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Upon hearing this, Chen Wanxing's gaze lingered on the father and son for a moment. The young man noticed her gaze and lowered his head in shame, while the old man awkwardly shrank back.

Chen Wanxing didn't ask any further questions, nor did she have the heart to delve into the suffering of others at this moment. She withdrew her gaze and said calmly to Granny Wang, "Granny, please continue with your work. I'll take my leave now."

"Please take care, young lady." Granny Wang quickly composed herself and smiled as she saw her off.

Chen Wanxing, holding onto the carriage shaft, gracefully boarded the carriage. The carriage was isolated from the outside world.

She didn't go straight back to the inn, but instead said to the driver, "Go to Dexin Brokerage in the West Market."

Purchasing property and hiring servants are both important matters concerning future security. Although Xinglong Real Estate Brokerage is good and Wang Mama is quite capable, if she knows the location of her new residence and who she employs, wouldn't that be handing over all her secrets to one person?

Human nature is unpredictable; the more cautious you are, the safer you are. For matters involving life and fortune, it's best to handle them separately for the sake of safety.

Dexin Brokerage Firm was much smaller than Xinglong Brokerage Firm, and much quieter inside. Only one clerk was dozing off behind the counter, while three people who looked like brokers and managers sat around a pot of tea, chatting quietly.

Chen Wanxing's arrival did not immediately attract attention; the three remained engrossed in their conversation. She did not intend to overhear their whispers, but the fragmented words still drifted into her ears.

"...That's right, not long after we left, that father and son surnamed Li came back, looking all worried..." a slightly high-pitched female voice said.

Another, rougher voice chimed in, "Sigh, they come every year, they're really persistent. First they came here to ask, and now they're probably heading to Xinglong Real Estate again... But that's all from so many years ago, our brokerage has only been open for a few years. How are we supposed to know anything about that girl?"

Chen Wanxing paused slightly, immediately connecting these words with the sorrowful father and son he had just met at the entrance of Xinglong Pawnshop.

"So, in their search for this person, they didn't overlook any brokerage firm. Could it be that the child was abducted back then?"

Chen Wanxing's thoughts wandered as she pondered to herself.

She stopped standing there and listened to them, walked straight to the counter, and gently tapped the surface.

The dozing waiter jolted awake and, seeing a customer arrive, quickly put on a smile and greeted her. The three people in the corner stopped talking upon hearing the noise and all turned their gazes to the well-dressed and elegant young woman.

Meeting their gazes, Chen Wanxing calmly said, "I'm looking for a reliable nanny and a clever maid, both with impeccable backgrounds."

Upon hearing that she wanted to hire someone, a woman dressed in a brown dress, who looked the most capable and efficient, stood up first, her face beaming with a warm yet measured smile, and quickly came to greet her.

"Is this young lady looking to hire someone? Please have a seat here."

As she led Chen Wanxing to the table and chairs for guests, she deftly poured a cup of warm tea and handed it to her. "My surname is Sun, and everyone in the trade calls me Granny Sun. I'm in charge of recommending servants for the inner quarters. If you have any requests, just tell this old woman, and I'll take care of them for you perfectly."

Seeing this, the other two matchmakers knew that Granny Sun had snatched the deal first, so they sat back down dejectedly, though their eyes still kept glancing over.

Chen Wanxing sat down as instructed, without touching the teacup. She calmly looked at Granny Sun and cut straight to the point: "Greetings, Granny Sun. I'd like to find two people: one is an experienced nanny who knows the rules and can manage household affairs, and the other is a younger, quick-witted, and well-behaved maid."

Upon hearing this, Granny Sun felt reassured. Her smile widened, and she asked carefully, "Young lady, you've considered everything thoroughly. Are there any specific requirements regarding age, place of origin, or whether you possess any special skills?"

For example, should the nanny be able to manage the kitchen, or should she be more skilled in needlework? Should the maidservant be around ten years old, innocent and easy to train, or thirteen or fourteen years old, somewhat sensible and ready to be ordered around?

After a moment's thought, Chen Wanxing replied clearly and logically: "It would be best if the nanny was over forty years old. She must be calm, steady, and clean. Whether she is good at cooking is secondary. The most important thing is that she knows the rules, can establish authority, and keeps her mouth shut."

What she needed was an assistant who could act as a housekeeper, not just a maid who did all the work.

As for the maidservant, Chen Wanxing actually wanted one who was at least eighteen years old. After all, she came from the modern world, and ordering around those little girls always felt like employing child laborers.

But she knew very well that girls these days get married early, usually around fourteen or fifteen years old.

Those who want to sell their children usually send them away very early, around six or seven years old. If they wait until they are fourteen or fifteen, it's better to marry them off and earn a dowry.

As for those over twenty, they were basically all widows who had been married before, whose husbands died, and who were then sold off by their cruel in-laws.

"As for young maids, let's set their age at fourteen or fifteen. If they're too young, they won't know any better and will only cause trouble. If it's really hard to find one, twenty or older would also be fine."

"One must be kind and honest in character, and have a decent appearance. The key is to be observant and have a pure heart. I don't want to be around people who live with ulterior motives."

Her words made her demands very clear, especially her emphasis on rules, establishing authority, keeping quiet, and having a pure heart. This made Granny Sun immediately understand what this customer valued most.

Loyal, reliable, and worry-free.

Granny Sun quickly went through the suitable candidates in her mind, her smile became even more genuine, and she patted her chest to assure them: "Since you are so clear-headed, I know what I'm doing."

"Rest assured, I have several candidates on hand to meet your requirements. Their backgrounds are absolutely clean, and I've thoroughly investigated their personalities. Furthermore, they have all undergone careful and proper training, perfectly matching your needs. If you have the time, I will bring them to you in person tomorrow or the day after so you can personally inspect and question them. Is that alright?"

Chen Wanxing was quite satisfied with the efficiency. "Okay, I'll stay at Laifu Inn for now. The candidates must be carefully selected according to my requirements; better to have none than to have the wrong ones."

"That's natural, that's natural!" Granny Sun replied repeatedly.

When Chen Wanxing came out of Dexin Pawnshop, the sun had already set, and the sky was noticeably darker. She didn't dare linger any longer, boarded the waiting carriage, and immediately instructed the driver to return to Fu Inn.