We moved to Golden Courtyard

Xu Qi, I'm so scared. I'm finding myself increasingly afraid of leaving you. Do you think I can really go back to this peaceful and beautiful life?

Xu Qi held her hands, and as he looked into Rita's trembling and bewildered eyes, he spoke softly.

"Yes... but you have to trust me completely, okay?"

So having Xu Qi by my side really makes me feel at ease.

Rita didn't answer but asked another question.

"Then... could I have a ring?"

"Forehead?"

"If you give me the ring, I will trust you completely."

Xu Qi was both amused and exasperated, and playfully flicked Rita's nose.

"You little maid, trying to bargain with me? Don't worry, it will happen, I'll definitely marry you."

"Really? But without a ring, it just doesn't feel like it can reach that level. Like in some mobile games these days, you can get a ring when your affection level reaches 100, and only after getting the ring... can you unlock 200 affection points, right?"

Xu Qi squinted.

"I bet you're going to wear the ring and flaunt it in front of everyone right after I gave it to you, right?"

Even a gentle smile on Rita's face carries a hint of allure, especially with that captivating beauty mark at the corner of her eye...

How can someone look so devastating to the country?

"Master is very clever."

"Tell me, did you make a mistake?"

"Then... please punish me, sir?"

Punishment?

Of course they should be punished, and severely punished!

Through the thin nightgown, Xu Qi buried his head in Rita's arms, and the rosemary-like fragrance immediately captivated him.

"Don't worry, sir. Rita is right here. You can punish her however you like."

You said it yourself, didn't you?

Xu Qi put the delicate fruit into his mouth, and the slight pain and tingling sensation made Rita immediately cover her lips with her hand.

It's really... just like a little baby...

Actually, Xu Qi didn't even need to do that. When Rita woke up in the morning and found herself being held in Xu Qi's arms, she was already almost unable to bear it.

This body seemed to crave Xu Qi more and more, which sometimes troubled Rita.

How can you be so insensitive? It reacts to the slightest touch?

That's weird...it's so weird...

"Wait...wait a minute."

"Ok?"

Xu Qi, who was still sucking on the baby, looked up at the little maid with a puzzled expression.

Rita reached out and gently pushed Xu Qi away, her graceful figure emerging from the blankets and sitting on Xu Qi.

"Rita?"

The sheer nightgown, barely visible through the fabric, had some drool on it, clearly from when Xu Qi had been wearing it earlier.

"Hasn't the master always wanted your little maid to take the initiative?"

Xu Qi swallowed hard.

A small, cold hand slid down Xu Qi's strong body.

"Master, this time you just need to lie down."

714. A Day in the Life of a Secretary at Virvi

The honest and dutiful maid had never overstepped her bounds with Xu Qi before.

But this time... things are indeed a bit different.

Rita's short, grey-gold hair danced with her movements, and along with it, the cotton candy-like shape hidden beneath her pajamas trembled constantly.

Her perfect waistline and alluring curves are captivating when viewed from below.

Xu Qi initially thought that Rita might not be good at this pose.

But today... it can only be said that it was a huge mistake.

With her abundant core strength, Rita's waist twisting was no less impressive than those who had practiced martial arts.

"Sir, you really are... a darling who corrupts girls."

Xu Qi chuckled.

You call yourself both a scourge and a treasure? You're starting to talk nonsense, aren't you?

Finally, Rita couldn't bear it any longer and, with her swan-like neck arched, she gracefully collapsed onto Xu Qi.

"It's... over?"

"Master, I can't go on."

Xu Qi smiled.

"I still have to do it myself, don't I?"

As he said this, he sat up, and Rita ended up clinging to Xu Qi.

"master?"

"Now it's my turn to serve you."

"ah!……"

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After fastening his belt and straightening his clothes, Xu Qi glanced at Rita, who was still lying on the bed and refusing to get up, and said with a smile, "Shall I ask for a day off for you today?"

Rita turned to her side, lazily propped herself up, and looked at Xu Qi while lying on her side, saying, "Anyway, Rita's attendance is all in Manager Xu's hands. You can invite her if you want, or not if you don't."

