“Time to get to work!”
“Let’s get to work!”
After making a silent vow to himself, Shui Miao felt instantly revitalized and filled with passion. He slapped the table, rubbed his hands together, and with an excited energy, got up and left the maintenance room, ready to head to the employment agency to find a few repairmen to replace Guo Ming and Guo Liang.
The hotel was running smoothly now, except for the maintenance department, which was left in disarray.
“Manager, where are you going?”
Seeing Shui Miao pass through the lobby, Sister Xiao Tang quickly approached him. Her tone was gentle, and she had changed into a black-and-white professional suit, exuding the aura of an urban white-collar worker.
Shui Miao nodded at Sister Xiao Tang, glanced at the time, and said with a hint of concern, “Sister Xiao Tang, it’s already after work hours. Why haven’t you gone to rest yet? I’m planning to go to the employment agency to hire a few repairmen. I don’t want the hotel to run into any issues that can’t be fixed in time.”
“As the new supervisor, I need to work harder! Besides, it’s not like I have anything to do when I go back anyway.” Sister Xiao Tang clenched her fists, and seeing Shui Miao’s somewhat urgent demeanor, she couldn’t help but laugh. “Manager, aren’t you working hard too? How about I go with you to the employment agency? Hehe, having a beauty by your side will only make you shine even brighter as the manager!”
Sister Xiao Tang was playful yet adorable, and beneath her beautiful appearance lay a diligent and earnest heart.
“Hiring is something I should handle.”
Suddenly, a woman in jeans and a white blouse emerged from behind the front desk. It was none other than Yin Yangyang, who had previously been in a sorry state and spoke with a somewhat affected tone.
Yin Yangyang had already changed her clothes and had been waiting there. Hearing Xiao Tang’s words, she could no longer hold back and stepped out.
“What are you going for?” Sister Xiao Tang immediately became displeased. She had finally found an opportunity to be alone with Shui Miao, only to have this shameless woman show up and ruin it. Her previously cheerful mood instantly cooled, and her tone was no longer as gentle as before.
Yin Yangyang completely ignored Sister Xiao Tang and walked straight up to Shui Miao, using her uniquely sweet voice to say, “I know the heads of all the major talent markets in Zhonghai City, as well as the principals of all the major technical schools. Employment agencies are too low-end; they don’t have any usable talent. The people I can introduce are basically engineers-level technicians—one of them is worth more than ten from any agency. So, if I go, I can definitely make things twice as effective for you.”
“What use is an engineer? Do we need an engineer to change a lightbulb? Replace a fuse, turn on a speaker, adjust the lighting—do we need an engineer for that too? An ordinary repairman costs at most three thousand a month, but an engineer would cost eight or nine thousand, right? Besides, our hotel isn’t lacking anything right now, and the electrical circuits don’t need any changes. Are we hiring an engineer to sit in the office and do nothing?” Sister Xiao Tang was so angered by Yin Yangyang’s haughty attitude that she trembled. This woman had the audacity to act so shamelessly right in front of her. She could no longer care about saving face and directly snapped back, leaving Yin Yangyang momentarily speechless.
When women fight, it’s even more intense than when men do. Shui Miao hadn’t expected Sister Xiao Tang to be so fierce when provoked. He nodded, playing the role of peacemaker. “Sister Xiao Tang has considered everything thoroughly and made very reasonable points!”
Hearing this, Yin Yangyang’s face fell, and she immediately retaliated, her voice even louder than Xiao Tang’s. “What do you know? What if the elevator breaks down? Are we going to let some small-time repairman fix it? Could they even handle it? A little server who knows nothing, chirping away here…”
“Damn it! What’s wrong with being a server? You used to be a whore in a nightclub!”
Sister Xiao Tang hated it most when people looked down on her for being a server. Whenever this was brought up, she would fly into a rage.
“Screw you! How dare you call me a whore!”
Yin Yangyang seemed as if she had been stepped on her tail and immediately reached out to scratch Sister Xiao Tang’s face. But Sister Xiao Tang leaped up and delivered a series of slaps to Yin Yangyang’s face, knocking her to the ground. She then rushed forward and kicked her more than ten times!
Yin Yangyang was beaten without any chance to fight back!
Sister Xiao Tang spent her days busy in the restaurant, and her physical fitness was far superior to Yin Yangyang, who sat in an office all day.
Seeing this, Shui Miao quickly pulled Sister Xiao Tang away. But Yin Yangyang took the opportunity to get up and counterattack. Sister Xiao Tang, seeing this, immediately lifted her skirt and delivered a high kick that struck Yin Yangyang’s chin. Yin Yangyang was kicked to the ground, blood streaming from her mouth…
“Ah, blood… my blood…” Yin Yangyang wailed like a ghost.
“Fight me? I’ve trained in free combat!”
Sister Xiao Tang wiped her nose, exuding the domineering aura of a tough woman.
However, Shui Miao, watching from the side, nearly had a nosebleed. The moment Sister Xiao Tang lifted her skirt, she revealed her lace underwear and her fair, jade-like, round thighs… Fortunately, it was after hours at the hotel. Otherwise, if a crowd had gathered, the news of female employees fighting would have spread, likely becoming the biggest joke among the citizens in their leisure time.
“Let’s go to the agency.”
Ignoring Yin Yangyang’s pig-like screams, Sister Xiao Tang grabbed Shui Miao’s hand and directly left the lobby, heading to the roadside to hail a taxi.
“Sister Xiao Tang, you’re really something. That jaw-shattering kick was absolutely earth-shattering and awe-inspiring!” Since no taxi was in sight for the moment, and seeing that Sister Xiao Tang had gradually returned to her usual self, Shui Miao gave a thumbs-up and joked.
