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"Yes, I understand what you mean, so don't panic."
"Oh."
Upon hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er nodded slightly. As she reflected on her earlier embarrassment, she felt an overwhelming sense of shyness wash over her.
Oh my! She had actually confided in a stranger's arms.
Today was the first time they had met!
Yet, amidst her frustration, there was also a sense of relief in her heart.
After all, these feelings had been bottled up inside her for so long. Previously, she had no one to share her troubles with, and it had been incredibly painful to keep everything inside.
Now, finally finding someone suitable to confide in and expressing all her unpleasant experiences felt like a heavy burden that had been lifted off her shoulders.
However, just as Xin'er was still processing her emotions, she suddenly heard the man speak again.
"Moreover, I can help you with your difficulties!"
"What!? You can help me!?"
Startled by his words, Xin'er asked, "How will you help me?"
For some reason, hearing him say that ignited a flicker of hope in her previously despairing heart.
Although she didn't know who this man was, the noble aura he exuded indicated that he was no ordinary person.
But even so, could he really help her? Xin'er felt skeptical yet hopeful at the same time.
If only he truly could assist her...
As Xin'er pondered this, Leng Yixuan observed the glimmer of hope and subtle doubt shining in the girl's beautiful eyes and couldn't help but smile.
"Isn't your biggest hope right now to heal your brother's injuries?"
"Yes, it is."
Hearing the man's words, Xin'er nodded affirmatively.
After all, if it weren't for the need to heal her brother's wounds, how could she go against her mother's dying wish and seek out her father?!
It was known that the woman had deliberately wronged her mother, leading her father to heartlessly divorce her. This incident had deeply wounded her mother.
Her mother had also passed away because of this sorrow.
Before leaving, she had urged Xin'er to never seek out her unfeeling father, no matter what happened.
At that time, she had tearfully promised.
Over the years, no matter how difficult things became, she had gritted her teeth and endured.
Even if it meant going hungry herself, she would ensure her brother was well-fed.
If it weren't for the enormous expenses required for this situation, she wouldn't have returned to her old home to find her father.
Unexpectedly, her father actually...
Thinking of this, Xin'er felt a complete chill toward her father in her heart.
However, even so, she felt powerless.
Her brother was still at her Father's House, where that wicked woman resided.
She didn't know how her father would treat her brother after being angered today.
If before today she still held some hope for her father, now she was utterly disappointed in him.
Thus, even with someone who shared the same bloodline as her, she found it hard to trust. But could she trust this man standing before her whom she had just met?
Xin'er didn't know, but she thought she could trust him.
"Xuan, can you help me?"
Calling the man by his name for the first time made Xin'er feel a bit shy. After all, they had just met, and it felt too intimate to address him so closely. If anyone overheard, it would be quite embarrassing.
At the same time, while feeling shy, she was also focused on the man's response.
Her tear-filled eyes were fixed on him, not missing any expression on his face, and her heart raced with anticipation.
In contrast to Xin'er's nervousness, Leng Yixuan felt a jolt in his heart upon hearing the girl call him that.
Ah, this was the first time she had addressed him like this!
Just for that reason alone, he would go through fire and water to help her!
Moreover, what she was asking for was a piece of cake for him.
Thinking of this, a slight smile appeared at the corner of Leng Yixuan's mouth as he spoke.
"I'll help get your brother out and ensure that the best doctor in the Celestial Yuan Dynasty treats his injuries!"
His voice was low and he spoke very casually.
If someone else had said this, Xin'er would have thought they were boasting.
However, coming from the man before her, it startled Xin'er for a moment, followed by a rush of joy and excitement flooding her heart.
On her tear-streaked little face, after hearing his words, her red lips curled into a radiant smile that lit up her features.
"Are you really serious?!"
"Xin'er, you need to learn not to doubt my words!"
Upon hearing Xin'er's question, Leng Yixuan raised an eyebrow and replied.
The tone was somewhat arrogant, yet filled with confidence.
Upon hearing this, Xin'er felt her previously anxious heart completely relax.
The smile on her face grew even more radiant.
"Oh my, if that's really the case, I would be so grateful to you! As long as you can save my brother, I am willing to do anything for you, even if it means... um..."
