24. The housekeeper and the eldest lady

"Hmm."

I replied casually, always wary of this uncle who has a soft spot for soap.

"Young people should pay attention to their bodies......"

This guy is a self-acquaintance, and he doesn't mind my coldness at all, and he looks like a senior who has come over.

What the hell are you talking about?! Why can't I understand at all? ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭

The corners of my eyes twitched, and I decided to ignore the soapy man.

渇(かわ)いた心(こころ)で駆(か)......

The mobile phone in his pocket rang suddenly, and he pressed to answer, and a tired voice came from inside:

"I have some things today, I'll go back later."

"But I'm already here......"

"Then wait outside the door for a while!"

A voice on the phone interrupted me impatiently.

Obviously, there seems to be no sense of politeness at all, and there is only one fellow who has always spoken to me in the tone of reprimanding the servant.

"Okay...... But why do you know my number? …… Friday that night is. Where do I leave my phone number? ”

“…… You have to take care of it! ”

Toot, toot......

The phone was hung up, I opened my mouth, and then reluctantly closed it back.

You haven't told me how long I'm going to wait, hey!

I sighed and looked up in the window on the second floor, where the miniature hedgehog was staggering by, looking down at me disdainfully through the glass, pouting and walking away......

Depend on!

Sooner or later, I'll make you into a medicinal meal!

I cursed indignantly and wandered around the neighborhood.

At this time, the twilight has fallen, and the artificial lake that exudes coolness drives away the residual heat of the day is laid with lanterns of different colors, and the colorful colors uniformly envelop the small area near the lake, which is also beautiful.

The tiny life in the grass probably knew that the season was going to be cold, and it was not long before they made a wanton noise.

I passed by weakly, envious of the vigorous vitality of these fellows even before they died, and then I was stopped by a soft voice that did not wake up.

"Hello, Ahri."

I looked back in some surprise, squinting at a peaceful smile.

It was as if I had met him in the hallway of the school and said hello, and this guy floated past me very naturally.

“…… Teacher, "

Well, I forgot the name of this guy again.

"You live here too?"

"That's right."

She nodded her hairy head, forever careless.

"You're fishing?"

“……”

Why do you think that? Is it just because I'm by the lake? 'No Fishing' is poked right next to it!

I stayed with my mouth open for a long time as if I had aphasia, before I groaned:

"Wait for someone."

"Oh, is it in our class?"

"Hmmm......"

"Huh? Which, which? ”

“…… Autumn Hitomi. ”

"Oh? Does my squad president live here too? ”

“…… Teacher, which building is your house? ”

"Well, that's over there."

"Uh, ha......"

It's a coincidence, next to it is the house of the Qiu Hitomi family (; °○°)

- Are you blind?!

But why am I not surprised at all......

Human adaptability is truly terrifying.

"Come to my house and sit and wait."

It was the most constructive sentence she had ever uttered.

For me who was exhausted, the cool breeze after the sun went down was indeed not too comfortable to be in the environment.

So I followed her into the yard.

Before reaching the door, the Western-style arch with a European spire was pushed open from the inside, revealing a man in a black suit that somehow made people feel very familiar, he politely put his hand wearing meticulous white gloves on his chest, and bowed slightly:

"Mademoiselle is back."

"Well, I'm sleepy."

Squinting eyes drifted in.

I was nailed to the spot, my brain was a little knotted, and I didn't know what to do.

"This is a friend of Miss, please come in."

"It's a student ......"

I explained in a whisper, and followed in with some restraint.

After passing through the entrance, the interior is similar to the structure of Qiu Hitomi's house, but the decoration is many times more complicated than the latter's 'warehouse room', maybe this should be what a villa should look like......

"Please use tea."

The middle-aged and elegant-looking man poured a cup and handed it to me, and although I had no interest in tea, I took a sip of it and thought it was not as good as juice.

By the way, the squinting guy was already leaning on the soft back of the sofa and falling into standby......

"Excuse me...... Are you a housekeeper? ”

I couldn't help but ask, feeling more and more familiar with this guy's clothes and demeanor.

"Yes, guest."

He smiled impeccably politely.

Legendary profession! Originally...... Is this guy the eldest lady with squinting eyes?

I glanced at the woman who was slumped on the couch and slept casually.

Sure enough, there is no noble girl's bearing......

"Uh...... Do you have anything to eat here? ”

I tried to ask, because I was so hungry.

"I will immediately order that a dinner party be prepared for the guests."

"Huh......?"

Actually, I'm just filling my stomach for a while, and I don't have to be so formal—I'd love to say that, but they've disappeared cleanly into the labyrinthine corridors......

……………………………………

The villa shelters from the cold breeze blowing from the lake, and the open-air courtyard is like a tranquil haven, with chic lamps shining with light.

Of course, this has nothing to do with me sitting in the warm hall through a layer of floor-to-ceiling glass.

Not inferior to the huge dining table of Qiu Tong's house, the white meal steps are spread, the exquisite and delicate porcelain plate reflects the soft halo of fog, and the dishes contained inside are hung with attractive colors and aromas.

Squinting eyes crouched on the edge of the table, 'snorting' and passing food to his mouth.

For some reason, it always reminds me of the mini hedgehog of the Akihitomi family.

"Ahri, you're welcome!"

If I hadn't known you had a problem with your brain, I'd have thought you were sarcastically me—my mouth was stuffed like a hamster, and I was buried in my head and didn't pay attention to this guy.

"Na! Eat more vegetables when you grow your body! ”

She pushed a large plate of vegetable salad in front of my eyes with a look of morality.

It's just that you don't want to eat it yourself!

I glanced at her.

"Miss, don't be picky."

The elegant butler came out of nowhere, took out a fruit and vegetable platter that was twice as big as before, and stuffed it in front of her.

"Woo......"

A squinting liquid suddenly appeared in his eyes.

"Miss, tissues."

The elegant middle-aged man dutifully handed over the props to wipe away his tears.

What a housekeeper who cares for his employer...... Probably.