Chapter 356 - The Last Bow between the Xiong and the Zhou (1/2)
While the people were still under shock and disbelief, a tall man walked along the aisles.
His perfectly built body and domineering aura was very eye-catching. As he passed through, people glanced over unconsciously.
Those who saw him stopped for a moment, because his face looked familiar. As he draw near to the tables in front belonging to the Xiong and Zhou families, along with the legendary families, he was instantly recognized.
”...!!!”
”That's...”
”Isn't he... Zhou Linfeng?”
It was Zhou Linfeng, whose news suddenly disappeared after his retrial more than two years ago.
His long straight legs were going to one direction.
Perhaps because all of the guests were still in shock, they watched him with blank faces.
What now, suddenly, a missing person appeared!
Would there be another show?
They watched as Linfeng stood in front of the stage. His wide back was on them.
The towering man, who looked more mature than before and was already a bona fide a.d.u.l.t, bowed to Xiong Zhi with a gentle smile.
”Zhou Linfeng, reporting for duty. Young Miss, I am back.”
”…”
The guests did not understand why he was saying this or what his presence here was for.
Lu Yin Ze, on the other hand, stared at the man's back. His face was pale.
Xiong Wuyue, on the other hand, felt like she has found the oasis in a dry world. Her eyes lit up as she stared obsessively at the man.
Xiong Zhi accepted his bow.
This was the stage where the two of them were the main actors.
”I voluntarily pledge myself to be the Young Miss's official aide, without the treaty binding me. It is my will, not the Zhou family's, to continue working under my Young Miss.”
”!!!!”
All of the people were stunned. They seemed to understand now what was going on.
The deep voice of the man sounded again and rang louder this time.
”I, Zhou Linfeng, willingly choose Young Miss Zhi as my Master. Please accept my assistance and loyalty.”
Zhou Linfeng remained in a respectful bow, folding both of his hands into a fist in front of him.
Xiong Zhi approached him and held him up. She could see now his handsome face. His lips were still a bit full from the round of kissing earlier. Her eyes stayed there for a while before speaking.
”I gladly accept,” she said with a light smile. She stepped back and then returned his bow. ”Thank you very much for your trust in me.”
”!!!!”
This bow was significant. An equal exchange of bows...
Everyone who witnessed this and still did not understand what was happening were certainly blind.
They were all people who were smart, so they naturally knew what the message being conveyed was.
For the first time in the Xiong's history, they accepted a butler as their equal. A butler that was not bound to any treaty or contract.
It was a voluntary assistance.
If it was another family, they would not take this risk. How could they know for sure that without the regulations tying the butlers down, they could work for them faithfully and honestly?
Some of the Xiong family members could not afford this risk. They were people who did not trust others initially. Yet they also could not afford to let them go.
It was then that Zhou Min moved. He walked forward, stood in front of Old Xiong, and bowed.
”I will continue supporting Master Xiong until my final years. Please accept my assistance and loyalty.”
”…!”
Old Xiong was stunned. He thought that Zhou Min would resign from his position. He was already preparing for it. It was enough for him that the capable young Zhou extended his hand to help his granddaughter devotedly. He knew of their stubborn affection, so he thought it was the only exception.
Yet Zhou Min... He still chose to stay by his side despite knowing the sins of his ancestors.
The old man was silent for a moment. There was strange feeling in his heart. Then he nodded.
”If that's the case, the position is yours.”