23 Chapter 23
◎My male servant Ying Yun◎
Ying Yun didn't listen to what Yang Xueyi and Qiao Qianqian said next.
He came out of the coffee shop and transferred the six thousand yuan back to Yang Xueyi. Unfortunately, a moment later, Yang Xueyi clicked to refuse the payment, and at the same time, she sent a pretentious message:
"It's only six thousand. Take it. I have plenty of money! Don't ruin this rich woman's joy of spending money!"
It seems that he will never accept it no matter what.
Ying Yun knew he should clarify, but what would happen after the clarification?
After clarifying the matter, Yang Xueyi wanted to give him up for adoption like a dog.
Although this woman has a bad mouth, she has good skills.
She is exactly the same as Aunt Yang in at least one respect - Yang Xueyi's cooking skills are completely inherited from her mother, and she is even better than her mother.
Besides, Ying Yun had just settled his luggage and daily necessities in Yang Xueyi's new house and didn't want to move frequently.
In addition, Yang Xueyi was afraid of living alone. If she sublet the second bedroom to someone else, what if she encountered a roommate with bad intentions and something happened? Not only would Aunt Yang worry, but she would probably be asked to deal with it. Then everyone would be in trouble. It would be better for her to live there herself and use the rent to subsidize Yang Xueyi, so that Aunt Yang could rest assured and have no worries.
As for the six thousand yuan, Ying Yun always finds a way to give it back to Yang Xueyi in daily life.
Thinking about how Aunt Yang had taken care of him over the past ten years, Ying Yun felt that he needed to do this.
He thought about it and called Zhong Tian.
**
"I can substitute for you in that training class."
When Zhong Tian received Ying Yun's call, his first reaction was whether it was a scam.
After seeing the caller's number and confirming it was correct, he immediately perked up: "You said it yourself! When is it convenient for you? I'll send you the contract and we'll quickly finalize the details of the cooperation! We're a small startup company with a limited budget, so the fee for the substitute teacher won't be particularly high..."
Regardless of whether Ying Yun suddenly lost consciousness or not, the opportunity that came to your door should not be missed.
However, Zhong Tian didn't expect that Ying Yun not only offered to substitute for the class, but also said that he didn't want any money.
Zhong Tian was about to agree when he heard Ying Yun's next sentence from the other end of the phone -
"But I have one condition."
"You hire someone."
Zhong Tian was a little puzzled: "We don't have any recent recruitment plans. We won't be hiring until three months later!"
"If you hire three months in advance, I'll cover a few more classes for you." Ying Yun's voice left no room for argument. "As for the person we're hiring, you've seen her too. She's the one who cheered you on on the basketball court last time. She's signed up for your company's translation training course. After she starts, she should send you her resume. You can hire her then."
Zhong Tian was stunned for a moment. "That pretty schoolgirl?" Then, he said playfully, "What's going on? She was originally cheering me on and was interested in me, but you took a fancy to her and snatched her away when I wasn't paying attention? Now you're using me to curry favor with her? Ying Yun, you're really something!"
On the other end of the phone, Ying Yun denied it almost immediately.
"First, she's not our junior, she didn't study medicine, she graduated from an English major; second, she's not interested in you, she's just cheering you on because she wants to send you a resume; third, I don't have any feelings for her."
Zhong Tian heard his calm and composed voice and continued, "Didn't you say that last time? My playing was too disrespectful to you, making you embarrassed to go to her? I just happened to hear that she was looking for a job, and her major is related to your company, so I wanted to set you up."
In fact, Zhong Tian didn't really want to get out of being single right away. Now that Ying Yun mentioned it, he remembered his last teasing. Then, he was a little touched. Ying Yun, as a friend, was quite nice to him. He could remember a casual remark he made for so long and was thinking of setting him up with someone.
Just as Zhong Tian was about to thank Ying Yun, he heard Ying Yun pause and then spoke again -
"Ask for a higher salary."
Zhong Tian was a little puzzled: "Why?"
