Second Chance - To Live Again

In the past, her favorite songs were mostly a rendition of Confucious poems. She loved to sing accompanied by the guqin. Liu Heng and Xi Lao would always listen to her while enjoying their tea.

Liu Heng! Fu Yixiao pinched her lips when the man's name appeared in her mind. Her body trembled due to the excessive anger she was feeling. She started to doubt her reincarnation because this new world really had no resemblance to her past life. Still, a part of her believed that it was something beyond and perhaps, only time could tell.

She finally returned to her calmed self and decided to buried her pain deep into the abyss of her heart. I have a bigger issue at hand! she thought. I need to know exactly what my role is in Fu Yixiao's life. She pondered. However, her brain couldn't come up with a specific goal. There were two options she needed to choose from, insist on living her normal life or conquer the world!

Fu Yixiao was still figuring out her new life when the car stopped. "Xiao er, we've reached our destination. Let grandpa be the first to welcome you to Lu's mansion. Come on out!" Lu Ting said excitedly. He led her granddaughter towards the entrance of the châteauesque-style mansion and stopped in front of a crowd of people wearing blue and white uniforms.

"These are the maids and butlers of this mansion. You can ask them for anything!" Lu Ting explained. Fu Yixiao nodded. The butlers and maids saw Fu Yixiao and they immediately welcome and greeted her. "Welcome home, young miss Fu!" Fu Yixiao was startled and spontaneously hold YunXi's hand. Yun Xi chuckled and whispered something to her. To which Fu Yixiao said: "I'm home." Once she said these two words all the butlers and maids cheered. Ehhh... wasn't this an exaggeration! she thought.

"Young Miss Fu, let Liling escorts you to your room." A young girl with a baby-doll kind of look spoke. "Xiao er, follow Liling. She will show you, your room. I heard from your grandpa that he had prepared a lot for you. Go and check it out!" Yun Xi assured as she herself was led by a maid toward Lu Ting's chamber.

Fu Yixiao followed the cute maid to an electric elevator. Honestly, she was captivated with the exterior and interior decoration of the mansion. Every detail was thoroughly planned. This was even better than the imperial palace!

Fu Yixiao scanned the whole room. She could only think of two words 'big' and 'majestic'. They called it a room but it was basically a home inside the big mansion. There was a resting area that was fully equipped with the latest technology this world had to offer. She loved that there were also a few shelves full of books. She walked to her bed and threw her body on the mattress. The firm yet soft sensation was a lullaby by itself. She felt that if she slept on the mattress she would never wake up.

She looked at the window and noticed that it wasn't a window but another door. She examined the door and her body automatically searched for the remote. With one push, the door slid revealing a view of a wide range of scenic garden. Fu Yixiao walked to the balcony and sat on a chaise lounge couch. She enjoyed the view and for the first time ever after her transmigration, she felt blissful and fell asleep.

"Young miss. Please wake up." Ling Ling was shocked when she saw her young miss slept at one of the couches in the balcony. There was no blanket to cover her. She was worried that she'd fall sick hence decided to wake her up.

She saw her eyes opened and two pairs of velvety black eyes looked at her. They were so beautiful she almost wanted to bend over and took a closer look. "Liling, what time is it now?" Fu Yixiao's asked and slowly walked into her room. "Young miss, it is almost 5 pm. I come to inform that Mr. lu wanted to see Young miss in the principal room located at the ground floor." Liling explained. "Then, I'll take my bath first." Fu Yixiao said as she walked into the bathroom.

"Young miss, allows Liling to help you!" Liling said excitedly. "Come!" Fu Yixiao approved. It wasn't something unusual as in her past life, it was normal for a servant to help to prepare her bath. Incredibly, what Fu Yixiao thought as a mere bathroom, turned out to be a walk-in closet. She was mesmerized by the display of clothes, shoes, heels, handbags, and other accessories. A series of information loaded into her brain as she tried to recognize each item carefully. Fu Yixiao took almost an hour to refresh herself. She finally stepped out of her room at 6 pm.

"Hah, here she is!" Lu Ting who was enjoying a glass of wine with her wife stood up and led Fu Yixiao to sit between him and his wife. It was an awkward situation that Fu Yixiao had to bear with. "Xiao er, do you like your room? If there's anything you want to change, just inform Liling. She'll get into it." Lu Ting explained. Fu Yixiao nodded.

"Xiao er, since this is your first time here, I have instructed Butler Bun to give you a tour of the mansion." Then, Lu Ting pulled a man standing behind her as he introduced him to Fu Yixiao. Butler Bun was a young man with a round face. His small eyes and round nose gave him a funny appearance.

"Butler Bun pays respect to Young miss Fu." Fu Yixiao's eyes lit up, she stood up and pinched Butler Bun's cheek. Her action startled the butler as he responsively stepped back. "Grandpa, he is too funny!" She exclaimed as she stared at the butler with amusement. "Young...young miss." Butler Bun was shocked. "Hehe, butler Bun. Led the way!" Fu Yixiao said and then she walked toward the entrance. "Young...young miss please wait!" Butler Bun chased after her. Lu Ting and Yun Xi looked at each other, then, a burst of harmonious laughter reverberated in the expansive room.

"Butler Bun, don't be nervous. You are to my liking, so be at ease." Fu Yixiao said and patted the butler's back. However, she put too much force which caused butler Bun to lose his balance. He fell. "Butler Bun, are you okay? I'm sorry." Fu Yixiao hurriedly helped the butler to stand. She kept on apologizing for she was really sorry. Urgghh, I still can't control my power! She thought.

"Young miss, please don't apologize. I am perfectly fine." Butler Bun stood up. However, once again Fu Yixiao pulled him with of course her uncontrolled strength and the butler once again met his doomed as he stumbled backward. His head hit the ground. "Butler Bun, I'm really sorry. How...how do you feel?" Scratching her head, Fu Yixiao crouched and poked the butler's hand.

"Young miss, I see the stars!" Butler Bun said as tears formed in his eyes. Her young miss is really something! Fu Yixiao laughed. She was really sorry but his response was just too funny. "Butler Bun, please help yourself up. I'm afraid, I might hurt you again." Fu Yixiao looked at the butler apologetically. Butler Bun slowly stood up. He tidied his attire and strolled forward.

"Oh well, isn't it Butler Bun and huh, who is this?" A girl around the same age as Fu Yixiao walked toward them. She stopped and stared at Fu Yixiao with judging eyes. "Miss Lu Mei." Butler Bun greeted. "This is the young miss of this residence; Miss Fu." He politely introduced.

Fu Yixiao bent her head slightly, showing respect. She smiled and extended her hand for a handshake. However, the girl wasn't a fan of friendly encounters as she ignored Fu Yixiao. "Oh!" She said and walked passed them, she intentionally brushed her shoulder with Fu Yixiao. "Be a good girl, Miss Fu." She whispered and walked away. Fu Yixiao was stunned. She sighed as a cold, chilling aura materialized in her eyes. Butler Bun was almost paralyzed when he noticed her piercing eyes.