Sure enough angels were very hard to find in this era but Huoqiang was rest assured she'd met one. She had managed to catch a glimpse of the Li Jun's side profile and she was swept off balance. He really was charming; not only did he have a domineering aura, he also had the most exquisite face she had seen-even though it was just a side profile.
Huoqiang followed the servant whose name was supposedly Shang since that was what Li Jun called him. Like an obedient dog trailing behind it's master, she was led down a hallway and brought to a room at an end.
This room was far more grand than the one she had woken up in.
"This is where you will sleep in the meantime, miss Lee. Master Jun's room is right next door in case you need anything and mine is just few doors away." Shang said respectfully.
"Ohh, thank you Mr. Shang," Huoqiang appreciated with a slight bow.
"All gratitude belongs to Master Jun. Now I must leave. Your clothes shall arrive any minute. There's a bathroom and other basic amenities in your room," Shang said with a slight smile and left closing the door behind him.
Huoqiang sighed and looked around the room. If this Li Jun guy was truly the master of this mansion, then she must confess he had a very exquisite and unique taste when it came to interiors. The decor of each crook and cranny she had stepped foot in spoke of class but at the same time, they made you feel… well at peace; makes you feel at home. Now that was unique.
Not quite long after Shang left, she heard a knock on the door. Opening it, she found a maid head-bowed with a tray of clothes in her hands.
"Sorry to disturb my lady but Sir. Shang asked me to send this to you as per Master Jun's orders," the small lady dressed in a simple gown said, her head not raised up once.
"Thank you," Huoqiang appreciated and collected the tray from the maiden's hands, "sorry for the trouble."
The maid stared briefly at Huoqiang with searching eyes, of which the latter didn't fail to notice, before leaving.
"What was that about?" Huoqiang asked herself but shrugged it off and closed the door.
She stared down at the clothes in the tray and sighed, if she could only remember what happened the previous night so she could go and free Master Li Jun. She didn't like being a burden on others. He was being very generous to her and she was afraid she might not know how to pay him back.
Dismissing all thoughts for future, Huoqiang headed into the bathroom for a shower. After sensitively applying lotion on her jade-like skin and carefully scrubbing it too, she rinsed off the soap lather. She did this twice or thrice before fully being satisfied. She wrapped herself in a towel and stepped out into the bedroom.
Of course the last thing she'd be prepared to see was Master Jun in her bedroom but that was exactly the current situation. She immediately stepped a few inches back and looked down at herself. Luckily her towel was long enough to fully cover all the essential parts. There wasn't really any need to check since Li Jun had his back turned to her but then…you can never be too careful.
Master Li Jun who felt like this woman was going to spend eternity int the bathroom was quite relieved when he heard the shower turn off and heard felt presence in the room. Sensing her state of shock, he couldn't help but smirk. How fragile!
"M-master Jun," she called quickly, "do you need something."
"Apparently not. Lunch is ready. Since Shang is a bit busy coordinating the feast, I thought I'd take the pain to invite you down," Li Jun lazily explained.
"Ohh! Well then sorry for the t-trouble. I'd be down in a minute."
"So you know your way around the mansion then?" Li Jun questioned. His voice cold as usual.
Huoqiang bit her lower lip. Of course she didn't know her way around. She hadn't gotten used to this place yet.
Li Jun not wanting to waste much time quickly said;
"I will be outside. Hurry."
"Master Jun!" Huoqiang called out to Li Jun who has his hand on the door knob already, about to leave.
"Speak!"
"Why do you always have your back turned? Do you have a scar or an ugly wound you wouldn't want me to see?" Huoqiang asked out of curiosity. Yes! She might have seen a bit of his side profile but that didn't guarantee the nature of his entire facial outline.
Li Jun smirked
"Unfortunately I have nothing to hide and would you…prefer me to see you in your…current state?" Li Jun teased.
Huoqiang was slightly confused but only when she realized that she had just gotten out of the shower and was dressed in nothing but a towel, her face went pale then red.
"I'll get dressed," Huoqiang said in a timid voice biting her lower lip in regret.
The sides of Li Jun's mouth raised up slightly. Seems like he had a new pet to play with.
When the door was slammed shut, Huoqiang let out the breath she didn't know she had been holding.
'How foolish of you?' Her brain told her off. 'you expected he'd turn around and reveal his face?'
Huoqiang really wanted to dig the ground and sink in but shook against it.
"No, I shall hold my head high," she concluded trying to pacify herself. With that, decided she quickly changed into the clothes on the tray. Without even as much as glancing at the mirror, she dashed out.
Li Jun was still patiently when the beautiful petite figure ran out and she did look stunning in the white and peach floral gown sorted out for her. It embraced her curves and spoke of grace and elegance on her behalf. Her long wavy blonde hair let loose behind her shoulders. She was nothing like he'd ever seen. The girl had run so fast and stood meters away from the door that she didn't even notice him at the side of the door.
He cleared his throat.
"I see you're ready."
His voice made Huoqiang jolt and when she turned to him, their eyes locked.