Great, we're doomed now!

They were bewildered, greedy, and even angry.

Then they lined up to apply to come to their own clan to swear allegiance!

There's no way I'm going to cause trouble, not in my entire life. The only way I can get by is to cling to "Kuse's" coattails and occasionally complain about it in private.

To launch a rebellion or coup when the group is at its peak?

What a joke!

Our family can actually pull out Gundams!

The Kuze Group is no longer just the name of a certain group or family, but a powerful force so large that it makes the Japanese cabinet bow down.

Firstly, they lacked the power to resist, and were even dependent on Kuze for both status and funding. Secondly, they had no external allies to contact; whether it was domestic conglomerates or foreign capital, they were essentially just sitting on the sidelines in front of TPC and the main family.

This kind of organization can physically fly and disappear into the ground, and can also pull out a group of righteous partners at any time. They even dare to confront aliens and giant monsters head-on... Why bother provoking this group?

Fun fact: Capitalists only have one life.

Moreover, Ye Shou wasn't preventing them from making money.

In fact, Kuze also needs more "tentacles" to spread his influence further and deeper. These vassals are very necessary, so the treatment Ye Shou gave him was already quite good.

Despite their dissatisfaction, they also admitted that without following Ye Shou, they would not have achieved such success.

They only saw the profits that weren't theirs, and their vampire nature kicked in.

But if they really had to choose, they would definitely choose "loyalty"!

If someone were to rebel, they would welcome it and even secretly fan the flames—so that they could get a bigger share of the pie after the rebellion was quelled.

Most people didn't understand Ye Shou's actions and could only conclude that "geniuses are different from others," so they simply gave up on trying to understand him and instead focused on how to please Ye Shou.

Maid positions in the Kuse family have become highly sought-after, and are not something that ordinary nouveau riche can obtain!

...Completely bewildered, Shirogane Kei temporarily put aside his doubts and followed his senior into the mansion.

Kuse-tsu is as spacious as a garden, with neatly trimmed green plants on both sides of the bluestone-paved path. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows. In the distance, the main house stands tall, yet it does not appear ostentatious; its interior design exudes understated luxury.

"I'll show you around the work area." The senior maid, dressed in a neatly pressed black maid outfit, had a calm and capable expression and spoke in a businesslike tone.

She was quite beautiful, though not as beautiful as Gui, but definitely a pretty girl, and the glasses on her nose added a touch of intellectual charm.

"Uh-huh!"

The silver-haired girl nodded hurriedly, nervously clenching the hem of her clothes before quickly letting go, following closely behind, her eyes secretly scanning the surrounding scenery with curiosity and unease.

The maid led her through the courtyard and corridors, not directly into the main house, but instead explaining the purpose of each area... When they reached the door of the servants' lounge, she stopped, turned around, and looked intently at Shirogane Kei.

"Remember these places, so you don't wander off in the future."

Remember, just do your job. The master has a special status and is never short of people around him. Don't have any extra thoughts, and definitely don't try to seduce him in any way—this is the ironclad rule of the manor, and anyone who violates it will be immediately dismissed.

She spoke very frankly, as if afraid that Gui wouldn't understand; she might seem stern but is actually quite gentle.

Upon hearing this, the silver-haired girl was initially flustered, but she quickly nodded vigorously, her voice tinged with embarrassment: "I...I understand, I would never...I didn't have such thoughts!"

Her eyes were sincere, and she looked both dazed and flustered, showing absolutely no intention of overstepping the bounds.

Seeing her proper attitude, the senior maid's eyes flashed with satisfaction, and she nodded slightly: "Yes, remember that. Now go change into your work clothes, and I'll show you the procedures later."

"Work clothes?"

Do I have to wear a maid outfit too?

Just as the silver-haired girl was about to turn around, she heard light and rhythmic footsteps behind her. The sound of small leather shoes hitting the floor and rubbing against paper mingled together as the two brushed past each other.

She instinctively turned around and saw a maid carrying a stack of documents walk by. Her long, flaxen hair was loosely tied back with a ribbon, revealing her smooth forehead. From the side, her face... was Yuuki Asuna!

"Asuna-chan?"

The flax-haired girl also saw her, her arm holding the documents paused slightly, and her eyes widened in surprise as she exclaimed, "Kei-chan? What are you doing here?"

An incredulous glint flashed in the silver-haired girl's blue eyes; her previous unease was instantly replaced by surprise.

"I... I'm here to work as a maid... You are too? Speaking of which, Asuna, your family is indeed a subsidiary of the Kuze Group, right?"

"That's it."

Asuna glanced down at the documents in her arms, then looked up at Kei, a smile playing on her lips: "I came to help with some paperwork, and I didn't expect to run into you here."

"I got this opportunity by chance..." Gui's cheeks flushed slightly, and his tone was filled with excitement, his nervousness dissipating considerably. "That's great, I'm not alone!"

"Indeed, I was quite uneasy at first, but after meeting Jianzi, I felt at ease."

"Kiko-chan is here too?" Kei was even more surprised, then suddenly remembered that Kiko-chan had mentioned something similar before?

She did mention that she had found a part-time job within the Kuze Group. At the time, Kei didn't think much of it, after all, Kuze had many companies under its umbrella, but now it seems… it's actually within the main family?

The senior maid stood aside, watching the two greet each other warmly, and coughed lightly: "Take care of business first. After you've familiarized yourselves with your work, you can chat more."

"Sorry... Goodbye then. We'll be working together from now on, nice to meet you, Kei-chan~"

"I am."

Guiwei bowed slightly, then raised her beautiful eyes and exchanged a glance with Asuna.

