Lin Wanrong happily blinked his eyes, these little girls were not ordinary rogues; they were the epitome of rascality.
"Ladies, what are you doing here?" Lin Wanrong stood at the door and laughed loudly.
Several maids looked up and saw Lin Wanrong. They exclaimed in unison.
"Hey, he's the arrogant handsome guy." One of the maids exclaimed, and then they began to chatter, but their eyes were completely focused on Lin Wanrong, scrutinizing him from head to toe.
A woman might be a bit shy and lack the courage, but ten women were audacious, as everyone was in the same boat, and there was nothing to worry about.
"Are you Lin San?" A petite maid asked. She was an astute one, even managing to find out his name.
"Indeed, I am. May I ask what orders this young lady has?" Lin Wanrong smiled. It was just ten women; what was there to fear? He could undress and let them pick if necessary.
The little maid blushed and asked, "Lin San, did you really enter through the main gate today?" This question was being discussed by all the maids and servants in the entire mansion. A few little maids were naturally curious, and their eyes were now all on him.
Lin Wanrong nodded and said, "Yes."
Another maid asked strangely, "As far as I know, every servant enters through the side gate. Aren't you afraid of Master Wang and the others?"
Lin Wanrong thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Everyone has human dignity and deserves respect. Dignity is sometimes more important than life itself."
Several little maids were a bit confused. In their understanding, being a servant meant handing over their lives to the master. Where was there any dignity to speak of?
Lin Wanrong also felt that his thoughts were a bit advanced for them, so he didn't discuss these things with them. He smiled and asked, "By the way, ladies, you haven't told me why you came here. Are you looking for Fubo?"
Although the little maids didn't quite understand his words, they admired him. After all, there were very few in the entire Xiao Mansion who dared to confront Master Wang and the others.
"Third Brother, we are not looking for Fubo. We want to pick some flowers in this yard. Don't tell Fubo, okay?" Another brave little maid said with some blind admiration for Lin Wanrong, calling him Third Brother with a somewhat shy expression.
"Is it picking flowers first and then picking handsome guys?" Lin Wanrong laughed.
The maids exclaimed, their faces all blushing. They knew that he had heard all those words, and they felt exceptionally shy. Nevertheless, they were numerous, unafraid of being ridiculed, and laughed together. One maid boldly said, "Third Brother, you're so bad. I won't talk to you. Sisters, let's pick flowers."
The maids laughed and ignored Lin Wanrong, each picking flowers.
"Third Brother, look at how beautiful this peony is on me—"
"Third Brother, do you think this bouquet of chrysanthemums goes well with my clothes—"
"Third Brother, does my figure resemble this mature and beautiful peony—"
The sounds of orioles and swallows surrounded Lin Wanrong's ears. These maids gathered together, seemingly bolder, each calling him Third Brother. A quarter of an hour ago, they didn't even know him.
Unexpectedly, these maids were so warm and friendly. Lin Wanrong felt a little overwhelmed. Although their appearances were not stunning, they were all young and vibrant girls, like several butterflies fluttering around Lin Wanrong. The sounds of orioles and swallows, with soft words, made Lin Wanrong feel a bit lost in the flower garden.
However, trouble soon arrived. The maids were very interested in Lin Wanrong, constantly pulling him aside to ask about various matters: where his hometown was, who was in his family, how old he was, whether he was married, and who he liked among the young ladies. All were sharp and spicy, making Lin Wanrong somewhat overwhelmed.
"It's not that I don't understand; the world changes quickly." Surrounded by thousands of ducks, Lin Wanrong couldn't help feeling a bit bitter. How come he had encountered these enchanting witches?
"Third Brother, have you really never liked any young lady from any family?" A mischievous big-eyed maid was asking by his side, trying to find out about his relationships.
"Never, never. I have never liked any 'young lady.'" Lin Wanrong said resolutely. In his hometown, the meaning of these two words was clear to everyone, and Lin Wanrong naturally wouldn't like "young ladies."
Not liking young ladies meant liking maids, right? The speaker didn't have any intention, but the listener had other thoughts. Several maids misunderstood his words, and their faces quickly blushed. This Lin San looked good, was humorous, and, if not for his low status, he could be considered a charming person. The maids blushed with rosy cheeks and dared not look at him.
Lin Wanrong didn't know that his words had caused a stir. Seeing that these maids quieted down and lowered their heads, he was about to speak, but vaguely heard a crisp sound.
"What sound is this?" Lin Wanrong had excellent hearing and could clearly hear it; it was the barking of a dog. In the Xiao family mansion, where all the inhabitants were women, who would keep dogs? Lin Wanrong was puzzled, thinking he had heard wrong.
"What sound?" The big-eyed maid who had been asking Lin Wanrong hastily asked, her face still blushing.
The sound got louder and closer. Lin Wanrong was completely sure that it was the bark of a dog, and it seemed to be coming in this direction. In the Xiao family mansion, who would dare to let a dog run into the garden? It seemed like someone was tired of living.
"Whose beast is this? Get out of here quickly." Lin Wanrong stood up, scolded openly.
However, as soon as he turned around, he was stunned. How could this be a dog? It was more like a wolf. A big dog, about half a person tall, blinked its green eyes, staring at him with a faintly threatening glint.