Still... no!
Looking down, the female official gazed at the two enormous peaks. If she wanted to attract Xu Nian'an, this was perhaps the only place she could find.
Head bowed.
There was a rustling sound... but nothing.
Inner thighs, small feet.
Zhu Zhuqing was examined from head to toe.
The lady-in-waiting went from being kind and respectful to being indifferent.
She was not favored.
The moment the female official spoke, all the palace maids paused in their work.
The smile on his face quickly vanished.
Zhu Zhuqing then experienced a shift from the group's warm hospitality to a more subdued service.
She didn't know what these people had gone through.
The facial expressions can be controlled so quickly and effortlessly.
However, she heard the word "favoritism".
The fact that they reacted so quickly after learning they weren't favored suggests that these people must have some kind of problem.
Who wants to be... you know... without even knowing it?
Although this group of people said they were not...
But Zhu Zhuqing still secretly checked it herself while taking a shower.
It seems that there really isn't one.
However, what exactly is the identity of this group of people... or the person who saved me?
Zhu Zhuyun could clearly sense that the group of people serving her were not simple; they all possessed considerable cultivation levels.
Having high cultivation and being willing to serve others in a humble manner is not something that can be done easily.
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After washing up, Zhu Zhuqing reappeared in front of Xu Nian'an.
However, this time it wasn't a bath towel, but rather her black leather outfit.
" Zhu Zhuqing expressed her gratitude to her benefactor for saving her life and apologized for offending her benefactor upon waking up."
After regaining her composure and calm, Zhu Zhuqing blushed slightly and bowed to Xu Nian'an.
Beneath the Halo Mask, Xu Nian'an slowly opened her eyes.
"That's... that's it?"
Zhu Zhuqing clasped her small hands tightly together, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and dared not look at Xu Nian'an.
I'm so conflicted, I don't know what to say.
It took a long time before I finally mustered the courage to look up.
"I wonder what my benefactor wants Zhu Qing for?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian'an stood up.
"No, you really think I'm joking with you?"
"Since you can't offer me anything that interests me, then I'll repay you with my body."
Zhu Zhuqing raised her hand, her eyes wide, looking at Xu Nian'an in disbelief.
"You... you're serious!"
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Does this put you in a difficult position?
"Are you married?"
"My maid happened to examine you and said you are very healthy and suitable."
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Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head.
"To be honest, I am engaged. Even if I don't acknowledge this engagement, it's within my family..."
Before Zhu Zhuqing could finish speaking, Xu Nian'an nodded in agreement.
"Yes, it's good that you disagree. Don't marry that piece of shit fiancé of yours, just close your eyes and choose me."
"After all, I saved your life."
Without waiting, Zhu Zhuqing refused, Xu Nian'an turned around and walked outside.
"Come on, I'll take you to eat."
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"Why···!"
Zhu Zhuqing reached out her hand, but Xu Nian'an had already gone far away.
Helpless, Zhu Zhuqing could only chase after her, but for some reason... she couldn't catch up with Xu Nian'an, who was just walking quietly.
Suotuo Grand Hotel, first floor restaurant.
Xu Nian'an stopped there.
"I... I..."
Zhu Zhuqing wanted to refuse and explain.
Xu Nian'an waved his hand.
"Eat without talking."
After a simple meal, Xu Nian'an took a sip of water. "Now you can speak."
"I cannot agree to that, because it might bring utter destruction upon you and the forces behind you."
Oh···
"Hahaha!!!"
Xu Nian'an couldn't help herself.
"Then tell them to come find me. Remember, my name is Xu Niansheng."
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"No way, no way! I saved your life, and now you won't even agree to such a small request to repay me? You...!"
Zhu Zhuqing blushed.
Logically speaking, if someone saves your life, you shouldn't refuse their small request.
However, Xu Nian'an's requirements are not low either.
"To be honest, I saved your life. If you can't even ask for this much..."
Xu Nian'an kept saying "I saved your life," directly holding Zhu Zhuqing's life in his hands.
"My situation is rather special."
···
Before Zhu Zhuqing could continue, Xu Nian'an spoke on his own.
"I saved your life, it's like giving you a second chance at life."
···
"You····"
"I saved your life..."
"I saved your life! Can't you even grant me this small request? I stayed up all night watching over you, and you still misunderstood me... Don't you have any conscience?!"
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Zhu Zhuqing frowned, an unnatural blush rising on her face.
"Stop talking, please stop talking."
"I... I promised you, okay?!"
How could this man be so shameless? He'd throw away all his dignity just to get me to agree to this request.
Zhu Zhuqing was slightly out of breath. She thought about how she had no say in her own marriage, and since she couldn't make that decision, she looked at Xu Nian'an and decided to...
"I really am engaged. Can you give me some time to break off the engagement and then come find you?"
Xu Nian'an nodded upon hearing this.
"Of course, but don't even think about reneging on your promise, or I'll get angry."
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian'an's lips slowly curled upwards.
It's true, wearing a mask makes me feel a little lighter.
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing, if Xu Nian'an could hear her inner thoughts, she would only smile.
What's the point of having any shame when pursuing a girl?
Perhaps, only she would receive this kind of treatment.
"I, Zhu Zhuqing, would never lie."
Xu Nian'an nodded upon hearing this.
"Also, you have to promise me you won't get too close to men, or I'll consider it betrayal, and that could mean death~"
Zhu Zhuqing's face turned serious...
"Um."
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"How about we build some rapport first? Just lie in bed, I absolutely won't move."
Looking at Xu Nian'an's Halo Mask, Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth several times, wanting to speak but then closed it again.
No, I'm leaving today.
"School's starting soon."
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After the two parted, Xu Nian'an gave Zhu Zhuqing a token.
He said something that Zhu Zhuqing didn't understand.
If you want to see me, just show this token, and someone will come looking for you.
Just as I stepped out of the hotel, a blond boy walked towards me with his arm around a pair of twin sisters.
Their eyes met briefly.
"Absolutely amazing!"
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"I'm sorry, Young Master Dai, our hotel has already been booked."
Upon hearing this disheartening news, the blond youth slapped his shapely buttocks.
"Damn, how could I be so unlucky?"
"True sweeping nature."
Thinking of the girl I just met, she looked so young, how could she have grown so much?
No, I'm getting the urge.
"Today, I'm going in, even if it's the King of Heaven himself..."
Before he could finish speaking, the doorman pointed upwards and said...
"I'm so sorry, Young Master Dai, but someone from higher up has come this time."
The blond youth frowned.
"The governor's family?"
The doorman continued to shake his head.
"Even higher up than the governor!"