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The kitchen staff worked with remarkable efficiency, having already prepared today's dishes.
At this moment, Xin'er stood in the hall, arranging the exquisite dishes brought up from the kitchen on the Large Round Table.
Once everything was set, the kitchen servants filed out one by one.
In less than a moment, a tall figure strode in through the door.
As the man entered the hall with long strides, the soft sunlight outside streamed in, casting a gentle glow upon him.
Today, he wore a dark-patterned white Silk Robe edged in gold, cinched at the waist with a Golden Belt adorned with jade.
His Black Hair was crowned elegantly, accentuating his face—his Sword Brows arched sharply, his starry eyes bright and piercing, his nose finely sculpted, and his lips shaped like diamonds.
The faint smile at the corner of his mouth added to his noble and elegant demeanor, making him seem as if he were made of clouds and jade.
Indeed, one’s appearance is enhanced by their attire!
Seeing the elegantly dressed man with a hint of paleness, an unusual feeling surged uncontrollably within Xin'er once again.
However, this time she managed to control it well. Suppressing her feelings tightly, she mimicked the other maidservants in the manor and gave a respectful bow to the man.
Leng Yixuan noticed that Xin'er still kept her Little Face lowered. He merely curled his lips into a smile without speaking. Approaching the table, he lifted his robe slightly and sat down.
On the Large Round Table lay six dishes and a soup—an exquisite combination of meat and vegetables that was visually appealing and aromatic.
Although Leng Yixuan could not possibly eat all this food alone, compared to those from Noble Families who often had dozens of dishes for one person, he considered himself frugal.
Thinking this way, Xin'er quickly filled a bowl of rice for Leng Yixuan as he took his seat. She then stepped aside to wait for any instructions he might have.
As Leng Yixuan watched Xin'er quietly going about her tasks, he couldn't help but notice her petite and delicate figure.
She was dressed in the attire of a First-Class Maid.
It had been since he dismissed the maids at the age of fifteen that no one in the household had worn the First-Class Maid's uniform.
After all, a First-Class Maid served the master, and since he no longer required their service, no one dared to don the First-Class Maid's clothing.
The spring outfit of a First-Class Maid consisted of a pure white Veil and Silk Skirt.
Previously, Leng Yixuan had never noticed anything special about this white Veil and Silk Skirt, but today, seeing Xin'er in it made him find it particularly beautiful.
Perhaps it was her naturally fair skin and innate beauty; everything she wore looked good on her, especially this white ensemble that made her appear almost ethereal.
Every movement she made was light and graceful, captivating enough to hold anyone's gaze.
Seeing this, Leng Yixuan felt his heart soften. He thought of this young girl as if she were a little Wife diligently attending to her husband.
Little Wife!? How delightful.
"Hehe..."
At this thought, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Hearing his laughter, Xin'er paused for a moment, confused as she looked up at the man who was inexplicably smiling to himself.
Perhaps sensing Xiner's puzzled gaze, Leng Yixuan did not wipe the smile from his face. Instead, he turned to her and spoke.
"Have you had breakfast yet?"
"Uh, not yet."
Although Xin'er was unsure why Leng Yixuan asked such a question, she answered truthfully. After all, she was new here and didn't know what time meals were served.
After getting up in the morning, she had washed up and then come to attend to Leng Yixuan. So now, she was on an empty stomach, thinking that once she finished serving Leng Yixuan, she would go to the kitchen and ask when it would be time to eat.
After a night without food, she was quite hungry. It was only when the topic was brought up that her stomach began to grumble loudly.
"Ha ha, you're quite honest!"
Perhaps hearing the sounds from Xin'er's stomach made Leng Yixuan chuckle softly.
Upon hearing this, Xin'er felt her cheeks heat up, her eyes filled with shyness.
"Come sit down and eat with me!"
Seeing Xin'er's embarrassed expression, Leng Yixuan spoke up.
Xin'er was momentarily taken aback by the invitation.
"Eat together?!"
"Yes, come sit!"
Leng Yixuan pointed to the seat across from him and spoke.
Seeing that Leng Yixuan was not joking, Xin'er still shook her head and said, "No need, I'll go down to eat later."
Although she had shared a meal with him on the same platform last night, their statuses were different then.
Now, one was a master and the other a servant; how could they cross the line and eat together!?
As Xin'er pondered this, she suddenly felt a strong pull at her wrist, yanking her sharply. Before she could react, she found herself sitting beside Leng Yixuan.
"Let's eat! You don't have to be so formal with me."
In contrast to Xin'er's nervousness, Leng Yixuan appeared relaxed and carefree.
Seeing Xin'er's stunned expression made him smile gently and indulgently.
Feeling the warmth of his affectionate gaze, Xin'er's cheeks flushed. Just then, she felt a tight grip on her hand as a pair of chopsticks appeared in her grasp.
