This Nested Deal Makes Me So Happy!

Shen Jingyan was left dazed by that whole spiel, but when he thought about it carefully, it really did make sense.

Li Yichen swallowed as well.

The two brothers in misery exchanged a glance, silently linked arms, and went upstairs to continue working.

Watching the brothers' lonely backs, the little person in Zhu Yu's heart danced wildly. You think you can get away without working after that?

After dealing with the two younger ones, Zhu Yu finally turned to the two older ones.

"Boss! Don't worry about leaving the young master with me. During these fifteen days of vacation, I'll definitely give you back a completely different young master."

Zhu Yu patted his chest as he made his promise.

Shen Jingmo nodded. Though he said nothing, his expression showed his trust.

When Li Yiyan heard that, his eyes lit up. There was such a good deal? Could Zhu Yu take his useless little brother along too?

"Assistant Zhu, Little Chen will be in your care too."

Huh? Zhu Yu's expression suddenly changed. What kind of sucker am I? Why are people dumping their younger ones on me for no reason?

"Wouldn't that be a little inappropriate, President Li?" Zhu Yu looked conflicted.

"What's inappropriate about it?" Li Yiyan looked over curiously.

"It's not a big issue, it's just that... there needs to be a little extra something." Zhu Yu rubbed his thumb and index finger together.

Li Yiyan was startled. He had thought it was some impossible problem to solve. So it was just money.

"How much do you want?"

Seeing how straightforward Li Yiyan was, Zhu Yu could not help making calculations in his heart. Did this mean he could ask for more?

The Angel Fish and Devil Fish in Zhu Yu's heart immediately began tearing into each other.

Angel Fish: We can't be too greedy. We already earn plenty.

Devil Fish: What idiot would ever complain about earning too much money?

Angel Fish (vein popping): Don't think I don't know you're calling me an idiot.

Devil Fish: I am calling you one. I am calling you one. You're just a little dummy.

In the end, Zhu Yu decided to live up to his conscience. Whatever his own boss paid him, President Li could pay the same. He had to keep things fair.

"President Li, my boss pays me..."

"I'll pay triple." Before Zhu Yu could finish, Li Yiyan confidently held up three fingers. I refuse to believe I can't win you over by paying this much.

"Deal!!!" Zhu Yu slapped Li Yiyan's hand and happily rushed upstairs.

Slap!!! The sound of that smack was incredibly loud.

Li Yiyan tightly clutched the hand that had been slapped. "It's only triple. Is that really worth getting so excited over?"

The smile on Shen Jingmo's lips had not faded once. This was far more than a simple threefold increase.

As Zhu Yu climbed the stairs, he was still screaming wildly inside.

[If there are any more suckers like this in the future, please send me a whole stack of them, okay? Triple! It's triple my original salary after it was already tripled! Oh my god, this nesting doll deal makes me so happy!]

Li Yiyan had still been confused, but the moment he heard that, he instantly sobered up.

"What do you mean? You pay him triple his salary?"

"Mm. Spring Festival is coming up soon, and I couldn't be bothered to calculate it, so I paid him according to holiday rates," Shen Jingmo said flatly.

"Why didn't you say so sooner? That's even more than paying him six times directly." Li Yiyan picked up his cup and took a sip of coffee to calm himself down. He had really taken a huge loss this time.

"No, I can't stay here any longer. I've only been here for half a day, and not only did I lose money, I got dragged into all this nonsense too. Lately, I need to visit a temple and ask a master to cleanse away my bad luck and help me avoid trouble. See you after the New Year." After saying that, Li Yiyan grabbed his coat and headed for the door.

He was genuinely afraid that if he stayed any longer, it would not just be his heart and head hurting. His whole body would hurt.

Soon, it was two days before Spring Festival.

Zhu Yu prepared to pack up and go home to spend Spring Festival alone.

When Shen Jingmo saw Zhu Yu packing his luggage, he stopped in his tracks.

"You're going back?"

"Of course, Boss. Aren't you going back to the old residence for the New Year too?" Zhu Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead. He clearly had not brought much with him, so why was there so much to pack?

Instead of leaving after hearing that, Shen Jingmo leaned against the doorframe. "Don't go back. Come to the old residence and spend the New Year with me."

"That wouldn't be appropriate." Zhu Yu stared at his boss in shock. Wouldn't it be a bit strange for an outsider like him to spend the New Year at someone else's home?

"What's inappropriate about it? There are only three people in my Household anyway. My parents are overseas and won't be coming back for the New Year. There's only me, Grandpa, and Shen Jingyan. If you come, you can help me keep an eye on Shen Jingyan too. My grandfather is old; we can't let him get so angry that something happens to him."

"I'd better not." Just thinking about it made Zhu Yu feel awkward.

"Are you sure? I remember Grandpa saying last time that he wanted to make up for it by giving you a red envelope the next time you came. If you don't go this time, then forget it."

Shen Jingmo was not making that up. Old Master Shen was truly grateful that Zhu Yu had saved his life, and after everything was over, he said he wanted to give Zhu Yu a huge red envelope.

Zhu Yu's eyes lit up. A red envelope from Old Master Shen!

"Boss, I suddenly think I should spend the New Year with you after all. I'll help you keep an eye on Young Master Shen."

[I'm going to collect my huge red envelope.]

"Good." Hearing the answer he had expected, Shen Jingmo returned to the study in satisfaction.

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