After Yan Xia finished explaining the key points, the waiter knocked on the door of the private room and began serving the dishes.

The waiter didn't leave until the dishes covered the entire table.

The food here is on the sweeter side, and it's hot in the summer.

Yan Xia had been traveling all day and didn't have much of an appetite. She only ate a few bites before putting down her chopsticks, as the food was just too greasy.

As darkness fell outside the window, the waiter lit several candles in the private room.

It's brighter now.

There's an old saying that one's drinking habits reveal one's character. Although the three franchisees were slightly tipsy, their demeanor was impeccable. They all sat upright in their chairs, and not a single swear word came out of their mouths, let alone anything offensive.

In addition, Deng Qiuzhi was in charge of the review process.

Yan Xia signed contracts directly with the three of them.

Supply is scheduled to begin on July 1st.

"There's one more thing. My shop has developed some new products. I wonder if you'd be interested? The products are at my house. If you'd like to buy some, come over to my house tomorrow morning and try them out."

The four of them readily agreed.

It was already dark when we left the restaurant.

The streets were even more bustling than during the day.

Jiangnan County boasts a vibrant nightlife.

In addition, the summer heat.

The streets were almost full of people at night.

Some people were out to eat, some were shopping, and some were buying groceries.

Men and women, young and old.

It was bustling with activity.

Yan Xia didn't rush back, but instead took Jin Yu shopping.

I didn't eat enough for dinner.

Yan Xia bought a sour apricot cake and ate it, while Jin Yu held two cups of herbal tea.

The sour jujube cake was appetizing, and after one serving, Yan Xia's appetite was whetted, so the two of them sat on the street and ate a late-night snack.

I didn't go home until most of the shops on the street had closed.

"Baodong, do you have any hot water? Go boil some and bring the bathtub to my room. I want to take a bath. Remember, don't make the water too hot, it's very humid today."

When she got home, Yan Xia asked Bao Dong to boil water so she could take a bath. She had been playing for a long time and was covered in sweat.

"Master, your and Young Master Jinyu's bathtubs have been moved to the room, and the water is warm."

Bao Dong had already made preparations in advance.

Yan Xia nodded in satisfaction.

Sure enough, having a clever servant is a real blessing.

She arranged everything without giving any instructions.

No wonder big bosses like smart subordinates.

"Well done, you'll be rewarded." Yan Xia took out two taels of silver from her purse and placed it in Bao Dong's hand.

"Take this money and buy some good food, treat yourself to a special meal. Look at you, you've been here for so long and haven't gained much weight. Baoqiu is already chubby. Your master won't go broke from eating, so eat as much as you want, just don't waste any. Eat until you're plump and healthy. I'm going upstairs to take a bath now, you don't need to serve me. Just leave the water in the room, we'll collect it tomorrow morning. Go to sleep early."

Yan Xia teased her a few times with a smile before going back to her room.

Bao Dong clutched the silver, tears welling in his eyes as he watched Yan Xia's retreating figure as she went upstairs.

Although she was crying, her face was full of happiness.

My master is so good...

Since meeting her master, she has been well-fed, warmly dressed, and well-fed. Her master never scolds her. Although he doesn't come often, he always gives her a reward when he does. Moreover, her master speaks gently and doesn't mind her birthmark being ugly, nor does he make things difficult for the servants.

It was as if all the suffering of her first half of life had vanished in this moment. If enduring 20 years of hardship would lead to meeting her master, she would be willing to be reborn!

[Target person detected]

Name: Yan Baodong

Age: 20

[Favorability: 100]

[Congratulations, host, you have earned 100 points. The points have been credited to your account.]

[Current points: 100]

Yan Xia had just finished taking off her clothes when the system notification sounded.

Bao Dong's positive impression was truly unexpected. She genuinely felt sorry for this girl. If it weren't for that birthmark, she would definitely have lived a good life. Even though she was born into a humble family, with her intelligence, she could have thrived anywhere.

Her life was ruined because of her birthmark.

Therefore, compared to the other servants, Yan Xia always secretly rewarded her with silver.

I'll check in on you occasionally.

And just like that, I got 100% favorability.

What does this mean?

This shows that no one has ever shown any kindness to Bao Dong.

Oh, what a pitiful girl.

Yan Xia sighed, walked naked into the bathtub, lifted the wooden board, and the water was still steaming.

A layer of petals floated on top.

It has a pleasant, refreshing fragrance.

Yan Xia sat down and breathed a sigh of relief.

The water temperature is just right.

Jin Yu, on the other side, also sat down in the wooden tub.

The two were separated by a wooden wall, back to back.

The bathing rooms are connected together.

The wooden board didn't insulate against sound, so Jin Yu could hear Yan Xia exhale clearly.

His face flushed slightly.

I dare not make a sound.

Summer is hot, so bathing shouldn't be too long; Yan Xia got up after twenty minutes.

She dried herself off, put on the clean clothes that were on the bed, and lay down directly. Her slightly reddened skin was exposed to the air, removing all the dryness.

It was even a little chilly, but Yan Xia, covered with a thin blanket, fell asleep in less than an incense stick's time.

One advantage of living by the river is that you can hear the sound of flowing water.

This white noise is simply a magical lullaby.

Jin Yu then drifted off to sleep.

The house has a front door facing the street and a back door facing the river.

One is bustling, the other is tranquil.

Even in the middle of the night, there were still a few people scattered on the street, some reeking of alcohol, others burping.

"Giggle—"

"Chirp chirp chirp—"

"Chirp chirp chirp—"

“........”

Accompanied by the sounds of roosters crowing and birds chirping, Yan Xia got up, put on a gauze coat, and stood on the balcony watching the sunrise.

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