From time to time, Assistant Gu would look at Lian Zhinan through the rearview mirror. The young man was sitting comfortably in the back, perhaps because of tiredness, his skin was sickly pale and there is a discomfort between his brows.
He never talks, just like a docile and obedient canary.
Then, Assistant Gu remembered something. He works in the Chu Company for almost seven years since he graduated; hence, he had a few understanding about in the present. The sudden fell down of the Lian Industry was the talk of town, whether it was in entertainment or business world. Lian Chen, the former president of the said company, Assistant Gu had met him a few times. He and his boss, Chu Yan were childhood friends, and he could understand why his boss cared about his friend's younger brother.
Nonetheless, Chu Yan cooperation with Yan Li finally cut the last straw of Lian Chen. In the past, Assistant Gu would compliment his boss' decision, but now, an unusual resentment overflowed inside his heart.
Maybe, the young man wasn't able to digest such news. His father died, and his brother went to prison. If this happened to Assistant Gu, he doesn't know if he was able to accept the reality.
He looked at the quiet youth again, he felt suffocated by something foreign to him. Perchance, it could be pity, sadness or concern. But the appreciation of the beauty of the youth surpassed those strange emotions.
He…feels like…it's better for the young man to be locked up in…the bed.
His ears burned as he cleared his throat. Assistant Gu felt complicated, he actually had thoughts toward Lian Zhinan!
Perhaps, he should get a girlfriend. It seems like he was already pent-up.
Neither of them spoke through the journey to the villa. But occasionally, Assistant Gu would steal glances from the silent youth.
It only took a couple of minutes before they arrived at the villa. This villa was one of Chu Yan's property, it is located in the main city, not far from the capital. Assistant Gu was only requested to bring the young master to the villa, subsequently, the housekeeper would take it from here. However, instead of going back to the company, Assistant Gu personally brought Lian Zhinan in the entrance of the house.
Lian Zhinan looked at the house.
His black eyes were hazy, as if a layer of mist covered from it, there is a deep fragility between his eyebrow, furrowed unconsciously. Even with wearing a large sweater, Assistant Gu discovered the thinness of his body, as if a light whisper of air would blow him.
"Director Chu said that you will live here."
Lian Zhinan nodded, "W-when can I see my brother?"
Assistant Gu went silent. In fact, there is no follow-up commands of his boss, he was asked only to bring Lian Zhinan here. He doesn't know how to respond to his question.
Perceiving his silence, Lian Zhinan nodded again, "I see. Thank you for bringing me here, Assistant Gu."
"I will ask the boss about that." The assistant wasn't able to bear his sadness and choose to compromise.
Lian Zhinan only looked at him quietly.
Assistant Gu cleared his throat and eliminated the discomfort in his heart. He beckoned the youth and finally entered the villa.
They were greeted by an old man in his fifties, he looked at Assistant Gu and nodded, before finally shifting his eyes to the smaller figure. There is a shock in his eyes but instantly dissipated. He flashed his friendly smile.
"Assistant Gu, you're early."
"Butler Zhao, this is young master Lian, he will be at your care."
Butler Zhao looked at the young man once again. This is a beautiful child. Perhaps, the most beautiful he had seen. Butler Zhao is one of the oldest butlers who works in the Chu family, recently, he was assigned to take care of the younger brother of his young master's friend. He was skeptical for a while, but as a servant, he could only follow his boss.
The youth's appearance is definitely the best he had seen in his entire life, the small face with exquisite features and the overall beauty was greatly suffocating, standing beside him would make anyone dizzy.
The old man couldn't escape appreciating the beauty, smiled, "Young master Lian, I will lead you to your room."
In addition to Butler Zhao, there are also two maids who couldn't help exclaiming from their hearts. They both looked at Lian Zhinan in astonishment and were unable to calm down for a while.
However, Lian Zhinan was just silent.
