Jiang Xuxu didn't arrive until 10 a.m. the next day.

At noon, Gu Jingshen got up to eat lunch.

As soon as he arrived at the restaurant, he smelled the aroma of sweet and sour pork ribs.

Today, he can take off his sunglasses and see the blurry figures moving around him.

In the kitchen, a slender figure was busy with something behind him.

She looked a little clumsy, and Gu Jingshen's lips curled into a faint smile.

Shaking her head and sighing, she wondered where Aunt Shen had found this chef.

He vaguely saw the sweet and sour pork ribs on the table, and based on his judgment, he went over and sat down.

He picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, then frowned slightly; the taste seemed a bit sour today.

"Aunt Jiang," he called softly.

The person busy in the kitchen turned around blankly, and although she couldn't see anything, she still nodded and smiled in greeting towards the dining table.

In an instant, Gu Jingshen's eyes welled up with tears, as if he could clearly see the face of the person opposite him.

Upon closer inspection, however, the other party transformed into a blurry, indistinct shadow.

"How old are you this year?" he suddenly asked.

Jiang Xuxu froze for a moment, her smile fading.

"It's okay, I was just asking casually." Gu Jingshen lowered his head and ate, pretending to be nonchalant.

Jiang Xuxu turned her head away, picked up the soup in front of her with a towel, and walked out.

From the first day she arrived at the manor, Aunt Shen showed her around the area where she was to move around.

"The manor is very large and the terrain is complex. Don't go to other places, remember that."

Jiang Xuxu nodded in agreement and wrote everything down.

He remembers every detail, including how many steps it takes to get from the kitchen to the dining table and how many thresholds to cross.

Gu Jingshen stared straight at her approaching figure, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.

He was unaware that the girl in front of him could not see him either.

Perhaps the quietness of the restaurant for two disturbed Jiang Xuxu's peace of mind.

I've completely forgotten how many steps I've taken...

She raised her hand to put the soup bowl down, and Gu Jingshen subconsciously reached out to take it.

When her fingertips touched the back of Jiang Xuxu's hand, she instinctively pulled her hand away.

Clang!

The porcelain bowl fell to the ground, spilling soup all over the floor.

Both of them instinctively squatted down to pick it up, forgetting that they couldn't see it at all.

In the darkness, Jiang Xuxu's hand was about to touch the edge of the shard when Gu Jingshen quickly grabbed her hand.

Their eyes met, and there was only boundless darkness.

Even though they couldn't see anything, their eyes reflected each other's clear outlines.

Jiang Xuxu hurriedly withdrew her hand, and Gu Jingshen then realized his lapse in composure.

"I'm sorry, I...I'm blind," Gu Jingshen explained.

Jiang Xuxu's heart skipped a beat.

She didn't know that her employer was also blind.

No wonder Aunt Shen told her not to move around or make any unnecessary noise.

She had been worried that the other party would find out she was blind and had replaced the original nanny.

Jiang Xuxu tried her best to avoid meeting Gu Jingshen.

At that moment, a secret joy rose in her heart, but she quickly suppressed her emotions.

"Mr. Lu, are you alright?" she asked with concern.

Gu Jingshen shook his head blankly, unaware that the other person couldn't see him at all.

"I'm sorry, I'll make you another bowl."

"No need," Gu Jingshen smiled faintly, his gaze gently falling on the blurred liquid on the ground. "You should pack up and go back first. I want to rest."

"Okay." Jiang Xuxu nodded and tidied up.

She tidied up very quietly, afraid of disturbing Gu Jingshen.

He was sitting in the living room reading a book, or more precisely, using an interactive reading app, wearing headphones.

He noticed the sticky residue on the page his fingertips touched, and it dawned on him.

He didn't touch the soup bowl just now, so the liquid on his hand could only be...

Was she injured?

Gu Jingshen looked up toward the kitchen, where a figure was bending over and tidying up.

Without realizing it, he walked to the drawer and took out the first-aid kit. He came to the kitchen doorway and said in a deep voice, "The wound needs to be treated as soon as possible."

Jiang Xuxu was stunned for a moment before she vaguely noticed a slight pain in her calf.

Perhaps it was from the shards that bounced up and caused the cut.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Lu... I'm fine." She was always like this, so cautious.

Gu Jingshen was still holding the first-aid kit in his hand, but Jiang Xuxu couldn't see it.

He assumed she had rejected his kindness and silently placed it on the table beside him.

"I suddenly remembered that the flowers in the garden haven't been watered in a long time. Could you water them for me before you go?"

Jiang Xuxu frowned slightly.

The garden... Aunt Shen never took her there, and there were no other servants in the house.

"Mr. Lu..."

Just as Gu Jingshen turned to leave, Jiang Xuxu grabbed his sleeve from behind.

Gu Jingshen paused, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face.

But he didn't pull his hand back, letting her hold it.

"The weather is nice today, shall I take you to the garden to soak up some sun?" she asked tentatively.

The air was silent, and time ticked by.

Gu Jingshen spoke up: "Okay."

Jiang Xuxu breathed a sigh of relief; with him leading the way, they wouldn't be discovered.

"Let me help you..."

She tried to get closer but was pulled away; he seemed to dislike being touched.

"Follow me," he said.

Jiang Xuxu's eyes crinkled with delight, and she quickly followed the footsteps.

The two walked quietly, one in front of the other.

After losing her sight, Jiang Xuxu's hearing became exceptionally sharp.

Furthermore, since the manor was intended for Gu Jingshen to recuperate, there were almost no obstacles around it.

That garden was also something he had Shen Qingyi plan and design in advance.

Many of those flowerbeds are still seedlings, which need constant care and watering.

Gu Jingshen slowed his pace, but the person behind him showed no sign of stopping.

He smiled slightly, and continued walking to verify his suspicions.

Suddenly, Jiang Xuxu stopped walking.

Noticing that someone behind him had stopped, Gu Jingshen also stopped and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Mr. Lu, we've arrived." Jiang Xuxu closed her eyes and took a deep breath of the fresh air in the garden.

The soil here has been turned over, and although there is no strong floral fragrance, you can still faintly smell a light, refreshing scent.

A hint of disappointment flashed across Gu Jingshen's brows.

He walked straight to the swing in the center of the garden.

Jiang Xuxu wanted to step forward to help, but she was afraid of upsetting his fragile heart.

People who are blind are most afraid of being treated as useless.

She stood quietly not far away, watching him.

"Come here, help me up," Gu Jingshen suddenly said.

Jiang Xuxu was taken aback, hesitated for a moment, and then walked over.

Even though she couldn't see, she could always pinpoint Gu Jingshen's location with perfect accuracy.

Gu Jingshen deliberately held her hand, his fingertips gently tracing the back of her delicate hand.

Jiang Xuxu helped him onto the swing, and just as she was about to get off, he stopped her again.

"Could you give me a push?"

"Okay." Jiang Xuxu obediently did as instructed.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves and fell on the two of them. Gu Jingshen could clearly sense that the person next to him was not the "auntie" who cooked the meal as he had imagined.

It was a young girl.

Jiang Xuxu couldn't see it, but he could feel the comfort that the gentle breeze and warm sunshine brought him.

They remained silent, but neither of them felt awkward.

"Your injury..." Gu Jingshen suddenly asked.

Jiang Xuxu tilted her head slightly and said softly, "It's nothing, just a minor scratch."

The swing stopped as soon as he finished speaking.

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