met free Chapter 542 [Old 9 Gate 21]
Chapter 542 [Old 9 Gate 21]
Inside Chen's house, Chen Pi happily carried a bucket full of crabs back to the house. These crabs were all caught by him personally with a nine-claw hook, and each one was huge and looked very tempting.
However, not long after Chen Pi entered the mansion, a servant came to report: "Master Chen, someone from the Xie family is here to pick up the young lady." Upon hearing this news, Chen Pi's face instantly turned gloomy. He had just caught so many crabs and was going to share them with Lin Yueyue, but now she was leaving, which made him very unhappy.
Lin Yueyue noticed Chen Pi's displeasure and consoled him, "Chen Pi, it's not like we can't see each other anymore. You can come to Jie's house to find me! Although my brother-in-law is quite strict with me, he also cares about me."
Chen Pi shook his head helplessly and said, "But your brother-in-law won't let me go to you! He guards against me like a thief."
Lin Yueyue smiled and said, "Then I will say a few good words for you in front of my brother. I believe my brother will not embarrass you anymore." After saying that, she patted Chenpi's shoulder gently.
Chen Pi felt a little better after hearing this. He looked at Lin Yueyue with a look of reluctance in his eyes. Although he was a little unwilling, he decided to respect Lin Yueyue's choice. After all, they still had a lot of time to get along, so there was no need to rush.
So Chen Pi said, "Bring the people from the Xie family in."
"Yes." The servant responded and turned away.
After a while, a figure walked over quickly. It was Steward Lin. With a smile on his face, he bowed to Chen Pi and said, "Captain Chen, I'm here to pick up our young lady."
Chen Pi smiled and said, "Butler Lin, you're here now. How about sitting for a while before leaving?"
Steward Lin quickly shook his head: "No, no, Master Jiu is still waiting for the Second Miss."
At this time, Lin Yueyue also said: "Chenpi, I will go back with Butler Lin first. If you are free, you can come to Jie Mansion to play with me."
Chenpi nodded, a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes, but he still smiled and said, "Okay, I'll come find you when I'm free." Then, he pointed to a bucket of crabs on the ground and said, "Yueyue, you can take this bucket of crabs away. I heard that you like eating crabs the most, so you can take them home and cook them."
Lin Yueyue laughed happily after hearing this: "Thank you very much, Chenpi."
Chen Pi looked at her tenderly and said softly, "You're welcome."
Butler Lin walked forward, took the crab, and expressed his gratitude to Chen Pi: "Thank you, Captain Chen, for entertaining our young lady." His tone was polite and courteous, but his eyes were always alert, observing Chen Pi's every move.
Chen Pi smiled slightly and turned his gaze to Butler Lin, with a hint of confidence and determination in his eyes. He said slowly: "Yue Yue is the woman I, Chen Pi, like, so she is naturally worthy of such a good job, and she is also the future mistress of our family." His voice was low and powerful, as if declaring his determination.
Steward Lin frowned, his face showing displeasure. He shook his head slightly and retorted: "Master Chen, please be careful with your words. Our second daughter of the Jie family has not yet married. It would be a bad idea for you to ruin her reputation like this." His words revealed his dissatisfaction with Chen Pi's words, as well as his protection of Lin Yueyue's reputation.
Chen Pi realized that his words were a bit too radical and apologized quickly: "I said something wrong, sorry, I didn't think it through." He bowed slightly to express his apology and explained: "I just like Yueyue too much, and I said something without thinking."
"Captain Chen, just don't say this outside. I will pretend that I didn't hear it today." Butler Lin said.
"Yes, thank you very much, Butler Lin." Chen Pi said.
"Butler Lin, has Youyou gone home?" Lin Yueyue asked.
"The eldest lady hasn't come back yet. She is visiting Master Buddha's house, and Master Buddha said he would keep her for dinner." Butler Lin said.
"Then you should send someone to pick her up. I hope my brother didn't say anything." Lin Yueyue said.
"The Buddha sent someone to tell him that the eldest lady wants to stay with him for a while longer to learn some marksmanship. The Buddha will personally send her back when the time comes," said Butler Lin.
Chen Pi's eyes widened, and there was a hint of questioning in his tone: "So your Jiu Ye is so confident that his sister can stay in another man's house?"
Steward Lin quickly explained, "Master Buddha is not that kind of person. Master Jiu is very relieved to leave Youyou to Master Buddha."
"What? Can't you see that Master Fo likes Jie Youyou, but your Ninth Master trusts Zhang Qishan but doesn't trust me, Chenpi? You treat me differently!" Chenpi was so excited that his voice rose eight octaves and an angry expression appeared on his face.
Steward Lin frowned and tried to calm Chen Pi's emotions: "Captain Chen, please calm down and don't misunderstand the relationship between Master Fo and Master Jiu."
Chen Pi sneered, a sly look flashing in his eyes: "Misunderstanding? I didn't misunderstand, I saw it clearly. The concern of Master Fo for Jie Youyou has gone beyond the scope of ordinary friends, and your Master Jiu can't fail to see it."
Steward Lin sighed and said helplessly: "Master Buddha is not interested in women, so the young lady is safe around him. Moreover, Master Buddha and Master Jiu have a deep friendship, they trust each other and will not do anything to let each other down."
Chen Pi snorted and said disapprovingly: "Anyway, I just feel something is wrong. Master Fo's attitude towards Jie Youyou is too strange. Your Master Jiu is really generous. He can actually let his sister stay in the home of a man who likes her."
"Anyway, Master Jiu believes in Master Buddha." Steward Lin said firmly.
After hearing this, Chen Pi felt very helpless, but he still decided to try to persuade Steward Lin: "Your Ninth Master would rather believe in the Buddha than me. I am the disciple of the Second Master. You can always believe in the Second Master."
However, Steward Lin was unmoved and retorted: "When the Second Master was young, he had many romantic relationships. You are his apprentice, so who knows if you have picked up any of his bad habits."
Chen Pi was a little caught off guard by this sudden questioning, but he quickly regained his composure and explained, "I am me, and the master is the master. I am not like the master. I only love Lin Yueyue in my life, and she will also be the mistress of our Chen family."
After hearing this, Steward Lin was silent for a moment, then said, "Let time speak for itself."
Chen Pi nodded and secretly made up his mind to prove with actions that his feelings for Lin Yueyue were sincere.