The blind boss's nanny

After that day, Lin Xiaoman withdrew from the travel group. She told Xiao Gu that she had some personal matters to attend to, and then quietly left alone.

Xiao Gu saw her again three days later in the afternoon.

Lin Xiaoman was holding a well-proportioned adult golden retriever on a leash. The dog looked docile yet alert, sitting quietly at her feet.

"Sister Xiaoman, are you... thinking of getting a dog?"

Xiao Gu asked curiously, squatting down to touch the dog's head.

Lin Xiaoman gently shook her head, her voice calm:

"I won't keep it. It's a...guide dog."

She went through a lot of trouble, contacted reliable local agencies, and went through rigorous evaluation and communication before she was able to buy this Golden Retriever that had received basic training.

Lin Xiaoman no longer participates in any sightseeing or entertainment, and her schedule becomes simple. Every morning and evening, Xiao Gu can see her patiently training the golden retriever.

She repeated basic commands such as "stop," "go," "turn left," "turn right," and "watch out for the steps."

One day, Xiao Gu saw her squatting in front of the dog, holding a frontal photo of Lu Tingzhao attending a public event that she had found online.

Lin Xiaoman held the photo up to the golden retriever and said solemnly:

"Good child, look closely and remember this face. He will name you in the future."

She stroked the dog's smooth fur and continued to whisper, as if entrusting it to someone:

"From now on, he will be your only master. Your eyes will be his eyes. Your responsibility is to guide him safely through every step of the way. Understand?"

Sunlight shone on her earnest profile, and Xiao Gu was stunned by her devout focus and gentleness. After a long while, Xiao Gu murmured:

"Sister Xiaoman, the way you look right now... really, you look just like my mom."

Xiao Gu couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

What kind of magic does that man possess that makes everyone who truly gets close to him regard him as the only true god?

What moved Xiao Gu even more was the training that followed.

Lin Xiaoman found a piece of black silk. Every day, she would use the black silk to completely blindfold herself.

The world plunged into darkness in an instant. A wave of initial panic and disorientation washed over her; she needed to grip the handles of the guide harness tightly to maintain her balance.

Then, she took a deep breath, suppressed her instinctive unease, and gently gave a command to the golden retriever that was quietly waiting at her feet:

"Alright, let's go. Now... I'm completely surrendering myself to you."

As soon as she finished speaking, she truly let go of all psychological control, entrusting her direction and sense of security entirely to this silent companion.

She followed its slow and cautious pace, across the flat cobblestone path, stopped before the steps, and walked around the bench by the roadside...

The moment she blindfolded herself, she transformed into him.

In the darkness, she tried to sense his confusion; in each tentative step forward, she felt his caution; and when he occasionally lost his way, she understood his frustration.

This immersive, empathetic training made her more heartbroken than any theory, but it also strengthened her resolve. She wanted to train this little friend to be even more reliable.

As the trip drew to a close, Xiao Gu was organizing her phone's photo album when she stumbled upon an interesting phenomenon...

Her casual travel snippets posted on social media, especially the videos and photos documenting her daily interactions with Lin Xiaoman, garnered an unusually high number of likes, comments, and shares.

In the video, one is Lin Xiaoman, a sweet girl who always says surprising things, and the other is Xiao Gu, a spicy girl with a straightforward personality.

The two haggle over prices at an antique market, make funny faces when they eat strange food at a roadside stall, or simply sit on the steps sharing an ice cream and complaining about the bizarre things they encounter...

This genuine and unpretentious interaction, coupled with good looks and chemistry, has attracted many netizens to stop and watch.

The comments section is bustling:

"Help! I'm totally into this sweet girl and hot girl combination! Please lock them in!"

"Haha, that expression on his face when he choked on the chili peppers, I could laugh for a year!"

"The older sisters are so fun! They seem like really comfortable friends!"

"I want more slice-of-life content! I love watching!"

As Xiaogu stared at the ever-increasing number of followers and enthusiastic comments, a bold idea formed in her mind!

She immediately sprang up from the sofa and rushed to Lin Xiaoman, who was tidying up clothes, her eyes shining:

"Xiaoman! I have an idea! How about we start an account together? We could film restaurant reviews, travel vlogs, or even some interesting costume or challenge videos! I think we could do this!"

Lin Xiaoman was unfolding a T-shirt when she heard this, and paused in her movements:

"Huh? Can this...make money? Is it legitimate? It's not...one of those borderline attention-grabbing schemes, is it?"

She added with a serious expression,

"I don't want to be a female bodhisattva..."

"puff--!"

Xiao Gu was so amused by this description that she laughed so hard she almost fell over.

"What are you thinking! Let's shoot something interesting! Just based on what you just said, with your quick wit and ability to pick up on jokes, we're sure to make a living in the internet industry!"

Lin Xiaoman was somewhat tempted by her words, but then she thought of practical matters and hesitated, saying:

"But...aren't you about to graduate? Didn't Aunt Mei say that you'd be able to join the Lu Group as soon as you return to China?"

Xiao Gu waved his hand casually, completely disregarding the obstacle:

"There's no contradiction at all! Work is work, and career is career! What's wrong with having a side hustle? Who doesn't have a side hustle these days? Wait a minute—"

She caught another key point in Lin Xiaoman's words, and her eyes widened.

"So...you really plan to stay abroad and work? And not come back?"

Lin Xiaoman slowed her movements, lowered her head, and softened her voice:

"I...haven't decided yet."

Back home, there were people and things she couldn't let go of, as well as the complexities and pressures she wanted to escape. Abroad, there was temporary freedom and novelty, but it also meant true loneliness and starting all over again.

"Sister! Wake up!"

Xiao Gu grabbed her shoulders and shook her gently, trying to pull her out of her daze, her tone agitated.

"Fortune favors the bold... oh no, I mean the opportunity is right in front of us! Several small brands have already messaged me asking if I can do product placements or promotions! The pay isn't much, but it's the right approach! The door to wealth has opened a crack for us; don't you want to peek inside and see if it's a mountain of gold or silver? You'd better seize it!"

Xiao Gu's face was filled with excitement about "making money".