Chapter 266: I’m Hurt

Shen Xi was on high alert and was aware that Young Master Fu was trailing behind her the moment she went out the door. She had no clue what Fu Qingxuan was up to by driving quietly behind her.

Without booking or hailing a cab, Shen Xi kept on running, making Fu Qingxuan wonder if she ever felt tired after jogging close to two miles.

He had never met such an oddball.

The girls he knew were pampered, whiny, and gasping for air after a short walk. He never took a fancy to these girls.

The last thing on Shen Xi’s mind would be her bumping into muggers.

Three brawny men appeared before her out of nowhere and threatened her with a knife while commanding her in their German-accent English, “Give us all your valuables.”

Looking at them, Shen Xi raised both her hands and let out a bloodthirsty smile.

She might consider doing as she was told if they had a gun but to rob her with a knife was a different story.

These men were experienced muggers. The leader held the knife at her and gestured the other two to search her body.

Furrowing her brows as her lashes fluttered, she gathered energy on her left leg and waited until they were close enough to deliver a fatal blow.

The muggers just made their way over.

Fu Qingxuan popped out of nowhere and pulled her away before engaging in a fight with the three thugs.

Shen Xi’s heart was filled with warmth but soon realized that the young master stood no chance against the hoodlums and in just a moment, he took a few punches to his face. With one of the thugs striking a knife mercilessly at him, Shen Xi stepped forth.

Seeing that a knife was heading his way, Fu Qingxuan cried out, “Go, quick!”

What happened next left him dumbfounded.

As agile as a leopard, the girl pounced and kicked the knife away from the thug’s hand.

Fu Qingxuan stared at her blankly. Although the girl appeared petite, skinny, and harmless, she was a bad*ss; executing each move with precision and ruthlessness. It did not take long before the muggers lay flat on the ground.

The thugs were quickly subdued by Shen Xi. It was not just the thugs, even Fu Qingxuan was blown away. Qingye never told him that she could fight for real. Judging by her moves, the mean girl must have gotten into a lot of fights.

Fu Qingxuan called the cops.

Shen Xi tied the muggers to a tree to prevent them from escaping.

Fu Qingxuan was bruised for taking two punches in the face and his left arm was cut when he tried to save Shen Xi. It was not a deep cut but it bled still.

Shen Xi gazed at him. “I have to get going. Wait here for the cops to arrive.”

Fu Qingxuan, “…”

The idiotic look on his face left Shen Xi worried. She enjoined him, “Wait in the car and lock the doors. Ram them with the car if they try to run away.”

The girl pointed at the three bounded thugs, giving them a cutthroat look while speaking in a language they did not understand. However, it was enough to send chills down their spine. Shaking, they lowered their heads so cowardly to even look at her.

Fu Qingxuan pulled her back furiously as she really was going to leave him. “I’m hurt.”

What a heartless girl. Was she not the least bit worried about him?

Unable to quite get what he was on about, Shen Xi raised a brow. “Young Master, you’re a doctor.”

Fu Qingxuan was riled up. “Meanie, I got hurt because of you. You have to take responsibility and tend to my wound.”

Shen Xi was amused by what she just heard and chuckled at Fu Qingxuan who was fuming. Since it was still early and it would not take long to apply medication on him, she nodded.

Fu Qingxuan, “…”

Why did he have a feeling that the mean girl was laughing at him?

Shen Xi brought out a first aid kit and tended to his injuries. She asked him, “Did you barge in just to be a punching bag?”

He did not know how to fight and yet he charged in undauntingly when she was in danger. Fu Qingxuan certainly had guts and was quite manly, if she might add.

“You…” With his face flushed red, he darted her an angry look. “Meanie, who do you think put me in this position? And here you are, laughing at me. Where’s your conscience?”

While stifling her laughter, Shen Xi spoke in a softer voice, “Young Master, don’t just charge up in a spur of the moment the next time you encounter the same situation. Analyze if you can beat them first, rather than getting into it with the bad guys. You’re not doing anyone any favors.”

It may result in two stabbed victims if it were some other girl instead of her today. He would be lucky to only sustain an injury, but on a bad day, it would be his life at stake.

