Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Ji Yinbing was still wearing the grayish-red dress from yesterday. She followed Yan Nuo into the luxurious manor.
On both sides of the road, more than ten servants knelt down and lowered their heads, not daring to look at Yan Nuo. However, they said respectfully, “Welcome home, Master.”
Ji Yinbing was shocked by this scene.
Yan Nuo ignored her and walked straight in.
Ji Yinbing followed closely behind.
Yan Nuo entered the house. Ji Yinbing stood at the door and hesitated, not knowing if she should go in or wait outside. Yan Nuo did not hear any commotion and finally turned to look at her. “Come in.”
Ji Yinbing took off her shoes. The moment her foot stepped on the smooth floor, there was a gray footprint.
She looked embarrassed and did not dare to look up.
Bam—
A pair of disposable slippers were thrown in front of her. “Put them on.”
Ji Yinbing thanked him gratefully and put on the slippers before walking into his house. Yan Nuo had his back to her and was drinking water. After he finished drinking the water, he said to her, “From now on, you’re my slave. You can go to school, but you have to go home after school. After school and when you finish your homework, your time belongs to me. Whenever I call for you, you’ll come.”
“Yes.”
Yan Nuo added, “Someone will tidy up your room tonight. You can go to school tomorrow, but not today.”
“Yes.”
Yan Nuo thought about it and said, “You’re not allowed to enter all the rooms without my permission.”
“Yes.”
“La Pu will tell you the rest. I’m going to class.”
“Okay.”
Seeing that Yan Nuo was about to leave, Ji Yinbing recalled the scene she saw when she entered the house. She hesitated for a moment before kneeling on the ground. She said to Yan Nuo, “Goodbye, Master.”
Yan Nuo frowned and looked at her without saying anything.
After Yan Nuo left, La Pu walked over.
He sized Ji Yinbing up and frowned at her dirty and tattered clothes for a long time.
“Follow me first. Go change.”
“Okay.”
Yan Nuo returned home after school in the afternoon.
After returning home, he went to the training ground to receive training from his coach. In a few days, his sister would be back to test him.
Yan Nuo only returned home at night.
He sat at the table and ate alone. His food was served by the butler. After dinner, he planned to go upstairs to study. At this moment, La Pu asked, “Young Master, what should we do with that… slave?”
Yan Nuo finally remembered this person.
“Arrange for her to live in the small room on the third floor.”
“Yes.”
The next day, before Yan Nuo went to school, he said to La Pu, “Tell the little slave that she can go to school today.” With that, he left.
Ji Yinbing had already woken up.
She almost cried tears of joy when she heard La Pu’s notification. She ran to the primary school and received a new school uniform. India administered a twelve-year education system. Five years in primary school, three years in middle school, two years in high school, and two years in tertiary school. Ji Yinbing was eight years old this year and went straight to third grade.
Yan Nuo did not care if she had studied before or if she could keep up with her studies now. He just arranged the admission procedures according to her age.
Even so, Ji Yinbing still cherished this opportunity.
Her seat was in the last row. As she was of an untouchable status, no one wanted to be friends with her. If possible, they did not want to stay in the same classroom as her.
Ji Yinbing pretended to ignore this.
There were more than sixty students in their class, but only a dozen or so girls. In about two years, more than half of these girls would drop out of school. Those who should get married would get married, and those who should work would work…
Ji Yinbing did not want such a future.
She was like a sponge, sucking knowledge madly. If she didn’t understand, she would read more and think about it more. Fortunately, her mother had taught her to read Chinese, and when she stole glances at her brothers’ books, she had also learned the words of this country. The knowledge in the books was obscure to her.
Ji Yinbing circled some areas that she could not understand.
After school, she ran back to the Yan family’s house and locked herself in the small room. After she was done with her homework, she closed her book and ran downstairs. She remembered Yan Nuo’s words at all times. She did not look around or make any guesses. She did not go to places she should not go.
However, the training ground behind was where she could go.
She stood at the edge of the training ground and watched Yan Nuo train tirelessly.
Even the rich and powerful Mr. Yan was working hard. How could she be lazy! Hence, Ji Yinbing ran back to her room, took her book, and returned to the training ground. She sat on the stone staircase to read and occasionally looked up at Yan Nuo.
About two hours later, Yan Nuo’s training session finally ended.
His head was covered in sweat, and his clothes were drenched.
At this moment, someone handed him a warm towel.
Yan Nuo looked at the towel and turned to look at the owner of the hand.
This was the first time Yan Nuo saw her after bringing Ji Yinbing home.
She was wearing the school’s uniform. The uniform on her was still a little big. She wore a white shirt and a black and white A-line skirt. It was a very ordinary school uniform style, but it looked much better than the clothes Ji Yinbing wore before. Yan Nuo took the towel and wiped his face without saying thank you.
Then, he handed the towel back to Ji Yinbing.
Ji Yinbing took a few more towels for him.
After wiping his sweat, Yan Nuo saw the book Ji Yinbing had placed on the stone staircase. His eyes flashed and he suddenly asked Ji Yinbing, “What’s your name?” Ji Yinbing’s admission procedures were arranged by La Pu. Until now, Yan Nuo still did not know her name.
Ji Yinbing said, “My name is Ji Yinbing.”
Yan Nuo was stunned and surprised.
At this moment, he still did not know what the words Ji Yinbing meant to him.
Redemption, the future, and love were indispensable.
However, he did not have the ability to foresee the future.
He suddenly said in Chinese, “A Chinese name?”
Ji Yinbing was stunned, as if she was surprised.
She nodded quickly, a happy smile appearing on her usually wooden face. “Master can speak Chinese too?”
Yan Nuo nodded.
There was no detailed explanation.
In their line of work, the more they learned, the easier it would be for them to do things in the future.
“Are you reading?”
“Yes.”
“Can you understand it?” Yan Nuo then remembered to ask Ji Yinbing about her studies.
Ji Yinbing said honestly, “I haven’t read before. I don’t understand some things.”
“Give it to me.”
After understanding Yan Nuo’s words, Ji Yinbing quickly ran over and carried the book over. She handed it to Yan Nuo with both hands. Yan Nuo actually didn’t mind that she was of a lowly status and directly reached out to take the book from her hand. Their hands touched. Yan Nuo’s expression didn’t change, but Ji Yinbing felt uncomfortable.
Yan Nuo took a look and said, “It’s very simple.” He explained briefly.. Ji Yinbing listened attentively and suddenly felt enlightened.
