Chapter 146 – Getting Along Alone (单独相处)
Li Shaoyun actually had people he knew in Hua Ning County too, but other than Du Lin, the rest of then were all the area’s merchants who only single-mindedly wanted to hug the Li Family’s thigh. When Li Shaoyun had come to Hua Ning County alone many years ago, he had already experienced these people’s ‘pa.s.sion’. From then on, Li Shaoyun did his best to stay lowkey.
This also led to Li Shaoyun’s current lack of interpersonal relations.h.i.+ps on the surface.
While Du Lin was portraying Li Shaoyun as someone pitiful, the person in mention had no change in expression or movement, even though he heard everything crystal clear.
Jing Yunzhao swept a glance at him, a flash of disbelief in her eyes. Could someone who looked as astute as he go crazy just because he was stifled and got bored?
She was not a child and could guess that Du Lin’s words were three parts truth and seven parts lie. However, looking at the empty and cold room, she could confirm that currently, other than Du Lin and herself, truly no one had come before.
“How about we do this? During this period of time, I’ll come in the afternoon, I still have cla.s.ses during other times,” Jing Yunzhao suggested after some consideration.
“Then that’s great!” Du Lin was immediately ecstatic. Even if it was just during the afternoon, it was good enough. Heavens knew how difficult it was to serve Li Shaoyun. Hiding for a while was still a while!
“You’re very happy?” Li Shaoyun’s coldly snorted from behind.
Du Lin’s gooseb.u.mps instantly stood up and he quickly pasted a smile on his face, “Aren’t I being happy for your sake? Next time, even if I’m not around in the afternoons, you’ll still have someone to talk to you.”
Li Shaoyun shot him a glance, his serene gaze directly reaching into the depths of his heart. However, Du Lin was not afraid of him and instead started laughing.
The first time Li Shaoyun came to Hua Ning County, he was 16 years old. During that time, the sound of activity was huge. Some even held banquets, just to curry his favour. Partic.i.p.ating in that banquet were other children from each family who were about the same age as him, but the Li Shaoyun of then was unlike the one right now.
Although he was still handsome and elegant, his appearance was a little gloomy, pus.h.i.+ng other people to a distance, while his father was one of that restaurant’s chefs at that time. Coincidentally, he was also present and saw, with his own eyes, the scene of Li Shaoyun watching other people causing trouble. Till now, he could not forget that gaze.
Afterwards, under coincidental circ.u.mstances, he had spoken a few sentences with Li Shaoyun and brought him to try one of his dad’s imperial recipes. Maybe because it gave him a lasting impression, but when Li Shaoyun came back on the second year, he only contacted Du Lin, and their relations.h.i.+p had only improved from year to year.
If they were comparing their depth of understanding towards Li Shaoyun, Du Lin still had some confidence.
This fella may look like a playboy, but in reality, his innermost self did not differ much from a few years ago. Cannot be offended. Although his expression towards strangers might be a smile, his heart was definitely still cold as usual.
If he were to acknowledge someone, both his speech and att.i.tude would make them tremble in fear, and it probably would have nothing to do with him being angry.
Just like right now, while his words were rude, it was even possible that he was complimenting him!
Of course, also because of this, there was some special treatment from Du Lin towards Jing Yunzhao. After all, in the past few years, only Jing Yunzhao managed to make Li Shaoyun create so much trouble just for her. If it wasn’t for her being only 15 years old, he would definitely believe that Li Shao, this fella, had taken a fancy to the other family’s young maiden.
Du Lin’s restaurant was busy. Therefore, after Jing Yunzhao had complied, he exchanged some conventional greetings before rus.h.i.+ng back to Yu Tian Xian.
In the hospital ward, Jing Yunzhao was having a staring compet.i.tion with Li Shaoyun, the atmosphere becoming more and more awkward.
Jing Yunzhao then studied the interior of the hospital ward. It was a single ward, and there was even an attached bathroom and kitchen. The surroundings were quiet, and there were also some plants decorated here and there. This ward was definitely the hospital’s top room.
“Don’t you have anything you want to say?” Li Shaoyun suddenly spoke up, his figure looking like he was sleeping when he was not.