Chapter 4: Eyebrow Ridge

  "Come here, little girl, it's not good for you to be sick." He said gently with a frown on his face.

  Nerve disease! Gu Xi cursed in his heart, "My luggage, put it down for me."

  Ling Hao Yu stopped the car and hastily followed up. He snatched her luggage and threw it into the carriage, regardless of how much Gu Xi scolded him. Without saying a word, he picked her up, disregarding how dirty and wet she was.

  "Damn you, put me down, let me go!" She felt a warmth spread through her body the moment she was picked up, and didn't know why. The sturdy and broad chest, the unfamiliar yet familiar scent, made her feel comfortable, but she struggled to break free, punching his shoulder desperately.

  "Give me quiet!" Ling Hao Yu had always been very overbearing, putting her in the passenger seat and fastening her seatbelt, then quickly running to the driver's seat to start the car. Through the rearview mirror, he saw that his clothes were stained and dirty, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

  He is a well-known young entrepreneur who puts work first, and he still doesn't have a girlfriend, which is somewhat unacceptable. He has never been interested in women until his career took off in recent years, when his mother kept introducing him to potential partners, but none of them caught his eye. At this age, he hasn't even had a single romantic relationship, and looking back, he can't help but wonder if there's something wrong with himself.

  "Neurosis!"

  Gu Xi calmed down and rolled her eyes at him, unknowingly fixing her gaze on his eyes. A hint of loneliness and sadness seeped out. She carefully sized up the self-made rich man who was definitely over thirty, with a gold watch on his hand, a high-quality suit, and shiny leather shoes. The total value of his outfit must be in the tens of millions. Perhaps it was because the car's heating was too comfortable, but she had just wanted to get out earlier, now she didn't want to leave the car anymore.

  All the way, they didn't speak but just listened to songs and only then did he discover that his disc was full of sad love songs. Such a bright exterior couldn't hide the weakness in her heart. Gu Xi soon fell asleep, he drove while gazing at her face, she had a pretty facial features, her white skin was wet from the rain and became rosy, good-looking: The latest chapter of "A宠 Not Turning Back". She's really a lovely girl, what attracted him most were those eyes that hid many untold stories, as well as her strong personality.

  Perhaps it was because of fate, he couldn't help but want to get close to her. Looking at her sleeping defenselessly, afraid that she would catch a chill, he gently picked her up and walked towards the house.

  "Hey, what...what are you doing?" Gu Xi was suddenly woken up, only to find himself in a stranger's arms, still half asleep. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, he tried to salvage his dignity by shouting fiercely.

  "What about you? Aren't you afraid?" Ling Hao Yu looked at her smiling with a pout, her angry expression was really captivating.

  Ignoring her struggles, no matter how hard she slapped his shoulder, he still held her tightly and carefully walked into the room. Hearing the sound of washing dishes, it must be the nanny Zhang Xiaohui who came over from his parents' villa to clean up. Zhang Xiaohui is only 18 years old this year, because Ling's mother's distant relative asked her to find a job for her. This little girl has been with the Ling family since she was one year old, and Mrs. Ling arranged for her to do chores around the house. Because she was a country girl who was very self-sufficient from a young age, her movements were quick and neat, and she was especially well-behaved.

  "Xiao Hui... Xiao Hui!" Ling Hao Yu loudly called out towards the kitchen.

  "Here... here! Brother, how did you come back so quickly?" The nanny heard the shout and immediately ran out, seeing Ling Hao Yu hugging a dirty little girl. Her expression changed from joy to shock. What's going on? Bringing her back in broad daylight? Brother has never brought a girl to this villa before.

  Although Ling Haoyu occasionally comes here alone, Zhang Xiaohui is diligent. Every day, she repeats the same work, washing all the bowls and chopsticks whether they are used or not. In such a elegant environment, it should be kept clean. She fixed her gaze on Gu Xi's body, as if seeing her sister who had passed away many years ago. That scene, she remembered forever.

  Memories date back to nine years ago, when my father's illness worsened and my mother could only rely on selling her labor, our family life was very difficult. My sister also had a pair of melancholic eyes, from which reflected the untold stories that she couldn't express. At that time, my sister and I went to the mountain together to pick herbs, rushing to the top of the mountain, when I was young and curious, ignoring my sister who was picking herbs not far away, I saw a few blooming orchids on the cliff edge, walking and walking until I was suspended in mid-air, I could only cry out loudly for my sister Xiao Lan. At that time, my sister was frightened, rushing to the side and finally managed to pull me up, but she herself fell backwards and hung down. Only a thin rope held her back, "Xiao Hui! Xiao Hui don't cry, if there's still a choice, I would still risk my life to save you."

  Hearing her sister's voice, Zhang Xiaohui's crying grew louder. Her sister, who was suspended in mid-air at the edge of the cliff, looked sorrowful but forced a smile, and she felt helpless, unable to even reach out to pull her up.

  "Sister, don't be afraid, I'll go call mom to come and save you!" Zhang Xiaohui got up and wanted to run back, but was knocked down again, with tears all over her face. Her tender hands pushed against the thorny ground, and she ran again, determined to get someone to pull her sister up.

  Everything is so unfair to my sister, she's just a two-year-old child who has to bear the burden of taking care of the family. Just a few steps away, the squeaky voice grew more frequent, "Little Hui is so obedient, listen to Mom." Zhang Xiaolan's face turned red as she struggled to climb up, it was as if everything was floating in her mind. The rope snapped, and everything would be over for her.

  "Sister... no...... What am I supposed to do without you, sister?" Watching her sister fall further and further away, only that pair of sorrowful eyes became clearer. From then on, she dreamed of her sister every day, waking up with tears streaming down her face. If she were still alive now, she would probably be about the same age as me.

  The walls were a warm, pinkish-beige color and spotlessly clean in every corner. The coffee table was made of amber-colored wood, and the large sofa looked inviting. On the wall hung a golden clock that ticked away, its rhythmic sound making Gu Xi feel more alert. She wore a bright red sweater with a cartoon character apron wrapped around her waist, and a noticeable black mole at the corner of her eye that seemed to be a tear mole. Her wheat-colored skin looked youthful and healthy. Her big, shining eyes were very cute. The only thing was that she dressed in an old-fashioned way, but if she made an effort to dress up, she might actually look like a beauty.

  Is he the only one in his family? Although the house is decorated warmly, it feels like there's no one around. Looking at Ling Hao Yu's impatient expression, he just let out a sigh and headed upstairs, kicking open the door and walking towards the bathroom. Seeing that the large spring bed in the bedroom wasn't even made, it was probably a guest room. Gu Xi was too busy observing his surroundings to remember why he had been carried into the bathroom by this strange man, until he was suddenly put down on the wide bathroom floor, at which point he realized just how overbearing this man was.