My Young Female Cleaner

Chapter 22: My Young Female Cleaner

The brother and sister walked along the road, neither of them speaking.

Cheng Yun's steps were faster, and he walked ahead. The afternoon sun was scorching, and after only a couple of steps, he was sweating.

Cheng Yan, on the other hand, had her hands shoved into her pockets, following leisurely behind. If she hadn't been so beautiful, her posture would have resembled a bit of a hoodlum.

She had applied sunscreen and wasn't afraid of getting tanned. Anyway, she knew Cheng Yun was just putting on a show of being angry, so she wasn't going to argue with him. If Cheng Yun wanted to walk, she would just walk with him.

Before long, the distance between them had grown quite a bit.

"Walk slower!" Cheng Yan still had her hands in the pockets of her harem pants, following nonchalantly, her gaze drifting to the side of the road. "I can't keep up."

"..." Cheng Yun slowed down slightly.

Once she had caught up a little, Cheng Yun turned his head and said earnestly, "You really weren't thinking this through!"

"What do you mean?"

"You should have at least discussed it with me."

"Would you have agreed?"

"...No!"

"So?"

"..." Cheng Yun felt his sacred authority as a parent being challenged.

"I've told you countless times, I don't need you to manage me, why can't you understand?" Cheng Yan also looked at him helplessly and sighed. "I'm really annoyed when you talk to me like a parent. You're my brother, not my dad or mom! Haven't you seen Eat Drink Man Woman? The eldest sister in that family was too much of a mother hen, which is why her relationship with her two younger sisters wasn't very good. And with my abilities, I'll be fine anywhere. If you have this energy, you should think about yourself. Even though you finally managed to get into Yizhou University back then, you've already graduated, and it feels like the words 'Yizhou University' haven't added any value to your life at all!"

"But... I am the parent!"

"Damn parent!" Cheng Yan lightly scoffed. "Can't you focus on the second half of my sentence?"

"..." Cheng Yun was somewhat speechless, so he continued walking forward.

Before long, Cheng Yan seemed to want to ease the atmosphere. With her hands in her pockets, she stopped by a barbecue stall on the roadside. "Cheng Yun, I want lamb skewers."

Cheng Yun didn't want to deal with her. "Buy them yourself!"

"I don't have any cash."

"Use WeChat or Alipay!"

"I don't have money either!"

"Nonsense! I transferred money to you just two days ago!" Cheng Yun said sternly. "If you don't want to pay, then don't eat!"

The barbecue owner grinned and asked Cheng Yan, "How many skewers does the young lady want?"

"Three," Cheng Yan said, pointing at Cheng Yun. "He'll pay."

"Alright!"

The dark-skinned owner picked up three lamb skewers and placed them on the grill. He fanned them with a palm-leaf fan, sending thick smoke wafting. As he fanned, he said to Cheng Yun, "When I was young, if my wife had been this good-looking, I definitely wouldn't have quarreled with her."

Cheng Yun twitched the corner of his mouth. "..."

Cheng Yan, however, remained calm, her hands still casually in her pockets as she stood waiting.

In the end, Cheng Yun had no choice but to take out his mobile phone to pay, and he watched Cheng Yan eat with longing eyes.

They didn't return to the hotel but went back to their empty home. Cheng Yan needed to change her clothes. Tonight, her high school classmates had decided to hold a farewell party for their teachers and for each other.

At this parting, it was foreseeable that Cheng Yan would receive many confessions from her male classmates.

Originally, when Cheng Yan scored so high, Cheng Yun had suggested holding a separate banquet to thank her high school teachers and give them red envelopes as a token of appreciation. But Cheng Yan said that the atmosphere was tense this year, and their parents had only recently passed away, so it wasn't appropriate to celebrate lavishly. Cheng Yun abandoned the idea and only called the teachers to thank them individually.

At this time, at the Anju Hotel.

Heroine Yin sat cross-legged on the sofa, her head involuntarily tilting slightly forward, staring blankly at the rectangular screen where figures constantly flickered and sounds emanated.

The Yizhou news had long finished, and the network television had automatically switched to a movie. It was now showing Transformers.

"Swish swish swish..."

Several missiles neatly sliced through the sky!

"Boom!!"

Heroine Yin trembled all over, the raging flames on the TV reflected in her eyes.

