Chapter 18

Chu Wen didn't strictly control Chu Muchao's three meals a day.

It was only after I found out she was eating takeout and that she looked unwell during the days she worked overtime that I started to manage her strictly.

In the past, if she wanted to eat something, she only needed to say so, and it would be immediately satisfied.

Chu Wen had told her, "Your sister's needs come first. Just tell me what you want, and I will definitely fulfill it for you."

And Chu Wen really did it, and not just in terms of her diet.

From childhood to adulthood, Chu Wen would always fulfill all her requests immediately.

That's why, when her friends say that her brother is very strict with her and has a strong desire to control her, she always speaks up for Chu Wen.

Chu Wen only cares about her because he places her in a very important position.

Chu Muchao: I want to eat mala tang (spicy hot pot). My colleague ordered a dry-mixed mala tang yesterday and it was super delicious!

Chu Wen will unconditionally fulfill any request she makes.

Her brother is just that good!

I'm feeling really touched.

The next second, Chu Muchao received a reply: ...

You can make it, but it won't be very spicy. Your stomach can't handle spiciness.

Yes, access has been granted.

But not many are open to the public.

-

The message on the screen shows that it has been read but will not be replied to.

Chu Wen's index finger lingered over the screen before locking his phone.

"The young lady has entered the building."

"Miss has taken the elevator to the sixteenth floor."

"Miss has clocked in at the perfect time."

In the passenger seat, a man sat in front, holding a laptop and reporting Chu Muchao's movements in real time.

Chu Wen did not signal to stop, so the man could only continue reporting.

“Mr. Chu…” the man hesitated for a moment, “Miss just glanced at the surveillance footage in the hallway. Would it be inappropriate for us to connect to the surveillance system…”

After speaking hesitantly, the man looked up and met Chu Wen's cold and sinister eyes in the rearview mirror, then quickly looked away, trying to come up with a reasonable explanation for his behavior.

"It's nothing else, but I'm mainly worried that Miss might be bullied outside. Miss is kind-hearted and naive, she might not even realize she's being bullied, right, Mr. Chu? Hehe, hehehehe..."

Chu Wen's cold gaze swept over the driver before looking out the window.

The scenery flashing by along the street reflected his cold, expressionless face.

"Have Auntie make some nutritious mala tang (spicy hot pot), just a little spicy, and send it to Chaochao at noon."

The person in the passenger seat replied, "Okay, I'll make the call right now."

Chu Wen rested his chin on his left hand, looking out the window.

He paused in his hand, which was stroking his phone, and suddenly asked, "You mean she told you to park your car on the second basement level?"

The driver in front replied, "Yes, Miss said that parking on the basement level is too conspicuous, and no colleagues usually park there."

Chu Wen carefully considered the details hidden in the words, then snorted and sneered.

"Of those classmates and friends abroad, I'm still in contact with a few, especially the guys."

The man in the passenger seat: "Yes, Mr. Chu."

A car worth over seven million yuan would be too conspicuous to park on the basement level, so it was parked in the employee parking lot.

Chu Muchao wasn't interested in the car itself, he only cared about whether it was comfortable to sit in.

She didn't know the price of the car that had been used to pick her up and drop her off these past two days, which is normal.

Instead of retorting with something like, "Who has such a nice family that gets a 3,500 yuan internship salary and a driver to pick them up and drop them off?"

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[Magic Points +1]

In my mind, the notification sound of points increasing popped up again.

Chu Muchao deliberately went to the tea room and lingered at the door for a while.

Jiang Lan suddenly started wiping the table in the tea room.

The other person listening to the gossip looked at Chu Muchao at the door with an embarrassed and confused expression.

Last night when they were shopping, Jiang Lan even gave her some points.

We should at least give a heads-up to the hero.

Chu Muchao smiled and waved to Jiang Lan in the tea room.

Good morning, Sister Jiang Lan.

Her voice was soft and sweet, and her posture was elegant and graceful.

Jiang Lan looked up and rolled her eyes at her.

He had barely opened his mouth when he turned around and started mopping the floor again.

The other person in the break room felt something was off and quickly said, "I have to go," and slipped away.

-

At noon, Chu Muchao, as before, planned to go through the VIP passage and take the private elevator upstairs.

Unexpectedly, I ran into a few colleagues from the marketing department who were smoking in the stairwell.

Seeing that someone was coming, the group held their breath and peeked over.

Upon recognizing Chu Muchao, he casually walked out of the emergency exit, a cigarette dangling from his lips.

"Xiao Chu, where are you going?"

The group glanced at the "Special" sign on the stairwell wall and joked.

"This is the company president's private elevator. You're not planning to use it secretly, are you?"

"Huh? That can't be right. I remember the private elevator only accepts access cards. Little Chu..." The person speaking looked Chu Muchao up and down, "Little Chu, do you have the president's exclusive access card? No way."

"Could the rumors in your department be true?"

"Hahaha……"

【Miss Mu Mu, don't be angry. Do you need me to remind you where the wand is now?】

Chu Muchao: Don't be angry. It's my fault for only remembering the instigator who started the rumors and forgetting about others.

The elevator slowly descended from the top floor.

With a "ding," it opened in front of them.

The others all wore expressions of anticipation, waiting to see how Chu Muchao would respond and how she would handle the situation.

Chu Muchao smiled politely at them, took out his access card from his pants pocket, held it up between two fingers, and showed it to them.

