Volume One, Chapter 20: How Have I Offended You?

“Hmm, go to bed early tonight.” Cheng Zhengchu said this and went to the guest room.

Although they had been officially married for three months, that matter was still too intimate. So they still slept in separate rooms.

Fortunately, the girl didn’t know yet. Otherwise, who knew what kind of trouble would arise.

Yu Yaxuan had originally planned to talk to Cheng Zhengchu about sleeping in the same room. But since he had no intention of that, and she felt embarrassed as a woman to bring it up, she could only return to her room to sleep.

Well, Cheng Zhengchu was already at that age, not a young man anymore. Perhaps in that department, he had long since become incapable.

It was no use dwelling on that matter. After all, she was quite satisfied with Cheng Zhengchu. He handed over his salary and was considerate toward his wife — a rare find indeed.

Thinking of this, Yu Yaxuan smiled slightly and drifted beautifully into a dream.

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At the Xie family villa, Wang Qi was thrilled to hear that Xie Zhiqi was going to be engaged to Lin Baozhu.

“Grandma said you’re getting engaged to that poor guy? Congratulations, brother! After two years, you finally got what you wanted.”

In truth, the Lin family had only modest assets. Lin Jingsheng was just a small deputy manager at a Cheng Corporation subsidiary, earning less than two million a year. At his age, he was divorced and had a mistress who moved in.

Such a family background was utterly out of Xie family’s league, especially considering Lin Jingsheng’s disreputable conduct.

Wang Qi had been worried whether Xie Zhiqi might rise to the occasion and marry a woman beneficial to the Xie family, overshadowing him and his wife.

Now it seemed there was no need to worry.

As long as Xie Zhiqi married Lin Baozhu, he would be thoroughly suppressed for the rest of his life.

Hearing this, Xie Zhiqi’s expression darkened slightly.

“Sis-in-law, although Baozhu’s family background isn’t great, she’s a very good girl. Besides, our feelings have always been strong over the years. There’s no need to humiliate her like this.”

This sis-in-law was indeed from a noble family, worthy of the Xie family, but her daily haughty demeanor was simply irritating.

Unlike Lin Baozhu, who, though spoiled, was simple and genuine.

She was wholeheartedly devoted to him.

“Enough, and you’re defending her before you’ve even married? Second brother, don’t be fooled by this woman. If Dad gets angry and refuses to give you shares, it’s all over!” Wang Qi said proudly, looking at Xie Zhiqi.

Xie Zhiqi clenched his fists but said nothing.

Indeed, marrying Lin Baozhu meant he could never raise his head again, and he might never have a place in Cheng Corporation.

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“What are you two arguing about so early? Zhiqi marrying is a good thing. Lin Baozhu isn’t as simple as you think. Stop stirring up trouble,” Tian Fenglian said, taking Xie Zhiqi’s hand. “Good grandson, come with Grandma to prepare for the engagement ceremony. Our Xie family is influential and respectable; we can’t let others laugh at us.”

Xie Zhiqi felt a warmth in his heart, pleasantly surprised that Tian Fenglian valued Lin Baozhu so much. He felt somewhat reassured.

It seemed Lin Baozhu wouldn’t be treated badly after marriage.

Wang Qi frowned slightly as he watched the two walk away.

Wasn’t she just a deputy manager’s daughter? Could she really be more noble than him?

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After breakfast, Yu Yaxuan tidied up and went to the company.

It was her first day at work, so she had to arrive early, otherwise, she would feel guilty about earning twenty thousand yuan.

“Idol!” Just as she entered, Zhang Li came rushing over excitedly. “Idol, I’ve officially become a full-time employee! Hehe! Our boss is so great! I swear I’ll be loyal to the boss forever!”

Hearing this, Yu Yaxuan finally relaxed.

She had thought that President Cheng was so busy he wouldn’t care about such small matters.

Who would have expected such quick efficiency?

Seeing the girl so happy, Yu Yaxuan smiled.

“Why call me ‘idol’? I’m old enough to be your mother. If you don’t mind, just call me Aunt Xuan.”

