Villain's trifecta: Throwing money, *hehehe*, and... recruiting as a maid?

"Sigh."

Young Master Fei let out a soft sigh, lamenting Chen Xiaoxiao's tragic fate.

Even though these female leads were just paper figures in the novel's world, each one was portrayed with such vividness and life, as if they possessed real emotions and souls.

Especially Chen Xiaoxiao, her pitiful appearance was truly heart-wrenching.

Even though Young Master Fei had long decided not to get involved with any characters outside his plot, he couldn't help but be moved for a moment.

Realizing this startled Young Master Fei.

Fei Yangyao, Fei Yangyao, how could you fall so low!

Do you still want to complete the mission and return to the real world?

"Carrot... carrot... all carrots..."

Fortunately, in his previous life, Fei Yangyao had learned a little trick from his gang.

By chanting "carrot" in his mind, he could imagine the person in front of him as a big radish to calm his distracting thoughts.

It was originally meant to cope with stage fright, but he never used it on stage, though he often used it when feeling nervous.

Surprisingly, it was quite effective now.

After chanting for a while.

The "pink skeleton"... no, the "pink carrot" could no longer stir Young Master Fei's emotions.

As for why he didn't have those kinds of feelings for A Jiu, that was simple. Who would have those kinds of feelings for a little idiot!

With his mind at peace, Young Master Fei opened his eyes and realized Chen Xiaoxiao was still waiting for his reply.

"Uh, then just pack up all the red flowers in the shop."

"Pack them all?!"

Sensing Chen Xiaoxiao's excited mood, Young Master Fei was slightly taken aback.

That's right, she had probably been preoccupied with that debt issue recently. He hadn't noticed it before, but now Young Master Fei could feel a stark contrast to her previously weary tone.

But it was okay, Ye Chen would handle it later.

This wasn't something the villain needed to worry about.

"Yes, all of them. You don't need to trouble yourself, boss. My subordinates and I will pack them, and we'll settle the bill together later." Young Master Fei didn't want her to overwork, and more importantly, he needed to oversee it himself, so it wasn't convenient to have her do it.

"Never mind what kind of flowers! Load all the red ones onto the truck!" Young Master Fei ordered his subordinates to get to work, directing them from the side, as time was of the essence and the mission was urgent.

"Thank you!" Chen Xiaoxiao's gratitude was sincere.

"You're welcome." Young Master Fei didn't catch the underlying meaning. He politely replied before continuing with the task.

Just as they were enthusiastically working...

"Hey, what are you doing?!"

A shout came from outside the door.

Looking up.

Young Master Fei immediately recognized her, as her clothes were too distinctive.

This was Chen Xiaoxiao's best friend, the true daughter of the Lin family who had been lost, Jiang Anran.

Her eyes were clear and bright, maintaining a sense of innocence while also possessing a profound depth that suggested she had seen much of life. She had her hair in a ponytail, and the ends were slightly yellowed from malnutrition, while her figure was flat. She wore a high school uniform, which had faded to a dull gray from washing, yet it couldn't conceal her graceful demeanor.

"Why are so many of you here again? Didn't you just agree the day before yesterday that the money would be paid in two weeks?"

Money?

Young Master Fei immediately understood her misunderstanding. It seemed Jiang Anran mistook the bodyguards outside for thugs and his group for debt collectors looking to settle the debt with flowers.

For a moment, Young Master Fei didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Uncle Fu, go explain that we're just here to buy flowers and don't let her misunderstand that we're debt collectors."

If he stepped in himself and saw her cute appearance, he might soften and solve the problem for them, which would be disastrous.

This was the first step Ye Chen planned to use to win over Jiang Anran.

"Understood, Young Master."

"Wait!"

Just as Uncle Fu was about to leave, Young Master Fei suddenly realized something.

No, if she sees me today and I explain so kindly, what if she finds out later that I'm the infamous Fei Yangyao? That would be a mismatch.

It wouldn't be good for "Fei Yangyao's" reputation as a prodigal son.

Young Master Fei thought that A Jiu didn't bother maintaining his reputation because it didn't matter whether she maintained it or not; she couldn't tell the difference anyway.

He wasn't sure who was the smartest in the book, as it wasn't finished yet. But Jiang Anran's intelligence was definitely among the top tier.

Fearing Chen Xiaoxiao might overhear, he pulled Uncle Fu to a spot farther away where ordinary people couldn't hear and said, "Then, wait and throw a few hundred yuan in her face. Uh, no, don't smash her face, that wouldn't be good."

