Chapter 436
“Sorry, I won’t step aside. You can’t take this person away today.” Xu Ke politely refused the woman’s excessive demand like a gentleman.
“You’re not stepping aside, are you? Fine, you asked for this. You can’t blame anyone else.” The woman said as she turned and got into her car. In no time, she took out a fruit knife, pointing its sharp tip at Xu Ke and said, “I don’t want to kill anyone, so I’m giving you one more chance to disappear from my sight and hand over the woman behind you to me, or else I’ll kill you. Once my son’s surgery is done, I’ll turn myself in.” Her eyes were bloodshot, like a beast hunting its prey.
“Sorry, I won’t.” Xu Ke once again refused the woman’s proposal.
The woman went completely insane. Time was running out, and if she couldn’t get the girl to the hospital, today’s surgery wouldn’t be possible. The illness would become increasingly dangerous if delayed further, and the chances of success for the next surgery wouldn’t be as good as now. This was a result she couldn’t bear.
The woman wasn’t hesitant anymore nor afraid, everything was for her son, and everything was worth it for him.
The woman’s knife was sharp, leaving a silver arc in the air, but no matter how fast she was, she wasn’t faster than Xu Ke. The moment the girl behind Xu Ke saw the woman rush toward him with the knife, she wanted to scream, but before she could, Xu Ke effortlessly grabbed the woman’s wrist. Somehow, the tightly held knife fell to the ground, making a crisp sound.
The sound brought the girl’s scattered soul back, and like a rabbit, she quickly dashed to Xu Ke’s feet, grabbed the knife, and threw it into a nearby trash bin. Her heart, thumping wildly, finally calmed down.
“Do you want to take her to the police?” Xu Ke turned his head to look at the girl, ignoring the woman who was still hurling insults.
“No, after all, she’s my mother. I can’t bear to send her to the police. Let it be my way of repaying the years of upbringing.” The girl said softly.
She lowered her head so Xu Ke couldn’t see her expression, but he could imagine she was very sad.
“Then what do you want to do with her?” Xu Ke asked for the girl’s opinion.
“I don’t know, I just don’t want to go back with her.” The girl raised her face, full of confusion.
Hearing that the girl didn’t want to go back with her, the woman couldn’t take it anymore. Without thinking, she opened her mouth to curse, trying to morally coerce the girl. But this time, her usually obedient daughter didn’t want to be a puppet anymore.
“I won’t go back. From now on, consider that you don’t have this daughter. I won’t go back to that home. When I’m an adult, and I can earn money, I’ll send you alimony every year. Rest assured.” The girl, filled with courage and spirit, spoke her mind and lowered her head again, just like a frightened little rabbit.
Xu Ke understood the woman’s choice, and without any intention to hurt her, he knocked her out and left her in the car, locking the door to bring this absurd incident to a close.
Even though he didn’t like this woman, he respected the girl’s wishes.
“Alright, your mother is fine—I knocked her out. She’ll probably wake up in a little while. You’re free to pursue the life you want now. We’ll meet again if fate allows.” Xu Ke said politely.
“Can I come with you?” The girl hurriedly spoke, face flushed, as she saw Xu Ke about to leave with his luggage.
She was nervous; it was her first time making such a request to a stranger. After speaking, her face resembled a red apple.
“I… I don’t know where to go. Can you take me in? I can do a lot of housework, and I eat very little. I’m easy to support, so could you take me in?” The girl took a few more steps toward Xu Ke, her voice timid.
Not sure what Xu Ke said that hit the girl’s tearful spot again, she started crying once more.
“It’s not like that. I have no place to go. I bought the ticket randomly. I just wanted to leave this place without thinking about much. I want to stay with you. All I ask is for a meal and a place to stay. I know it’s an unreasonable request, but I’m willing to repay you. I can work for you. I’m good at school, and I will definitely get into a great university. Once I graduate and earn money, I’ll repay you. If you don’t believe me, I’m willing to sign an agreement.” The girl, afraid Xu Ke wouldn’t accept her, forced herself to speak bravely, despite the burning heat on her face.
Xu Ke stopped in his tracks, turned to look at the girl’s face, seeing her sincerity rather than just saying it for the sake of it, he thought for a moment and said, “Alright, my family needs a maid. The previous maid went abroad for some matters, and she won’t return for a while. You can take over her job temporarily, with the same salary and benefits. Would that work for you?” Xu Ke asked.
Such a timid girl, like a little rabbit lost in the forest; honestly, Xu Ke didn’t feel comfortable letting her roam outside alone. Someone like her could easily suffer disadvantages.
Hearing Xu Ke agree to let her stay, the girl secretly breathed a sigh of relief, showing an expression of relief.
“Grab your luggage and come with me.” Xu Ke glanced at the girl, turned, and walked to lead the way, and the girl quickly picked up her fallen suitcase and followed closely behind him.
“What’s your name?” Xu Ke walked a couple of steps before stopping, realizing he didn’t know how to address her, and asked.
Hearing Xu Ke ask for her name, the girl, like a primary school student, immediately straightened her posture, standing as tall as a little sapling, “My name is Yu Xia, ’Yu’ for lush and verdant, ’Xia’ for summer.” Yu Xia said nervously, her eyes red and swollen.
“It’s a nice name. I’m Xu Ke, and I have a wife named Lin Mengyao. She’s very nice, so you don’t need to be afraid, though she might seem unapproachable at first, but she’s actually very kind.” Xu Ke said after getting into a taxi with Yu Xia.
“Okay, I’ve remembered.” Perhaps freed from the shadow of death, a gentle smile appeared on Yu Xia’s face, revealing her dimples, a sign of naive beauty.