The Beauty CEO's Personal Expert-Chapter 1367 - 1675: Yao Zhensheng

"Your home?" Ling Chen asked in surprise, "Then... how did I end up at your place?"

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Someone entrusted you to me and asked me to take care of you. You seem to be recovering well. Come, eat something first, and later help me repair the house. This place hasn’t been lived in for many years, and it’s not suitable for living now."

Seeing the buns and water brought by the middle-aged man, Ling Chen couldn’t contain his hunger. He hadn’t eaten or drunk for days, and his stomach was already empty. In no time, Ling Chen devoured five buns, drank the water, and wiped his mouth, saying contentedly, "Thank you, Mr. Yao!"

"No need for thanks."

"Mr. Yao, I still don’t know your name?"

"My name is Yao Zhensheng, just call me Mr. Yao."

"Mr. Yao, can you tell me who entrusted me to you?" Ling Chen asked curiously. He was eager to know who had rescued him from the basement.

"Sorry," Yao Zhensheng shook his head and said, "I can’t answer that question. I promised that person I wouldn’t reveal their identity. You just need to know that person doesn’t mean any harm to you." Without waiting for Ling Chen to ask more, Yao Zhensheng brushed the grass off his pants, stood up, and said, "Alright, since you’re full, come and help. We need to fix this house today; otherwise, we won’t have anywhere to stay tonight."

"Um... Mr. Yao, can I make a phone call to my family? I’ve been missing for so many days, they must be worried."

"Don’t worry, it’ll be fine." Yao Zhensheng said as he climbed a ladder, carrying straw to the roof and starting to repair it.

Ling Chen looked around and saw nothing nearby except fields. The nearest building was over a hundred meters away. After hesitating for a moment, Ling Chen decided to help Yao Zhensheng. After all, Yao Zhensheng knew the person who saved him. Besides, he had many unanswered questions and hoped to find some answers from Yao Zhensheng.

Seeing Ling Chen climb onto the roof, a bright smile appeared on Yao Zhensheng’s face, as if he was quite pleased.

After two whole hours, Ling Chen and Yao Zhensheng finally finished repairing the entire roof, laying a new layer of straw. They also collected wood, cutting it into flat planks to seal the drafty spots in the house. However, even though the house was repaired, they couldn’t make furniture inside, leaving it looking very bare.

Yao Zhensheng seemed quite satisfied. "Come, I’ll take you to get some food. After working hard all afternoon, we deserve a reward."

Without resting, Ling Chen quickly followed Yao Zhensheng toward the mountains north of the field. Along the way, Ling Chen spotted many wild rabbits and pheasants. Wow! There’s quite a lot of game on this mountain.

Yao Zhensheng broke off some branches from a tree, sharpened the ends with a knife, making some simple spears, and handed them to Ling Chen, "I heard you’re skilled, so I’ll leave the hunting to you."

Ling Chen nodded and gladly agreed. In no time, using the spears, he had caught several wild rabbits and pheasants. Carrying their game, the two returned full-handed to the house’s side.

"You go rest first, I’ll prepare the food." Yao Zhensheng said while skillfully cutting and cleaning the game.

Ling Chen sat quietly, occasionally glancing at Yao Zhensheng, observing this extraordinary middle-aged man.

"Mr. Yao, where is your home?" Ling Chen asked. The house beside him had just been repaired, and inside it was a mess, with thick dust showing that no one had lived there for years. Yao Zhensheng must have lived elsewhere before.

"You mean my home?" Yao Zhensheng turned and glanced at Ling Chen, smiling as he said, "Actually, I don’t know where my home is. I’ve stayed in many places and only recently returned here. Although the world is vast, I prefer these quiet and peaceful places."

"You don’t have family?"

Yao Zhensheng shook his head, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes, "I haven’t had family for a long time. Over the years, I’ve forgotten what it’s like to have family around." He looked at Ling Chen and said, "I actually envy you, having so many people who care about you. You’ll never know what loneliness feels like."

"Mr. Yao, if you’re willing, you could leave with me. My friends could become your friends too." Ling Chen suggested.

Yao Zhensheng chuckled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, but I’m used to living alone."

As they chatted, the aroma of the roasting game under the flames became more intense, making Ling Chen’s mouth water. Taking the roasted chicken handed over by Yao Zhensheng, Ling Chen tore off a drumstick and took a big bite, savoring the juicy and flavorful taste.

"It’s a pity..." Ling Chen lamented, "If only we had some wine now."

Yao Zhensheng laughed heartily and said, "I almost forgot. Wait a moment!" With that, he went to the side of the house, found a shovel, and began digging into the ground. Shortly, Yao Zhensheng unearthed two jars of wine.

"Here, try this, it’s been buried for decades."

Without hesitation, Ling Chen took a swig from the jar. The rich and aromatic wine flowed down his throat, and Ling Chen’s eyes lit up. He had thought the wine he drank at Du Kang’s was the best, but compared to this wine, Du Kang’s couldn’t compare at all.

"How is it?"

"Excellent wine, the best I’ve ever had in my life." Ling Chen praised without reservation.

"This is probably the only time you’ll taste this wine in your life."

After they were full, Ling Chen and Yao Zhensheng sat outside the house, chatting by the fire. "Mr. Yao, you really can’t tell me who saved me?"

"It’s not that I don’t want to tell you, but I promised someone I wouldn’t reveal their identity. Rest assured, he means no harm, and you’ll be able to return in a couple of days."

"Didn’t he leave any message?" Ling Chen found it strange. There had to be a reason for someone to rescue him and bring him here.

Yao Zhensheng nodded, "He left a message for you, but now’s not the time to tell you. Get some rest, and I’ll let you know tomorrow morning." With that, Yao Zhensheng belched and stood up, saying, "I drank a bit too much, so I’ll head to bed first. You should rest early too; there’s plenty to do tomorrow."