His body, completely exposed, was covered in marks of utter disarray.

This little vixen, even at this hour she's still trying to seduce people.

Walking to the bedside, Xu Qi leaned down and kissed Rita on the lips.

"I'm leaving now. Get some rest at home."

"Ah."

As Xu Qi stepped out of the room, he was about to go to the kitchen to see if there was anything to eat for his brunch when he saw Wilvi walking over first.

"Sister Wilwick?"

"Xu Qi... I'm sorry."

Xu Qi tilted his head – this apology was really a bit too abrupt.

Did I miss something important?

"The reason why Rin became like that yesterday... might be related to me."

In short, it was enough for Xu Qi to clarify his thoughts.

"Extremely evil."

Wilvi nodded calmly. Although she appeared indifferent on the surface, a hint of self-blame and guilt could still be seen in her eyes.

"I later confirmed with Rin that she had indeed been in contact with Extreme Evil. Although she managed to break free from Extreme Evil's control at the time, its influence is always subtle and gradual."

What was shaken off was the most superficial thing; in reality, the seeds of extremism had already been planted in Rin's heart long ago. Last night, it was Aponia's help that uprooted that corrosive seed.

So there was more to last night...

Xu Qi understood, but still looked at Vervi with a puzzled expression.

"Sister Wilvi told me all this because she wanted to..."

“Please punish me. Although I don’t know the details of what happened, it was ultimately because Wilvi failed to control her evil, which allowed her to run away and cause trouble.”

Xu Qi's mouth was half open, oh...

"Why don't you go ask Sister Ying? After all, she's the victim, I wasn't hurt at all."

Vervi's expression was strange.

“She said last night that she wanted me to ask you.”

Okay, so you're going to pass the buck on this kind of thing too?

"How about... Sister Wilvi helps me be your secretary for a day today?"

Wilvi tilted her head, mimicking Xu Qi's gesture—Secretary?

"Rita isn't feeling well today." Xu Qi said this without batting an eye... "If Sister Wilvi really wants some kind of punishment, how about this?"

"Of course, but..."

"Alright, there's no 'but' about it. You can cover Rita's shift for one day. I'll tell you what to do when we get to the company. Sister Wilvi is so smart, she'll definitely be able to handle it easily."

Can this really be considered a punishment?

Looking at Xu Qi's nonchalant expression, Wilvi thought of last night... Sakura had the same expression.

Why? I clearly...

An expert, the epitome of absolute rationality, undoubtedly couldn't fathom what these people were thinking. But… she didn't know why, seeing their attitude towards her, she couldn't help but feel a…

A warm feeling in my heart.

Why? I clearly came here to end this relationship.

……

When they arrived at the company around noon, Xu Qi first took Vervi to Delta's place.

"Delta, Vilvi will cover Rita's shift for the day. Tell her what the general affairs work entails. I'm going to find Bronya now!"

After saying that, she left in a hurry, leaving Delta in the office looking bewildered, while Velvi remained calm.

"Hello, Miss Delta, I think we've had a few encounters at the Golden Courtyard. What do I need to do now?"

"Hmm... how about I help you with the logistics first? I see Rita does this every day."

logistics?

Vilvi blinked—"I understand."

……

"boom!"

Xu Qi slammed the freshly printed manuscript onto Bronya's desk. He grinned smugly and exclaimed, "It's finished!"

Bronya looked at the man in front of her with amusement.

Most of the time, Xu Qi gives the impression of being mature, steady, and capable, but occasionally... he can be childish like this.

"These 28 episodes have been delayed for so long, I've even been considering whether to put you in the dark room."

"If the 'black room' is shut down, we'll never see such a brilliant script again."

"Satisfaction guaranteed?"

Xu Qi patted his chest and declared, "Satisfaction guaranteed!"

Bronya took the manuscript, read it for a while, and couldn't help but smile—she was getting the hang of it, it was just right.

"how?"

Bronya gently placed the manuscript on the table, let out a long breath, and smiled, "I can't wait to start creating the storyboard for chapter 28 right now."