That was why Ye Chuqi wondered if Gaines was bored.
Gaines was not bored, of course. He wanted to show Ye Chuqi what he could do and prove his worth. As the finest Retainer and Ye Chuqi's newly appointed Steward, he had plenty of skills and could help her in plenty of ways.
He did not have to stay by Ye Chuqi's side. Fighting was not his strong suit; he was better at handling internal affairs. After knowing her for so long, he also understood that she had few "internal affairs" to handle. Even her Beast Companions took good care of themselves and had no need for his help.
Even so, his desire to follow Ye Chuqi had not changed. Now that she wanted to manage her assets and invest for profit, he felt fully capable of taking on the job.
Ye Chuqi was not set on choosing Jun Ruofeng. She mainly wanted to avoid the hassle. His help would save her a lot of trouble, and he was entirely trustworthy. Why not use him? But Gaines was a good choice too. After thinking it over, she gathered up all the Gold Coins she had on hand, put them in a Spatial Ring, and handed it to him.
"This is all the cash I have on hand. Do what you think best?"
Gaines froze. He had expected to need more persuasion. After all, he knew Jun Ruofeng's abilities and his relationship with Ye Chuqi. Yet after only a few words, she had handed him the money.
One look at the Gold Coins inside the Spatial Ring left Gaines blank-faced for a moment. It was not as though he had never seen this much money, even if it had not been his. As one of the Empire's top Retainers, he thought