“I… I went soft on them. Do you think they will still be alive if I were to really make a move?” Fu Qingxuan fished out two silver needles out of nowhere. “See this? One poke and there goes their lives.”

Shen Xi shot him a side glance. “Why didn’t you use them if you’re that great?”

He had a feeling that he was being mocked by this mean girl. “Are you going to be responsible in the event of a death?”

She looked at him in disdain. “Why should I be the one responsible when you’re the one who did it?”

He replied, “I’d only be doing it to save you.”

She retorted, “I never asked you to save me.”

He snapped back, “I don’t want to save you but what am I supposed to tell Qingye if you’re mugged?”

She refuted, “Who wants you to tell Qingye?”

The two immature kiddos were going at it.

Fu Qingxuan could not pull a punch for his life and he himself had no clue as to why. He may be exemplary in other areas but fell short when it came to anything physical. The best coaches in fencing, wrestling, Chinese martial arts, and the sorts were hired to teach him, yet he never got the hang of it.

Born with a golden spoon, Fu Qingxuan never had to worry about his life’s bare necessities. As the youngest in the family, his parents, brothers, and relatives doted on him a lot.

He was a young prodigy and accomplished greatly in the medical field. Growing up in an ivory tower, Fu Qingxuan had nothing but the best. It was destined since birth that he would be a winner in life.

Moreover, following the loss of her daughter, Mother Fu redirected all the love she had for her daughter to her son. No one would say no to Fu Qingxuan, nurturing him to a sheltered life. It was his first time coming across such a situation.

Shen Xi looked at the young man. Not only was he a privileged heir, Fu Qingxuan sure knew how to toot his horn. A weakling like him could take on dozens of men? Who was he trying to bluff?

In other words, the young master was a naïve young man, only exposed to the good in life and never the bad.

“Carry on bragging. I’m leaving.” Shen Xi exited the car.

Fu Qingxuan reached out his injured arm and gazed at her. “What about me? You can’t leave!”

Shen Xi glanced at the time. “It only takes ten minutes from here to your place.”

He replied, “I don’t care. I can’t drive.”

Chapter 267: Throw Weight Around

Fu Qingxuan said, “Since I’ve saved you, I want to go with you.”

Shen Xi replied, “Now aren’t you throwing your weight around?”

Looking stuck up, he scoffed unapologetically.

She was tempted to kick him. She pointed at the group of thugs. “What about them?”

Fu Qingxuan answered, “Someone will take care of them.”

With that, Shen Xi glanced at the left corner behind the car.

She knew it. Fu Qingxuan would not leave the house unprotected. He had skillful bodyguards lurking stealthily in the dark.

No matter where he went, there was someone protecting him. Even without her help, his people would make sure nothing happens to him.

Nevertheless, the young lady, who was also the temporary house guest, went ahead and struck the thugs before his bodyguards could make a move.

Without dragging her feet, the young lady was swift and agile in her combat skill, adopting the style of a grandmaster in China.

However, the young master took a fancy to the young lady and wanted to rescue the damsel in distress. Yet, that failed and she became his knight in shining armor instead.

Shen Xi drove at an incredible speed.

Fu Qingxuan looked at her. “You know your stuff. Do you race?”

The girl drove like a racer.

Her smile bore assertiveness and confidence. “Do you believe me when I say no one in this world can beat me?”

He gave a look of contempt. “Sure, sing your own praises.”

She pouted. “Forget it if you don’t believe me.”

The car cruised along at an adequate and comfortable speed.

By the time they arrived at the place, Fu Qingxuan who was on the passenger seat had fallen asleep.

Shen Xi exited the car and coldly glanced to her left in the back. “Come out.”

Since Fu Qingxuan was out cold, Shen Xi had his bodyguards drive him back home.

Although she was held up for a long time, it was only half-past five at that point.

The estate surrounding it was quiet and there was no one in sight.

Waiting at the gate, Shen Xi faced the east and gazed at the mountain. The sun was rising to a great sunny day.

Huo Yuping would wake up at half-past five in the morning every day for a jog and Taichi. He opened the door to find someone waiting at his entrance.

