As Tong Anan put a duck into the pot and started handling the shrimp, he was still sighing.
"Even Zhang Yang said he couldn't find a suitable person. Forget it, I won't bother. I'll offend him if I have to. Let him hire a professional property manager. At worst, I'll pay for it."
This was the first time Tong Anan had heard of something so absurd.
Getting paid to live in a house for free?
A property manager?
Was there such a good profession in the world?
Seeing her look of curiosity, Jiang Jingyu explained to her.
Because the house needed to be kept clean and tidy, and he also had to deal with the property management and take care of his cat, everyone found it troublesome. Who would do such thankless work without being paid?
"Do you have anyone suitable you can introduce to me?"
Tong Anan didn't dare to say she wanted the job. "I'll keep an eye out. I'll call you if I find anyone."
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 animals."
"Actually, taking care of the house just means keeping it clean and tidy, ensuring the cats won't starve, and taking them for regular check-ups and vet visits. You don't need to be home all the time, and it doesn't take much effort."
"How about you do me a favor, cancel your lease over there, and move in here?"
Tong Anan felt a surge of joy, thinking that she was worrying about her housing situation, 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 difficult about it? Furniture is inanimate, but people are alive. As long as you clean regularly and don't damage anything, it's fine."
"The more I talk about it, the more I feel you're suitable. The price is negotiable. As long as you agree, you can name your price, and he probably won't object. Just do me this favor."
The boss had offered such a convenient way out; if she refused, it would seem like she was being too proud.
Tong Anan had no choice but to agree. However, it was already very good that they weren't asking her for rent, so how could she dare to ask for money?
"I can help, but I can't accept money. You know, if it weren't for special circumstances, I wouldn't even be able to afford to rent such a house. Since you're saving me such a large amount in rent, how could I have the nerve to ask for money?"
Jiang Jingyu didn't say much more, only asking when she could move.
Tong Anan asked, "Is it urgent?"
"It's quite urgent. He's leaving tomorrow and hopes to see a reliable person living there before he goes, so he can rest assured. You'd better move in tomorrow."
Tong Anan thought for a moment. "Alright then, I'll pack my things 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 on the weekend anyway. Don't take the subway, I'll help you move."
Huh? Asking the boss to help her move her luggage? How could Tong Anan dare?
Jiang Jingyu offered her another way out. "You're doing me such a big favor, it's only right that I help you with your luggage. Besides, if you move in, you can often cook for me, 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 Anan was a pauper; apart from a few pieces of luggage, she didn't even have bedding.
Thus, the two of them happily settled the housing issue.
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 sunshine streamed in through the window, and having a loved one by her side, the meaning of life was suddenly apparent.
After the meal, Tong Anan went to wash the dishes, but Jiang Jingyu told her to put them in the dishwasher.
"No need, it's just two bowls and two plates, it'll be done 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 spots, correct me promptly."
They finished lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, and Tong Anan said she was going back first.
She had to inform Ma Weiwei to come and cancel the lease, and also pack her belongings.
Jiang Jingyu grabbed his car keys. "I'll drive you."
"No need. It's quite convenient to get a car from here."
Nonsense.
This was a high-end villa area. Within a one-kilometer radius, only visitor taxis would come in, and no taxis would go out.
Without someone to drive her, 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 drive you. 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 also the weekend, and everyone on the street had a joyful smile on their faces. This made Jiang Jingyu's mood very good.
Halfway through the journey, seeing every girl they passed holding a cup of coffee or milk tea, he began to pay attention to the shops along the street.
Then he stopped in front of a well-known milk tea shop.
"I'll buy you milk tea, what flavor do you want?"
Tong Anan reacted and politely said, "Let me buy you one. You've driven all this way to drop me off. What flavor do you want?"
Jiang Jingyu didn't act coy with her.
"Whatever flavor you want, I'll have."
"Hot?"
"Whatever you drink, I'll drink."
Tong Anan went down and bought two cups of hot milk tea. When she sat back, Jiang Jingyu started the car again.
After helping him insert the straws and handing them over, she asked, "Can you drink while driving?"
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 we leave it like this," Tong Anan hesitated. "How about I feed you?"
Jiang Jingyu smiled, feeling like his plan had succeeded. "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 much like his current mood.
"It's delicious, you have great taste."
Tong Anan couldn't help but laugh. Her boss was really good at complimenting people, even buying a cup of milk tea would earn a compliment for having good taste.
Holding Jiang Jingyu's in one hand and her own in the other, they took sips and chatted aimlessly. Soon, they arrived downstairs at the residential complex.
Tong Anan said goodbye to Jiang Jingyu and was about to get out of the car. Jiang Jingyu looked at her and smiled.
"Miss Tong Anan, don't you think you're being a little impolite?"
She was startled. "Ah?"
"Logically, friends should be invited in for a cup of tea when they arrive at your doorstep. I've been to your place many times, why have you never invited me in for a sit-down?"
Tong Anan's face turned red.
She really hadn't thought of this, she just subconsciously felt that her boss wouldn't deign to enter the premises of a small employee like her.