Before she could utter the last word, a large hand swiftly covered her small mouth.
Xin'er was taken aback for a moment, and then she noticed the man's brow furrow as he spoke with some displeasure.
"I help you, but I don't need you to die. I only need..."
He paused deliberately, stirring Xin'er's curiosity.
"What do you need?!"
Xin'er blinked her big eyes in curiosity.
Although she had managed to hold back her tears, a few droplets still clung to her long, delicate eyelashes.
Those droplets trembled slightly with the fluttering of her eyelashes, glistening under the candlelight with a rounded sheen.
It made the girl's eyes even more enchanting!
Leng Yixuan noticed this and his narrow, beautiful deep black eyes flickered for a moment. The inscrutable expression was something Xin'er couldn't comprehend, yet it inexplicably made her feel anxious.
Could it be that this man wants...
At this thought, Xin'er felt fear creeping in.
Had she escaped from the wolf's den only to fall into the tiger's lair!?
Though this tiger had saved her, could her fate truly not be changed?
Thinking of this, Xin'er felt a sense of desolation in her heart, and her gaze slowly lowered.
She thought to herself, if that were the case, she would be doomed. At least this man before her was much better than that Boss Cui, wasn't he!?
As Xin'er pondered this, the man's next words left her completely stunned.
"What!? What did you say!?"
After hearing his words, Xin'er abruptly raised her head, her bright Beautiful Eyes wide open in disbelief.
Seeing the girl’s astonished expression, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but find it amusing.
He patiently repeated what he had just said.
"I said, I need a pleasing maid by my side. From now on, you will be my maid. Consider it a repayment for saving your brother's life!"
Leng Yixuan spoke. Moreover, there was a half-truth to his words!
Due to his status and subsequent efforts, he was now wealthy and powerful. The number of women trying to climb into his bed was like a flood, endless and overwhelming.
Since he turned fifteen and became aware of the world, the maids around him had been like wolves and tigers—either throwing flirtatious glances or speaking in a way that made his skin crawl.
Some even climbed into his bed in the middle of the night to seduce him!
He had experienced such situations many times.
Although he was a normal man with desires, facing those overly coy women only made him feel nauseous.
So when he turned sixteen, he dismissed all the maids serving him.
Now, those who attended to him were either eunuchs or guards.
Thus, when he spoke to Xin'er like this, it was indeed the truth.
Moreover, there were calculations behind his request!
He was a businessman, and naturally, he couldn't afford to make a loss in his dealings.
By saving her brother and having her serve him, he believed that being close to her would surely win her heart.
In the future, if she became his woman, her brother would be his brother-in-law. This deal would be quite profitable!
Moreover, if he put in a little more effort, they could have children together, and by then, he would truly be in a position to gain.
As he thought about this, Leng Yixuan's eyes sparkled with ambition as he gazed at Xin'er with a look that seemed to hold deep meaning.
Though Xin'er couldn't decipher the intentions behind his gaze, an involuntary chill ran down her spine.
A sense of unease surged within her heart.
Why did she feel like a little white rabbit caught in a fox's den?
However, the man's words were devoid of any ambiguity; they sounded perfectly normal.
All she had to do was be his maid to save her brother's life.
This transaction, in any case, seemed to benefit her!
With this thought in mind, Xin'er quickly dismissed the strange feelings swirling in her heart and nodded at the man in agreement.
"Alright, I agree to be your maid."
After all, it was just being a maid.
She knew that maids in other households earned very little.
Yet, to treat her brother's injuries, even if she served as someone else's maid for a lifetime, she wouldn't be able to repay the medical expenses!
But now, this man before her had actually agreed to help her. It was almost unbelievable. How could she let such an opportunity slip away?
Let alone being a maid; as long as he could save her brother, she would be willing to work like a horse for him!
Xin'er thought to herself, but then she remembered that today was the first time they had met. Why was he always so helpful to her?
Confused, Xin'er voiced her uncertainty.
"Xuan, why are you so nice to me? We just met, didn't we?"
"Hehe..."
Seeing Xin'er’s expression of joy mixed with disbelief was amusing. It was like a person who had nothing suddenly receiving a fortune, unable to believe their luck.
