The Chance to Be Alone

Yun Lian was not willing to go back just like that. She could only return to the Zhou family's old residence and plead with Yun Xi for mercy.

"Sister, can you go and tell Old Master Zhou to let me stay here?" Yun Lian asked sincerely. Her face was filled with tears. If others saw her like that, they would give in for sure.

Nonetheless, Yun Xi did not have any compassion for her.

"You were the one who burned the kitchen utensils. How can I go and plead for you?"

Seeing Yun Xi's unyielding attitude, Yun Lian fell to her knees with a plop.

"Sister, as long as you let Old Master Zhou keep me here, I promise that I won't disturb you. I won't take your room, and I'll just sleep on the sofa. Please let me stay."

The speech, coupled with a delicate and pitiful expression, made Yun Lian look pitiful indeed.

"Then let her sleep on the sofa. Let her stay!"

Old Master Zhou, who had been resting in the room, spoke.