Shen Nuan was carried into the car by him. She did not even have time to grab her bag, and at that moment, she had no mind to worry about anything else.
“Fu Shijing, are you really willing to hire me?”
Just to be safe, Shen Nuan asked again, afraid that he might change his mind.
The man’s expression turned stern.
“Do I look like I’m joking, or do you think I’m not worthy of your trust?”
“Of course I trust you.”
After hearing his answer, Shen Nuan was ecstatic.
【Wow~ Big Boss, we succeeded!】999 spun around happily.
“Thank you for giving me a chance.”
Overcome with excitement, Shen Nuan hugged him tightly and rubbed her little head against his chest, accidentally brushing against one of his sensitive spots.
Fu Shijing stiffened, and the tips of his ears quickly turned red.
“If you keep moving around, walk by yourself,” he warned.
Shen Nuan laughed awkwardly and immediately behaved herself.
“I heard from Dad yesterday that you and your friends helped our family repay those ten million. I’ll work hard and pay you back.”
“It has nothing to do with me.”
Shen Nuan knew that Fu Shijing was not surprised. There was no need to guess. Zhou Wensi definitely had not kept it a secret.
“But thank you all the same.”
She did not expose his involvement. Keeping things vague was better. If she made it too obvious and he became wary, it would only hurt her.
Once again, Fu Shijing conveniently dropped her off on the way home. Shen Nuan felt incredibly lucky. She had ridden in his car several days in a row.
Although they had spent time alone together, she had not earned much money.
He always left immediately after dropping her off. Shen Nuan could only watch him leave. She had wanted to invite him inside, but she failed.
After returning home, Shen Nuan told her parents about her new job with Fu Shijing. Since she would be moving in, there was no way to hide it.
Shen Xiao and Ruan Jingya objected unanimously.
“Dad, you promised to give me one month.”
Thankfully, Shen Nuan had already talked to her father about this the previous night.
“Nuan Nuan, I did promise, but I never expected you’d go work there.”
Shen Xiao regretted agreeing.
“Dad, trust me. I’m going there to work. Even if I had ulterior motives, someone as perceptive as Fu Shijing would see through them, wouldn’t he?”
“I’m worried you’ll suffer.”
“I won’t, Dad.”
“Nuan Nuan, I’m worried he’ll make things difficult for you. If you want to earn money, you can find another job.”
Ruan Jingya could not relax either.
“But I want to take responsibility for myself. No matter what happens in this month, I won’t regret it.”
Shen Nuan’s eyes reddened.
“Mom, I can’t stay under your and Dad’s protection forever. I should learn to stand on my own. Please believe that I can handle things well.”
Ruan Jingya and Shen Xiao exchanged a glance, hearts aching for their daughter.
They knew they had to let go, but they also had too many worries.
Halfway Mountain Forest Villa.
Shen Nuan arrived at Fu Shijing’s residence with excitement in her heart.
After two days, she had finally persuaded her parents and secured one month.
In reality, she only had twenty-five days left.
She had chased Fu Shijing for more than eleven months. No matter how shamelessly persistent she had been, she had never managed to step into his world, let alone enter his home. Even though she was here as a servant, it was already an incredible achievement for Shen Nuan.
Moreover, Fu Shijing usually did not stay at the Fu family estate, which meant they would have even more opportunities to interact.
Standing outside the villa with her suitcase, Shen Nuan’s heart fluttered.
【Little Nine, I’ve finally come to his house.】
999 was equally excited.
【Big Boss, do your best. Your chance to survive is right in front of you.】
【Mm, let’s do this.】
Taking a deep breath, Shen Nuan gathered her courage and rang the doorbell.
Inside the living room, Butler Zhou reported respectfully, “Sir, the personal assistant you requested has arrived.”
Fu Shijing rose from the sofa.
“Let her in.”
“Yes, Sir.”
He should have already left for work, but he wanted to see how her foot was doing on her first day and was even curious whether she would adapt well.
Soon, Shen Nuan entered the living room under the guidance of one of the servants.
“Fu… Sir.”
When she saw Fu Shijing, she instinctively wanted to call him by name. But remembering that they were now employer and employee, she changed her form of address.
“Butler Zhou, arrange for someone to teach her.”
“Yes, Sir.”
Fu Shijing stopped beside her and glanced at her foot, noticing that she had entered without any abnormalities in her gait.
“If you need anything, find Butler Zhou.”
Shen Nuan nodded vigorously.
“Yes, Sir! I’ll work hard.”
The corners of his lips lifted slightly. After giving his instructions, he left.
Filled with enthusiasm, Shen Nuan bowed politely to Butler Zhou.
“Hello, Butler Zhou.”
Since she and Fu Shijing were now in a superior-subordinate relationship, she had to maintain good relationships if she wanted to earn enough money smoothly.