The girl’s sincerity and loyalty pleased her.

Zhang Li chuckled, “Aunt Xuan, can we eat together from now on? I just joined the company and don’t have a lunch buddy yet...”

Seeing the little girl’s shy look, Yu Yaxuan couldn’t help but smile. Young people were full of energy; she shouldn’t make a fuss.

“Alright, we’ll eat together from now on!”

After agreeing, Yu Yaxuan went to her workstation.

It was important to work hard on the first day.

She had heard that cleaning jobs were highly competitive now, but she had managed household chores for years, far more detailed than this.

After cleaning the nine offices in her assigned area, she took out the trash and even helped clean the restroom.

The desks were spotless, without a single water stain.

With nothing else to do, Yu Yaxuan sat down to rest.

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“Are you here to work or to slack off? Look at you, then look at others. Everyone else is working, but you’re sitting here resting? The company pays you a good salary, and this is how you cheat and shirk?” Wang Duorou frowned, looking at her with disdain.

How could someone like this have gotten in through Cheng Zhengchu’s connections? She wondered what kind of poor relative Cheng Zhengchu was.

Though Yu Yaxuan was somewhat attractive, she was older and not as young as Wang Duorou. Wang Duorou didn’t even consider her a rival.

After all, with Cheng Zhengchu’s charm and status, there were plenty of young women vying for him.

Who’d be interested in a middle-aged woman like Yu Yaxuan?

Nowadays, men all preferred youth.

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“Manager Wang, I’ve already finished all my assigned tasks. I just happened to take a sip of water when you saw me. The HR department just informed me that besides these nine offices, I’m not responsible for other areas.”

The Cheng Corporation building had forty-four floors, each with nine offices, each assigned a dedicated cleaner.

She was responsible for the third floor’s nine offices.

As for the restroom, she cleaned it voluntarily because she couldn’t bear the sight.

There were dedicated cleaners for restrooms — three of them for the entire building.

“What kind of attitude is this? Manager Wang scolds you, and you dare talk back?” An assistant nearby, seeing Manager Wang’s stern look, immediately stepped forward to confront Yu Yaxuan.

At Cheng Corporation, especially under Manager Wang, even minor mistakes would lead to immediate dismissal.

Since Wang Duorou had a family, she had to be perceptive.

The new cleaning lady was really something — just a few days in and she’d already talked back to Wang Duorou three times.

Even if she was Cheng Zhengchu’s relative, what good did that do? Wang Duorou hated people who tried to get in by connections — no matter the job.

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“Sorry, Manager Wang, I have completed all my duties. If you think something isn’t done well, please tell me and I will continue cleaning.”

Manager Wang scanned the surroundings, and the assistant wiped the windowsill.

Everything was spotless, with no flaws to find. Even the plants and leaves in the office were neatly trimmed.

Manager Wang, ever haughty, said, “Finished your own work but don’t know how to find more to do? The company isn’t a charity. You should be more conscientious!”

Yu Yaxuan furrowed her beautiful brows but didn’t argue. She had indeed taken a high salary, so being criticized a little was no big deal.

Being a housewife had been far harder, especially with her ex-mother-in-law’s sharp tongue. Manager Wang’s few words were nothing compared to that.

Moreover, housework was unpaid labor, while this job paid over six hundred yuan daily. A little criticism was nothing.

Miaomiao was so adorable; she still needed to save a dowry for her. And she still had to find her unfortunate eldest son.

Thinking of this, Yu Yaxuan’s heart ached, and her eyes reddened slightly, looking pitiful and broken.

Seeing this, Manager Wang clenched the documents tightly.

At her age, playing the flirt was pointless — who was she trying to fool? Anyone unaware would think she was bullying her!

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“This isn’t clean enough.”

Manager Wang’s voice chilled, and Yu Yaxuan followed her gaze.

Suddenly, the sound of tearing paper filled the air. Before Yu Yaxuan could react, paper scraps flew everywhere, scattering across the once shiny floor, turning it into a mess.

Behind her, Manager Wang’s face wore a triumphant smile. “There, clean it properly~”