"How could that be? A maid naturally does housework. That merchant is offering a very high salary, and you can even take an advance to pay off your debts. You should at least have a look. After all, for the fallen Glazed River House, this is quite a fortune~" Li Xuan said with a seemingly polite but unmistakably sarcastic smile as he handed over the contract again.
"Stop making a fool of me!"
The faint contempt hidden in Li Xuan's smile enraged Yuriko. She could accept scorn directed at herself, but she absolutely could not accept an insult against the entire Glazed River House.
She angrily snatched up the contract and tore it to shreds, raising her voice as she shouted, "Don't think that just because I've fallen on hard times, everyone gets to stomp on me! Back in the day, someone like you wouldn't even deserve a glance from me on the street. Even the Glazed River House's watchdogs had better manners than you! Let me tell you this: I don't need anyone's pity. I can solve my problems on my own. If you think you can take advantage of my misfortune, then I advise you to give up that idea!"
Although scraps of paper fluttered through the air, Li Xuan was not angry in the slightest. He still smiled as he said, "Could your confidence possibly come from the Glazed River Music Festival's championship prize?"
"So what if it does?"
"I admit that your preliminary performance was outstanding, but popping the champagne at halftime is never a good idea~" Li Xuan reminded her.
"I have complete confidence in my abilities. I'll prove myself on the finals stage and make you understand this: even a fallen noble is still a noble. I am simply better than other people!" Li