Capítulo 1863: 092. Conversation, Emotions Out of Control_3
“Sister is right. We earn three tis more than others from the boss, so naturally, we should work diligently and not leave on a whim just because soone gives us a look. However, I’m curious, aren’t you the boss’s maid? Why did you co out by yourself? And from what you said, it doesn’t sound like the boss sent you with a ssage. Hmph, leaving your post like this, isn’t that a little improper?”
The two girls in red qipao chattered back and forth, making Qiaoqiao want to glare but unable to, wanting to leave but unable to, standing there awkward and ashad.
Although it was still so ti before lunch, since today was Princess Hexiu’s wedding, many ca out to watch the spectacle, and after watching, they all passed by to eat.
Hence, Dong Tian was already filled with guests, and the main hall was bustling with people coming and going, all in high spirits.
Qiaoqiao and Xiao Linzi stood at the staircase, and from ti to ti, guests would pass by, making Qiaoqiao feel neither here nor there.
She was afraid that if she walked away, Xiao Linzi would follow the guests upstairs, and then she’d truly have no more chances to speak with him.
Seeing another guest approaching, Qiaoqiao didn’t move at all.
The two small girls at the staircase couldn’t help but frown and mock her, hoping she’d take the hint, but alas, this girl had as thick a skin as a city wall and didn’t budge.
Seeing the guest getting impatient, Xiao Linzi finally shook his head and turned towards the backyard.
Qiaoqiao was startled and then delighted, hurriedly lifting her skirt to follow him.
The backyard of Dong Tian was quite spacious, with chefs busy in the kitchen, making the vast courtyard seem sowhat empty.
Xiao Linzi sat leisurely on a stone bench in the courtyard, crossing his legs and watching the chefs bustling in and out.
Qiaoqiao saw his carefree deanor upon entering, and her heart stirred.
“Big brother.”
Qiaoqiao adjusted her attire as she walked, trying to present her most beautiful and gentle expression.
Xiao Linzi kept looking straight ahead, only responding with a muffled grunt.
Seeing him ignore her, Qiaoqiao bit her lip, took two more steps, and stood right in front of him, blocking his view of the kitchen.
Xiao Linzi squinted his long eyes, retracting his gaze, which was colder than the fierce winter wind, now resting icily on Qiaoqiao.
“What do you want to say?”
Whether it was his gaze or his tone that was too cold, Qiaoqiao shivered involuntarily, stepping back two steps, her little heart pounding anxiously.
“Big brother, I, I.”
Qiaoqiao stamred a bit, then suddenly found her voice and quickly said, “I’m here to apologize for that day. I’m sorry, big brother. I didn’t know you were already with Second Miss Lin. I was just so happy that day that I couldn’t help…”
“Couldn’t help?”
Xiao Linzi cut her off rcilessly, casting a disdainful, scornful glance at her.
That glance turned Qiaoqiao pale, and she murmured, “Yes, yes, I couldn’t help it.”
“Ha!”
Xiao Linzi’s laughter was loud, so much so that even the chefs in the kitchen couldn’t help but poke their heads out to look.
But his laughter carried no warmth, sounding more like a cold chuckle.
“Do you even know what ‘couldn’t help it’ ans? You, a girl from a beggar’s background, also know about ‘couldn’t help it’? Ha, Qiaoqiao, if I recall, I was the one who gave you that na, right?”
Qiaoqiao was a bit confused, having just said she couldn’t help it, yet why was her big brother finding it so amusing? She wasn’t well-read, and she learned this phrase from Lan Hua and the others. Did she use it incorrectly just now?
The earlier part she didn’t understand, but the latter part she clearly did.
“Yes, big brother, you gave that na. You said I looked pretty…”
“So you got thoughts you shouldn’t have!”
When it ca to hitting where it hurts, Xiao Linzi considered himself second to none.
Seeing Qiaoqiao’s lips pale and trembling, Xiao Linzi felt not a hint of sympathy for her, clearly still angry about the incident that day.
“Big brother, are you angry? I, I really didn’t an it that day, truly didn’t. Had I known about you and Second Miss Lin, I would never have hugged you. Moreover, big brother, I have no hidden intentions; I just felt a surge of joy after not seeing you for so long. That’s all, really!”
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