Novel Full Chapter 879 - I Have A Duty To Keep.
"Mama, is Xiao Fei really coming to our home this weekend? She was saying that yesterday, you have promised to invite her so that we can play together". Little Li Wei asked her mother, kneeling on the car seat while holding on Li Xue's arm to prevent herself from falling off.
Li Xue looked at her excited daughter and shook her head internally. Though she wasn't jumping on the seat, it still looked like anytime she would start doing it. So to steady her first, Li Xe held her by her shoulders and then replied, "Watch yourself, sweetie. The car is moving, you may fall off".
"Don't worry Mama. I am holding onto you. You will never let me fall. Now, please tell me, is Xiao Fei really coming to visit me?" The little girl said, shaking her head but then obediently settling herself on the seat.
Knowing the sweet obedience of her daughter, the mother patted on her head and smiled. "I can't promise you that baby.. I need to call and ask her parents. Only if they allow her then she can come. Okay?" She said and with those words, a layer of worry immediately got over little WeiWei's expression.
"Mama, does that mean her parents won't allow her to come?"
Li Xue looked at her princess worrying and couldn't help herself from cupping her cheeks. Keeping a small smile over her lips, she spoke, "Sweetie, how would we know before asking them? Let me ask them and then see. I am sure they will allow her since both of you are best friends."
She said and only after getting assured by her mother, the little girl was relieved. Though she has been very friendly with the people around her, the little girl has always been very picky about choosing her favorite people. And Li Xue, being her mother, knew this very well. So now if she has taken Xiao Fei to be her best friend, then definitely there must be something in the girl that has made her daughter give her special treatment.
Li Xue slowly ruffled her hair and smiled. And to her gesture, the little girl equally reciprocated before turning to look out of the window.
The drive wasn't planned long but, the royal palace was located in the uncrowded area that has undeniably made the route go longer. Du Fan, who had been driving in the front, was still busy with his perplexion. At every second alternate minute, his eyes would move back to look at Li Xue in the rear mirror with an intent to say something but the very next second he would change his mind and bring back himself to drive.
Li Xue noticed this weird action as well, still, she didn't mind it at first. But when she found it continuing, she couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Driver, is there something? I feel like you have something to either ask me or say to me."
Du Fan was instantly flustered, Nodding, he denied with his words. "No, no, Madam. I was just checking if you and the young little miss are getting bored."
Li Xue smiled at his unexpected gesture. "It's fine Mr. Driver. If there is something you can ask me without any hesitation. There is no use in keeping it to yourself as I won't be able to read your mind. Ask it straight away and I'll try to help you with my best".
She said, and her words and smile only encouraged the driver to reveal his problem. Scratching the back of his neck with one hand, he started with some hesitation.
"Madam, that … earlier in your company whatever I did wasn't related to Young Master. Please don't blame him. If there is some punishment, then you can give me and I will take it without any offense. But please …" He said without completing the whole of his words. His tone was laced with guilt no doubt, but that guilt was something that made Li Xue confused.
Blame his Young Master! For what?
She didn't understand at first and the lack of understanding made her brows wrinkled. But then something in her own voice struck her remembrance. Her brows eased as she couldn't control herself from a chuckle.
"Oh, you were thinking of that all the time. You are really sincere to your Young Master, I must say. But Mr. Driver, there is nothing to worry about. I am not even a bit upset about whatever happened in the company."
She said and her words were definitely not clear to Du Fan. Not believing, he said, "But Madam, at that time you said that you blame the Young Master for it."
Li Xue nodded. "Yes, that time I did say to blame your Young Master. But with that, I meant to say that I cannot blame you because it is your Young Master's fault to have such handsome and suave looking men under him, in front of whose charms the women tend to fall. In short, I was complimenting you as well as your Young Master".
Du Fan was relieved to hear that. Giving a deep breath out, he finally relaxed. Li Xue looked at him like that and could not help but laugh. If she had known his worries before, then she would have clarified it earlier itself. Now she could only think of the torture the young man must be going through internally all this time.
She shook her head and then to liven the mood said, "By the way, Mr. Du, I must say you have charms. On the very first day you visited my company, you made a model lose all her brains and etiquette in front of your beauty".
Du Fan heard it and his face instantly grew red. He didn't know what to say in reply so quickly apologized, like that was the only way for his redemption. "I am sorry, Madam. I didn't know that would happen. I was just …"
"What? You didn't know you were handsome?" Li Xue teased and it more and more flustered Du Fan.
"Madam, I was…"
"Look, Mr. Driver, if you don't know this before then the only reason must be because you don't have a girlfriend. Make one and believe me, she will always remind you of it and will also help you in the situation you got stuck in today" Li Xue said with some seriousness, and her firm expression, made the driver take it seriously as well.
And the seriousness on his face made Li Xue chuckle more.
"Madam, I have a duty to keep. I barely have time for all that." Du Fan said and his words paused Li Xue in her thoughts.
"Duty to keep! Do you know with those tough words, your aura turned to feel like from the ancient history where the high-ranked soldiers had their oathed jobs. Don't say you are still living in that historical era."
"Madam …"
"No, no, Mr. Driver, I am just asking. If you are still living in that era, please let me know. I have read somewhere, in that period, the wives of the masters were responsible to wed the soldiers working for them. I would have to make preparations for you then. I can't slack off from my responsibilities."
She said and then burst into laughter. It was really fun for her to tease the man like this and she really enjoyed it.
Du Fan had no words to say. He was rendered speechless. So accepting defeat, he focused all his attention on the road and drove the way. And soon enough they were ready to enter the royal estate.