Chapter 2

Liang Siyue turned her head and was momentarily stunned

A moment of silence

He rarely confronts Pan Lanlan directly, as he cannot lower himself to engage in such undignified behavior

Indeed, Liang Siyue was momentarily stumped by him

She indeed feels wronged, but she also understands that the true culprit is not Liu Yubai

At this point, Zhou Xun also sensed that the atmosphere was not right

Wang Ma responded repeatedly.

To be precise, I have seen it on television

Pan Lanlan performed such a clumsy act in front of him, but it is merely because she is confident that he is not the type to take out his anger on the innocent

Liang Siyue opened the back door of the kitchen and went to the backyard to take down the clothes from the clothesline, folding them and holding them in her arms

Liang Siyue said: "Please allow me to move out and live with my father."

Zheng Ma is washing vegetables, clearly feeling restless.

Liang Siyue said: "Last night, I did not dare to disturb my wife. I went upstairs to check the room on the second floor, which was still empty, so I took the liberty of moving in."

The left turn signal was still on, the window was rolled down, and Liu Yubai looked over.

The person has been seen by her

Liu Yubai was indeed sitting on the sofa in the living room

She looked at Liu Yubai, adopting a mediator's demeanor to persuade for reconciliation: "Miss Liang has just arrived and is unfamiliar with the rules; it was not intentional to offend. Yubai, please calm down."

She pushed the window open to its fullest extent, nimbly climbed onto the windowsill, and directly flipped herself out.

A bit wild

Wang Ma rushed over in a hurry

Is the room where Miss Liang is staying arranged by you

It is no wonder that Mother Zheng has her own stance

Pan Lanlan happily called her son into the house, and gave Liang Siyue a warning glance, signaling her to stop being unappreciative.

Liang Siyue fell silent

It is not impossible to help you, but first tell me, who arranged it?

Pan Lanlan said, "That was also my oversight; I forgot to make arrangements for you"

Turning to Liu Yubai, "Wang Ma has finished tidying up. You should check it before leaving, so that you can feel at ease."

Liu Yubai said nothing, nor did he look at her again; he simply turned and closed the door to the room. As he walked out, he called for another maid in the house to come over and clean and disinfect the room, restoring it to its original state

Liu Yubai gave a faint nod.

Liang Siyue took a step forward and looked at Liu Yubai, "I apologize, Mr. Liu, it was my lack of understanding that caused the offense"

The suitcase was pushed aside, and the door was closed.

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Pan Lanlan turned her gaze towards Liang Siyue, "Miss Liang?"

Liang Siyue gritted her teeth

This direction is far from both the living room and the dining room, so shouting over there will not be heard.

Liu Yubai: "... ..."

Pan Lanlan looked at her with an expression that suggested she was about to leave, and exclaimed, "What is going on?"

She closed the back door and looked at Zheng Ma

"Then stay for dinner," Pan Lanlan said with a smile, turning to see Liang Siyue still standing there in a daze, urging her to hurry and find Wang Ma

Liang Siyue plans to leave the Liu residence to find Liang Guozhi

Her voice carries a crisp and chilling quality, as does her gaze

After a short while, Wang Ma arrived at the stairway on the second floor, "What instructions do you have, Madam?"

Zheng Ma's expression froze

For a moment, no one spoke

Liu Yubai did not get angry; instead, he smiled.

After hesitating for a moment, she picked up her suitcase and went downstairs

Liu Yubai waited for a few seconds before rolling up the car window

Last night, Liang Siyue had just settled in, and the items in the suitcase had not yet been taken out

Liu Yubai said: "I cannot hear you. Come out and speak to me in person."

Liu Yubai stood on the stairs, looking down at her, his face remarkably cold. "Everything is in order, the room is locked. You keep the key, and from now on, no one is allowed to enter except for your regular cleaning duties."

As the person reached the door, they remembered that they had two pieces of clothing hanging in the yard behind the kitchen, so they set down their suitcase and headed towards the back kitchen

There is something to attend to, let's do it next time

In the end, he mocked: "Since you enjoy being used as a pawn so much, then stay here and enjoy the books thoroughly."

The little girl still had some tear stains on her face

Liu Yubai walked to the living room and instructed Wang Ma to clean up immediately, stating that he would wait here until she finished and came to report back.

