ebookland Chapter 247: Speaking Up for Protection
Chapter 247: Speaking Up for Protection
Shen Lan didn't understand why Butler Zhao tried so hard to hide her illness. She had done what she should do. Since Butler Zhao didn't appreciate it, she wouldn't say anything more.
Thinking of this, Shen Lan lowered her eyes and smiled slightly, not angry at his rudeness.
"It's my fault for not mastering my medical skills. I apologize. I hope you're in good health."
Unexpectedly, Shen Lan would apologize. Butler Zhao was stunned for a moment, his eyes complicated, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
"You're young, so be careful with your words and actions. Don't take advantage of the young master's trust in you and speak without restraint. You're the young master's personal assistant, and you represent the young master's reputation..."
Butler Zhao kept lecturing, and a hint of impatience flashed in Shen Lan's eyes.
Just because she doesn't want to argue with a patient doesn't mean the patient can be so arrogant.
Shen Lan sneered and was about to speak when Xiao Yun's displeased voice came from the side.
"Uncle Zhao, Shen Lan's warning was kind, not a curse. She's not a doctor, so there's no need to be so demanding of her professional skills. Besides..."
Xiao Yun's eyes deepened: "Even professional doctors can make mistakes in diagnosis, right?"
Butler Zhao was stunned: "Master, I..."
"Shen Lan always knows her limits. She reminded you to get a physical checkup out of my kindness. Uncle Zhao, even if she was wrong, shouldn't you be grateful for her kindness?"
Xiao Yun's words were like a slap in the face. Butler Zhao's face felt hot and painful, and he looked embarrassed.
He didn't expect that the young master would humiliate him and embarrass him in front of so many people.
Shen Lan's influence on the young master has reached this level!
Butler Zhao was secretly surprised. He was a man who could bend and stretch himself, and now for the sake of his daughter, he could endure any amount of grievance.
Thinking of this, his face showed just the right amount of surprise and apology: "So that's how it is. It seems I misunderstood Miss Shen. Alas, Uncle Zhao is old, and the elderly are more sensitive and taboo about things like birth, aging, sickness and death. I apologize to you."
After Butler Zhao finished speaking, he bowed solemnly to Shen Lan: "Miss Shen, I'm so sorry."
Shen Lan moved aside and curled his lips: "Butler Zhao, you're welcome. You are an elder whom President Xiao values. I can't accept such a generous gift."
Just when the atmosphere was awkward, Wang Ling walked in from outside with a sly smile.
"Brother Yun, someone is coming outside to give me some clothes and jewelry."
At the beginning of each month, the major brands that the Xiao family cooperates with will send them the new products of the season for them to choose from.
As someone who has lived in the Xiao family for a long time, Wang Ling also has a share.
Over time, he became more familiar with those people.
It was the end of the month and not the time to send clothes and jewelry, so Wang Ling asked casually. When he learned that it was Xiao Yun who sent it, he took a curious look.
It turned out that they were all women's clothes, jewelry, bags, and a batch of various silk nightgowns.
Wang Ling instantly understood who these were for.
It seems that Brother Yun has finally come to his senses and learned how to make girls happy. This is a good sign.
He must have seen it wrong this morning. It was okay for Brother Yun to be busy vying for favor, so how could he possibly avoid Shen Lan?
Butler Zhao frowned when he heard the news.
As the chief steward of the Xiao family, he usually handles such matters, but this time he did not receive any news or notification.
Butler Zhao felt disappointed.
He pursed his lips and said softly, "I'll go ask the old lady to come over."
Old Madam Xiao does not live in this building. She usually worships Buddha and lives in the small Buddhist temple that Xiao Yun built specially for her.
After Mr. Xiao passed away, the old lady began to gradually delegate power, handing over all matters, big and small, to Butler Zhao, and devoted herself to praying for her children and grandchildren.
I hope my son will turn over a new leaf and my grandson will be healthy and happy.
Xiao Yun's eyes moved, but he was too embarrassed to say that he had asked someone to send this batch of clothes and jewelry specially to Shen Lan.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Butler Zhao thought he had tacitly agreed, and immediately went to invite the old lady.
When Madam Xiao arrived, the brand manager had already taken out the clothes and jewelry.
The old lady looked at the thin and smooth suspender nightgowns, as well as the brightly colored, fashionable and novel clothes and jewelry, and raised her eyebrows slightly.
Xiao Yun clenched his fist to his lips and coughed softly: "Grandma, you choose first."
The old lady glanced at him when she heard this.
How can an old lady like me wear this bunch of short skirts?
Seeing Brother Yun's wandering eyes, Wang Ling tried to suppress his laughter.
Old Mrs. Xiao noticed her grandson's embarrassment, a smile flashed in her eyes, and she looked at him twice more curiously.
Her grandson has a calm and strong personality, and is usually taciturn and cold, but it is rare to see him like this.
After seeing the rare thing, the old lady picked up two plain clothes at random and said as she wished, "I am an old lady and I can't wear so many clothes. It's such a waste."
As she spoke, she seemed to accidentally see Shen Lan, and her eyes lit up: "Miss Shen is usually too simple and plain, and doesn't dress like someone your age. Send these clothes and jewelry to Miss Shen's room. The little girl still looks more beautiful and lively in brighter clothes."