High-class maid

"Yes, although I am busy with my studies and have never gone out to play, I often hear my classmates and friends say that there is a river in the north of the city with beautiful scenery on both sides. For just a few coins, you can rent a boat, eat delicious food and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the boat. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"That's a good idea, Mother, let's go tomorrow." Shen Xing'er couldn't wait any longer and wished she could fly to the river right now.

"Alright, whatever you say." Madam Wang replied indulgently.

Looking at the happy family, Song Wenyang couldn't help but think of the past. He used to be just as carefree, but overnight, he went from a noble young master to a motherless wild child.

"Young Master Song?" Madam Wang's voice pulled him back to reality. Song Wenyang snapped out of his reverie and asked...

"Auntie, what's wrong?"

"As I just said, we can look after you if you're staying here for as long as possible."

"Oh." Song Wenyang gave an awkward smile, admitting his rudeness, and continued, "Some things have happened at home, so I might have to stay here indefinitely."

Wang and Shen Kun tactfully refrained from asking why, but Shen Xing'er spoke up.

“Living here is good. First, Brother Song is not short of money. Second, the rent here is high, and those who can live here are all powerful and wealthy people, so their character is not too bad. Third, the environment here is good, and Brother Song can enjoy the beautiful scenery when he is tired of studying. It’s really a win-win situation.”

Song Wenyang nodded, "Miss Shen understands me best. That is indeed my plan."

The group chatted and laughed, and Shen Xing'er was so happy that she accidentally drank too much.

Her face was flushed, like natural blush, making her look charming and adorable.

Shen Xing'er rested her chin on her hand, her forehead bobbing gently, the butterfly hairpin in her hair swaying with each step, as if touching Song Wenyang's heart.

"Brother Song, how come there are two of you? Hahaha!"

Shen Xing'er looked at Song Wenyang, whose figure overlapped with hers, and said with a grin.

Madam Wang glanced apologetically at Song Wenyang and said, "This girl is actually drunk. Young Master Song, please don't mind."

Song Wenyang had never seen Shen Xing'er like this before. In his memory, she was always like a little adult, and even when she was about to be taken away by thugs, she did not shed a single tear. He found it very novel.

"It's nothing. Miss Shen is still young; she just drank a little too much," Song Wenyang said.

"Brother Song, you are so handsome, like a beautiful older sister. You appeared in my dream."

After saying that, Shen Xing'er lay down on the table and fell asleep.

Madam Wang was so frightened that her face turned pale. What would she do if word got out that her daughter had flirted with a respectable young master?

Shen Kun was also surprised by his daughter's outrageous words. He clasped his hands in a fist and said to Song Wenyang, "My daughter got drunk today. I will teach her a lesson when I get back. Young Master Song, I apologize for the offense."

After saying that, he and Wang Shi each helped Shen Xing'er upstairs.

"My lord, Young Master Song isn't saying anything. Could it be that he's angry with us?"

Upon reaching the top of the stairs, Wang saw that Song Wenyang was still in the same position and couldn't help but worry.

Shen Kun shook his head and said, "Probably not, this Young Master Song is not such a petty person."

"But Young Master Song is, after all, from an official family. For our daughter to offend him like this..."

Shen Kun glanced back at his sleeping daughter and said, "Alright, alright, just be careful these next few days and don't let our daughter meet with this Young Master Song alone."

Madam Wang nodded, looked back at her daughter, and then looked worriedly at Song Wenyang, who was still sitting there motionless.

At this moment, Song Wenyang wasn't angry as the two had imagined. He only felt his face getting hot, and his heart was filled with excitement. Shen Xing'er's words kept echoing in his mind.

You appeared in my dream.

You appeared in my dream.

As night fell, Shen Xing'er finally woke up from her hangover.

"Father, Mother, what's wrong with me? Why are you staring at me like that?"

Shen Xing'er looked at the serious-looking Wang Shi and Shen Kun, and asked in confusion.

"It's nothing, but you're not allowed to drink anymore. What kind of behavior is it for a young lady to drink so much?" Wang said to her with a rare stern expression.

"I know, I just thought it tasted good, who knew it would have such a strong aftereffect?" Shen Xing'er said coquettishly.

Before Wang could say anything more, Shen Kun, who felt sorry for his daughter, stopped her and said, "Alright, alright, it's good that she's awake. Let Xing'er rest."

With that, he pulled Wang away.

"It's all your fault for spoiling your daughter." Wang punched Shen Kun lightly, then followed him away.

Because she had slept too much during the day, Shen Xing'er couldn't fall asleep at night. Looking at the brightly lit courtyard, a beautiful sight, she simply put on a coat and went downstairs.

"Miss Shen, are you also having trouble sleeping?" Song Wenyang's voice came from behind. He was wearing a golden-embroidered unicorn robe, which made him look even more like a noble young master.

"I drank too much during the day and slept all afternoon, but I can't sleep at night." Shen Xing'er pulled her clothes closer together; the autumn wind was still a bit chilly at night.

“Miss Shen doesn’t have a high alcohol tolerance, so it would be best if she drank less in the future,” Song Wenyang said considerately.

"Yes, I didn't lose my composure this afternoon. If I did, please forgive me, Brother Song."

Seeing that Shen Xing'er had no recollection of what happened that afternoon, and that she was completely at ease, Song Wenyang felt awkward in comparison. He shook his head and said...

"Although the girl can't hold her liquor well, she's still quite well-behaved when drunk; she fell asleep as soon as she lay down."

"That's good, that's good. I was afraid I might have said something inappropriate, hehe."

Seeing her so lucky, Song Wenyang suddenly had the urge to tease her and asked...

"Oh? What are you afraid of saying?"

The boy suddenly moved closer, so close that he could see every pore on his face. Shen Xing'er panicked and stammered.

"No, it's nothing, Brother Song, you're overthinking it."

Song Wenyang laughed heartily, his hands clutching the peach wood hairpin he hadn't had time to give away, hidden in his sleeves. He hesitated, just about to muster the courage to speak.

"Xing'er! What are you doing?"

Wang's voice came from upstairs, extinguishing Song Wenyang's newly mustered courage once again.

"Brother Song, I'm going upstairs. You should get some rest too." Shen Xing'er stuck out her tongue at him and ran over quickly.

Song Wenyang watched the girl run out like an elf, leaving a lingering fragrance as she passed by him. He felt a sense of wonder and wanted to give her the best things in the world.

"Xing'er, why are you running around like that? You just woke up and you're already in the cold wind. What if you catch a cold?"

Shen Xing'er, who had gone upstairs, was receiving a lecture from Madam Wang.

She lowered her head and obediently accepted the instruction, "Mother, I just slept too much during the day. I've never seen such a beautiful view in the manor, so I wanted to go downstairs to take a look."

Shen Xing'er tugged at Wang Shi's sleeve and said coquettishly.

Madam Wang was soft-hearted, but considering her daughter's two truly outrageous actions, she pushed Shen Xing'er's hand away and said earnestly...

"Xing'er, do you still remember what happened during the day?"

Shen Xing'er shook her head and replied, "What happened during the day? Why do you all have to ask me?"

Wang asked nervously, "Who else asked you, Young Master Song?"

Shen Xing'er nodded and said, "Yes, I said I didn't remember, and Young Master Song said I fell asleep as soon as I lay down, and even advised me not to drink alcohol in the future."