As long as Yue’er is willing, I’ll accompany you wherever you want to go!” He looked seriously into Jie’er’s eyes, without a hint of joking, which left Jie’er stunned, her heart overflowing with something, her eyes slightly moist, with an urge to cry.
In this strange world, another man who made her feel warm! But why wasn’t he the person she wanted to rely on…
Jie’er lowered her head and softly said, “Thank you!”
Lou Shanyan couldn’t help but gently stroke her hair, saying affectionately, “Silly girl, I owe you my life. Why be so polite with me?”
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Fragrant Powder and Tears Fall Before the Gentleman (2)
Jie’er pouted, aggrieved, “Shanyan, am I really that unlikable?”
Lou Shanyan laughed lightly, “How could that be? Be good, don’t overthink!”
“Then why didn’t he choose me?” Jie’er hung her head, looking so dispirited that it made people feel sorry for her.
Lou Shanyan was puzzled: “He?” It must be about Ye Lüsheng, the only person who could make Jie’er look so dejected!
Jie’er mustered her spirits, casually plucking a grass from the roadside and putting it in her mouth: “Forget it. That guy not wanting me means he has no taste. Look at me, so lovable and charming. Am I afraid I can’t find a man who truly loves me?”
“Yes, yes, his loss for giving up on you!” Lou Shanyan stretched out his index finger and playfully flicked her nose, saying helplessly, “You! You’re such a troublemaker. Any man who falls in love with you is destined to be unlucky!”
Jie’er puffed out her cheeks indignantly, rolling up her sleeves as if to hit him, fiercely saying, “Hey, you surnamed Lou, what do you mean?” Right now, she was the one who got dumped, so why was he talking like she had dumped someone!
Lou Shanyan imitated her expression, blinking innocently, “Did I say something?”
Jie’er was helpless, just snorting heavily and making a face at him: “As long as you don’t fall in love with me, that’s fine. Don’t talk about me like I’m a plague, how annoying!”
“Unfortunately, it’s too late!” Lou Shanyan sighed softly. Perhaps he had already been unable to help himself since first seeing her in Kuai Sai.
“What did you say?” Jie’er didn’t hear clearly and couldn’t help but look up and ask.
“Nothing. Let’s go! Where does Yue’er want to go?” He smiled as gently as always, his eyes becoming clear and bright again.
He didn’t elaborate, and Jie’er was too lazy to ask. She immediately put on a pitiful expression: “I’m homeless now. You have to take me in, otherwise, I’ll be sleeping on the streets today!”
In fact, Jie’er was curious about where he lived and what kind of family could raise such an excellent, handsome, and graceful man!
Lou Shanyan saw through her little scheme at a glance, shaking his head and sighing: “You little spirit!” Then, he naturally held Jie’er’s hand, as if he had practiced this movement hundreds of times.
For the first time being held by a handsome guy other than Ye Lüsheng, Jie’er felt a mix of sourness and sweetness in her heart, only feeling that his palm was warm, giving her drifting heart a sense of belonging!
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Fragrant Powder and Tears Fall Before the Gentleman (3)
You are a professional translator who is proficient in both Chinese and English. Your task is to translate the following Chinese text into English. Requirements:
- Translate accurately and fluently, maintaining the original style and tone
- For Chinese names, use pinyin romanization
- Preserve all original content without omissions
- Ensure natural and idiomatic English expression
- Keep the original paragraph structure
- If there are any specialized terms, translate them accurately
- IMPORTANT: Only give me the output and nothing else.
How strange, the vast backyard didn’t have even half a human figure, making her unable to find anyone to ask for directions. Jie’er looked up at the sky, wanting to cry but unable to shed tears, and wailed: God, please save me!!!
“Who are you?” Just as she was about to descend into utter despair, a woman in white walked out from the long corridor. She had delicate eyebrows and phoenix eyes, jade-like cheeks and cherry lips, indescribably beautiful and charming. The only flaw was that she was too cold, her entire body emanating a strong message of “stay away”.
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Fragrant Powder and Tears Falling Before the Lord (4)
At first glance, one would suspect she was a sister who had wandered away from an iceberg. Jie’er’s mind worked quickly, but her mouth was even faster: “Excuse me, do you know Night Yue Sheng Yue Wang?” Oh no, at this moment she should have been asking how to get out!
“I don’t know!” The other party spoke coldly, a flash of surprise in her eyes quickly concealed by her icy and sharp black pupils.
“Then—” Jie’er was about to say she was lost and ask if the woman could help her get out, but before she could speak, she was harshly interrupted: “Who are you? What is the purpose of sneaking into the Lou family’s courtyard?”
Sneaking? Was she talking about her? Jie’er couldn’t help but frown. She was clearly touring openly and with the owner’s permission, and this woman was saying she was sneaking in. Damn, either her eyes were misaligned or her imagination was too rich!
“I—” Jie’er was about to explain when the woman grabbed her wrist, her face unfriendly: “Enough talk. Come with me to see the Young Master!”
Great, now she didn’t even need to ask. Being escorted like a criminal wasn’t a pleasant feeling. Jie’er glared unhappily at her profile, thinking to herself: You arrogant woman, just wait. Once I see Lou Shan Yan, I’ll get my revenge.
“Young Master!” The ice beauty respectfully bowed to the white-clad young man standing by the window, who was none other than Lou Shan Yan. From the moment he entered this mansion, he was shrouded in a mysterious aura, with an added sense of nobility.
“Han Xue, you’re here. I actually have something to tell you, I have a friend—” His expression turned serious as he turned around, and seeing Jie’er next to Han Xue, he stopped mid-sentence, quickly stepping forward with concern: “Yue’er, where did you go? Why are you only coming back now?”
So the ice beauty was called Han Xue. Cold as ice and snow, no wonder she was as cold as a popsicle. Indeed, a name that matches her personality!
Jie’er gestured with her eyes at her hands still restrained by the ice beauty, saying with utmost grievance: “Annoying A’Yan, why did you build such a big house? I got lost, my feet are sore, and now I’m being treated like a thief. How pitiful am I!” Oh, the moment of revenge has arrived!
As expected, seeing her wrists reddened from the grip, Lou Shan Yan’s usually gentle expression changed, revealing a rare serious look: “Han Xue, do not be unreasonable. Yue’er is a guest I brought back. Let her go immediately!”
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Fragrant Powder and Tears Falling Before the Lord (5)
Han Xue knelt on one knee, her face still cold: “Han Xue was rash and offended the guest. I ask the Young Master to punish me!”
“Very well, you are forbidden from eating for three days!” Lou Shan Yan spoke flatly, as casually as if he were saying, “It’s raining, time to bring in the blankets!” Jie’er couldn’t help but shiver at his coldness!
“Understood!” Han Xue didn’t even furrow her brow, simply accepting the punishment.
Jie’er was momentarily stunned. She just wanted to humble her a bit, not actually get her punished. Moreover, she was a delicate young woman – how could she endure three days without food? She couldn’t understand his thinking!
