Just as Penelope said.
After opening the door to the basement, Su Mengdie immediately saw the Head Maid waiting crouched at the entrance.
“Miss~”
The Head Maid lifted the hem of her skirt and bowed, her gaze secretly drifting toward Penelope behind Su Mengdie.
“She seems fine?”
In her eyes, Su Mengdie’s face wasn’t flushed, she wasn’t out of breath, and she walked normally—she didn’t look like someone who’d just received a severe punishment.
On the contrary, it was the ‘Young Lady’ who seemed a bit strange?
“You… mmph~!”
Just as Su Mengdie was about to speak, the person standing behind her suddenly sprinkled salt right onto her ‘wound’!
The scorching pain made her let out an embarrassing sound, and her pressed-together legs quivered slightly.
There was no need to guess—it was definitely Penelope’s doing!
But what did she want?!
Was she trying to embarrass her?
But this was her own body, so what good would that do Penelope?
Su Mengdie turned to glare at her, but Penelope just wore a mischievous grin, utterly unconcerned.
This girl…
She didn’t care at all about embarrassing herself—she just wanted to have some fun!
“Young Lady?”
Su Mengdie’s sudden moan startled the Head Maid beside her.
However, just as she was about to come over and check, Su Mengdie raised a hand to stop her.
“I’m fine… just a little tired. Have Su Mengdie help me back to my room. It’s a rare weekend, the big cleaning is done, so you should get some rest too~”
She couldn’t let the Head Maid come close right now.
Otherwise, with her keen observation, she’d discover the problem instantly.
But what Su Mengdie didn’t know was that, even without letting the Head Maid get close, her abnormalities were already obvious—
As Penelope helped Su Mengdie walk past, the Head Maid immediately noticed her trembling body and the stockings dampened by some unknown liquid.
‘Those must be marks left accidentally when washing with water?’
The Head Maid had handled punishments before, so she knew exactly what this meant.
“Could it be…?”
A bold guess floated into the Head Maid’s mind, but she quickly brushed it aside.
“No way, Xiaodie punished the Young Lady… Why would I think something so strange? I must be too tired!”
After shaking her head vigorously, she turned to look at the Punishment Room and let out a deep sigh—
Ever since the Young Lady took charge of this house, she had been acting willfully.
And today, just for ‘breaking a vase’, she punished Su Mengdie, who’d grown up playing with her, chilling that poor girl’s heart.
If the Young Lady keeps going on like this, there will surely be big trouble…
As the maid the Young Lady trusted most, she thought maybe it was time she did something.
“Looks like it’s time to contact that person…”
“Young Lady, you did that on purpose just now, didn’t you!”
As soon as the two returned to the Young Lady’s room, Su Mengdie immediately began demanding answers.
She could let it go in the Punishment Room—after all, it was just the two of them.
But just now, the Head Maid was standing right there in the basement corridor, and she still dared act so recklessly—how outrageous!
Yet, faced with Su Mengdie’s questioning, Penelope simply covered her mouth and giggled, not planning to admit anything.
“What is Su Mengdie talking about? I don’t understand… All right~, hurry and turn on the computer for me, I need to get to work.”
Damn it, she dares do it but won’t admit it.
She’d better hope she doesn’t mess up next time, or she won’t hear the end of it!
Though annoyed, Su Mengdie still helped the Young Lady turn on her computer.
After all, this job was tied to her little stash of money, and besides the Chief Steward, only the Young Lady could do it now.
“It’s ready~”
“Mm, Su Mengdie, come sit here.”
As soon as Penelope sat down at the computer, she patted her own thigh, signaling for Su Mengdie to come sit.
“Eh?”
Leaving aside the spot…
All the matters the Young Lady had to deal with were confidential.
How could an outsider like her be allowed to see them?
Was this a test?
“Young Lady, these are all core secrets of the Company. I’d better not get involved.”
“Su Mengdie, did you forget something… You’re the Young Lady now!”
“As the heir to the Jinzhi Family, if you can’t manage the family business, what do you think those wolves eyeing this position in the family will do?”
That’s right, Penelope wasn’t the only heir to the Jinzhi Family—she just outperformed the others, bringing the most benefit to the family, which was why the Chief Steward decided to make her the heir.
But this was only temporary.
If she ever made a big mistake and caused great losses to the family, those always watching her would immediately report to the Chief Steward, ruining her reputation.
By then, not to mention switching their bodies back, both she and the Young Lady would be out on the streets…
She didn’t want that kind of outcome!
“Young Lady, I understand… but I have another question.”
“Mm, go ahead.”
“You and I only switched bodies, it doesn’t affect work, so can’t I just call the Young Lady over whenever something like this comes up?”
To be honest, Su Mengdie still didn’t want to get involved in the Jinzhi Family’s affairs.
As the saying goes, the more you know, the more dangerous it is.
Once she learned the Jinzhi Family’s secrets, would she ever be allowed to leave?
However, when Penelope heard her question, a symbol of rage instantly appeared on her forehead.
“So you’re saying I have to help you do the maid’s work, and then do my own work too?”
How convenient for her!
“That’s not what I meant…”
Su Mengdie really hadn’t thought that far, but she couldn’t change the Young Lady’s mind.
After being scolded roundly, she finally sat awkwardly on Penelope’s lap.
Hiss~!
Her butt still hurt a little.
But thankfully, her own thighs were soft and plump, much more comfortable than sitting directly on a chair.
“That’s better! But next time, remember not to sit sideways—straddle me~”
Penelope nodded in satisfaction.
Wha…!
Such an embarrassing position, she couldn’t accept it!
“Young Lady…”
“Shh~! Quiet, I’m working, watch carefully!”
Penelope issued another firm command, and once again, Su Mengdie silently accepted.
All the Company’s communication was through encrypted email.
Taking advantage of the time between replies, Penelope would occasionally knead Su Mengdie’s soft, stocking-clad thighs, driving her into a flustered state.
“Young Lady!”
Su Mengdie couldn’t understand—this was her own body, what was so interesting about touching it?
“Su Mengdie, you just don’t get it. Some things only feel precious once you’ve lost them.”
It was as if Penelope could read her mind, answering her unspoken question directly.
But was that really how this saying was supposed to be used?
She hadn’t lost her body…
“Of course, there’s also… Su Mengdie is just too cute, I couldn’t help myself~”
Penelope smiled with narrowed eyes.
C-cute?!
What was she talking about!
Su Mengdie looked at her in confusion, her face flushing even redder.
“Young Lady, this is your body. Isn’t it strange to compliment yourself like that…”
“No, I’m not talking about the body—I’m talking about you, Su Mengdie!”
Eh~!!!
No way, what did the Young Lady mean by that!
How could she tease her like this!
Su Mengdie’s mind was a total mess, her heart pounding and her breathing growing rapid.
Seeing the timing was right, Penelope smiled and showed Su Mengdie the butterfly necklace.
“So, Su Mengdie, you’re so adorable—why did you steal this necklace from my jewelry box? Can you explain that to me?”
This is…!