13

Zhang Kai's condition deteriorated. He was dehydrated and starving, but Zhang Kai still continued to hold on so as not to die. He has yet to fulfill his wife's promise, which is to live happily.

"I will not end up here," Zhang Kai said in a low voice, his lips were very dry and his face was very pale.

He knew that his only hope in life was Bai lan herself. Only he has a relationship with he, only he can save himself.

"God, why are you so mean to me" Zhang Kai spoke with a resigned smile, he couldn't even get angry because he was too weak.

"I have atoned for my sins, so why is my fate still so bad" Zhang Kai continued to complain, he at least deserved a normal and comfortable life.

Instead, he became like this and was never far away from prison and other people's servants. "Do you want me to go back to "that path", do you really want to!" Zhang Kai was a little angry, he really almost lost his temper.

The door suddenly creaked, Zhang Kai frowned. He hoped that Bai lan would come to get him out of here. "It's good that you're still alive, I'll bring some food for you." It turned out that it was the second elder who came.

Zhang Kai was confused, what business did he have coming here. "Let him go" the second elder ordered the guard soldier behind him, the soldier nodded and released the chain that bound him.

"Eat, I know you can't eat all this time" the second elder looked at the chain that bound him, it was far away from where they gave him his food.

Zhang Kai was unable to reach it, which made him extremely hungry and angry. Seeing them making fun of him, while he was just silent.

"Thank you sir, thank you!" Zhang Kai bowed respectfully, he immediately ran towards the food and ate with gusto.

As soon as it entered his mouth, Zhang Kai was so grateful and relieved. He could finally feel the energy in his body again, and the pain in his stomach was gone.

Once he finished eating, he then looked at the water and immediately drank it. "How refreshing!" Zhang Kai smiled widely, as if he was drinking the last water of his life.

The second elder who saw Zhang Kai still survived, even though two weeks had passed. He was really amazed, this young man was really unyielding and had a high will to live.

"Now, I want to ask you this. How did you learn all this?" The second elder held out a paper to him, Zhang Kai took it and recognized the sheet of paper.

"I just observed and understood what the scholar said" Zhang Kai said, but the second elder looked unsatisfied.

"That is still not the answer, how did you understand the questions and answer them correctly" said the second elder, then Zhang Kai explained how he answered all the questions.

The second elder looked very satisfied with his answer, "I just heard that, you are really smart. I heard that you are also good at arithmetic, so answer this question" the second elder held out a new sheet of paper.

Zhang Kai looked at it, there were multiplication, subtraction and other basic math problems. Zhang Kai immediately filled it in, he answered it in less than half an hour.

"It's done" the second elder tried to look at the results, the look on his face was so serious and so focused.

"Okay, from today you are my subordinate. Let him go" Hearing that, Zhang Kai was silent for a moment and his face instantly changed.

"Really, sir!" The second elder then showed his slave contract, Zhang Kai immediately smiled in relief. He looked at the second elder respectfully, this person did not even call him a servant.

"Thank you sir, I will repay you someday" Zhang Kai bowed respectfully, people like him deserved his full respect.

"Your talent is too dear to be wasted, let alone confined in a place like this" said the second elder, Zhang Kai sighed.

'I had forgotten that there are people like him' Zhang Kai smiled meaningfully, he really would return the favor someday.

"Thank you sir" he said

"Call me Elder Fan, for now rest first before starting work. Show him his room" Elder Fan instructed his subordinates, Zhang Kai was carried and taken to Elder Fan's residence.

Meanwhile, outside. The city was currently bustling, every side of the city was full of people in neat and formal clothes. They were walking towards a place, which was the city lord's party.

Since everyone was invited, the queue was very long. Of course only for the outside area, more precisely the party for the lower class, they were separated from the main area.

Even so, they were still enthusiastic whether it was for the free food or to meet the host. In essence, everyone was vying to get into the party.

In fact, some have been queuing since yesterday. They were willing to jostle, maybe it was worth it for those who managed to get into the party.

In contrast to the main gate, only the rich were allowed to enter through here. All those who came brought luxurious horse-drawn carriages, as well as their bodyguards.

An zhou had spent a lot of money, just for this party. He didn't want to disappoint his son, he didn't care about the money he spent.

Meanwhile, An Rui was confused in her room. She was both worried and excited, worried that the man she liked wouldn't come. Excited if he came, what would she talk about later.

She really didn't know Bai lan's identity, and it seemed like Bai lan didn't know her identity either. That's why she wanted this party to be a surprise for both her and herself.

"Have you found any information about him?" Asked an rui nervously, she ordered her bodyguards to find information about the man.

"I couldn't find him, it seems that the man kept his identity a secret" he said with a small smile, he actually knew and only he knew it.

She hoped that the man would come too and the two would meet. Then it would be the most romantic thing, she really couldn't wait to see that moment.

"How about my outfit, it's nice" asked An Rui.

"Of course, you're the prettiest at this party." An Rui looked incredulous.

"I'd better get out, everyone must be waiting" muttered An Rui.

Meanwhile, Bai lan was daydreaming in the horse carriage. She was currently on her way to the city lord's party, to attend with her father.

Not only him, but the first and fourth elders were also attending the event. This feast will be a battlefield for the three successors, as well as the other families.

For the upper-class families, gaining connections with the city lord was paramount. Because by gaining a connection with him, the heir's position was already solid.

Bai lan originally didn't know about this party, he was lazy and not in the mood to go out. Especially to go to a party, where there are so many people.

But suddenly, he father came and approached he. His father gave Bai lan the opportunity to improve his reputation by attending the party with him.

Bai lan of course immediately agreed, even though she was very lazy. But he didn't want to disappoint he father again, so Bai lan would try to find supporters there too.

Despite he lack of enthusiasm, "Remember, don't embarrass me there again," he father said, constantly warning her not to make any mistakes at the party.

"Yes, father" Bai lan just nodded, knowing that he father was still angry about yesterday's incident. Even though he had forgiven Bai lan, the look on his face couldn't lie.

Bai lan was actually a little curious too, what the city lord's daughter was like. she'd never come out or known her name, the city lord had completely protected her from the outside world.

Bai lan was sure that the city lord's daughter would be beautiful and charming. If the city lord's face was handsome enough, Bai lan would probably try to get acquainted with the city lord's daughter.

But he knew that his cousins wouldn't let he off that easily. They would definitely try to get to know her too, and so would hundreds of other young men.

"Hope you come too" Bai lan muttered, he hoped she would come too and he would say goodbye first.

In another carriage, there was Bai San who was sitting quietly with his father. Inside the carriage, there were various gifts that Bai San had prepared.

His father even spent money, to prepare gifts for the city lord's daughter. "I'm sure the city lord's daughter will accept this expensive gift" Bai San said confidently.

"Whatever happens, don't let the others go first!" His father warned him sternly, Bai San nodded obediently.

Outside the carriage, there was Qian he sitting in his fancy clothes. He had now changed masters, because Bai lan lost his reputation he decided to move.

Fortunately Bai San was willing to accept him as a servant, he was so happy. Especially after getting her revenge, he life is really at its peak right now.

The Bai family's entourage began to enter the party, they left at the same time to be easily recognized.