“And you have the nerve to laugh at me!” Sister Xiao Tang suddenly turned around and pinched Shui Miao’s arm. “You little rascal, it’s because of you that I ended up exposed. Now that you’ve seen my body, how are you going to make it up to me?…”
As she said this, Sister Xiao Tang suddenly felt a strange sensation, and her pretty face turned red like an apple. Her shy expression was utterly captivating.
Shui Miao gazed intently, utterly captivated, musing to himself, “She is indeed a rare beauty.” However, recalling her earlier ferocity, he shivered and quickly adopted an innocent demeanor, waving his hands in protest. “I’m wronged, Sister Xiao Tang! I didn’t see anything at all!”
“You saw and still won’t admit it? Are you even a man?” Sister Xiao Tang stamped her foot, actually getting a bit angry, and turned away, ignoring Shui Miao.
Women’s moods were so unpredictable that Shui Miao wasn’t sure how to continue.
After a while, Sister Xiao Tang saw Shui Miao standing there dumbfounded. She snorted, lowered her head, and muttered fiercely, “If I can’t get married, don’t think you can get away.”
“…”
What did that mean? Was she confessing to him?
“Ah! Not good, the little witch is chasing us…”
Shui Miao glanced back and noticed Yin Yangyang had somehow gotten hold of a brick and was charging toward them, holding it high. He quickly grabbed Sister Xiao Tang and ran. But after only a hundred meters, Yin Yangyang was too exhausted to keep going and sat down on the ground…
“Don’t you run! Xiao Tang, I’m not done with you!” Yin Yangyang shouted.
Seeing this, Shui Miao felt a headache coming on. He quickly flagged down a taxi, and the two got in, fleeing as if escaping.
“Driver, please take us to the Zhabei Employment Agency,” Shui Miao said to the driver.
“Xiao Shui, this is trouble. When we go back to work this afternoon, if she’s still like this, what should I do?” Sister Xiao Tang began to regret having been so harsh earlier. It had felt satisfying in the moment, but now the trouble had followed.
Shui Miao smiled calmly. “It’s fine. This afternoon, I’ll fire her, along with Feng An’an from the finance department.”
“Stop boasting. You’re just the food and beverage manager. They outrank you. What right do you have to fire them?”
Sister Xiao Tang shot Shui Miao a disdainful look, her face full of disbelief.
“Am I boasting?” Shui Miao rubbed his chin, widened his eyes, looked at Sister Xiao Tang, and flashed a charming smile. “How about we make a bet?”
“What’s the bet?” Sister Xiao Tang straightened her skirt, remembering the high kick and how Shui Miao had seen everything. Now, sitting so close to him, the masculine aura he emitted made her heart flutter nervously, like a deer crashing around.
Shui Miao glanced at the road ahead and lowered his voice. “If I can replace both of them, you owe me a favor. From then on, whatever I ask you to do, you do it. If I can’t replace them, I’ll give you my position as food and beverage manager. How about it? The odds are in your favor.”
Shui Miao had said it casually, but to others, it sounded suggestive and easily led to wild thoughts.
The driver shook his head and smiled.
Sister Xiao Tang, however, suddenly extended her pinky. “It’s a deal. Let’s pinky swear.”
“Come on, since when have I ever gone back on my word? Pinky swearing… that’s kid stuff…”
“No, I insist on a pinky swear!”
“I won’t do it…”
“You have to! I don’t believe you…”
Shui Miao and Sister Xiao Tang began to playfully bicker, their sweet interaction making the driver envious. Finally, the driver couldn’t help but sigh, “Ah! Your generation is so fortunate! Seeing you like this reminds me of my first love when I was young. For the sake of that beautiful memory, I’ve decided to give you a free ride.”
“Uncle, I’m not his girlfriend. Don’t misunderstand.”
Even as she said this, Sister Xiao Tang’s face was already bright red.
Shui Miao, not daring to look at Sister Xiao Tang, quickly explained, “Uncle, we’re really not a couple. We’re just colleagues.”
“Hehe, I can tell. Don’t be shy.” The driver, in a good mood, joked, “If you really won’t admit it, I might change my mind and charge you.”
“Haha, Uncle, I admit it. My hometown is in Jiangxi. How about you take me back for free?” Sister Xiao Tang had the sharpest tongue in the food and beverage department. When it came to joking, she wasn’t about to lose to some uncle.
There are two types of excellent restaurant servers: one type can do all tasks well without mistakes, and the other can not only handle all tasks but also go above and beyond, making guests happy and willing to leave generous tips. Sister Xiao Tang was the second type. She was quick-witted and clever, though a bit opportunistic. Without this flaw, she would be truly perfect.
“Hahaha! Little girl, you’re really something else!”
The driver burst into hearty laughter.
Shui Miao laughed too, but he always felt that he and Sister Xiao Tang couldn’t be more than friends. Playful banter was fine, but actually being in a relationship probably wouldn’t work out.
“Ring, ring, ring…”
A phone suddenly rang. Shui Miao picked it up and saw it was Guo Ming calling.
Oh no! I forgot about Guo Ming’s situation!
Shui Miao quickly answered the call and heard Guo Ming urgently exclaim, “Manager, it’s bad! Our money was stolen!”
“…”
Shui Miao was stunned. What was going on? Was Guo Ming trying to pull something?
Shui Miao immediately hung up and sent a text to Chen Bing. He chose to text because he didn’t want Sister Xiao Tang to hear something she shouldn’t.
Soon, Chen Bing replied that Guo Ming hadn’t left the small restaurant at all. The two brothers had been there the whole time, packing up and preparing to run away.
After reading the message, Shui Miao smirked coldly and called Xiao Liu. “Xiao Liu, Guo Ming and Guo Liang are planning to escape with the hotel’s money. Immediately take a few people and trap the Guo brothers in the small restaurant. I’ll be there soon.”