"I heard she got a dog recently." Ying Yun's voice was as cold and indifferent as ever. "It's expensive, and the dog is great. I don't want the dog to suffer."
Zhong Tianting was surprised: "You are a dog lover? Then why don't you have one yourself?"
"I'm too busy and don't have time." Ying Yun paused on the other end of the phone, and after a moment, he continued in a deep voice, "It's mainly because someone in my family has allergies."
Zhong Tian didn't care whether Ying Yun had a dog or not. He only cared about one thing: "Anyway, you agreed to substitute teach! I'll prepare a labor contract for you later and finalize the matter in black and white. As for that girl, I can also recruit her. I'll mention it to her and tell her that you recommended her to me. I won't take all the credit for it."
Zhong Tian didn't expect that Ying Yun actually had the demeanor of a Lei Feng. He just heard him say calmly, "It makes me feel bad if I mention it. I feel like I owe you a big favor. There's no need to mention it."
"Some people might have high self-esteem and think they got in through some backdoor, which could cause them to harbor resentment. But once you hire her, you'll know. She's quite capable, and if you recruit her normally three months later, she'll definitely be able to get in. You're just going to let her start the job sooner."
Zhong Tian didn't care about these little things. The money Ying Yun gave him for teaching a few more classes was enough for him to recruit someone in advance. What's more, the recruited person could still do the work, which was a good thing with a lot of profit.
After he hung up the phone, he went to prepare the contract happily.
**
Yang Xueyi felt that her luck seemed to be getting better.
After signing up for translation training, she soon received a notice to attend classes, and the first class was actually taught by Zhong Tianlai.
As one of the partners of the Medical Translation Company, Zhong Tian’s explanations were both professional and interesting, and were easy to understand, which benefited Yang Xueyi greatly.
After class was finally over, just when Yang Xueyi was thinking about how to find a reason to get close to Zhong Tian, he greeted Yang Xueyi first.
"I remember you. You cheered me on on the court before."
Yang Xueyi didn't miss this golden opportunity. She immediately introduced herself to Zhong Tian and then took out her resume. "Although I didn't graduate from your medical school, and it wasn't appropriate for me to call you senior before, I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work at the Medical Translation Bank and become your subordinate."
"Although I don't have a medical school background, I'm quite professional in translation, and I've accumulated a lot of experience in medical translation through my previous work experience..."
The Medical Translation Bank had no recruitment announcements for the time being, but Yang Xueyi hoped to at least leave an impression on Zhong Tian this time so that he would think of her first when recruiting in the future. However, to her surprise, Zhong Tian interrupted her and directly gave her an offer.
"It's quite a coincidence, actually. We're looking for someone with some medical translation experience. If you're interested, why not give our company a try? If you perform well during the probation period, you can become a full-time employee in a month."
Giving Yang Xueyi an offer so generously, if you round it up, what's the difference between this and a boy giving away money!
Zhong Tian was originally quite handsome. Before, when Ying Yun stood next to him, he felt that he was a little outshined. But at this moment, Zhong Tian's image was so brilliant and towering in Yang Xueyi's heart.
Yang Xueyi was sure that even if Ying Yun came now, she would not even look at him!
Zhong Tian raised his eyebrows and smiled: "I will let our HR specialist contact you with the specific details of joining the company."
Yang Xueyi almost immediately changed her tone: "Thank you, Mr. Zhong!"
Until she said goodbye to Zhong Tian, she was still in a state of ecstasy.
This is simply pie in the sky!
This translation training is really worth it!
However, although he was doing very well, Ying Yun was having a miserable time in comparison.
That evening, the Medical Translation Bank’s official account pushed a message introducing the teaching staff for this translation training.
Yang Xueyi knew that Zhong Tian would teach the first week's classes, but the second and third weeks...
She clicked on the notification out of curiosity, but once she saw the content, her mood inevitably became complicated.
Among all the teachers teaching in this training, except Zhong Tian, Ying Yun's face was prominently listed among them.