“Shen Nuan, you’ll be responsible for Sir’s daily needs. First, follow Aunt Wang and change into your uniform. After that, she’ll explain your duties.”
Butler Zhou thought inwardly that the personal assistant personally chosen by the boss could not possibly be treated like ordinary servants. After all, Sir had never brought a woman home before, and Shen Nuan was the first.
Shen Nuan smiled sweetly.
“Yes, Butler Zhou.”
“Aunt Wang, take her.”
At Butler Zhou’s command, Aunt Wang smiled.
“Come with me.”
Shen Nuan followed Aunt Wang to the logistics department and received her uniform. During their conversation, she learned that the number one rule in the villa was that servants must not harbor improper thoughts toward the employer.
But she had come precisely because of Fu Shijing.
After receiving the clothes, Shen Nuan took off her coat, changed into the uniform, and tied up her hair, making herself look energetic.
Aunt Wang could not help sighing.
“They say clothes make the man, but I think appearance matters too. Nuan Nuan, look at you. You look so beautiful in this.”
Shen Nuan blushed from the praise.
“Thank you, Aunt Wang. Actually, everyone looks the same.”
“Not at all. You have a good figure and you’re beautiful. Everything looks good on you.”
The original owner’s character in the novel had been stupid, malicious, and a pretty vase with no brains. Therefore, Shen Nuan naturally had beauty and a great figure.
As they chatted, they gradually became more familiar.
“Nuan Nuan, did you just graduate?”
“I graduated two years ago.”
Though she had barely worked in those two years.
Aunt Wang warmly advised, “Work hard. Although you’re Sir’s assistant, the salary and benefits here are much better than outside. Since you’re young, let me remind you, absolutely don’t develop feelings for Sir.”
“I understand, Aunt Wang.”
Shen Nuan agreed readily. Naturally, she could not openly admit that she had come for Fu Shijing.
Throughout the day, she followed Aunt Wang’s arrangements. The tasks themselves were simple, but she had to understand the details, especially his habits, and avoid making mistakes.
For example, when approaching the master bedroom in the morning, she had to knock first and not disturb Sir’s sleep.
She could not make noise while Sir was home.
She could not appear recklessly when he was working.
She had to remain on standby whenever Sir was home.
And there were more than twenty strict rules she had to follow.
Just memorizing his habits and the villa regulations took Shen Nuan an entire hour.
To avoid making mistakes, she had to remember everything perfectly.
Since Fu Shijing had not returned, she had no opportunity to see him.
At nine in the evening, Shen Nuan waited in her little room, occasionally checking outside.
【Little Nine, why isn’t he back yet?】
Since she was assigned a room on the first floor while his bedroom was upstairs, she would know as soon as he returned.
According to the villa rules, servants could not wander around after eight in the evening. But Shen Nuan was an exception. Though officially his personal assistant, she was essentially his personal maid and had to remain available until ten o’clock.
【The male lead is probably attending social engagements. He may come back very late.】Little Nine guessed.
【I really hope he comes back soon.】
Although she had entered his house, they could only spend time together in the mornings and evenings. Morning interactions were uncertain because cleaning time was after he left for work, so she had to seize every opportunity at night.
Around ten o’clock, Shen Nuan heard movement outside and hurriedly tidied herself before rushing to the master bedroom.
As soon as he opened the door, a pleasant voice greeted him.
“Sir, you’re back.”
Seeing Shen Nuan standing obediently at the entrance in her black and white maid uniform, Fu Shijing raised his eyebrows slightly. She had not gone to sleep.
“What are you doing in my room?”
Although she wore a maid’s uniform, it only added a touch of playfulness to her beauty.
“Waiting for you, Sir.”
Just as he reached for his tie, Shen Nuan hurried over.
“Sir, let me.”
As she approached, a faint fragrance drifted into his nose. Not only did he not find it irritating, he found it pleasant.
But he had never let anyone remove his tie before.
“No need.”
“It’s alright. It’s my duty.”
Afraid that he would refuse, Shen Nuan practically stuck herself to him and enthusiastically started removing his tie.
Her movements were rough enough that Fu Shijing almost got strangled, so he simply stood still and let her continue.
【Ding~, fifty thousand yuan credited to the account.】
【Little Nine, this counts too?】Shen Nuan asked in surprise.
999 nodded.
【The System considers this fawning over the male lead, so it counts.】
【Then I’m even more motivated.】
After removing his tie, Shen Nuan’s eyes shifted to his suit jacket.
“Sir must be tired. Let me help you take off your coat.”
“No…”
Before he could finish, she had already started.
Fu Shijing had thought she would struggle to adapt, but she had adjusted remarkably well, so well that she was this enthusiastic.
【Ding~, fifty thousand yuan credited to the account.】
Seeing him head toward the bathroom, Shen Nuan followed right behind him.
“What are you doing?”
Fu Shijing stopped and looked at the flattering woman.
“I’m serving Sir. An assistant can’t be lazy. Are you taking a bath? I’ll prepare the water.”