Being intelligent women, they all simultaneously had the same thought in their minds:

Such a bizarre coincidence must be related to Liuli!

But the question is, where is the head maid of the Hise family now?

-

A black luxury sedan drove smoothly down the road, heading to a charity auction venue. The interior was covered with soft beige carpets and filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.

Inside the car, Kuze Kaede sat on the left, wearing a black kimono with red maple leaves, custom-made by a famous designer. The kimono was embroidered with intricate but not chaotic patterns, each color as vivid as an oil painting, with a few gold threads outlining the details, making it elegant yet lively.

Beside her, Ruri wore a moon-white kimono, made by the same craftsman. The style complemented Kaede's kimono perfectly, except that the main pattern was a delicate red camellia (Camellia).

Looking at them like this, they don't look like a mistress and a maid at all; they look more like a mother and daughter with similar temperaments.

Liuli turned slightly to the side, her gaze involuntarily glancing at Ye Shou sitting opposite her, a hint of barely perceptible regret hidden in her eyes.

She had wanted to sit next to Ye Shou, but that didn't work out; she could only look at him from a distance, which was quite unbearable. Normally, she would have had ways to interact intimately with Ye Shou, but now that the Madam was next door, she couldn't show any signs of losing her composure.

Because she was attending a formal occasion with the master and mistress, she specially changed out of her usual maid outfit today. She also carefully styled her long hair and loosely tied it up, inserting a simple pearl hairpin to reveal her smooth forehead and slender, fair neck. With just a slight tilt of her head, she exuded an air of nobility, like a proud white swan.

But she always kept her head slightly bowed, her brows exuding a gentle and submissive temperament, which made her already beautiful face even more dignified.

She's completely different from how she is on weekdays...

It should be noted that although Liuli was not of noble birth, the family that abandoned her could only be classified as local tycoons, and she was an illegitimate child who had been cut off from her family, so there was no question of her family background.

However, among the many employees (servants) of the Kuse family, Ruri is a particularly special one. Not only is she the head of the maids, but she has also broken through the circle of the mansion and is second only to the head of the group.

The reason is simple: Liuli has gained Ye Shou's trust!

She was just a girl with no qualifications or background, but as long as Ye Shou lent her his name, she would become one of the most important people in this far-eastern island nation!

...Although this important figure is currently feeling disheartened.

'Lord Ye Shou...'

She appears to be listening attentively, but her mind is actually completely elsewhere.

Ye Shou wore a pair of silver-gray VR glasses, occasionally tapping the virtual panel with his fingertips, taking advantage of the free time on his journey to deal with the pile of work, exuding a focused aura.

Right next to him, Junpei Kuze leaned back in his seat, dozing with his eyes closed and his breathing steady. Only Kaede and Ruri remained awake in the car, and the atmosphere was quiet and harmonious.

"Ruri, you're getting more and more beautiful." Kuze Kaede broke the silence first, her voice as gentle as spring sunshine. "This moon-white kimono suits you very well."

Liuli quickly looked away, a faint blush rising on her cheeks, and bowed slightly to express her gratitude.

Her voice was soft but filled with genuine gratitude. Liuli was not one to show her emotions outwardly, but since this was specially made for her by Feng, it was normal for her to be a little excited.

Looking at her shy appearance, Kuze Feng's eyes were full of affection. He reached out and gently stroked her cheek, stopping immediately when his fingertips felt the warmth of her touch.

"Why are you being so polite with me?" Her movements were natural and affectionate. "I treat you like my own daughter, so there's no need to be so reserved."

Liuli's eyes warmed slightly. She nodded gently, letting out a soft "hmm" as a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Kuze Kaede withdrew his hand, then changed the subject, his tone slightly teasing: "Speaking of which, how's your relationship with Ye Shou going?"

Upon hearing this, Liuli's cheeks instantly turned bright red, like a ripe cherry.

She lowered her eyes subconsciously, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, revealing a shy expression, unable to utter a word for a long time.

—Superb acting skills.

Liuli had imagined the scene of confessing to the madam many times. Although today's confession was a bit sudden, she had already rehearsed it countless times in her mind.

Therefore, you must never do anything rude or arrogant!

"Hehe, no need to be so shy." Jiu Shifeng covered his mouth and smiled, his eyes full of understanding. "How could I not see through the thoughts of you young people? Besides, there's no need to hide this kind of thing."

She leaned closer, her voice lower but still clear: "I'm asking you, when are you planning to get married? Or do you want to be second to Qianhua and just a concubine?"

"Madam, I am but an ordinary maid, how could I dare to hope for such things—"

"You don't need to act like this in front of me. Put away this submissive attitude and just show your true self—aren't you called 'Meat Grinder' by those bankrupt companies?"

Feng's tone changed, though he still smiled, but the smile now carried a hint of teasing.

“I won’t be fooled by appearances, Ruri.”

"I did not intend to deceive you."

Liuli placed her hands on her knees and bowed deeply instead of bowing.

"But I think this level of 'performance' is necessary—it's a matter of attitude."

Otherwise, how can I make you understand, Madam, how deeply I fear and tremble with awe at my current predicament?

"I knew I wasn't wrong." Feng squinted and nodded in satisfaction.

Then, with great seriousness, she offered a suggestion that instantly caused the seemingly composed Liuli to lose her composure—

"The Fujiwara family has always been known for its ability to produce many children and grandchildren... Although I have high hopes for you, if you don't work hard, Chika might be the one to give birth to the eldest son first."

"!"

Liuli's eyes twitched, and she forced out a stiff smile.

"I will be careful."

However, there was nothing she could do about it. Ye Shou had always lacked a sense of security, so he would be careful to avoid any accidents.