Stepping into the elevator, I confidently swiped my access card.

Under the astonished gazes of the group, the elevator doors slowly closed.

[Miss Mu Mu, they're talking about you right now, wondering why you have an access card.]

Chu Muchao: Oh, that's normal.

Some speculate that since you also share the surname Chu, it might be related to the group's president. Others guess that the surname is just a coincidence, and you're actually someone's mistress. What should we do, Miss Mu Mu?

Chu Muchao: What can I do? Others are spreading rumors, why should I prove my innocence?

Chu Muchao: After I finish eating, everyone will be part of my points-farming team.

【^-^ That's a good decision, Miss Mu Mu.】

Upon reaching the top floor, the secretary was already waiting in front of the elevator.

After leading Chu Muchao into the president's office, he considerately closed the door for her.

"Good afternoon, young lady."

Instead of Chu Wen, she was greeted by the family's housekeeper.

As if sensing Chu Muchao's confusion, the aunt opened the insulated food box and explained it to him.

"Young Master has something to do today and can't dine with Miss, so he specially asked me to come and keep her company."

"Oh, I see."

Chu Muchao was somewhat unhappy.

If her brother is too busy with work to have a meal with her, he could just tell his sister.

Originally, she didn't come up here to eat the food cooked by the housekeeper, but to "eat together" with Chu Wen.

If she had known Chu Wen wasn't here, why did she insist on coming up?

How annoying.

The aunt poured her a cup of milk tea with only a little sugar.

"Miss, this is a jasmine rose milk tea that the young master specially asked me to make. It also contains brown sugar pearls."

Chu Muchao pursed his lips, but still showed no sign of joy.

The auntie added, "Today's lunch is spicy hot pot, young lady."

"..." Chu Muchao then looked at the food box on the table.

In the largest food box in the very center, there was indeed a box of spicy hot pot that looked and smelled delicious. It would have been even better if the tiny bit of chili at the very tip wasn't just for garnish.

Besides mala tang (spicy hot pot), there are also grilled fish fillets, fried potato wedges, and vegetable and fruit platters.

Besides the vegetable and fruit platter, she also really wanted to eat the other snacks.

Chu Muchao stuck out the tip of his tongue and licked his lips.

The aunt smiled and handed over chopsticks: "Miss, please have your meal."

Chu Muchao feigned arrogance and reserve for a second before taking the chopsticks: "Have you eaten? Come and have some with us?"

"Thank you for your concern, Miss. I already had lunch before I came," the aunt said.

Chu Muchao first brought over the box of spicy hot pot and placed it in front of him.

The fatty beef, coated in a fresh, fragrant, slightly spicy flavor, is slowly chewed in the mouth.

Mmm, it smells so good!

[It would be even more fragrant if the flavor were a bit stronger.]

A gentle voice from the system echoed in my mind.

And he's kind of cheeky.

【I'm sorry, Miss Mu Mu, I absolutely didn't mean to say that. It's just that your brother's way of managing your food makes me feel a little sorry for you.】

There are all sorts of flavors in the world, but unfortunately, Miss Mu Mu hasn't had the chance to taste any of them yet.

Chu Muchao: You talk as if you've tasted it yourself.

【^-^ Maybe.】

Chu Muchao: Hmph.

Miss Mu Mu, would you like to try some truly delicious, fragrant, and spicy Mala Tang?

Chu Muchao: Hmph.

[Not only do they offer the sour, spicy, and numbing broth version, but they also have a sticky, northern-style mala tang with sesame paste—it's a completely different flavor!]

Chu Muchao: ...

Is it also served with sesame paste?

She once had a hot pot with friends and tried a dipping sauce with sesame paste. The aroma of the sesame paste was very special, and she couldn't forget the taste for a long time!

Yes, that's right. Beef slices dipped in peanut sauce taste pretty good too.

Chu Muchao: You're so bad.

【^-^ How could that be?】

Chu Muchao: You're just trying to tempt me, why don't you let me eat it! When will I be able to eat all the world's delicacies at will?

According to the rules, this rule can only be activated after Miss Mu Mu upgrades her magic skill for the first time.

Suddenly, a semi-transparent shop page popped up in front of me, automatically redirecting me to the item page.

【But the store just happened to refresh with something I want. If you redeem this item with your points, I'll trade with you so you can enjoy this rule ahead of time. How about it?】

There were other people around, but Chu Muchao walked through the semi-transparent online store page with a normal expression, picked up a piece of squid, put it in his bowl, and slowly ate it.

My gaze swept over the various props, finally settling on a [Wish Card].

【^-^ Miss Mu Mu is so smart, she guessed what I wanted right away.】

Chu Muchao: Does the system also require redemption before items can be used?

【^-^ Yes, this is a very special prop. Would Miss Mumu like it?】

It takes 66 points to redeem a Wish Card.

She clearly doesn't have enough points right now, but if she casts a spell on those three gossiping people later, she might be able to gather 66 points soon.

Chu Muchao: Okay, I'll trade with you once I've accumulated enough points.

[Miss Mu Mu, aren't you curious about my purpose?]

Chu Muchao: Not curious.

Although mildly spicy mala tang lacks soul, the chef at home is still quite skilled.

Aside from not being spicy, it tastes really good.

Chu Muchao's attention returned to the spicy hot pot in front of him.