Young Master Fei remembered that there were still plot points involving Jiang Anran later. Would it be appropriate for the plot if she went through it with her face red from being hit by hundred-yuan bills?

"Mhm, just throw it on the ground. Throw a lot of it. Tell them that I, Young Master Fei, do whatever I want. No one can control me. After all, I have plenty of money. This money is my reward to you!"

"Yes, Young Master!"

Mhm, this is how I should show off my reputation as Young Master Fei.

Thankfully, thankfully, I almost made a mistake and caused a huge disaster.

This reputation is my first impression on people, no, it's the first step to making a bad impression even before meeting them. I must maintain it well.

The entire plot from now on will depend on it.

If I mess it up and get a good reputation, then it's ruined! Everything will be over!

This move was so clever of me.

Throwing money is a classic villain move in novels. It can establish my status as a villain.

Furthermore, scattering the money and making her pick it up from the ground would be a great way to humiliate the female lead.

It avoids excessive contact with Jiang Anran and also maintains my "reputation."

Killing two birds with one stone!

I'm so smart, I can't help but give myself a thumbs-up!

Right! I need to strike a pose and get the right expression.

So, Young Master Fei put on a professional villainous smile, hands in his pockets, corners of his mouth turned up.

Of course, it's not the Nike smile. That's Ye Chen's exclusive smile, and I'd get a lawyer's letter warning.

He glared at Jiang Anran on the other side of the door, silently chanting, "Hehehehehe~"

Meanwhile.

Uncle Fu, after hearing the young master's instructions, was puzzled by his actions.

Although the young master had a bad reputation from somewhere before, as someone close to him, Uncle Fu knew best that the young master didn't have those bad habits of a spoiled rich kid. For the past two and a half years, he had been wholeheartedly pursuing Gu Xiyue and could even be called a good man. Most of the time, he just went between home and the company.

What was the meaning of the young master's actions today?

Seeing the girl's impoverished appearance, Uncle Fu immediately understood the young master's intentions.

The young master felt sorry for this girl and wanted to help her, but he didn't want her to refuse?

After all, this girl didn't look like someone who would accept money from a stranger for free.

But, oh young master, young master!

What you didn't realize is that if you just throw it on the ground like this, this girl won't pick it up either!

She might not even touch the money even after we leave.

That's right!

The young master mentioned this morning that it was lonely eating alone.

It was like that girl yesterday made the young master feel lively.

If he wants liveliness, wouldn't more people be good?

It's good that the young master isn't a sycophant to others anymore!

That word, what was it? Oh, a simp!

It's good that he's not a simp for others anymore.

This way...

Isn't it good to offer this girl a job as a maid?

It can not only add some liveliness to the young master's home, but also improve this girl's life. With money, she can buy new clothes. Look, her school uniform is washed so white!

The young master's intention to help her can also be fulfilled.

Killing three birds with one stone!

Uncle Fu silently gave himself a thumbs-up in his heart.

"Alright, Young Master." At this moment, the subordinate finished arranging the flowers.

With Uncle Fu gone, Young Master Fei turned to pay the bill himself.

When he wasn't looking, Uncle Fu approached Jiang Anran.

"Miss, we're just here to buy flowers."

"Ah?! I'm so sorry, I misunderstood you. I thought you were here to collect money." Jiang Anran blushed, feeling quite embarrassed.

"Oh? Are you interested in working for the Fei family? The work isn't difficult, and the young master is very kind. It's definitely a good job."

"This is a thousand-dollar advance payment and my phone number. If you come to work, this will be your salary paid in advance. If you don't, consider it an apology from us."

Uncle Fu smiled kindly and handed the thousand-dollar bill to Jiang Anran.

"Ah? No, no, no, I don't want it."

Jiang Anran looked bewildered. She thought they were thugs coming to collect debts, but they turned out to be HR recruiters eager to hire talent.

"Please don't refuse!"

"Uncle Fu is leaving!"

Seeing that Jiang Anran was still unmoved, Uncle Fu heard the shout. He glanced sideways and saw that his young master was about to leave. He quickly took out a few more red bills, added them to the stack he was holding, and threw them around haphazardly before hurrying to follow and leave.

"Huh?!"

Jiang Anran had never seen such a domineering CEO drama before. She quickly picked up the money on the ground and chased after him.

But the group was busy delivering flowers and got into the car very quickly, their car disappearing into the distance.

"Stop! Hey! I told you to stop!!"

Looking at the luxury cars speeding away, Jiang Anran was flustered.

Inside the departing luxury cars, Young Master Fei had a flash of inspiration and frowned, "Strange, it feels like something is wrong..."