Chapter 198 Shackles
Chu Qingmian happily pulled him to the right. At a corner after the end of the boulevard, Su Chengyi raised his head and belatedly realized what kind of place this was.
This can no longer be said to be a house, this is completely a manor.
When the gatekeeper at the door saw Chu Qingmian coming from a distance, he had already opened the door in advance.
At this time, he kept bowing and saluted respectfully:
"Miss."
Chu Qingmian nodded, indicating that they didn't have to do this.
The two of them walked inside, and there were people in uniforms of the same color saluting along the way.
Chu Qingmian couldn't help but secretly glance at Su Chengyi next to her, as if she was afraid that he would feel uncomfortable.
She has been working very hard to give advice to people at home, saying that there is no need to be so formal when her mother is not at home.
But they all expressed their understanding in person, and they should still salute next time.
In fact, she can probably guess why.
Because if you are used to getting along as equals on weekdays, you might forget to adjust back when your mother comes back.
That would be tragic.
You will not be punished and your bonus will not be deducted. But you will be fired directly.
Anyway, there are a lot of people who want to work here. Nannies guard gardeners and cooks, and there are long lines waiting for interviews in every profession.
Miss Chu is an approachable, lively and lovely person, without any sense of superiority brought about by pampering. I am afraid there is no little mistress in the world who is easier to get along with than her.
Everyone who works here is full of praise for Chu Qingmian. Because of this, if you want to continue working here, you must not be caught by Madam.
When calling Chu Qingmian "Miss", people would also call Su Chengyi next to them "Master".
Hearing this made his skin crawl all over.
The two of them walked side by side. The buildings in the manor were generally in the style of a European castle. What they saw were exquisite classical sculptures and a variety of rich and verdant trees and shrubs.
In Qingjiang District, where land is at a premium, there is such a large private estate standing.
Su Chengyi couldn't help but sigh secretly.
I still have some misunderstandings about the financial resources of the Chu family.
No, most people probably have misunderstandings about the financial resources of the Chu family.
I just don't know if Chu Yuanjiang did it deliberately or if he was really too low-key.
No wonder Chu Qingmian knew that going out from the northwest gate was a lake.
Because this lake is probably also part of her home.
"Good afternoon, Miss. Who is this young master?"
Through the lush front garden, we finally reached the door, and a middle-aged man in a suit and ties quickly strode forward. Come and greet.
"Marriage partner."
Chu Qingmian replied seriously.
? ?
What the hell.
Su Chengyi couldn't help but glance sideways at the guy who was talking about the train. The latter was snickering like a little fox that had successfully foraged for food.
The man in the suit looked at the two people in front of him, and he understood most of it.
A marriage partner is of course impossible.
This is the only daughter of the Chu family. She has been caring for her like a treasure since she was a child. She is afraid of falling when she holds it in her hand, and she is afraid of melting when she holds it in her mouth.
Even if the other party is the president's son, Mr. Chu, who regards women as his life, would not agree to let his daughter suffer such injustice.
Feeling a little guilty after being stared at by Su Chengyi, Chu Qingmian hummed in a low voice, then smiled and introduced again:
"This is my classmate, Su Chengyi. He is Butler Han."
"Hello, Mr. Butler."
Su Chengyi nodded in greeting.
"Hello, Master Su."
Butler Han immediately stretched out his hand to shake his hand. The two of them shook their hands lightly and then took it back.
He had already heard of this name.
Mr. Chu evaluated him in private and said that this kid is not simple. Over time, he will definitely be a person who is difficult to control and deal with.
Driver Gao spoke highly of Su Chengyi and bluntly said that he admired him very much.
Of course, the more impression comes from my own lady.
Chu Qingmian has been a child with a strong desire for expression since he was a child. He likes to talk casually even when he is alone.
She originally thought she would become more mature and restrained when she grows up, but until now, when she is about to graduate from high school, she still has the same clear and transparent temperament as when she was a child.
After returning home, the first thing I talked to the housekeeper about was what I wanted to eat tonight.
Then there are the things that happened at school. I don’t know since when, the name "Su Chengyi" began to appear frequently in the young lady's mouth.
Although she often complains about why he is number one again, and ignores her when talking to him, she always has bright eyes when she talks about him.
Of course Butler Han knows what this means, and this is not a short-lived girl's heartbeat, but has been there since she was sensible. It can even be said to be a trend that accompanies the young lady as she grows up. feelings.
Therefore, he has always been curious about this young man named Su Chengyi, but he didn't expect to see him today.
Han Guanjia has lived for most of his life and has seen countless people. At this time, he smiled warmly on the surface, but he felt something was wrong in his heart.
