Cheng Huan busied herself in the kitchen for a long time, finally satisfyingly carrying several plates of delicious dishes to the table. Looking at her achievements, Cheng Huan felt a sense of pride. In her opinion, with her culinary skills, working as a housekeeper was something she could handle—provided the master wasn't too picky about food.
With light steps, she approached Lan Pinyu's room, politely knocked on the door, and called out, "Mr. Lan, the meal is ready. Come out and have some!"
Lan Pinyu lazily moved his fingers, squinted his handsome eyes, got up, and walked out of the room. Upon seeing the unfamiliar dishes on the table, his attractive eyebrows slightly raised. Pointing at the dishes, he coldly snorted, "Do you intend to make me eat these?"
Cheng Huan's face showed embarrassment. She nodded and said, "You haven't tried them; how can you be sure they aren't delicious? I know you grew up abroad and might not be accustomed to Chinese flavors, but I spent two hours making this meal!"
Lan Pinyu remained unappreciative, turned around, and walked towards his room. While walking, he casually threw out words, "You can eat it yourself. You're required to work for me for six hours a day—tidying up the room, cleaning the garden, and preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner!"
"I made something you don't want to eat, and you still want me to work for you?" Cheng Huan pouted her red lips, feeling defeated for the first time. However, thinking it over, dealing with this Mr. Lan was indeed difficult. He grew up abroad, but his blood was Chinese. Why was there such a big difference? It was truly unbearable!
"I'll try to eat it. I have an appointment tonight. If you need me, call me." Lan Pinyu went to his room to get a piece of clothing, walked out, and his expression remained cold and indifferent.
"Okay!" Cheng Huan felt like a servant girl. How did she end up wanting to be a servant for someone else? Wasn't it enough to serve in her uncle's house? Just thinking about it made her feel useless. However, in this world, who would refuse to get along with money? If she spent this month's vacation playing around and not working, it would be equivalent to losing a month of income. Despite feeling discontent, Cheng Huan rubbed her throbbing forehead and comforted herself, "Forget it, forget it. What job isn't a job? As long as there's money to be made."
Lan Pinyu went out carrying a piece of clothing, leaving Cheng Huan alone in the room. She picked up the business card on the table, the one thrown by Lan Pinyu.
Staring at the line of words on it, she strangely exclaimed, "I never expected this cold guy to be a CEO. You really can't tell!" But then again, in this world, anything is possible. He might be a CEO, considering the aristocratic aura that Lan Pinyu naturally exuded. His family must be wealthy!
Cheng Huan was dumbfounded for a while, then started to have her meal. After a long day of hunger, her stomach was finally filled! After lying on the sofa and resting for a while, she began to work. First, she tidied up the living room and kitchen, then went to the garden to clean and water the plants. Although these tasks weren't too tiring, Cheng Huan still worked up a sweat. She was only wearing a thin shirt, diligently working!
After completing everything, she felt sore all over. Letting out a long sigh, she smiled with satisfaction. Ready to return to her own villa, she locked the front gate tightly. Just as she was about to take out her keys to open her own door, she couldn't find them no matter how hard she tried. This frightened Cheng Huan, and she became dumbfounded.
The black lines on her forehead began to fall downward. Cheng Huan stomped her foot in frustration. It dawned on her that she had left her keys on the dining table. What to do now? She couldn't enter either of the houses!
Feeling miserable for a while, Cheng Huan suddenly thought of Lan Pinyu. She wondered where he was at this moment. If it really came down to it, she would have to go ask him for the keys. Once it got dark, there wouldn't be anyone around. She didn't dare to stand alone on the cold street.
After much contemplation, Cheng Huan had no other option left. She bravely took out her phone and dialed the number on the business card. The phone rang for a long time without anyone answering, making Cheng Huan anxious. She dialed for the second time, the third time... Today, she would keep dialing until he picked up.
Finally, the heavens favored the persistent. Just when Cheng Huan was on the brink of despair, she heard Lan Pinyu's low and indifferent voice on the other end, tinged with displeasure, "What is it?"
Cheng Huan felt her whole body stiffen, nervously laughing, "Mr. Lan, sorry to bother you. I left my keys on your dining table, could you..."
"Room 207, Hua Wu Cheng!" Without waiting for Cheng Huan to explain, Lan Pinyu's impatient voice cut off her words.