The hotel was now operating normally, except that the maintenance department had been left vacant.
“Manager, where are you going?”
Seeing Shui Miao passing through the lobby, Sister Tang promptly came forward to greet him, her tone gentle. She had changed into a black-and-white business suit befitting her new role as supervisor, exuding the aura of an urban white-collar professional.
Shui Miao nodded at Sister Tang, glanced at the time, and with a hint of concern, asked, “Sister Tang, it’s already past work hours. Why haven’t you gone to rest yet? I’m planning to go check out the job agency to hire some maintenance workers. We need to prevent any delays in fixing potential hotel issues.”
“I’m a newly appointed supervisor; I need to work harder! Besides, I have nothing to do at home anyway.” Sister Tang clenched her fist and, seeing Shui Miao’s somewhat anxious expression, couldn’t help but laugh, “Manager, aren’t you working hard too! How about I go with you to the job agency? Hehe, having a beautiful companion will surely highlight your manager’s brilliance!”
Sister Tang was playful yet adorable, her beautiful exterior concealing an even more dedicated and earnest heart.
“I should handle the hiring.”
Suddenly, a woman wearing jeans and a white shirt emerged from the front desk area. This woman was none other than Yin Yangyang, who previously had appeared disheveled and spoke with a peculiar accent.
Yin Yangyang had already changed clothes and was waiting here. Upon hearing Sister Tang’s words, she could no longer contain herself and stepped forward.
“What are you going to do?” Sister Tang immediately showed displeasure. She had finally found a chance to be alone with Shui Miao, but this shameless woman had to come out and ruin it. Her previously pleasant mood was instantly cooled by half, and her tone of speech was no longer as gentle as before.
Yin Yangyang ignored Sister Tang completely and walked straight to Shui Miao. Using her uniquely sweet voice, she said, “I know the executives of various talent markets in Zhonghai City and the principals of technical schools. Employment agencies are too low-end; they don’t have any quality talent. The people I recommend are basically engineer-level technicians, each one worth at least ten of those from the agencies. So if I go, it will definitely make your efforts twice as effective.”
“What good are engineers? Do you need an engineer to change a light bulb? Do you need an engineer to replace a fuse, turn on a speaker, or adjust the lights? A regular maintenance worker costs no more than 3,000 yuan a month, while an engineer would cost at least 8,000 or 9,000. Besides, our hotel doesn’t lack anything now, and there’s no need to modify the electrical system. Are we going to hire an engineer to sit in the office doing nothing?”
Sister Tang was so angry at Yin Yangyang’s arrogant attitude that her body slightly trembled. This woman actually had the audacity to act this way in front of her, and she no longer cared about appearances, shouting fiercely and making Yin Yangyang momentarily stunned.
These women fighting were more exciting than men fighting. Shui Miao hadn’t expected Sister Tang to be so fierce when angry. He nodded and stepped in as a mediator, “Sister Tang has considered everything comprehensively; what she said makes a lot of sense.”
Upon hearing this, Yin Yangyang’s face turned red with embarrassment and immediately counterattacked Sister Tang, her voice even louder, “What do you know? If the elevator breaks down, are you going to let a small maintenance worker fix it? Can they even fix it properly? A little waitress who doesn’t know anything is just chirping around…”
“Damn! What’s wrong with being a waitress! You used to be a prostitute at a nightclub!”
Sister Tang hated it most when others looked down on her for being a waitress. Mentioning this made her especially angry.
“Go to hell! You dare call me a prostitute!”
Yin Yangyang seemed to have her tail stepped on. She immediately reached out to scratch Sister Tang’s face, but Sister Tang jumped up and slapped Yin Yangyang’s face with a series of rapid slaps, knocking Yin Yangyang to the ground. Then she rushed forward and kicked her more than ten times!
Yin Yangyang was completely unable to fight back!
Sister Tang was always busy in the restaurant and her physical condition was incomparable to Yin Yangyang, who sat in the office all day.
Seeing this, Shui Miao hurriedly pulled Sister Tang away. However, Yin Yangyang took the opportunity to crawl up and counterattack. Seeing this, Sister Tang immediately lifted her skirt, kicked high, and hit Yin Yangyang’s chin. Yin Yangyang was knocked to the ground with blood flowing from her mouth…
“Ahhh, blood…my blood…” Yin Yangyang screamed like a ghost wailing.
“Fight with me? I’ve practiced mixed martial arts!”
“Let’s get to work!”
After silently vowing to himself, Shui Miao felt instantly rejuvenated and fired up. He slapped the table, rubbed his hands together, and with an excited energy, left the maintenance room to head to the employment agency to find a few repairmen to replace Guo Ming and Guo Liang.
The hotel was running smoothly now, except for the maintenance department, which was left in the lurch.
“Manager, where are you going?”
Seeing Shui Miao pass through the lobby, Sister Xiao Tang quickly approached him. Her tone was gentle, and she had changed into a black-and-white professional suit, exuding the aura of an urban white-collar worker.
Shui Miao nodded at Sister Xiao Tang, glanced at the time, and said with a hint of concern, “Sister Xiao Tang, it’s already after work hours. Why haven’t you gone to rest yet? I’m planning to go to the employment agency to hire a few repairmen. I don’t want the hotel to run into any issues that can’t be fixed in time.”
“I’m the new supervisor now—I have to work harder! Besides, it’s not like I have anything to do when I go back anyway.” Sister Xiao Tang clenched her fist, then burst out laughing at Shui Miao’s urgent expression. “Manager, aren’t you working hard too? How about I go with you to the employment agency? Hehe, having a beauty by your side will only make you shine even brighter as the manager!”
Sister Xiao Tang was playful yet adorable, and beneath her beautiful appearance lay a diligent and serious heart.