The legendary Su Chengyi in front of him looked a little childish like a middle school student, but his eyes were very deep.
It looked like a black pool of water, with no depth clearly visible.
Having such an indifferent and distant temperament at this age makes people feel a little dangerous.
Su Chengyi didn't know that he had been scanned from head to toe by Butler Han. He was just a little sleepy.
Chu Qingmian was in good spirits. She was minding her own business and pulled Su Chengyi inside.
"Do you want something to eat?"
"No."
I was just fed a big meal by Sister Lin at noon.
The living room in Nordic modern style is grandly decorated, with a custom-made Steinway piano placed in the corner and gorgeous chandeliers projecting a warm atmosphere.
There were several ancient paintings hanging on the wall. Su Chengyi glanced at them briefly. They should be authentic paintings.
"Do you want to sit here for a while? Forget it, come upstairs with me!"
Chu Qingmian held up her skirt and stepped onto the spirally designed staircase first. Wave at him.
“I’ll wait here for you.”
Su Chengyi shook his head.
Entering the bedroom is a bit too borderless.
“Oh, you come with me.”
Chu Qingmian hugged the railing and acted shamelessly.
Unable to resist, Su Chengyi had no choice but to follow her footsteps and walk up.
After seeing the structure of the second floor, Su Chengyi realized that he was too ignorant about the sense of boundaries.
He thought he had entered the bedroom, so he paused and quickly exited. After seeing Chu Qingmian's confused expression, he realized
——This was just a cloakroom.
Miss Chu’s cloakroom is larger than his entire house.
It feels like a hundred people can fit into the closet.
He was dazzled by the various customized luxury brands and logos.
It is hard to imagine that someone would get up in the morning and choose to pass by a large number of such clothes to change into the simple blue and white uniform of No. 1 Middle School.
"Su Chengyi, help me choose."
Chu Qingmian smiled and picked up a few sets of clothes, gesturing to herself.
“Aren’t you going to have self-study in the evening? Don’t you want to wear school uniform?”
Su Chengyi sat on the sofa and watched with interest as the smile on Chu Qingmian's lips gradually collapsed.
"Hmph."
Although reluctant, the squad leader still had to set an example regarding the school's rules. She turned around and walked into the locker room with her ironed school uniform.
Su Chengyi turned his head and looked out the blinds. Unlike the front garden with a green shrub theme, the back garden was full of flowers, with all kinds of flower species vying for beauty.
Several gardeners are pruning carefully with scissors.
A little further away you can vaguely see a patch of sky blue, which is a private swimming pool.
No wonder Chu Qingmian eats more and doesn’t gain weight.
Going back to the room after eating in the living room must be regarded as a fat-burning exercise.
At this time, Butler Han gently knocked on the door of the cloakroom and said with a smile:
"Master Su, there are some snacks in the tea room here."
Su Chengyi nodded and stood up.
Follow him to the tea room on the other side. The decoration style is somewhat classical.
There were several plates of exquisite Chinese snacks on the rosewood coffee table. The sunlight reflected on the floor through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the two sat down opposite each other.
Butler Han’s tea-making skills look very professional. The purple clay pots collide and the aroma of tea fills the air.
"Master Su, please try the Mingqian Longjing."
Su Chengyi blew a breath and took a sip.
The aroma is rich and the taste is sweet.
He nodded approvingly.
Grandpa likes to drink tea. If he tastes this, I think he will praise it greatly.
"Does Mr. Su have any hobbies in his daily life?"
When Butler Han asked questions, his tone was very gentle, which made people feel no psychological burden.
It’s like a chat between relatives and friends.
This is presumably one of the skills he needs to learn as a butler.
Although Su Chengyi thought this way, he did not resist. He just replied in a calm tone:
"The college entrance examination is approaching, and I don’t have any special hobbies."
"Master Su, if you want to watch a movie, there is a private theater in the basement. If you want to play ball, there is also a court."
"I don't want to do that right now."
Su Chengyi drank the hot tea in the cup. I feel a warm current flowing from my throat into my stomach.
The discomfort caused by those few alcoholic drinks in the afternoon was instantly eliminated.
Butler Han immediately helped him fill it up with great insight.
"Master Su, if you want..."
"Mr. Butler."
Su Chengyi interrupted him and continued slowly:
"What do you want to ask? Just ask directly.”
There’s no need to beat around the bush, he’s not tired, I’m tired for him.
Butler Han lowered his head and smiled, not expecting to be pierced by such a young man.
"What kind of person does Master Su think my young lady is?"
Su Chengyi did not expect that he would ask such a question.
I thought I would ask him some questions about his family like checking his household registration.
But on second thought, if the Chu family is at this level, they don’t actually need to care about this at all.
