Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C271. Only You.

Chapter 271: Only You

Hua Zhi couldn't help but smile wryly at the thought of Shao Yao's unbridled temper when she was upset. But she didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Shao Yao wasn't someone who was unreasonable or lacked a sense of right and wrong.

"How's your wound? Is it serious?"

"It's just a little blood. It's fine now. It's not as bad as that time at the manor."

Yan Xi's worried expression was too obvious. Although Hua Zhi appreciated it, she also felt a little uncomfortable. Changing the subject, she said, "The hot water should be ready. You should go wash up and change your clothes."

Gu Yan Xi resisted the urge to hug her again. Once he'd done something once, he wanted to do it countless times. But that would be too presumptuous. He had finally seen a glimpse of her emotions towards him in Ah Zhi, and he didn't want to ruin it. Following her words, he walked to the next room.

Hua Zhi steadied her heart, which had been flustered by Yan Xi's arrival, and got up to go to the kitchen. She didn't have any intention of washing her hands and cooking a big meal. It was just that cooking was really not difficult for her. Thinking that he had been traveling for a long time and his appetite might not be very good, she asked Bao Xia to pick out one of the several cold dishes she had prepared earlier and made him a bowl of sour and spicy noodles.

As soon as she had finished setting the food, Gu Yan Xi came over after tidying up. Bao Xia covered her mouth and laughed, "These noodles were made by our young miss herself. Mr. Lu must eat every last drop."

Gu Yanxi was startled. Could this be... a bowl of noodles made by Ah Zhi herself?

Hua Zhi glanced at Bao Xia with a hint of annoyance. "What's there to talk about? And what's with that look, Yanxi?"

"It's not like you haven't seen me cook before. I used to teach Fu Dong personally."

Bao Xia chuckled mischievously, "But it can't be the same, can it, Mr. Lu?"

"Of course not," Gu Yanxi replied to Bao Xia, but his eyes didn't leave Hua Zhi. "I'll make sure to eat every last drop of the soup."

Hua Zhi tucked a stray hair behind her ear. "Eat slowly. I'm going to change."

Bao Xia turned her head and snickered, but then her nose felt inexplicably sour. When Miss had first gotten engaged, they thought Shen Qi was a perfect match, a suitable alliance. But when the Hua family fell on hard times and the Shen family stood idly by, they were furious and worried for Miss. Their Miss was so kind, so capable, it seemed like no one was good enough for her.

But who could say if that was a good thing?

If no one was good enough for her, did that mean she was destined to be alone for the rest of her life?

Thankfully, Mr. Lu had appeared, standing by her side during her most difficult times. He was her support, but unlike other men, he didn't confine her to the inner chambers in the name of love. And thankfully, thankfully, their Miss was wise and kind. Mr. Lu's sincerity was not in vain; he had finally waited for the clouds to part and the sun to shine.

If Mr. Lu became her husband, Miss wouldn't need to restrict herself to live the life she wanted.

Turning her back to Miss, Bao Xia bowed deeply to Gu Yanxi with reddened eyes. Their Miss deserved the best treatment, and she only hoped that Mr. Lu would not let her down.

Gu Yanxi watched the mistress and servant leave, sat at the table, and looked at the four cold dishes and the steaming bowl of noodles. The softness in his eyes was unseen by others. And just as he had said, he did not leave a single drop of soup.