No one noticed Lou Xinyu; all the servants were following behind Ran Xiangsi, and since Housekeeper Wu recognized the old woman, they dared not show the slightest hint of neglect.
That’s right, the old woman was Xing Chen’s mother, Xiahou Xiu Yun, in disguise.
She lay on the ground, clutching her leg, seemingly in a lot of pain.
Ran Xiangsi walked over and was just about to help her up when a maid stopped her.
"Young Madam, be careful. There have been so many elderly people playing the ’bump’ game recently..." The maid was cautious and felt something was off about this old woman.
Ran Xiangsi’s hand froze for a moment. Looking down at Xiahou Xiu Yun again, she thought it was strange too. How did she suddenly fall?
This old lady was indeed a bit odd.
Yet, Xiahou Xiu Yun was having a blast pretending, letting out a couple more pitiful sobs, "Oh dear, I’m so unlucky, falling down and no one to help, oh... it hurts so bad!"
"..." Ran Xiangsi raised an eyebrow, feeling even more suspicious of the old lady. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novᴇl(ꜰ)ire.ɴet
But hearing her cry out in such pain, she couldn’t help but feel a bit sympathetic. Without overthinking, she bent down to help Xiahou Xiu Yun stand up.
"If she’s playing the ’bump’ game, there’s nothing I can do. My husband’s wealthy, after all," Ran Xiangsi muttered to herself. After all, it was Xing Chen’s doorstep she fell in front of. Even if it was a scam, Xing Chen would handle it.
And if it wasn’t a scam, she couldn’t just leave her to suffer.
Upon hearing this, Xiahou Xiu Yun frowned slightly and quickly said, "Young lady, you’re so kind. Don’t worry! I’m not here to scam anyone. I’m just... oh, I’m so thirsty. Could you get me some water?"
"As long as you’re not here to scam," Ran Xiangsi smiled warmly, "Can you walk? Let me help you inside to sit for a while. You said you were here to visit relatives? Didn’t find them? Do you remember their phone number? I can help you find them."
Ran Xiangsi kept talking, thinking about how to help this old lady.
There was no helping it; she was just naturally kind-hearted.
"Uh... let me think..." Xiahou Xiu Yun stalled, her eyes busy scanning Ran Xiangsi.
Good figure, slender and well-proportioned, curvy, soft hands, smooth and delicate skin...
Her attire was decent, with long flowing hair and a natural fragrance... Not bad at all.
She had heard Housekeeper Wu call her ’Young Madam’ earlier, so it seemed her son had good taste in women after all.
Ran Xiangsi supported Xiahou Xiu Yun, walking towards the villa...
Housekeeper Wu stood aside, too scared to say a word, fearing he might say something wrong and get scolded by the old lady!
He quickly stepped aside and called Xing Chen.
"Young Master? Please come back quickly, something’s happened!"
Housekeeper Wu was frantic. Unexpectedly, it was Ping Le who answered.
Surprised, Ping Le raised an eyebrow, curiously asking, "What’s wrong, Uncle Wu? What happened?"
"Ping Le? Why you? Where’s the Young Master?" Housekeeper Wu was almost dying of anxiety...
"Young Master is in a meeting. Quickly, tell me what happened!" Ping Le was dying of curiosity too...
"Oh, it’s a long story! Just tell the Young Master that the old madam has come, and... and she’s done some strange things. It’s really urgent, please get the Young Master back quickly!"