"Uh..." Cheng Huan was stunned.
"If you need the keys, do you expect me to deliver them to you?" Lan Pinyu was annoyed. If it weren't for the urgency of time, he wouldn't have found a girl who acted like a fool to be his maid. Losing the keys, it truly amazed him at her "ability."
"Okay, I'll come over to get them now. I'm sorry!" Clearly sensing the other party's displeasure, Cheng Huan didn't want to say much. She hung up the phone and hurried to the front gate of the villa. Only there could she get a ride.
Hua Wu Cheng was a city that never slept for both men and women. Most people who came here for entertainment were of high status. It was a high-end leisure and entertainment venue with ambiguous DJs, enchanting night scenes, and high-profile hostesses. Everything was tainted with confusion and desire.
In a luxurious private room, three very handsome young men were sitting. Each person had a face with a disdainful flavor, a wild and unrestrained appearance, and a faint smile. Two curly-haired women were clinging to their strong arms, their eyes shining with desire.
"Who's looking for you?" Pei Luo Chi played with the hair of the woman in his arms, looking meaningfully at Lan Pinyu, who had just entered.
"A troublesome fool!" Lan Pinyu threw his phone onto the table, picked up a glass of strong liquor, and drank it down, feeling a bit better.
"Is it your inexperienced little maid?" Pei Luo Chi said jokingly and then laughed.
"Shut up! Do I have such poor taste?" Lan Pinyu glared, rebuking.
"Oh, pretending to be serious. I believe she must be a charming little thing!" Pei Luo Chi didn't give up the joke.
"Keep your mouth shut! If you want her, she's yours. But, I'll tell you first, she's a spicy chili. Choke on it, and it's not my problem!" Lan Pinyu disdainfully snorted. That little girl seemed mild on the surface, but deep down, she remained stubborn. He could read her temperament from her bright and honest eyes.
"Opportunities need to be repaid. Too docile pets always become annoying!" Pei Luochi remarked, deliberately glancing at the woman in his arms.
"Yuzhe, what's wrong with you tonight? You haven't said a word. Did you change your gender as soon as you returned to the United States?" Pei Luochi's gaze fell on Leng Yuzhe, who was contemplating with his head down.
Leng Yuzhe raised his handsome features, glanced at him indifferently, stood up, and walked out with the woman beside him.
Pei Luochi just smiled as he watched them leave, his expression somewhat thoughtful. Taking a sip of his drink, he commented, "Always so serious!"
Cheng Huan arrived at Hua Wu Cheng before dark, feeling overwhelmed by her emotions. Standing in front of the dazzling building with neon lights, she was stunned. She had lived in this city for more than twenty years and had never noticed such a gorgeous building. Was it because her perspective was too narrow?
Watching the glamorous women coming and going, each one exuding sex appeal, dressed in high-end fashion, Cheng Huan felt a bit overwhelmed. As she was about to step inside the building, she froze. Living in this city for more than twenty years, she never realized there was such a luxurious building. Was it because her vision was too narrow?
As she was about to step inside the building, she heard a familiar female voice behind her. Startled, she turned around and saw her cousin Cheng Li walking with a tall, handsome man.
Surprised, Cheng Huan watched them approach. Just when she was about to greet them, Cheng Li raised her eyebrows mockingly, "Sister, are you planning to have some fun inside?"
"No, I'm here to see a friend!" Cheng Huan quickly shook her head to deny.
"A friend? Since when do you have such wealthy friends? Are you trying to find a rich guy in there?" Cheng Li sneered and even used a disdainful gaze to look Cheng Huan up and down, not taking her seriously.
Accustomed to this kind of mockery since childhood, Cheng Huan didn't get too upset. She simply said, "I never had such thoughts. I really came to find someone." With that, she walked through the entrance and went straight to the stairs.
Cheng Li sneered and, with her boyfriend in tow, swayed her sexy figure to follow. "Cousin, do you have a wealthy friend like that? I'd like to see who your friends are in such a high-end place!"
Having grown accustomed to this kind of disdain, Cheng Huan wasn't too bothered. She calmly replied, "I never had such thoughts. I really came to find someone." With that, she walked through the entrance and went straight to the stairs.
Cheng Li sneered and, with her boyfriend in tow, swayed her sexy figure to follow. "Cousin, do you have a wealthy friend like that? I'd like to see who your friends are in such a high-end place!"