Shen Xi observed the old man who appeared to be in his fifties but Jiang Yin did mention that he was seventy-two years old. Nevertheless, he was looking hale and hearty with bright eyes. She greeted politely, “Hello, Mr. Huo. I am Shen Xi. My teacher, Jiang Yin, recommended that I come here.”

Huo Yuping was studying her all the same. The girl was around sixteen or seventeen of age, beautiful, and carried herself gracefully. He approached her. “Walk with me!”

Shen Xi grinned politely, “Sure.”

Huo Yuping may be up in years, but he believed he was physically fit. The perseverance of daily exercises made him look decades younger than his age. Huo Yuping gazed at the young lady. “Can you run?”

Shen Xi nodded. “Mr. Huo, please go ahead.”

Huo Yuping took off and went ahead of her.

Shen Xi kept up with his pace and remained two steps behind. She was impressed by the old man’s great health as he was not the least bit breathless while running.

It never occurred to Huo Yuping that the girl was so prudent, patient, and fit despite being young. The fact that she easily kept up with him left a good impression on Huo Yuping.

None of his kids at home practiced the same resilience. It was also a common problem with youngsters nowadays. They would lose interest in running with him after two days or failed to keep up after a mile.

Once at the foot of the mountain, Huo Yuping sat on one side of a stone bench and stared at the young lady who quietly stood there. He pointed at the chessboard and cheerfully asked, “Are you familiar with this?”

Shen Xi nodded and humbly replied, “A little.”

It never crossed Huo Yuping’s mind that the girl was proficient in Chinese chess, but it made him happy. “How about a round or two?”

The stone bench, stone table, and chess pieces made of stone in the open air at the foot of the mountain posed quite a view.

Huo Yuping fixated his eyes on her and asked, “Do you need a handicap by two free moves?”

Shen Xi answered, “It’s up to you.”

He commented, “Don’t cry when you lose later.”

Not a lot of youngsters nowadays knew how to play Chinese and Go variations of chess as they just did not bear the patience.

Shen Xi retorted, “You shouldn’t cry if you lose either!”

Huo Yuping was having a ball. “That’s some big talk, little girl.”

She replied, “The truth will be revealed on the chessboard.”

He roared with laughter when he lost. “Great. I see I have an expert in my hands today. Shall we have another go?”

Shen Xi looked at the old man and nodded with a smile. “Sure.”

The old man carried himself with such grace, giving out an unworldly air about him. He was not those sore losers who refused to give in after being defeated and wanted a rematch again and again.

The second round.

Shen Xi barely won this set. She stated with a smile. “I won’t be able to win the next round.”

The old man was a master in chess. He observed her chess strategy in the first round and had regained control over the board by the second round. The older, the wiser indeed.

“You’re pretty impressive yourself, girl.” Huo Yuping was beginning to warm up to Shen Xi. She was a promising kid – quiet, indifferent, neither rash nor arrogant.

The girl was young yet the way she played chess was prudent all the while remaining modest. Nevertheless, it was hard to shield the vigor and liveliness that came with her tender age, but still, it was a good thing.

The young and old slowly strolled back home at seven o’clock. It was time for breakfast.

Breakfast was congee and bao.

Huo Yuping did not bring up embroidery after breakfast. Instead, he brought her to the greenhouse to do some plowing and planting. Huo Yuping handed the seeds to her. “Pick out the insect-infested seeds.”

By then, Shen Xi had picked up a rake, ready to plow the land. She turned to the old man. “Mr. Huo, why don’t you pick out the seeds while I do the digging?”

Huo Yuping was dumbstruck. A weak young lady seemed accustomed to the rake by the way she was holding it. “Have you done farming before?”

Shen Xi grinned. “I lived in a farming village and farmed with my mom.”

They owned lands even though they lived in the city. Before Old Shen hit the jackpot, their family survived by farming.

Shen Xi replied, “I’ve dabbled in a little.”

Huo Yuping bent over to pick up the seeds while watching her plow the land. He remarked with a smile, “You sure know a lot.”

She replied, “Not a lot.”

