My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

Wang Yuting shook her head again, saying that there was a grammatical error in her statement.

From today onwards, this is Lin Jiu's home!

Tell me your plans.

At this moment, Wang Yuting was exuding a powerful and confident aura, with every move she made carrying the unique presence of a career woman.

Lin Jiu unconsciously got into the zone, straightening his posture and answering questions from the perspective of an interviewee.

"I plan to look for a new job."

Lin Jiu had calculated that because he resigned voluntarily, not because the company dismissed him, his salary would be deposited into his bank account on the 10th of next month. The advantage of this was that his work history wouldn't have any blemishes related to being dismissed. Nowadays, credit systems record everything; some people don't care, while others do.

Now that Lin Jiu is penniless, the most important thing is to find a job that includes room and board.

Even if the salary is lower, it doesn't matter; the most important thing is to have a place to stay. People easily lose themselves when they have nowhere to go back, and Lin Jiu is no exception. He doesn't want to go against his principles.

For so many years, his grandmother had constantly reflected on and educated him, all to prevent him from going down a path of no return. Otherwise, with Lin Jiu's abilities, acquiring ill-gotten gains would have been no problem.

As Professor Luo Xiang once said, all the ways to make money in this world are written in the criminal law.

"Well then, I have a job here that's suitable for you."

Wang Yuting solemnly handed a sheet of printed paper to Lin Jiu.

The printer paper was new, and you could still faintly smell the ink, so you could tell she had been busy with this in the room.

Touched by her earnestness, Lin Jiu accepted the gift with the same respect and nodded in thanks.

"This is……"

Lin Jiu looked somewhat bewildered.

The printed paper says: "Escape may be shameful, but it can be useful."

Chapter Fifteen: Marriage Plans

"Is escaping shameful, but also useful?"

Lin Jiu once again felt the gap in his knowledge. He thought he had learned a lot. He had even borrowed a university textbook from a colleague while working at the convenience store and read it in advance. He didn't expect that there were still many things he didn't know.

For example, flower kiss therapy, and so on...

For Lin Jiu, who was inexperienced in the ways of the world and had almost no knowledge of health care, this was a huge shock.

"When you're full, you start thinking about sex," but the prerequisite is that you're full.

"Yes! I learned this from a documentary about a real couple!"

Wang Yuting smiled smugly, remaining as candid as ever, making no attempt to conceal her thoughts.

Lin Jiu nodded somewhat awkwardly. No matter how many times he heard her say it, he still felt a little lost. Of course, this didn't mean he was impatient; rather, it was because she was too direct and he didn't know how to be more tactful.

"Can't you be a little more reserved?!"

Lin Jiu wanted to say it aloud, but deep down there was a faint voice expressing joy.

"Saying one thing but meaning another" perfectly describes Lin Jiu right now.

"I like you."

This sentence is like a magic spell, enabling an insecure person to see a different view.

When Lin Jiu was in junior high school, he had a few classmates who were considered friends. On the way home from school, they would walk side by side with their arms around each other's shoulders, bragging about all sorts of things and exaggerating their future lives.

In junior high, many people envied Lin Jiu. She was good-looking, well-mannered, and could play various musical instruments. During computer class, she played Counter-Strike like she was cheating, getting one kill with every shot. She was incredibly cool. However, every time she walked home from school, car horns would sound near the school, or parents riding electric scooters would come up and call out their children's names.

Then one of the aspiring stars in the group, who had been boasting about his future superstardom, obediently lowered his head and went to his parents. Some got into luxury cars amidst the scolding, while others sat on the back of electric scooters, excitedly asking their mothers what they were having for dinner. One by one, the people in the group left, and in the end, Lin Jiu was often the only one left.

The classmates sat in the car, leaning against the window, watching Lin Jiu's carefree figure. Lin Jiu maintained a consistent distance while walking, and when he encountered paving stones, he would deliberately step on the black lines, as if stepping on the white squares meant losing. He was as elegant as a cat, or as if he were walking a stage show, a sight to behold.

envious.

I'm extremely envious.

They envied Lin Jiu for being unrestrained and carefree, not having to do homework, and being able to go wherever she wanted.

"Lin Jiu's family must be one of those wealthy and powerful families! I know that! I saw on TV that those big bosses had too many children because of their romantic entanglements when they were young, so they just let them grow up and don't care anymore! It's so good that Lin Jiu's family doesn't care about him."

"I've even seen Lin Jiu go to the urban village!"

"Wow, he's grown to that level already! That's great, I wish I could too."

"What nonsense! Your thoughts are filthy. Is Lin Jiu that kind of person? If he wanted her, he could just wave his hand. Why would he need to go to such shady places? Rich people go to nightclubs and upscale foot massage parlors."

"So, you're very brave?"

"Of course! I'm super brave! I can drink a lot!"

