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Forget it. Someone who has survived the apocalypse and lived well in such a place could never be a normal person.

The system felt that if Yu Qing was sick, then Xiang Changge definitely wasn't any more normal.

Xiang Changge shrugged, mimicking Yu Qing's tone: "A-Tong, why so stiff? I am a very easygoing host."

The system: "..."

A host whose abnormality was unknown, a target with maxed-out melancholy stats... its life was so bitter. If it had known, it would have just rotted away in the factory.

But it would soon be a dog for the supporting female lead, so thinking about it that way, it wasn't unbearable. With it around, it would definitely be able to help the supporting female lead regain her confidence in life!

Suddenly pumped up, the system was full of confidence.

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After receiving the message from Xiang Changge this morning about the trial shift, Chu Keke was so happy she fried an extra egg for her sister.

A trial shift meant pay. If she worked for two hours, she could take her sister for a treatment session.

With a joyful heart, Chu Keke left the house very early.

Although Steward Xiang had said they would be reimbursed for travel expenses, she wanted to save where she could, so Chu Keke took the bus halfway and then hailed a taxi the rest of the way.

Just as she reached the foot of the mountain, the Yu Family car was already parked there.

Chu Keke also met her two other colleagues.

One was a student from the Art University of City A. She had an artistic aura and looked gentle. She wasn't the kind of beautiful that would make you unable to look away, but she gave off a very comfortable feeling.

She heard that the other girl was skilled at all kinds of musical instruments and could also paint.

The other person looked sunny, bright, and confident. Coincidentally, she was from the same school as her, though she was a culinary major. Chu Keke was in the School of Foreign Languages, so they hadn't crossed paths before.

All three were easy to get along with. After getting to know each other in the car, they entered the Yu Family estate.

When they came for the interview yesterday, they had only entered the small villa on the side. They had already thought it was luxurious enough, but once they entered the main house, they realized what true magnificence was.

The three of them suddenly felt constrained.

Fortunately, Steward Xiang appeared soon after.

She led the three of them to play mahjong for over half an hour.

While playing, she told them about some precautions and the young lady's temperament, and gradually, the three of them relaxed quite a bit.

After another round of mahjong ended, the steward said she was going to invite the young lady over and told them to get ready before leaving.

In Chu Keke's imagination, this young lady might not be very old, perhaps with a pale and haggard face, thin and small, just like her sister who suffered from congenital aplastic anemia.

She even practiced the tone and phrasing she would use to talk to a child in her mind.

When two light sets of footsteps approached and the door to the game room was pushed open, the three of them, including Chu Keke, felt their breath hitch as they caught sight of the two people walking in, their eyes flashing with amazement.

Author's note: The beginning of Steward Xiang throwing her weight around [Lop-eared rabbit head][Lop-eared rabbit head]

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Little Yu: Are you saying I dug this hole for myself? [Clown][Wailing]

Xiangxiang: [Glasses][Dog head biting rose][Kiss]

Chapter 19: Xiang Changge Almost Softened Her Heart

They had just seen Steward Xiang, so there was no need to think about the identity of the person walking in front.

In fact, even if two strangers had walked in, they would have quickly guessed which one was their future boss.

The person in front possessed a sense of noble self-possession unique to her; it was something difficult to find in ordinary people.

Despite walking through a villa that was jaw-droppingly like a castle, she walked as if she were out for a leisurely stroll.

She wore a casual, light green long dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulders. Her long hair was left to fall loosely, looking as lazy and unrestrained as if she had just gotten out of bed.

It made sense; to her, this was just meeting a few people in a corner of her own home.

Because both of them were of the type with outstanding temperament, people didn't notice their looks at first glance, subconsciously lowering their eyes to their gaze.

Only when they got closer did they see the newcomer's face clearly.

Chu Keke's first impression was that she was very thin.

She was as frail as her sister, but not haggard from the torture of illness.

Her thinness felt more like it was caused by not eating well or by a melancholy mood.

The lifeless yet exquisite eyes confirmed this suspicion.

