Chapter 69 The Little Slave Girl

Manager, we have reserved a private room just for you here," the manager was exceptionally attentive and thoughtful to Lǐ An, even though Lǐ An had never shown up despite the long opening period. He s...Chapter 69: The Young Slave Girl

Shao Meizhu, who had been in Australia for three years, had a healthy tan to her skin. With large and spirited eyes and full lips that looked as if they were about to burst with beauty, she held her head high, exuding youthful charm.

Shao Meizhu had every right to be proud; relying on her outstanding looks and wealthy background, she easily won the adoration of many. Most of the boys around her treated her like a deity, except for Li An.

However, she didn't particularly care about Li An's feelings because she knew that he still couldn't understand even the most basic human emotion of liking someone, and all he cared about was causing trouble in the world.

After Li An met Yan Luoxi, he had no choice but to return home instead of loitering outside. He vented his anger by having Yan Luoxi carry his bag for him as they made their way back.

Gu Xiaobei and Li Haonan didn't react too strongly when they saw their eldest son suddenly return because they frequently flew overseas to check on Li An, mainly to see if he had caused any trouble.

Liyi gave his brother a lot of face. Despite being extremely busy, he still made time to come back and have dinner with him.

Although Li Haonan's couple and Chen Shuang's couple treated the return of their children indifferently, there were people who welcomed them warmly, such as Uncle Xian, Uncle Ruan, and Mr. and Mrs. Chen...

In light of these warm suggestions, Li Haonan arranged a cocktail party at home to celebrate the return of these three children, conveniently inviting many good friends from their circle for some socializing.

That evening, the Li family's hall was brightly lit, with musicians playing cheerful and melodious tunes. Some were whispering to each other, while others elegantly danced in the center of the room.

The aroma of wine wafted through the air as music played softly. As the male lead for the day, Li An pretended to be refined by holding his cup of wine and greeting uncles, aunts, and cousins occasionally.

Everyone praised how this kid had made something of himself; they never would have thought he could achieve such success today. They all sincerely congratulated Li Haonan's couple on their good fortune.

Whether these compliments were genuine or sarcastic, Li An found them grating. It felt as if everyone was implying that he used to be a bad person.

In a somewhat disgruntled state, Li An accidentally turned around and saw Yan Luoxi wearing a light pink cocktail dress, making an appearance in a way that amazed him. She gracefully moved through the crowd with impeccable manners, her actions and speech without any flaws. Under the lamplight, her eyes seemed to sparkle as they glanced in his direction.

Li An turned around, lifted his head, and finished off the wine in one gulp. The fragrance of the wine was clear and refreshing, filling his mouth. He couldn't help but sneer; it really was bizarre that a "ugly duckling" could transform into a "swan."

Li Haonan's estimation wasn't far off—this time back in the country, Li An had become much quieter than before. There were fewer things in this world that could arouse his curiosity or impulsiveness. He spent more time at home and seemed to be thinking more.

The quietened Li An finally found some leisure time to stroll through the large garden of his house. Walking through the garden, wind rustled past tree branches, stirring the white magnolias. Further ahead lay a dense French sycamore with lush foliage; intense sunlight filtered through its thick canopy, casting dappled shadows. Beneath this tree sat a person with a book on their knees, head resting upon them—whether asleep or in deep thought was unclear.

The tranquil and cool space seemed to form an independent little world, impervious to the vicissitudes of nature. Yan Luoxi appeared as if she were living within this tiny fairyland; Li An felt his heart thump heavily against his chest.

Yan Luoxi was sleeping with her head on someone's knees, and this scene wasn't particularly beautiful—there were no falling flower petals or romantic imagery like a lady sleeping under the blossoms. Because of her awkward position, she could hardly breathe and snored softly through her nose.

Li An approached her quietly and couldn’t help but laugh when he saw her ungraceful sleeping posture and heard her snores. It seemed that Crooked Tooth would never turn into a swan; instead, she had become a little sleeping pig.

He maliciously used the grass to nudge Yan Luoxi's ear, causing her, still in a daze from sleep, to frown unhappily and protest with a hum before mumbling something and falling back asleep.

The wind blew through the trees, lifting Yan Luoxi’s hair and brushing lightly over Li An's face each time. The faint fragrance of the young girl filled the air, stirring his teenage heart. Uncontrollably, he leaned down close to her peaceful sleeping face, then kissed her slightly tilted lips.

Soft and sweet beyond measure, before Li An could savor it fully, a sensation in his mind exploded. He suddenly jumped up; there seemed to be unseen eyes hiding behind the paulownia tree watching them, making his heart race uncontrollably and causing sweat to form on his palms.

Nineteen-year-old Li An had played with countless things in the world but never with a woman. Perhaps influenced by Shao Meizhuo, he thought girls were nothing but trouble and fussiness. He was already annoyed enough by Shao Meizhuo; he didn’t want to have another problem around him.

Finally, Yan Luoxi was awakened by the rustling sounds nearby. When she raised her head, Li An’s towering figure completely overshadowed her, and an invisible pressure made it hard for her to breathe. She jumped up from the ground with a start; because her legs had gone numb from sleeping on them, she lost balance and stumbled ungracefully.

Seeing her in such a sorry state improved Li An's mood considerably.

Yan Luoxi steadied herself, her large eyes immediately brimming with wariness and apprehension akin to that of a frightened deer.

Lian's expression was unpredictable, and his dark eyes, deep and distant, gave no hint of emotion. After sizing up Yan Luoxi for a while, he suddenly asked in a leisurely manner: "Do you still remember the promise I made three years ago"

She would never forget such an unequal agreement, but she didn't want to admit it now.

Pretending to ponder, Yan Luoxi tilted her head and blinked her eyes, saying, "I don't remember. What are you talking about"

Lian was amused by her pretense and raised an eyebrow, asking, "So, do you want to back out"

What else could she do besides back out She would rather not be your summoned-and-dismissed little slave!

Yan Luoxi had decided to deny it no matter what. Innocently muttering, she said: "After you left, one day I fell off the bed while sleeping and hit my head. Since then, I've forgotten many things."

Lian was furious at such a lie but seized the opportunity when she wasn't prepared and pulled Yan Luoxi to his side with one hand, randomly ruffling her hair as he said anxiously: "Quickly let Second Brother take a look. Where did you hit your head Didn't Mom bring you to the hospital for a checkup If it leaves aftereffects, that would be terrible; then when you have kids in the future, they might all turn out silly!"

Yan Luoxi was disoriented by his ruffling and tried to avoid him while swaying left and right. "What are you doing Let me go!"

"Aren't I crazy I'm just checking on you."..These past few days had truly exhausted him; after hearing about Yán Luoxi's pregnancy one day, he drove around aimlessly in Yantai for a small period before deciding to leave. During the flight bac...