chapter 2 Go live outside

"It's really Jonathan!"
After Jonathan Ye nodded gently, the surprise on the beautiful woman's face faded, replaced by a look of delight.
"Come in, let me have a good look at you!"
Ignoring the dust on Jonathan's body, she pulled him inside, sizing him up.
"You've grown taller in these years!"
Jonathan smiled and said, "It's been six years, I'm surprised Aunt He still remembers how I looked!"
The beautiful woman, Maya He, had unexpectedly become acquainted with Jonathan during these eight years. Back then, Jonathan had nothing and was in dire straits. It was Maya He who lent him a hand, a gesture he always remembered and for which he was very grateful.
"How could I forget? Back then, I was lost in the mountains and you led the way. It was uncertain whether I could have made it out without you!"
Maya He's smile was full of warmth as she looked at Jonathan, clearly very happy.
"Aunt He, I came here this time to"
As Jonathan was speaking, he reached into his bag to take something out, but Maya He was quicker, setting his shoulder bag down.
"Let's not talk about that now, Jonathan, go and take a shower first. I'll find some clothes for you to change into!"
After saying this, she pushed Jonathan towards the bathroom.
Unable to refuse, Jonathan complied. As he was heading to the corridor, suddenly a burst of light footsteps came from the stairs, followed by a scream.
"Ah!"
"Who are you, and what are you doing in my house?"
Jonathan looked over calmly. At the top of the stairs stood a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl.
Her face was natural, without makeup, delicate and clean. Her long, lustrous black hair flowed down to her waist. She wore cartoon slippers, revealing her cute toes.
Standing about 165 cm tall, she wore a pink skirt, and her long, white legs were eye-catching.
Such a girl would undoubtedly be considered a school belle in any school.
At the moment, she was staring at Jonathan with wide, frightened eyes.
Jonathan didn't respond, and Maya He quickly explained, "Aurora, this is Jonathan. Don't be alarmed!"
After speaking, she turned to Jonathan: "Jonathan, you go ahead and shower!"
Jonathan nodded and walked into the bathroom, his gaze moving away from the girl.
The girl walked down the stairs, looking confusedly at Maya He.
"Mom, who is he? Dressed in rags, why is he in our house?"
Maya He sat the girl down on the sofa and smiled, "Aurora, do you remember the man I told you about, who led me out of the woods in Ganxi?"
"That's him?"
The girl seemed incredulous.
"Yes, he just came over. Maybe he's having a tough time, that's why he's dressed like that. You mustn't look down on him, he's a kind-hearted young man!"
Aurora nodded but felt somewhat disdainful.
She was accustomed to being around affluent friends. When had she ever interacted with a shabbily dressed boy?
Especially since this boy was using their bathroom. The thought of his dirty clothes made her feel a bit nauseous.
"Jonathan, I've left some clothes here for you, change into them after your shower!"
Maya He placed the clothes near the bathroom, and Jonathan acknowledged from inside.
Ten minutes later, the bathroom door opened, and Maya He turned to look, her eyes lighting up.
"Jonathan, you're done? You've grown into such a handsome young man in these years!"
The girl, hearing this, scoffed.
"Handsome? He looks like a beggar, how can he be called handsome?"
She didn't take Jonathan seriously at all. A mere glance was enough to make her pause.
At the bathroom door stood a young man of extraordinary beauty, about 185 cm tall, with a well-proportioned figure. Wearing the shirt and casual pants Maya He had found for him, he looked fresh and natural.
Especially his eyes, dark and deep, they were like the universe of stars.
Aurora, though never priding herself on her looks, knew her appeal. In school, she was the acknowledged school belle, with countless admirers and love letters enough to fill half a desk drawer.
Even the prominent figures in her school couldn't hide their admiration for her, always courteous and attentive. However, in Jonathan's eyes, she only saw calmness, as if she were just an ordinary person.
"Hello!"
After a moment of astonishment, she extended her hand to shake Jonathan's.
Jonathan Ye looked at Aurora Xiao, reaching out his hand. His gaze was clear, unaffected by her appearance.
Aurora Xiao was slightly startled. She was used to being fawned over, and those who liked her would always show excessive concern and care, which she ignored. Therefore, some tried the opposite approach, feigning indifference to gain her attention.
Wise and worldly, she was unimpressed by such tactics. She thought Jonathan's behavior was an attempt to draw her attention.
Even now that Jonathan was cleaned up, she hadn't regarded him highly. Regardless of his current clean appearance, in her eyes, he was nowhere close to the influential figures at her school.
In the end, connections and background mattered, not looks. How many high-ranking individuals were known for their handsomeness?
Though Jonathan was pleasing to the eye, she judged from Maya He's description that he was just a rural lad, perhaps even reliant on manual labor for a living. He couldn't compare to the wealthy and influential suitors she was used to.
Little did she know, Jonathan hardly cared about her opinion.
After eight years of life-and-death challenges, Jonathan's perspective had far surpassed that of ordinary people. Even the most beautiful women could not stir his heart.
"Aunt He, I came to"
He turned to Maya He, ready to explain his purpose.
"That's alright, you don't need to explain anything to Aunt He, I understand!"
Before Jonathan could finish, Maya He patted his shoulder, took out a thousand yuan from her wallet, and stuffed it into his pocket.
"Jonathan, take this money for now. If you want to buy some clothes or anything, let Aurora take you shopping!"
"I have some matters to attend to at the company, so I need to step out!"
"You can stay at our house until you find a suitable place."
Maya He rushed through her words and left the house, giving Jonathan no chance to speak.
Jonathan wore a puzzled expression, realizing that Maya He thought he was in dire straits and had nowhere to go, so she offered him money and a place to stay.