“I’ll handle the hiring.”
Suddenly, a woman in jeans and a white blouse emerged from behind the front desk. It was none other than Yin Yangyang, who had previously been in a sorry state and spoke with a strange, affected tone.
Yin Yangyang had already changed her clothes and had been waiting there. Unable to hold back any longer after hearing Xiao Tang’s words, she stepped out.
“What are you going for?” Sister Xiao Tang immediately became irritated. She had finally found a chance to be alone with Shui Miao, only to have this shameless woman ruin it. Her previously cheerful mood cooled significantly, and her tone was no longer as gentle as before.
Yin Yangyang completely ignored Sister Xiao Tang and walked straight up to Shui Miao, using her uniquely sweet voice to say, “I know the heads of all the major talent markets in Zhonghai City, as well as the principals of all the major technical schools. Employment agencies are too low-end—they don’t have any usable talent. The people I recommend are basically engineer-level technicians, each worth ten times more than those from the agencies. So, if I go, I can definitely make things twice as effective for you.”
“What’s the use of an engineer? Do we need an engineer to change a lightbulb? Replace a fuse, turn on a speaker, adjust the lighting—do we need an engineer for that too? An ordinary repairman costs at most three thousand a month, while an engineer would cost eight or nine thousand, right? Besides, our hotel isn’t lacking anything right now, and the electrical circuits don’t need any changes. Are you going to hire an engineer to sit in the office and do nothing?” Sister Xiao Tang was so angered by Yin Yangyang’s haughty attitude that she trembled. This woman had the audacity to act so shamelessly right in front of her. She couldn’t care less about saving face anymore and directly shouted fiercely, leaving Yin Yangyang stunned.
When women fight, it’s even more intense than when men do. Shui Miao hadn’t expected Sister Xiao Tang to be so fierce when provoked. He nodded and played the peacemaker. “Sister Xiao Tang has considered everything thoroughly and makes a lot of sense!”
Hearing this, Yin Yangyang’s face fell, and she immediately retaliated, raising her voice even louder than Sister Xiao Tang’s. “What do you know? What if the elevator breaks down? Are we going to let some small-time repairman fix it? Can they even handle it? A little waitress who doesn’t understand anything, chirping away here…”
“Damn it! What’s wrong with being a waitress? You used to be a whore in a nightclub!”
Sister Xiao Tang hated it most when people looked down on her for being a waitress. Whenever this was brought up, she would fly into a rage.
“Go to hell! How dare you call me a whore!”
It was as if Yin Yangyang had been stepped on her tail. She immediately reached out to claw at Sister Xiao Tang’s face. But Sister Xiao Tang leaped up and delivered a series of slaps to Yin Yangyang’s face, knocking her to the ground. Then, she rushed forward and kicked her more than a dozen times!
Yin Yangyang was beaten without any chance to fight back!
Sister Xiao Tang worked hard in the restaurant all day, and her physical fitness was far superior to Yin Yangyang, who sat in an office all day.
Seeing this, Shui Miao quickly pulled Sister Xiao Tang away. But Yin Yangyang took the opportunity to get up and counterattack. Sister Xiao Tang, seeing this, immediately lifted her skirt and delivered a high kick straight to Yin Yangyang’s chin. Yin Yangyang was kicked to the ground, blood streaming from her mouth…
“Ah, blood… my blood…” Yin Yangyang wailed like a ghost.
“Fight me? I’ve trained in free combat!”
Sister Xiao Tang wiped her nose, radiating the commanding presence of a formidable woman.
However, Shui Miao, standing nearby, almost got a nosebleed. The moment Sister Xiao Tang lifted her skirt, she revealed her lace panties and her fair, jade-like, round thighs… Fortunately, it was after hours at the hotel. Otherwise, if a crowd had gathered, the news of female employees fighting would have spread, likely becoming the biggest joke among the citizens during their leisure time.
“Let’s go to the agency.”
Ignoring Yin Yangyang’s pig-like screams, Sister Xiao Tang grabbed Shui Miao’s hand and directly left the lobby, heading to the roadside to hail a taxi.
“Sister Xiao Tang, you’re really something. That jaw-shattering kick was absolutely earth-shattering and awe-inspiring!” Since no taxi was in sight for the moment, and Sister Xiao Tang had gradually returned to her feminine self, Shui Miao gave a thumbs-up and joked.
“You still have the nerve to laugh at me!” Unexpectedly, Sister Xiao Tang suddenly turned around and pinched Shui Miao’s arm. “You little rascal, it’s because of you that I ended up exposing myself. Now that you’ve seen my body, how are you going to make it up to me?…”
As she said this, Sister Xiao Tang suddenly felt a strange sensation in her body. Her pretty face turned red like an apple, and her shy expression was utterly captivating.
Shui Miao stared dumbfounded, thinking to himself, “She’s truly a rare beauty.” But remembering how Sister Xiao Tang had acted earlier, he immediately shuddered and put on an innocent expression, quickly waving his hands to defend himself. “I’m wronged, Sister Xiao Tang! I didn’t see anything at all!”
“You saw and still won’t admit it? Are you even a man?” Sister Xiao Tang stamped her foot, actually getting a bit angry, and turned away, ignoring Shui Miao.
Women’s moods were so unpredictable that Shui Miao was at a loss for what to say next.
After a while, Sister Xiao Tang saw that Shui Miao was just standing there dumbly. She snorted, lowered her head, and muttered fiercely, “If I can’t get married, don’t think you can get away.”
“…”
What did that mean? Was she confessing to me?
