As a service soldier, he couldn't just sit around at school doing nothing, could he? Xiang Wan volunteered to Xuan Yuanlie. If he came here often, he'd need some personal belongings and a few changes of clothes, right? Where else could he get them if not from his residence? After all, his clothes were custom-made. Xuan Yuanlie initially said it wasn't necessary, but after Xiang Wan gave him acupuncture a few times and made him sweat, he realized he genuinely needed a change of clothes, so he agreed to Xiang Wan's request.
He could have easily assigned these tasks to someone else, but since Xiang Wan held the position of orderly and hadn't actually been to his residence, he granted her permission to pass. This gave Xiang Wan the opportunity to interact with Lou Yu'er.
Perhaps it was a woman's innate intuition, but Lou Yu'er felt hostility towards Xiang Wan the moment she saw her. No matter how deceptive Xiang Wan's appearance was, it couldn't withstand a woman's imagination.
"You must be Xiang Wan?" Lou Yu'er lowered her eyelids to hide the expression in her eyes. Seeing Qian Xiaoqi beside her, she immediately walked over in a soft and weak voice. "The general is so busy every day. It's all thanks to you that you are here to help him. If there's anything I need you to do, just let me know."
In the first sentence, she presented herself as the mistress of the place, while in the second, she presented herself as a maid. Her true identity, however, was that Xuan Yuanlie had allowed her to stay here to protect him. Xiang Wan herself was also serving Xuan Yuanlie. If she were rude to her, it would be seen as dissatisfaction with Xuan Yuanlie. On the other hand, being polite to her was simply not her style.
“Miss Lou, what are you saying? We are the general’s subordinates, and it is our duty to serve him. It is Miss Lou who is always thinking about our general and guarding this house. That is truly hard work.”
These words made Lou Yu'er's face burn. The house was secured with high-tech equipment, requiring no human guards. Without the owner's permission, outsiders couldn't enter, and those inside couldn't leave. Xuan Yuanlie was indirectly protecting her, yet she had no self-awareness whatsoever; she needed a good talking-to.
Don't blame Xiang Wan for overthinking; after all, she's watched so many TV dramas, and those who don't think deeply about their words always fall for these few words. A woman's mind is intricate, and her words are convoluted. Even if you guess the deeper meaning, you still have to phrase it indirectly, otherwise you'll not only look bad but also leave a bad impression. People learn not to walk a straight path, but to learn how to bend.
Thinking about all this gave Xiang Wan a headache. The truth is, in the face of true strength, no amount of maneuvering will help. The key is that she's not at the very top, which means she can't just charge ahead recklessly; this is the fundamental reason she keeps learning.
Lou Yu'er blushed for a moment, then quickly calmed down and said in a wronged tone, "The general took pity on me and left me here to protect me. So, I must guard this place well, so that at least when the general wants to rest, there will be someone here waiting for him."
"So that's how it is," Xiang Wan slapped her forehead, suddenly realizing, "No wonder the general stays elsewhere eight out of ten times. Is it because he feels too lonely at home? Miss Lou, please rest assured, as his orderly, I will accompany him back after he finishes work, so that he won't feel lonely and have his mood affected by being alone."
Upon hearing this, Lou Yu'er's breath caught in her throat; she was so angry she didn't know how to react. Xiang Wan nodded at Lou Yu'er and praised, "Thanks to Miss Lou, who among us men would notice such details? Haha."
Lou Yu'er was embarrassed by Xiang Wan's unexpected thanks, but not wanting Xiang Wan to ruin her plans, she said, "You're joking. I just thought of that by chance. By the way, General, is there something you've left behind that you need to come and get? I'll get it for you!"
Volunteering to assert sovereignty? Fine, in order to make her slap herself in the face, Xiang Wan reluctantly agreed.
"Miss Lou, the general needs a few changes of clothes. Please prepare them for him."
"Okay, you guys sit for a while, I'll go get it."
Lou Yu'er turned and went upstairs. Xiang Wan casually sat down on the vacuum-sealed sofa and poured herself a drink. Qian Xiaoqi followed beside her, refusing to sit or drink anything, standing obediently like a wooden post. Xiang Wan poured another drink and held it out to him. Seeing that he didn't take it, she counted down from three, let go, and sat back down on the sofa. Qian Xiaoqi reacted quickly, catching the glass. Meeting Xiang Wan's teasing gaze, his face instantly turned bright red.
"Qian Xiaoqi, your general isn't such a petty person. He even spared Lou Yu'er, a person of unknown identity. Doesn't he have the same tolerance for his own subordinates?"
Qian Xiaoqi held the cup and thought for a moment, then followed Xiang Wan's example and started drinking her beverage.
Xiang Wan got up and walked around the living room, touching this and looking at that. Apart from the tables and chairs used for entertaining guests, everything else was hidden, with only a specific symbol in the corresponding location. After touching the sensor, the item would extend, and after use, it would return to its original position. It saved a lot of trouble and made the house look clean and tidy. It was truly futuristic technology, so much more convenient than modern technology.
She watched for a long time, but Lou Yu'er didn't come down. Out of curiosity, she took Qian Xiaoqi and ran upstairs.
Xuanyuan Lie's clothes were in a special storage cabinet, and access to it required permission. Lou Yu'er heard footsteps, so she pretended to twist her ankle and fell to the ground.
"I'm sorry, I twisted my ankle and I'm afraid I can't carry the clothes."
He pretended to be injured in an attempt to cover up his embarrassment at not being able to open the cabinet.
Xiang Wan slapped her forehead and said apologetically, "Oh dear, I forgot that the General specifically instructed that I need his permission to take the clothes. I'm sorry, I thought..."
The unspoken words aroused Lou Yu'er's resentment. Xiang Wan knew perfectly well that, as the saying goes, "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad."
"Miss Lou, are you alright? Shall we take you to the hospital to get checked out?"
Xiang Wan reached out to help her, but she dodged. Lou Yu'er politely declined, saying, "No need, it's nothing serious, I'll be fine after some rest."
"That won't do. What if the general finds out? He'll think we're bullying you. Let's take you to see a doctor."
"No need, no need, I'm really fine. You guys go ahead with your work, I'll just lie down and rest for a while."
Lou Yu'er fled in panic, while Xiang Wan's smile stretched to her ears. Qian Xiaoqi asked in confusion, "What happened to her?"
"Well, I'm afraid of being exposed."
Xiang Wan quickly packed her things, but Qian Xiaoqi's mind wandered: Had she been exposed? Exposed what? Isn't going to the hospital for a checkup normal? Could it be that she...
It has to be said that Qian Xiaoqi has quite the imagination. Xiang Wan didn't care about any of that; she took her things and said goodbye to Lou Yu'er before leaving. That evening, when Xuan Yuanlie came over, Xiang Wan told him about it as a joke, and then half-jokingly added, "This Lou Yu'er is really interesting."
Xuan Yuanlie asked calmly, "You like it?"
"Of course, from now on, I'll handle all these errands. She gets bored staying in the house all by herself, and I can go over and talk to her when I have free time."
Xuan Yuanlie neither agreed nor disagreed, but he sought her treatment more and more frequently, leaving her with no energy to think about Lou Yu'er's matter.
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