The blind boss's nanny

Beneath the calm surface, this extraordinary dedication seemed to them to be deliberately contrived.

"Chairman, you're back."

Qin Xiu stepped forward, his tone as calm and respectful as ever. He reached out and naturally took Lu Tingzhao's arm, his movements practiced and efficient.

His gaze swept casually over the car that had just come to a stop, his voice tinged with doubt:

"When I looked from a distance just now, I thought I was seeing things... I think I saw you getting out from the driver's seat."

Lu Tingzhou, who was standing next to him, felt a sudden jolt, but quickly chuckled and interjected:

"Assistant Qin, what kind of international joke are you talking about! Letting my brother drive? Letting a 'blind man' hold the steering wheel? I want to live a few more years! You must be mistaken, I was the one driving, my brother was in the passenger seat the whole time."

Lu Tingzhao's face remained expressionless as he steadily moved forward with Qin Xiu's support. Upon hearing this, he merely offered a faint, calm reply:

"Yes, you're mistaken."

His "blind eye" gazed into the void, as if he didn't care about this little episode at all.

The atmosphere in the study was heavy late at night.

Lu Tingzhao sat behind his large desk, watching the screen. It showed footage from Qin Xiu's car's dashcam, with Qin Xiu focused intently on driving.

Lu Tingzhou stood by the window, his back to the room, toying with a silver lighter in his hand.

"Brother, all the surveillance equipment is in place."

Lu Tingzhou turned around, the usual nonchalant attitude gone from his eyes.

"Qin Xiu's cell phone, computer, vehicle, and the smart home system in his apartment are all within our monitoring range."

Lu Tingzhao nodded slightly, his gaze calm:

"Is he not going home tonight? Why did the car deviate from its route?"

Lu Tingzhou shook his head slightly, his tone revealing a hint of helplessness.

"He must have gone to Tingxi's place. He's been staying there lately. He goes to the supermarket to buy groceries first, then goes to cook for Tingxi..."

He paused for a moment, then added:

"Big brother, should we... install surveillance cameras in Tingxi's house?"

Lu Tingzhou pursed his thin lips tightly, pondered for a long time, and then replied:

"Need not."

The following morning, at a video conference of the group's senior management, Lu Tingzhao announced a personnel adjustment.

"Assistant Qin has made many contributions to the group over the years."

Lu Tingzhao's voice came through the conference system smoothly.

"After deliberation by the board of directors, Qin Xiu has been promoted to senior strategic advisor of the group, enjoying the same benefits as a vice president."

Polite applause rang out in the conference room. Qin Xiu sat in the second seat to Lu Tingxi's right, his face showing surprise and humility.

"At the same time, in order to reduce the workload of Consultant Qin, the financial audit and personnel allocation work originally handled by Consultant Qin will be taken over by a newly established special team."

Lu Tingzhao continued,

"Lu Tingzhou will temporarily take over as the head of the team."

Qin Xiu paused slightly with his pen, then smoothly wrote something down in his notebook.

In the evening, Qin Xiu took the initiative to come to Lu Tingzhao's study.

"Chairman, thank you for your trust and promotion."

Qin Xiu's attitude remained as humble as ever.

"Regarding the handover of work, I will fully cooperate with Mr. Lu. If needed, I can continue to assist with some matters during the transition period."

His attitude was impeccable... Qin Xiu had no dissatisfaction with this seemingly promotion but actually demotion arrangement, only cooperation and understanding.

Lu Tingzhao slowly opened his mouth:

"Qin Xiu, you've been with me for so many years, it's time for you to take a break. Your new role is more about strategic consulting, you don't need to do everything yourself like before."

"I see."

Qin Xiu bowed slightly.

"But I've gotten used to being busy. If you don't mind, I still hope to continue taking care of your daily life. After Ms. Lin leaves, you'll need someone by your side."

Qin Xiu had just left the manor when the door to his study was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

Lu Tingxi stormed in, her face contorted with rage, her chest heaving slightly, clearly furious. She disregarded all decorum, rushing to Lu Tingzhao's desk, her hands gripping the edge, her voice urgent and forceful:

"Big brother! What exactly are you and second brother up to, acting in concert like this?!"

Her eyes were unusually bright, filled with incomprehension and anger:

"What exactly did Qin Xiu do wrong? Why are you treating him like this? This whole 'promotion to advisor,' this 'reducing his workload,' you're basically just undermining him!"

She finished speaking in one breath, staring intently at Lu Tingzhao, determined to get an explanation.

Lu Tingzhao put down the documents in his hand and gently rubbed his temples with his index finger and thumb.

"Tingxi,"

His voice remained steady, yet carried an undeniable calmness that easily quelled the anger in her words.

"I'll explain this to you when the time is right."

"Later? When would be a suitable time?"

Lu Tingxi persisted, feeling wronged on Qin Xiu's behalf.

"Haven't you seen how Qin Xiu has treated us all these years? He's devoted to you, and to me... he's always been there for me, always ready to help and take good care of me! He's never disloyal! What gives you the right to suspect him like this? Just because he comes from a poor background, does that mean he deserves to be doubted?"

Her question was firm and resolute. Lu Tingzhao looked at her flushed cheeks, a complex emotion flashing in the depths of his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a colder and more resolute decision.

He slowly stood up, his tall figure bringing an invisible sense of oppression.

"Tingxi,"

His tone became more forceful, abandoning any attempt at negotiation, and he clearly issued the order.

"Regarding Qin Xiu, you are not allowed to interfere in anything until I say 'yes,' nor are you allowed to reveal a single word to him. This is for your own good, and also for the greater good. Understand?"

He wouldn't answer any of her questions, nor would Aunt May soothe her emotions; he simply drew a clear line.

That authority is based on the dual identity of elder brother and head of the family.

Lu Tingxi was speechless at the coldness in his words. She opened her mouth, wanting to argue, but under Lu Tingzhao's serious attitude, all her words were stuck in her throat.

She understood what her elder brother meant... There was no room for negotiation or compromise on this matter.

As the elder brother, Lu Tingzhao was undoubtedly dutiful. He could shield his younger siblings from the wind and rain, protecting them under his wings and providing them with the best life and the strongest support.

But as the head of the Lu Group, Lu Tingzhao, who has risen to his current position through family infighting and business battles, has long since completely eradicated the words "acting on impulse" from his dictionary.

Behind every decision he makes lies a meticulously calculated weighing of pros and cons; every move he makes concerns the stability and future of his vast business empire.

Lu Tingxi knew his elder brother's style all too well... The calmer the surface, the more turbulent and deadly the undercurrents.