March Without Snow paced back and forth outside the car, carrying a medical kit and hesitating to move forward.
She saw that her Young Miss seemed very angry.
If she went over now, would she provoke her further and end up getting scolded herself?
She decided to wait a little longer.
The weather was a bit muggy, but compared to facing an angry Mu Qingxue, March Without Snow felt more willing to stand outside under the scorching sun.
Chongchong pushed the car door open and stepped out. Seeing March Without Snow standing by the front of the car, she paused for a moment before walking straight over.
Shortly after, Chen Xiaoyan and Mu Qingxue both got out of the car as well.
“Sister, help me put some medicine on my right hand. It feels a bit itchy.”
“Okay.”
March Without Snow hurriedly placed the medical kit on the hood of the car and began applying medicine for Chongchong.
Chen Xiaoyan didn’t disturb them. She turned to Mu Qingxue and asked, “Qingxue, did you buy this apartment?”
“Mhm,” Mu Qingxue nodded silently.
“Then the rent from now on…”
“It will be deducted from your salary.”
“That works.”
It had to be paid anyway, so deducting it from her salary was quite convenient.
The two looked at each other in silence.
Chen Xiaoyan didn’t know what else to say. Although the feeling of living under someone else’s roof was a bit uncomfortable, that discomfort instantly vanished when she thought about the high salary.
In life, one must learn to be content.
“Xiaoyan, there’s something I want to tell you.” Mu Qingxue seemed to have gathered some courage, her eyes fixed intently on her.
“What is it?”
“I have been Solo Since Birth until now.”
“…” Chen Xiaoyan was speechless. Why was she telling her something like this?
“I see.”
“So… do you have any thoughts?” Mu Qingxue asked with a nervous expression.
“Not really.”
“Really?” Mu Qingxue was a bit surprised.
Chen Xiaoyan nodded helplessly. “Really, I don’t have any thoughts. Qingxue, if you have something to say, just say it. Don’t pull these weird stunts, okay?”
A smile appeared on Mu Qingxue’s face, and she felt a secret sense of relief. “Alright, I’ll be direct with you from now on.”
Sigh, she didn’t know what had come over her just now.
Had her brain fried?
To think she had come up with such a terrible idea.
Mu Qingxue, oh Mu Qingxue, you really threw away your dignity. Comparing yourself to a little influencer to see who’s better at being seductive?
What is your status?
And what is hers?
Fortunately, Xiaoyan didn’t start overthinking things, otherwise, it would have been difficult to handle.
“Qingxue, there’s something I want to tell you, too,” Chen Xiaoyan suddenly whispered to Mu Qingxue mysteriously.
“Hmm?” Mu Qingxue immediately grew nervous upon hearing there was something to say.
“What is it?” Was it because of what happened just now?
“Actually, I’ve also been Solo Since Birth until now.”
Mu Qingxue was stunned for a moment. Her eyes blinked blankly twice before she couldn’t help but cover her mouth and giggle.
Seeing her like this, a question mark practically popped over Chen Xiaoyan’s head.
Wait, what do you mean by that?
I didn’t laugh at you, and yet you’re laughing at me?
Good grief, you’re going to run out of friends acting like this, Mu Qingxue.
Seeing Chen Xiaoyan’s dissatisfied expression, Mu Qingxue quickly explained, “Don’t misunderstand, I’m not laughing at you, it’s just… oh, anyway, I’m just not laughing at you, okay?”
Chen Xiaoyan’s gaze darkened as she stared at her with dead fish eyes.
Do I look like I believe you?
“Really, Xiaoyan, don’t you believe me?”
“Sure, sure.”
***
Mu Qingxue and Chongchong were heading back.
Chen Xiaoyan personally dropped them off at Qingzhou Airport.
Chongchong waved goodbye reluctantly before walking into the airport with Mu Qingxue.
Regarding these two girls, Chen Xiaoyan really had nothing left to say.
Neither was willing to leave first, and they had been stubborn about it until the end. In the end, there was no choice but to let them travel together.
“Phew—”
Chen Xiaoyan took a deep breath, her face full of relief.
They were finally gone; she didn’t have to be tense anymore.
Time to go home and get a good night’s sleep.
Tomorrow, she’d get back on the game.
Yes, she’d continue playing the game.
She had already realized that this body could no longer be changed back.
Before, she was unwilling to play because she was afraid something would go wrong with her body.
Well, now the problem had already manifested.
She didn’t have to worry anymore; it was practically perfect.
Sigh.
Chen Xiaoyan let out a sigh, a bitter smile tugging at the corner of her mouth.
Right, absolutely perfect.
***
Back at the rented apartment.
Chen Xiaoyan took out her keys, opened the door, and walked inside. She turned to close the door and swapped into her slippers. When she looked up, she saw someone sitting on the sofa in the living room—it was Qianrenxue, dressed in a black and white maid outfit.
“Whoa!” Chen Xiaoyan was startled.
“You…”
Qianrenxue stood up, folded her hands in front of her waist, and bowed to her with a smile.
“Hello, Big Shot Xiaoyan. I am Wu Yao. You can call me Yaoyao. My Game ID is Qianrenxue.”
“I know you’re Qianrenxue. Why didn’t you go back to Zhongzhou with Qingxue? And what’s with this outfit?”
At the airport, she had been wondering why she hadn’t seen Qianrenxue. It turned out she hadn’t left at all.
“The Young Miss said I am to manage this apartment and, while I’m at it, take care of Big Shot Xiaoyan’s daily life.”
Chen Xiaoyan’s mouth twitched. she waved her hands in a hurry to refuse.
“No, no, I can take care of myself. Qianrenxue… ahem, Yaoyao, you should just manage the apartment. You don’t need to take care of me.”
“This is an order from the Young Miss.” Wu Yao’s voice was soft, yet it carried an air of authority that brooked no refusal.
The implication was clear: I only listen to the Young Miss; you don’t count.
“It’s really not necessary,” Chen Xiaoyan said, caught between laughter and tears.
“It’s no trouble. Taking care of people is my job. I hope you won’t refuse, Big Shot. This way, I can report back to the Young Miss.”
“Alright then.” Since things had reached this point, Chen Xiaoyan could only reluctantly agree.
“However, I have one condition.”
“Please speak, Big Shot Xiaoyan.”
“Don’t call me ‘Big Shot’ anymore. Just call me Xiaoyan… actually, Sister Xiaoyan is better.” Thinking about the way the others treated Mu Qingxue, Chen Xiaoyan decided to elevate her title slightly.
“This…”
Seeing Wu Yao hesitate, Chen Xiaoyan decided to use a heavier hand. She immediately put on a cold face. “What? If you can’t even agree to this, then you shouldn’t bother taking care of me.”
Wu Yao furrowed her brows. After thinking it over, she agreed.
“Alright, Sister Xiaoyan.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaoyan’s face instantly bloomed into a smile.
“That’s the spirit.”
Having said that, she stretched and walked toward the kitchen.
Before long, she ran back out and asked Wu Yao awkwardly, “Um, Yaoyao, do you know how to cook?”
“I do.”
“Then tonight, how about you show off your skills?”
“Certainly, Sister Xiaoyan.”
“Why are you being so polite? I’m not your Young Miss. Just treat me normally.” Chen Xiaoyan felt quite helpless regarding Wu Yao’s attitude.
Whether in terms of personality, etiquette, or ability, Wu Yao was exceptionally strong.
She was a Career Woman in every sense of the word.
And yet, such a Career Woman had to wear a maid outfit to take care of her?
The feeling was quite satisfying, but it was mostly awkward.
After all, a Career Woman should look like a Career Woman.
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