In reality, Lin Jiu was not from a prestigious family, nor did he have any older or younger siblings. Every day after school, he would wander into the brightly lit urban village, wary of the massage parlors with their pink and purple neon lights, and after circling around, he would eventually climb the stairs back to his home, which was frequently without power or water.

Others envy Lin Jiu.

Lin Jiu, too, must have envied others.

"This is the breakdown of income and expenditure after splitting water, electricity, gas, and property management fees in half. Please take a look."

Wang Yuting handed another sheet of printed paper to Lin Jiu, who then focused her attention and carefully examined the information on it.

So expensive.

Holy crap, that's expensive!

Lin Jiu was still a little drowsy, but when he saw the numbers, he instantly perked up. "If you're talking to me about money, I'm wide awake! My cold's even gotten better from the shock."

The utility bills, management fees, and natural gas alone are more expensive than the rent in Lin Jiu's previous place, not even including living expenses...

"Oh, so this is Mingyuexuan Property Management... Oh, never mind then."

Lin Jiu glanced at the detailed annotations on the printed paper, and her doubts were resolved.

Fukou is the city center of S City, located in the central part of S City. It is well-connected and is one of the most prosperous residential areas.

Wang Yuting's home is a one-bedroom apartment, which might sound ordinary, but its location makes it exceptional. It's a high-end apartment with a beautiful environment and excellent property management. A large shopping mall is just around the corner, and there are amusement parks, KTVs, and public libraries nearby. All the amenities are readily available. The subway and bus stops are only five minutes away, making transportation convenient. The building has excellent soundproofing, so even if you're making a lot of noise, you don't have to worry about neighbors complaining.

Lin Jiu pointed to the information sheet and asked, "Doesn't this include rent?"

Wang Yuting smiled slightly, her confidence soaring to the heavens: "No need, the house is bought!"

"That's all."

Lin Jiu gained a clearer understanding of her older sister's financial resources once again.

Wang Yuting pointed to the information sheet and said, "Look at this, it compares the cost of cooking at home versus eating out, and it also shows the cost if I hire a domestic service agent each week. According to the OC law, a typical housewife's unpaid labor time per year is 2,199 hours, which translates to this amount as annual income. Based on this, the hourly wage for working seven hours a day is this, and then after deducting living expenses and social security contributions, the take-home pay is this."

Lin Jiu stared intently, her little head looking back and forth, her hands moving slightly in the air as if playing a piano.

Wang Yuting glanced at Lin Jiu and smiled, "Do you need me to give you a calculator?"

"Need not."

Lin Jiu shook her head.

He would never make a mistake when it came to money.

Reasonable, very reasonable, extremely reasonable.

Based on the hourly wage in the job market, this is equivalent to skipping the probationary period and becoming a full-time employee on the same day.

"This is my wedding plan!"

Wang Yuting spent nearly an hour perfecting all the data, and there were no mistakes. Even Lin Jiu couldn't find any fault with it, which shows that her work ability is extremely outstanding.

“I said I would wait for you for four years, and I mean it. I will hire you as a stay-at-home dad through a contract, providing you with room and board and paying your salary. It makes sense to me, but of course, how you do it is up to you.”

Wang Yuting placed the last printed sheet of paper in front of Lin Jiu; it was a contract.

She knew Lin Jiu's personality; he would never accept charity.

Lin Jiu only accepts wages in exchange for regular labor and does not accept being kept by a sugar daddy.

Grandma used to say, "There's no such thing as a free lunch. You have to work hard to get what you want. The person who smiles last is the one who strives and works hard."

Lin Jiu took a deep breath.

Does he have any other choice?

"I accept, please hire me."

Chapter Sixteen Agreement

"Great!"

Wang Yuting's composure crumbled in an instant.

The perfect image of a career woman is shattered on the spot.

Holding up the contract signed by Lin Jiu, she happily spun around on the spot, almost jumping for joy.

Oh, she jumped up.

Lin Jiu was initially a little uneasy, feeling that such a good thing had suddenly come his way, and even after so much time had passed, it still felt unreal. For him, that kind of miserable life was the norm, and he had long been used to it.

Lin Jiu had an indescribable feeling in his heart; he felt that signing the contract was the right thing to do.

For no particular reason, I just wanted to see her happy.

"From now on, we're family!"

Wang Yuting hugged the contract tightly. She took off her glasses, revealing an adorable, naive look.

"One family..."

Lin Jiu muttered to himself, feeling quite unfamiliar with the word.

However, it doesn't sound bad now.

“There will definitely be a lot of things when two people are together, and we need to work things out.” Wang Yuting pulled out a thick notebook, turned to about a third of the pages, and paused her pen on a blank space.

"Please tell me about yourself, the more the better!"

"Even if you suddenly say that..."

Lin Jiu was somewhat confused; he didn't think he had anything worth sharing.