chase game

"Is it because of sister-in-law?" Philip asked enthusiastically.

Augustine frowned imperceptibly.

"If you're willing to admit it, then I'll be right back!" Philip vowed, looking forward to him admitting his shocking love in the next second.

"If you don't come back, then you don't have to come back again." Augustine hung up the phone with a blank expression, and threw the phone aside.

Philip: "..."

"Wooooow!" Moka's cry suddenly came from outside, as well as the rustling of walking and deliberately lowered voices.Augustine put on his nightgown and got out of bed to see what was going on.

On the narrow stairs, MOKA held half a biscuit in his mouth and was rubbing it hard into Ye Fengwu's arms.

Seeing him go out, Ye Fengwu let go of his hands and stood up.

MOKA quickly escaped with the biscuit in his mouth.

"What are you doing?" Augustine asked suspiciously.

"MOKA went downstairs to steal biscuits just now, but I found out." Night Breeze Dance patted the biscuit crumbs on her body, "Woke you up?"

"I'm not used to going to bed so early." Augustine shook his head.

"It's rare to go on vacation, so you should have a good rest." Ye Fengwu said, "If you can't fall asleep, you can lie on the bed and look at the stars, it will help you sleep."

"Come in for a drink?" Augustine asked suddenly.

"Did you bring wine?" Ye Fengwu was surprised.

"Of course, it's my tranquilizer and sleeping pill." Augustine moved sideways out of the way.

MOKA carefully hid at the stairs and took a peek. After Ye Fengwu and Augustine returned to the bedroom together, they immediately ran downstairs happily, slipped into the next bedroom with a biscuit bag in their mouths, and continued to enjoy it on their stomachs in the soft nest.

The light wine is poured into the glass, with the aroma of orchard.

"It's a beautiful wine glass." Night Breeze Dance praised.

"It's an artist's work. There is a whole set in the castle. If you like it, I can give it to you." Augustine picked up the wine glass. "The wine is a bit strong. If you don't like it, there is another bottle with a much milder taste."

"It's okay." Ye Fengwu smiled, "But if Dr. Gretel finds out, he will definitely be blamed again."

"So you have to keep it secret for me." Augustine gulped it down.

The cabin is very small, of course there is no bar, and even a small table.The two sat on the edge of the bed, looking up just enough to see the transparent windows on the sloping roof, the sky was filled with starlight.

"Is there anything bothering you recently?" Augustine asked suddenly.

"Huh?" Ye Fengwu looked away, feeling a little surprised, "Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

"If there is, tell me." Augustine looked at him, "I can help you solve it."

"Thank you, but it's just a small trouble." Ye Fengwu smiled, "Don't worry."

Augustine frowned, and was about to speak, but there was a dull sound of ding ding dong dong and MOKA's screams from the next door.

All the small potted plants hanging from the roof were pulled down, soil and flower seedlings fell all over the bed, and MOKA was squatting on the carpet with a half plastic flower pot on his head, looking solemnly at the two owners at the door.

Wooooow.

……

Ye Fengwu said: "It turns out that MOKA can jump so high."

"You seem to be focusing on the wrong point." Augustine glanced at the messy sheets, "Do you need help tidying up?"

Night Breeze Dance asked: "Do you have any extra blankets in your room? I can spend the night on the sofa."

"It's cold here at night." Augustine shook his head, "You'll catch a cold."

"It's just one night." Ye Fengwu shook off the dirt on the quilt, "The rest of the people are resting now and don't want to disturb them."

"You can come to my room." Augustine's face was paralyzed.

"Huh?" Ye Fengwu was surprised.

"The bed is huge," Augustine added.

"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!" moka also followed in a low voice.

……

Ten minutes later, the two were lying side by side on the bed, looking at the stars through the skylight.

The room was eerily quiet.

"Frankly speaking, I'm a little surprised." Ye Fengwu turned to look at him, "You would be willing to share a bed with someone else."

"This is the first time." Augustine looked up blankly.

"Thank you." Ye Fengwu's voice was very soft.

Augustine reached out and turned off the wall lamp: "Good night."

There is only one quilt, so the two are very close, so close that they can almost feel each other's body temperature.The breathing around her was steady and quiet, as if she had fallen asleep.Augustine felt that this would probably be the most sober night he had ever spent—at least before that, he had never thought that he would actually allow a second person to appear on the bed.