She had been puzzled earlier about why Leng Yixuan had prepared two sets of utensils for his solitary meal; now she finally understood.
But hadn't he said yesterday that he wanted her to act as a maid?
But why was her treatment now akin to that of a Noble Family?
The place she lived in was not only splendid, but her brother also had dedicated caretakers. Now, even during meals, he insisted on having her join him.
Was it that the man before her was simply too approachable, or…
Xin'er dared not think further and chose to believe the former.
Perhaps this man was just down-to-earth, treating everyone with such kindness.
With this thought, Xin'er's previously tense heart began to relax a little.
However, what she didn’t know was that the amiable demeanor of the man before her, his gentleness, his casualness, and his indulgence were all revealed solely for her.
In front of others, he was a man who rarely smiled, spoke little, and was astute and capable.
He commanded respect and admiration but also instilled fear!
At this moment, Xin'er was unaware of all this. Under the man's repeated urging, she had no choice but to pick up her chopsticks and slowly begin to eat the dishes on the table.
After all, she was genuinely hungry, and every dish laid out before her was so delicious that it left a lingering taste.
"Come on, finish your bird's nest soup. You’re just too thin," Leng Yixuan said, not in a hurry to eat himself. Instead, he acted like a servant, constantly serving Xin'er with food and soup.
His enthusiastic gestures left Xin'er feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the attention.
"Uh, I can handle this myself. Xuan, you should eat too!"
"Hehe, alright, let's eat together."
After that, although the two remained silent, the atmosphere gradually became more harmonious.
Once they had both eaten their fill, Leng Yixuan glanced at the sky and realized it was getting late.
At this time of day, he usually had to go out to inspect his properties.
After all, he owned many establishments, not just Drunken Indulgence and other entertainment venues.
Even though he was wealthy enough to rival a nation, he still left early and returned late every day, constantly busy.
Others only saw the glamour in front of him but were unaware of the hard work behind it.
Meanwhile, Xin'er noticed that Leng Yixuan was about to leave and immediately followed him. After all, she was now his maid and should be by his side, right?
However, Leng Yixuan simply instructed her to stay at the estate and wait for his return.
Given how busy he was every day and the scorching sun outside, how could he bear to let her follow him and suffer?
Xin'er didn't understand Leng Yixuan's intentions; she merely nodded in response to his words. After he left, she returned to the hall to clean up the leftover food from their meal.
After all, that was part of her duties.
Once she finished tidying up, Xin'er began to clean the White Jade Pavilion as well, sweeping away fallen leaves outside. Before she knew it, dusk had arrived.
As she watched the sunset gradually descend, Xin'er felt a sense of relief after finishing all her tasks.
Thinking that she had some free time now, she decided to go see her younger brother.
Leng Yixuan had always been very good to the two siblings; she provided them with decent food and living conditions. Moreover, Xiao Bao lived nearby and had someone dedicated to taking care of him.
That caretaker was none other than Xiao Huan!
Upon arriving at Xiao Bao's room, Xin'er first thanked Xiao Huan before going over to check on her brother.
Although Xiao Bao was still unconscious, which pained Xin'er’s heart, at least he was still by her side.
Furthermore, Leng Yixuan had promised that he would definitely save Xiao Bao, hadn't he!?
She couldn't understand why she trusted this man so much, especially since they had only met yesterday, hadn’t they!?
No, Leng Yixuan had mentioned that they were acquainted from before. But she couldn’t recall when she had met him.
After all, a man as remarkable as him would surely be unforgettable if she had truly known him, wouldn’t he!?
Or perhaps Leng Yixuan had mistaken her for someone else he knew!?
Xin'er was lost in these thoughts.
At that moment, she sat by Xiao Bao's bed, taking over the task from Xiao Huan. With a damp cloth in hand, she gently wiped down her brother's body.
Having cared for Xiao Bao since he was little, Xin'er was very familiar with these tasks.
As she gently touched Little Bao's round little face, he remained unconscious, but his complexion was noticeably better than yesterday.
His tightly shut eyes and steady breathing made him look as if he were simply in a deep sleep.
Watching him, Xin'er felt both heartbroken and sorrowful.
"Little Bao, when will you open your eyes and call me sister like you usually do!?"
"Little Bao, you have to get better soon. You must hold on, do you understand!? Otherwise, I will be very sad. You're my only family left now; if you leave me too, what am I supposed to do!?"
As she spoke, tears streamed down Xin'er's cheeks uncontrollably.
After all, she was truly very upset!
He was her only brother, and she was terrified of losing him!
The more she thought about it, the more frightened Xin'er became, and her tears flowed even more fiercely, like a flood breaking through a dam.
At that moment, a soft handkerchief appeared before her, wiping away the hot tears from her face...
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