Houses were easily crushed, fortifications were torn open, and thick dust billowed into the sky. Humans, with their mortal bodies, were as fragile as paper in such a battlefield!

"Gulp!" She subconsciously swallowed.

This world was too terrifying!

Then, the merged Devastator climbed onto the pyramid, only to be blasted down by the US fleet's electromagnetic cannon! Optimus Prime, fitted with parts from his comrades, was reborn and dominated the battlefield even more powerfully.

After finally finishing Transformers, Heroine Yin thought of the constant traffic she had seen on her journey and felt a chill run down her spine.

Just then, a beeping sound suddenly came from the door.

Heroine Yin's eyes immediately sharpened. She instinctively grabbed the Wild Goose Feather Blade in her hand and stared at the door.

With a click, Cheng Yun opened the door and came in.

Heroine Yin quickly put down the Wild Goose Feather Blade, pretending she hadn't been doing anything just now.

"What are you doing? You were holding a knife just now like you were going to attack me," Cheng Yun looked at her, puzzled. He walked in and glanced at the TV. A movie that had become a box office hit last year, Wolf Warrior 2, was playing.

"A sense of crisis and vigilance are the most indispensable qualities for people of the martial world!" Heroine Yin said proudly.

"Oh? Is the TV good?" Cheng Yun sat down.

"It's good, just too scary," Heroine Yin said, still feeling a bit shaken.

"Huh? Did you watch a horror movie?"

"Horror movie? There were monsters in it anyway."

"Oh?"

"Monsters called 'Devastators', they were so terrifying. Luckily, the Autobots defeated them in the end," Heroine Yin said, patting her chest. "No wonder Old Mage said I couldn't cause any trouble in your world."

"..." Cheng Yun got up, took a glass of water, and after a sip, said, "I came to talk to you about the 'work-study' program."

"Okay!" Heroine Yin's interest immediately piqued, and she looked at him expectantly. "I want a high wage!"

Cheng Yun rolled his eyes. "Obviously, you can only work for me, you have no other choice. And I'm only hiring for two positions here – front desk cashier and cleaner."

As he spoke, he looked her up and down. "Without a doubt, you can only be a cleaner."

"What's a cleaner?"

"As the name suggests, it means maintaining cleanliness. It's basically being responsible for cleaning the hotel."

"Oh, oh! Sweeping the floor!" Heroine Yin pondered for a moment, then looked up and said, "This is great! This is simple! I like doing this kind of work!"

Cheng Yun pursed his lips. "It's more than just sweeping. To be precise, you need to ensure the entire hotel is clean and tidy. So, besides sweeping, you'll also need to wipe down certain areas, mop the floors. After guests check out, you'll need to change all the bedding, including sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases. You need to ensure there are enough toiletries in the bathroom, and that items like mouthwash cups and electric kettles, which need to be disinfected, are properly cleaned. You also need to check if any facilities in the room have been damaged, or if any items have been used..."

"It sounds..." Heroine Yin looked a bit dazed. "A bit complicated."

"It's actually quite simple to do."

"How much is a cleaner per month?"

"2000 plus commission, no weekends off, food and accommodation included."

"Food and accommodation included~" Heroine Yin forcibly suppressed the urge to agree immediately and asked, "Then... what about that other position?"

"The front desk cashier is 2200 plus commission, also with food and accommodation included."

"That's the tall young lady standing behind the counter, right?"

"Tall?" Cheng Yun was taken aback.

"Taller than me."

"Then that's her."

"Then I want to be that... cashier," the Heroine said with certainty.

"No!"

"Why!"

"The front desk is full," Cheng Yun said, glancing at her casually. "And are you sure you can use a computer?"

"What?"

"..."

"Then I'll be the one sweeping!" The Heroine showed no sign of disappointment. "Although it sounds a bit troublesome, as long as you explain it clearly to me, I promise I won't mess up!"

"..." Cheng Yun nodded heavily.

Explaining it clearly to her was probably not going to be simple!

"Then come with me," Cheng Yun took a deep breath and walked out, saying as he went, "There's already a cleaning lady in the hotel. Her surname is Tang, and she's quite old. You should call her Aunt Tang when you meet her."

"No problem," Heroine Yin nodded. "Then why are you hiring another one if you already have one?"