“Ah! Not good, the little witch is chasing us…”
Shui Miao accidentally glanced back and saw Yin Yangyang holding a brick she had gotten from somewhere, charging toward them with it raised high. He quickly grabbed Sister Xiao Tang and ran. But after only running a hundred meters, Yin Yangyang was too exhausted to keep going and sat down on the ground…
“Don’t run! Xiao Tang, I’m not done with you!” Yin Yangyang shouted.
Seeing this, Shui Miao felt a headache coming on. He quickly flagged down a taxi, and the two got in, fleeing as if escaping.
“Driver, please take us to the Zhabei Employment Agency,” Shui Miao said to the driver.
“Xiao Shui, this is trouble. When we go to work this afternoon, if she’s still like this, what should I do?” Sister Xiao Tang thought about it and actually regretted hitting Yin Yangyang so hard earlier. It felt good in the moment, but now the trouble had followed.
Shui Miao smiled calmly. “It’s fine. This afternoon, I’ll fire her, along with Feng An’an from the finance department.”
“Stop bragging. You’re just the food and beverage manager. They’re higher ranked than you. What right do you have to fire them?”
Sister Xiao Tang gave Shui Miao a look of disdain, her face full of disbelief.
“Am I bragging?” Shui Miao rubbed his chin, widened his eyes, looked at Sister Xiao Tang, and flashed a charming smile. “How about we make a bet?”
“What’s the bet? Tell me.” Sister Xiao Tang straightened her skirt, remembering the high kick and how Shui Miao had seen everything. Now, being so close to him, the masculine aura he emitted made her heart flutter wildly, like a deer crashing around.
Shui Miao glanced at the road ahead and lowered his voice. “If I can replace both of them, you owe me a favor. From now on, whatever I ask you to do, you have to do it. If I can’t replace them, I’ll give you my position as food and beverage manager. How about it? The odds are in your favor.”
Shui Miao had said it casually, but to others, it sounded suggestive and easily led to wild thoughts.
The driver shook his head and smiled.
But Sister Xiao Tang suddenly extended her pinky. “It’s a deal. Let’s pinky swear.”
“Come on, since when have I ever gone back on my word? Pinky swearing… that’s kid stuff…”
“No, I insist on pinky swearing!”
“I won’t do it…”
“You have to! I don’t believe you…”
Shui Miao and Sister Xiao Tang began to playfully bicker, their sweet and intimate appearance making the driver envious. Finally, the driver couldn’t help but sigh, “Ah! Your generation is so fortunate! Seeing you like this reminds me of my first love when I was young. For the sake of this beautiful memory, I’ve decided to give you a free ride.”
“Uncle, I’m not his girlfriend. Don’t misunderstand.”
Though Sister Xiao Tang said this, her face had already turned bright red.
Shui Miao, not bothering to look at Sister Xiao Tang, quickly explained, “Uncle, we’re really not a couple. We’re just colleagues.”
“Hehe, I can tell. Don’t be shy.” The driver, in a good mood, joked, “If you really won’t admit it, I might change my mind and charge you.”
“Haha, Uncle, I admit it. My hometown is in Jiangxi. How about you take me back for free?” Sister Xiao Tang was the smoothest talker in the food and beverage department. When it came to joking around, she couldn’t possibly lose to a driver.
There are two types of excellent restaurant servers: one type can do all tasks well without mistakes, and the other type can not only handle all tasks but also go above and beyond, delighting guests and earning generous tips. Sister Xiao Tang was the second type. She was clever and quick-witted, though a bit opportunistic. Without this flaw, she would be truly perfect.
“Hahaha! Little girl, you’re really something else!”
The driver burst into hearty laughter.
Shui Miao laughed along too, but he always felt that he and Sister Xiao Tang couldn’t possibly be more than friends. Playful banter was fine, but actually being in a relationship probably wouldn’t work out.
“Ding ling ling ling…”
A phone ringt suddenly rang. Shui Miao picked up his phone and saw that it was Guo Ming calling.
Oh no! How could I have forgotten about Guo Ming’s situation?
Shui Miao quickly answered the call and heard Guo Ming urgently shouting, “Manager, it’s bad! Our money has been stolen!”
“…”
Shui Miao was stunned. What was going on? Was Guo Ming playing games?
Shui Miao immediately hung up and sent a text to Chen Bing. He chose to text because he didn’t want Sister Xiao Tang to hear something she shouldn’t.
Soon, Chen Bing replied saying that Guo Ming had never left the small restaurant. The two brothers had been packing up inside, preparing to make a run for it.
After reading the message, Shui Miao smirked coldly and called Xiao Liu. “Xiao Liu, Guo Ming and Guo Liang are planning to escape with the hotel’s money. Immediately take a few people and trap the Guo brothers in the small restaurant. I’ll be there soon.”
However, watching from the side, Shui Miao almost had a nosebleed. At the moment Sister Tang lifted her skirt, she revealed her lace underwear and her white, smooth, round thighs… Fortunately, it was the hotel’s off-hours. Otherwise, if a crowd had gathered, the news of female employees fighting inside the hotel would surely become a laughingstock for citizens during their tea breaks.
“Come on, let’s go to the job agency.”
Ignoring Yin Yangyang’s pig-like shrieks, Sister Tang grabbed Shui Miao’s hand and directly left the lobby, heading to the roadside to hail a taxi.
“Sister Tang, you were really amazing back there. That jaw-shattering kick was simply earth-shaking and heaven-moving!” Since there was no taxi in sight, Shui Miao, seeing Sister Tang gradually returning to her usual self, gave her a thumbs-up and started joking.
“You still have the nerve to laugh at me!” Unexpectedly, Sister Tang suddenly turned around and pinched Shui Miao’s arm, “Smelly Xiao Shui, it’s all because of you that I had a wardrobe malfunction. Now that you’ve seen my body, tell me how you’re going to make it up to me?…”
As she said this, Sister Tang suddenly felt a strange sensation in her body, her pretty face immediately blushing like a red apple, her shy demeanor capable of captivating anyone.
