Then let the witch offer her loyalty

They're torn between letting go and not letting go.

Doing it and not doing it.

He was getting a little irritated, and his tone became stern: "Dong Xiaobai, let me go right now, do you hear me?!"

Chen Moxin spoke in a fierce tone and called him by his full name, which made Dong Xiaobai feel flustered.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chen Moxin finally managed to free her hand and push her aside, rolling off the bed.

He was about to say something when he suddenly frowned and gasped, "Hiss..."

He already had a gunshot wound, and after all that commotion, the wound that had been bandaged during the day had reopened, and blood could be faintly seen seeping through his pajamas.

Upon seeing the blood, Dong Xiaobai panicked and rushed over, exclaiming, "Young Master, you're injured?!"

Chen Moxin shamelessly said, "Yeah, it was you who injured me just now. Look what you've done."

Dong Xiaobai is a girl without any guile, especially in front of Chen Moxin. She believes whatever the young master says.

Her hands trembled as she tried to check Chen Moxin's injuries, afraid of hurting him. She was completely at a loss, and tears welled up in her dark, gem-like eyes. "I'm sorry... I... I didn't mean to..."

Chen Moxin gave a cold laugh: "Heh, is an apology enough? You'll have to fight back."

"Okay..." Dong Xiaobai shrank back, standing there with her eyes closed, looking like a child who had done something wrong. "Hit me then..."

Chen Moxin was amused by her silly appearance and poked her forehead: "You're like a fool."

"Tell me, what's gotten into you all of a sudden? Why did you suddenly go crazy today?"

Dong Xiaobai rubbed her wet eyes with her hands, her gaze somewhat evasive, as if she had something difficult to say.

"You won't tell me, huh? Then I won't talk to you anymore." Chen Moxin deliberately put on a stern face to scare her.

This phrase has always been a "magic weapon" for Xiaobai since she was little. No matter what happens, scaring her with this phrase is sure to work.

As expected, Dong Xiaobai fell for it, stammering, "No...I...I'll tell you..."

And so, through her whispered narration, Chen Moxin learned about Chen Wenzhe's entire plan.

Chen Moxin almost couldn't hold back her laughter after hearing this.

Other people's fathers all hope their sons will become successful.

Why does Old Chen always want his son to commit a heinous crime?

It's amazing that he even thought of something as physically strong.

Despite her complaints, Chen Moxin was also thinking of ways to deal with the situation.

I'm definitely going to work in the Administration Bureau, but there are always troublemakers trying to harm me.

If Lao Chen finds out that Dong Xiaobai failed to get things done tonight, he will definitely not let it go and will find other ways to torment him in the future.

This won't do. The next period is crucial for my official employment, and I can't afford any interference.

We have to find a way to fool Old Chen.

Chen Moxin shifted her gaze and looked Dong Xiaobai up and down.

Dong Xiaobai's attention was focused on Chen Moxin's wound, and she didn't realize that she was only wearing her underwear. She only realized it now.

She instinctively wanted to hide behind the cabinet, but fearing the young master would be angry, she could only blush, hug her arms tightly, and stand there with her head down.

"Dong Xiaobai, listen carefully," Chen Moxin said sternly. "If you dare to force yourself on me today..."

"I'll lie down and cooperate with you!"

“…Huh?” Dong Xiaobai was immediately stunned.

Chen Moxin let out a cold laugh and slowly said, "Think about it, Old Chen's order is for you to strengthen me. What does 'strengthen' mean? It means one party is proactive and the other is forced to do so."

“If I lie down and cooperate, that’s not what being strong means. In other words, you’ve messed up what the master ordered.”

"Just think about it, how angry will Old Chen be? You've ruined the matter of carrying on the family line, he'll definitely take all his anger out on you, and might even kick you out of the house."

"Sister Xiaobai, you don't want to be kicked out of this house, do you?"

Dong Xiaobai was reserved and not good at speaking since childhood. Apart from helping with housework, she rarely went out, let alone made friends. Her lack of social interaction made her innocent and guileless towards everyone.

She was already a bit slow-witted, and today the master suddenly assigned her an incredible task, which resulted in her injuring the young master. Now her mind is completely a mess.

Chen Moxin's previous seemingly serious but nonsensical ramblings were so confusing to Dong Xiaobai that she didn't understand at all, only hearing the last sentence, "Get out of this house."

These words were like a bolt from the blue for Dong Xiaobai, who had been adopted as a child and valued her family more than her own life.

She trembled, tears welling in her eyes, and pleaded desperately, "Don't...don't send me away...please...otherwise I'll have no home again..."

Her humble and submissive appearance was truly heartbreaking, but for the sake of what would happen later, Chen Moxin still hardened her heart and continued to play the part.

Chen Moxin pretended to be angry and deliberately ignored Dong Xiaobai for several minutes.

Once she had finished crying, Chen Moxin put on a calm expression and said slowly, "I won't kick you out, but I have a question for you."

"If you had to choose between me and Lao Chen, who would you choose?"

