Chapter 84 - We never tried to speculate what is on Young Master's mind

It was chilly inside the study, and the atmospheric pressure couldn't be lower.

But Gu Shishi wasn't aware of any of that.

She had just walked outside of her room and was drawing SSR cards (Superior Super Rare) in her mobile game while she walked down the stairs.

All of a sudden, there was a loud BANG in front of her. Before she could make out what had happened, the chandelier above her fell right in front of her!

That was a close one.

She had drawn ten different times and didn't even get one SSR.

She had been so mad that she stopped in her track to stomp her feet. Had she not stopped and walked at her original speed, the chandelier would probably have fallen right on top of her and cracked her head.

Even though the chandelier didn't land on her, she had on a short skirt so the shattered glass still grazed her calves.

The saving grace was that none of them hit her on her face.

Before Gu Shishi had even recovered from the shock, she heard a warning sound from the system.

[The host had an accident and is now bleeding.]

[Life is decreasing at the rate of 101%.]

Gu Shishi, "......"

As sensitive as the system was, would annual physicals still be necessary?

She was going to decline Butler Lin with his first aid kit, but now all she could do was squat down and wait for Butler Lin.

While she was waiting, she saw Siyi walking out of the study.

Gu Shishi smiled at him dryly.

She happened to be sitting right outside the study.

"Miss Gu, are you alright?" Siyi nodded at her.

"Oh, I am fine. The chandelier didn't hit me, so just minor grazes."

As she was a painter, Gu Shishi was used to observing people. She could tell immediately that the look on siyi was complicated. There was concern, mixed with a little bit of compassion, and even some fear.

As though the timing of it all was very bad.

What was the matter?

What was he afraid of?

She cocked her head and peeked inside the study through the cracked open door.

But the only thing she was able to see was the back of a chair facing the door.

That and the side profile of a handsome face.

Boss Huo...

Gu Shishi's mouth opened a little.

She wanted to stay something but quickly kept her mouth shut.

The curtains inside the study haven't been shut all day.

The afternoon sun shined directly onto the elm wood floor, making even the glass on the bookshelves seemed as if it was glowing.

However, the desk right next to the window was like a lone island.

All the light surrounding it seemed to be blocked by the tall branches of the trees on this island, shielding it completely from the man sitting on the chair.

He might be sitting in the light, but it looked like he was sitting on a distinctive dark side.

"BANG!"

Siyi closed the room's door.

And cut off her sight.

Gu Shishi recollected herself.

All the way until Butler Lin came over with the first aid kit, she was still a little lost at the scene that she just saw.

What's the matter with the boss?

He seemed to have been in a better mood the last couple of days.

Did he have insomnia again?

She didn't even feel much when Butler Lin was cleaning her wounds for her.

The servants of the mansion had already cleaned the floor in a well-trained, orderly fashion.

A new lamp had already been put up to replace the old.

She did not recollect herself until Butler Lin was about to take off with the first aid kit.

"Butler Lin, is Mr. Huo in a bad mood again?"

Gu Shishi slowly climbed up from the floor.

Butler Lin was a little bit surprised at her question.

He thought about it for a little, then shook his head.

"We never tried to speculate what is on Young Master's mind. Our job is to carry out all orders coming from him.

"If there's nothing else, I will take off now, Miss Gu."

Gu Shishi rubbed her nose and said, "Oh, alright. Thank you, Butler Lin."

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Chapter 85 - You will agree to... any of my requests?

The boss might appear cold, but he's a good man.

But everybody seemed to be keeping a distance from him, including Butler Lin. Was it because they were all afraid of him?

Siyi seemed to always be the go-between on just about everything.

Did the boss never talk to anyone else?

But they all lived under the same roof, so why was that?

Gu Shishi looked in the direction of the study in disbelief.

Were they afraid of him, or did he keep his distance with them purposefully?

Was it because of the rumor that he'd bring about bad luck to those who were close to him?

She was almost hit by the chandelier and the way Siyi was looking at her had changed to an oddly alarmed look.

Butler Lin, who had just started smiling at her from time to time, had returned to his official distant look.

Was this because they felt that her accident was caused by Huo Sishen's curse?

As she was spacing out while staring at the door, she suddenly noticed that the door had been opened from the inside without her noticing.

Huo Sishen leaned against the door frame. His dark eyes were so cold one couldn't hardly tell he was still alive.

At least, she has only seen eyes like that right before her master passed away, a calmness without any vigor or hope. So silent it was like a dried-up well...

"Pack your things and move out today."

The raspy voice resounded in the hallway.

Each of the words were sharp like knives.

Gu Shishi looked up suddenly.

"I don't need a fiancée and you can stop acting now."

Huo Sishen's thin lips were pressed shut tightly.

"I'm already tired of you."

Gu Shishi frowned.

Subconsciously, she wanted to check her remaining life balance.

"There's $20 million in this card."

He shoved a plain-looking black card in front of her.

"You can have this house too. We will call off the engagement. This money should be enough for you for the rest of your life."

Huo Sishen never walked out. He was still standing inside the study.

$20 million, in addition to this mansion that has a market value of $30 million.

That was almost a total of $50 million.

