Someone Who Needs Looking After

The layout of the Tohno family mansion is such that the front hall is the center, with two annexes extending to the east and west, like the two wings of a bird. They are named after the directions and are called the East Wing and the West Wing, respectively.

The annex is so large that it could be used as a school building if taken out on its own.

Following a symmetrical layout, the rooms in both annexes are exactly the same, like a hotel, and are very orderly.

At that moment, the door to one of the rooms on the first floor of the West Wing was opened.

Kohaku walked in, smiled at Fang Li was standing at the door, and spoke like this.

"Mr. Fang Li, this is your room."

Looking at Kohaku standing in the room greeting him, Fang Li felt as if he had returned to the Roswaal Mansion.

At that time, Fang Li had just arrived at the Roswaal Mansion and, under Ram's hospitality, stayed in one of the rooms of that mansion.

The difference is that Ram never gave Fang Li a kind look from beginning to end, while Kohaku always had a smiling face, which made people feel close to her.

In addition, the treatment is completely different.

At the Roswaal Mansion, Fang Li was treated as a distinguished guest and thus stayed in a luxurious guest room.

Now, Fang Li is no longer invited into the mansion as a guest.

The conversation in the reception room resulted in Tohno Akiha as a Fang Li.

That's what Fang Li said at that time.

"I just want a job. I don't need to worry about food and clothing. I can't stay here forever. I will leave in the future. So, just give me a job that will pay me temporarily."

So, Tohno Akiha hired Fang Li as a butler, and let Fang Li live in the mansion.

Therefore, Fang Li is currently on the first floor of the west wing of the mansion.

This is the room for the servants.

Therefore, having been hired as a butler, Fang Li also moved into the West Wing, living on the same floor as Kohaku and Hisui.

Therefore, the rooms here are not as luxurious as Fang Li at the Roswaal Mansion, but they are still quite impressive, not much different from those in a typical hotel, and better than the private rooms in many families.

"However, because Ms. Akiba's decision was made too hastily, this room has only been cleaned slightly, and furniture and daily necessities are still lacking."

Kohaku smiled at Fang Li and said, "If you need anything, please don't hesitate to tell me, and I can buy it all tomorrow."

In fact, there was no other furniture in the room except for a bed, a wardrobe, and a desk.

Fang Li didn't mind and said to Kohaku, "No need, this is fine, thank you."

Upon hearing Fang Li's words, Kohaku covered her mouth and smiled politely, saying, "No need, no need. Mr. Fang Li is my superior now. If I don't treat him well, I will be punished."

The so-called housekeeper, strictly speaking, is, as the name suggests, a position that manages personnel.

Although they were also servants, their status was equivalent to that of a manager, helping the head of the household manage all matters in the house and being responsible for dispatching the servants and maids in the house.

In that case, as a maid of the Tohno family, Kohaku and Hisui naturally fall under Fang Li Li's management.

Of course, it was merely a matter of dispatching them; Kohaku and Hisui were serving the Tohno family, not Fang Li.

This made Fang Li feel a little uncomfortable.

(Looks like I've been spoiled too...)

You should know that Fang Li was taken care of in the best way possible at the Roswaal Mansion.

Putting aside Ram, Rem practically took care of Fang Li's every need, from eating and drinking to using the toilet. Sometimes, when Fang Li woke up in the morning, Rem would even help him change his clothes, treating Fang Li like his master.

It's understandable that Fang Li felt a little uncomfortable being taken care of so meticulously by that all-around capable Oni maid.

Incidentally, afterwards, Rem would always ask Fang Li to pat her head as a compliment.

This was the only reward the Oni girl hoped to receive.

Every time Fang Li touched Rem's head, the Oni girl would show an expression of happiness that melted her heart, so cute that words could hardly describe it.

Thinking of this, Fang Li couldn't help but smile slightly.

Looking at Fang Li like this, Kohaku stared at him and said with some surprise, "Mr. Fang Li is much more cheerful than I imagined."

"Oh?" Fang Li realized what was happening and asked, puzzled, "Why do you say that?"

"Because I've heard some things about you from Miss Akiba," Kohaku said somewhat hesitantly. "I originally thought you were the more withdrawn type, but I didn't expect you to smile so often."

No wonder Kohaku would think that way.

An orphan whose entire clan was wiped out when he was young and who was hunted down for years, living like a rat in the street, would hardly be cheerful even if he survived and grew up.

"Is that so?" Fang Li smiled faintly and said to Kohaku, "So, do you think it's better for me to be a little withdrawn, or a little more outgoing?"

"Of course it's better to be cheerful," Kohaku replied without hesitation. "It's so tiring to live with a tense face all the time. Like my little Hisui, I'm starting to worry about what will happen to her in the future."

As she said this, Kohaku's smile was as radiant as a flower, but her words took a different turn.

"Although, that's because of my personality, which led me to steal the Hisui."

One sentence instantly brought the atmosphere at the scene to a freezing point.

But the next second, the atmosphere vanished without a trace.

Because Kohaku said this.

"That's true, but things will probably get a bit tougher for everyone after tomorrow."

"After all, besides Miss Akiba, there will be another person who needs to be taken care of tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Fang Li raised his head and looked at Kohaku.

"Is there one more person who needs care?" Fang Li narrowed his eyes slightly and asked directly, "Who is that person?"

"He's Miss Akiba's brother." Kohaku replied directly, "He was originally the eldest son of the Tohno family, but for some reason, he was sent to a branch family to be raised when he was young. Miss Akiba is planning to have the young master come back to live here, so there will be another tenant here tomorrow."

"I see." Fang Li nodded, indicating that he understood.

"In any case, Mr. Fang Li, please get some rest today." Kohaku clapped her hands and said to Fang Li, "Tomorrow, I will come to wake you up and tell you about your work."

After saying that, Kohaku left.

Only Fang Li remained, a slight smile playing on his lips.