Chapter 106.2: The General's Daughter Who Eloped with the Lowly Stage Actor (14)

The household servants were the first to notice Gu MingYue's absence after she didn't return home all night. The news quickly reached their mother, who was taken aback since Gu MingYue always informed them beforehand if she planned to return late. This silence was unprecedented and raised her suspicions. The servants informed her that Gu MingYue had been taken to the theatre by a carriage driver the night before, and upon hearing this, their mother collapsed into a chair, knowing the rumours about her daughter's involvement with Qian YunSheng from the XianNi Society.

As a mother, she had heard the whispers and sensed that her daughter might have eloped with Qian YunSheng. Urgently, she begged Xue XingZe to find them discreetly, keeping it a secret from their father. However, they had no clue where the couple might have gone - whether they boarded a boat, a train, or were hiding somewhere near Shanghai to evade detection. Xue XingZe's heart pounded with anxiety, feeling like he was on the verge of madness, but he had no choice but to send out numerous people to search desperately, hoping to find his sister as soon as possible.

Their intention was to conduct a discreet search, but the large-scale operation inevitably caused a stir in the city. Within just a few hours, word reached the Tang family through spies scattered throughout Shanghai's streets and various establishments.

The root of the problem was that whenever it involved his beloved sister, Xue XingZe's emotions took control, and he couldn't remain calm and rational. His impulsive decision to dispatch a large number of subordinates to search for her resulted in unintended consequences, as Tang YingZhi mistakenly believed it was a deliberate leak of Gu MingYue and Qian YunSheng's elopement.

Xue XingZe felt unfairly implicated. He wondered if Qian YunSheng's intentional words were a signal that even his sister misunderstood him. Moreover, he was more concerned about Tang YingZhi and whether he had done anything to his sister. When Qian YunSheng emphasized the word 'take care', it bothered him deeply.

Feeling both wronged and terrified, he mentally held Tang YingZhi accountable, and the seeds of enmity were sown. In fact, Xue XingZe didn't even consider that this situation arose because his sister eloped with the actor, and instead, he blamed Tang YingZhi for trying to drive a wedge between them and daring to make a move on his sister!

As for Qian YunSheng, he wished he could just shoot him dead!

Xue XingZe's fondness for Xue HeZe was beyond doubt, but he couldn't quite discern the nature of his affection for his sister. Was it a romantic love between a man and a woman, or simply the deep bond of sibling affection cultivated over the years?

What he was certain about was that anyone who took his sister away deserved to be condemned!

Growing up together with Xue HeZe, Xue XingZe once believed that his sister would always be by his side. However, as he matured, he realized that his thoughts were too naive, almost bordering on wishful thinking. He didn't demand to marry his sister; he only longed to be close to her and feel content with that. Just when he finally came to terms with the fact that his sister would marry Tang Yingzhi, Qian YunSheng unexpectedly interfered, which he found utterly unacceptable!

How could someone from such a humble background, someone who was nothing but a speck of dust, ever be worthy of his sister1? With no power, and no influence, how could he protect her and ensure her lifelong happiness?

Hence, Qian YunSheng, who deceived his innocent sister merely with his looks, was utterly unforgivable!

In the mind of Xue XingZe, a fervent 'sis-con' enthusiast, the idea of his sister initiating and eloping with anyone was inconceivable. He firmly believed that no matter what happened, it must be the fault of those around her and not his precious sister!

After his rage subsided, the 'sis-con' youth was left feeling despondent. Qian YunSheng possessed no virtues, yet he held the most significant card in the game - his sister's affection. Her love for him transcended all boundaries, prompting her to disregard societal norms and elope with him.

No matter how vast the world appeared, it paled in comparison to his sister's overwhelming fondness. Xue XingZe was unwilling to accept Qian YunSheng, but he also realized that his sister seemed unwilling to let him take care of her. Her judgment appeared flawed, only focused on superficial aspects.

Inside the room, the 'sis-con' youth sat near the crackling fireplace, brooding with melancholy.

Meanwhile, just beyond the wall, an entirely different scene unfolded.

In the kitchen, Qian YunSheng kindled the fire and set a pot of water to boil. Once the water was steaming, he carefully scooped some into a copper basin and mixed it with well water, before testing the temperature with his hand. He then carried the basin back to the room and placed it on the floor, before rolling up his sleeves and personally attending to Gu MingYue, wiping her hands and washing her feet clean.

The room was warm and cosy, and Gu MingYue loosened the collar of her clothes, revealing the white silk undershirt beneath. She rested her arms lazily on the table as she enjoyed the attention from Qian YunSheng.

As he removed Gu MingYue's shoes and socks, Qian YunSheng couldn't help but be captivated by her pristine feet. Her unbound, petite feet were a sight to behold, with each round and plump toe resembling a glistening pearl, and the rosy-pink toenails exuding a natural lustre.

Entranced by the beauty before him, Qian YunSheng tenderly massaged her toes and skillfully pressed on her soles, evoking a delightful tingling sensation that sent shivers of pleasure through Gu MingYue's body. She closed her eyes slightly, relishing the blissful pampering.

The scene painted a tender and intimate picture, showcasing Qian YunSheng's caring devotion and Gu MingYue's contentment in his attentive embrace

After tenderly washing and massaging Gu MingYue's dainty feet, Qian YunSheng cradled them in his hands. As he leaned to the side to fetch a silk handkerchief, he couldn't resist stealing a glance at her dreamy and slightly drooping eyes, which prompted a fond smile to grace his lips. Gently using the handkerchief to blot away the water droplets, he shifted the water basin away and brought a low chair closer to the cosy spot.

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