mtl008 Chapter 270 The Charm of Books Arrives
Chapter 270 The Charm of Books Arrives
Shi Wanxia held Cui Zhihao's hand tightly, as if trying to transfer her strength to him. She tilted her head slightly, looking at Cui Zhihao's slightly haggard but still resolute profile, her heart filled with heartache.
She knew that from the moment Choi Ji-ho decided to leave his family, they embarked on a thorny path, but she had no regrets. As long as she could be with him, she would gladly endure any hardship, even if it meant going through fire and water.
Cui Zhihao gently patted Shi Wanxia's hand, then turned to look at Ye Wenshu, his expression calm yet resolute: "Miss Ye, thank you for your concern. But this matter is settled, and once I have made my choice, I will not turn back. My family has its considerations, and I have my own principles."
Ye Wenshu bit her lip slightly. She knew in her heart that Cui Zhihao's mind was made up, and there was no point in saying anything more.
But she couldn't bear to see the two of them wandering aimlessly like this, so after thinking for a moment she said, "Young Master Cui, Miss Shi, if you don't mind, I have a manor in the city. It's not luxurious, but it can provide temporary shelter from the wind and rain. You can go there and settle down first, and then make further plans."
Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia exchanged a glance, both seeing gratitude and hesitation in each other's eyes.
They knew Ye Wenshu meant well, but they didn't want to accept her kindness for no reason and incur a debt of gratitude. However, their current situation left them with little choice.
“Miss Ye, we will always remember your great kindness. But this favor…” Cui Zhihao hesitated.
Ye Wenshu interrupted him with a smile: "Young Master Cui, there's no need to be so formal. Although we haven't known each other for long, I respect your character."
"Now that you and Miss Shi are in trouble, how can I stand idly by? Consider it a loan from me, and you can repay it if you have the opportunity in the future."
After a moment's hesitation, Cui Zhihao finally bowed and thanked her, saying, "In that case, we will respectfully accept your offer. I will always remember Miss Ye's kindness."
Ye Wenshu nodded slightly, instructed her maid to tell the two the address of the estate, gave them a few more instructions, and then took her leave.
Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia watched Ye Wenshu's departing figure, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. The coldness and warmth of human relationships in this world were vividly displayed at this moment.
Soon, following the address given by Ye Wenshu, Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia finally found the house hidden in the city.
The house is surrounded by green trees, quiet and secluded, like a paradise, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the world.
Looking at the slightly old but ancient door in front of her, Shi Wanxia felt a mix of emotions.
The future is full of unknowns, but as long as Choi Ji-ho is by her side, she feels fearless.
Just as they were about to push open the door and begin a new chapter in their lives, a beautiful figure suddenly appeared before them, as nimble as a swallow in flight.
Shi Wanxia stared intently, her eyes widening in shock. It was Shu Yun, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and all the little moments we had shared in the past flooded my mind.
When Shuyun first saw Shi Wanxia, the joy in her eyes instantly bloomed like fireworks, illuminating her entire being.
She trembled with excitement and rushed forward without thinking, embracing Shi Wanxia tightly as if she wanted to pour all the worries and longing of the past few days into this one hug.
"Sister Shi, I'm so glad you're alright!"
Shuyun's voice was thick with sobs, filled with the relief of surviving a disaster and the joy of regaining what was lost.
“We were all terribly worried. We…we were all planning to go to the Golden Palace and present a petition from the people to plead for your life. If you were…”
"If anything happens to you, we won't live either! You are my benefactor. We couldn't be together in life, but we beg to be buried together in death!"
She spoke haltingly, her emotions running high, and she could barely contain herself, tears streaming down her face, soaking Shi Wanxia's shoulder.
Hearing Shuyun's heartfelt words, Shi Wanxia felt both moved and somewhat amused.
She gently patted Shuyun's back and softly comforted her, "I'm fine, aren't I? I'm sorry for making you worry."
Shuyun still held Shi Wanxia tightly, crying her heart out. Her gentle, dignified, and beautiful face was now covered in tears, making her look even more pitiful.
Shi Wanxia felt sorry for her and couldn't help but tease her, "My beautiful darling, don't cry anymore. I'm fine, aren't I? Young Master Cui is still watching."
Shuyun then seemed to wake from a dream, realizing that Cui Zhihao was also there.
A blush instantly spread across her cheeks. Somewhat embarrassed, she quickly stepped out of Shi Wanxia's embrace, hurriedly wiping away her tears with a handkerchief. Then, she straightened her clothes and bowed gracefully to Cui Zhihao.
"Please forgive my rudeness, young master. I was a little out of line just now." Shuyun's voice was soft and melodious, with a hint of shyness.
Seeing this, Cui Zhihao smiled gently, waved his hand lightly, and said, "Miss Shuyun, don't be so polite."
His eyes held a faint smile and an understanding of Shuyun's style; after all, when emotions run high, it's easy to lose control.
Looking at Shuyun and Cui Zhihao, Shi Wanxia felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
She took Shuyun's hand and asked, "By the way, what are you doing here?"
Shuyun slightly raised her head, her eyes still glistening with tears, but her expression revealed a hint of determination and joy.
“Sister Shi, ever since your accident, I have been searching everywhere for your whereabouts. Later, I learned that Miss Ye was willing to help, so I begged her to let me wait for you here.”
"I thought that no matter what, I had to see you as soon as possible and know that you were safe and sound."
Shi Wanxia felt a warmth in her heart again. She held Shuyun's hand tightly and said, "Good sister, thank you for your hard work."
Choi Ji-ho watched this scene quietly, his heart filled with emotion. In this turbulent world, this sincere friendship was especially precious.
Shi Wanxia is kind-hearted and sincere, so she naturally attracts many loyal and devoted friends.
He secretly vowed to work even harder to protect Shi Wanxia and those who cared about her, so that they would never suffer again.
"Let's go inside first. We can talk about it slowly inside," Cui Zhihao said softly, his eyes showing a hint of fatigue, but even more so, anticipation for the future.
The three of them walked into the house together. The courtyard was filled with various flowers and plants, which, though not rare, were full of vitality. Sunlight dappled the ground, creating patches of light and shadow, as if telling a story of peaceful times.
They went inside, where the furnishings were simple yet tidy, exuding a warm atmosphere.
Shuyun busied herself pouring tea for Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia, her movements swift yet elegant. Shi Wanxia looked around, her heart filled with gratitude.
She knew that from this moment on, this place would be their temporary safe haven, and with Shuyun and Cui Zhihao by her side, the future might be difficult, but it would also be full of hope.
"Shuyun, has there been any news from outside during this time?"
Shi Wanxia asked, a hint of worry in her eyes.
Shu Yun frowned slightly, handed a cup of tea to Shi Wanxia, and said, "Sister Shi, there are many rumors outside, but most of them are untrue. However, the imperial court seems to still be paying attention to your matter, and Miss Ye is also secretly working to smooth things over for you."
Cui Zhihao nodded slightly and said, "It seems we still need to be careful and not let our guard down."
Shi Wanxia gently grasped Cui Zhihao's arm and said, "Brother Cui, no matter what happens, we'll face it together."
Looking into Shi Wanxia's determined eyes, Cui Zhihao was deeply moved.