"Yes, Mr. Cai!"
Zuo Ruxiu said respectfully, then turned to go to the kitchen to pour water.
Cai Rong sat facing the kitchen, able to see Zuo Ruxiu's back with just a glance.
He looked up as if to drink from a water cup, taking a peek at Zuo Ruxiu, but asked, "What can't be said during the day?"
Cai Jinqu hurriedly replied, hearing Cai Rong speak, "It's a small matter, a trivial thing, it's just that..."
As he spoke, he observed Cai Rong's expression, afraid of displeasing him.
But at this moment, Cai Rong was drinking water while staring in the direction of the kitchen.
"If it's a small matter, then don't say it!"
Cai Rong's words were direct, cutting off Cai Jinqu's speech abruptly.
Just then, Zuo Ruxiu came out of the kitchen with a cup of water.
"Mr. Cai, here is your water!"
"Good, good, good."
Zuo Ruxiu did not leave immediately. Cai Rong usually asked a few questions.
"Oh, you go ahead. Come back later to clean up. I need to talk to Dad for a bit," Cai Jinqu said dully.
Cai Rong didn't speak, merely waved his hand, signaling Zuo Ruxiu to withdraw.
Zuo Ruxiu turned towards the kitchen, where she was to await further instructions.
Soul Spirit Number Twelve blew a breath at the opportune moment, making her posture even more alluring.
Cai Rong, while drinking water, stole glances.
Cai Jinqu, who had been talking about his own matters, noticed his father's attention was elsewhere and followed his gaze towards the kitchen.
Lotus walks slowly, leaving behind a graceful silhouette.
Indeed, there was more to this woman than met the eye.
Her rounded hips, her well-proportioned figure. Cai Jinqu bit his lip, remaining silent.
The moment Zuo Ruxiu entered the room, Cai Rong suddenly asked, "What were you saying?"
"I said, I said, can I take over that branch company in Zuo Gang City?"
Feeling his father was unlikely to agree, Cai Jinqu became reckless and stated it directly.
"Hmm, we'll discuss this matter later. It needs to be brought up at the board meeting!"
"But Dad, I just want to..."
Cai Jinqu seemed a bit anxious, fearing that things might change. In reality, having been in a listed company for so long, he understood that the board meeting was a formality, but also knew it was just a procedural step.
As long as his father agreed, his appointment would be a done deal.
"Alright, I understand! Is there anything else?"
Cai Rong asked with a stern face, like a boss reprimanding a subordinate, with no trace of familial affection between father and son.
Although Cai Jinqu was accustomed to his attitude, this was, after all, their home, not the company, and he always felt something was missing between them.
But no matter how he thought about it, his father was indeed the leader of the company, the emperor of the home, whose word was law, and even his mother was submissive to him.
The Cai family's status was inseparable from his father's efforts. From having nothing to being worth tens of billions, it was all the result of his hard work over the years.
But this also led him to develop a dictatorial personality, which made everyone at home defer to him. If he liked something, it was easy to talk about; if he disliked something, you were bound to be scolded.
In his presence, there was only one word: "fear." Real fear. Cai Jinqu felt that even though he was over forty, he couldn't help but tremble before him.
This gave him a strong desire to escape this home, a desire that grew stronger every day.
To live well after leaving this home, he still needed a job, and all of this depended on his father.
At his current age, starting from scratch was unrealistic. Moreover, he could not give up on a company as large as Wuma Group.
Having worked under his father for so many years, he always felt that his father's approval was necessary for everything, and he had never truly been in charge of his own responsibilities.
How could he demonstrate his leadership abilities?
People inevitably grow old, and he was the designated successor, which had been decided long ago.
But the old man's health was still good, his spirit vigorous, showing no signs of wanting to retire early. Of course, the best way forward was to achieve some success.
"No, there's nothing else."
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Cai Rong said with a gloomy expression.
"Gulp!"
Finishing the honey water in his cup in one gulp, he went upstairs.
With his father gone and the matter unresolved, Cai Jinqu felt it pointless to stay and returned to his room to sleep in disappointment.
After they had all gone upstairs, Zuo Ruxiu hurriedly came out of the kitchen to tidy up and mop the floors.
This job was just that tedious.
A wealthy household was different from ordinary people. There were many rules, and all actions were to be commanded, all matters to serve the boss.
Zuo Ruxiu was well aware of these things.
Although she was not highly educated, her ability to read people's expressions was innate.
In this family, as long as Cai Rong tacitly agreed, no one else dared to object. Even the Madam wouldn't dare to complain casually, let alone them, the servants, who always hid from him.
In fact, from the tone of Cai Rong's voice, one could feel that he was not inherently mean or cold; it was merely a habit from his work, and one just had to adapt.
Although Butler Cao had repeatedly warned her to serve with caution, Zuo Ruxiu was not overly apprehensive.
As time went on and Zuo Ruxiu's work remained flawless, Butler Cao made a slight adjustment to her duties, tacitly allowing her to be on duty at night.
While others tried to avoid Cai Rong, ever since Zuo Ruxiu arrived, they no longer had to worry about whose turn it was to be on night duty, which pleased everyone.
In Zuo Ruxiu's heart, she attributed this to fate.
With Soul Spirit Number Twelve, it was the same. What Zuo Ruxiu didn't know was that this fate was arranged by Soul Spirit Number Twelve for her.
Given her appearance and Cai Rong's disposition, without a particularly suitable opportunity, they would never have come together.
Although Cai Rong had the same desires as most men, his reason reminded him that as the chairman of a listed company, having affairs outside was a major taboo. While many company bosses had various ways to handle such matters, it did not align with his principles.
He had become rich suddenly and then moved to Changyu City from elsewhere. Although Changyu City was relatively tolerant of such matters, by modern societal standards of marriage, it did not meet the public's judgment.
Therefore, "taking a concubine" required caution, and more importantly, an opportunity.
Since Zuo Ruxiu first gave him a cup of honey water, Cai Rong seemed to have developed a habit. He habitually drank a little wine after returning home, and it was usually at night.
This time, feeling pleased, he drank an extra two liang of baijiu.
The alcohol content was not high, and he felt he was still conscious, slightly tipsy.
As soon as he entered the door, he called out, "Pour me some water!"
Zuo Ruxiu quickly came out of the maid's room to pour water.
However, before the cup could be placed on the coffee table, Cai Rong made a gagging sound.
It seemed he had drunk a bit too much today.