It's just that they have money.

Water and electricity renovation, waterproofing, tile laying, carpentry ceiling installation, painting... Just looking at the names of these procedures makes Fang Chen feel the pain.

Not to mention the series of trivial matters that follow, such as material selection, price comparison, supervision, and acceptance.

"Too much trouble," Fang Chen muttered to himself, putting his phone back in his pocket.

Instead of wandering around like a headless fly, searching for renovation companies, comparing prices, and negotiating contracts, it's better to leave the professional work to the professionals.

What he needs now is someone who can help him coordinate these matters.

Based on Fang Chen's previous requirements, Li Mei initially selected two suitable candidates for him.

One of them, Zhang Wei, is 32 years old and has five years of experience as a personal assistant. She has served a high-net-worth family and is skilled at handling household chores and scheduling.

The other one is Xu Wen, 26 years old, with dual master's degrees in law and accounting, and six months of investment banking experience. Although young, he has excellent professional skills.

Looking at resumes alone isn't a good way to make comparisons.

Moreover, personal assistants are someone you spend a lot of time with, so it's natural to choose someone who is professional and suits your taste.

However, he had previously done an audit for Excellence Headhunting, and there were many people he knew there.

He didn't want to flaunt his wealth until he had a real business to support him.

So he told Li Mei not to be in the office of the excellent headhunter.

After hanging up the phone, Fang Chen walked around the villa again, took some photos of each room with his phone, and had some ideas in mind.

As for how to implement his ideas, that's a matter for the designers to handle in the future.

Finding a suitable designer is the assistant's job.

A short while later, Li Mei sent a message.

The interview is scheduled for 2 PM tomorrow, and the address is attached.

The next day, Fang Chen tidied up quickly and went out.

When he arrived, Li Mei was already waiting at the entrance of the coffee shop.

"Mr. Fang, this way please." Li Mei, dressed in a well-fitting business suit, smiled appropriately. "I will bring the two candidates in separately, and you can conduct the interviews individually. You can manage the time yourself, and feel free to call me if you have any questions."

Fang Chen nodded and followed her into the coffee shop.

A window seat has been reserved, and a glass of warm lemonade is placed on the table.

Perhaps because this coffee shop is expensive, it doesn't have many customers, making it a good place to discuss business.

He had barely sat down when Li Mei led the first candidate in.

"Hello Mr. Fang, I am Zhang Wei." She bowed slightly and extended her hand.

"Please sit down." Fang Chen shook hands in return.

He had already reviewed Zhang Wei's resume. Five years of experience serving a high-net-worth family, including managing the villa's daily operations, dispatching housekeeping staff, and arranging schedules, made her a perfect fit.

"Ms. Zhang, could you briefly introduce your previous work experience?" Fang Chen leaned back in his chair, speaking casually.

Zhang Wei was clearly well-prepared, and spoke calmly about her previous work.

From managing six domestic workers and coordinating weekly household shopping lists to assisting employers with arranging business banquets and handling private schedules, she handles everything meticulously and systematically.

Fang Chen nodded, then asked another question: "If I put you in full charge of the renovation, what would you do?"

After a moment's thought, Zhang Wei replied, "First, I'll confirm the overall style and budget range with you. Then, I'll select three to five qualified designers and compile their past portfolios for you to choose from. Once a designer is selected, I'll assist you in communicating the design with them. I'll be involved throughout the entire process, from confirming materials and following up on the construction site to controlling the acceptance milestones, and I'll regularly report the progress to you. You only need to make decisions at key points."

It sounds very professional and thorough.

But Fang Chen always felt that something was missing.

He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but he felt that Zhang Wei's answer was too "standard," like an instruction manual, with every step correct but without any unexpected surprises.

He doesn't seem like a personal assistant, but rather like a butler who can keep him in check.

"Okay, thank you for your time," Fang Chen said politely. "Manager Li will let you know about the follow-up results."

Zhang Wei stood up, smiled, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Fang. I look forward to serving you."

After she left, Li Mei quickly brought in the second candidate.

Xuwen.

Fang Chen looked up and was slightly taken aback.

The girl in front of me looked younger than her actual age. She had a high ponytail, wore thin-rimmed glasses, and a simple white shirt. She looked neat and tidy.

"Hello Mr. Fang, I am Xu Wen." Her voice was clear and bright, with a slight hint of nervousness.

"Please sit down," Fang Chen gestured.

After sitting down, Xu Wen didn't rush to speak. Instead, he took out a document from his bag and handed it over with both hands.

"Mr. Fang, this is my resume and some supplementary materials, including copies of my academic certificates and detailed descriptions of the achievements of my past internship projects."

Fang Chen took the document and flipped through it, then casually asked, "I understand the basic situation. Why didn't you continue working in investment banking?"

Xu Wen pursed his lips and said frankly, "Investment banking is too fast-paced, overtime is the norm, and the job content is relatively monotonous. I want to find a direction where I can settle down in the long term. The role of a personal assistant requires handling a wide variety of things, which is more challenging for me and allows me to better leverage my cross-disciplinary advantages."

"You just graduated last year..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Wen met his gaze: "Age is indeed my disadvantage, but it is also my advantage. I have energy and the ability to learn, and during my six months in investment banking, I handled a lot of complex documents and transaction processes. My legal and financial background can also help you avoid many potential risks."

"If you were in charge of the renovation, what would you do?" Fang Chen asked the same question.

One aspect is fairness.

On the other hand, he currently has only one major project.

Xu Wen thought for a moment and replied, "First, I need to clarify whether you are buying this villa to live in yourself or for occasional vacations? Will your family live with you in the future? How often do you work from home? These factors will directly affect the design logic of the renovation plan."

Secondly, ..."

"Finally—" she adjusted her glasses, "I will help you review the renovation company's quotes and contracts to avoid any hidden extra charges or unfair terms. With my background in finance and law, I can handle this very meticulously."

Fang Chen listened and remained silent for a few seconds.

Zhang Wei's answer was, "What can I do for you?"

Xu Wen's answer was, "I can help you think of something."

Fang Chen put down his cup, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Okay, I understand. Manager Li will let you know the follow-up results."

Xu Wen stood up and bowed: "Thank you, Mr. Fang, for giving me this interview opportunity."

After saying that, she quickly walked out.

Li Mei then walked in and sat opposite Fang Chen, her tone slightly probing: "Mr. Fang, you've met both candidates. What are your impressions?"

Fang Chen leaned back in his chair, his fingers lightly tapping the table.

"I'll think about it some more," he said. "I'll give you an answer by tomorrow at the latest."

"Okay, Mr. Fang." Li Mei stood up. "Then I'll wait for your news."

As Fang Chen walked out of the coffee shop, he already had the answer in his mind.