1.4

[You are a little bit out of character a while ago! Why are you staring at the assistant!]

The childish voice with a mix of grievance sounded just before Lian Zhinan could enjoy the bed. He stared at the chubby system and was bewildered.

Receiving no response, the system was angry again, [You shouldn't stare at the assistant like that! Lian Zhinan was shy and embarrassed to face other people!]

"What would happen if I OOC?"

[W-what?! Of course, you would be eliminated by the world's consciousness!]

"Then why I am still here?"

System 069 went silent. In reality, he didn't have that confidence that he brought during his orientation. He was full of pride but facing his first mission and finally interacting with few of the characters, he was actually very nervous. Hence, a strange misconception would make him hysterical!

Perceiving his thoughts, Lian Zhinan smiled faintly. His face was like a porcelain doll earlier, emotionless and aloof, but when he smiled, there is a flower blooming in his features. A delicate and lovely vessel, perhaps no words could describe how flawless his appearance was. Even the system had forgotten about his anger when the beauty just flashed his grin.

No, he shouldn't be tempted by this beauty. System 069 cleared his throat, back to his usual tone, he asked, [But ancestor, you shouldn't really act like that. It would destroy the plot.]

"I just did what normally Lian Zhinan would do."

[What do you mean?]

"Lian Zhinan doesn't interact with other people, but since his father died and his brother went to prison, he lost his confidence with communicating with others. Therefore, the slight kindness of Assistant Gu would make him attach. Not overly dependent though."

System 069 nodded, finally understanding his point. Actually, he cannot discern the real emotions and characters of the original body, he could only follow the arrangement of the plot. Since, Lian Zhinan entered the original body, he was able to understand clearly than him. But, didn't Lian Zhinan lost his memories? Why is he good at this?

His words were long and explanation could drain Lian Zhinan's energy, his body fell down on the soft mattress and immediately earned a sigh. His eyes drifted to the stunned system and smirked afterwards.

The system promised him to bring back his memories after he completed his task, but Lian Zhinan doesn't really need his memories. Who would know if he was a good person in the past? Or what is his real identity? It was scary to think about things that happened in the past. For example, why did he lose his memories?

Actually, aside from his name, Lian Zhinan could remember one thing about himself.

He was called the god of beauty, but he was embarrassed to revealed it to the system and just went with his name.

Soon, the sleepiness eliminated his thoughts.

Lian Zhinan was awakened by the slight knock on the door. His eyes were hazy and there is an uncomfortable frown in his brows. Although, the knocking wasn't loud, it made Lian Zhinan irritated. He looked at his side and saw that the system wasn't here, maybe, he went back to the system space, Lian Zhinan ignored his worries about him and halfheartedly went to the door.

Mei Xue, one of the maids, nervously waited for the door to open with her blushing face. She really couldn't calm her heart as the thought of seeing that face again.

Seconds later, that flawless face came into view.

Mei Xue took a deep breath and almost felt that she lost her functioning lungs. While trembling, she uttered her words, "Y-young master, Butler Zhao calls you f-for dinner." She bowed down, unable to face that visual impact.

Lian Zhinan looked at her quietly. Because he was just awakened, the end of his eyes were reddish and the almost invisible tear mole was emphasis. Such a sight would make people with weak heart faint, but Lian Zhinan was always calm.

Feeling the unusual grumbling in his stomach, Lian Zhinan answered, "But I haven't washed up yet."

"It's okay, young master! Your health comes first!"

Mei Xue immediately responded, but regretted it afterwards. She shyly looked at the young master and felt that she was straightforward now. Obviously, her young master is delicate and fragile, how can she yell at him?

Lian Zhinan couldn't discern her concerns and went a head of her, while the blushing maid followed behind.

The main dining room was big and beautiful, there is a chandelier hanging in the center, few eastern sculptures and fancy furniture. Definitely, this is only one of the forgotten villa of the Chu family, but it was still expensive.

On the table were the delicious foods cooked by the chef of the house because Butler Zhao was worried about Lian Zhinan's health, there are only light foods on the table.

Lian Zhinan didn't mind this and calmly took a seat. In his peripheral view, he saw Mei Xue shyly excited in the corner and went to another maid. Butler Zhao maintained his smile most of the time, the endless fondness displayed on his wrinkled face was very eye-catching.

Lian Zhinan held his utensils, looking at the dishes.

"Is the foods not young master's liking?"

Perceiving his quietness, Butler Zhao asked with concern.

Lian Zhinan pursed his lips and remained silent. Maybe because of haziness, there is an unusual color on his snow-white face. An innocent look of a bewildered child and a countenance of discomfort.

He lifted his eyes and shyly looked at the old man, tremblingly query, "A-am I eating alone?"

Back in the past, Lian Zhinan would eat with someone. Either Lian Father or the servants of his family. This behavior corresponds to the fear of being alone, although, Lian Zhinan had a social anxiety, he was also afraid of being abandoned. This was diagnosed by his psychiatrist abroad, afterwards, Lian Father would eat with Lian Zhinan mostly.

The child was definitely terrified of the thought of being alone, hence, even with trepidation, he put all his courage to ask the person he just met a while ago.

This conclusion only lightened the tenderness of the individuals inside the dining room. Their intense eyes couldn't possibly hide by their calmness.

Pitiful, innocent and pure, Butler Zhao cleared the invisible obstacles inside his throat and coughed lightly. He smiled sweetly at Lian Zhinan and sat beside him.

"Don't worry, Grandpa Zhao will accompany you."

Butler Zhao had a grandchild who was the same age as Lian Zhinan and according to the formality, he should also be called Grandpa Zhao by Lian Zhinan.

The boy's eyes widened, and he was unable to masked his joy for a moment. He lowered his eyes and called softly, "G-Grandpa Zhao…. can I call you that?"

Butler Zhao's smile widened, "Good. Xiao Lian, call me that."

"G-Grandpa Zhao…"

The dinner went great and Lian Zhinan finally opened his heart for a few people.