Not feeling sleepy at all, Augustine simply leaned against the head of the bed and continued to check the information about Mrs. Yucca sent by the housekeeper.The tablet reflected the light, and Ye Fengwu propped up his body, frowning with sleepiness: "Why don't you rest?" Her voice was a little hoarse, but it was strangely sexy in the dark.

"Sorry to bother you." Augustine put the computer aside.

"Are you insomnia again?" Ye Fengwu asked.

Augustine lay beside him: "Something at work."

Ye Fengwu stretched out her hand and rubbed his temples. Her fingertips carried the aroma of shower gel and a little electric current.

Augustine's body stiffened suddenly, and he sat up and turned on the wall lamp: "I'm going to work next door, you go to bed first."

"But it's late at night now." Ye Fengwu reminded.

Augustine took the computer and strode out the door.

Two minutes later, MOKA, who was expelled, was sleepy, squeezed in from the door, lay down on the carpet, and continued to sleep.

Ye Fengwu leaned against the head of the bed and reached out to rub its head.

"Aww." Moka rubbed his eyes perfunctorily, his eyelids drooping together.

Night Breeze Dance laughed out loud, lay back on the bed with her arms pillowed on her head, and continued to watch the twinkling stars.

In the next bedroom, Augustine was upset and put the computer aside, and called Philip again: "Go back to Milan right away!"

"I know, I'm getting ready to go." Philip whistled and happily threw the floral shirt into the suitcase.

"You only have three days," Augustine reminded.

"I promise to be back within three days." Philip vowed, "Don't worry at all."

"I mean, you only have three days to negotiate." Augustine said with a blank expression. "On the fourth day, I want to see the estate purchase contract."

"What?" Philip let go, and the suitcase slammed to the ground with a bang, "But you didn't say that before!"

"Because I changed my mind temporarily." Augustine replied.

Philip was dumbfounded, is this okay?

"Also." Augustine stood by the window, "There are some boring things that I don't want to see in entertainment magazines."

"There are some boring things...about Mrs. Yucca and sister-in-law?" Philip guessed, and then patted his chest to assure, "It's okay, leave it to me." After he finished speaking, he remembered something, so he added, "Yes , not a sister-in-law, but an ordinary friend."

Then there was a beep on the other end of the phone.

Philip thought enthusiastically, although he had caused himself a lot of trouble this time, it seemed... It seemed that the two of them were making good progress.Knowing that Augustine has zero love experience, on the way to the airport, Philip called the jeweler he knew and ordered a ring inlaid with rubies overnight, engraved with Ye Fengwu's initials, and ordered Send it to Milan as fast as possible.

In the early morning, the birdsong twittered, and Ye Fengwu stretched and sat up: "Good morning."

"Wow!" MOKA rushed over to act like a baby, and touched his bare chest by the way.

"Bite the web again." Ye Fengwu picked up a little crumb from its mouth, "I will punish you when I go back."

Moka's eyes were wet and innocent.Ye Fengwu stepped on the floor with bare feet, and opened the curtains to let the sunlight in.

The next door was empty, and Augustine woke up early, or stayed up all night.He was in the kitchen at this time, helping Mrs. Kate prepare breakfast together.

The tart raspberry sauce drizzled over the cake was just the right amount of sweet and sour.

"What's your sweet tooth?" asked Mrs. Kate.

"Me?" Augustine shook his head, "I don't like too sweet food."

"But this one won't be too sweet." Mrs. Kate cut him a small piece. "Raspberry and blueberry cheesecake is Cookie's favorite dessert when he was a child."

Augustine took the plate.

"And it helps relieve depression." Mrs. Kate said, "You look like you didn't have a good rest last night."

"Because of work." Augustine tasted the raspberry cake, "It's delicious."

"Cookies are delicious too." Wearing thick gloves, Mrs. Kate took out the baked cookies from the oven, "Do you need some jam?"

"Of course." Augustine smiled, "Sweet orange, thank you."

"Aoooooooooooooooo!" Moka's voice came from outside the door.

"Good morning." Ye Fengwu stood at the kitchen door.

"Good morning." Mrs. Kate handed him a cookie, "Little Cookie, Mr. Augustine just said it was delicious."

"It's really good." Ye Fengwu took a bite, "Aunt Maiev is looking for you, it seems that her kitchen lacks pepper pots."

"Really?" Mrs. Kate wiped her hands on her apron, and took the pepper shaker to the kitchen on the other side.

"It's time for me to go to work too." Augustine walked out.