It was not as though Huo Yuping never met girls her age. Every one of them was a girly girl who could not stand a little bit of hardship. They would pretend to be nice, sensible, and do what they were told in exchange for an apprenticeship with him. However, they remained defiant and would turn around and say that he was an inflexible relic.

Whatever Shen Xi did, on the other hand, came from the sincerest of intention. It was hard not to fall in love with this girl. Jiang Yin, that sketchy girl, must have done a lot of good in her past life to be able to take in this lovely student.

Shen Xi had done farming in many of the worlds she had transmigrated to. Soon, she had plowed a piece of land and began to loosen the soil.

Chapter 268: Stand Up For You

Huo Yuping was both delighted and flabbergasted. The girl was skilled in anything and everything.

Both the young and the old were busy plowing, planting, and watering the land till the afternoon.

Huo Yuping smiled at the girl. “Are you tired?”

Shen Xi nodded. “Yes.”

“You should be, and here I thought, you don’t feel a thing!” Huo Yuping’s heart went out to her. “Great work. Let’s have lunch.”

Shen Xi was a well-behaved girl, especially towards an elder who deserved her respect. Since her arrival in the morning, Shen Xi had a vague idea where he was coming from.

The Huo family’s chef cooked well, preparing four dishes and a soup with a mix of meat and greens. The well-balanced meal may taste a little bland but it was understandable since food for the elderly should not be overseasoned.

While they were enjoying lunch, the butler for the Huo family drew close and reported to the old man. “Old Master, the young man is here and is waiting outside. He said he refuses to leave unless you see him today.”

“Tell him that I will never sell it to him regardless of how much he offers.” Huo Yuping turned solemn. “Please ask them to stop pestering me. I won’t meet them.”

Seeing that the old man appeared unhappy, Shen Xi served him a piece of fish.

Huo Yuping was in a better mood just looking at the girl sitting in front of him.

Shen Xi accompanied the old man to read and fish in the afternoon.

Leaving aside all business talk, the whole day went by.

Her teacher told her that the old man was a peculiar and stern man as well as someone difficult to get along with. Sure, Mr. Huo was stern and peculiar, but he was not at all uncongenial. In fact, the old man was friendly and caring.

Huo Yuping kept her for dinner and after that, he requested her to stay for another round of chess.

Shen Xi was not as accomplished as the old man in chess. Hence, she lost by one move.

Pleased with her, Huo Yuping enquired before she was about to leave. “Why did you come to learn Bian Embroidery from me?”

Shen Xi respectfully looked at the old man. “I recently designed a gown and after much consideration, I believe the technique of Bian Embroidery would bring out the best visual effects.”

Huo Yuping chuckled. “You’re quite honest.”

Throughout the years, those who came to learn from him coughed up all kinds of stories but generally, it was all about sucking up to him, flattering him, complimenting Bian Embroidery, something about inheriting a traditional art and a bunch of inspirational words. They only gave him textbook scripted answers.

However, Huo Yuping had never come across a blunt person like her.

Shen Xi retorted, “I wouldn’t dare lie to you.”

He picked up the chess pieces one by one and placed them in a basket before taking a minute to say, “Come run with me tomorrow morning.”

She replied, “Thank you, Mr. Huo.”

He answered, “Don’t go telling the world I taught you if you can’t get the knack of it.”

With him giving his word, Shen Xi knew it was a done deal. She respectfully gave the old man a bow. “Don’t worry, Mr. Huo. I will never put your name to shame.”

“You sure are meticulous.” Huo Yuping pointed at her and smiled.

He realized that the girl took everything seriously. Despite her young age, she acted rather maturely.

Girls her age acted cutely. She had no clue that elders at his age were softies. Had she acted cutely with him, there was a possibility he would pass down not just the Bian Embroidery, but also his family’s Kesi technique[1] to her.

The people who were waiting outside wanted to learn the Huo family’s traditional Kesi technique. Being the smart girl that she was, Shen Xi must have known about it.

