Chapter 6: Flirting with the Charming Maid

The Lin Family Fortress has strict rules and is not to be provoked lightly. If someone accidentally breaks something, a simple apology may suffice. However, if one acknowledges their mistake yet refuses to change their behavior and maintains a poor attitude, it would not be surprising to see them driven out of the Lin Family Fortress amidst a flurry of blows.

After much evasion, Gao Xu said earnestly: "In our hometown, we uphold the custom of honoring our words; once something is given, it cannot be taken back. Since the Lin family is prosperous and influential, this colored diamond shall be presented to Miss Dongmei. If you continue to decline, it would imply that you find my gift to be of inferior quality"

To be precise, it is difficult to find a suitable husband to marry into the Lin family

Dongmei was narrating the amusing stories of several martial arts competitions for marriage with great enthusiasm. By chance, she glanced at Gao Xujun's handsome face, and suddenly a thought sprouted in her mind: "I wonder how skilled Young Master Gao is in martial arts. He is such a good person; if he could become my son-in-law, then... ... Ugh, ugh, ugh, what a shameless girl you are, what are you thinking? There's no need for a maid accompanying the bride to be so anxious... ..." ... Ugh, ugh, ugh, what a shameless girl you are, what are you thinking? There's no need for a maid accompanying the bride to be so anxious... ..."

In order to distract the senior members, Gao Xu prepared numerous plans, and fortunately, Zhu Hao was a person of very little patience; the first tactic he employed was successful.

Dongmei was bought into the Lin family fortress at a young age, having grown up there. It is said that with the master’s nobility comes the servant’s glory. Lin Yue Ru, endowed with exceptional talent, inherited the family’s dual swordsmanship at an early age. By the age of thirteen, no boy in Suzhou could match her skills. In the hearts of the young maidservants, this remarkable young lady, who was no less than any man, was undoubtedly their greatest pride

Tang Meier is extremely shrewd; if she is not at ease with Zhu Hao and decides to come over to take a look herself, that would be dangerous

Listening to Gao Xu's praise, Dong Mei's face radiated with a glow of pride. However, when she saw the pink diamond, her eyes involuntarily brightened, and she quickly declined, saying: "Young master, you are truly too kind. Such precious jewelry is something we absolutely cannot accept. I hope you will retract your generous offer!"

In fact, this also involves a hidden attribute—charm

Dongmei also harbored some suspicion; she deliberately brought up Lin Yue Ru to see if Gao Xu was like those martial arts young heroes of the past, flattering her merely to get closer to the young lady. At this moment, seeing that Gao Xu showed little interest in Lin Yue Ru, she felt a sense of joy in her heart, and her smile became even more radiant.

Gao Xu noticed that Dong Mei's face suddenly turned as red as fire, and he couldn't help but feel a bit surprised. He hadn't expected that his charm could make the young girl think of spring so quickly. He was still contemplating how to get to the point in a way that would not seem abrupt, yet would leave a deep impression on the young maid, so that she would immediately report back to Lin Yue Ru.

Little maid has no way to repay the generous gift from Young Master Gao, so I will present a sword dance as a token of gratitude. I hope Young Master will not hesitate to offer guidance

It is evident that although the reincarnators are enthusiastic individuals dedicated to exorcising demons, their treatment is far inferior compared to characters like Xu Lang. If Gao Xu cannot change Dong Mei's impression, he is likely to face some hardships in the upcoming period

As soon as the monitoring personnel left, Gao Xu immediately began to implement the plan

Gao Xu noticed her cheeks were flushed, resembling pearls with a rosy hue, and beautiful jade radiating light, which made him silently praise her. In terms of appearance, Dong Mei would undoubtedly be considered a campus beauty if placed on Earth. Moreover, she was well-educated, gentle, and virtuous, likely the dream partner that many could only wish for. However, in the context of a wealthy household in ancient times, she was merely a maidservant, illustrating the disparity between individuals' fates.

Gao Xu's gaze is quite sharp; the vase he broke is of moderate value, insufficient to attract the attention of Lin Tiannan and Lin Yueru, yet it is not something an ordinary servant can decide upon. Thus, the intermediary level is solely in the hands of the steward and the favored maid.

Gao Xu noticed that the remaining people had already dispersed, each busy with their own matters. He thought to himself that an opportunity had come, and quickly put on a look of guilt. He first praised the back garden of the Lin family fortress to the skies, then he admired the magnificent landscape and gardens within the fortress. Finally, he solemnly took out a pink diamond, indicating that he would use it as compensation

Lin Tiannan's guidance in martial arts for his daughter has undoubtedly been successful, but it has raised another issue. Lin Yue Ru, who has few rivals among her peers and possesses exceptionally high standards, believes that any man who cannot surpass her daughter is nothing but a coward. Several times during martial arts competitions held for courtship, she has left those self-important young gentlemen in a state of utter defeat, to the extent that she has found it difficult to marry off.