Shui Miao stared with his eyes wide open, secretly thinking, “Truly a rare beauty.” But recalling Sister Tang’s earlier appearance, he immediately shivered, his face showing an innocent expression while hurriedly waving his hands in denial, “I’m innocent, Sister Tang! I didn’t see anything at all!”
“You saw it and won’t admit it. Are you even a man!” Sister Tang stamped her foot, clearly angry, and turned around without another word to Shui Miao.
Women’s emotions are unpredictable, and Shui Miao was at a loss for words.
“Let’s get to work!”
After silently vowing to himself, Shui Miao felt instantly revitalized and filled with passion. He slapped the table, rubbed his hands together, and with an excited energy, got up and left the maintenance room, ready to head to the employment agency to find a few repairmen to replace Guo Ming and Guo Liang.
The hotel was running smoothly now, except for the maintenance department, which was left in disarray.
“Manager, where are you going?”
Seeing Shui Miao pass through the lobby, Sister Xiao Tang quickly approached him. Her tone was gentle, and she had changed into a black-and-white professional suit, exuding the aura of an urban white-collar worker.
Shui Miao nodded at Sister Xiao Tang, glanced at the time, and said with a hint of concern, “Sister Xiao Tang, it’s already after work hours. Why haven’t you gone to rest yet? I’m planning to go to the employment agency to hire a few repairmen. I don’t want the hotel to run into any issues that can’t be fixed in time.”
“As the new supervisor, I need to work harder! Besides, it’s not like I have anything to do when I go back anyway.” Sister Xiao Tang clenched her fist, then burst into laughter at Shui Miao’s somewhat urgent demeanor. “Manager, aren’t you working hard too? How about I go with you to the employment agency? Hehe, having a beauty by your side will only make you shine even brighter!”
Sister Xiao Tang was playful yet adorable, and beneath her beautiful appearance lay a diligent and serious heart.
“Hiring is something I should handle.”
Suddenly, a woman in jeans and a white blouse emerged from behind the front desk. It was none other than Yin Yangyang, who had previously been in a sorry state and spoke with a somewhat affected tone.
Yin Yangyang had already changed her clothes and had been waiting there. Hearing Xiao Tang’s words, she could no longer hold back and stepped out.
“What are you going for?” Sister Xiao Tang immediately felt displeased. She had finally found an opportunity to be alone with Shui Miao, only to have this shameless woman show up and ruin it. Her previously joyful mood cooled significantly, and her tone was no longer as gentle as before.
Yin Yangyang completely ignored Sister Xiao Tang and walked straight up to Shui Miao, using her uniquely sweet voice to say, “I know the heads of all the major talent markets in Zhonghai City, as well as the principals of all the major technical schools. Employment agencies are too low-level; they don’t have any usable talent. The people I recommend are basically engineer-level technicians—one of them is worth more than ten from those agencies. So, if I go, I can definitely make things twice as effective for you.”
“What use is an engineer? Do we need an engineer to change a lightbulb? Replace a fuse, turn on a speaker, adjust the lighting—do we need an engineer for that too? An ordinary repairman costs at most three thousand a month, while an engineer would cost eight or nine thousand, right? Besides, our hotel isn’t lacking anything right now, and the electrical circuits don’t need any changes. Are you going to hire an engineer to sit in the office and do nothing?” Sister Xiao Tang was so angered by Yin Yangyang’s haughty attitude that her body trembled. This woman had the audacity to act so shamelessly right in front of her. She couldn’t care less about saving face anymore and directly shouted fiercely, leaving Yin Yangyang stunned.
When women fight, it’s even more intense than when men do. Shui Miao hadn’t expected Sister Xiao Tang to be so fierce when provoked. He nodded and played the peacemaker. “Sister Xiao Tang has considered everything thoroughly and makes a lot of sense!”
Hearing this, Yin Yangyang’s face fell, and she immediately retaliated against Sister Xiao Tang, her voice even louder. “What do you know? What if the elevator breaks down? Are we going to let some small-time repairman fix it? Can they even handle it? A little service attendant who knows nothing, chirping away here…”
“Damn it! What’s wrong with being a service attendant? You used to be a prostitute in a nightclub!”
Sister Xiao Tang hated it most when people looked down on her for being a service attendant. Whenever this was brought up, she would fly into a rage.
“Go to hell! How dare you call me a prostitute!”
Yin Yangyang seemed as if she had been stepped on her tail and immediately reached out to claw at Sister Xiao Tang’s face. Unexpectedly, Sister Xiao Tang leaped up and delivered a series of slaps to Yin Yangyang’s face, knocking her to the ground. Then she rushed forward and kicked her more than ten times!
Yin Yangyang was beaten without any chance to fight back!
Sister Xiao Tang spent her days busy in the restaurant, and her physical fitness was far superior to Yin Yangyang, who sat in an office all day.
Seeing this, Shui Miao quickly pulled Sister Xiao Tang away. But Yin Yangyang took the opportunity to get up and counterattack. Sister Xiao Tang, seeing this, immediately lifted her skirt and delivered a high kick that hit Yin Yangyang squarely on the chin. Yin Yangyang was kicked to the ground, blood streaming from her mouth…
“Ah, blood… my blood…” Yin Yangyang wailed like a ghost.
“Fight me? I’ve trained in free combat!”
Sister Xiao Tang wiped her nose, exuding the commanding aura of a formidable woman.
However, Shui Miao, who was watching nearby, nearly had a nosebleed. The moment Sister Xiao Tang lifted her skirt, she revealed her lace panties and her fair, jade-like, round thighs… Fortunately, it was after hours at the hotel. Otherwise, if a crowd had gathered, the news of female employees fighting would have spread, likely becoming a big joke for the public to chatter about over meals.