The push notification contained a photo of Ying Yun wearing a white coat, which was probably posted on the hospital’s official website.
In the photo, Ying Yun's expression is as cold as ever. It's a pity that good-looking people will be praised for having personality even if they have no expression.
Although I don't want to admit it, Ying Yun's face stands out among many photos.
However, this was not the time to appreciate his appearance. Yang Xueyi only felt that her sympathy for Ying Yun became stronger.
It can be seen that Ying Yun is really poor, to the point where he has to work as a part-time lecturer in a translation agency.
If there was no other way, why would Ying Yun show up in public just for a few lecture fees?
In fact, the income of doctors is not low, and it is enough to live on. But it is difficult to go from extravagant to frugal. What was Ying Yun’s living standard in the past?
It is impossible to reduce him to an ordinary person all of a sudden. In order to maintain a certain consumption standard, he can only try his best to increase his income.
Yang Xueyi felt a little sorry for Ying Yun. Fortunately, she would be able to start work soon and would have a stable income, so she prepared extra meals for the past two days. Unfortunately, Ying Yun had switched shifts with a sick colleague these two days, and his outpatient clinic was full, so he was so busy that he could hardly sit down and have a proper meal.
Of course, Yang Xueyi is actually quite busy. Not only does she have to attend classes, but she also searches for video materials online to study on her own in her spare time.
In this way, if I encounter problems with medical translation, I can use the class time the next day to ask Zhong Tian for advice.
After a few interactions, Yang Xueyi became familiar with her future boss.
Although he was Ying Yun's friend, Zhong Tian's personality was completely different from Ying Yun's. He was very approachable and, upon learning from the university Yang Xueyi graduated from during a casual chat, he exclaimed that they were destined to meet.
"Our other partner, Xu Xinran, graduated from your school's School of Foreign Affairs." Zhong Tian smiled. "He's currently abroad. I'll introduce you to him when he returns."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhong! I've asked you a lot of questions this week, and you've been so kind to me. Your training will end tomorrow, so I'd like to treat you to a meal! There are several creative restaurants nearby, and they all have great environments."
In addition to thanking Zhong Tian for his recent guidance, Yang Xueyi was also very grateful to Zhong Tian for providing her with a job opportunity at this moment to solve her urgent needs.
However, Zhong Tian shook his head at Yang Xueyi's cordial invitation: "I'm sorry, I have to decline your invitation this time. I have a physical examination soon, and I actually want to eat some light home-cooked meals."
"If you don't mind, why don't you come to my house for dinner?"
Having learned from the lessons at her previous company, Yang Xueyi decided to be well prepared this time - to establish a good relationship with her future boss from the very beginning.
She now really wants to work hard in the medical translation industry.
After all, it is really rare to find a job that matches your major in the workplace, and to have a normal boss like Zhong Tian who pays a salary higher than the industry average.
"I'm a pretty good cook, and I'd like to find an opportunity to discuss my future career path with you."
It was actually a bit presumptuous to invite the future boss to dinner at home. Fortunately, Zhong Tian himself was the founder of a startup company. He was young and obviously had a very tolerant way of thinking. He didn't have the bossy attitude of a boss, and he and Yang Xueyi were like both a teacher and a friend. This time he didn't refuse and nodded in agreement generously.
**
Ying Yun has been very busy in the hospital these two days and has not followed up on Yang Xueyi's condition.
However, Zhong Tianren is still reliable, and the matter should have been done. Although Yang Xueyi didn't say anything, her face was sunny, and the quality of the meals in recent days has also improved significantly.
But compared to her usual snacks, Yang Xueyi's purchases today were particularly extravagant. Ying Yun watched her busily shopping and was a little surprised: "Why are you buying so many vegetables? And all of them are seafood?"
"I'm treating someone to a meal, so it has to be something sumptuous and upscale." Yang Xueyi looked a little mysterious, and she lowered her voice, "There's someone I really want to thank recently."
She cleared her throat and looked at Ying Yun: "Well... I'm planning to change jobs recently. I've found a new job with a higher salary. This opportunity was given to me by someone so kindly, so I must treat them to a meal."
