Chapter 1559: Madam Hai Wei 1558
Chapter 1559: Madam Hai Wei 1558
Hearing Ina say this, Tan Rou immediately took off the mask over her eyes and said, “I apologize, Mrs. Hai Wei. We were unaware of this rule, so we didn’t clean our faces before coming. Could you please provide us with a basin of water? We will wash up right away.”
To her surprise, Mrs. Hai Wei burst into a delighted smile upon seeing Tan Rou. “Wow, what a beautiful face! I’ve never seen such a gorgeous face before. If only I could have such a young and beautiful face…” she said, reaching out to touch Tan Rou’s face.
But Tan Rou wouldn’t let her touch her face, leaning back to avoid Mrs. Hai Wei’s hand.
Undisappointed, Mrs. Hai Wei became even more excited. “What an interesting girl you are. I do love pretty and amusing girls like you the most.”
Tan Rou looked at Mrs. Hai Wei’s face, young and beautiful, and found her words strange. If it were a matter of comparing who looked younger, Tan Rou felt that Mrs. Hai Wei was much younger than her.
“Because I’ve seen a beautiful face today, I won’t mind the offense you’ve given,” said Mrs. Hai Wei with a smile as she walked away. “Ina, go prepare a basin of water for that woman. Have her wash her face clean and make herself pretty before she comes to see me again.”
Tan Rou said, “Madam, my friend is seriously injured. Could you see to her wounds first? She has a bullet lodged in her calf, and if it’s not removed promptly, she’ll be left with a disability.”
“What’s that got to do with me?” asked Mrs. Hai Wei with a slight smile. “I didn’t put the bullet in her leg. Whoever shot her should be the one to treat her injuries. I save people based on my mood, and I only heal others when I feel like it.”
Mia started to worry then and said, “Mrs. Hai Wei, please, treat my leg. I will pay you a lot of money.”
With a chuckle, Mrs. Hai Wei covered her mouth and laughed. “My dear girl, do I look to you like someone in need of money?”
Mia hadn’t taken notice of the decorations in the place until Mrs. Hai Wei mentioned it, and she immediately began looking at the items in the living room.
“This is…” Mia was suddenly speechless. “These are ancient paintings from all around the world, oil paintings over five hundred years old such as ‘The Young Girl’s Picnic’, and ‘The Girl and the Nightingale’ painted by a famous master more than a hundred years ago, and that painting… They are all rare treasures of the world!”
Mia was also an aristocratic young lady and, having received a good education from a young age, could instantly discern the quality of things, so she felt she had entered a remarkable place when she saw so many precious paintings hanging on the walls.
Mrs. Hai Wei said with a light smile, “You have an eye for art. It appears your family background is also not ordinary.”
Tan Rou quickly explained, “My friend has been working as a nanny in someone else’s home.”
As soon as she spoke, Mrs. Hai Wei’s attention returned to Tan Rou. “You’re not from our country, yet you speak the language so fluently.”
Tan Rou’s cover had already fallen apart, so she saw no need to pretend any longer. “Yes, I’ve studied your country’s language specifically.”
Mrs. Hai Wei didn’t ask why. “Oh, then I like you even more.”
Tan Rou felt a chill down her spine. Mrs. Hai Wei seemed to be a member of the Dawn Society as well, but why did all the members of the Dawn Society speak so eerily? This “like” Mrs. Hai Wei mentioned was certainly not the affection Tan Rou imagined, but the kind that wanted to dissect Tan Rou for research.
“Thank you for the compliment,” Tan Rou said with a smile.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Hai Wei became excited. “Don’t move, just keep that smile. I want to take your picture.”
Tan Rou promptly restrained her smile. “I’m sorry, but I don’t like having my photograph taken.”
Regretfully, Mrs. Hai Wei could only respond, “Alright, then I’ll have to secretly photograph you.”
Tan Rou became alert. She reminded herself to never let out any smile; she didn’t want her picture to become her “smile before death.”
“Enough joking with you now,” Mrs. Hai Wei said. “It’s time to sleep; I should be off to bed.”