CH 9.1

Chapter 9.1 - The Nightingale 

Su Yan couldn't stand at the door, but she also didn't have thick enough skin to be carried inside the house by Bai Xingfan. Since that was the issue, she paused for a moment before stepping into the house with soiled bare feet without giving it much thought.

"You don’t have to think too much, just treat this as your own home." Bai Xingfan’s gentle voice gave Su Yan a bit of relief.

Typically, a host would say such things to the guests for the sake of politeness, but after gaining some understanding of Bai Xingfag, Su Yan knew that he didn’t just say that out of politeness. All in all, his speech and behaviour made her feel relieved and comfortable.

So if she didn’t accept this kindness, she would be a little cruel. "Ok…" Su Yan nodded.     

She subconsciously wanted to say "thank you,"  but as soon as she opened her mouth, she thought about what happened earlier and then closed her mouth. 

"Auntie will take you to the room, just ask her directly if you need anything. 

Bai Xingfan continued to explain.

"..."

When he didn’t get any response, Bai Xingfan sighed, turned around, and walked towards the stairs without saying a single word.

Su Yan was at a loss, but luckily the fat aunt came to her in time: "Come with me." The aunt led her to a certain room on the second floor.

That room was very large, with an attached bathroom, study, cloakroom, and balcony. The most interesting thing about that room was that it had floor-to-ceiling windows facing the blue Swan Lake.

After the fat aunty went, Su Yan decided to take a shower right away because she merely wanted to get rid of the wet wedding dress that was still on her body, and she actually didn’t have the mood to admire the pleasant view outside the window right now. 

When she came out of the bathroom after taking a shower, the aunt had already put some clean clothes on the bench at the door of the bathroom—the ladies' underwear and underwear were all disposable, and the skirt was new with a hang tag.

Su Yan couldn't help being taken aback, thinking: When did Bai Xingfan ask his aunt to prepare clothes for her? On the way back? This is too sweet, right?

As soon as she changed her clothes, there was a light knock on the door, and she immediately went to open it.

"Ms. Su, it’s time for lunch, let’s go and eat." The fat aunt gave her a gentle smile.

"Oh…ok…" Su Yan hurriedly followed the housekeeping aunt, fearing she had delayed Bai Xingfang from having his lunch. However, to her disappointment, she didn’t see Bai Xingfang there. As a guest, she definitely couldn’t declare war to seize the master, so she did not move her chopsticks, quietly and obediently sitting at the dining table waiting for him, even though she was extremely hungry now.

It was almost twelve o'clock, and it had been seven hours since she ate last.

The dining table was full of delicacies, almost all of which were her favourite dishes. But as she could only watch but not eat, it became a kind of torture.

After waiting for about ten minutes, she was already in great torment, swallowing her saliva continuously, and, at the same time, questioning Bai Xingfan in her heart: Why didn't you come? Why are you still not here? Why are you still not here? The dishes are getting cold!

After suffering through another five or six minutes, she heard footsteps coming from behind her. Su Yan's eyes glowed, prompting a swift turn. She quickly lost her twinkle when she realized it wasn't Bai Xingfang, but the fat aunty. 

When the aunty saw that Su Yan had not eaten a single bite, she was surprised: "Ms. Su, why haven't you eaten yet? Is the food not to your liking?"

"No, no, it's all my favourite dishes." Su Yan hurriedly explained, "I'm waiting for Mr. Bai."

The fat aunt suddenly realised, and said apologetically, "I'm really sorry, I forgot to tell you, Sir has already left." 

"Huh?" Su Yan was shocked and stunned. "When did he leave? Then when will he come back?" 

"I’m not sure, he is usually busy with work, but if you want to see him, you can call him directly." The fat aunty replied.

Su Yan was embarrassed: "I, I don't have a phone."

Actually, she didn’t have her phone with her now, and she didn’t even know where she was now.

The fat aunt smiled warmly, and comforted her: "Don't worry, it's all prepared for you, and it's on the bedside table in your room."

Su Yan was startled and looked at her aunt in disbelief.

The fat aunt said softly: "Don't worry, Sir, he has gone because he was very busy, and he will never ignore you. Don’t blame him."

Su Yan: "..." What does she mean by that?  These words, why do they sound weird? It seems that I am a clingy girlfriend who likes to make trouble for no reason. For God's sake,  I don't know Bai Xingfan well!  Su Yan’s mind became chaotic.

In order to avoid creating misunderstandings, Su Yan quickly explained: "How can I blame him? We are just ordinary friends." Worried that the atmosphere would be awkward, she used a tone that was half joking and half serious, but after she finished speaking, she regretted it, because this tone sounded too yin and yang...

"Ms, actually our Sir cares about you a lot. Before he went, he reminded us to take good care of you." The fat aunty didn't seem to understand Su Yan's words.

Su Yan: "..." The more you talk, the more mistakes you made. It's better to shut up.

This time, she learned her lesson, so she didn’t intend to continue the conversation, picked up the chopsticks, and began to eat: "Thank you."

However, the fat aunty thought Su Yan was angry because Bai Xingfac didn’t accompany her, quietly left the dining room, took her mobile phone, and sent a message to Bai Xingfang: "Sir, Ms. Su seems to be angry."

"What's wrong?" He replied after a few seconds.

"It seems because you didn't accompany her to lunch."