"No!" An Mei screamed angrily. "You cannot fire me."
"Why?"
"Because you need me," An Mei snorted unhappily. Suddenly, she crossed her arms over her chest and smiled at Bai Liyue provocatively. There was a flash of victory in her eyes as if she was sure that she was going to win this battle. "Miss Chen, I think you are forgetting your current circumstances. In this situation, who do you think will work for you? You are a woman, moreover, you look quite delicate. Being from a rich background, I am sure your pretty soft hands -"
"Get straight to the main point." Bai Liyue said coldly.
An Mei smirked. "Don't mind my harsh words, Miss Chen but what I am trying to say is that with your stinking reputation, nobody will come to work for you. You should be glad that I am willing to work for you, despite your loose character. You should be grateful."
"I know I have done a mistake by taking behind your back. But I promise, Miss Chen, that from here on, I will never gossip about you. I will mind my mouth so please accept my apology. Let's forget about this episode, shall we?"
Bai Liyue looked at the arrogant maid as if she was looking at an idiot person. For the first time, in her life, she had ever come across a servant as bold and as stupid as this girl. She wondered what kind of education did this girl receive to talk to her in that kind of a superior tone. Without saying anything, Bai Liyue kept the glass on the counter and walked out of the kitchen.
Seeing this, An Mei burst out into laughter. "Hahaha... Oh my god!!! That was so satisfying. Hahaha... I never thought that one day, I would be able to talk to Chen Ziyue like this. This was so fun. Hahaha!!!! I didn't think that she would simply walk away."
Li Yu gasped in shock and took a step away from her. This An Mei, this woman.... she looks crazy!!!
What is wrong with her brain?
How can she talk to Miss Chen in that tone?
Seeing her reaction, An Mei snorted coldly. "Li Yu, you, why didn't you tell me that she was standing behind me? Did you want to see me get fired? Aren't we friends? Aren't we both maids? Shouldn't you help me in such kind of situation? How could you bully me like that?"
Li Yu: "............." (Since when did we become friends?!?!?!? I don't even know you properly!!!)
"Anyways, I will forgive you this time. Next time, if you dare to repeat this again, I will get you fired directly," An Mei warned.
Li Yu: "............" (Crazy woman, have you forgotten that you are just a maid like me? Who gave you the right to fire me?)
"Hey, c'mon, don't look at me like I am crazy," An Mei pouted her lips. Li Yu's face was quite expressive and hence, she could clearly read what was going on in her mind. "Didn't I tell you that I won't be fired? See! I was correct. Chen Ziyue needs us and hence, we can do anything we want. She will never fire us."
"Li Yu, you should be as bold as me. Don't be scared, from today onwards, I will be your backing." An Mei patted her chest proudly and grabbed Li Yu's hand. "Infact, I am thinking about asking Chen Ziyue to give us a raise. What do you think, Li Yu? Do you want a raise?"
Li Yu bit her lips anxiously. I simply want you to let go of me!!! Crazy woman, let go of me!!!!
She glanced at the door from time to time, praying that Miss Chen would be back soon. She didn't want to stay with this crazy woman anymore. Who knows what will this woman do?
Bwah..... woo... woo... Miss Chen, where are you? Why did you leave me alone with this crazy woman? What if I get infected by staying close to her? I want to go home. Woo..... woo.....
Miss Chen, come, save me!!!
It was as if the universe had heard her cries, Bai Liyue entered the kitchen. The moment Li Yu saw Bai Liyue, her eyes shone brightly as if she was seeing her savior. She wanted to push the crazy woman away from her and hide behind her employer. However, she stopped herself from doing so. She looked at her employer desperately, hoping that Bai Liyue would get this crazy woman away from her.
Bai Liyue looked at the situation inside the kitchen. Seeing Li Yu's 'I want to cry but I cannot cry' face, she felt guilty. It was all her fault. She should have done a proper background check before hiring An Mei, this crazy maid.
"Miss Chen, do you need something?" An Mei inquired when she noticed Bai Liyue's presence. She left Li Yu's hand and smiled at Bai Liyue.
"Here." Bai Liyue said, keeping a bundle of notes on the counter. "Take it."
As soon as An Mei saw the money infront of her, her eyes shined brightly. Her cheeks flushed with happiness and she picked up the bundle of notes happily. "Miss Chen, are you giving me a raise? Just now, I was talking to Li Yu about -"
"Now, get lost!"
"Huh?" An Mei frowned. She looked at Bia Liyue, wondering whether she was hearing things or not. However, when she looked at Bai Liyue's calm face, she realized that something was wrong. Her eyes narrowed down as she tightened her hold on the money in her hands. "What do you mean, Chen Ziyue?"
"Exactly what you think," Bai Liyue smiled at her calmly.
"You! You are firing me?"
"Yes," Bai Liyue nodded. "The money in your hands is your salary for the days you worked for me. You can count it if you want."
"You cannot fire me, Chen Ziyue!!!!" An Mei screamed angrily. Her eyes looked at Chen Ziyue as if she wanted to hit her, but Bai Liyue remained unfazed infront of her anger.
"Don't make me call the security guards to throw you out of my house, An Mei," Bai Liyue warned her. "You know where the door is, you can leave."