Even so, Gao Xu's actions had to be carried out in the shortest possible time. Fortunately, he was lucky; by smashing a vase, he finally managed to draw out the character from the storyline he wished to meet.

Chunlan, Xiaozhu, Qiugu, and Dongmei, these four beautiful maidens, if just one of them appears, will fulfill Gao Xu's objective

In his previous life, Gao Xu's five main attributes upon entering the space were not particularly outstanding compared to others. However, his charm attribute was exceptionally high, starting at 10 points. Unfortunately, he only gradually became aware of this advantage much later, and in doing so, he had already missed many opportunities.

In such a short period, there has been such a significant improvement, which is partly due to Gao Xu's great charm, and also because Dong Mei is merely a minor character in the plot. If it were Lin Yue Ru, it is likely that even a few compliments, along with the gift of colored diamonds, would only manage to increase the favorability by 5 points, which would be quite remarkable

Throughout the entire conversation with Dongmei, messages indicating an increase in favorability continuously emerged. By the time the colorful diamond was placed on the slender fingers of the charming maid, the favorability had already risen to 50 / 100

However, sometimes ordinary individuals can also play a significant role

According to her, Lin Yue Ru is currently not at home, so they do not need to attend to her. Gao Xu felt a tightness in his heart upon hearing this and hurriedly pretended to ask casually. After learning that Lin Yue Ru would definitely return in six hours along with the *illustrated book*, he finally felt relieved

Upon entering the hall, Gao Xu's attitude underwent a complete turnaround, as he sincerely admitted his mistakes. He was already handsome and well-groomed, and his demeanor was gracious, with an exceptional manner of speaking, which immediately won the favor of all the attendants.

This character in the story is neither Lin Tian Nan, the master of the Lin family, nor Lin Yue Ru, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, but rather the personal maid beside Lin Yue Ru

Upon the appearance of the maid Dongmei, Gao Xu initially attempted to argue deliberately, which greatly displeased her. However, since the garden was a public space and there were guests being received in the fortress, Dongmei took Gao Xu to another side hall to speak.

Charismatic reincarnators are more likely to gain the favor and affection of narrative characters, significantly increasing their opportunities to recruit narrative followers and subordinates, while also enhancing the success rate of charm-related skills

In addition to the five main attributes, reincarnators also possess five hidden attributes, with charisma being one of them

Butler Lin Zhong has served the Lin family for three generations, and even Lin Tiannan holds him in high regard, giving him a very high status. It is unlikely for him to appear. The four maidservants have served Lin Yuetong since childhood, forming a deep bond with her. Although Lin Yuetong has a stubborn and willful temperament, she is kind-hearted and treats them as if they were sisters. Therefore, among the servants, these four maidservants hold a position just below that of the highest-ranking individuals.

Of course, the likelihood of such a situation occurring is quite low. After all, Gao Xu's performance has already left a preconceived impression in the minds of the three veterans. In their view, a newcomer to the realm of reincarnation certainly has no need to engage in such deception. Therefore, Tang Meier's instruction to Zhu Hao to keep an eye on Gao Xu was merely a precautionary instinct, and she did not genuinely take it to heart.

After the favorability level rose to 50 points, Dongmei's attitude changed once again, and she took the initiative to act as a guide, leading Gao Xu on a tour of Linjiabao.

Certainly, the existence of the five hidden attributes is not known even to seasoned players like Tang Meier, let alone newcomers. It is only after advancing to the second difficulty level that one will gradually come into contact with them

"Young Master, this... this little maid absolutely cannot do that!" Dongmei exclaimed softly, covering her mouth, her appearance both adorable and charming, with a look of bewilderment mixed with disbelief.

This time, Gao Xu would naturally not repeat the same mistakes. In fact, although he has the advantage of rebirth, he is still a complete novice. As the saying goes, a clever housewife cannot cook without rice. To resolve Tang Mei'er’s ruthless killing scheme, if he does not rely on his charm, he may truly have little confidence.

The so-called "Xiang Zhuang dancing the sword is aimed at Pei Gong"; Gao Xu's ultimate intention is naturally tied to Lin Yue Ru. However, with his level of cunning, how could he be seen through by a little girl like Dong Mei? As they chatted, Dong Mei instead steered the conversation back to her own young lady.

Dongmei was dressed in a vibrant green outfit, her skin as white as snow, and her face was delicate and charming. At that moment, she pursed her lips and smiled gently at Gao Xu, making a gesture of greeting and saying, "Young master, there is no need for such formality. You have come from afar as a guest; this trivial matter is not worth your concern."