As Tong An'an put the duck into the pot and started to handle the shrimp, he was still sighing.
"Even Zhang Yang said he couldn't find a suitable person. Forget it, I won't bother. If I offend him, I offend him. Let him hire a specialized house manager himself. At worst, I'll pay for it."
This was the first time Tong An'an had heard such an outrageous thing.
Free accommodation and money?
A house-watching manager?
Was there such a good profession in the world?
Seeing her curious gaze, Jiang Jingyu explained to her.
Because the house needed to be kept clean and hygienic, he had to deal with the property management, and also help him take care of the cat, so everyone found it quite troublesome. Who would do such thankless work without payment?
"Do you have anyone suitable to introduce to me?"
Tong An'an didn't dare to say she wanted the job. "I'll keep an eye out. I'll call you when I find someone."
Jiang Jingyu sighed again, "It would be great if you could take on this job. I think you're quite good at organizing houses. And as I said, you like small animals."
"Actually, taking care of the house just means keeping it clean and tidy, ensuring the cats don't starve, and taking them for regular deworming and vet check-ups. You don't need to be there all the time, and it doesn't take much effort."
"How about you do me a favor and move out of your current place and move in here?"
Tong An'an felt a surge of joy, thinking that she was worrying about housing issues, and this was like a huge pie falling from the sky.
But she also felt like she was taking advantage of Jiang Jingyu.
"Can I do it? I've never lived in such a nice house before, I'm afraid I won't manage it well."
Jiang Jingyu encouraged her, "What's so bad about it? Furniture is inanimate, people are living. As long as you clean it regularly and don't damage it, it's fine."
"The more you talk about it, the more suitable you seem. The price is negotiable. As long as you agree, he probably won't object to any amount you name. Just do me this favor."
The boss had given her such a good opportunity, it would seem too proud if she didn't accept it.
Tong An'an had no choice but to agree. However, it was already very good that he didn't ask her for rent, so how could she dare to ask for money?
"I can help, but I can't take money. You know, if the situation wasn't so special, I couldn't even afford to rent such a house. You've saved me so much in rent, how can I have the nerve to ask for money?"
Jiang Jingyu didn't say much more, just asked when she could move.
Tong An'an asked, "Is it urgent?"
"It's quite urgent. He's leaving tomorrow and hopes to see a reliable person move in before he leaves, so he can rest assured. You'd better move in tomorrow."
Tong An'an thought for a moment, "Alright then, I'll pack my bags tonight. I'll inform my current landlord and move tomorrow."
"How will you get here?"
"I can take the subway."
Jiang Jingyu said, "I'm free this weekend anyway. Don't take the subway, I'll help you move."
Huh? Let the boss help her move? How could Tong An'an dare?
Jiang Jingyu offered her another step down, "You're doing me such a big favor, it's only right that I help you move your luggage. Besides, if you move in, you can cook for me often, and you'll save me money on takeout. Could it be that your luggage is so much that it will take several trips to move it all?"
How could that be.
Tong An'an was a pauper. Besides a few pieces of luggage, she didn't even have bedding.
Thus, the housing issue was happily settled between the two of them.
After an hour of busy work and preparing the dishes, they sat opposite each other at the bright and spacious dining table and began to eat.
Soft and melodious music played in the living room, warm sunlight streamed in through the window, and with a loved one by her side, the meaning of life was instantly highlighted.
After the meal, Tong An'an was about to wash the dishes, but Jiang Jingyu told her to put them in the dishwasher.
"No need. It's just these two bowls and two plates, it'll be washed in a minute. It's too much trouble to put them in the dishwasher."
"Then I'll wash them. You've been busy cooking for so long, how can I let you wash the dishes?"
Jiang Jingyu snatched the dishes and said to her with a smile, "You supervise me. If I miss any spot, correct me promptly."
They finished their lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, and Tong An'an said she was leaving first.
She had to inform Ma Weiwei to come and terminate the lease, and also pack her bags.
Jiang Jingyu picked up the car keys and said, "I'll give you a ride."
"No need. It's quite convenient to get a car from here."
Nonsense.
This was a high-end villa area. Taxis only entered within a kilometer for visitors and did not exit.
Without a ride, she couldn't get a taxi at all.
"Don't be so polite with me. You're my guest, it's only right that I give you a ride. Wait for me for a moment, I'll go change."
And so, she got into Jiang Jingyu's car again.
On a pleasant afternoon, it was the weekend, and everyone on the street had a joyful smile on their faces. This made Jiang Jingyu feel very good.
Halfway through the journey, seeing every girl passing by holding a cup of coffee or milk tea, he started to pay attention to the shops along the street.
Then he stopped in front of a well-known milk tea shop.
"I'll treat you to milk tea, what flavor do you want?"
Tong An'an reacted and politely said, "Let me treat you. You've come all this way to give me a ride. What flavor do you want?"
Jiang Jingyu didn't stand on ceremony with her.
"Whatever flavor you want, I'll have the same."
"Hot?"
"Whatever you drink, I'll drink."
Tong An'an went down and bought two cups of hot milk tea. When she sat back, Jiang Jingyu started the car again.
She helped him put in the straws and handed him one, "Can you drink while you drive?"
Jiang Jingyu could, of course, but he didn't want to, "I'll get fined if I'm caught by the surveillance."
"But it will get cold if it sits there." Tong An hesitated. "How about I feed you?"
Jiang Jingyu smiled with a sense of triumph: "Thank you."
She brought the milk tea to his lips, and Jiang Jingyu took a sip.
It was his first time drinking milk tea, it was so sweet and rich. But it was very similar to his current mood.
"It's delicious, you have good taste."
Tong An'an couldn't help but smile. The boss was really good at flattering people, even buying a cup of milk tea was praised for good taste.
Holding Jiang Jingyu's cup in one hand and her own in the other, they took sips from each other's cups, chatting aimlessly. Soon, they arrived downstairs at her apartment complex.
Tong An'an said goodbye to Jiang Jingyu and was about to get out of the car, but Jiang Jingyu looked at her and smiled.
"Miss Tong An'an, haven't you noticed that you're a bit impolite?"
She was startled: "Ah?"
"Normally, friends who arrive at your doorstep should be invited in for a cup of tea. I've been to your place many times, why have you never invited me in to sit for a while?"
Tong An'an's face turned red.
She really hadn't thought of this, she just subconsciously felt that the boss wouldn't deign to enter the places of their low-level employees.