Chapter 3 - We meet again

Xiong Zhi usually took a bath for an hour. But this time she only took ten minutes. Without calling for maids, she wore her uniform, combed her hair, letting it flow freely down her back. Without putting on any makeup up she hurried downstairs. The maid that supposed to serve her was gossiping in the kitchen. "Hey....have you seen Mr. Zhou today?" Maid 1 asked. "Nope. Why? You know you should stop daydreaming about Mr. Zhou. Can't you see how he never sees? He probably doesn't know your name!" Maid 2 said. Maid 1 scoffed. "Stop it. You should know I won't listen to you. Who doesn't want to marry him? Even though he has a son, he is still so handsome! And of course, he's the richest among us who's working under Xiong!" Speaking of his son, I saw them today! His son is so gorgeous that his father!" Maid 1 continued. "Hey! Don't tell me you're gonna seduce him? You're an old hag already! Leave it to us, the blooming maidens." Retort maid 2. Hearing this, Xiong Zhi can't help but imagine a scene where Linfeng was surrounded by pretty maids, showing his usual gentle smile to the maids. She felt uncomfortable in her heart. Thinking, Linfeng had a girl by his side, loving her and protecting her. There was an indescribable feeling, making her heart heavy. This feeling was like a tiny thorn scratching her heart, making it a bit painful. But she promised not to be weak anymore... 'In this lifetime, I will do everything to make Linfeng love me again...to finally be with him. 'Even he has a girl. I will snatch him away from her. 'Linfeng...In the past, you stayed and loved me secretly by my side...This time... I will boldly express my feelings to you.' Having courage, she took another step and coughed loudly. She looked coldly at Maid 2 and said: " What are you gossiping about? If my grandfather heard you, he would surely not let you take another step in Xiong mansion ever again, to see whom you want to see." She passed like she had not said anything. While the maids were left with open mouths "The....The young miss...spoke...She spoke!" They did not seem to focus on the fact that the young miss warned them. ---------------------------------------------- At the dining table, Xi ong Zhi sat in her usual chair. She was earlier than usual. The food was being served, and the maids secretly peeked at her. Their young miss was early today. What scared them was that her young miss sat there unmoving, unblinking, with her usual cold, expressionless face. If not for the light rising and down on her chest, she would be mistaken us a beautiful statue. Xiong Zhi was waiting for her grandfather. Xiong Zhi was holding her excitement and anxiety about meeting her grandfather again after five years, the last time she had seen him. Even though she did not have an attachment to the old man, he was still her guardian. Even the old man saw her as his pa, when he nevschemed again at her. The only mistake he made was choosing that beast to marry her to him. She wants to say many things to the old man, her hatred and her thanks. But when she saw the old man walking towards her, er all her worry was stuck in her throat. The old man still had his domineering aura, that seemed that there was a written title on his forehead: 'I am a King. Bow, otome, you commoner. ' Swallowing hard, she stood up and bowed respectfully to her grandfather. "Good morning, grandfather, have you had a good night's rest?" She still remembers her usual greeting every morning. Her grandfather looked at her and passed her while saying : "You will meet Zhou Min's son today. Your aid, " Grandfather said expressionless. Followed by him was Zhou Min, Linfeng's father. Xiong Zhi looked behind his back. Wanting to see Linfeng. Not seeing him, she became anxious. 'Where is Linfeng? Is he still the same Linfeng? Did he also travel there?' "Zhou Min, invite your son to come eat with us," her grandfather said, pulling her attention to him. " Yes, Sir. Linfeng comes out and introduces yourself to Young Miss Zhi." Zhou Min said to nowhere. A tall shadow landed, stood up, and bowed ninety degrees. " Zhou Linfeng, pledge your loyalty to the Xiong family. Serving as a reliable aide to the Young Miss Xiong Zhi. " Linfeng said, not raising his head. Black hair that was slightly curly at the ends covered his face. Xiong Zhi felt the time was frozen. She stopped breathing, she stopped thinking, she stared at him unmoving. His figure, his tall stature, all of it. She wanted to engrave it in her mind. She wanted to see his face, caressed it while proclaiming her love that she had never given a chance to say to him in that life. She missed him so badly that her heart stopped beating. Noticing no one answering, Linfeng took a short peek behind his hair. He did not dare to raise his head. But what he saw startled him. He knew the rumors about the young miss. Since he was her aide, he was told and trained from a young age to serve this young miss. He investigates everything about her. Although he had not seen her, he heard about her stunning beauty. He heard about her cold, indifferent, and meek behaviour. She spoke only y few words, treating it as gold. She had never shown any emotions or reactions to anything. Like a lifeless doll. Unlike any rich young miss whwasre socializing on the top of the food chain, this girl was alone in her world. No friends, unapproachable. But the rumors about her do ot give her a slight justice. Her beauty is not just stunning. He had seen countless beauties while following his father in ballrooms and parties. But this girl, who was a year younger than him, had an otherworldly beauty. Her skin was translucent like jade, her jet black hair so straight and looked so soft to touch, reaching her waist. Without any makeup, he can see a bare, beautiful face. Her straight nose, her thin kissable lips, her jaw that was carved into a perfect shape. And the most what stunned him was her phoenix eyes surrounded by long eyelashes. From those beautiful eyes, thousands of words seem to speak to him. Many emotions flashed by. When she closed her eyes, his heart skipped a beat. Then it thumped so fast. He even heard it loudly in his ears. 'Wha....what's this? Am I sick?' Linfeng was confused. He cannot describe what he was feeling. He even forgot that he had raised his head and stared dumbly at the young miss. Noticing this, his father rebuked him. "Outrageous! Who told you to raise your head?!" "Ahh.....my apologies to Mr. Xiong to the young miss." Linfeng hurriedly apologized. He felt foolish. How he stared boldly at the young miss! "It's alright. No offense taken." Xiong Zhi tried gently with her voice to Linfeng, but since it was her first time, it appeared cold and expressionless. When he slightly raised his head, she saw the face of the man whom she missed and loved dearly. His thick brows, his sharp and dark beautiful eyes covered by thick lashes, his tall straight nose, his full red lips, his sharp jaw, every detail in his face was exceptional, like a beautiful sculpture carved perfectly. He looked dashing and gorgeous. The familiar face that was only younger. How could she not notice him, a beautiful, awesome man in the beginning?S he lived an empty life. Not knowing what beautiful is. Closing her eyes, she engraved every detail of his perfect face in her heart. She wants to run into him and tightly hug him, and say those words that she wanted to say. But it's not the time. She had to be patient. There i still a matter at hand. Until then, she would not hold back her feelings for him. Opening her eyes, the sharp, cold, and penetrating gaze appeared. She still stared at the man who was now bowing his head. 'Linfeng...seems I only reincarnated this time...but even you don't remember those times, I will make it more precious and unforgettable... 'Linfeng.....atlast.....we meet again.... 'This time I will fulfill my promise....I hope you also fulfill yours....'