Yang Xueyi said this and glanced at Ying Yun subtly: "Actually, you know him..." She seemed a little embarrassed and conflicted. Finally, she paused and said, "I'll tell you the details later."
Ying Yun was stunned for a moment, then he understood something.
Ying Yun and Zhong Tian have known each other for a long time, and he knows that Zhong Tian is not the kind of person who would take credit for other people's work. Although he said it was unnecessary, given Zhong Tian's usual character, he might have pointed out to Yang Xueyi that she was hired as an exception because of Ying Yun's easy recommendation.
This explains why Yang Xueyi is frantically purchasing expensive seafood and other ingredients.
She was obviously planning to cook a big meal to reward her benefactor and repay the favor.
Just for this reason, Ying Yun felt that Yang Xueyi had improved a little bit.
At least she is a grateful person.
But maybe because we had a bad relationship in the past, I couldn't express my gratitude directly and immediately, so I felt so awkward when he invited me to dinner. He made such hints and pretended that he knew the person, as if he was playing a riddle. Of course, he knew himself.
Ying Yun had a rare afternoon off today, and he felt a little bad seeing Yang Xueyi struggling to prepare seafood for him in the kitchen.
"I'll help you."
Although he didn't know how to handle seafood, he could at least help clean it.
After all, Ying Yun learns things very quickly. He followed the instructions on the Internet, put on gloves, soaked them in a little salt, and then slowly washed off the mud and sand on the outside of the abalone shell.
I've never done this before, so it was a bit difficult the first time, but it's not impossible.
Brushing abalone is not that unbearable.
…
But when Yang Xueyi saw everything Ying Yun did, it was a different matter.
Her mood was very complicated.
She could have just said that the person she wanted to invite was Zhong Tian, but...
Ying Yun was having such a hard time, while his friend and schoolmate Zhong Tian had successfully started his own business and was even able to offer himself a high salary...
In contrast, Ying Yun might feel bad, especially since his family had fallen on hard times and he could only live in this small house with himself, helping him wash dishes and scrub abalone, while Zhong Tian could come as a guest and enjoy a sumptuous meal. Not long ago, Ying Yun was still a prodigy who beat Zhong Tian on the basketball court without any chance of fighting back.
Especially...if he honestly confessed that he met Zhong Tian through translation training and subsequently got the opportunity to work in the medical translation industry, Ying Yun would definitely realize that Yang Xueyi already knew that he was working part-time for Zhong Tian to make a living...
Although this matter will have to be brought up to date with Ying Yun sooner or later, Yang Xueyi has not yet figured out how to bring it up in a way that is both natural and can save Ying Yun's face.
He never mentioned anything about his part-time job outside, which showed that he didn't want anyone to know. Perhaps he didn't want Yang Xueyi to know Zhong Tian at all.
After all, as a young master in distress, he must have experienced a lot of inner torment when he went out to give lectures to earn extra money.
Not everyone can bear this kind of gap.
Because of this dilemma, Yang Xueyi was unable to directly say Zhong Tian's name.
Seeing Ying Yun actually standing in front of the sink washing seafood, and washing it very seriously, Yang Xueyi felt very sorry. She looked at Ying Yun with a more complicated look: "Ying Yun! There's no need! I'm the one treating everyone to dinner, so I can do it! You should go and rest!"
Ying Yun just glanced at Yang Xueyi and didn't leave. "Actually, there's no need to buy such expensive seafood." His voice was light. "The person you want to invite doesn't care about the price. What matters is the thought."
Yang Xueyi was shocked: "Do you know who I want to invite?"
"Yeah." Ying Yun was very calm, as if he had expected it. "I know."
He glanced at Yang Xueyi and said, "You're going to work at a medical translation company, right?"
Yang Xueyi was shocked, he really knew!
Ying Yun's eyes casually swept over Yang Xueyi: "There's no need to beat around the bush about some things. Just tell me directly. I won't reject it."
