Leaving the Origin Mansion, he felt refreshed and invigorated.
Solving Gold-Rich Trading Company's pill supply—a century-old problem—in one night's sleep felt far more satisfying to Xu Xiaoshou, that great lazybones, than gaining three hundred thousand Passive Value.
By the time he returned to his room, a knock echoed from outside the door.
Xu Xiaoshou went to open it. The moment they came face-to-face, Xiao Wanfeng lit up with delight.
"Young Master Xu, you're awake. Would you like some tea?"
Holding up a tea tray, he looked every bit the dutiful working man.
Seeing the heavy dark circles under his eyes, Xu Xiaoshou suddenly realized that this fellow was still a mortal. He had told him to keep watch last night to build his courage—had he really stood guard all night?
"You've worked hard. How long have you been waiting?"
"Not long, I just got here." Xiao Wanfeng flashed a toothy grin. "Brother Xiao Xin asked me to ask you when the bedboards and rooms can be replaced."
The instant Xu Xiaoshou heard that, he knew Xiao Wanfeng had definitely been standing guard here all morning as well.
But since there had been no response to the knocking, Xin Gugu had clearly known he was hiding in the Origin Mansion and had not sent anyone to force their way in.
"Go replace them now!"
Xu Xiaoshou threw open the door, then added, "Just have Xin Gugu handle it. You've worked hard, so go rest first. I'll give you a raise later."
Xiao Wanfeng did not particularly care whether he got a raise or not. As long as he was safe, that was enough.
But now that Young Master Xu's room stood wide open, the sight within truly gave him a fright.
"O-okay."
Xiao Wanfeng did not dare ask about such a