"But it's vacation time." Ye Fengwu stopped him, "Also, thank you last night."

"You're welcome." Augustine asked, "What's your plan for today?"

"I plan to take MOKA out to sea." Ye Fengwu smiled, "You are welcome to join."

Chapter 14 Met the owner of Edin Manor I bet that bastard would be crazy with joy

"MOKA!" A group of children ran over laughing, "We want to take MOKA to Uncle Paul's barbecue party!"

"Now?" Night Breeze Dance asked.

The child nodded vigorously: "Well, and after the party is over, there will be a fairy tale performance."

"It's great." Ye Fengwu handed over MOKA's leash, "Have a good time."

"Awwhhh!" MOKA opened his mouth wide and let out a breath, then ran out of the forest happily.

"Don't take it to sea?" Augustine asked.

"MOKA prefers to play with children." Ye Fengwu smiled, "Besides, if the fairy tale is to play Beauty and the Beast, MOKA will have a very important role."

"When are we leaving?" Augustine glanced at his watch.

"Want to go together?" Night Breeze Dance asked.

Augustine nodded: "Of course."

"It can be done right away, but before that, we have to prepare the afternoon tea."

"There are cookies in the dining basket." Augustine said, "Ms. Kate just baked them."

"Cookies are not enough." Ye Fengwu walked into the kitchen.

"Why not?" Augustine shrugged, "I think it's delicious."

Ye Fengwu opened the toast bag, made some simple egg sandwiches, and filled them with freshly squeezed cranberries and oranges.

"Kids' picnic." Augustine joked, leaning against the door.

"It's okay to be a child once in a while." Ye Fengwu put everything into the backpack, "Okay, let's go."

So when Mrs. Kate came back from sending the pepper, the dining basket had been turned upside down, not only the cookies, but even the leaves of the sandwiches were not left.

……

"Hello, Mrs. Kate." Augustine answered the phone.

"Where's Cookie?" Mrs. Kate was a little surprised.

"He is driving a speedboat. If there is anything, I can tell you." Augustine was polite.

"It's okay." Mrs. Kate quickly changed her attitude, her tone was amiable, "Do you like freshly baked cookies?"

"I like it very much." Augustine raised his lips, "Thank you."

"You're welcome, have a good time." Mrs. Kate was very satisfied and planned to bake some new flavors tomorrow.

The sea was calm and windless, Ye Fengwu handed him a bottle of juice: "How is it?"

"How about what?" asked Augustine.

"Mood." Ye Fengwu leaned on the railing and looked into the distance, "There is still a view."

"It's all good." Augustine nodded.

Ye Fengwu smiled, closed her eyes and bathed in the sea breeze, relaxed and defenseless.

"Ms. Kate called just now." Augustine said.

"Complaining that we took all the cookies?" Ye Fengwu turned to look at him.

"Why are you complaining? Mrs. Kate is very happy, and said to bake new flavors." Augustine raised his eyebrows.

"It seems that she really likes you." Ye Fengwu spread her hands.

"Your family is lovely." Augustine stood up straight.

"Except for my father, he has a bit of a bad temper." Ye Fengwu smiled, "My uncle in Sweden had an accident, so he had to go to help, and he was temporarily absent from this family gathering."

"Is there anything I can do?" asked Augustine, "about your uncle's troubles."

"He fell madly in love with a prostitute, and even wanted to follow her back to the United States." Ye Fengwu shrugged, "No one can persuade him."

"Sorry, I thought it had something to do with money." Augustine said, "If it involves feelings, then I can't seem to be of much help."

"Thank you for your kindness." Ye Fengwu smiled, "Would you like a sandwich?"

Augustine nodded.

Ye Fengwu turned around and went to the cabin.

Philip called: "There seems to be some trouble regarding the manor."

"What do you mean troublesome?" Augustine frowned.

"Davidson seems to have reached some kind of agreement with Yucca, and they are determined to sell Edin Manor." Philip said, "Although the final contract has not been signed, and the news has not been released to reporters, but many people have heard the wind, it should not be nonsense."

"What about the agreement?" Augustine asked.

"I don't know yet." Philip said immediately, "and it will take a certain amount of time." It's definitely not possible within three days, so you must stay calm!

"What about the other thing?" Augustine continued.

"About those messy scandals?" Philip assured, "Don't worry, there is absolutely no problem with this matter, and I will solve it in the shortest possible time."

"Very good." Augustine nodded, "As for Edin Manor, if you can't handle it, I will personally solve it."