Yes, Shen Xi knew about it. The Kesi technique of the Su City’s Huo family was a global intangible cultural heritage that represented the finest caliber of silk products. There was a saying that went, “an inch of Kesi was worth an inch of gold”. Back then, Kesi was exclusive to the imperial family.

Nevertheless, the technique was inherited within the family. Shen Xi would not be so delusional to learn someone’s family legacy. She felt blessed enough to learn from Mr. Huo.

The sky was dark by nine o’clock at night.

The gate to the Huo residence.

Standing there was Su Muxuan and his sour face quickly lit up at the incoming presence. With a smile, he drew near, but he turned blue in the face at a closer look. He irritably questioned the person. “Why are you here?”

Why was Shen Xi, that brat at the Huo residence?

The evil thing must be here to stir trouble after finding out that the Su family wished to buy the Huo family’s Kesi.

It never occurred to Shen Xi that she would still bump into a member of the Su family abroad. Without taking a glance at him, she went on her way.

Refusing to be ignored, Su Muxuan immediately blocked her way. Sparks were flying in his eyes. “I’m warning you. I don’t care what your intentions are, but if you mess things up for me, I won’t stand by and let you come home even if Mom and Dad want you to.”

Ever since it was exposed that she was Cai Ni, Mom and Dad had been planning to bring her home. They went to look for her countless times.

However, the brat acted all high and mighty, refusing to return.

She must be trying to cash in more. Taking Wanwan’s words into account, Mom and Dad were debating whether to give her a cut of the Su family’s shares.

What did she do to deserve it? What contribution did she make for the Su family to give her a cut? There was no way Su Muxuan was going to agree to that!

Shen Xi scoffed. Her tone was icy. “Go back and tell your parents to stop bothering me. I couldn’t care less.”

“Uncultured brat.” Teed off by her attitude, Su Muxuan gave her a dirty look. “Let me teach you how to speak properly.”

With that, he reached out to pull her.

Shen Xi was ready to give him a taste of his own medicine.

There was no one around anyway. She could drag him into the forest and beat him up. She bet he would run away with his tail between his legs once she was done with him.

Who knew she had yet to make a move when someone grabbed her by the arm and restrained her.

Shen Xi was left in pain by the young man’s uncontrolled strength. Furrowing her brows, she lifted her chin to see Fu Qingxuan protecting her like a hen. As tension rose, he coldly threatened the person before him. “Don’t touch her.”

At that moment, a thought hit her – The young master was so charming and attractive at this very moment.

Su Muxuan scoffed before giving Shen Xi a weird look. “Shen Xi, I have underestimated you. You sure are able to get men anywhere to stand up for you.”

He heard from Wanwan that Shen Xi hit on random dudes just because she had a pretty face. Yu Qiubai and Pei Xu were among her admirers, along with Situ Zhangyou and Fu Qingye.

She seemed to have forgotten that her face was given to her by her parents. Shen Xi would probably be hideous if she got her looks from her adoptive parents. Where would she have the assets to hit on people?

Fu Qingxuan frowned as the words spoken by the man were upsetting.

[1] Kesi, also called K’o-ssu, is the most traditional decorative silk works in China which is made by the tapestry method in fine silks and gold thread

Chapter 269: Hit You Until You Apologize

“Since you don’t seem to know anything, I should tell you that she’s a player. You’re not the only guy who has a something special with her. Don’t be fooled.” Su Muxuan kindly looked at Fu Qingxuan. “I have a matter to resolve with her. You don’t look like an unreasonable man. It’s not worth your time to protect someone like her.”

Shen Xi was still underaged, yet she left so many men hanging. God knows how many more men she was going to seduce once she was an adult.

Those who were attracted to her were either idiots or low lives.

“Watch your mouth.” Clenching his fist, Fu Qingxuan could not hide the murderous intent in his eyes.

“Angry?” Su Muxuan let out a sarcastic smile. “Did the truth I speak of touched a nerve in you? Boy, you’re still young and can’t tell right from wrong. It’s not your fault you can’t see her true colors. If you don’t even understand this…”

Before he could finish, Fu Qingxuan hit him straight in the face and yelled, “I said watch your mouth! It’s not my fault that I teach you a lesson for having a foul mouth.”

