Finest Servant Chapter 45

Published at 14th of April 2023 07:00:10 AM

Chapter 45 A Woman and a Dog (Part 2)

First, they picked flowers, then handsome men. Lin Wanrong blinked joyfully, for these girls were no ordinary ruffians; they were the epitome of ruffianism.

"Ladies, what brings you here?" Lin Wanrong called out with a loud laugh as he stood at the entrance.

Upon seeing Lin Wanrong, several maidservants let out a collective gasp.

"Oh, he seems to be that impressive servant!" one of them exclaimed. The maidservants immediately began chattering, their gazes fixated on Lin Wanrong as they examined him from head to toe.

A single woman might have been too shy to act so boldly, but with ten women together, their courage knew no bounds. After all, they wouldn't be laughing at one another, so they felt free to look as they pleased.

"Are you Lin San?" asked one particularly attentive young maid, who had even managed to learn his name.

"Indeed, that is me. How may I assist you, miss?" Lin Wanrong replied with a smile. He was unfazed by the presence of ten women; at worst, he would simply strip down and let them have their way with him.

The young maid blushed and asked, "Lin San, did you really enter through the main gate today?" This question was a hot topic among all the maidservants and servants in the mansion, so the young maids were naturally curious, their gazes fixated on him.

Lin Wanrong nodded, "Yes."

Another maid asked curiously, "From what I know, every servant enters through the side door. Aren't you afraid of Chief Steward Wang and the others?"

Lin Wanrong pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Everyone has their dignity as a person, and everyone deserves respect. Sometimes, dignity is more important than life itself."

The maidservants were somewhat perplexed. In their understanding, as servants, they had to surrender their lives to their masters, so where was there room for dignity?

Lin Wanrong also felt that his way of thinking was a bit too progressive for them, so he decided not to discuss it further. Smiling, he asked, "By the way, you ladies haven't told me yet, what brings you here? Are you looking for Uncle Fu?"

Although the maidservants didn't quite understand Lin Wanrong's words, they still admired him in their hearts. After all, there weren't many people in the entire Xiao Manor who dared to stand up to Chief Steward Wang and his associates.

"Brother San, we're not here to see Uncle Fu. We want to pick some flowers in this courtyard. Please don't tell Uncle Fu, alright?" Another bolder maid, somewhat blindly worshipping Lin Wanrong, unconsciously addressed him as "Brother San" with a coy expression.

"First, you pick flowers, then you pick handsome men, right?" Lin Wanrong said with a teasing smile.

The maidservants let out a collective gasp, their faces flushing red, knowing that he had overheard their earlier conversation. They felt extremely embarrassed. However, since there were many of them, they weren't afraid of being laughed at by each other. After giggling for a while, one of the maidservants boldly said, "Brother San, you're so bad. I'm not going to talk to you anymore. Sisters, let's pick flowers!"

The maidservants laughed and began to pick flowers, ignoring Lin Wanrong.

"Brother San, look at this peony flower. How does it look on me?"

"Brother San, do you think this bunch of chrysanthemums matches my dress?"

"Brother San, don't you think my figure resembles the mature beauty of this peony?"

The maidservants' sweet voices filled Lin Wanrong's ears. When they were together, their courage seemed to grow, and they all affectionately called him "Brother San," even though they hadn't known him just a moment ago.

Lin Wanrong was somewhat taken aback by the maidservants' warmth and friendliness. Though they weren't stunningly beautiful, they were all young and energetic girls, like a group of butterflies fluttering around him. Their melodious voices and gentle whispers made Lin Wanrong feel a bit disoriented amidst the flowers.

However, his troubles soon arrived. The maidservants were all very interested in Lin Wanrong, constantly pulling him aside to ask various questions about his hometown, family, age, marital status, and which young lady he first liked. Their questions were sharp and spicy, leaving Lin Wanrong struggling to respond.

Lin Wanrong, surrounded by countless "ducks," found it hard to express his suffering. Far from enjoyment, this felt like punishment. If he had known earlier, he would never have come out.

"Brother San, have you never really liked any young lady before?" A mischievous, wide-eyed maid asked, trying to probe his secrets.

"No, no, I've never liked any 'young miss,'" Lin Wanrong replied righteously. In his hometown, everyone knew the meaning of the term "young miss," and Lin Wanrong, of course, would not like "young misses." (A colloquial term for prostitute)

Not liking young misses, does that mean he likes maidservants? The speaker's unintentional words carried a deeper meaning to the listeners. Several maidservants misunderstood his meaning and their faces quickly turned shy. This Lin San, with his good looks and humor, could be considered a charming character if not for his lowly status. The maidservants' cheeks flushed pink, and none of them dared to look at him.

Lin Wanrong was still unaware that his words had caused a stir. Seeing the maidservants lowering their heads quietly, he was about to speak when he faintly heard a crisp barking sound.

"What's that noise?" Lin Wanrong's hearing was excellent, and the sound was familiar, like a dog's bark. Where would anyone keep a dog in the Xiao family's mansion, which was mostly occupied by women? Lin Wanrong was puzzled, thinking he might have misheard.

"What noise? What noise?" The wide-eyed maid who had been inquiring about Lin Wanrong's secrets asked anxiously, her face still blushing.

The sound was getting closer, and Lin Wanrong could now confirm it was indeed the barking of a dog, seemingly heading in their direction. It wasn't unusual for a wealthy family like the Xiao family to keep a few dogs for security. Lin Wanrong reasoned away his confusion.

As the barking grew closer, the maidservants heard it as well, and their expressions changed simultaneously. "Not good!" They cried out in terror, as if they had seen a demon, "Brother San, run! Run! If we don't leave now, it will be too late."

Lin Wanrong was taken aback. Was the barking of a dog really that terrifying? Why were these girls so scared that they even changed color? He laughed it off, saying, "It's okay, I'm not afraid."

The maidservants' faces paled with worry. They glanced at Lin Wanrong, dropped the flowers they had picked, and fled as if they were flying.

Once the maidservants were gone, the world became much quieter, and Lin Wanrong's ears finally got a break. He sighed, shook his head helplessly, and thought gleefully that being handsome could indeed be quite troublesome.

The barking grew louder and closer, as if it was heading straight for the garden. This was Uncle Fu's territory, who would dare to let a dog run loose in the garden? They must be looking for trouble.

"Whose animal is this? Get lost!" Lin Wanrong stood up and yelled casually.

However, as soon as he turned around, he was stunned. This was no ordinary dog; it looked more like a wolf. A large wolfhound, half a man's height, stared at him with its greenish eyes. The viciousness in the dog's eyes was evident to anyone who saw it.

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