Chapter 994: Chapter 994: Still Disagree

After their figures disappeared from the Living Room, the Old Butler finally regained his senses and looked at the hale and hearty old man on the sofa in surprise.

Old Master Jue actually let Miss Chi take the young master away?

This… completely goes against Old Master Jue’s usual way of handling things!

Although he had also been shocked by Miss Chi’s performance just now, what shocked him even more was that Old Master Jue did not intervene!

He really let Miss Chi take the young master away!

Could it be that Old Master Jue’s attitude toward Miss Chi has changed?

A trace of doubt flashed in the Old Butler’s eyes. Having served Old Master Jue for decades, no one understood Old Master Jue’s character better than he did. Old Master Jue was definitely not the kind of person who would easily change his mind.

But why did Old Master Jue so easily let Miss Chi leave?

He pressed his lips together, set down the whip, and sighed softly, “I haven’t seen Miss Chi for more than a year. I didn’t expect her to change so much. Miss Chi is much more confident than she used to be. What do you think?”

Old Master Li retracted his gaze, glancing at the box Chi Enen had left on the tea table. He picked it up, opened it, and took a look inside.

Inside was a piece of jade carved into a mythical beast symbolizing good fortune and health. The jade itself was crystalline and flawless, clearly a high-quality piece.

As he examined it, the Old Butler also caught sight of what was inside the box. Silently, he added another point to Chi Enen’s favor.

He hadn’t expected Miss Chi to know Old Master Jue’s fondness for jade and to prepare a Gift tailored to his tastes. This could be considered a calculated move to win favor.

It seemed Miss Chi was much more clever than he had anticipated.

He had thought that Old Master Li would also be impressed with Chi Enen, but surprisingly, Old Master Li’s stern Face showed no change. He closed the box and said, “If she spent more than a year at the Habsden family and didn’t achieve this level of progress, it would only mean Quan Dongting is useless!”

Although his words were cold, a hint of contemplation appeared in his Eyes.

Chi Enen’s performance just now had indeed exceeded his expectations.

If she had come in yelling and making a scene, he would have immediately had her thrown out. But her attitude was neither servile nor overbearing, courteous and well-prepared, even bringing a Gift. One doesn’t strike a smiling person without reason; he couldn’t easily take action against her.

But being outmaneuvered by a little girl like this was not a pleasant feeling.

However… Old Master Li exhaled deeply, his expression softening slightly. If Beijue were struck by the whip one more time, he might truly be unable to bear it.

Aside from that one lash, it could be considered as having fulfilled the punishment of three whips. This time, it would end here.

“Call my Personal Doctor to go over,” Old Master Li ordered in a deep voice.

The Old Butler was taken aback for a moment but quickly responded, “Understood! I’ll arrange it immediately.”

With that, he hurried off to make the necessary arrangements.

As he walked away, a thought crossed his mind with clarity.

Actually, Old Master Jue still cared about the young master. It was just that both of them had overly stubborn tempers, neither of them adept at expressing their feelings. Over the years, as the young master grew up, he frequently clashed with Old Master Jue. But sometimes, Old Master Jue’s anger wasn’t due to a lack of love–it was frustration from high expectations. Even when he carried out punishments, no matter how severe, he still harbored affection in his heart, contrary to the cold, unfeeling exterior he displayed.

After the Old Butler left, the expansive Living Room was left with only Old Master Li.

Old Master Li gripped the Dragon Head Crutch, his Eyes lowering as he prepared to stand and head upstairs. Suddenly, his peripheral vision caught sight of the small box Chi Enen had left containing the jade. He hesitated momentarily but ultimately chose not to pick it up, turning and leaving instead.

He had, admittedly, been impressed by Chi Enen’s performance just now. With her current identity, she indeed matched Beijue. However, being the hidden heir of the Habsden family was a double-edged sword, and he still disapproved of their relationship.