Shen Xi watched as Fu Qingxuan and Su Muxuan engaged in a fistfight.

Both Fu Qingxuan and Su Muxuan were not much of a fighter. Fu Qingxuan looked menacingly at Su Muxuan. “Take back what you said earlier.”

It never crossed Su Muxuan’s mind that the refined-looking young man was a hothead. He pulled a long face. “I’m only stating the facts. You’re the one obsessed.”

With his eyes turning bloodshot, Fu Qingxuan hissed. “Apologize.”

Su Muxuan scoffed. “What if I don’t?”

Fu Qingxuan’s eyes were burning with rage like a provoked wolf. “I’ll hit you until you apologize.”

Only he was allowed to scold and bully the meanie Shen Xi.

The rest who picked on her should die!

Shen Xi always had the back of her own people. Seeing that Fu Qingxuan was on the losing end, she bent over to pick up a rock.

The fight between Su Muxuan and Fu Qingxuan was growing intensed. Su Muxuan started to feel fearful when Shen Xi, the brat, was walking over with a rock in hand. He threw the young man a grisly look and deliberately agitated him. “Face me one-on-one if you have the balls. Don’t rely on women and if you win, I’ll apologize to her.”

Su Muxuan reckoned the pretty boy was no match for him as long as Shen Xi stayed out of it.

Hearing his words, Fu Qingxuan caught Shen Xi by the corner of his eye, weighing a rock in her hand as she approached. He warned her, “This is between us men. Don’t get involved and watch me beat him into a pulp.”

Su Muxuan laughed grimly, “I guess you’re a man.”

Shen Xi stared at Fu Qingxuan as she frowned, “Are you sure?”

Fu Qingxuan’s furious eyes bore a hint of worry. He replied, “Stand back.”

Shen Xi was delighted. Their fight in her eyes was just horsing around. Fu Qingxuan even told her to stand back. What? Would she be splashed with blood?

Su Muxuan let out a sigh of relief as he saw Shen Xi remained at where she stood.

Mushi was the best fighter in the family and yet he could not beat the brat. A ruthless and wicked brat she was, even Muyan suffered in her eyes. It was unlikely Su Muxuan could defeat her.

The butler of the Huo family meant to send Shen Xi off but had to tell her to hold on for a while as he returned to retrieve something. Who knew he would come back out to these two young men going at it fiercely?

The girl of the Shen family looked calm while standing by to watch. For a moment, the butler had no idea what was going on.

He recognized one of them, Su Muxuan of the Su family. He was Su Yi’s eldest son. Su Yi wanted to buy out the Huo family’s Kesi technique for his own usage and had looked for the old master many times.

This time, his son came to visit and stuck around for a few days, forever insisting to meet with the old master.

The old master despised filthy businessmen who only cared for money. Handing them the technique would only insult the art of Kesi and the Huo family. Hence, the old master declined to meet them.

The other young man was rather good-looking. Even though he was caught in an embarrassing fight, it did not take away the young man’s natural air of nobility. However, the butler was not familiar with this young man.

“Young Master Su.” The butler shouted at the young men. “Stop fighting.”

There was no way the fight, which had gotten heated now, would cease when told.

Fu Qingxuan was peeved and unleashed all fighting potential in him as he was about to prevail over Su Muxuan. It was only a matter of time before he defeated Su Muxuan.

With eyes showing no mercy, Su Muxuan appeared grimacing. It never occurred to him that the pretty boy would go all out in the brawl.

The butler cried for them to stop, but no one listened to him. He walked towards Shen Xi. “Ms. Shen, what’s going on?”

Young Master Su may not be their guest, but he could not just turn a blind eye since he was here seeking for the old master.

Before she had the chance to say anything, Shen Xi’s expression turned stone cold. She lifted the rock in her hand and hurled it at Su Muxuan.

Su Muxuan was about to knee Fu Qingxuan in the groin. With all his strength focused on his knee, he was devious to give Fu Qingxuan the fatal bow.

He must not lose. He would never apologize to Shen Xi, the wicked brat. He must win no matter the cost.

