"But recently, he has started to want to talk."

"Although it's just wanting to speak up, it's already an unprecedented step forward."

"According to Uncle Chen, he has started to keep a regular schedule these past few months and waits for you to arrive by the window every day."

“He even started trying new behavioral patterns, such as the day of the torrential rain, when he insisted on picking you up in person.”

A motherly gleam flashed in Madam Gu's eyes.

"I'm not sure if these changes are related to me."

Zi Xi recalled the heavy bag of cash and the pure look in Gu Yanqing's eyes when he handed it to her.

"I'm sure."

“We’ve tried countless methods, professional therapists, special education teachers, even experts from abroad… but no one has been able to arouse his interest like you have.”

Madam Gu's tone left no room for argument.

Zi Xi scratched her head awkwardly. Had she caught his attention?

"That's the main reason I came to see you today."

Madam Gu took a document out of her handbag and pushed it in front of Zi Xi.

Zi Xi looked down and saw an employment contract titled "Private Food Delivery Driver Agreement".

"We would like to formally hire you as Yan Qing's personal delivery person."

“In addition to the daily meal delivery, we hope you can cooperate with Yan Qing’s behavior in some ways, such as allowing him to draw your portrait, occasionally accepting small gifts from him, and responding when he shows a willingness to communicate.”

Mrs. Gu explained.

Zi Xi quickly browsed the contract contents.

The working hours were the same as before, but the salary section made her almost unable to believe her eyes: a monthly salary of 100,000?!

That's almost ten times her current income.

In addition, there are various allowances and bonuses.

"This... is too generous."

Zi Xi murmured.

"This is a generous reward for you, but for us, Yanqing's progress is invaluable."

Mrs. Gu's tone was somewhat agitated.

Zi Xi continued reading the contract and saw more details in the clauses.

She needs to sign a confidentiality agreement, which prohibits her from disclosing any information about Gu Yanqing to the outside world. She also needs to cooperate with Gu Yanqing's special needs, as long as these needs do not violate the law or morality.

Gu Jia has the right to terminate the contract if she deems it necessary, and if she terminates it unilaterally, she will have to pay a hefty penalty for breach of contract.

What are special needs?

Zi Xi asked warily.

"For example, his studio full of paintings is something that all of us family members are very envious of... He has never painted a portrait of us..."

"So the special request is that you want him to paint your portrait or accept a gift from him."

"Yan Qing's world is very simple; he won't make excessive demands."

"We just want you to cooperate when he shows a certain willingness, rather than refuse."

Madam Gu sighed.

Zi Xi recalled that art studio and the hundreds of portraits of herself inside.

With a monthly income of 100,000, cooperation is certainly an option.

"I need to think about it."

However, Zi Xi still needs to maintain her composure.

"certainly."

"However, I hope you can understand that this is very important to Yan Qing. You are the first person he has been willing to accept in all these years."

Madam Gu calmly took a sip of tea.

"Can I ask you a question? Do you all know about that art studio?"

Zi Xi looked up; that was too embarrassing.

“We… all know, cough cough… for Yan Qing, it’s a way of expressing herself.”

"He cannot express his emotions in words, so he uses his paintbrush to understand the world."

For a fleeting moment, Madam Gu's expression betrayed a suppressed laugh, but she quickly returned to normal.