OPEN YOUR MASK, PRINCESS!
Episode 141 BARTER FEELING
Xiao Jun reread the writing he had written on a plain white piece of paper, a paper that should have been used to write calligraphy, but Xiao Jun used it to express his heart. There was no smile or expression when reading his own handwriting. He felt straight and folded the paper
then stamped with his signature.
“I've made a decision. Dad, wherever you are I wish you knew I was trying. Hopefully this is what you mean the right decision but not the best. Your son doesn't want to disappoint you.” Xiao Jun spoke on the envelope in his hand. All the decisions he made were contained in the envelope.
“Supervisor!” xiao Jun shouted to his guards outside.
A bodyguard swiftly approached Xiao Jun, he continued to bow in wait for his next command. Xiao Jun thrust out the envelope and told him to stand up.
“Send to big master now.” Xiao Jun's orders. The bodyguard immediately received a decree from the young master.
The bait has been thrown, now it's just sitting waiting for the prey to come. Xiao Jun did not bother with Li San's response later, he had already thought carefully before taking actions that he believed would invite great anger.
He stared at the clear sky this afternoon, a cloud moving slowly there. Xiao Jun's delusion bore Weini's smiling face within the cloud. Just by imagining it, Xiao Jun's smile returned.
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Li San's hand trembled as he read the secret letter from Xiao Jun addressed to him. The innocent paper became an impingement until it was crushed by Li San's rough hand. He had not expected his plain-known son to dare challenge him. Li San pointed at his robe of greatness and was worn by a servant
young, he must tidy up and show his self.
“Ke young master pavilion now!” Li San led the way while his two bodyguards were trailing. The driver was waiting in front of the gate of the Li San residence, visiting the pavilion in the complex of his house should only be reached by vehicle. The great lord was anti-troublesome and chose a practical step. The Xiao Jun Pavilion
located to the north in the residence of Li San's palace, including the magnificent and luxurious pavilion that the host gave as a manifestation of his love for Xiao Jun.
Li San sped up the pace and on every street when he met a bodyguard or a servant, he immediately earned a bow of respect even though he did not care about any of it. His mind was already fixed on Xiao Jun, the sooner the meet the better.
“Big master arrived!” the shouts of the guards from outside immediately disperse the action of Xiao Jun who was meditating gathering energy within. He hurriedly stood up to welcome the arrival of the guest whom he had invited in an improper manner.
Li San with a ferocious face entered then ordered his guards to wait outside, he needed privacy with his son.
“Xiao Jun salutes father.” Xiao Jun bowed respectfully, he calmly as if there was no problem and casually said the word father.
Not finished paying his respects, Li San burst into emotion to the point of throwing a shabby piece of paper at Xiao Jun's head. “What do you mean by this letter? You threatening me? Your business knowledge is fine now, you even dare to reckon with your father! Ever since you went to Jakarta, your manners have disappeared like a wild man.”
Xiao Jun glanced at the paper that had fallen under his feet, when it was no longer useful perhaps he would also have the same fate as the paper. Falling and wasting worthless.
“Sorry to disappoint you, but have you ever thought about my feelings? Dad used to say love me, I'm your crown's son but I always felt otherwise, nothing but to be a robot to you. You want to organize what you think is best for my life, no matter how I feel. So what's wrong with me filing a barter of interest with you? We were both forced to make a deal together.” Xiao Jun still bowed as he conveyed all his explanations. He recalled what he had done after
talking with Liang Jia to write a letter that triggered Li San's anger.
Dad, I have no choice but to let you know in a letter. As the times get more modern and I can only communicate with you through the old fashioned way, forgive me for losing the right to communicate with a cell phone. I'd like to invite you to sit down, talk about something fun, but unfortunately it's impossible to see the current situation.
Thank you for caring so much for my fate, finding a woman you think is best for me. No matter how hard I refuse, you must do everything you can to make your ambitions come true. What can I do? You're the ruler, father.
Without prejudice to respect, as your son I am willing to obey your will. Even though it must live like a robot filled with human souls. But can you fulfill my simple request, just think of it as a reward for my obedience. I am willing to be betrothed to whomever woman of her choice, by
condition :
Let go of my mother Xin Er and Liang Jia, I beg you not to trouble their lives again. Spare the life of Lau's bodyguard, release him from the death penalty and return him to be my bodyguard. I still want to take care of business in Jakarta, it is a company that I set up with my efforts. And lastly, give it back
my cellphone.
I know you must feel my request is too greedy, we are both victims of the feeling then there is no harm in exchanging interests. Forgive my sass, father!
Signed, your son Li Xiao Jun.
Flashback finish ….
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Li San slapped a hard slap across Xiao Jun's face, after which he only regained consciousness and was misbehaved. He neglected to control his hands when Xiao Jun's words sounded hurtful, “So all this time my affection has only been appreciated like a machine? You feel like my robot?” Li San laughed out loud, laughing at his silliness.
“Then why apply for barter terms to me? I don't need to discuss with a robot.” Li San glanced at the reaction of Xiao Jun who kept bowing not daring to look at him. Despite having been slapped, the man again showed solemnity doing the honors. In contrast to what happened yesterday, when Xiao Jun was so brave to defy him. Li San turned around about to leave Xiao Jun's room without a word of notice.
“Be careful on the road, dad. Thanks for visiting!” Xiao Jun ushered in Li San's departure with hospitality until Li San was amazed, he had slapped and said rudely to her but Xiao Jun had no intention of retaliating even silently when slapped. Although her little heart was starting to be touched, Li San remained
insisting shows the proud and hard-witted side of her.
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Xiao Jun fingered the cheek of Li San's slap, he only grimaced receiving a physical punishment that was not as painful but hurt his heart. Her biological parents never gave a slap, no matter what their children were.
The door squeaked then an uninvited guest entered without permission. Xiao Jun glanced at the source of the door's voice, and found that the figure he had known a few days ago was now standing with a smile on his face.
“How are you Xiao Jun?” said the annoying-looking man.
Xiao Jun stared cynically at him as if there was going to be a second-half power struggle in search of a true winner. “What are you doing here?”
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