Su Chengyi propped her elbows on the coffee table, held her chin and thought for a while, then asked:
"Will you tell her right away?" Butler Han shook his head and smiled,
"No. It's just that. ."
The smile at the corner of his mouth stiffened a little, and he sighed after a long time.
"Master Su, do you think you will be happy living in a house like this?"
Su Chengyi looked at the exquisitely patterned tea cup in his hand and replied without much thought:
"For me "Happiness has little to do with where you live."
When I was a child, I lived in a crowded and cramped two-bedroom apartment in the old city, and I didn't feel happy.
When I grew up, I lived alone on a flat floor in the center of the magic city, and I didn’t feel happy either.
"Both Mr. and Mrs. are very busy. Most of the time, Miss stays with the nanny and me."
"Since she learned to walk, Miss's favorite activity is wearing clothes that make squeaking noises." Shoes, running around the house."
Su Chengyi knows that kind of shoes, and the name is "called shoes."
As long as you step on it, it will make a sound like a little duck, which is very noisy.
Since he was a child, he has disliked children of the same age who like to wear such shoes.
"I was curious once and asked the lady why. She said that the room would not be so quiet this way."
"The lady has been taught to be a perfect person since she was a child, and she did. Good job. But sometimes I feel that she doesn't look so happy."
"Master Su, what do you think?"
Butler Han's expression is very sincere. He took off the docile mask he had put on deliberately just now.
Su Chengyi lowered his head and looked at the rising mist in the tea cup.
He actually felt so too.
If students at school were asked to use one word to describe Chu Qingmian, most people would definitely say "perfect".
Excellent in both character and academics, he is sincere in his treatment of others. He is a person whose faults cannot be found even with a microscope.
But how can anyone be born perfect?
Perfection is both the highest degree of appreciation and a heavy yoke.
While the two were silent, Chu Qingmian, who had already changed her clothes, ran over with a thump.
"Why did you come here! It took me a long time to look for it"
She complained, but quickly sat down next to Su Chengyi, reached out and took a piece and risked it. Put the hot butterfly cake into your mouth.
"Well! Is Aunt Ma on duty today? It's delicious."
She squinted her eyes with satisfaction with a smile.
"Didn't you say you want to see the puppy?"
Su Chengyi raised her hand to take out a tissue and wiped the biscuit crumbs from the corner of her mouth.
“Yes, let’s leave now!”
Chu Qingmian, who had just been leaning against Su Chengyi like a boneless creature, got up again when the puppy was mentioned. , looking enthusiastic.
“Where did you meet the puppy?”
Su Chengyi asked curiously.
"I asked you in the morning if you wanted to have breakfast, but you said no. I ate it by myself and then went for a walk."
Chu Qingmian tied up her hair today and walked in the In front, the high ponytail swung back and forth.
“Then, I kept walking and saw a big dog tied up with a chain in a yard! When I walked over, it had already heard my footsteps. But he looked back at me and didn't bark."
Chu Qingmian stretched out her hand to indicate the size of the dog.
"Then I ran home, poked an egg and fed it. It didn't come over at first, and I barked for a long time."
It did bark for a long time, and the dog was quite aloof, Su Chengyi Thinking back to the video she took.
“After feeding me, I wanted to touch my head, but it bared its teeth at me! The security guard next to me also told me, don’t reach out, it will bite.”
Chu Qingmian sighed.
Su Chengyi looked at her dejected look and wanted to laugh.
"You like puppies so much, why don't you get one?"
He couldn't help but ask.
After all, for such a big family, it is more than enough to raise a hundred, let alone one.
You can form a dog army directly.
I didn’t expect that Chu Qingmian would become even more pitiful when talking about this.
Butler Han on the side looked at her and explained aloud:
"My wife is allergic to animal hair and has mysophobia. She has not allowed her to come into contact with small animals since she was a child."
I see.
It sounds like this lady is a very controlling person. Combined with her deeds of not letting Chu Qingmian eat at a roadside stall, she is very close to the stereotype of a wealthy lady.
Chu Qingmian sighed heavily.
"I even go to the cat cafe to pet the cat and have to take a shower immediately after I get home. Last time I played with the big fat orange in school for a while, and when I got home, my mother came back. It gave me a heart attack."
Butler Han only sent the two of them to the door. After waving goodbye, he walked for a while before reaching the courtyard that Chu Qingmian was talking about.
I couldn’t tell it clearly in the video, but now I can’t say it’s old, it’s dilapidated.
It looks completely deserted and uninhabited.
The dog was taking a nap under the tree with his back to the fence. He didn't even raise his head when he heard the footsteps.