Her chin was sharp, her lips were pale, and the only bright color was the faint red around her eyes, which made people subconsciously hold their breath, afraid that a single slip would disturb her.

Her dark eyes, with eyelids slightly drooping, scanned the room after entering, swept over the three of them, and then lowered indifferently.

A bit cold.

Chu Keke thought to herself.

But that was normal; how could a wealthy young lady be enthusiastic toward others?

The other party was truly beyond her expectations. During the interview, Steward Xiang hadn't revealed much information about the employer, and Chu Keke had originally assumed it would be a little girl. She hadn't expected that, in reality, it was a young woman around her own age.

Were they supposed to play with her?

Although Steward Xiang had made it very clear when she arrived, and just a moment ago, that their task was to make the young lady happy, find entertainment for her, and take good care of her, Chu Keke couldn't help but doubt whether she could really do this job well upon seeing the person in question.

The other party looked so cold, noble, and unapproachable; could they really do it?

Besides them, there were many other servants in the villa. If she didn't have any standout qualities, she would surely be fired very quickly.

Chu Keke's hands, hanging in front of her, tightened.

But she needed this job.

Therefore, she would definitely do it well!

In almost an instant, Chu Keke adjusted her low spirits and pulled herself together.

Chu Keke, who couldn't hide her thoughts and wore everything on her face, didn't notice that while she was lost in her own emotional rollercoaster, Yu Qing, not far away, had glanced at her.

Yu Qing: "..."

What kind of people had Xiang Changge found for her?

She hadn't even said a word yet, and there was already one over there who looked like she had imagined a whole drama.

"Let me introduce everyone. This is Miss Yu, the owner of Xiushan." Xiang Changge didn't pay attention to the moods of the others. After finding a chair for Yu Qing to sit down, she began to introduce the three of them.

Hearing Xiang Changge's words, the three people who had stood up greeted Yu Qing.

Yu Qing nodded slightly, her bored gaze wandering around the room.

This place was originally a tea storage room, specifically for storing aged tea, but the space was actually quite large.

After being converted into a game room, the tea and shelves had been moved away, and the room now contained two square tables and a mahjong table. There was also a chess set and a Go board on the side, which fit the name "game room" quite well.

There were many items, making it look quite full, and in Yu Qing's opinion, even a bit crowded.

She had never been in such a small room.

After introducing Yu Qing, Xiang Changge introduced the three of them.

"Yao Ningran, a junior at the Art University. She knows a little bit of every instrument and has an understanding of painting. When the young lady plays the piano or paints, you can have her assist you."

Yu Qing: "..."

She just wanted to be alone in peace.

"Ge Bufan, a junior in the Culinary Department at A University. Besides cooking, she also has a good understanding of photography. Oh, and she is also very good at making Western-style pastries."

"When the young lady is hungry, you can have her provide some suggestions for dishes you might want to eat."

Yu Qing: "..."

Would she ever have such a moment?

"Chu Keke, also a student at A University, Foreign Languages Department, Russian major, with a minor in Japanese. Her English is also quite good. When the young lady wants to read original foreign language books, you can have her read them to you."

Yu Qing: "..."

She didn't want to listen to chanting.

Yu Qing had originally heard Aunt Yang say that Xiang Changge had recruited three bright and lively college students, and she thought Xiang Changge had specifically found them to play with her.

Later, Xiang Changge said that the three people she found were actually for her.

Yu Qing didn't quite believe it in her heart.

She didn't need anyone to play with her; what kind of companionship was bought with money? She was a person destined to be lonely, and she didn't need this kind of material companionship.

And if she didn't need them, then these three people would surely be accompanying Xiang Changge in the future.

By then, the four of them would live a happy and joyful life in her house; it really sounded like a wonderful ending.

As for her, she was currently being forced to come and take a look, just going through the motions. After all, if she hadn't come, Xiang Changge was prepared to take her for a ride in the sky.

But after listening to Xiang Changge's introduction, some inexplicable feelings stirred in Yu Qing's heart.