“Let’s go to the agency.”
Ignoring Yin Yangyang’s pig-like screams, Sister Xiao Tang grabbed Shui Miao’s hand and directly left the lobby, heading to the roadside to hail a taxi.
“Sister Xiao Tang, you’re really something. That jaw-shattering kick was absolutely earth-shattering and awe-inspiring!” Since no taxi was in sight for the moment, and seeing that Sister Xiao Tang had gradually returned to her feminine self, Shui Miao gave a thumbs-up and joked.
“You still have the nerve to laugh at me!” Unexpectedly, Sister Xiao Tang suddenly turned around and pinched Shui Miao’s arm. “You little rascal, it’s because of you that I ended up exposed. Now that you’ve seen my body, how are you going to make it up to me?…”
As she said this, Sister Xiao Tang suddenly felt a strange sensation in her body. Her pretty face flushed red like an apple, and her shy expression was utterly captivating.
Shui Miao stared in stunned silence, his mind racing with the thought, “She’s truly a rare beauty.” But the memory of Sister Xiao Tang’s earlier demeanor sent a chill down his spine. Instantly, he adopted an innocent expression and frantically waved his hands in protest. “I’m wronged, Sister Xiao Tang! I didn’t see anything at all!”
“You saw and still won’t admit it? Are you even a man?” Sister Xiao Tang stamped her foot, actually getting somewhat angry, and turned away, ignoring Shui Miao.
Women’s moods were so unpredictable that Shui Miao was at a loss for how to continue.
After a while, Sister Xiao Tang saw that Shui Miao was just standing there dumbly. She snorted, lowered her head, and muttered fiercely, “If I can’t get married, don’t think you can get away.”
“…”
What did that mean? Was she confessing to me?
“Ah! Not good, the little witch is chasing us…”
Shui Miao inadvertently turned around and saw Yin Yangyang holding a brick she had gotten from somewhere, charging toward them with it held high. He quickly grabbed Sister Xiao Tang and ran. But after only running a little over a hundred meters, Yin Yangyang was too exhausted to keep going and sat down on the ground…
“Don’t you run! Xiao Tang, I’m not done with you!” Yin Yangyang shouted.
Seeing this, Shui Miao felt a headache coming on. He quickly flagged down a taxi, and the two got in, fleeing as if escaping.
“Driver, please take us to the Zhabei Employment Agency,” Shui Miao said to the driver.
“Xiao Shui, this is trouble. When we go to work this afternoon, if she’s still like this, what should I do?” Sister Xiao Tang thought about it and actually felt some regret for having been too harsh earlier. It felt good in the moment, but after the fight, the trouble had just begun.
Shui Miao smiled faintly. “It’s fine. This afternoon, I’ll fire her, along with Feng An’an from the finance department.”
“Stop boasting. You’re just the food and beverage manager. They outrank you. What right do you have to fire them?”
Sister Xiao Tang gave Shui Miao a look of disdain, her face full of disbelief.
“Am I boasting?” Shui Miao rubbed his chin, widened his eyes, looked at Sister Xiao Tang, and revealed a charming smile. “How about we make a bet?”
“What’s the bet?” Sister Xiao Tang straightened her skirt, remembering the high kick and how Shui Miao had seen everything. Now, being so close to him, the masculine aura he emitted made her heart flutter uncontrollably, like a deer bumping around.
Shui Miao glanced at the road ahead and lowered his voice. “If I can replace both of them, you owe me a favor. In the future, whatever I ask you to do, you have to do it. If I can’t replace them, I’ll give you my position as food and beverage manager. How about it? The odds are in your favor.”
Shui Miao had said it casually, but to others, it sounded suggestive and easily led to wild thoughts.
The driver shook his head and smiled.
Sister Xiao Tang, however, suddenly extended her pinky. “It’s a deal. Let’s pinky swear.”
“Come on, since when have I ever gone back on my word? Pinky swearing… that’s kid stuff…”
“No, I insist on a pinky swear!”
“I won’t do it…”
“You have to! I don’t believe you…”
Shui Miao and Sister Xiao Tang began to playfully bicker, their sweet and intimate appearance making the driver envious. Finally, the driver couldn’t help but sigh, “Ah! Your generation is so fortunate! Seeing you like this reminds me of my first love when I was young. For the sake of this beautiful memory, I’ve decided to give you a free ride.”
“Uncle, I’m not his girlfriend. Please don’t misunderstand.”
Even as she said this, Sister Xiao Tang’s face was already bright red.
Shui Miao, not bothering to look at Sister Xiao Tang, quickly explained, “Uncle, we’re really not in that kind of relationship. We’re just colleagues.”
“Hehe, I can tell. There’s no need to be embarrassed.” The driver, in a good mood, joked, “If you really won’t admit it, I might change my mind and charge you.”
“Haha, Uncle, I admit it. My hometown is in Jiangxi. How about you take me back for free?” Sister Xiao Tang had the sharpest tongue in the food and beverage department. When it came to joking, she was not about to lose to some uncle.
There are two types of excellent restaurant servers: one type can do all tasks well without mistakes, and the other type can not only handle all tasks but also go above and beyond, delighting guests who are then willing to give generous tips. Sister Xiao Tang was the second type. She was clever and quick-witted, though a bit opportunistic. Without this flaw, she would truly be perfect.
“Hahaha! Little girl, you’re really something else!”
The driver burst into hearty laughter.
Shui Miao laughed along too, but he always felt that there was no possibility of anything between him and Sister Xiao Tang. Playful banter was fine, but actually being in a romantic relationship probably wouldn’t work out.
“Ring ring ring…”
A phone suddenly rang. Shui Miao picked it up and saw that it was Guo Ming calling.
