From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

"Manager Chen."

Along the way, whether it was maids, servants, or managers, everyone who saw Chen Shi immediately stepped aside, bowing their heads and looking obedient.

They may say they're not convinced, but who would actually dare to disagree?

Aside from the retainers, all servants in this Marquis's mansion are under the control of the head steward, who truly holds their lives and property in his hands, even more powerful than some neglected masters.

The chief steward wields real power.

"Um."

Chen Shi would simply raise his head and approach ordinary maids and servants, but he would only nod slightly in response to those in charge.

"I'll open the door for Steward Chen."

When they arrived at the second gate, the guards not only didn't ask any questions, but instead, with fawning expressions, they rushed over to push the gate open even wider.

Chen Shi ignored him and stepped inside.

Watching Chen Shi's retreating figure, the two servants exchanged a glance and spat forcefully on the ground.

What's with the attitude? Weren't we just like them, guarding the gate before?

Whether it was envy or jealousy, Chen Shi had already reached a position they could never achieve in their lifetime. The next time they saw Chen Shi, they would still vie to curry favor with him, and if they could gain his favor, they would be eager to offer their wives and daughters to him.

"Steward Chen, you've arrived."

Upon entering Xiao Fengxiao's courtyard, several maids immediately greeted her with smiles on their faces.

Unlike other places, Chen Shi originally came from this courtyard and later became the steward. He came and went as if it were his own backyard. The maids here felt closer to Chen Shi and were therefore less reserved.

"Congratulations, Steward Chen! I told you long ago, the position of steward is rightfully yours!"

"I was the one who said that first! How did it become your words?!"

"How can you say it first? I clearly said it a long time ago!"

"Steward Chen, do you think my handkerchief is well embroidered? If you don't mind, you can keep it to wipe your sweat."

Several people surrounded Chen Shi, chattering away, some flattering him, others giving him flirtatious glances.

"Ahem!"

Just then, two coughs were heard, and Yun'er came out of the house, her gaze sweeping over them with a gloomy expression.

The maids shrank back and quickly retreated. Everyone in the courtyard knew that Yun'er and Chen Shi were lovers. Not to mention the maids, even if Xiao Fengxiao got a little close to Chen Shi, Yun'er wouldn't be happy.

"Have you all finished your work? Why are you just lounging around here?"

As they approached, Yun'er glared fiercely at the maids and grabbed Chen Shi's hand, pulling him inside.

"Don't pay any attention to them from now on!"

When they reached the door, Yun'er was still full of resentment and gave Chen Shi a brief explanation.

"understood."

Chen Shi smiled and gently squeezed Yun'er's hand.

Yun'er glanced at Chen Shi, then her anger turned into a smile.

"Come in quickly, she's waiting for you."

She said something softly and pulled Chen Shi into the house.

On the couch in the inner room, there was a small table with several delicate side dishes to accompany the wine, and a pot of warmed wine.

Xiao Fengxiao was only wearing a close-fitting bright red jacket, with a quilt covering her lower body, but she didn't seem to be wearing an outer skirt. She sat there, her phoenix eyes glancing at Chen Shi, a smile on her lips.

"Manager Chen has arrived."

"Greetings to Second Madam."

Chen Shi stepped forward and, in a pretentious manner, bowed and clasped his hands.

"If you're going to bow, then bow deeply to me. Come on, kneel down and kowtow to your grandmother."

Xiao Fengxiao raised her delicate chin slightly, her eyes fixed on Chen Shi.

"It's not impossible, but Second Grandma has to give me a big red envelope."

Chen Shi smiled and extended his hand.

"Isn't giving you Yun'er enough?"

Xiao Fengxiao looked at Chen Shi, paused slightly, and spoke slowly in a low voice.

"If that's not enough, then I'll take mine too..."

"Alright, you two, the food and drinks are getting cold."

Yun'er interrupted Xiao Fengxiao, took off Chen Shi's outer garment, and made him sit on the couch.

