Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

She looked up hesitantly, it seemed that her uncle was not angry, the girl breathed a sigh of relief.

— Thank you, Head Thanshu. I will take care of it immediately, — she bowed respectfully and backed towards the door.

Walking down the corridor in complete confusion, almost bumped into Thanshu Guang Ming. Stopping abruptly, she bowed.

— Third Young Lord Thanshu, I have been looking for you. Your father has entrusted me with an important task, but I cannot possibly complete it without your help.

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

The young man's day had not gone well since the morning. A maid broke her favorite bowl, dropped a tray, an expensive hairpin was lost, an adept broke his leg during training, burned his hand with a leather rein while trying to help a merchant catch a horse, news of a trip to Bailing. And now the healer's assistant was asking for help…

Closing his flame-colored eyes, the young man took a deep breath, holding back his rage. From the anticipation of misfortune, the desire to fall through the earth grew more than ever.

— What do you need? — the voice sounded dry.

 Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

— Third Young Lord Thanshu, I apologize for disturbing you, but the Head ordered me to prepare a birthday gift for Head Hu together with you, — blurted out in one breath.

And shifting from one foot to the other, she looked expectantly at the man, apparently, he was not very happy to meet. Therefore, she would have to be persistent, she could not fail to justify her uncle's trust.

— When can we start?

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

From what he heard, the young man’s eyes widened even more. His father had given him the task through... her? That was impossible! Guang Ming wanted to prove to this little devil that manipulation wouldn’t work. He grabbed her by the thin wrist and briskly headed to the reception hall, where the Head should now be. Reading the rules of conduct out loud along the way.

Having reached the place, he knocked and entered with a solemn bow.

— Father, this little devil, — pointed at the girl, — said that you ordered me and her to prepare a gift for the Head Hu. This is unheard of impudence, to use…

The hand stopped the words.

Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

A strong palm squeezed her fingers painfully, Ai Min tried to break free, but the irritated young man didn't seem to even notice. Confidently leading her down the corridor and repeating the rules that she already knew well. And how, together with this, can you carry out the task? But it was okay, she could handle it.

 Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

Another knock on the door almost upset him, but seeing the arrival, Wei Wu Hao smiled. The girl quickly realized. He even wanted to praise, but he had to stop the flow of words by raising his hand.

— Enough! Ai Min is a good girl, she wouldn't lie for her own benefit. It's exactly as she said. Now leave me, you have much more important affairs than bothering the Head of the Order, — the man turned away, indicating that the conversation was over.

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

Guang Ming really didn’t expect that the troubles could be even worse, but no, the girl poured it out of a generous glass. Looking at her angrily, he led her out, just as he had brought her in. Having walked a little away from the hall where his father was resting, the young man stopped, turning the little disaster towards himself.

— What do you want from me? — asked, not expecting anything good.

 Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

— Third Young Lord Thanshu, I only want to carry out your father's order in the best possible way. That's why I stopped you. We need to think about what to give to Chief Hu and prepare everything. And there's very little time left for that. Are you acquainted with him? — Ai Min tried to pull her hand out of the grip again, — and also, let go of my hand!

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

He didn't immediately notice that the girl was trying to free herself, but the direct request was heard, Guang Ming immediately let go and looked at her carefully again. The father cannot be refused and not fulfill the order. So, whether he wants it or not, they will have to work together and harmoniously.

The truth is that he has no idea about gifts, and he has never been interested in Head Hu. Li Lei tried to pull himself together and finally answered calmly:

— No, I’m not familiar with him, I can’t even imagine what you could give to a person who has a whole Order.

A shadow of despondency flashed across his eyes. It was necessary to find the answer, and this had to be done not in the corridor.

— Let's go for a walk somewhere.

 Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

Rubbing her hand, she looked dissatisfied at her interlocutor; the blood, again flowing into her fingers, pricked with small needles.

— It's a pity you don't know him, it makes the task very difficult. But I'm sure we can handle it.

Too spontaneous to remain angry for long, the girl smiled sincerely and, in turn, took Guang Ming's hand.

— Where shall we go, Third Young Lord Thanshu?

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

The young man almost pulled out his hand from unexpected agility, but immediately calmed down. In general, Ai Min did nothing wrong, and it was important to discuss the task. After all, it was necessary to give something that could please both the recipient and the giver. 

Guang Ming nodded, despite the delay, and slightly curved his lips into a smile.

— It seems to me that aromatic tea in nature will help us find a solution to this problem, — the caster confidently headed towards the street gazebos.

On the way he ordered the servants to bring drinks and, having reached the nearest one, let the young girl go ahead.

— Sit down and tell me a little about yourself, this will make it easier for me to communicate with you.

 Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

Carefully smoothing out her skirts on her knees, she looked up. Now he no longer seemed cold, arrogant and haughty.

— My brother and I were left without parents in early childhood, and your father took us in. He was very kind to us. And now that we have grown up and become healers, I hope that we can repay him for everything with our skills. 

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

Guang Ming looked at the girl without taking his eyes off her, there was something invisible about her, perhaps she would become a wonderful healer someday. An idea flashed through his mind, and he tried to hold on to it.

— Men love guns … — paused a bit and added, — Head Hu can be given a blade for his birthday, but it needs to be unique.

 Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

— But unique weapons can only be ordered from the masters of the Magic Cliff, and there is no time for that anymore… — the girl, lost in thought, fiddled with someone else's sleeve, — maybe one of the adepts has something similar and would agree to sell it?

Ai Min pulled her hand back and blushed deeply. What kind of day is this, if her brother finds out, he'll start lecturing her again.

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

Preoccupied with his thoughts, he did not immediately notice the healer’s actions, and only when she pulled back did he pay attention and try to calm her down, running his hand over her shoulder.

— Everything is fine, don't worry, —Guang Ming smiled lightly, — I myself have a blade from there, but it does not possess any rare abilities. You're right, there's no time to go there.

The young man again plunged into thought, trying to solve the problem.

 Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

It's hard to find something unique quickly. Such things are usually made to order and then passed down from generation to generation. Although... the girl, in excitement, grabbed his hand again.

— When my brother and I were at the market in the morning, I heard that a man from the Shanzhou Su Order had arrived in the city. He stopped at a tavern near the square. Maybe he has something suitable?

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

The words pleased him, and again he did not make a remark, but, on the contrary, covered the other person’s hand with his palm.

— I'll find this man, and you can go rest, — not wanting to linger, the young man stood up, — I will report the result.

Without waiting for an answer, he left

 Thanshu Ai Min (Lu Li)

The girl watched the stately figure go, and ran home. Her brother was probably already worried. She would have to tell him everything. Well, almost everything – her hand still retained the warmth of someone else’s touch. But he didn’t need to know about that.