Chapter 5

Qiuyue laughed! Her eyes were full of affection as she watched her brother. She rubbed his back and let him drink water. "Hmm.. Slow down..."

When Jin saw her gentle eyes and smiles and heard her laughter, he was dazed for a minute. 'So she can look like that.' He rubbed his chin. 'But it seemed it was only for his brother.' He furrowed his brows. He didn't want to admit that he also wanted to see her looking at him like that.

His aura changed that made Wen startle. He looked at him. Good thing the siblings did not notice the change. 'What's wrong with my Master now? Why is he mad again?'

After they finished eating, the nurses were called to clean up.

Jin stood up, grabbed a stool and placed it beside the bed. He wanted to get a closer look at Qiuyue. "Can we talk now?" He asked.

Qiuyue threw him a quick look before gazing at Huan with hesitation in her eyes. "Huan, you must be feeling sleepy. Go sleep."

"Okay." He was to lie down besider her when Jin spoke.

"Wen, bring the child to the other room and let him sleep there. Have someone guard the door." Jin ordered.

Qiuyue heaved a sigh of relief. Honestly, she did not want Huan to hear about anything they will be talking about. "Huan, go with the other Mister. Do not worry. Sister will not leave you. Okay?" She patted his head.

Jin furrowed his brow again. Wen, seeing his Master's expression, quickly led Huan, who reluctantly agreed with his sister, to the other room.

After he returned, they began their conversation. Wen introduced Song Jin to her and his purpose for coming to H city. Qiuyue was shocked to know how powerful the man in front of her was.

"It is my honour to meet you, Mr. Song." She bowed respectfully. She still remained her calm countenance, no longer putting up her defenses. She was weak. This man was strong. No matter how she struggled, she will still lose in the end. She also felt that the man meant her no harm. In fact, he even helped them so she thought she should only be grateful. "My name is Wu Qiuyue and my brother is called Wu Huan."

"Master is—" Wen was going to continue when Jin interrupted him. He closed his mouth and opened it again. He wanted to say something but held himself back.

'What's happening with the world! Master, what's wrong with you? You never liked talking! You would always let me discuss everything!'

"Miss Yue." His voice and the way he called her made Qiuyue tremble slightly. 'Miss Yue...'

"Do you know how to read and write?" He asked.

"Yes." She answered respectfully. Her hands clutching on the blanket tightened a little.

"Good. I will get straight to the point. I want you to work with me. If you wanted to pay for the hospital fees and food, it will take you many years to do so with your measly job and earnings." He said solemnly.

Qiuyue listened attentively, her heart in turmoil. Should she be happy or grateful of this opportunity? If she worked with him, does that mean she had to be away with her brother? She did not want that! Even if they were poor, even if they had to eat buns everyday, it is okay. As long as they were together, she will work hard.

Hesitation and worry were showing on her expression. She opened her mouth, she planned to decline.

"Miss Yue. If you want your brother to live a healthy and happy life, this is a very good opportunity for you. Didn't you see your brother's expression when he was eating? Didn't you feel happy too seeing him like that?"

She closed her mouth. She drooped her head down and nodded.

"Miss Yue." He called again. He only wanted to see her face. He only wanted her to look at him!

She raised her head and faced him again. "Do not worry. I will not separate you with your brother. You two will stay in my residence and live together."

Her calm eyes were forming ripples. She wanted to cry. She can feel the corner of her eyes moistening, threatening her that tears will fall down anytime soon. She can feel the lump in her throat.

"Pro... Promise?" She asked in a strained voice.

Wen's lips twitched and was about to complain but he was only welcomed by Jin's cold eyes staring at him. He stepped back.

He stared at her once more. He knew she was ready to burst out in tears. "I promise. So do you want to work with me?"

For the first time in three years, someone offered them a hand! She felt that she can trust this man and relying on him was not bad. She wanted to cry! The tears started forming already in her eyes. She quickly drooped her head down to rub her eyes.

"Yes!" When she looked up and stared at him, her eyes were tender and her smile wide when she answered. The man faintly smiled.

Qiuyue may not notice it, but Wen did that made him step backwards more. 'The... The Master smiled. He smiled!'

"Alright. You will leave with me today." He said.

She nodded. "Mr... Mr. Song, I need to get something from our house. Can we go there first?" She requested.

"Alright. Wen, pen and paper." He ordered.

She shook her head and let out a bitter smile. "Mr. Song, we do not have an address yet. The previous City Lord did not give us a house registration."

Jin furrowed his brow. "Was it only your house?"

She shook her head once more. "All the people living in the housings don't have them either."

Jin exuded a more menacing aura when he heard her. Wen, who felt it, can only say his prayers for the previous City Lord in his heart. 'Master has many real estate and housing businesses and he knows the ins and outs like the back of his hand. The previous City Lord is really dead this time.'

Jin took a deep breath. "Alright. We will go there before going to my residence. We will talk more about this later."

"Yes, Mr. Song." She nodded in understanding. She was glad. She knew Mr. Song was going to take action and help these people.

"Go, rest. When it's time to go, I will have a nurse wake you and your brother up." He said and then he stood up.

"Mr. Song, thank you very much. Thank you." Her voice was filled with gratitude. Jin patted her head. Unconsciously. When he realised what he did, his hand froze in midair. He immediately looked at Wen who was already stunned.

"Mr. Song?" Qiuyue did not mind at all. In fact, she liked it. It reminded her of her Father and brother.

He faked a cough and retracted his hand. "Hmm. Rest now."

He walked towards the door. He noticed Wen was still rooted to his place. "Wen." He called. Wen snapped out of it and hastily followed him.

When they left the room, Jin's eyes were much colder than before. Wen shuddered. "Destroy the previous City Lord."

"Yes, master."

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Around 3 pm, 2 black cars exited the hospital parking lot and separated. Inside a car, Huan was together with Wen and they were heading to the residence while inside the other car, Qiuyue was together with Jin.

Qiuye was just looking outside the window and from time to time will instruct the driver for the direction. Jin sensed that she was feeling restless though.

"Are you okay?" He asked. Qiuyue glanced at Jin and bobbed her head.

"You looked uncomfortable." He remarked flatly.

Qiuyue looked like an obedient child with her head drooped low, her hands on her lap, clutching the new cloth and her knees and feet closed. "It was... It was my first time riding a car." She confessed.

"Hm." Jin thought that it would definitely not be the last.

After 15 minutes, the car stopped in front of a housing.

"Mr. Song, you can just stay here. I will be quick." She politely said as she was beginning to unfasten the seatbelt.

"No. I'll go with you." He said. He unfastened his seatbelt and then hers. "Wait here." He got out the car and opened the door for Qiuyue. He extended his hand for her to hold.

Qiuyue just looked at the hand and then looked up at Jin. Without thinking too much about it, she accepted it quickly.

"Lead the way." He said. Qiuyue nodded and began walking. There were 10 lines of housings. Each line has 10 small houses constructed back to back (each has 20 houses). Hence, there were 200 families currently living here.

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