Bab 128: Chapter 128: Leaning on the Shoulder
After some consideration, Yu Xie finally agreed.
Although it still felt a bit strange, there was no denying that Myrna's abilities were evident. With her help, he would certainly have less to worry about.
After dinner, night quietly descended.
Outside, the snow began to fall again, delicate and crystalline snowflakes drifting down.
This was the first time that Buer had said she wanted to stay the night here. Since the house was not large and there was only one bedroom, they had to lay a mat on the floor in the room.
Myrna had already gone to sleep, and Yu Xie and Buer remained in the living room, sitting by the hearth.
They sat side by side, chatting about this and that.
"Myrna has been like a daughter to me. She's good at everything, but sometimes she's just too indecisive," Buer said, watching the bright flames in the hearth. "From now on, I'll have to trouble you to look after her more. If you can teach her to be more decisive, that would be even better."
"I still don't quite understand. She clearly admires you so much, she shouldn't want to leave your side," Yu Xie said.
"That's something you'll have to ask her yourself. I don't know," Buer said with a smile. "In any case, she'll be your employee from now on. Don't treat her unfairly."
"Don't worry, I'm not a cruel boss," Yu Xie said. "But I think she'll eventually return to your side."
"Maybe she'll be won over by your charm and decide not to go back," Buer replied with a teasing smile.
"You probably don't realize how important you are in her life. Your position in her heart, no one can replace," Yu Xie continued.
"But I'd rather she didn't hold me in such high regard," Buer said, turning to glance at the bedroom door. "She should focus more on being herself."
The flames flickered, casting a warm glow on Buer's face.
Yu Xie looked at Buer and smiled. "I'll pass your thoughts along to her. But what she chooses to do with it, I can't guarantee."
"That's enough. Thank you, Mr. All-Purpose Agency," Buer responded with a gentle smile.
No matter how many times he saw it, that smile was still as captivating as ever.
It was as if the very air around them grew gentler, softened by that smile.
"By the way, do you have any assignments tomorrow? How about I join you and help with one?" Buer suddenly asked.
"What if someone recognizes you?"
"I'll disguise myself properly. There shouldn't be any problem."
"But don't you have other things to take care of?"
"Recently, I've had some free time, or I wouldn't have said I'd stay here tonight."
"Ah, I see…" Yu Xie pondered for a moment, rubbing his chin. "Having a Archon work for me… sounds kind of nice."
"Then I'll take that as you agreeing."
Time passed slowly, and the two of them continued to chat about trivial matters in their daily lives.
Gradually, Buer's voice grew softer, and soon it was only Yu Xie talking.
Finally, Buer's head gently leaned onto Yu Xie's shoulder, and he realized she had fallen asleep.
The steady sound of breathing entered his ears, along with the faint, pleasant fragrance that wafted into his nose.
"Buer?" Yu Xie softly called Buer's name.
Buer did not respond. She seemed to have turned into a well-behaved little cat, sleeping soundly without a care.
Yu Xie smiled slightly, as if a little helpless, then spoke again: "Buer, wake up, or I'll have to carry you into the room."
The room was very quiet, and Buer remained asleep, still leaning on Yu Xie's shoulder, her sleeping face so serene and gentle.
Yu Xie hesitated for a moment before carefully lifting Buer and carrying her back to the room.
Although Buer was tall, she was lighter than he had imagined.
After covering her with the blanket, Yu Xie left the room to tidy up the hearth.
Once the door was closed, Buer quietly opened her eyes, a rare warmth creeping up her face.
Even though Yu Xie had been gentle in picking her up, she still woke up. But she didn't know how to face the situation, so she pretended to be asleep.
In all her years, this was the first time she had experienced such a peculiar feeling.
Yu Xie's arms were so warm, warmer than the hearth.
Buer pulled the blanket over her face, her clear eyes a little lost in the dim light, and the warmth on her face lingered.
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The Next Day
After breakfast, the three of them left the house.
The streets outside were covered with snow, and the residents were clearing the snow in front of their homes.
"Why is Lord Rukkhadevata coming with us to do the commission?" Myrna asked.
"Myrna, don't call me 'Lord Rukkhadevata' in times like this," Buer said. "Just call me Buer."
"That's not right!" Myrna was surprised. "That would be..."
"If you really can't do it, just add a 'Miss'," Buer replied, feeling a bit helpless. When it came to Myrna, she didn't always know what to do. This girl was too stubborn.
"Then... alright, Miss Buer," Myrna hesitated for a moment, went through some mental struggle, and finally said it.
It was different from when she called Nabu. Buer held an irreplaceable, unique position in her heart, and asking her to call her that all of a sudden really felt like a challenge for Myrna.
"Mm." Buer smiled at Myrna and then looked at Yu Xie. "Yu Xie, what's the commission for today?"
"Help the client confess to the boy she loves." Yu Xie said.
"Hmm?" Buer paused. "There's such a commission?"
"Well, it's called the 'All Purpose Agency,' so we take all kinds of commissions, except those that go against morals and laws," Yu Xie replied. "That person up ahead is the client."
On the side of the street, under the eaves of a building, stood an ordinary-looking girl.
As soon as she saw Yu Xie and the others, she immediately waved at them enthusiastically.
"Miss Karina, is it?" Yu Xie walked up to the girl.
"Yes, Mr. Yu Xie." The girl said, "I'm glad you could come."
"Since I agreed to take your commission, of course, there's no reason for me not to come." Yu Xie responded.
"Please, everyone, come inside. It's cold out here." Karina gestured for them to enter.
The group stepped inside, where a fire was already lit, making the room warm.
Karina briefly explained the situation to the three of them. In short, she wanted them to help her confess her feelings to the boy she liked, Tuyas.
It seemed like a simple commission, and the client didn't have unreasonable expectations. She only wanted help in expressing her feelings clearly, not necessarily that the confession be successful.
Although Buer had been a Archon for many years, this was the first time she had encountered such a request.
Expressing one's feelings didn't seem like it should be this complicated, she thought at first.
But then, for some reason, her mind wandered back to the events of the previous night.
Yu Xie's warm embrace, and the strange, lingering feeling that filled her heart.
End of chapter
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