Chapter 28 The Making of a Battle Maid

(Bonus chapter combining two chapters, please continue reading!)

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pick one of two.

To be honest, Dong Xiaobai really didn't want to choose.

This is like asking a child – if Mom and Dad get divorced, who will you live with?

Choosing either way is torture.

Chen Moxin didn't urge her at this time, letting her think about it slowly on her own.

After all, the answer to this question is also very important to him, as it relates to what he should do next.

Dong Xiaobai lowered her head, lost in confusion.

To her, both the master and the young master were benefactors.

The young master took her home.

The old man has been supporting her financially.

In terms of gratitude, they are all the same, and there is no way to compare them.

Dong Xiaobai asked timidly, "Do I really have to choose... Can I choose both?"

Chen Moxin chuckled: "Why would I ask you if I could choose both? Don't give me that nonsense. Me, him, choose one, hurry up."

Dong Xiaobai fell into deep thought again.

There is no doubt that the two men are equally important to her.

However, from another perspective...

From a human perspective, Chen Moxin had spent more time with her.

When she first arrived at this home, Chen Moxin was the one who took care of her at her bedside.

They grew up together, and Chen Moxin was the one who took her out to play every day.

Chen Moxin was there for her throughout most of her childhood.

This kind of bond formed through growing up together is very special and cannot be compared to the kind of relationship that Chen Wenzhe, as an elder, can provide.

After a difficult internal struggle, Dong Xiaobai finally gave her answer.

"I choose you."

Chen Moxin smiled with satisfaction, and her tone became gentle: "Sister Xiaobai, don't be nervous. I haven't had any conflict with Lao Chen. It's just that I want to focus on my career, but he always tries to trip me up. I need to find a way to fool him."

"Thank you for choosing me. Now I can entrust this to you with peace of mind. Tell Old Chen what happened tonight tomorrow..."

Chen Moxin leaned close to Dong Xiaobai's ear and told her about her plan.

Dong Xiaobai listened attentively, and after Chen Moxin finished speaking, she blinked and obediently hummed in agreement: "I've remembered it all."

With everything arranged, Chen Moxin walked over and picked up the maid outfit from the ground: "It's cold, let me help you put on your clothes so you don't catch a cold."

"I can do it myself, you can just sit here." Dong Xiaobai thought of Chen Moxin's injury and didn't want him to help.

"It's okay, it's just that the zipper on this dress is a hassle, I'll help you." Chen Moxin helped Dong Xiaobai put on her clothes and picked up the two white threads from the ground.

He helped Dong Xiaobai sit down, squatted down in front of her, and reached out to hold her slender feet.

"Well..."

The feet are a very sensitive part of a girl's body. Dong Xiaobai blushed immediately, but dared not struggle, for fear of hurting Chen Moxin again.

Dong Xiaobai's feet are very beautiful, with distinct bones, long and slender toes, and fair skin that is so delicate that it has a slight translucency. A few small blue veins can be vaguely seen, and the soles of her feet are as soft as a cat's paws, making them feel wonderful to hold in your hand.

Dong Xiao rolled her eyes at Chen Moxin, who was holding her foot and not reacting for a long time, as if she was thinking about something. So she asked cautiously, "What's wrong?"

Chen Moxin helped her put on her socks, then suddenly looked at her with a smile.

"Sister Xiaobai, let me teach you a famous quote."

"Yeah, okay."

"Taking off your clothes but leaving your socks on is even more arousing than wearing nothing at all."

"...Huh? There are such famous quotes?"

"Hmm, that's what Lu Xun said."

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the next morning.

Chen Moxin and Dong Xiaobai came out of the room together.

They shared a bed last night, but nothing happened.

This is not because Chen Moxin is a eunuch.

He's a normal man, and he also likes to be close to cute girls.

But it hurts.

He had several gunshot wounds on his body; fighting so hard must have been incredibly painful.

There's no reason why a man should bleed on his first night.

At that moment, Chen Wenzhe was watching TV in the living room.

Dong Xiaobai walked over and called softly, "Master..."

Chen Wenzhe looked over, his tone expectant and urgent, and asked in a low voice, "How was yesterday...?"

Dong Xiaobai didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly, her cheeks flushed.

Chen Wenzhe was overjoyed and happily patted his belly.

Looks like I'll be a grandfather soon!

Chen Wenzhe casually asked, "How long did he persist?"

Dong Xiaobai was taken aback.

Nothing happened between her and Chen Moxin last night. She lied to the master and said that the matter was settled, and that it was all at the young master's behest.

Chen Wenzhe suddenly asked about the details, and she didn't know how to answer.

Chen Moxin happened to pass by at that moment, and because she was behind Chen Wenzhe, she was not noticed.

When he heard the question, he quietly held up two fingers to Dong Xiaobai.

20 minutes.

Scientific research has proven that this is the most standard golden time, neither too long nor too short, just right.

After gesturing, Chen Moxin, fearing she would be discovered, slipped away.

Dong Xiaobai was even more confused now.

She knew Chen Moxin was giving the answer.

but...