02

"Stop looking, you have no chance to escape." The boy, who had only glanced at me a moment ago, said淡淡地, without directing his gaze back to my face.

I turned my head to take a glance and saw a middle-aged man wearing a black vest and gold-rimmed glasses standing motionless not far away with his hands crossed. As I was lost in thought, he suddenly shifted his gaze to my face, then frowned slightly, and a hint of sternness flashed in his eyes

"Can you read minds?" I was taken aback

This guy! I want to refute him, but what he said seems to make sense, leaving me speechless.

Can I leave now? I was silent for a while, and finally thought of this crucial question

"It's settled. My family will come to pick me up tomorrow, you have to let me go." I stared into his eyes, confirming.

He stopped in his tracks, turned his head to glance at me, his gaze indifferent: "Did I ever say that I wouldn't let you leave? It seems that I haven't from the beginning until now."

Is that so? I will think about it. Since I can't find my way home anyway, it might be better to stay here. Tomorrow, I will call Xiao Chen and ask him to come here to pick me up, as he is returning tomorrow.

Just as I was lost in thought, my arm was suddenly grabbed by someone. I jolted back to my senses and realized that, without my noticing, I was surrounded by bodyguards in black suits, each wearing sunglasses and displaying a serious expression

How could I possibly guess? I muttered to myself, rolling my eyes to survey the surroundings, contemplating how to escape from here

This poses a challenge for me. How can a lost person prove that they are indeed lost

The hand that was gripping my arm withdrew in response, and the bodyguard who was originally about to seize me slowly took a step back, yet their gaze remained fixed on me

Is that so? He gently released my hand and quietly leaned back in the wicker chair. However, due to the recent action, a flush appeared on his face, and he was even slightly out of breath

"Why is it necessary to wear sunglasses?" At that moment, it felt as if my brain had short-circuited, and I asked a question that left everyone astonished.

Oh, thank you. I walked over and sat down on the chair next to him, making an effort to calm my chaotic thoughts, and said: "How do you want me to prove it to you?"

"Then how do you want me to prove it?" I asked

However, those men in black clearly wanted to capture me! I do not believe what he said

Where have they gone? I was dumbfounded; although I had seen such a scene on television before, witnessing it in person still evoked an incredible feeling

At that moment, a woman in her twenties, wearing a lace apron, approached me briskly while holding a tray. She placed the coffee from the tray beside me and then respectfully stepped back. Throughout the entire process, her movements were fluid and exceptionally graceful

That was merely their reaction to the intruder; the bodyguards are naturally there to protect their employer. When they see a stranger entering, it is only right for them to apprehend you, isn't it? he said with complete indifference

"Young Master Xi, it is time for your medication," came the voice of a somewhat serious middle-aged man from a short distance away

"It is possible, as long as you can prove that you are indeed lost," he said with a smile that was neither fully a smile nor fully not.

I just remembered that I seem to have not introduced myself. After thinking for a moment, I said: "My name is Xia Xueyao. I accidentally wandered in here because I got lost. Could you please let me leave?"

"Is it not true that as long as I can prove that I ended up here because I was lost, you will let me go?" I said

Oh? Is that so? The middle-aged man clearly did not believe it, and there was a wary look in his eyes as he gazed at me

He looked at me in confusion, as if he did not understand why I said that

"Young Master Xi, how should we deal with this person?" he inquired

You may leave now, there is nothing more to be done here, the young man said淡淡地.

I took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to give him a good beating. Indeed, when one is under the eaves of another, one must bow their head

I once again turned my gaze to the young man. I noticed that from the beginning until now, apart from showing a look of confusion in between, he has always appeared very calm and composed. His voice, like his demeanor, is slow and unhurried, steady and unflustered, as if even the collapse of Mount Tai before him would not cause him to furrow his brow.

He glanced at me lightly, then lowered his head to continue drinking tea. However, I noticed him nod slightly, and I immediately felt a sense of relief; no matter what, at least I was safe for now

I was momentarily taken aback, and my mind couldn't grasp the situation right away

Oh dear, am I not focusing on the right points

With this thought in mind, Butler Chen had already opened the door to the villa

Originally tense and on high alert, those bodyguards who had been watching me suddenly vanished without a trace

"I am lost, that is why I came here, I am not a bad person," I hurriedly explained. Although I did not know exactly where this place was, nor did I understand who these people were, judging by the demeanor of the maid and the middle-aged man, as well as the expression of the young man throughout, I guessed that this must be some important figure that one should not provoke. What if they mistook me for a bad person and captured me, not allowing me to leave

The corners of his mouth twitched, revealing an enigmatic smile: "Have a seat, pour her a cup of tea."

Well, here is the situation: I suddenly had a craving for egg tarts, so I went out to buy some. However, I didn't know the way, and after wandering around for quite a while, I caught a whiff of delicious food. I followed the aroma all the way here. I said, "And you already know what happened next."

I thought it was someone I knew, but since we have never met, there is no need to be polite, right? he said slowly

He did not turn back, but I knew that his words were directed at me

What is your name? he asked me as he walked along

The corners of my mouth twitched, and I felt an impulse to go up and give him a beating. Besides saying "Guess what," what else can this person say

"Butler Chen, please come in." The young man stood up

Well, that's how it is! I deeply regret it in my heart; if only I hadn't rushed in just now. Now, it's all good; every move I make is right under their nose, and escaping is simply impossible.

I have just realized that this young man is quite tall, similar in height to Xiao Chen, but he is somewhat thinner than Xiao Chen, likely due to his poor health condition

I sat down on an empty rattan chair by the coffee table, bracing myself for what was to come

Come in together

"This is your business," he said with unparalleled calmness

"Please have a seat." The voice of the young man pulled my thoughts back. He was sitting on a high-backed chair, holding a cup of water, quietly watching me as I stood in a daze at the entrance.

I struggled for a long time, but in the end, I still followed and walked in

He gently nodded, revealing a look of sudden realization: "Ah, I see now."

"You guess." Naturally, the bodyguard would not answer me; it was still that young man who responded, "Let her go."

I could not help but feel sympathy for him. Aunt Song's health had always been particularly poor, and I thought she was the most pitiable person. Little did I expect that there are actually people in this world who are even more severely ill than Aunt Song.

After thinking for a second, I decisively shook my head and said, "I have never seen it; you must be mistaken!"

What should I do after all

"You guess." His lips moved slightly, and there was a hint of amusement in his voice

Upon entering the villa, I took a cursory glance around. The decor here is exceptionally exquisite and elegant, reminiscent of a medieval English manor, yet at that moment, I had no inclination to appreciate it

I seemed to have no room for refusal, so I had no choice but to stand up and follow him towards the villa

He slightly raised his eyebrows, seemingly pondering for a moment, and then slowly said: "Sometimes the words spoken are not necessarily true. I think I need to verify this. You must stay here today, and have your family come to pick you up tomorrow"