These matters, each one is accounted for, he remembers them all

It is clear to anyone with discernment that no outsider would dare to act independently when she is alone

Quite interesting

Liang Siyue certainly knew that it was Zheng Ma who informed Liu Yubai about her occupying the original mistress's room

Pan Lanlan was taken aback, and then shouted loudly: "Wang Ma!"

Liang Siyue felt extremely awkward, not knowing how to speak up, yet remaining silent felt as if she was confirming her grievances

Liang Siyue paused for a moment, "... ... No one arranged it, it was truly my own carelessness"

Liu Ze, who had been silently playing on his phone, suddenly locked it and pounced directly onto Zhou Xun, exclaiming joyfully: "Brother!"

She did not dare to cross the restaurant and the living room to go out, openly "colluding" with the enemy, while the three of them were still sitting in the living room.

Even if leaving without notice may offend Pan Lanlan

Outside there were bushes, and she emerged from a gap, randomly brushing off the leaves that had stuck to her clothes, running towards his car

She is certain that she does not dare to complain

Liang Siyue was unable to speak of Liu Yubai's arrival, and this truth seemed akin to sowing discord

"You are lying." Liu Yubai's expression was indifferent, "Why should I help you when you are defending Pan like this?"

Such a person who is adept at assessing the situation is now seeking help from the "enemy camp"

Unexpectedly, there was not a glimmer of tears in the eyes

It is said that one should not cry, yet I still could not hold it back

Liang Siyue's tears still hung on her face, yet her voice was remarkably clear: "Can you help me? I want to move out." She knew that in this household, Liu Yubai held the power of decision; if he spoke up, Pan Lanlan would likely not oppose him for the sake of an insignificant outsider.

Liang Siyue smiled and shook her head, "Still, thank you. I didn't intend to stay at the Liu family home anyway"

Liang Siyue returned to the door and stuffed the collected clothes into the suitcase

Liu Yubai smiled, "Today you are unaware, so I will not hold it against you. Such matters happen once and not again"

Wang Ma told her that there is one vacant room on both the first and second floors, and asked her which one she would like to stay in

After a brief pause, she suddenly got up and ran to the window, opened it, and shouted outside: "Mr. Liu!"

Looking down at Liu Ze, I asked softly, "What happened?"

She looked outside and recognized that it must be the light from Liu Yubai's car headlights

He rose, unwilling to stay any longer

Zhou Xun saw Liu Yubai about to leave and smiled, saying: "Elder brother, are you not going to eat before you leave?"

Liang Siyue's face flushed bright red, suppressing her emotions to prevent tears from falling. Gripping the handle of her suitcase, she looked at Liu Yubai, waiting for his next instruction

The situation has become a bit awkward

Today, this matter has precisely struck his sore spot. He does not have a favorable impression of this young girl, but objectively speaking, he still appreciates her ability to adapt and endure.

Suddenly, Liang Siyue nudged and said, "Apologize to the eldest son."

The Liu family's two long-serving housekeepers, one named Zheng Ma and the other Wang Ma, have distinct responsibilities; Zheng Ma primarily oversees the kitchen and meal preparation, while Wang Ma is in charge of cleaning and tidying up.

But who can blame Liang Guozhi for having to read the employer's mood to make a living, she can only assess the situation accordingly

There are not many belongings of Liang Siyue. Before coming, Liang Guozhi specifically reminded that some clothes from her hometown should be discarded, and new ones should be bought for her upon arrival

With Aunt Pan watching over, there is nothing to worry about

Therefore, at this point, it has also been resolved on the surface

Liang Siyue was still standing in the corridor on the second floor, feeling extremely awkward

Madam, did you forget? I took leave yesterday

At a certain distance, Liu Yubai could not clearly see Liang Siyue's face.

Pan Lanlan said: "There is no need to speak in anger. This is just a minor issue, and it has already been resolved. Master Liang has been with the Liu family for such a long time, so it is only right that I offer him some convenience."

At that moment, a clear and cheerful voice came from outside: "Why is everyone standing at the door?"

Liang Siyue shook her head, still stubbornly pleading

The vacant room on the first floor is also located on the east side, diagonally below the one that was previously occupied.

