103: Section 103

Xu Miaoyin was all too familiar with Fei Lingxue's sorrowful gaze.

Wasn't she also in such a dilemma at that time?

But people always have to look forward.

The previous life cannot be returned to; this life must be seized well to make up for the regrets of the past.

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Linjiang City, Linjiang Spring Restaurant.

Su Mo had gone through several simulations, but each time it was just a start where he was only fit to hang up, none worth his personal investment.

This made him somewhat anxious, as he hadn't been able to use the virtual reality simulator.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he moved his bed to Chun Zhu's room.

Now, the two of them were separated only by a curtain, with less than three meters between their sleeping spaces.

Chun Zhu did not object...

...

The sun had already set, and the flame in the oil lamp in the room flickered gently, illuminating their room so it wasn't too dim.

Su Mo's AFK continued.

Chun Zhu had just bathed, and a faint scent of a young girl wafted over.

This made Su Mo feel a bit parched.

Although a curtain blocked his view, he could still see the girl's graceful silhouette through the lamplight.

“Chun Zhu, how long have you been at the Generals Residence?”

Su Mo's sudden question startled Chun Zhu, who was already nervous.

Then she softly replied.

“Hmm, I’ve been at the Generals Residence for over seven years now.”

“Seven years ago, I was given as a dowry maid and married into the Generals Residence with Madam, but at that time, the front lines were tense, and the General left right after the wedding ceremony.”

“He didn’t even enter the bridal chamber with Madam; that was the last time I saw General Guo.”

“Seven or eight years have passed in a flash.”

“Madam has had a very hard time these past few years.”

Listening to Chun Zhu's words, Su Mo continued to ask.

“Then how long have you been with Madam?”

“Hmm, it’s been a long time, I was sold to the Huang family when I was five, and then Shaoyao and I became maids for Young Miss, who was twelve at the time.”

“Then we grew up together like that, it must be fourteen years now.”

“That’s a long time! You and Madam must be like sisters.”

“Hehe, of course! I really didn't expect Madam to let me take care of you. Madam values you very much.”

“So, what are your plans for the future?”

“Hmm, what plans? Just live like this, I guess.”

“You took my first kiss, are you trying to shirk responsibility?!”

Hearing Chun Zhu say this, Su Mo quickly spoke.

“Of course, I want to be responsible.”

As he spoke, Su Mo suddenly got out of bed.

Upon noticing Su Mo's actions, Chun Zhu felt a little flustered, her voice trembling slightly.

“Steward Su, what are you doing…”

Su Mo was now in front of the oil lamp.

“Nothing, just blowing out the lamp.”

After speaking, Su Mo directly blew out the lamp, and the room immediately became pitch black.

Su Mo's eyes, however, had some night vision capabilities, and he directly slipped into Chun Zhu's quilt, embracing her warm, soft, and beautiful body.

“Chun Zhu, you smell so good.”

“Su, Steward Su!”

“Why are you still calling me Steward Su?”

Chun Zhu's heart pounded.

After hearing Su Mo's words, she vaguely prepared herself.

“Su, Su Gege…”

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Waking up the next day.

Su Mo carefully slipped out of the quilt and began to prepare nourishing soup in the kitchen.

As he prepared, the sense of satisfaction in his heart almost overflowed.

What virtue did he possess?

To have obtained the body and mind of such a beautiful woman.

On Earth, women like Chun Zhu were almost extinct.

When Chun Zhu woke up, she saw the soup Su Mo had prepared for her.

Memories kept flashing through her mind at that moment.

Being with Su Gege was so painful, yet so joyful.

Seeing Chun Zhu awake, Su Mo wiped her body and treated her injuries, staying busy until late morning, so much so that the restaurant hadn't even opened.

It wasn't until he heard a knock at the door that Su Mo reluctantly left Chun Zhu's quilt, dressed, and went to the front hall.

He thought someone wanted to eat, but upon opening the door, he found Shaoyao there.

Shaoyao was slender and graceful, like Lin Daiyu.

Although she was also beautiful, Su Mo didn't like overly thin women.

“Sister Shaoyao, why are you here?”

Seeing Su Mo, Shaoyao was a bit puzzled.

“What, Steward Su, aren't you opening the restaurant during the day?”

“This time it's Madam's order; she said she wants you to go over, and I'll also check on Chun Zhu.”

Hearing that Huang Qingwan had called him, Su Mo nodded.

At the same time, to prevent Shaoyao from noticing anything amiss about Chun Zhu, Su Mo began to urge her.

“I understand, Sister Shaoyao.”

“I was experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen just now.”

“Plus, there were no customers, so I didn't open.”

“Also, Chun Zhu isn't up yet; she'd be shy if you went over.”

Shaoyao immediately felt a little envious upon hearing this.

“Steward Su, you're so good to Chun Zhu.”

“After all these years, I haven't had a single full night's sleep.”

“Hehe, not at all.”

“By the way, let's go now. We have a long road ahead of us; it's never too late to see her.”

“Alright, then.”

Immediately after, Su Mo followed Shaoyao back to the Generals Residence.

Having not returned for nearly two months, he still felt a bit nostalgic.

On the way, he met Xiao Wang, who quickly approached him upon seeing him.

“Su Ge, Su Ge.”

“Is there still no one in charge of procurement for your restaurant?”

Hearing Xiao Wang's words, Su Mo immediately understood what he meant.

It seemed he had his eyes on the lucrative procurement for the restaurant.

“Oh, Miss Guo manages the accounts.”

“I'm just temporarily in charge; I have no authority to decide at all.”

“I'll ask Miss Guo about it later and see what she says.”

Upon hearing Su Mo's words, Xiao Wang was a bit disappointed.

“Never mind then, thank you, Steward Su.”

Su Mo chuckled.

“No need to be polite with me. Let’s go, come play at my place when you have time.”

“Alright!”

After this small interlude, Su Mo followed Shaoyao to Huang Qingwan's courtyard.

Huang Qingwan was not waiting for him in the courtyard at this time; a beam of sunlight shone directly on the slightly ajar door.

Shaoyao spoke when she saw this.

“Steward Su, Madam is waiting for you inside. I’ll go prepare bird’s nest porridge for Madam first.”

“Oh, alright.”

After speaking, Su Mo slowly walked towards Huang Qingwan's door.

Upon pushing the door open, Huang Qingwan, dressed in a crimson, tight-fitting long robe, was half-reclining on a rattan chair, reading a book titled “Orchid Collection.”

On her feet were a pair of yellow soft satin brocade shoes, propped up on a footrest, revealing the silk stockings underneath.

The sound of Su Mo entering immediately made her look up.

Seeing Su Mo enter, a look of surprise flashed in Huang Qingwan's eyes, and she quickly rose from the rattan chair.

Her eyes were filled with gentle sweetness as she looked at Su Mo.

“Su Mo, you’ve come.”

“Yes, Madam, I have come.”

“May I ask why Madam called for me?”

Su Mo was honest; he still hadn't fully understood Huang Qingwan's attitude towards him, so he only probed slowly and dared not act out of line as he did last time.

“Come here.”

Huang Qingwan was much bolder; she walked straight over, took Su Mo's hand, and led him to her dressing table.

And she took out two hairpins of different styles.

One was made of pure gold, with a Phoenix spreading its wings and soaring.

The other was entirely silver, with silver threads wrapped around the body of the hairpin and pearls embedded at the tail.

“Which of these two looks better?”

Looking at Huang Qingwan acting like a young girl, Su Mo couldn't help but be mesmerized.