Su Muxuan was close to succeeding when suddenly, horrible pain struck his knee. He fell on his knees in a thud.

Fu Qingxuan threw him an angry look. “You play dirty!”

What a treacherous man. He was going to pull a nasty move.

Su Muxuan was in pain and could not speak, yet still gave him the evil eye. “She got involved. You didn’t win either. I won’t apologize.”

Furious, Fu Qingxuan pulled a punch at him.

Shen Xi seized him by the wrist and pulled him away to leave. “Why do you have to stoop to his level? Does he deserve your attention?”

Fu Qingxuan showed her his claws. “You said you won’t get involved.”

Shen Xi raised a brow as she found it amusing. Instead of her usual indifference, she appeared rather cheeky. “I didn’t say anything. You were the one talking. Why are you so mean when I saved you? You won’t be able to find yourself a wife if he made the kick.”

Fu Qingxuan could feel the pain at just the thought of it. He scoffed. “I’m not going to find myself a wife.”

Su Muxuan was fuming as they engaged in conversation. His resentful and sinister eyes were fixated on Fu Qingxuan as he said, “A piece of advice for you – stay away from her.”

Fu Qingxuan looked at Shen Xi. “Do you know him?”

Shen Xi shook her head. “No.”

Su Muxuan flipped his top and lost it. “She doesn’t know me? What a mouthful of lies. I’m her brother. Don’t think for a second that she’d be nice to you if she can be so ruthless to her own brother. She’s an uneducated and vile little thing without any conscience.”
Chapter 270: Happened To Pass By

The mention of Su Muxuan as Shen Xi’s brother gave Fu Qingxuan the urge to beat him up. What kind of evil and heartless brother would do this to his own sister!

No wonder Qingye said Shen Xi was a poor soul.

Was this the kind of lowlife and animal the meanie faced while living with the Su family?

“Let’s go.” Shen Xi pulled Fu Qingxuan aside and completely ignored Su Muxuan.

“We’re not leaving yet.” Fu Qingxuan looked down on Su Muxuan. “He hasn’t apologized to you.”

Shen Xi replied, “I don’t give a sh*t.”

Fu Qingxuan was stubborn. “I do and I want him to apologize.”

Shen Xi threatened Su Muxuan with her stare.

Su Muxuan felt chills down his spine. He cut his losses and unwillingly hissed the word. “Sorry.”

A real man took the rough with the smooth.

He might have apologized, but that did not mean he admitted defeat.

Fu Qingxuan was finally pleased.

Pulling him away, Shen Xi asked him with her head tilted to the side. “Why are you here? Did you specifically come to pick me up?”

Fu Qingxuan could not stand to see her supposed brother’s face another second longer. He slapped away her hand in disdain. “Quit touching. I don’t have the time to pick you up. I just happened to pass by.”

Su Muxuan let out a taunting smirk but resentfully clenched his fist as he listened to their conversation. “I was doing you a favor by giving you the advice. You’ll only regret it if you stay with her.”

The pretty face was bewitched. Su Muxuan noticed Fu Qingxuan’s car parked across the Huo residence since evening.

Fu Qingxuan glanced at him in contempt. “It has nothing to do with you whether I regret it or not. Worry about yourself, Young Master Su.”

Su Muxuan froze while his heart skipped a beat. “Who are you?”

How did he know his last name?

Looking virtuous, Fu Qingxuan had a commanding presence to him. “You’re unworthy to know.”

For a moment, Su Muxuan was hyperventilating in the man’s presence. They were already in a distance by the time he snapped out of it.

Feeling concerned, the Huo family’s butler asked a simple question. “Ms. Shen, do you know this man?”

Shen Xi did not have a chance to speak.

Fu Qingxuan interrupted. “I’m her older brother.”

Shen Xi rolled her eyes. “And I’m his older sister!”

Older brother, her *ss. Not only did he look young, but he was also immature beyond words. A stinky young brother was more like it.

Watching their receding figure, Su Muxuan slowly got up. His eyes reflected insidiousness.

The evil brat. Did Shen Xi really want to take his life?

Su Muxuan had no doubt. Had she applied more force, his leg would be gone.

