coobybook Chapter 209 You're probably not an undercover agent sent by Xu Jiaojiao, are you?
Chapter 209 You're probably not an undercover agent sent by Xu Jiaojiao, are you?
The next day, a torrential downpour began outside, and all the servants gathered in the hall, looking expectantly upstairs.
"With such heavy rain today, Young Master probably won't make us go look for the ring again, right?"
"Who knows? Let's see what the butler says when he comes out."
Not long after, the housekeeper came out of the bedroom and brought them bad news.
"Young Master means to continue searching until it is found."
Some people complained, "Butler, it's raining so hard outside, how are we supposed to find it?"
"Yes, butler, isn't this making things difficult for people? Even a body of iron can't withstand this kind of torment!"
Zhang Xinru and Wang Ma stood at the back of the crowd, also muttering complaints in hushed tones.
"Is Fu Xiaochen sick? He only feels comfortable when everyone is lying in bed like him."
"It's just a ring, what is the young master trying to do? Is he deliberately making things difficult for us?"
The butler raised his hand to interrupt everyone, "Quiet down, the young master said that anyone who doesn't want to continue looking can resign and leave."
One sentence silenced everyone, followed by another reassuring remark, "Also, the reward for finding the ring is one million. Whether you stay or leave is up to you."
Upon hearing about the million-dollar prize, everyone became incredibly excited. They didn't care whether it was raining or freezing outside; they had only one thought in their minds: to find the ring.
Zhang Xinru's eyes lit up. "Is this a slap followed by a sweet treat?!"
Aunt Wang rubbed her hands together and glanced at the awful weather outside. "A million isn't something you can just get so easily. If we were looking for it, we would have found it yesterday. Why would we have waited until today?"
Seeing some people ignoring the rain soaking them and plunging headlong into the lake, Wang Ma shuddered.
"Are they crazy? Are they risking their lives for a million? That's money they can earn in a year or two. There's no need to work so hard."
Zhang Xinru explained the reason, "They weren't working so hard just for a million."
"First of all, we have to find it regardless of whether we have a million or not. Instead of struggling to salvage it, we might as well jump into the lake and have a quick and painless experience. If we find the ring, we'll get a reward, which will be great. Even if we don't find it, it's okay. At least we can stay in bed and recover. It's better to have a short pain than a long one."
"Wang Ma, which one do you choose?"
"I... I'd better just endure the pain for now. I'm old, and my body isn't as strong as yours, young people. What about you?"
While seemingly asking a question, Wang Ma's hands moved swiftly, quickly picking up an umbrella, opening it, and raising it high above the two of them.
Zhang Xinru was momentarily stunned. Her body reacted instinctively before her brain could process it, and she reached out and took Wang Ma's arm.
"Me too. I'll just have to work a little harder since you held the umbrella for me. Your health is the most important thing."
The two had barely taken a few steps when the strong wind began to shake the umbrella above their heads, making it sway and tilt, completely unable to maintain a normal posture.
"Ah...the wind is too strong, I can't use an umbrella!"
"We're soaked to the bone, let's go back inside, let's go back inside."
The two quickly retreated back inside. Wang Ma glanced disdainfully at the umbrella in her hand, which had been torn to shreds. "What a terrible umbrella! The quality is so awful!"
Zhang Xinru wiped the raindrops from her face. "In our condition, there's no difference between using an umbrella and not using one, is there?"
Looking at the relentless downpour, she knew she had to fight for her own happiness.
“Wang Ma, we haven’t served the young master breakfast yet. I think it’s necessary to go to his bedroom to check on his health. What do you think?”
Wang Ma felt this reason was far-fetched: "But the young master made it very clear last night that Miss Jiajia is enough to take care of him. Our main purpose is to find the ring."
Zhang Xinru: "How will we know if we don't try? What if he needs our care right now? Even if he doesn't need us, then... let's just take a leave of absence!"
Wang Ma wanted to ask for leave last night, but she couldn't find a suitable excuse.
"Then what reason should we give for taking leave? We're in great health, and we don't have any relatives hospitalized and need care. Taking leave at this critical juncture would be blatantly telling the young master that we don't want to find the ring! What will the young master think of us?"
"He can think whatever he wants."
Zhang Xinru pondered a suitable excuse, even considering that she should go back to take care of the original owner's mother during her postpartum period, but she still felt it was inappropriate.
No, we need to come up with a reasonable reason for her to leave with Wang Ma.
"Hey, why don't we just say I want to marry Xiaoshi? We can't just stop her from getting married!"
Zhang Xinru thought about it more and more and felt that this reason was good, so she excitedly ran upstairs to the second floor, not paying attention to what Wang Ma was saying behind her.
The sounds of Fu Xiaochen and Ye Jiajia flirting came from the bedroom, and Zhang Xinru seized the opportunity to knock on the door.
"bang bang bang"
"Come in."
Zhang Xinru walked in, her gaze drawn to a black blob on Fu Xiaochen's ring finger.
Um? What's this?
When did Fu Xiaochen develop a large black tumor on his hand? She didn't remember it being there yesterday! Could it be that the cancer cells have spread?
Perhaps because her gaze was too intense, Ye Jiajia felt a little embarrassed as she grasped the other person's large hand, while Fu Xiaochen felt somewhat proud.
"What are you looking at? This is the engagement ring that Jiajia drew for me by hand."
Ye Jiajia said coquettishly, "Stop talking, I'll wash it off for you in a bit."
Fu Xiaochen: "No, this is the ring you drew for me. I can't bear to wash it. I want to keep it forever."
Zhang Xinru: "..."
You childish brat, if you're so capable, then don't wash yourself after using the toilet.
Seeing the two flirting, Zhang Xinru couldn't stand it anymore. Realizing that staying was definitely not an option, she quickly asked for leave.
"Young Master, I need to request leave for my wedding. I hope you will approve it."
Outside the door, Wang Ma leaned over the doorway and listened intently. She could faintly hear Fu Xiaochen and Zhang Ma talking inside.
"No way, Jiajia and I aren't married yet, how can you get married before us?"
“Young master, you can’t stop others from getting married. What if... what if you two don’t end up together? Wouldn’t I be stuck as a bachelor for the rest of my life?”
"Aunt Zhang, what are you saying? Are you cursing us?"
Wang Ma: "..."
"Get out! Get out of here! If you can't find the ring, I'll dock half a month's salary."
Amidst angry curses, Zhang Xinru slunk out, giving Wang Ma a pitiful smile.
"Wang Ma, we failed, and we even lost half a month's salary."
Wang Ma really didn't know what to say to her; if you don't act recklessly, you won't get into trouble.
"You too, how could you bluntly say they can't be together? You should have given a more tactful reminder, like, 'Young Master, what if you fall in love with Xu Jiaojiao later?'"
Zhang Xinru: You're probably not an undercover agent sent by Xu Jiaojiao, are you?