"Little hooves, just like a cat guarding its food!"

Xiao Fengxiao snorted and rolled her eyes at Yun'er.

"If I hadn't protected her, you would have taken advantage of her long ago."

Yun'er, fuming, covered Chen Shi's legs with the blanket, picked up the wine pot, and poured wine for the two of them.

"Alright, alright, as long as I have something to eat, I'll always leave it for you. Come on up and sit down."

Xiao Fengxiao shook his head helplessly and patted the spot next to him.

Yun'er then came up and sat down next to Chen Shi.

Xiao Fengxiao rolled her eyes at her again, but didn't say anything. Suddenly, she smiled and stretched her little feet out from under the covers.

The underwear was loose, and the pant legs were pulled up, revealing bare calves.

"The Third Master has explained everything to you regarding matters related to the steward."

The small noodles were flirting back and forth, but the person above remained unmoved. Xiao Fengxiao raised his wine glass and asked a question.

"I've said pretty much everything I needed to say."

Chen Shi nodded and clinked glasses with Xiao Fengxiao.

"Then Steward Jin and Steward Zhou came over and explained the specific responsibilities to me."

Which area are you in charge of?

"Managing money."

"Heh, that's pretty much what I guessed."

Xiao Fengxiao smiled, then suddenly became serious.

"This means that all the money in the manor will be in your hands from now on, and that's no small sum. Wealth is a powerful motivator, and countless people will be envious. It seems like a lucrative opportunity, but in reality, there are hidden risks everywhere. You must be very careful, or you will suffer the consequences!"

"I see."

Chen Shi nodded, his expression also becoming serious.

He then explained to Xiao Fengxiao his thoughts, mainly regarding how the kickbacks should be distributed.

Xiao Fengxiao had been in the Marquis's mansion longer than him and was the master, so naturally he knew more than him.

Furthermore, everyone knows that Xiao Fengxiao is shrewd. Telling her this is also to let her check and see if there are any oversights.

"Yes, that's quite thorough."

After listening, Xiao Fengxiao nodded and smiled again.

No wonder he's the man she's set her sights on.

In his moment of triumph, he exerted a slight force with his toes.

Chen Shi glanced at Xiao Fengxiao and picked up a piece of pickled goose foot for her.

"Pah!"

Xiao Fengxiao spat lightly and picked up a piece of chicken skin for Chen Shi.

"What are you two up to?"

Yun'er stood to the side, frowning as she watched the two of them.

The two smiled but did not answer.

"Alright, alright, let's get down to business."

Xiao Fengxiao waved his hand and continued.

"Besides the affairs within this manor, you also need to take care of things outside the manor for me."

"Which ones specifically?"

"There are many."

Xiao Fengxiao gestured to Yun'er, who then took a notebook from the side and gave it to Chen Shi.

Upon opening the pages, one finds records of Xiao Fengxiao's businesses outside the home.

He remembered everything very clearly, including the type of industry, the location of the shop, who the manager was, and even the scale, profit, and staff situation.

Chen Shi flipped through it and couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

I knew Xiao Fengxiao was rich, but I never imagined he was this rich!

While not exactly the wealthiest in the region, in Yongqiu City, apart from the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion and the Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion, there are probably few people richer than Xiao Fengxiao.

The four major pharmaceutical companies are nothing compared to Xiao Fengxiao's businesses.

No wonder that before, Du Yueming and the others would give Xiao Fengxiao 30% of their profits, tens of thousands of taels of silver, every year, but Xiao Fengxiao wouldn't even give them a second glance.

It's not an act; I genuinely look down on it!

"This is all I have, and I'm entrusting it to you."

Xiao Fengxiao reached out and grasped Chen Shi's hand, gazing at him with deep affection in her phoenix eyes.

"I dare not let Second Grandmother down."

Chen Shi turned around and grasped Xiao Fengxiao's hand, then solemnly said something.