A figure slipped in through the door. It was the butler who had brought them here, but to everyone's surprise, he looked a complete mess. His eyes were bloodshot, his cheek was swollen, and clear fingerprints were still visible on it.
"How'd you end up looking like that?" Yao Shunyu asked, sounding astonished, though his eyes showed more amusement than anything else.
"It's nothing, nothing. I ran into a few idiots outside just now. I've already... already driven them off." The butler instinctively avoided everyone's gaze, his voice plainly unsteady.
"Butler Zhou, these are extraordinary times. You should be careful too," Madam Su reminded him with concern.
At her words, Butler Zhou quickly bowed, showing Madam Su the utmost respect. He smiled obsequiously. "Thank you for your concern, Madam."
After that, Butler Zhou straightened up and turned to look at Jiang Cheng and the others. His expression was far less pleasant now, especially when he looked at Jiang Cheng and the fatty. Undisguised hatred surfaced in his eyes. "You heard Madam Su. It'll be dark soon. Tonight, Madam and the servants in the manor are leaving, while you lot will stay behind to keep watch and ensure my master's safety."
"I don't care how you do it. Just don't you dare leave this manor. I'll be back first thing tomorrow to inspect things. If my master so much as gets a scratch, I'll hold you responsible!" When speaking to Jiang Cheng and the others, Butler Zhou was stern and haughty, a stark contrast to the servile way he acted around the Japanese.
But for the sake of letting the story continue to unfold, no one let their displeasure show.
Madam Su rose to take her leave. Before going, she inevitably broke into tears and urged everyone to take good care