126, Apology (1 more)
Though such words were spoken, they were merely courtesy.
When Xie Zhinuan said this, Yuanbao listened but dared not take it seriously.
This Miss Xie, neither motivated by money nor daunted by power, was not an easy person to manipulate.
“Alright, alright, Miss Xie, whatever is convenient for you!” Yuanbao took the basket and hurried back with it.
Xie Zhinuan smiled and turned to call for dinner.
Perhaps because of yesterday’s incident, everyone was being somewhat cautious, but Xie Zhinuan smiled and did not expose them.
“Let’s eat!”
Yuanbao, carrying the basket, returned promptly to set the table for Li Hengyi: pork bone congee with cured meat, cold cucumber salad, quite simple dishes.
Li Hengyi did not speak, took his chopsticks and ate little by little.
It was indeed the familiar taste, and the slight frustration in his heart dissipated, calming down for dinner.
Yuanbao watched from the side, feeling pity for his master and thinking about how difficult it was for himself.
Miss Xie was truly heartless…
At that moment, Yuanbao suddenly understood: from the beginning, it was not Xie Zhinuan seeking them out but them seeking Xie Zhinuan. Their sincerity had not been enough from the start, making Xie Zhinuan not even consider them her own, let alone friends. That’s why she could let go so easily without any hesitation.
Taking a light breath, Yuanbao waited for Li Hengyi to finish eating, then went inside to clean up.
Yuanbao realized that today’s meal portions were small; after his master had eaten, there was none left for him.
“…”
Silently gathering the dishes, Yuanbao went to the kitchen to eat the communal meal with everyone.
But his heart just wasn’t in it.
He knew that Xie Zhinuan had definitely done it on purpose, she didn’t want to deal with him anymore.
After dinner, Yuanbao went to the storeroom to find things.
He took several pounds of fresh walnuts, one pound of white fungus, a box of Bird’s Nest, and one Ginseng.
After some thought, he also took a pound of Dried Dendrobium to Xie Zhinuan’s home.
After Xie Zhinuan finished dinner, she moved a chair to the doorway to watch the sunset, with Dahuang kneeling beside her, occasionally eating the corn cobs she fed him.
One woman and one donkey, an exceptionally harmonious scene.
“Miss Xie!” Yuanbao called out softly, with more sincerity and respect than before.
“…” Xie Zhinuan turned her head to look at him.
From his voice, she could tell the difference from the past.
Holding the items with both hands, he smiled lightly.
Actually, she didn’t have any other intention; she simply didn’t make enough food for dinner to consider Yuanbao.
“Give these items to the silly girl. I’ll cook something extra for your master tomorrow!” Xie Zhinuan said casually.
She never thought that these items were meant for her to eat.
She just cooked for his master, and if she made more, she had some, and she shared some with him too.
Her thoughts were clear, her vision was sharp, Xie Zhinuan truly didn’t care.
“Thanks a lot, Miss Xie. You’ve worked hard!” Yuanbao hurriedly spoke out.
It sounded a bit like flattery.
Xie Zhinuan chuckled, “There’s no need for such formality between us, it’s just mutual benefit!”
“Hehe!” Yuanbao gave an even more embarrassed laugh and quickly went to give the items to the silly girl.
Then he came back to Xie Zhinuan’s side, “Miss Xie, are you watching the sunset?”
“Not entirely. My dog Routuan ran out, and I am waiting for it to return!”
The dog was smart and knew the way home, but since it was the first time it had run off, she was not at ease and was waiting for it at the door.
“Do you want me to have someone look for it in the village?”
“No need, it will be back soon!”
Yuanbao did not insist any further.
In fact, he thought that it was just a dog and perhaps not that important.
But he dared not voice that opinion.
Bowing with a cupped fist towards Xie Zhinuan, he solemnly said, “Miss Xie, I have offended you previously, please forgive my rudeness!”
Chapter 128