Leng Yixuan couldn't help but chuckle at her reaction and then spoke up.
"We've known each other for a long time; it's just that you've forgotten me."
"Ah!?? We've known each other for a long time!?"
Upon hearing this, Xin'er was immediately shocked, her bright eyes widening in surprise.
Don't blame her for being so startled; his words were truly unexpected.
He said they had known each other for a long time, but why didn’t she remember?!
This man before her, with his outstanding appearance and exceptional demeanor, was someone she felt she would never forget after just one glance.
So if she really had known him before, why couldn’t she recall it?
Xin'er pondered this in confusion, her disbelieving eyes secretly studying the remarkable man before her once again. The conclusion she reached was that she truly did not remember when she had met such an extraordinary person!
Thinking of this, Xin'er timidly spoke up.
"Um, could you tell me when we met? I... I don't seem to remember knowing you!"
Perhaps feeling that her words might be too hurtful, Xin'er chose her words carefully, afraid of angering the man in front of her.
After all, this man in front of her was capable of saving her brother! Therefore, she absolutely could not upset him.
As Xin'er pondered this, the man sitting across from her merely smiled without responding.
He extended his long, well-defined hand and gently picked up the White Jade Wine Cup on the table. He brought it to his nose for a light sniff before savoring a sip.
Xin'er waited quietly for the man's answer.
Now, watching his elegant drinking gesture, she couldn't help but marvel again.
This man was not only exceptionally handsome, but even the way he drank was so graceful that it was hard to look away!
While Xin'er was lost in admiration, Leng Yixuan, sitting across from her, noticed her anxious and timid expression.
Her long eyelashes glistened with a few teardrops that shimmered as she blinked.
Her petite nose was flushed red from earlier tears.
Combined with her skin, as white as top-quality Sheep Fat Jade, she looked like a pitiful yet adorable little white rabbit that one would want to scoop up and cuddle tightly!
The thought that this little rabbit would be living with him in the future made Leng Yixuan's heart soar; it felt as if it were soaked in honey, sweet and blissful.
However, seeing Xin'er's puzzled expression, Leng Yixuan merely pressed his red lips together before speaking.
"It’s okay if you don’t remember now; in time, you will slowly recall."
After all, they had plenty of time ahead of them, didn’t they?
He would definitely make her remember when they first met. It seemed they had known each other for a very long time...
Upon hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er slightly furrowed her dark eyebrows before relaxing them again.
After all, while she was curious about when they had met, it wasn’t really that important.
What mattered was that the dilemma before her had finally been resolved!
Thinking about her brother being saved, Xin'er felt a heavy sigh of relief wash over her.
A hint of a smile appeared on her face.
Seeing Xin'er smile, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but curve the corners of his mouth slightly before he spoke.
"Now, can you eat?"
"Yes, I can."
Xin'er replied.
Earlier, she had lost her appetite due to her brother's situation, but now that it was resolved, her stomach began to grumble in protest.
Without hesitation, Xin'er picked up her chopsticks and began to eat heartily.
The dishes before her were the best and most lavish meal she had ever had in her life.
Moreover, with just the two of them at the table, even if they tried to overindulge, they wouldn't be able to finish everything.
However, due to her upbringing and the financial struggles of recent years, Xin'er had developed a habit of not wasting food.
After all, when one is nearly starving, how could they afford to waste anything?!
But now, looking at the dozen or so dishes before her—each one clearly expensive—she realized that this meal would likely cost her ten years' worth of hard work!
As she thought about this, Xin'er couldn't help but feel curious about the man sitting across from her.
Who exactly was he?
He seemed to be quite wealthy!
Though she was intrigued, since he didn't seem inclined to share any information, Xin'er decided not to ask.
Instead, she continued to shovel food into her mouth. It wasn't until she had eaten for quite some time and her once-flat stomach was now round and full that she noticed the man in front of her. Aside from taking a bite of food at the beginning, he had been drinking wine ever since.
Seeing this, Xin'er couldn't help but put down her chopsticks and asked, "Why are you only drinking and not eating? That's really bad for your health!"
Her words came out naturally, but what she didn't realize was that, to the man, her concern struck a chord in his heart.
He could sense her care through the tone of her voice.
