Is it delicious?
Zhang Yu stood still, watching the staggering figure of Yin Bai as she made her way to the elevator. Then, she lowered her gaze to the cake in her arms, her mind filled with question marks.
The mother of a new friend?
Wait a minute, is it possible that a top-tier female actress in the entertainment industry is just your friend’s mother in your eyes?
You never cease to amaze me, BOSS.
Zhang Yu raised her thumb in approval at Yin Bai’s retreating figure.
Yin Bai took a few steps and turned to see Zhang Yu still standing in place. She waved at her and said, “Why are you still standing there? Come on up!” Are you going to enjoy the breeze at the entrance instead of coming to help with the cake?
Zhang Yu responded with a series of acknowledgments and quickly followed her upstairs.
Upon reaching the second-floor living room, Yin Bai asked Zhang Yu to unwrap the cake that Zuo Jingyou had sent over. It had to be said that Zuo Jingyou seemed to have some skill in making cakes. At the very least, this cake looked and smelled delicious, and it was well-presented. It was much better than the dark chocolate cake Xiao Nian used to make.
Despite this, Yin Bai still had some doubts. She reached out and poked Zhang Yu, saying, “Give it a try.”
Zhang Yu looked at her helplessly and said, “BOSS, look at this cake. There are plenty of fruits, and the cream is nicely spread. It looks delicious, and it doesn’t look poisonous.”
However, Yin Bai didn’t listen to the explanations of her assistant and insisted, saying, “No matter what, you try it quickly.”
“Alright, alright,” Zhang Yu picked up a small fork and selected a piece from the well-presented cake. As she put it in her mouth, she couldn’t help but complain, “I’ve figured it out; you’re treating me like a eunuch for poison testing.”
Yin Bai disdainfully clicked her tongue and said, “Eunuchs are men, and you’re not one.”
Zhang Yu continued to grumble with the cake in her mouth, “So, I don’t have that stuff either, right?”
Seeing that she had eaten without any adverse reactions and was actually enjoying it, Yin Bai asked, “I asked you to taste it, but don’t just focus on eating. How is it? Is it delicious?”
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Zhang Yu nodded and said, “Hmm, it’s delicious.”
Zhang Yu continued, taking another spoonful and offering a thoughtful assessment, “I think it’s even tastier than the dessert we had at that Michelin-starred hotel last time, and it’s not as heavy.”
In reality, Zhang Yu was quite an easygoing foodie, so when she said something was delicious, it was generally just average to Yin Bai. Hearing her evaluation, Yin Bai picked up a spoon with a hint of skepticism, took a piece from the other side, and said, “Is that so? Let me taste it.”
Yin Bai scooped up a spoonful of cake and put it in her mouth. The sweet and soft cake melted in her mouth, teasing her taste buds, and roused her hunger.
Yin Bai’s eyes instantly lit up. She tapped the top of Zhang Yu’s shoe with her cane, urging, “Quick, take it to the coffee table by the window; let’s have an afternoon tea.”
Zhang Yu turned to look at her with a triumphant expression and said, “BOSS, I knew you’d find it delicious too.”
Hindsight bias! You definitely didn’t say that just now!
However, Yin Bai couldn’t be bothered to argue with her and simply let out a light hum, urging her to make afternoon tea.
The two of them enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea with Zuo Jingyou’s cake. After finishing their tea, Yin Bai went to her study to continue reading the poetry collection she had in hand.
Around two o’clock in the afternoon, the new live-in housekeeper and personal assistant were brought to the villa by the driver.
Zhang Yu knew that Yin Bai had a slight social anxiety and generally avoided contact with people she wasn’t very familiar with, so she tried to minimize interactions. Therefore, when the new staff arrived, Zhang Yu only informed Yin Bai briefly and then took the live-in housekeeper and personal assistant on a tour of the house.
The live-in housekeeper was a woman in her fifties, with a kind face, a head full of black hair mixed with a few strands of gray. Her name was Song Qing. Zhang Yu accompanied her through the villa and explained some details, “Ms. Yin is usually at home, but she doesn’t like to see people, so, Auntie Song Qing, every mealtime, you should prepare three meals and give her a call and send her a text message to let her know it’s time to eat.”
“In this villa, your only responsibility is Ms. Yin’s food. Every day, if you need any ingredients, just pre-order them with the grocery delivery company a day in advance, and they will deliver them directly. You can then prepare the meals at home.”
After delivering the instructions clearly and at a steady pace, Zhang Yu raised her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. She continued, a smile on her face, “As long as you responsibly handle the cooking and ensure Ms. Yin has regular meals, her health will be in good hands.”
Song Qing nodded, gently smoothing her temple and replied somewhat cautiously, “I understand, Miss Zhang.”
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Zhang Yu smiled again and added, “As long as you dutifully take care of the cooking and ensure Ms. Yin’s three meals are on schedule, her health will be maintained.”
After instructing Song Qing, Zhang Yu allowed her to unpack her belongings. Once everything was settled, she turned to her assistant, who had been following for a while, and contemplated for a moment before saying, “Your name is…”
The young assistant, dressed in a black uniform, raised her hand, pushed her glasses up her nose, and stood up straight, saying, “Xiang Qiu.”
Zhang Yu nodded and led her in another direction. “I’ve reviewed your profile. You recently graduated with a master’s degree in management, and you’re proficient in French and English, correct?”
“Yes, Assistant Zhang.”
Zhang Yu smiled and escorted her upstairs. “Ms. Yin’s usual workload isn’t too heavy, so if you have the opportunity, you can continue your studies on your own.”
“The main responsibilities for this job are taking care of Ms. Yin’s daily life, scheduling her appointments, and assisting with various meetings and events.”
Xiang Qiu nodded as she listened. “I understand.”
Zhang Yu led her to the end of the second-floor corridor while continuing to talk, “In addition to these tasks, you will also be taking etiquette courses, flower arrangement classes, history lessons, and learning about wardrobe management.”
“Although Ms. Yin has a dedicated makeup artist and a high-end studio for her daily attire, there may be times when the stylist is unavailable, so as an assistant, you need to be prepared to fill in.”
“By the way, we are all personal assistants who accompany Ms. Yin wherever she goes, so generally, wherever she goes, we go. That’s why in this villa, you also have your own room.”
As Zhang Yu spoke, she pushed open the door at the far end of the corridor. “This is your room. Welcome to the team. We’re all colleagues from now on.”
Xiang Qiu extended her hand and said solemnly, “I’ll rely on you, Sister Zhang Yu. Please guide me.”
Zhang Yu smiled and replied, “No problem. My room is right next door, so we can look out for each other.”
After all, when their boss got whimsical and wanted to pluck the moon and stars, they all had to work hard to make it happen.
“Great.”
After Song Qing and Xiang Qiu moved in, Yin Bai had been staying at home for a few days, not doing much. However, soon enough, Xiang Qiu, who had been busy with her flower arrangement classes, received her first assignment.
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The job was incredibly easy, so easy that Xiang Qiu found it hard to believe.
The reason was simple: as a graduate with a master’s degree, she was assigned the task of playing with children.
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Alright, in the next chapter, we may gradually start using the time skip technique.
Yin Bai is a very loyal person.
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