Yang Xueyi was quite surprised, and then looked at Ying Yun with a little sympathy.
He was still tall and outstanding. Even when he stood by the sink wearing kitchen gloves, he still had a sharp temperament and a sense of pride in his back.
Although he didn't turn around, Ying Yun's cold voice came over, with a slightly unnatural tone: "It's just two people eating, there's no need to do so much."
Why!
Yang Xueyi was a little worried at first about how to tell Ying Yun that she had only invited Zhong Tian to dinner and didn't plan on having Ying Yun stay for the meal. After all, she didn't want to explain why she knew Ying Yun and even lived with him. But she didn't expect Ying Yun to be so considerate...
Not only did he know that Yang Xueyi was going to treat Zhong Tian to a meal, he had even thought that the meal would only be shared by Yang Xueyi and Zhong Tian.
In the past, others would prepare seafood for Ying Yun, and he would just sit at the table with dignity and display elegant table manners. But now...
He was reduced to working in the kitchen washing seafood for others, and he didn't even have the right to sit at the table during meals...
After cleaning the abalone, Ying Yun actively started opening oysters...
Yang Xueyi watched him open oysters from clumsiness to increasing proficiency, and vaguely thought of the textbooks she had studied in junior high school...
The family thought Uncle Jules had made a fortune in South America, but in reality he was just pretending to be rich, working poorly as an oyster opener on a boat...
This is simply a novel come true.
Yang Xueyi looked at Ying Yun's back and thought for no reason -
Maupassant is my Uncle Jules.
It was Yang Xueyi's turn, and it was my male servant Ying Yun.
Even so, Ying Yun remained calm and composed.
Poverty can really change a person.
Poverty cured Ying Yun's prince syndrome and made him broad-minded, indifferent to fame and fortune, neither happy nor sad. Even when he was cleaning abalone and opening oysters for others, his expression became clear.
Now Ying Yun is really more down-to-earth than before. Even though Yang Xueyi advised him to take a rest, he insisted on not leaving, as if he really wanted to contribute to the feast for Yang Xueyi and Zhong Tian.
But on second thought, Yang Xueyi also understood a little. She had provided Ying Yun with a home to shelter from the wind and rain when he was in the most difficult time. It was normal for him to be grateful and want to do something for her. As for Zhong Tian, he provided Ying Yun with a part-time job when he was down and out. He must have been moved and wanted to brush abalone and open oysters for them both. It was completely understandable.
People will wake up after suffering a few more beatings from society.
Ying Yun must have taken my words from a few days ago to heart. He believed that being too rigid would easily break. It seemed that Ying Yun had made up his mind to be a tough cattail and had accepted the huge gap in his life now.
You know what, the young master is quite competent at his job, and he brushes every big abalone very cleanly.
Although she was a bit clumsy at first, Ying Yun was serious. With his help, Yang Xueyi quickly processed the ingredients. After a while, a table of dishes was almost ready.
We will be able to welcome Zhong Tian’s visit soon!
So it’s time...
Yang Xueyi glanced at Ying Yun, who was resting in the living room, then looked at the time and said politely, "Ying Yun, it's almost time."
Ying Yun was stunned for a moment, then he really checked his watch: "We're ready to eat now? Isn't that a bit early?"
"Dinner isn't served for another half hour, but could you please step out for a while?"
Ying Yun was stunned for a moment, frowned and said, "Go out? Do you want to buy something else?"
"No, there's nothing to buy." Ying Yun said so politely that Yang Xueyi couldn't help but soften her tone. "It's just that Zhong Tian might be arriving soon, and I'm afraid it would be awkward for you to run into him. Also, explaining that we know each other and currently live together is a bit troublesome. After thinking about it, I decided not to. So you should go out and avoid him for a while."
"Avoid it?" However, for some reason, Ying Yun, who had always been calm and composed, now looked extremely shocked. "Me? I should go out and avoid it? Aren't we having dinner together?"
"Oh yes, there are two of us, Zhong Tian and I." Yang Xueyi smiled embarrassedly, "So you will have to leave for the time being."