Throughout his life, he had never lacked for people who cared about him. However, aside from his parents and a few aunts who looked after him, most of those who claimed to care had ulterior motives.
But this girl before him spoke so genuinely, and the clarity in her eyes was refreshing.
Her eyes were truly beautiful! They resembled a clear spring, and meeting her gaze felt like it could wash away all the ugliness and fatigue from one's soul.
At this, Leng Yixuan's lips curved into a slight smile as he replied, "Just eat. Are you full yet?"
After all, he had already had dinner earlier and wasn't hungry. What concerned him most now was whether she had eaten enough because she looked far too thin!
Her frail body seemed as if it could be blown away by a gust of wind, which made him genuinely worried.
So when he saw Xin'er stop eating, he immediately said, "Why have you only eaten so little? You should eat more!"
"No, I'm full already," Xin'er replied as she put down her chopsticks and gently patted her round belly.
Today was likely the fullest she had felt in years.
Since her mother passed away, she had taken on the responsibility of supporting the entire family, all to ensure that her younger brother could live better—eating enough and staying warm.
She didn't care about herself; as long as her brother was doing well, that was enough.
So now, she felt truly satisfied with this meal.
In the future, she wondered if she would be able to eat this well again. Wait, could she take some of this food home? After all, there were so many dishes that had only been touched once or twice; it would be such a waste to throw them away!
Xin'er thought to herself, unaware that her thoughts were clearly reflected on her face.
Seeing this, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but chuckle.
When the man suddenly looked at her and burst into laughter, Xin'er was taken aback. She blinked her beautiful eyes in confusion and curiously asked, "What are you laughing at?"
"Nothing, nothing. Well, since we're full now, let's head back!"
With that, Leng Yixuan stood up from his seat.
Hearing this, Xin'er was momentarily stunned.
"Back? Back where?"
"Weren't you just agreeing to be my maid? Naturally, we are going back to my residence!"
Leng Yixuan responded to Xin'er's question as if it were obvious.
After a pause, he continued, "Don't worry about your brother. I promised I would help you, and I will keep my word."
Upon hearing this, Xin'er felt a surge of gratitude and looked at the man before her with appreciative eyes. She softly said, "Thank you."
Her words were sincere!
After all, this man before her was truly too good to her.
Little Face looked at Xin'er with gratitude, while Leng Yixuan merely chuckled lightly and said, "If you really appreciate me, then just 'serve' me well from now on."
Leng Yixuan's words carried a double meaning, yet the innocent Xin'er completely missed it. She nodded earnestly in agreement.
"Yes, I will definitely serve Young Master well from now on!"
At Xin'er's change of address, Leng Yixuan's beautiful brows furrowed slightly before he replied, "From now on, just call me Xuan."
"Ah!?"
Xin'er was taken aback by Leng Yixuan's words. After all, how could a maid directly call her master by name?!
However, since he had said so, Xin'er had no choice but to comply.
Seeing Xin'er's obedient demeanor brought joy to Leng Yixuan's heart. He thought that having her around in the future would surely be delightful!
...
After leaving Drunken Indulgence, Leng Yixuan and Xin'er took their seats in the Luxury Carriage that had long been waiting at the entrance.
It was actually Xin'er's first time riding in such an extravagant carriage.
The carriage was not only luxurious on the outside but also resembled a small room on the inside.
Inside the carriage, there was a thick layer of cushions that made sitting comfortable without feeling any bumps along the way.
In front of them stood a small bookshelf made of black sandalwood.
On the table above, there were several books neatly arranged.
In the center, a small table carved from pear wood was placed. This little table was connected to the carriage, and on it lay an assortment of exquisite snacks and fruits.
At this moment, Xin'er was sitting next to Leng Yixuan.
Earlier, when she boarded the carriage and saw Leng Yixuan take a seat, she intended to sit across from him. However, he suddenly patted the seat in front of him, signaling her to sit beside him.
Xin'er felt a bit hesitant about his gesture.
But then she thought about it; after all, he was her master now! As long as he didn't do anything too inappropriate, she couldn't refuse such a small request.
So, she obediently sat down next to him.
Since they were sitting quite close together, a faint scent of Magnolia Fragrance quickly filled her nostrils.
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