I reborn as second prince in beware of the villainess

Chapter 8: nine

Melissa and Qing were curious, then went where the street corner, Yona tried to call them back but no response from them, Melissa see this  a person lying in the ground. Qing and Melissa smell a nasty stench. Is he a bigger? His hair is an overgrown mess, he's super thin. Qing then saw that men is an werewolf, he wonder if Melissa will realize that, but he can see that he has potential and that what he and Melissa want for,

Qing ask Melissa "Melissa, I think this is what we looking for, what do you think?"
Melissa looking at the person and said "Qing, are you kidding me? He is the perfect one!"
Qing smile said "then what are we waiting for?"
Melissa give him a hand saying "hey! Why are down here on the floor? Are you hungry? Let me help you."

The beggar rise his head and look at the two of them, when he grab two of their hands, he was brought to duke estate along with Qing, because he was originally want to go to the duke estate to meet her, so he went along with them with some men's clothes. When they finish cleaning them up, the two of them know they have pick the right one. At the ball, Ian will probably have many girls throwing themselves at him. But even compared to all those beautiful women clinging to him, this man in front of me is far superior! In fact, he's got blindingly good looks! Since Qing think that if they can brought a more young handsome men, then they let Ian be humiliated, and that's the story of how they brought a beggar to Melissa home. But for Yona, she is annoyed.

Yona object her "my lady, are you out of your mind? How could you take in a beggar when you should be looking for a new dress?"
Melissa whisper to her "quadruple raise."
Yona then change her attitude saying "I just completely agree with you! How could I possibly stop you from helping those in need?! You're the example of nobles oblige!"
Qing think when he looking at Yona 'okay, I think I know how to deal with that maid now.'
Yona look at Melissa saying "I will put in my utmost effort to cooperate with you, my lady."
Melissa rolled her eyes thought 'Yona is seriously the most materialistic snob I've ever seen, in both my past life and current life.'
Melissa led him to the carriage "let's go, don't forget about Qing too."
Yona let Qing and the beggar in "get in, your highness, mr. beggar."

Qing, Melissa and other were being gone to the duke's estate quickly, but Melissa feel like she's forgetting something. Qing know what that is, but they were in a hurry so he didn't say anything about it. Meanwhile Jake was just staying in the corner and was wondering where did Melissa go. Luckily, the mansion was empty since the duke was away on official business, so we quickly sneaked him in through the back entrance. And so, their plan begin.

Melissa order her "Yona, prepare some bath water in my room. We need to wash him."
Yona ask them "you're going to wash him?"
Qing suggestion "how about let him do it himself, I also has some shampoo that he might like. And I has some clothe for him too."
Melissa agree said "your right, and Qing thank you for the shampoo, and Yona show him the way."

While they wait for him to get ready, Qing and Melissa decided to go over their plans again, since Qing had suggested that if they do the same way that Ian had done in front of Melissa, but then there's no written rule that they couldn't do that to him. Melissa was thinking of Qing, but unlike her, he has an royal family duties in his shoulder, his reputation is more important then her so he can't be in the option. Qing and Melissa only wanted to see the guest's reaction at the ball! To think that his fiancée, who was clinging to him just a day before, would come to the ball with another handsome man! Ian surely be bewildered amidst all the gossip and suspicion. Just when they done with his look, he just look so stunning that Qing might need a sunglasses to see this.

Qing amazed "wow! Melissa you sure do amazing at this job! Caring to be an hair stylist?"
Melissa answer Qing "stop teasing me with this would you? we have better thing to do."
Melissa turn to him and say "anyway...I'd like you to attend the ball as my partner."
The man turn his head to Qing and he answer "no, I just here to help out, not as a dance partner."
Melissa explain to him "but if you do choose to help me, I'll make sure to reward you generously. You don't need to learn any Additional manners or etiquette. Just stay by my side."
Qing see he is nodding and said "I think he agree Melissa, and if you smile it would be effective."
Melissa clap her hand as praising "yeah, that's it! You just have to stand there and smile like that! You're really handsome!"

Melissa first introduced Qing since he hasn't say his name yet, and the man is shocked that Qing is a royal family himself, but when it was his turn to introduce himself, he hesitated, they were curious as to why he didn't introduce himself. But he open his mouth they realize how will they know name if he didn't have a tongue! Yona suggestion that he should write word on the paper, he thank her and he quickly wrote that his name is 'nine'.

Qing shake his hand "hello nine, my name Qing, as the second prince, I would also like to be your friend. Would it be alright?"
Nine write quickly and give it to him "of course, Qing, I would love to be your friends."
Melissa said "I see... I'll be more careful next time nine."
Nine write quick and hand into Melissa "I was just a worthless beggar with no place to call home. I humbly thank you for giving me a new opportunity."
Melissa thought kinda guilt 'I feel like such a bi*h, using this kind guy for my own needs...'
Melissa invite him "we'll talk later, after we eat, and you too Qing."
Qing thank her "thank you, Melissa"