Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
During the sponge bath, Nian Junting felt a little uncomfortable because the stewardâs hands were too rough, not as soft and tender as Luosangâs. Her hands felt like silk on his skin.
Also the steward was too heavy-handed, not as gentle as Luosang.
Furthermore, the steward had a strange scent, which was nothing like the refreshing aroma that he could sense from Luosang when she got near him. He really didnât like the scent from the steward.
So, Nian Junting glanced at the steward in dislike. The steward was frightened badly as he didnât know what he did wrong.
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After the sponge bath, Nian Junting went out of the bathroom and saw Nian Xi talking to Luosang by a window.
âLetâs go put on fireworks, ignore my brother,â she said.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âI hired her to take of me, not to play with you,â Nian Junting pulled a long face and said without showing any patience or gentleness some brothers would show to their little sisters.
âThereâs only our father and grandparents in this house, who am I supposed to play with?â Nian Xi stomped her foot and pouted, saying, âThe steward will take care of you anyway.â
âNo,â Nian Junting turned down her request, then said to Luosang, âLuosang, go get me some grapefruit, I want some.â
âSo grapefruit-peeling again. He has eaten four grapefruits in one day. Canât he get tired of that? What a grapefruit-eating monster,â thought Luosang.
âExcuse me, Miss. Nian, I need to peel grapefruits,â Luosang gave Nian Xi a very helpless smile and said.
Looking at her back, Nianxi felt deeply sorry for her. âBrother, can I borrow Sister Luosang for half a day tomorrow afternoon?â said Nianxi to her brother, âI think Sister Luosang is really a nice person, but sheâs thirty and is still unmarried. Tomorrow, Aunt Rongâs son will come to visit Grandpa, and I want to introduce him to Sister Luosang. I plan to take them to a movie, as a hot film will be on tomorrow. Maybe theyâll like each other.â
Aunt Rong used to be their grandmotherâs carer. She was really nice, so her entire family was taken care of by the Nian Family. Her son was named Rong Ye, thirty-four years old. He had contracted for an orchard, and had been managing it well. He wasnât bad-looking, and was unmarried.
Nian Junting paused briefly when hearing his sister, and soon began shaking his head.
âBrother, donât be so cruel. Itâs only gonna be one afternoon. Perhaps, one decision of yours will lead to a wonderful marriage,â Nian Xi begged him, âRong Ye is gentle and hardworking, while Sister Luosang is kind and capable. I really think theyâll be a good match.â
âLuosang wonât like Rong Ye,â said Nian Junting affirmatively.
âWhy not?â Asked Nian Xi.
Nian Junting glanced at her, his eyes were saying âYouâre so stupidâ.
âCanât you see that Luosang likes me?â He asked his sister.
Nian Xi was dumbfounded to hear that. âI truly canât...â she blinked and said.
Nian Junting snorted slightly, wondering why would someone as handsome and smart as himself has a little sister as silly and slow-minded as Nian Xi. âIf she isnât fond of me, would she risk her own safety to save me yesterday? Didnât you say it yourself that even as my sister you wouldnât shield me against that bucket of piss? And, thereâs something you donât know yet. Sheâs been trying to allure me all the time, regardless of settings. Wasnât that clear enough? She only has me in her heart now,â he said.
Nian Xi was speechless.
She felt that she had a group of crows flying across her mind while cawing loudly. As her brother had always been strangely confident, she surely didnât believe what he said.
âBut itâs not good for her to carry a torch for me like that,â Nian Junting suddenly frowned and said, âSheâs not my type at all. Ah, never mind, you should introduce her to Rong Ye. She might come round and see him as the second best choice.â
âAlright...â Nian Xi felt that her brain wasnât even working.
At that moment, Luosang walked over, carrying a cut-up grapefruit.