Although Yang Xueyi spoke Chinese, Ying Yun looked at her as if she knew every word but had no idea what the whole sentence meant.
After a moment, he seemed to have finally understood what Yang Xueyi meant. He glared at her and said with a voice that was almost gritting his teeth, "Zhong Tian?! So, it's you and Zhong Tian who are having dinner together?"
What else?
Yang Xueyi was a little puzzled. Didn't Ying Yun already know who she was going to invite? Why did she feel like she was being scammed now?
Ah... that's right...
"Wait a minute, there's your meal too." Yang Xueyi finally remembered something. She turned and went into the kitchen, took out the insulated lunch box, "I packed some of each dish for you."
She had promised Ying Yun before that she would not let him down as long as she, Yang Xueyi, had a bite to eat, and she would definitely not go back on her word now!
Although Ying Yun couldn't stay here with her to eat, Yang Xueyi would not treat him unfairly!
"Don't take it too seriously." Yang Xueyi patted Ying Yun's shoulder. "Although we're not sitting at the same table, our dishes are all the same. From this perspective, it can actually be considered that the three of us are eating together!"
…
**
Ten minutes later, Ying Yun was walking on the cold street holding the thermos lunch box, still unable to believe that what had just happened was real.
Yang Xueyi just gave him a few lunch boxes and then kicked him out without any explanation.
Before kicking him out, she called him back.
Ying Yun originally thought that she would come to her senses and turn back, but this woman actually just took care of him -
"Ying Yun, you don't have to wash the dishes today! After you finish eating outside, you can take a walk. You don't have to come back too early!"
He doesn't need to wash it anymore?! He's being merciful, like he's pardoning a criminal.
Of course he doesn't need to wash!
Because he had been washing seafood for half an hour!
Ying Yun was already so angry that he was almost out of breath, but when he opened the lunch box, he almost lost his temper - he worked so hard to catch the abalone, and Yang Xueyi only gave him one! One!
Just scratch her to death!
And just as if he had calculated the time to give him the final fatal blow, at this moment, he received a call from Zhong Tian -
"By the way, Ying Yun, I forgot to tell you that the girl you recommended last time was Yang Xueyi. I hired her. She has good professional qualities and is also very hardworking and motivated. You really recommended a talented person to me."
Zhong Tian's voice sounded very cheerful. "I originally wanted to say that you recommended her, but after meeting her, I changed my mind. You're not interested in her anyway, and you said there's no need to mention you, so why not give this favor to me? I actually like her."
"Now, to thank me for hiring her, she invited me to her house for dinner."
"Hey, I'm at her house." Zhong Tian lowered his voice as he entered the house. "She's still busy in the kitchen, but where's her dog? Why can't I see it?"
Ying Yun tried hard to control his emotions and spoke calmly and nonchalantly, "The dog probably went out for a walk on its own. Don't ask her about the dog later. It's inappropriate to be concerned about someone's dog on your first visit. It's a bit offensive."
"There's such a thing?" Zhong Tian, who had never raised a dog before, was very puzzled. "Why do dog owners have so many taboos?"
"But this dog is really sensible. It can even go out for a walk by itself? Will it come back by itself? I really want to see what it looks like."
Ying Yun was very angry and felt that he was only one step away from exploding.
How come Zhong Tian has no sense of boundaries at all?
He's meddling in so many things.
It’s none of his business whether Yang Xueyi has a dog or what kind of dog she has.
However, Zhong Tian on the other end of the phone obviously didn't know what Ying Yun was thinking. His voice was full of laughter: "Come to think of it, maybe I really will be single this time. Thank you, brother. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have this opportunity! If there is any good news, I will tell you as soon as possible!"
…
Ying Yun hung up the phone expressionlessly.
Then there's no need to tell him.
After all, given his current emotional state, he might not live to see that day.
【Author’s words】
Ying Yun: Lifespan -1
The house was stolen
200 red envelopes in this chapter [cat head]
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