Liang Siyue bit her lip

Liang Siyue was at a loss for words, taking a long time to come up with a completely unconvincing reason: "... because I don't know either, whether there will be any more incidents that annoy Mr. Liu in the future."

Although it was a low voice, it was sufficient for everyone in the room to hear it

Liang Guozhi has not read many books. In his youth, he worked as a truck driver, and later as a taxi driver. It was only through an introduction that he obtained his current job, which he has held for ten years. It may not be considered very respectable, but it spares him from the hardships of sun and rain. When he goes out on business, others, out of respect for the renowned director Liu Wenzao, will address him as "Master Liang" and offer him high-quality cigarettes.

Pan Lanlan linked her arm with hers, leading her into the house. After turning past the foyer and glancing into the living room, she feigned a sudden realization and turned to whisper to Liang Siyue: "Is it that the eldest son has made things difficult for you?"

Liu Ze shook his head, wearing an expression that was difficult to articulate

No," Liang Siyue said, "... it is because I am not used to living here, I want to go to my dad's place

Liang Siyue chose the first floor without hesitation

I will take a week off this time, and I will come to see you when I have time

Liang Siyue turned on the light, and the room before her was nearly half the size of the one upstairs; this must be the proper place she was meant to reside in.

He opened the car window, resting his arm on it as he looked outside

Suddenly, a light flashed outside the window

At this moment, the toiletries in the bathroom, the clothes piled on the footstool at the end of the bed, the books spread out on the dressing table... were all haphazardly stuffed into the suitcase, and in less than five minutes, everything was packed up.

She sat down on the edge of the bed, her head bowed

Zhou Xun is wearing a loose black T-shirt, with sunglasses hanging from the neckline, and holding a wheeled suitcase in his hand. He is tall and upright, appearing three parts thinner than he does on television

She thought of Liang Guozhi, recalling how, before her arrival, he had excitedly shown her the rented one-bedroom apartment during a video call, along with the new bed sheets he had specially bought for her, adorned with a small daisy print

Liu Yubai nodded slightly and patted Zhou Xun on the shoulder

He cast her a cold glance, withdrew his gaze, and showed no intention of confronting her.

Pan Lanlan's expression faltered slightly, and her complexion turned a bit colder.

Directly pointed out and questioned openly: "I remember instructing Aunt Pan that the room at the east end of the second floor is not to be occupied by anyone except me."

As the door swung open, it collided head-on with Pan Lanlan and Liu Ze, who were returning home.

The wheels of the vehicle have started, and after a moment, they slowly come to a stop

Liu Yubai on the opposite side let out a cold laugh, truly unable to tolerate Pan Lanlan's pretentious behavior

Who arranged that

Liang Siyue involuntarily looked towards Liu Ze, who returned her gaze with a meaningful look

Zhou Xun put his arm around his shoulder, patted his head like a big dog, and pushed him inside. Upon seeing Liu Yubai, he smiled and greeted, "Elder brother"

Liang Siyue knew that this deadlock needed to be resolved, but it was a matter of lowering her head. She could grit her teeth and endure being schemed against or taking the blame for others, but she could not tolerate living in close proximity to Pan Lanlan for an extended period of time

Zhou Xun, Liu Ze, and Pan Lanlan entered the room, and Liang Siyue felt it was inappropriate to continue lingering. Wang Ma was still waiting for her at the stairs, so she pushed her suitcase over.

She is not foolish; she knows she has been used as a pawn— that room most likely used to be occupied by Liu Yubai's mother

Pan Lanlan glanced at Liu Yubai and said with a smile, "Since you are here, why not have a meal before leaving." She then turned to call for Wang Ma to arrange a new room for Miss Liang and hurriedly had the room at the east end cleaned up.

Pan Lanlan's anger was mitigated by the joy of seeing her son. She said to Liang Siyue: "As for moving out, let's wait until I have some time to properly discuss it with Master Liang. He went out of town with the gentleman today, and I will let you go now, but you won't be able to return home either."

Zheng Ma's smile was forced, and she appeared quite guilty: "What... what happened?"

Just as I was about to leave, I suddenly heard her shout from the window: "Wait a moment!"

One day, those who owe will repay, with both principal and interest.

Upon seeing her enter, I did not dare to look at her