Gu Shishi's chest was pounding heavily and even her blood was racing through her veins.

However, when she looked down, she saw the whitened knuckles of Huo Sishen as he was holding onto the card.

It felt as if thunder had just struck her brain.

No, she couldn't do that.

If she left now, the boss would definitely die in 2 years, according to the plotline.

And she... wouldn't she also die with him.

Plus, the boss seemed to be solitary, lonely and cold.

Huo Sishen squinted, "Not enough?"

Gu Shishi bit her lips.

She shook her head.

Huo Sishen's face darkened, and his eyes were filled with scorn.

"Okay, give me a number. Or any other request."

Gu Shishi stared at him blankly. She looked at the face that was so masculine and handsome that she could paint him into one of her paintings... and shook her head again with great difficulty.

The boss wanted to boot her out and she had no grounds to negotiate with him.

But she couldn't do that.

Thoughts raced through her brain.

What could she do?

How could she placate the boss?

"You will agree to.... any of my requests?"

Gu Shishi's eyes beamed all of a sudden.

Huo Sishen's face darkened more, and he nodded scornfully.

Gu Shishi broke out into a happy smile, "Then I wish that you would pay me the money and the house.... In installment!"

Huo Sishen's breathing paused for a second.

But quickly, he resumed his cold and sarcastic smile.

"Fine. You go arrange that with Siyi."

He suddenly turned around and was about to close the door behind him and block the rest of the world out.

But, that was when he heard Gu Shishi's delicate voice from behind him.

"Umm, installment means the next 60... no, 70 years, 365 days a year, I'd like to receive a red packet and gifts from you..."

Huo Sishen almost stumbled.

The crisp voice behind him was already sounding like a noise made by a mosquito.

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Chapter 86 - Tsk, coaxing the boss is like coaxing a child

He turned around and saw that Gu Shishi's little face was beet red. Her white and soft little hands were twisting the corner of her clothes.

"You need to send me gifts everyday, as... as... my husband."

After she had finished saying that, even her neck had turned red!

But if she didn't, she was really going to die!

If they called off the engagement, then she would no longer be the wife of a prominent family. She didn't think the system would let her live.

Unless she could find a new husband from a prominent family. One to replace Huo Sishen and dote on her and buy her gifts.

But how was she going to find a new man from a prominent family in just 7 short days?

Besides, the boss might have a bad temperament, always looked angry, liked to say mean words, and liked to tell people to get the hell out, and was a little bit of a germaphobe, but other than that... he seemed to be alright?

He was awkward, never spoke his mind, prideful, and easily felt shy. Perhaps those were somewhat cute traits?

And he was handsome, with good looking hands and a good looking face. His build wasn't half bad, and he could totally qualify to be her model.

Plus, he was also her source of inspiration!

Just a moment ago, when she was looking at him from outside his study, she seemed to have figured out the real meaning of painting!

A picture can talk.

Brightness versus darkness.

White versus black.

The image of him sitting inside his study, not saying a word, nor did he look at her. She clearly felt that he didn't belong in that lonely world. She saw the loneliness on him and his resentment toward her...

Would she be able to express all these emotions through a drawing paper with her paintbrush?

The more Gu Shishi thought about it, the more she felt that her blood was boiling.

That was the benefit of having the system.

Perhaps all she needed was to use her cheat a few more times and she would be able to create work with souls like that all by herself.

"What the hell are you talking about?"

Huo Sishen's cold and fierce voice came roaring at her.

"Do you even know what you are talking about?"

He had never heard such shameless words in his life!

Gu Shishi, on the other hand, nodded and gave him a pitiful look.

She had already said all the shameless words, what was a little more?

"I just want to be with you. I don't care what name these house go under.

"I can paint. I have already made $60,000 from selling my paintings. I don't need money."

But after she said that, she shook her head in regret and added in a soft voice, "No, I do need money... I need money from you.

"You can give me a card or red packet, but you must give it to me every day."

Huo Sishen said, "You are out of your mind."

Gu Shishi gave him a cautious look and said, "Uh huh, and I don't accept transfers from Siyi either. They must come directly from you."

The corner of Huo Sishen's mouth twitched.

"I don't have that kind of time!"

But after he turned around, he did not let go of the door handle.

His dark eyes looked at the floor where the chandelier was lying just a moment ago.

"You wouldn't be so lucky next time."

Seeing his look, Gu Shishi finally had it figured out.

The boss's bad mood was, indeed, caused by the chandelier falling. He felt that it was his fault that she had almost died, which was why he was pulling away from her now.

"Mr. Huo, I actually felt that I have been getting luckier and luckier since I have been with you," said Gu Shishi as she stroked her own face.

"I'm not kidding. Just look! My skin's smooth, my cheeks have a nice glow to them, food is great here, I am healthy, businesses come rolling in, and I have been receiving lots of red packets.... And just earlier, as though some deity was watching over me, I got a vibe all of a sudden and my body agilely jumped out of the way of the chandelier at the very last.....!"

BANG!

And the door to the study slammed shut!

Gu Shishi rubbed her nose.

"...moment."

Tsk, coaxing the boss is like coaxing a child.