She immediately went to run the bath.
Looking at the busy woman, Fu Shijing saw no reluctance on her face, only joy.
【Ding~, fifty thousand yuan credited to the account.】
“Sir, the bath is ready. I’ll prepare your pajamas.”
“What are you so happy about?”
Her enthusiasm far exceeded Fu Shijing’s expectations. He grabbed her slender wrist and stopped her from leaving.
【Ding~, one hundred thousand yuan credited to the account.】
Another hundred thousand!
Shen Nuan was thrilled. Just holding her hand earned a hundred thousand. If she kissed him, who knew how much she’d get?
Her gaze was too intense, making Fu Shijing uncomfortable.
“I’m happy because…”
She paused deliberately.
“I think I must have been a carbonated drink in my previous life. Sir, do you know why?”
Fu Shijing raised an eyebrow.
“Why?”
“Because every time I see you, I bubble over with happiness. That’s why I’m happy.”
【Big Boss, that pickup line is so cheesy.】999 covered his eyes in embarrassment, though he secretly enjoyed it.
【I read so many cheesy pickup lines, I have to use them eventually.】
Though even Shen Nuan felt embarrassed, she figured there was no harm. As long as she wasn’t embarrassed, the awkwardness belonged to someone else.
For a moment, Fu Shijing almost got lost in her sweet words, but he maintained his cold expression.
“Did I hire you to work, or for something else?”
“Hehe, of course to work.”
Shen Nuan smiled awkwardly. Clearly, cheesy pickup lines were ineffective.
“Are you going to bathe, Sir? I can scrub your back.”
She volunteered enthusiastically.
“Get out.”
“Oh.”
As she walked away, she turned around unwillingly.
“Sir, I really can scrub your back.”
Fu Shijing shut the door firmly, cutting off a certain woman’s gaze.
Knock knock knock!
Not long afterward, someone knocked.
Ignoring it, he then heard her voice from outside.
“Sir, you forgot your pajamas and… your underwear.”
Her voice became quieter and quieter.
Fu Shijing paused while undressing before opening the door.
Shen Nuan immediately raised her hands.
“Without your permission, I didn’t dare touch your clothes. Though I can get them if you want.”
She genuinely wanted to serve him.
“No need. You can go to sleep.”
After giving her a glance, he took the clothes and headed back into the bathroom.
Sleep?
After finally waiting for him to come home, she did not want to sleep so early.
Calculating quickly, Shen Nuan realized that to earn over eighty million yuan within this period, she needed to make three or four million every day, yet she had not even earned one million today.
Ten minutes later, after his bath, Fu Shijing emerged and saw her standing obediently outside, clearly with ulterior motives.
“Why haven’t you left yet?”
Shen Nuan smiled gently and moved closer.
“Sir, you must be tired. I can give you a massage.”
Massage?
Fu Shijing glanced at her fair little hands. They looked so delicate. Could they even apply enough force?
“No need.”
Rejected again, Shen Nuan immediately changed targets.
“Your hair is still wet. Let me dry it for you.”
She quickly grabbed a hair dryer and was about to start when Fu Shijing took it from her.
“No need. I can handle it myself.”
This wasn’t allowed, that wasn’t allowed.
Shen Nuan wanted to cry. Why was serving him so difficult?
Pouting, she said pitifully, “Sir, let me dry your hair. You can rest.”
“No need. You can leave.”
“Then… good night, Sir.”
Disappointed, Shen Nuan returned to her room.
Sigh. Another missed opportunity to make money.
Since she had been waiting for him, she had missed dinner and was starving. She secretly grabbed an apple from the living room to fill her stomach.
【Fu Shijing is really preserving himself for the female lead. Being a devoted bootlicker is so difficult.】
She had thought that moving into his house would help her earn more money, but the first day had already dealt her a blow.
【If he didn’t preserve himself, he wouldn’t be the male lead. It’s a sweet romance novel after all.】
999 was also chewing an imaginary apple.
【And here I am dreaming of kissing him. If the author knew, wouldn’t I be written out immediately?】Shen Nuan worried.
999 shuddered and thought for a while.
【Relax, Big Boss. The author probably doesn’t know.】
【I wonder how much money I’d earn by kissing Fu Shijing. If it pays enough, I wouldn’t mind holding him down and kissing him all over.】
【As far as I know, the male lead’s first kiss is still intact. The reward would multiply many times over.】
Taking a big bite of her apple, Shen Nuan silently made up her mind.
【Fu Shijing, I will definitely kiss you.】
Inside the bedroom, Fu Shijing, lying in bed, suddenly felt his nose itch.
He picked up his phone and glanced at the time. It was already eleven o’clock.
Had she gone to sleep?
Realizing that his thoughts were wandering, Fu Shijing found it strange.
Why was he thinking about her?
And not just once.
He had thought about her many times today.