Wuxia - Mtl
Chapter 287
Chapter 287
Although he had been socially embarrassed along the way, keeping his head down meant no one could see him. It also meant he didn’t have to keep walking, which felt surprisingly nice.
No wonder little kids sometimes refuse to walk and insist on being carried by their parents.
“We’re at the clinic. Get down now—you’re killing me!”
“This is the first time I’ve heard you admit you’re tired, Shi-chan.”
“I may be naturally strong, but even I can get worn out. I’m not Superman!”
Chu Fengyi rolled her eyes at him, and Li Muxue handed over a bottle of water. Chu took it, took a sip, and said, “Go get yourself cleaned up and bandaged.”
Xu Lin walked into the clinic while Li Muxue curiously peeked inside. “The clinic is huge—it looks like a hospital!”
“It’s fairly large,” Xu Lin replied. “By the way, you’ve spent most of your time on the mountain these past years, haven’t you? There’s probably a lot you haven’t seen.”
“Yeah, most of what I know I’ve learned through my phone. Smartphones really are a brilliant invention.”
“You should thank the internet. Smartphones alone can’t show you the outside world.”“True, but I don’t know much about electronics. It took me months to figure out how to use my phone.”Nôv(el)B\\jnn
“No rush. You’ll get the hang of it. Are you planning to stay in Linshui for a while?”
“Yes, I’ll head back after the New Year.”
“Two months is plenty of time to learn a lot.”
“Yeah, I’ll do my best.”
Li Muxue looked at the cars passing on the road and suddenly remembered something her junior sister had said.
“Sister, when you come down the mountain, you should get a driver’s license. Then you can drive a car!”
“Miss Chu Fengyi, can I learn to drive?”
“Of course. As long as you’re an adult, you can take your ID to a driving school and sign up. Of course, it costs money to learn.”
“I figured. But what kind of training do I need to drive something like that?”
Chu Fengyi followed her gaze to a bus.
“Ah… That’s a larger vehicle. You’d need an advanced license for that.”
“Really?”
“Yeah, it’s very challenging. Just getting a standard Class C license would be fine for you.”
“But if I could drive that, I could get a job driving one, right?”
“You’d better forget about it. Even if you get the license, you can’t just start driving those things. There’s a whole lot of other requirements… it’s complicated.”
“I see…”
“If you’re looking for work, you could ask Xu Lin. He just opened a shop and could probably use some help.”
“Would I be a bother?”
Li Muxue was a straightforward and diligent person, but she struggled with anything modern or technical.
“Not at all. Come with me,” Chu Fengyi said, suddenly struck by an idea.
She realized she needed someone to take care of her daily life, especially since she traveled frequently. A man wouldn’t do, and Li Muxue, being Xu Lin’s cousin and skilled in martial arts, seemed perfect.
Not only could she serve as a sparring partner, but keeping her close would also ensure nothing odd happened between her and Xu Lin—a win-win situation.
“You mean work with you, Miss Chu?”
“Yes. I may be staying in Linshui for now, but I travel a lot and need someone to manage my daily affairs. A man wouldn’t be suitable.”
“Do you think I can do it?”
Although it involved taking care of someone, Li Muxue was excited. She had come to Linshui alone with only 2,000 yuan, of which 700 had been lost.
That left her with 1,300 yuan. After deducting travel expenses and buying sausage, she now had only 805 yuan. No, wait—she had just spent 5 yuan on water. Now she had exactly 800 yuan left.
She felt bad about staying at her aunt’s house for free and knew she needed to find a job. But she wasn’t sure what she was qualified for.
Now, with this offer to take care of a beautiful young lady’s daily life, wasn’t this much easier than managing the entire temple’s chores?
“Are you going to do it or not?”
“I’ll do it.”
“Great, then let’s not waste time. Start work tomorrow.”
“Sure!”
After getting his ankle bandaged, Xu Lin limped out, only to see the two of them hailing a cab.
“Our place is just two blocks away. Isn’t taking a cab a bit wasteful?”
“You want me to carry you again? Keep dreaming. Get in the car!” Chu Fengyi shot him a glare, and Xu Lin quickly hopped in.
“By the way, just so you know, your cousin is with me now.”
“My cousin is with you? What do you mean?”
“She’s working for me.”
“Oh, I see. Well then, when she earns some money, don’t forget to treat your dear cousin to a meal!”
“Sure thing, dear cousin. I haven’t even started earning yet, and you’re already planning the meals!”
“My dear cousin, I know you’ll treat me. Speaking of food—Chu Fengyi, how about coming over for lunch? We’ve got sausages.”
“Sausages? Spicy ones?”
“Yep.”
“Alright, but are we including your cousin and the others?”
“Of course. What, you want to eat them all by yourself?”
“As if I’m desperate for a couple of sausages. If I wanted, I could bring in a top chef from Sichuan right now and have them whip up authentic Sichuan cuisine just for me.”
“Yes, yes, you’re amazing. I was just kidding. But hey, lately you’ve been learning how to save money—did something happen?”
Xu Lin thought back. Chu Fengyi had always been extravagant, buying whatever she wanted without batting an eye. Recently, though, she’d started cutting back, even cooking her own meals. If it were before, he’d ask to borrow her car, and she’d probably just buy two new ones on the spot. Clearly, someone had tightened the reins on her. And whoever could rein her in was obvious.
“You’re too perceptive! My dad thinks I’ve been in Linshui for too long and wants me to focus on the company. So, he froze most of my cards. I can’t touch company funds either. All I have left is my salary card. I used to think 20,000 yuan a month was peanuts, but now, my 300,000 yuan savings are my last lifeline.”
“Don’t underestimate 300,000. Most families couldn’t save that in years with all the expenses for food, clothing, and kids’ education.”
“I get that, but for me, this is rock bottom!”
“Maybe it’s a good chance for you to experience a regular person’s life. You’ve been a pampered princess for two lifetimes—it’s about time you learned some humility.”
“By the way, I’ve been wondering—why do you keep mentioning ‘two lifetimes’ and stuff like that?”
“Oh, that’s just how we talk. She said in her past life, she was a princess too.” Xu Lin made it up on the spot.
“Really? But honestly, Miss Chu doesn’t seem stuck-up at all.”
“She’s not stuck-up?”
“If she were truly arrogant, she wouldn’t even bother talking to me. Real arrogance isn’t just looking down on you—it’s not acknowledging your existence at all.”
Li Muxue’s comment struck a chord with Xu Lin, and he nodded enthusiastically.
“Well said, cousin! Maybe you’re right. Deep down, my ‘Shi-chan’ is actually a kind-hearted princess.”
“Who’s your anything? Stop talking nonsense.”
“With language like that, you’re hardly a proper princess. But hey, Chu Fengyi, if you ever get tired of being a CEO, come work for me instead.”
“Work for you? I manage a billion-dollar corporation, and you want me to be a waitress?”
“I’m asking if you’d be willing to do it.”
Xu Lin looked directly at her, and Chu Fengyi burst into a bright, genuine laugh. It was the first time Xu Lin had seen her laugh like that, and he couldn’t help but join in.
“What are you laughing at?”
“Nothing. I just think being a waitress doesn’t sound so bad. But you’d have to take care of all my expenses.”
“Of course. I’ll take care of you for life if I have to.”
Xu Lin said it with conviction, and Chu Fengyi nodded.
“You said it—you’ll take care of me for life.”
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