After a heavy rain, the road outside was muddy and difficult to navigate, but Nan Jin Yu's place was fine.
The village chief's family had just built a new brick house with a grey tile roof, and the courtyard was paved with a cross-patterned bluestone path, so at least there wouldn't be any mud splattered.
Gu Nian carried her shoes to a puddle at the gate to wash her feet, then changed into clean shoes before entering the gate.
"Brother Wuxin, I'm here to see Young Master Nan." Gu Nian showed a happy smile, with two dimples on her cheeks that were hard not to find endearing.
Wuxin smiled at Gu Nian and said, "The young master is in the study, he's been waiting for you for quite a while."
Gu Nian's smile gradually stiffened, her heart heavy as she headed towards the study.
"Young Master Nan, I'm here." Gu Nian stood beside Nan Jin Yu's desk, her smile unconsciously ingratiating.
