ebookland Chapter 216 You Stay, I Leave
Chapter 216 You Stay, I Leave
Zhang Xinru lowered her voice and whispered, "Wang Ma, the young master must be talking about you, right?"
While refuting him, Wang Ma didn't forget to secretly observe Fu Xiaochen's situation, "Nonsense, why don't you say it's you!"
Zhang Xinru felt that the possibility of it being her was small, otherwise she wouldn't have waited until today to have someone investigate.
"You were the only one out looking for work today; I didn't go out."
Wang Ma also felt that it was likely her, but she still tried to convince herself by making excuses.
"Didn't you hear the housekeeper say it's been several days? Don't forget you looked for work a few days ago and worked a whole morning on it! Besides, I only went out today to get my money back; I didn't work for anyone for free."
Zhang Xinru clicked her tongue and glanced at her sideways, "You still have the nerve to mention that..."
Fu Xiaochen's sudden voice interrupted them, "Zhang Ma, Wang Ma, don't you have anything to say?"
He only found out today that Jiajia had gone out to work.
Zhang Ma and the others, who spend every day with Jiajia, couldn't possibly be unaware of this. Yet they kept it a complete secret from him and didn't even report it to him. They really didn't respect him as their young master.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xinru and Wang Ma froze on the spot, pretending to be calm on the surface, but actually panicking inside.
It has now been confirmed that Fu Xiaochen found out about their job search, which led to a beautiful misunderstanding.
Wang Ma hummed in a low voice, loud enough for the two of them to hear, "You're really talking about us! You'd better think of something quickly!"
Zhang Xinru was somewhat annoyed. If she had known she would be discovered, she wouldn't have been in such a hurry to find a job. It was a double loss.
"We've come this far, what else can we do? We can't deny it even if it kills us."
Wang Ma couldn't bring herself to lie through her teeth. "The evidence is right in the young master's hands. This just doesn't make sense!"
Zhang Xinru: "What's so hard to say? Who knows if the photo is of you or me? Don't rush to admit it before you've seen the photo."
Wang Ma: "What if they all exist?"
Zhang Xinru felt that they could still be salvaged. If all else failed, Wang Ma could keep her and let her go. Afterwards, Wang Ma could give her 30% of her monthly salary, which would minimize the losses.
"Then let's pin the blame on one person, and save whoever we can."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ma's eyes lit up. "Then let's make it clear in advance that you stay while I leave. If the young master asks later, just say that I'm looking for a job and you were just accompanying me without knowing the truth."
Hearing what Wang Ma said, Zhang Xinru was moved but also a little ashamed. Wang Ma was willing to sacrifice herself to protect her, how could she possibly have designs on Wang Ma's salary!
Then, Wang Ma added, "Remember to give me half of your salary when the time comes."
"..."
Zhang Xinru was speechless for a moment, too moved to speak. "No, you stay, I'll leave. I only need 30%."
“No, you stay. I’m too old. This kind of opportunity should be given to the younger generation.”
"It's precisely because you're older that you should stay. I'm still young and have plenty of opportunities to find other jobs. Respecting the elderly and caring for the young are traditional virtues. Don't try to take my job."
"..."
"..."
Fu Xiaochen kept looking at the photo in his hand, and after waiting for a long time without any reply, he looked up.
"Aunt Zhang, I'm asking you a question!"
Their mutual "deference" was interrupted, and they cautiously stepped forward.
Zhang Xinru spoke first, "Young Master, Wang Ma knew nothing about this from beginning to end, it has nothing to do with Wang Ma! Punish me if you want! Even if you fire me, I will not complain."
Wang Ma, having been preempted, retorted, "Zhang Ma, don't take responsibility for me! You don't know anything, why are you taking the blame?"
Then, looking at Fu Xiaochen, his expression was resolute and his tone sincere: "Young Master, Zhang Ma knows nothing. I accept any punishment or dismissal she deserves. I just hope you won't implicate Zhang Ma."
Zhang Xinru: ...She's really good at acting.
The housekeeper, who was unaware of what was going on, was inwardly impressed. It was the first time he had ever seen Zhang Ma and Wang Ma so loyal and righteous; it was truly rare.
Fu Xiaochen felt as if they had said something, but also as if they hadn't said anything at all.
"I don't have time to listen to your nonsense, Jia..."
"Fu Xiaochen, what are you doing?"
Ye Jiajia happened to return at that moment and, seeing the scene before her, thought that Fu Xiaochen was taking advantage of her absence to secretly dismiss the servants.
She had heard about what was going on at the company recently, and she felt that she should do something. Even if she couldn't help Fu Xiaochen, she didn't want to hold him back, so she secretly went out to look for a job without telling anyone.
Fu Xiaochen sneered, "So you've finally decided to come back?"
Ye Jiajia thought that she had stumbled upon this scene, making Fu Xiaochen feel embarrassed.
"Don't overthink it. Actually, I'm not used to being served by others at all."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xinru and Wang Ma were filled with horror. Ye Jiajia didn't need them anymore? Was she planning to fire them all?
How to do?
How to do?
Fu Xiaochen's attention wasn't on them, so he naturally had no idea that the two people next to him were having such a rich internal drama.
He unfolded the photo in his hand and handed it to Ye Jiajia, questioning, "So, this is your reason for going to serve other people?"
The two, who were worried just a second ago, leaned closer and breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the person in the photo.
It turns out everyone is in the same boat, except that Ye Jiajia found a job long before them. As expected of the female lead, she has such foresight. They have to admit defeat.
Ye Jiajia thought Fu Xiaochen was concerned about her going to work, and her face was full of gratitude. "I don't think it's hard work. I know the company has been having some problems lately, so..."
Seeing Ye Jiajia's shy expression, Fu Xiaochen clearly misunderstood something. "So you think being my woman will be very difficult in the future?"
"Don't misunderstand, I just want to help you."
"Ha, help me, help me wear a green hat?"
Zhang Xinru and Wang Ma sensed something was wrong and quietly retreated, quickly making their way away. Luckily, they weren't the ones who were discovered looking for work today.
Ye Jiajia: "Fu Xiaochen, what do you mean?"
Fu Xiaochen: "What do I mean? I'd like to ask you what you mean! What kind of job are you looking for? A nanny? Or are you using the guise of a nanny to be someone's mistress?"
Ye Jiajia's eyes reddened at these words, and her anger flared up instantly. Without thinking, she raised her hand and slapped Fu Xiaochen hard across the face, the crisp sound echoing throughout the room.
"Can you please stop thinking of everyone as so despicable! I act with integrity and will not tolerate such slander from you."
Fu Xiaochen didn't move, but leaned down slightly from his superior position, cupping Ye Jiajia's head in his hands, forcing her to have nowhere to hide and only face him directly.
His eyes burned with rage, and his voice was as cold as the frost of the dead of winter. "Me, despicable? What, do you think I'm about to go bankrupt, so you're in a hurry to find someone else? You better remember this: you are my woman."
Jiajia had never worn the jewelry she bought before, nor had she given it to him. There was only one possibility: she was having an affair.