"Don't you dare talk nonsense again. I don't even know you at all." Liu Yushu argued anxiously. She regretted ever getting on Wu Chunzhe's carriage.
This childish guy really couldn't utter anything decent.
Wu Chunzhe shrugged and smiled leisurely. "You're really funny. If we didn't know each other, how could you be in my carriage?" He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively and coaxed her in a cajoling tone. "I accidentally hurt you just now. Next time I'll kiss you as an apology."
"You're shameless!" Liu Yushu roared angrily. He was getting more and more outrageous.
She leaned on Zuitao's arm and got off the carriage in the heavy rain. She'd rather walk back in the rain.
Liu Yushu's fair feet stepped on the ground and were soiled by the mud. The rain instantly drenched her. The raindrops were falling so fast and hard that she couldn't open her eyes for a moment. She could only helplessly clutch Zuitao's arm tightly. She took just two steps when her feet slipped. She was about to fall but instead landed in a wet and soft embrace.
Wu Chunzhe sighed and whispered in her ear, "Hey, please cooperate with me. I'll definitely thank you properly in the future."
"Get away! I don't need your thanks. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been involved at all." Liu Yushu was extremely angry and tried to push Wu Chunzhe away with her hands. It was clearly Wu Chunzhe who had a personal feud with Zhao Qin to settle. What did it have to do with her? The biggest mistake and the most unlucky thing for her today was getting on Wu Chunzhe's carriage on a whim.
"You crazy man! Let go of our young lady right away!" Zuitao roared angrily at Wu Chunzhe, but Wu Chunzhe simply ignored her. Seeing that Liu Yushu was at a loss dealing with Wu Chunzhe's entanglement, Zuitao ran to Zhao Qin for help. "Young Master Zhao, our young lady really doesn't know that man. She only got on his carriage today out of desperation. He's been pestering her. Please help us."
Zhao Qin readily agreed. "Don't worry. I won't let this dissolute wretch harm a single hair on Miss Liu." Seeing Liu Yushu and Wu Chunzhe tugging at each other, he was already furious. He wished he could tear Wu Chunzhe to pieces. He raised his head and shouted to the sky, "Please, sir, come to our aid!"
A shiny sword blade suddenly appeared in the sky. It was as fast as lightning. In an instant, it split through the curtain of rain and rushed straight towards Wu Chunzhe's throat. Wu Chunzhe quickly dodged, and the sword blade grazed his neck, leaving a red mark.
For a split second, Liu Yushu saw the face of the expert. It was a face full of black spots, ugly and terrifying. It made her legs go weak. After the expert glanced at her, his eyes trembled, and then he disappeared into the heavy rain.
"Miss Liu, please get in the carriage. Let me take you back home." As soon as he saw that Liu Yushu and Wu Chunzhe were separated, Zhao Qin immediately stepped forward.
"Then I'll thank you, Young Master Zhao." Liu Yushu didn't care about anything else. Supported by Zuitao, she got into Zhao Qin's carriage. Once inside, she took a deep breath. She was completely dazed by the heavy rain.
Zhao Qin stared at her feet. They were covered in mud, but her toes were plump and fair. Zhao Qin swallowed hard and took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and handed it to her. "Miss Liu, wipe the mud off your feet."
Liu Yushu blushed. She felt extremely embarrassed. She lowered her head and didn't look at Zhao Qin. She silently took the handkerchief. "Thank you." She felt so ashamed today.
She looked at the silk handkerchief in her hand. It was soft and smooth, made of the finest brocade. It was slightly cool, perfect for use in summer. There were gold and silver threads embroidered on it, and the embroidery was extremely exquisite. It seemed inappropriate to use such a fine handkerchief to wipe her feet.
Liu Yushu pulled her feet back and returned the handkerchief. "This handkerchief is for wiping your face, right? Don't let me ruin it. I'm almost home. I'll just wash my feet when I get back. Thank you, Young Master Zhao." Her voice was soft and gentle.
The way she called him "Young Master Zhao" made Zhao Qin's heart flutter. He regained his senses from his infatuated state and smiled gently as he declined. "Miss Liu, you needn't be so polite. You're a noble lady. You deserve the most precious things in the world. I should even thank you for not despising this handkerchief for using it to wipe your feet."
"Ah?" Liu Yushu was slightly stunned. Although Zhao Qin's words were flattering, why did they sound so odd to her? It felt really strange.
Seeing her embarrassed expression, Zhao Qin realized that his words had made her uncomfortable. He quickly tried to smooth things over. "I'm clumsy with words. I often can't express myself properly. Miss Liu, please don't mind. You can use the handkerchief with confidence. Wet feet can easily lead to illness."
"Then thank you." Liu Yushu was a bit of a clean - freak. Although her body was also drenched, the rain wasn't very dirty, but her feet had stepped on mud. She took the silk handkerchief and slowly wiped the mud off her feet. She looked up at Zhao Qin. Her fair and rosy complexion made her look extremely pure and charming. "I'll wash the silk handkerchief clean and return it to you."
Zhao Qin felt as if his heart was on fire. His breathing became uncontrollable. He looked at her eagerly. "Don't trouble yourself with such a small matter, Miss Liu." He naturally took the silk handkerchief from her hand and tightly clutched it, as if he had found a precious treasure.
"…Alright then." Since he said so, Liu Yushu didn't decline anymore.