His vision was out of focus, like a robot who had no soul and could just follow his instinct. His abnormality was discovered by the housekeeper, he looked at Assistant Gu and the latter just sighed and shook his head.
In the beginning, Assistant Gu already realized that there is something wrong with the mentality of the young man.
The butler felt uncomfortable but refused to acknowledge it in his face, a smile was plastered as he stared at the young man.
"Young master Lian, I will show you to your room." He reminded again.
Finally, the youth lifted his eyes and looked at him, confused and hesitant. There is a mix of various complications in his eyes, he turned his head into the assistant.
Assistant Gu was struck up by the overly gorgeous face, he lost his cool for a few moments before calming down.
He couched down, enough to the youth's eye level, "Butler Zhao will take care of you from now on. Don't be afraid."
Understanding his decision, Lian Zhinan lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes fluttered faintly, seemingly weak and pitiful.
"H-How about brother? Will he live here?"
Silence.
No one in the house could answer that question. The two maids, who were weak at holding their emotions, both turned around in order to hide their tears.
Butler Zhao sighed and looked at the young man. Perhaps, the death of his father was still fresh from him and wanted to get comfort from his only family left, but, his older brother was in prison… this child is having a hard time.
"Don't worry, young master Lian, I will talk to the boss about this. Your brother will absolutely live here with you."
Assistant Gu coaxed him. Lian Zhinan looked at him and nodded calmly. His eyes were always calm, devoid of any emotions, but this only made people worried about him. Afraid that he would experience hardship, even if he was facing it now.
"You should be tired now, butler Zhao, I will leave young master Lian to you."
Butler Zhao nodded, "Thank you, Assistant Gu."
Assistant Gu hesitantly glanced down at Lian Zhinan, but he was surprised to see that the young man was also looking at him, pursing his lips, wanted to say something. Assistant Gu waited for a while, eventually, Lian Zhinan just nodded at him.
Assistant Gu felt the throbbing pain in his heart, he smiled and finally left the villa.
Lian Zhinan's followed his disappearing figure and eventually turned his eyes to the old butler.
Butler Zhao smiled, "Don't worry young master, Assistant Gu will be back tomorrow. Let's take you to your room."
Lian Zhinan finally gave up, eyeing the invisible figure of Assistant Gu and followed the butler upstairs. The two maids carried his luggage behind. The villa was big, and it had a nice view to the city's outskirts. Occasionally, Lian Zhinan would stare at the surroundings.
He was led to a clean room. Lian Zhinan observed the room and was satisfied by the aesthetic. It was pure blue with several added pallets, clean, neat, and tidy. The bed was also big, and he had his own bathroom. Although, he had no memories, Lian Zhinan was very satisfied in this room.
"Young master Lian, this would be your room. Do you want to eat or rest first?"
Butler Zhao asked nicely. Ironically, he was a strict and stern butler in the past but now, there is a soft pampering in the tone of his voice, making the two maids from behind confused. Nonetheless, they couldn't blame the old butler. Who would dare scold such a beautiful child?
"Is it okay to rest for now?"
Butler Zhao nodded, "It's okay young master, I will let the maids call you when it's time for dinner. Rest for now."
Lian Zhinan inclined his head in acknowledgement and watched the butler closed the door for him.
"Butler, is the young master okay?" One of the maids asked after the butler closed the door. Thinking about the peculiarity of the young man, she was concern, "He was definitely not okay."
Butler Zhao sighed, "I will talk to master Chu about his condition. I feel that he needed to see a psychiatrist."
"Yes, Butler Zhao, you should do that. But isn't the young master too thin? How old is he?"
"He also looked sickly pale, we need to take care of his body."
Butler Zhao nodded in agreement, commanded, "Tell the chef to cook healthy foods for now, young master needs a nourishment for his body."
The two maids quickly performed their task, but Butler Zhao was still worried. He knew his master's indifference and the fact that he let Lian Zhinan lives here is the last straw of his consideration to the friendship of his older brother.
Should he let Chu Yan see his condition?