lcionline Chapter 183 Seduction
Chapter 183 Seduction
Chapter 183
Luo Shuiyao wanted to turn around and avoid him, but when she saw the purple and blue bruises on his back, she couldn't help but look at him twice more.
Ye Yunzhou stood with his back to the ground, his lips curled up slightly, outlining an imperceptible arc. Then, he turned to look at Luo Shuiyao, a look of surprise instantly appearing on his face. He subconsciously put his hands in front of his chest and stammered, "You... why are you here?"
As soon as Luo Shuiyao's eyes met his, her cheeks flushed red. "I'm sorry, I just wanted to pour some water. It wasn't intentional," she stammered.
After saying this, she hurriedly bent down and placed the basin on the ground. Without even bothering to pour the water, she ran straight out of the backyard and into the front room, her back pressed tightly against the door. The heat on her face not only didn't subside, but intensified. It wasn't until a long time later that it slowly faded, and she regained some composure.
In the backyard, Ye Yunzhou's eyes slowly fell on the basin with overflowing water on the ground. The curve of his mouth gradually widened, and a meaningful smile quietly spread in his eyes.
Ye Yi, who had just delivered the laundry after receiving the message from Ye Yunzhou, happened to witness the scene at the door. Seeing Luo Shuiyao completely ignore him and rush into the house with a red face, he couldn't help but feel suspicious, thinking that something serious had happened. So he hurried to the backyard to find out what was going on. When he saw his own son's expression, he couldn't help but feel speechless and teased, "Superintendent, your behavior is truly unrefined. You actually used seductive tactics on a girl?"
Ye Yunzhou raised his eyes, glanced at him, and swept his gaze over the clothes in his arms. He was too lazy to waste words with him, so he turned around and calmly took the clothes from the shelf next to him and put them on leisurely.
"So what? Do you really think that if you do nothing, other girls will throw themselves into your arms? Have you ever heard that men dress up to please themselves?" Ye Yunzhou asked with a raised eyebrow.
Ye Yi scratched his head and muttered, "I've only heard of women dressing up to please others, but I've never heard of men dressing up to please others."
"What's the difference?"
Ye Yi fell into deep thought after hearing this. After a while, he muttered to himself, "The meaning seems to be similar. It seems that there is indeed no difference."
Ye Yunzhou tied his belt neatly, then picked up some dirty clothes beside him, walked over to Ye Yi, took the clothes from Ye Yi's hand, and threw the dirty clothes directly into Ye Yi's arms, "How is the task I asked you to do going?"
Ye Yi patted his chest confidently and said, "How can I not complete the task you assigned to me? It's naturally easy and simple. I have already contacted the villa over there. Timber, various building materials and related contacts will be supplied continuously as long as there is demand. And the price is quite fair for your sake, so you can rest assured."
"It's just..." When he finished speaking, Ye Yi looked up at Ye Yunzhou with a hint of hesitation on his face. He was wondering in his heart whether he should continue to say this.
Ye Yunzhou carefully gathered the clothes in his arms, looked at Ye Yi's hesitation, frowned and asked with a slightly impatient tone, "Just what? If you have something to say, just say it!"
Ye Yi gritted his teeth and finally spoke about his own affairs. "I heard that Miss Luo is planning to build a house for the retired soldiers. Prince, are you aware of this?"
Ye Yunzhou was momentarily bewildered when he heard his words, but he quickly realized what was happening. He assumed Luo Shuiyao had contacted the retired soldiers through Yang Wei and the others, but he was still confused, so he continued to ask, "How many people are there? How many houses do they need to build? She's just an orphan. How much money can she afford to provide them with food, clothing, and shelter?"
Ye Yi didn't respond immediately; he was equally confused. After a moment's thought, he said, "Why don't you go and find out the details yourself? If there really is a shortage of money, we can work together to raise the funds and make up for the shortfall."
"No." As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yunzhou immediately refuted him.
"Since she's determined to handle this on her own, she must have a plan and strategy. She's definitely not someone without a plan. However, this will undoubtedly be extremely difficult. The remnants of the retired soldiers are in dire straits, and this should be handled by the court. How can a single woman be left to shoulder so much? How about this? First, you go to my private vault and withdraw some silver. Give it to the timber merchants and other material vendors, asking them to provide more materials at a low price. Also, assign some soldiers to help build houses so that those people can have homes soon."
After a moment's thought, he continued, "Also, go and lower the prices of the vegetables, fruits, and other things we supply them with. Make sure you do it discreetly. I don't care what means you use, but you must not let her know we're helping her."
Ye nodded, his expression dignified, and bowed solemnly, "Please rest assured, Inspector, I will handle this matter properly." After that, he turned and left. His figure gradually walked away, and finally disappeared quietly from the sight without any delay or noise.
Ye Yunzhou knew Ye Yi's temperament well. Although he could be uninhibited at times, he always handled serious matters with impeccable precision, earning his trust. Therefore, Ye Yunzhou felt extremely confident in entrusting this matter to him.
Only after Ye Yi's back was completely out of sight did Ye Yunzhou hold the clothes tightly in his arms and walk to the front yard. He stopped outside the house and listened quietly. The house was completely silent, without a sound. After a moment's thought, Ye Yunzhou held the clothes firmly in one hand, slowly raised the other hand, and knocked on the door.
Luo Shuiyao's composure had returned. She wasn't the type to become mortified by the sight of a man's bare back. It was only when she'd caught sight of the wounds, bruises, and scars covering his body, engrossed in them, that she'd felt embarrassed. While she wasn't as thin-skinned as a cicada's wing, she hadn't cultivated the thick skin to the point of being completely indifferent. She was panicked and at a loss for what to do, so she hurried away and then turned back.
At this moment, she was sitting quietly on the stool, thinking about future plans and worrying about financial issues. She fell into deep thought for a while, staring out the window with a blank look in her eyes. Suddenly, a knock on the door broke her thoughts. She thought it must be Ye Yunzhou returning, so she got up, straightened her clothes, and then walked forward to open the door.
At that moment, the sun was setting, its afterglow draped like a golden veil behind Ye Yunzhou. The soft light, illuminating his already handsome face, added a touch of charm, making him seem to have shed his former harsh edges and angularity, emitting a gentle and peaceful aura.