rpbooks Chapter 142 What the gentleman says is always right!
Chapter 142 What the gentleman says is always right!
And that's how it was settled.
Fang Tianwen was extremely grateful, almost to the point of kowtowing to Lin Fan on the spot.
He even wanted to shamelessly freeload lunch in the courtyard and, incidentally, experience more of the "spirit" that made his soul tremble.
But Lin Fan didn't give him that chance at all.
"Alright, I'll keep the person, and I'll take the soil too."
Lin Fan simply waved his hand dismissively, giving them the order to leave.
"The lunch standard here is high, and if there are more people, the cook will probably complain."
Fang Tianwen dared not utter a single complaint and could only agree repeatedly. He led a group of equally reluctant elders and left the courtyard house, turning back every few steps.
Before leaving, he specifically sought out Li Zhenguo, grabbed his hand, and earnestly slipped him a card that was entirely black and of unknown material.
"Manager Li, from now on... I'll ask you to put in a good word for them with your seniors."
"This is a small token of our appreciation from the Fang family; please accept it."
Li Zhenguo's hands trembled as he looked at the legendary "Fang's Black Gold Card," which supposedly allowed unlimited overdrafts at any bank worldwide.
This thing isn't a card, it's a mobile gold mine!
He instinctively wanted to refuse, but when he met Fang Tianwen's gaze that seemed to say, "If you don't accept it, you're disrespecting the Fang family," he finally silently put the card into his pocket.
A heavy sense of mission, known as "the steward," weighed on his heart.
After seeing off the Fang family's uninvited "relatives," the courtyard returned to its usual tranquility.
Lin Fan looked at the three new, pretty little girls in the yard and was a little unaccustomed to it at first.
Fang Yubing possessed a cool and aloof demeanor, like a lotus on a snow-capped mountain, standing there quietly as if everything around her was irrelevant.
Fang Lingshan was the most lively, her big eyes darting around. One moment she would reach out to poke the mysterious patterns on the stone table, and the next she would tiptoe to smell the fragrance of the unknown wildflowers in the corner.
Fang Ruoxi, on the other hand, is gentle and quiet, always with a faint smile, like the warmest breeze in spring, making people feel comfortable just by looking at her.
"Qingxue," Lin Fan called out.
"Yes, sir."
"These three are yours to manage from now on." Lin Fan pointed to the three sisters. "Assign them jobs, and while you're at it, draw up... um, an employee handbook. Don't let them cause trouble in my yard."
"Yes, sir," Fang Qingxue replied respectfully.
So, while Lin Fan was yawning and going back to his room for a nap, a meeting about "new employee onboarding training" was quietly held next to the stone table in the courtyard.
Speaker: Chief Life Secretary and Head Maid, Fang Qingxue.
Attendees: Trainee maids, Fang Yubing, Fang Lingshan, and Fang Ruoxi.
Observers: Chief Security Officer Aiolia, Chief Cleaner Ares, Chief Gardener Hellfire Master, Chief Engineer and Blacksmith Master Mu, and Chief Meditation Cleaner Shaka.
This kind of spectacle would terrify the board of directors of any multinational corporation.
"Cough cough."
Fang Qingxue cleared her throat and, mimicking her teacher's usual calm demeanor, became serious.
"From today onwards, you are all employees under Mr. [Name]. First of all, on behalf of the Logistics Support Department, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ares, who was in the audience, took the lead and started clapping.
The applause was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, making Fang Yubing and the other two women tremble and their faces turn pale.
"Now, I'd like to announce the 'Code of Conduct for Lifetime Employees' of our Siheyuan."
Fang Qingxue took out a small booklet written in calligraphy, which she had prepared at some point, and began to read it aloud.
"The first and most important point: what the gentleman says is always right."
"Secondly: If you are wrong, please refer to the first point."
Article 3: Absolute obedience to any order from the Master, without any doubt or compromise.
"Article Four: Every action of yours contains the supreme Dao. It is normal that we cannot understand it. The only thing we need to do is to learn, comprehend, and resolutely implement it."
Article 5: It is strictly forbidden to make loud noises when the teacher is resting, to disturb the teacher when the teacher is thinking, or to discuss work when the teacher is eating.
Article Six: Regarding job positions, the institute adopts the principle of "competitive recruitment, with the most capable taking the position." Everyone has the opportunity to strive for their desired position through hard work.
As Fang Qingxue spoke, she glanced at the group of Gold Saints who were gathered not far away, playing rock-paper-scissors to decide who would water the vegetable garden that day.
The three women followed her gaze, their thoughts once again coming to a standstill.
Those legendary figures... are vying for the right to water the plants?
"Article 7: Regarding compensation. We provide meals and accommodation, but there is no salary. However, as long as you perform well and gain Mr. [the boss's] approval, the rewards you receive will be immeasurable in monetary terms."
At this point, the vast aura of a "terrestrial immortal" unconsciously emanated from Fang Qingxue.
"For example, me. When I arrived here yesterday, I was just a mere Qi Refining Realm martial artist."
"And now..."
She didn't say anything more, but the oppressive aura, like that of a god descending to earth, said it all.
The three girls, Fang Yubing and Fang Yubing, were instantly taken aback. They stared blankly at their cousin, the once-proud woman who was on par with them.
Just one day!
In just one day, she stepped into the legendary realm that they never dared to dream of!
And all of this, simply because... I stayed here?
In an instant, the last bit of doubt and unease in their hearts was completely burned away by extreme fervor and excitement!
This is a sacred place!
It's the realm of the gods!
"Sister Qingxue! We understand!"
The youngest, Fang Lingshan, was the first to jump up, her face flushed red with excitement and determination.
"I...I want to apply to work in the vegetable garden! I want to grow the most delicious vegetables for my husband myself!"
"I...I would like to request permission to clean Mr. Fang's room," Fang Ruoxi said softly, but with unwavering determination. "I want to ensure that Mr. Fang's living environment is spotless."
Fang Yubing remained silent.
She looked at the "employees" in the yard, who exuded terrifying auras like gods and demons, yet were arguing heatedly over trivial matters like "sweeping" and "watering."
Then she glanced at their "husband," who was lying in a rocking chair in the room, seemingly indifferent to everything.
An unprecedented idea began to grow wildly in her mind.
This place is not simple.
Every person and everything here is filled with a "Tao" that she cannot understand.
She wanted to stay.
She wanted to see for herself just how many secrets were still hidden in this courtyard house.
She wanted to personally investigate what this mysterious man's path truly was.
"Alright, that concludes the training." Fang Qingxue put away the booklet, satisfied with their response.
"Now, let's begin assigning you your internship tasks."
"Lingshan, go to the vegetable garden and follow the head gardener to learn how to loosen the soil and fertilize."
"Ruoxi, come with me. I'll teach you how to clean the master's study, and... how to brew a cup of tea that will satisfy him."
"As for Yubing..."
Fang Qingxue glanced at her proud and arrogant cousin, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.
"Why don't you start by wiping the stone table and benches in the yard?"