Chapter 35 - 2.5 Feeding Grapes
"I apologize for Young Master Theo's tricks. He's only playing with you." Ben said as he escorted Lu Yizhou through the winding hallway. "Young Master Theo is actually a very good and obedient child. You will understand it soon."
Lu Yizhou grimaced. Obedient? Judging from how thorny Theodore's behaviour was, he doubted that. The two walked side by side deeper into the house until they arrived in front of a separate building to the east.
"This is the Young Master's private building. He's currently waiting for you. Let's go in."
Lu Yizhou nodded. Stepping in, he could feel a prickling sensation on his skin. It didn't hurt but it wasn't exactly comfortable either. He looked around for the source and found out that the walls were hung with numerous crosses.
Noticing his stare, Ben added. "That's a protective measure. The vampires have been rampaging lately. Your main job is to protect Young Master from harm and assist him in everyday's life. Make sure not to take the crosses off."
Lu Yizhou could feel Ben's stare drilling a hole through the back of his head and he nodded. Following the head servant, they didn't go to Theodore as he had said but instead, went to the kitchen where many cooks were busy running back and forth. "Today, we are baking garlic bread for Young Master. It's his favourite."
The heavy smell of garlic blasted Lu Yizhou's face, it was so overpowering that he wrinkled his nose, disgusted.
Ben raised a brow, his eyes scrutinizing. He handed Lu Yizhou a warm, toasty garlic bread fresh from the stove. "It's really delicious. Do you want to try one?"
Ha... Lu Yizhou finally realized what Ben was getting up to. So, he suspected Lu Yizhou for being a vampire, didn't he? He got a sharp eye, Lu Yizhou had to give it to him. However, he wasn't one who would back down without a fight either. He took the garlic bread and nipped off a bit, bringing it to his mouth.
[666: AH, AH, HOST!!! You will get stomachache if you eat that!]
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