Chapter 14 - You Are Not Inferior to Others

“Don’t be afraid of others. Everyone is equal. Although we are domestic servants, we make money honestly rather than steal anything or rob anyone. We are not inferior to others. What’s there to be afraid of?”

Was that so? Du Xiaoxian was a little confused because her words were different from what her second aunt had said. According to her second aunt, people were divided into different social classes. The upper class was born to lead a rich life, while the lowest class had to suffer from cold and hunger and even sleep on the street or under a tree. Therefore, she needed to do better so that she would be born into a rich family in the next life.

Ah Ling saw that Xiaoxian was in a daze and even forgot to eat the buns, so she patted her hand, only to find it as cold as ice. She then pulled her and walked her out. “Don’t stay here. You need to bask in the sunlight. Your hands are too cold.”

When they came out, Gu Nianbin was still jogging there. Du Xiaoxian wanted to retreat by instinct. Ah Ling stopped her. “Don’t be afraid. I’m with you. You’re far away from him. The young master didn’t see you at all. Hurry up. The buns are getting cold.”

Du Xiaoxian didn’t dare to look at Gu Nianbin. She turned her back and ate up the buns. Then she took out a handkerchief from her pocket to wipe her mouth.

Few people used handkerchiefs nowadays. Ah Ling asked with curiosity, “You like to use handkerchiefs?”

Du Xiaoxian nodded. “My mother left it to me.”

Ah Ling was a little surprised and hesitated to ask her.

Du Xiaoxian seemed to perceive her doubt and whispered to her, “My mother died when I was six years old.”

Although Ah Ling had guessed that, she still felt sorry when hearing that. She held Du Xiaoxian’s hand, “Sorry to make you sad.”

Du Xiaoxian shook her head. “It doesn’t matter. My mother is very well in heaven. I’m not sad. I’m happy for her. My second aunt said that when kind-hearted people died, they would go to heaven and lead a happy life like a god.”

After hearing that, Ah Ling felt even worse and led her to the house. “I’ll get you some water to drink.”

Although Gu Nianbin was focused on running, he saw Du Xiaoxian and Ah Ling as soon as they came out from behind the house. He also saw Du Xiaoxian eat something with her back to him.

The servants always had breakfast at half past six. It was just past seven o’clock. Was Du Xiaoxian hungry again? Why did she ask others to bring her food instead of fetching it herself? How comfortable she was as a servant. Other servants were kind to her probably because she was a young newcomer.

Gu Nianbin looked at the watch on his wrist. It was about time. He went upstairs to take a shower and changed his clothes for breakfast. Gu Shanshan didn’t go out today, which was a rare occurrence, nor did she sleep late. She was sitting at the table having breakfast. At the sight of him, she greeted him with a smile, “Good morning, brother.”

“Good morning. Mom and Dad, good morning!” Gu Nianbin also greeted his parents and sat down at the table.

“Nianbin, you said you would ask Miss Xia out for dinner. Is it true?” As a week went by, Fang Yaru heard no news, and thus lost her patience.

“Hum…” Gu Nianbin touched his head embarrassedly. He really forgot about it. “Don’t worry. I will.”

“Did you forget it again?” Fang Yaru glared at her son. “I knew you would forget it. Are you going to leave it unsettled again? I won’t allow that all time. You said you didn’t hate her. Then keep in touch with her. If you don’t have time, I’ll help you ask her.”

“No, I’ll do it myself.” Gu Nianbin took a sip of coffee while flipping through the newspaper.

Fang Yaru took the newspaper away and said angrily, “Then give me your word. When will you ask her out?”

“Tomorrow. I will handle it tomorrow.” Gu Nianbin comforted her as soon as he found his mother unhappy.

“Ok. It’s a deal. Don’t fool me.”