servant to call Ah Zhong: "I'll ask Ah Zhong to help you get the things."
Xihe was still looking for a job, so he quickly refused: "No need, Master. I can handle it alone. I've already quit my job at the Paramount. This time I'll find..."
“It does matter.”
Chen Yanshu interrupted Xihe and said seriously, "The situation is chaotic right now. There's no telling when a riot might break out... It's not safe for a girl like you to be out there."
Xihe's attitude was also very firm: "I will take good care of myself, don't worry, young master."
She nodded to Chen Yanshu, picked up her bag and turned around.
"Pearl!"
With his wrist being held, Chen Yanshu’s voice was a little unsteady: “Be obedient.”
Xihe got angry all of a sudden. No one would listen to her. He was doing things to tease her, but he himself was steady, as if he didn't care about the wind from the east, west, south or north, and he would remain unmoved.
Although this was a dream, Xihe didn't believe that Chen Yanshu didn't follow.
Even if you are temporarily fascinated by past emotions and thoughts, how is it possible to say that you have no perception at all?
She broke free from his grip: "Be obedient? We have no relatives or friends, why should I listen to you? Who are you to me?"
Not expecting her to get angry, Chen Yanshu was stunned.
Xihe took two steps back: "Chen Yanshu, you have already repaid me for the help I gave you that day, you don't owe me anything."
"I have hands and feet and I'm not stupid. I can protect myself outside by myself. So, just focus on your own things and don't worry about me. I'll be fine."
Seeing that he remained silent, Xihe smiled and said, "I'm leaving first. Take care of yourself."
As she turned around, she sighed slightly. It would be a lie to say that she was not moved, but it was obvious that Chen Yanshu had some concerns and did not intend to continue the conversation. However, she did not expect that her wrist was held by someone again.
Chen Yanshu said softly: "I am whoever you want me to be."
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