"The hotel has nearly forty rooms, she's a bit busy by herself, especially since business has been good lately. Besides, it's also creating a job opportunity for you!" Cheng Yun said as he walked downstairs. "I'll tell Aunt Tang later that you'll be responsible for cleaning the third floor from now on. Since there are relatively fewer rooms on the third floor, it's a bit easier. You'll also need to clean the front desk every night. Do you have any objections to this arrangement?"

"No objections!" Heroine Yin patted her chest. "As long as you don't owe me wages."

"Have you been owed wages before?"

"Yeah, even reporting it to the authorities didn't help," Heroine Yin shook her head. "I worked hard for over two months, it makes me angry just thinking about it!"

"Hmm? Aren't you from the martial world?"

"Yes!" Heroine Yin nodded. "So, I ended up drowning him in the river."

"Don't worry, I'm a conscientious boss. I will absolutely not owe you any wages," Cheng Yun said with a solemn expression. "Let's take the room we're staying in now as an example. Wait a moment, I'll get the cleaning cart first, and then I'll explain in detail how to do it..."

Heroine Yin actually showed unexpected talent in doing this kind of manual labor. Cheng Yun thought it would take a lot of time to explain everything to her, but in reality, it took less than an hour. Most of that time was spent getting her to memorize the disposable toiletries and various items in the room, as she not only had to recognize them but also remember their quantities and prices. This was quite a challenge for Heroine Yin, who came from another world.

While Heroine Yin was enthusiastically playing with two walkie-talkies, Cheng Yun said, "Let's go down now. I'll introduce you to the front desk cashier. She'll be stationed at the hotel permanently."

"That tall young lady?"

"Yes, she's 1.6 meters tall," Cheng Yun said calmly. "Don't bully her with your martial arts. It's best if you treat her well. This girl is quite nice. And she's from our world after all, so she might be able to help you in your future life."

"The Station Master is right!"

"Right, before you get acquainted with our world, it's best to speak less and observe more. Remember not to reveal your origins, or the consequences will be unimaginable."

"No problem! I'm great at that!" Heroine Yin felt a bit bewildered, as if she had been led astray without realizing it, already assuming she'd be living in this world for a long time.

Although Cheng Yun had some doubts about her words, he still nodded and walked to the first floor, saying to Yu Dian, "Yu Dian, I'd like to introduce you to a colleague."

"Huh?" Yu Dian looked up groggily at Heroine Yin. Heroine Yin's sharp eyebrows and the scar at the corner of her eye left her a little stunned. Didn't Cheng Yun just say she was his friend?

But she quickly nodded, "Okay."

"Her name is Yin Dan." Cheng Yun finished speaking and then pointed to Yu Dian. "This is Yu Dian."

The young girl Yu Dian quickly said, "Hello, hello."

Heroine Yin also cupped her hands, "A pleasure to meet you."

Cheng Yun: "……"

While Yu Dian was still a bit dazed, he quickly changed the subject. "Yin Dan is a cleaner I just hired to help Aunt Tang out! She'll be responsible for the third floor. For easy reference, her walkie-talkie channel is the third one. Since you'll be interacting often, it's best if you communicate more."

"Oh, okay." The young girl Yu Dian replied.

"Then I'll be counting on your care." Heroine Yin continued to cup her hands, insisting on escorting him.

Cheng Yun couldn't stop her, so he didn't. He leaned closer to Yu Dian's ear and whispered, "She's a friend from my hometown, someone I knew as a child. She's a bit… not all there. Please be understanding."

Yu Dian blushed and nodded, then secretly glanced at Heroine Yin. "Um, Boss Cheng, she looks quite fierce. Will she hurt people…?"

"No, don't be fooled by her appearance! The fierce aura in her features is natural, and the scar on her eye was from a branch when she was climbing a tree to get a bird's nest as a kid. She's actually quite silly. Just don't bully her, alright!" Cheng Yun patted his chest and guaranteed, "I actually wanted to ask you to take care of her a bit more!"

Heroine Yin, with her martial arts skills reaching the pinnacle of perfection, how could such whispers escape her ears?

At that, she immediately flashed a silly smile at Yu Dian, scaring the young girl into lowering her head, not daring to look any further.

"Oh, okay, okay." Yu Dian said weakly.