Brother?

Just how many brothers did she have?

Fu Qingye was her brother.

The pretty face was also her brother.

Su Muxuan was sure the shameless thing also had Pei Xu and Yu Qiubai as her brothers too!

The butler walked Shen Xi and Fu Qingxuan to their car before turning to Su Muxuan. “Young Master Su, it’s getting late. You should head home and stop coming over. The old master said he won’t meet with you or agree to your proposal.”

Su Muxuan nodded and pointed in the direction of the car. He asked the butler, “What did Shen Xi come for?”

The butler retorted, “Ms. Shen is here to learn from the old master.”

He heard it clearly that Young Master Su said that Ms. Shen was his sister.

However, they looked like enemies judging by the attitude they gave each other. It was unlike how siblings would behave.

The noble-looking young master acted more like siblings with Ms. Shen.

“Learn what?” Su Muxuan probed.

“Bian Embroidery.” There was no reason for the butler to hide that fact since there were at least dozens of people who came every year to learn from the old master.

“Thank you.” Su Muxuan got the gist and turned to the old man. “I should get going. Tell the old master that I will return for a visit tomorrow.”

He could relax since Shen Xi was only here to learn about Bian Embroidery. She was a designer after all, so it was not strange at all for her to apply the embroidery skill to her clothes. It was no surprise for Shen Xi to seek knowledge from Old Master Huo as her teacher was Jiang Yin.

Old Master Huo was nice and a gentleman of high standing. Apart from Kesi that was only passed down in the family, the old master would share his extensive experience on other needlework techniques with those who were interested to learn.

Su Muxuan could not care less what Shen Xi wanted to learn as long as it was not Kesi.

…

It was sunny today and by night, the stars were visible in the sky.

Fu Qingxuan and Shen Xi got out of the car one after the other.

As Shen Xi made her way to the bedroom, Fu Qingxuan pretended to ask nonchalantly, “Have you eaten?”

Without looking back, Shen Xi hummed an affirmative answer. She was tired after a day’s work and the only thing on her mind was to take a shower and go to bed.

Fu Qingxuan frustratedly kicked the door frame as she went into her bedroom.

He must be out of his mind. What did it have to do with him whether she had her dinner? Why must he ask her?”

Shen Xi went to the kitchen for a cup of water after her shower.

Fu Qingxuan was seen sulkily throwing all the food together with the plates into the trash bin. Everything was an eyesore.

The mean girl never even asked if he had eaten, not even the least bit concerned about him.

Shen Xi entered the kitchen to see him tossing away all the delicious food on the table. Feeling odd about it, she asked, “Young Master, what are you doing?”

Fu Qingxuan scoffed through his nose. He wanted to be mean to her, but his anger vanished into thin air the moment he laid eyes on her.

The girl wore a fluffy panda pajama with a hood. The hood came with two adorable panda ears, flopping about as she moved around. She was adorable.

His eyes lit up and his voice softened. Still, he played it tough and gave her the tone. “Can’t you see?”

Shen Xi drew close and picked up a piece of chicken with her hands to eat before smiling happily. “Tender and succulent. It’s still hot and delicious. Why do you make so much food when you can’t finish it? What a waste.”

Fu Qingxuan glared at her aggrievedly, thinking to himself that he made it for her. What a heartless meanie.

He spent the whole afternoon preparing the feast. Yet, she did not even take one look when she came home.

Nevertheless, he was not going to get one up on her since she looked adorable today.

“Hadn’t you had your dinner?” Shen Xi helped herself to a seat before turning to him. “It’s a waste to throw away good food. I’m eating it.”

“Why are you eating the food?” Fu Qingxuan lashed out at her but extended his arm to put a plate of honey chicken in front of her. He gave her a look of disdain. “It’s not for you anyway.”

Shen Xi picked up a piece and took a bite. She put on a serious look to scare him. “Young Master, it’s a huge sin to waste food. When you die, you will be thrown into the hell of mortar where you will be pulverized to a pulp and made into meat buns to be fed to the dogs. You’ll only be a soul then and won’t actually die in this vicious cycle.”