"Little dog, I'm here to see you again~ And Su Chengyi is here to see you too!"
Chu Qingmian opened the fence door and said hello excitedly.
Maybe the hard-boiled egg in the morning had an effect. The dog struggled for a while, but he slowly got up and walked to the door.
Although he still didn't wag his tail, he just looked at the excited Chu Qingmian helplessly.
Su Chengyi took out his mobile phone and checked what kind of dog this not-so-smart dog was.
"Bernese Mountain Dog."
After comparing the coat color and body characteristics, it should be the right one.
“The Bernese Mountain Dog is energetic and well-mannered.”
Huh?
Su Chengyi took another look at the big, bulky dog in front of him.
"The ancient Romans used Bernese Mountain Dogs as military dogs to transport military supplies or rescue the wounded."
Ah, they are used to pull goods from their ancestors.
"Su Chengyi, look."
Chu Qingmian was touching the dog's head with a branch picked up from the ground instead of his hand.
Although the expression on Gouzi's face was still resistant, his tail was wagging uncontrollably.
Su Chengyi secretly sighed, luckily humans don't have an organ like a tail.
Otherwise all the emotions are on display.
The two played with the puppy for a while, but rather than playing with it, they were harassing it for a while.
Chu Qingmian originally wanted to take him home for dinner, but Su Chengyi had to go back and change into school uniforms, so the two had to leave separately.
Before leaving, Su Chengyi asked the security guard on duty not far away.
It turns out that the owner of this house is away from home all year round, so he needs a dog to watch the house.
This dog has been here for a long time, at least seven or eight years, and it is estimated that it has entered the old age of the dog.
So sometimes it’s not that I don’t want to deal with people, but that I am simply too old and slow to react.
The environment of the kennel is not good either. It is dirty. If the characteristics of Bern Mountain were not so obvious, it would be difficult to identify the breed.
Su Chengyi looked at the heavy chain around its neck, and then looked up at the tall iron fence.
It has been tied here for seven or eight years.
The security guard will feed it some food regularly to prevent it from starving to death.
But today’s pet dogs have probably never tasted the canned food, snacks, etc.
Sit in a well and look at the sky.
Does Gouzi think that the world is only this big?
Su Chengyi was thinking about this problem and unknowingly walked to the gate of the community.
He leaned against the bus stop sign, looking up at the clear blue sky, with a few swallows soaring by from time to time.
He thought he would have to wait for a long time, but he was very lucky this time. After only one minute, the bus he wanted to take home stopped at the roadside.
However, Su Chengyi's steps were frozen in place.
Although the swallows are small, they make the sky look vast.
It wasn't until the car drove away that he turned and walked to the supermarket next to the community and bought a large ham sausage as thick as his forearm.
Go back to where you were just now. This time when Gouzi heard his footsteps, he reacted quickly and walked slowly over.
Ham sausage is still fatally attractive to dogs.
Su Chengyi slowly peeled off the packaging, and the dog was already spinning in circles, crying all over the floor.
He broke it into pieces piece by piece and fed it. After feeding this super large ham sausage, he clapped his hands and stood up.
The dog's brown eyes are a little cloudy because of his age.
Su Chengyi stared at it for a long time, then boldly stretched out his hand through the fence.
But he was always ready to retract his hand.
Give it a try, the bite is just a few shots of rabies vaccine!
Unexpectedly, the dog not only had no bared teeth, but also bowed his head obediently, as if he was willing to take whatever he wanted.
It is no longer the noble and cool Bernese Mountain in the video.
Su Chengyi plucked its head hair and said:
"If Chu Qingmian knew that you were bribed with just one ham sausage, your dog would collapse."
In fact, it doesn’t feel good in hand.
Perhaps due to poor nutrition and staying in a dirty space for a long time, its fur is not only uncomfortable to touch, but even a little prickly.
Thinking of this, he took out his mobile phone again, took a video of playing with the dog and sent it to Chu Qingmian.
The reflection arc reaches the moon:
“???”
“Why!!!”
“I don’t accept it!!!”< br>
Su Chengyi was very satisfied with this reaction. He laughed and patted the dog's head gently.
"I'll see you next time and bring you canned food."
The dog seemed to understand and barked.
This seems to be the first time I heard it bark. I didn’t bark when I saw strangers before.
Can such a dog really take on the responsibility of looking after the home?
Su Chengyi crossed his arms and looked at it critically.
Okay, don’t worry about anything else, at least the size is enough.
"Bye."
After walking a certain distance, Su Chengyi looked back again, but to his surprise, he still stood there blankly.
The heavy chain has been straightened to the extreme distance.
This is why he still didn't keep any animals even though he was alone in his previous life.
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