Philip was tempted to say that this matter should have been settled by you yourself, because it was touching enough.

"Afternoon tea time." Ye Fengwu walked out with a meal bag.

Augustine hung up the phone and strode over to meet him.

"Do you want ketchup or honey mustard?" Ye Feng Wu asked.

"Sweet orange." Augustine raised his eyebrows.

"That would be a very strange taste." Ye Fengwu helped him add honey mustard sauce, "Try it."

In the distance, seabirds keep flying up and down, leaving white figures in the blue sky and blue sea.The two leaned against the railing, staring at the distant scenery in a daze.

The sound of a motor was faintly heard, and Ye Fengwu took a look from a distance: "It seems to be the owner of Edin Manor."

"Davidson?" Augustine frowned.

"Except for him, no one would paint the yacht in such a ostentatious color." Ye Fengwu asked, "Do you need to leave?"

"No." Augustine handed him his sunglasses: "Go to the driving seat, don't let him recognize you."

Ye Fengwu patted him on the shoulder: "If you really want to fight, I can help."

"That depends on the outcome of this negotiation." Augustine smiled, "If the desired result is not achieved, I don't mind beating him up."

The yacht approached with a roar, and the man in the big flower shirt was standing on the deck laughing while hugging left and right.

Augustine leaned against the fence, raised his eyebrows slightly: "What a coincidence."

"Augustine?" Davidson took off his sunglasses and bent over exaggeratedly, "Oh my god, it's really you."

"This is not your private waters." Augustine said lazily.

"But you shouldn't appear on this kind of simple yacht." Davidson said while looking at the driver's seat. Seeing the back of a man, he didn't take it seriously, thinking it was a friend or a crew member.

"A new yacht?" Augustine asked.

"First time in the water three months ago," Davidson invited. "Would you like to come up and have a look?"

"Of course." Augustine agreed.

Ye Fengwu leaned back in her chair and watched him board Davidson's yacht.

"How is it?" Davidson handed over a bottle of wine, "There is a private party on the island tonight, if you are willing to attend, my girlfriends will be very happy."

"I'm not interested in your yacht, nor in private parties." Augustine looked at him, "About Edin Manor, I want to know your final price."

"Sorry, I have already reached an agreement with Mrs. Yucca." Davidson spread his hands, "We can't break the agreement halfway."

"Three times the price." Augustine said.

"How much?" Davidson was surprised.

"Three times." Augustine repeated, "I don't have time to care about the content of the agreement between you and the rest, I just need your answer."

"Three times, are you sure?" Davidson confirmed again.

"I don't think I have the time to joke with you." Augustine raised his lips, "Philip is in Milan and can sign a contract anytime."

"...I need to think about it." Davidson hesitated. Frankly speaking, he never thought the manor would be so valuable, but Augustine was never an impulsive person, so he had to rethink. real value.

"I know what you are thinking, but no one is willing to pay such a high price for this manor, including Yucca." Augustine stood up, "You only have one day to think about it, otherwise I may change at any time idea."

"Maybe we can stay for dinner," Davidson called after him.

"Thank you, but no need." Augustine smiled, "I'd love to have a drink with you when the estate purchase contract is signed."

"Are you back?" Ye Fengwu asked, "How was the talk?"

"Guess." Augustine sat beside him.

"It looks good." Ye Fengwu smiled and touched his fists, "Congratulations."

"Want to celebrate?" Augustine leaned back in his chair.

"I didn't bring any wine, but I can go back to the island." Ye Fengwu returned the sunglasses to him, "I just received the news that there will be a feast of freshly caught seafood tonight."

Augustine nodded happily: "It sounds very worth looking forward to."

Ten minutes later, Philip called and yelled: "You want to pay three times the price to buy Edin Manor?!"

Ye Fengwu was slightly surprised and turned to look at him.

Augustine patted him, got up and went to the deck.

Philip was still in constant shock: "Three times? Are you sure? It's really not that bastard Davidson indulging himself?"

"I said, at all costs." Augustine was expressionless.

"But that's when others are at a disadvantage!" Philip emphasized, "And I'm still following up on this matter, maybe there will be a better way!" Why make a decision in a hurry? !

"But I don't want to wait," Augustine replied.

Philip: "..."

"Anything else?" Augustine asked.

"No more." Philip was frustrated. If he had known this would happen, why did he come back!Missing not only the party, but the Spice Girls, "I bet that asshole Davidson is going crazy with joy."