Chapter 331: Trading You for Her

Chapter 331: Trading You for Her

"Little blind girl? You!"

Yun Mu knew this man's temper; the more you confront him, the less he'll give in.

Now that she was here to ask for someone, she had to be humble.

"Yi Jue, I'm not threatening you. I know you're doing this for your girlfriend, but you've already gone too far. Ji Shu has a bit of a spoiled personality, but she's just a child. You've kept her here long enough. The Ji family is deeply entrenched in the Southern Mystic Continent, and if things get ugly, no one will benefit. So, I beg you to release her."

Begging?

She was actually begging him for Ji Ming?

The anger in Yi Jue only intensified. He laughed coldly, "What does the Ji family matter? Hurting my girlfriend deserves consequences!"

A bitter taste rose in Yun Mu's heart again.

Once upon a time, this man had protected her like this.

But now, he was protecting another woman.

She took a deep breath and said, "Did Liu Ling tell you that it was I who saved her back then? So, considering I saved your girlfriend, isn't it reasonable to ask you to return the favor?"

"Do you really want me to release Ji Shu?" Yi Jue suddenly released her wrist.

Yun Mu nodded, "Yes."

If Ji Shu didn't return soon, Ji Ming would likely come with a knife tomorrow, and then things would get out of hand!

Yi Jue suddenly chuckled, "Alright, but I have one condition."

Yun Mu frowned warily, "What condition?"

"I heard from A'Ling that Ji Shu looks down on the Liu family, thinking A'Ling is inferior due to her background. I planned to make Ji Shu a cleaning maid at Ruoshui Garden. Since you're so eager to save her, why don't you take her place?"

"..."

Yun Mu doubted her ears, "You want me to be a maid in your house?"

Yi Jue, "Yes."

"Go to hell! Dream on!"

Yun Mu grabbed a pillow from the sofa and threw it at him, then ran out of the villa barefoot.

Annoying!

This man was infuriating!

She left.

Yi Jue lay down where she had been sleeping, surrounded by her sweet scent.

He covered his bloodshot eyes with his hand, a self-mocking smile playing on his lips.

It seemed they couldn't get along well.

...

The next morning, Yi Jue woke up later than usual.

As he went through his routine, descending the stairs, his steps suddenly halted at the spiral staircase.

Because he saw Yun Mu happily eating breakfast and drinking milk in the living room.

The girl couldn't see clearly, but she ate quickly, her voice as sweet as ever, "Mom Zhang, this soup is delicious. I love it."

"If you like it, I'll make it for you again tomorrow."

"Sure, sure." Yun Mu wasn't shy at all.

Yi Jue swallowed hard; this little blind girl really made herself at home!

He strode forward, snatched the soup bowl from Yun Mu's hands, and slammed it onto the dining table, his tone icy.

"What are you doing here?"

Yun Mu's smile faded, and she countered, "Didn't you ask me to be a maid?"

"But you seem to be acting like the mistress of the house!"

Yun Mu paused, then smiled bitterly, "Relax, I know my place. I won't dream of being Mrs. Yi. It's just a bowl of soup, and you're being so petty..."

Having been his wife once and ending up hurt, it was enough.

She didn't want to repeat the same mistake.

Yi Jue realized he had been too harsh. Indeed, it was just a bowl of soup, no need to be so petty.

He cleared his throat, "Since you volunteered to be a maid, act like one. Choose between mopping the floor or washing dishes."

Yun Mu's mouth twitched, "Well... you know my eyesight isn't good, so I can't do those tasks. How about this: I'm an excellent doctor. I can be your personal physician."

"I'm healthy; I don't need a doctor." Yi Jue's tone was slightly cold.

"But didn't you have a serious illness before? You need to maintain your health. I'm really good at medicine; it won't be a loss having me as your doctor." Yun Mu strongly recommended herself.

Yi Jue glanced at the girl's beautiful features, his heart softening, "Fine. Mom Zhang, teach her the rules of Ruoshui Garden and let her stay in the second-to-last room on the second floor corridor."

Mom Zhang was slightly surprised.

Isn't that the room next to Mr. Yi's?

Living so close, is that really okay?

But Mom Zhang was a steady person and knew this wasn't something she should inquire about. "Alright, Miss Liu Ling, please follow me."

Yun Mu smiled amicably. "Just call me Ah Mu. I'm a servant now too."

"Alright, Miss Ah Mu, be careful of the steps."

Yun Mu: "…"

Yi Jue watched as Yun Mu was supported by Mom Zhang up the stairs, feeling an immense sense of satisfaction.

Finally, he had this little blind girl right by his side.

Halfway up the stairs, Yun Mu suddenly turned around and reminded him, "Yi Jue, remember to keep your promise."

Yi Jue sneered, "Don't worry, I'll send her back to the Ji family in one piece."

That's more like it.

After a simple breakfast, Yi Jue left the house.

Yun Mu sat on the balcony, basking in the sun while the servants bustled about setting up her room.

"Mom Zhang, try to make it more girly for me. Don't make it all dreary and gray like Yi Jue's. It's depressing."

Mom Zhang smiled. "Don't worry. The decorations, bedding, and curtains are all warm and soft colors suitable for a girl. And the clothes in this wardrobe are all the latest styles, and they seem to be just your size, Miss Ah Mu..."

"Wait! Where did these things come from?"

"Mr. Yi bought them!"

"These can't possibly be for Liu Ling, can they? Take them all out, I don't want them!" Yun Mu said irritably.

"How could it be? Miss Liu has never spent the night at Ruoshui Garden and rarely comes here." Mom Zhang added, "These things were specially bought for you, Miss Ah Mu, by Mr. Yi."

Yun Mu felt a bit better but then frowned, "When did he buy them? Was he planning to trick me all along?"

Mom Zhang looked embarrassed. "Well... Mr. Yi prepared everything a few days ago."

"Jerk! Sneaky, deceitful jerk!" Yun Mu angrily threw the ornament she was playing with onto the ground.

Despite her anger, Yun Mu gradually began to understand.

It seemed that Liu Ling didn't hold much significance in Yi Jue's heart after all.

Perhaps because he had forgotten her, Liu Ling had found an opportunity to stay by Yi Jue's side.

She suddenly remembered how anxious he was when she left him in the small fishing village.

After his surgery, she heard him tell Liu Ling that they had no connection anymore. Could it be because he had already forgotten her?

It seems coming to him this time was the right choice.

She must find out if it was due to the side effects of the medication or if someone took advantage of the situation!

At that moment, Yi Jue, who was in a meeting, sneezed heavily.

Why does it feel like someone is cursing at me?