Chapter 480 - ASSISTANCE: PART VIII

Early the next day, Liu Lingxin came down from his room looking like he had not slept a wink. He went down, grabbed a coffee and headed back to his room like a zombie causing the servants to ponder what could have happened to him.

He went back to his room and sat on his desk whilst he was drinking his coffee. He continues to stare at his phone which has Elizabeth's message displayed on the screen.

The reason as to why he couldn't sleep at all was the fact, he was contemplating all night whether to reply to the girl's message or not. In the end, he ended up not replying and wasting a good night sleep whilst staring at the girl's message.

Time passes by without the man noticing it, until his grandfather came knocking on his door.

Knock! Knock!

"Boy, are you awake? The servants told me you were, or did you go back to sleep?"

Liu Lingxin looked at the door blankly as he placed down the phone and wondered why his grandfather was waking him up. He was not himself at all and couldn't think straight from the lack of rest. "Grandfather, is something wrong?"

The old man rushed inside the boy's room worried that the boy might have forgotten what they'd talked about yesterday. He saw the boy looking pale as if he had not slept at all. "Boy, what happened? Wait, don't tell me you forgot about us visiting the Young Princess."

"Ah, the Young Princess." Liu Lingxin felt the rushing of his blood hitting his head as he became all alert and remembering that he had something important to do which is why he couldn't sleep at all. He stormed to the bathroom and didn't say anything else to his grandfather as he got ready. 

Meanwhile, in Imperial Garden Plaza.

The doctors that Lord Knightley sent over to observe during the girl's examination have arrived. They were all being assisted by the servants to their respective room since they were asked to watch and observe the girl in the next forty-eight hours.

Elizabeth was away from all the chaos and was in her studio. She has been in her studio since dawn working on her painting. At the same time, it was the best place to prepare her plan and put everything into action without anyone suspecting her. 

From time to time, her mother would pass by to check up on her seeing she was painting such a beautiful piece. 

"Is that for Dr. Liu?" Lady Zhao asked despite already knowing who the painting is for, but was curious as to why she would go out of her way for something so minimal as for a check up. 

Elizabeth placed the brush down for a moment to answer her mother, she looked at her and smiled. "Hmm, I want to thank him for doing this. I'm sure General Liu must have pressured him and I'm a hundred percent sure he is unwilling to do this."

Lady Zhao raised one of her brow, surprised as to what made her daughter make such a conclusion. To think someone would dare reject such an opportunity. "What makes you think that dear?"

The girl continued to smile as she went back to finish the last details of the art piece as she explained her reasons to her mother. "I'm sure that the examination is only General Liu's excuse for his grandson to meet me. We all know, he has other motives which I'm sure Dr. Liu won't agree to."

"Ah, I see..." Lady Zhao didn't say anything since she already understood what her daughter meant. Since the old man knew about her daughter being unwell it was a good opportunity for his grandson to examine the girl and use the opportunity to get to know her. "Well, I'll go back inside to check on things."

As Elizabeth finishes the painting she'll watch it as it dried. She crossed her fingers hoping things would work out according to her plan. Everyone thinks that General Liu was sly and clever for setting the girl up and using her condition as an excuse, but what they all didn't know was everything were according to the girl's plan.

She sighs heavily as she wipes the paint off her hands whilst gazing at the painting. "Do you think they'll forgive me?"

Forgiveness was something she does not hope for anymore. She has caused so much trouble and pain that such words do not suit her anymore. Even if they do forgive her, in the end, it's because she is their family. 

Chou and Long came in to check on the girl. Despite knowing their young mistress' true intention, both of them keep everything to themselves. Not because they were threatened by Cris, but because they truly wanted to help their young miss find her true happiness.

"Once the paint is completely dry, wrap it up and bring it inside."

"Yes, Young Miss."

A while later, one of the servants came to inform the girl that the guest had arrived. The girl had finished her art piece and was waiting for it to dry... In the end, she had no choice, but to trust the task to both of them, despite how much she truly wanted to do it herself. For, the painting was not just a gift, but the key to her plan. If Chou and Long notice it, she'll be in great trouble.

General Liu and Liu Lingxin arrived at the Zhao's estate and were welcomed by Lady Zhao, Elder Chief Zhao and Liu Yifie. The atmosphere was not as welcoming as usual when they normally received guests. For some of the servants felt displeased with seeing them. Some of them overheard Elder Chief Zhao complaining to his daughter and how he ended up being trapped and outsmarted by General Liu. 

"Old man, I see you're not pleased to see me at all." General Liu amusingly said it as a way to lighten the mood. He was not worried about how the rest of the servants were looking at him, for he understands how they feel. Right now, all of them do not trust anyone for what happened to the girl.

"Don't push it old man." He responded calmly as he tried not to be obvious of how he truly feels about the situation. To think the old man outwitted him and now he endangered his granddaughter. Indeed, they are good friends and he does like the old man's grandson, but it was not the right time for it. Plus, they all have agreed to never matchmaking the girl. What happened between Liu Yifie and Zhao Xinyi was enough for them to know how scary the child can be.

"Lady Zhao, Chief Zhao, Lady Liu, good to see you all." Liu Lingxin ignored the conflict between the two old men and greeted everyone. Whilst he was greeting everyone, his eyes couldn't help it, but scan around to find where the girl could be. Sadly, after all his effort, there was no sign of the girl so he gave up thinking she must be resting in her room.

Before anyone could say a word in response to his greeting, a sweet voice echoed from behind them as the girl slowly approached them. 

"You're here."