Oh no! How could I have forgotten about Guo Ming’s situation!
Shui Miao quickly answered the call and heard Guo Ming urgently exclaim, “Manager, it’s bad! Our money has been stolen!”
“…”
Shui Miao was stunned. What was going on? Was Guo Ming playing games?
Shui Miao immediately hung up and sent a text to Chen Bing. He chose to text because he didn’t want Sister Xiao Tang to hear something she shouldn’t.
Soon, Chen Bing replied saying that Guo Ming hadn’t left the small restaurant at all. The two brothers had been there the whole time, packing their things and preparing to run away.
After reading the message, Shui Miao smirked coldly and called Xiao Liu. “Xiao Liu, Guo Ming and Guo Liang are planning to escape with the hotel’s money. Immediately take a few people and trap the Guo brothers in the small restaurant. I’ll be there soon.”
“…”
What did that mean? Was it a confession?
“Oh no! The little witch is chasing after us…”
Shui Miao happened to turn his head and saw Yin Yangyang, who had somehow gotten hold of a brick, running toward them with it raised high. He immediately pulled Sister Tang and ran. However, after running only about a hundred meters, Yin Yangyang became too exhausted to continue and sat on the ground…
“You two better not run! Sister Tang, this isn’t over between us!” Yin Yangyang shouted.
Seeing this, Shui Miao immediately felt a headache coming on. He quickly hailed a taxi, and the two immediately got in and sped off like fugitives.
“Master, please take us to the Zhabei Employment Agency,” Shui Miao greeted the driver.
“Master Shui, this is going to be troublesome. What if she acts like this again this afternoon when we go to work? What should I do then?” Sister Tang, after thinking for a while, felt some regret for having been too harsh earlier. She had felt a sense of relief while beating Yin Yangyang, but now the troubles were coming one after another.
Shui Miao calmly smiled, “No worries. This afternoon I’ll fire her, along with Feng An’an from the finance department.”
“You’re just bragging. You’re only a catering manager. They have higher positions than you. What right do you have to fire them?”
Sister Tang looked at Shui Miao with disdain, clearly not believing him.
“Am I really bragging?” Shui Miao touched his chin, widened his eyes, looked at Sister Tang, and showed a charming smile, “How about we make a bet?”
“What kind of bet?” Sister Tang adjusted her skirt. Thinking back to her high kick earlier, she felt embarrassed because Shui Miao had seen everything. Now sitting so close to him, she could feel his masculine aura, making her heart flutter like a little deer was hitting it.
Shui Miao looked at the road ahead and lowered his voice, “If I manage to replace both of them, you’ll owe me a favor, and you’ll have to do whatever I ask you to do afterward. If I can’t get rid of them, I’ll step down as the catering manager and give my position to you. What do you think? This bet gives you a very high chance of winning.”
Shui Miao was just casually saying this, but to others, it sounded dirty and suggestive, easily leading to wild imaginations.
The taxi driver shook his head and smiled.
But Sister Tang suddenly extended her little finger, “Deal, let’s pinky swear.”
“Come on, when have I ever broken my word? We don’t need a pinky swear… that’s for kindergarten kids…”
“No way! I want to pinky swear!”
“I won’t do it…”
“No way, I won’t let you off that easily…”
Shui Miao and Sister Tang were playfully arguing, their sweet and intimate manner making the taxi driver envious. Finally, the driver couldn’t help but sigh, “Oh! You young people are so lucky! Seeing you two reminds me of my first love when I was young. For the sake of this beautiful memory, I’ve decided to take you there for free.”
“Uncle, I’m not his girlfriend. Please don’t misunderstand.”
Although Sister Tang said this, her face was already half red.
Shui Miao didn’t even bother to look at Sister Tang and hurriedly explained, “Uncle, we’re really not a couple. We’re just colleagues.”
“Hehe, I can tell. You two don’t need to be shy,” the driver, in a good mood, joked, “If you really don’t admit it, I’ll have to change my mind and charge you money.”
“Haha, Uncle, I admit it. I’m from Jiangxi. You can take me home for free!” Sister Tang, who had the most eloquent tongue in the catering department, joked back. She was definitely not going to lose to an old man in a banter.
There are two types of excellent restaurant servers: one is someone who can do every job well without any mistakes, and the other is someone who not only does all the work well but also goes above and beyond, making customers happy and willing to give generous tips. Sister Tang was the second type. She was clever and quick-witted, just a bit too ambitious. Without this flaw, she would truly be perfect.
“Hahaha! Little girl, you’re so clever and mischievous!”
The taxi driver let out a hearty laugh.
Shui Miao also laughed, but he always felt that there was no possibility between him and Sister Tang. They could play around and have fun, but becoming a real couple probably wouldn’t be appropriate.
“Ring ring ring…”
Suddenly, a mobile phone ringtone sounded. Shui Miao picked up his phone and saw it was a call from Guo Ming.
Oh no! How could I forget about Guo Ming!
Shui Miao hurriedly pressed the answer button and heard Guo Ming urgently shouting, “Manager, something’s wrong! Our money has been stolen!”
“…”
Shui Miao was stunned. What was going on? Was Guo Ming trying to pull a trick?
Shui Miao immediately hung up the phone and sent a message to Chen Bing. He chose to send a message because he didn’t want Sister Tang to hear anything she shouldn’t.
Soon, Chen Bing replied with a message saying that Guo Ming hadn’t left the small restaurant at all. The two brothers had been packing up at the small restaurant, preparing to run away.
After reading the message, Shui Miao coldly smiled and called Xiao Liu, “Xiao Liu, Guo Ming and Guo Liang are planning to run away with the hotel’s money. Take a few people and immediately trap the Guo brothers at the small restaurant. I’ll be there soon.”
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