Chapter: Chapter 296: Why are you wearing the same clothes as Anna?
After playfully finishing their bath, they walked behind the screen.
There, they found the clothes that Anna had prepared for them in advance.
However, as Selena picked up the thin, semi-transparent, silky satin, her cheeks, already flushed from the steam, became even redder.
Undoubtedly, the clothes Lord Luo Xiu had prepared for them looked rather… improper.
It was a set of maid outfits, very similar to what Anna was wearing, just in a much smaller size.
What Selena held in her hand was one of the components.
She didn’t realize this was Anna’s own little plan and thought it was Lord Luo Xiu’s peculiar taste.
Thus, despite her shyness, she obediently put it on.
Eileen, on the other hand, stood with her hands on her hips, her small face set in a fierce expression.
She spoke with an air of “I told you so,” “Selena, see? I told you he had bad intentions. First it’s a maid outfit, and who knows what more perverse games he’ll want to play with us in the future…”
Unlike Selena, Eileen seemed thoroughly disgusted.
She stated her case indignantly.
“I won’t wear these clothes to please that pervert!”
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Ten minutes later, in the corridor.
With a reluctant expression, Eileen finally succumbed to Selena’s request and put on the small-sized maid outfit.
Of course, it was also because their original dresses were already covered in dirt, dust, sweat, and other unpleasant stains, making them impossible to wear any longer.
The corridor was quiet, with many rooms dark.
But the two girls were accustomed to such darkness and didn’t feel particularly scared.
Instead, they felt a sense of exhilaration, as if they had shed their old selves.
Upon reaching the second floor, one room was brightly lit.
Selena knew that was Lord Luo Xiu’s room.
As she passed by the light, she couldn’t help but stop, peeking in through the window repeatedly.
She could vaguely see the man sitting at his desk, with an oil lamp lit on the table, holding paper and pen, writing and drawing.
He would occasionally pause, stroke his chin in thought, and then continue writing.
Eileen noticed her unusual behavior, gently tugged her hand, but Selena didn’t move.
Eileen’s expression changed, and she lowered her voice, asking, “Selena, you’re not planning to go in, are you?”
Selena didn’t rush to answer, but stood in place, watching quietly for a while longer.
The candlelight reflected in her eyes.
“I…”
Selena bit her lip, nervously fidgeting with her fingers.
After a moment, she said firmly, “I want to go in and take a look.”
Eileen was perplexed, her slender eyebrows furrowed.
“Selena, it’s so late, and you’re going to him yourself… no, no…”
She stammered, too embarrassed to finish her sentence.
But Selena had clearly made up her mind.
She shook her head and let go of Eileen’s hand, with whom she had been holding hands.
Selena’s voice was soft, “Eileen, you go back to the room and wait for me. I’ll be back soon.”
Hearing this, Eileen’s eyes widened. She was about to say something else, but Selena raised a finger and gently placed it on her lips.
“Trust me, okay?”
She suddenly smiled.
“And I don’t think Lord Luo Xiu is the kind of pervert you described.”
Eileen silently pointed at the maid outfits they were wearing and then looked at Selena.
Everything was understood without words.
Selena nodded in understanding, her face slightly red, and defended Luo Xiu, “It’s just Lord Luo Xiu’s little whim…”
Eileen was completely speechless now, scratching her head in exasperation.
“Selena, you’re too easily fooled! We haven’t even known him for a full day! And you’re already defending him like this.”
“I think you can’t wait to throw yourself at him. Be honest, is it because he’s good-looking?”
Eileen’s eyes held a sharp glint, feeling like she had hit the nail on the head.
Selena’s face turned even redder at her words. She pushed Eileen away with both hands, saying indignantly, “Eileen, what are you talking about? I just want to go wish Lord Luo Xiu goodnight…”
Eileen was skeptical of her reason.
She looked at her friend suspiciously, “Really?”
“Yes!”
Selena nodded.
Eileen sighed deeply, acting as if she was extremely worried about Selena.
“Selena, you keep calling him Lord Luo Xiu, and you’re practically undressing yourself to offer to that man. How can I be at ease…”
Selena’s expression froze at her words. She didn’t want to argue with her anymore; it was just getting more and more ridiculous.
She shook her head, clearing her mind of any distracting thoughts, took a deep breath, and knocked on the door.
Inside the room, the man’s writing hand paused, and then his gentle voice came through.
“Please come in.”
Selena cast one last look at Eileen, “I’m going in.”
After she spoke, without waiting for Eileen’s reaction, she pushed the door open and entered.
The door opened, bringing in a wisp of the night’s cool breeze.
The cool breeze lifted the hem of her skirt, making Selena feel a slight chill.
She instinctively adjusted her legs and took a step forward.
Luo Xiu, who was sitting at the desk, was currently troubled by how to reply to the Holy See.
He heard the movement, put down his brush, and looked up.
The next moment, his entire body froze.
His slightly damp dark hair fell across his forehead, and cascaded down his sides. The girl’s cheeks were delicate and fair, her skin rosy, and her eyes were clear and bright.
She was wearing the familiar blue and white maid outfit, with a thin layer of snowy white stockings covering her calves, standing like a shy lotus.
Selena felt a bit uncomfortable under his gaze. She lowered her head slightly and whispered, “Lord Luo Xiu…”
She couldn’t help but wiggle her toes. Wearing such a peculiar outfit and being stared at like this was truly her first time.
Being able to resist the urge to turn and run on the spot was already a great feat.
Luo Xiu cleared his throat to ease the awkwardness of the situation.
He then asked in confusion, “Why are you wearing the same clothes as Anna?”
“…Ah?”
Selena was taken aback. She thought, didn’t you prepare these for us?
She replied, “Miss Anna gave them to us. I thought it was Lord Luo Xiu’s intention. Wasn’t it?”
Now it was Luo Xiu’s turn to be dumbfounded.
He had only asked Anna to prepare a change of clothes, who knew she would do this.
However, he had to admit, Selena’s pure and cute face, paired with these tailored clothes, was indeed a beautiful sight.
He averted his gaze, picked up the thin cape hanging on the chair, and stood up to drape it over the girl.
Selena didn’t resist, letting the man do as he pleased.
She just looked at him with some confusion in her eyes.
After completing this, Luo Xiu returned to his seat and smiled.
“Anna might have misunderstood my intentions, but it’s too late now. Just make do with them for tonight. I’ll have her bring new clothes in the morning.”
Selena obediently hummed in response.
She tightened the cape around her, which still held some of his residual warmth.
For some reason, she suddenly felt a little like crying.
The girl rubbed her eyes. There was no other reaction, but the edges of her eyes were slightly red.
She smiled brightly, “Thank you, Lord Luo Xiu. You’re so kind.”
(End of chapter)
