Chapter 200: He Gave Too Much
In the end, Ke Ke accepted Qi Han's conditions because... he gave too much.
For a little beggar, who was often homeless and lacked proper clothing, Qi Han's offer of a solution to all his basic needs, along with an extra ten gold coins per month, was impossible to refuse.
Ke Ke was left to his own devices while Qi Han removed the hiring sign outside the door and found an excuse to enter the system space to continue practicing making "Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat."
Qi Han didn't plan to reveal the existence of the system space to anyone just yet, except Pururu, since it wasn't human.
Ke Ke didn't have much to his name, so he only needed to tidy up his room and unpack the various living supplies that had already been prepared.
These delicate items, stored in the cabinet and covered by a thin dust cover, gave Ke Ke another shock.
The blanket was soft and fluffy, as gentle as cotton, and the quilt was immaculately clean with intricate workmanship.
Such blankets were probably only for the children of nobility.
The mattress, which would bounce back to its original shape after being pressed, was something he had never heard of.
Moreover, he recalled the bathroom during his bath.
The toilet, which looked like an artwork, was pristine.
The washbasin, white and spotless, and the face wash that Mr. Qi—no, his boss now—introduced to him made his face look whiter and more delicate.
The showerhead could constantly produce hot water and adjust the temperature automatically.
Every moment here felt like a dream to Ke Ke.
Everything he had ignored due to nervousness in front of Qi Han now overwhelmed him, making him feel surreal.
Was he really going to live here from now on?
He looked down at the bed, now made with sheets, quilt, and pillows, feeling a mix of nervousness and hesitation.
The boss had said that this room was for him.
So, could he try out the bed now? It should be okay, right?
Yes, it must be!
Taking a deep breath, Ke Ke took off his coat, lifted a corner of the quilt, and slipped inside.
The bed was so warm, like a mother's embrace.
Although he had never met his mother, he felt an inexplicable sense of maternal warmth.
Soon, Ke Ke's soft and rhythmic snores filled the room.
...
"Ke Ke? Ke Ke, wake up."
He didn't know how much time had passed when a deep male voice woke him.
He opened his eyes to see Qi Han's face and immediately sat up in bed, "Boss, I'm sorry, I—"
"It's okay. It's almost time for the work meal. Wash up, change into your work uniform, and meet the other two employees," Qi Han said without any trace of blame in his eyes.
The bed was the same as his own, so Ke Ke's near oversleeping wasn't his fault.
"Okay." Ke Ke watched Qi Han leave the guest room and go downstairs.
He quickly changed clothes, washed up a bit, and opened the wardrobe to find his work uniform.
The uniform was different from the new clothes Qi Han had given him.
It was specially designed, combining black and white, elegant and refined, giving off a gentlemanly vibe.
Wearing the work uniform for the first time, Ke Ke glanced at the mirror and was startled by his reflection.
Is that really me?
The boy in the mirror, wearing the work uniform, looked surprisingly like a refined noble.
When Ke Ke awkwardly walked downstairs in this outfit, Qi Han's eyes lit up.
Not bad.
Seeing Ke Ke's short black hair, Qi Han felt that this outfit suited him perfectly.
His somewhat frail figure, dressed in a white shirt, black bow tie, vest, fitted suit pants, and leather shoes, made him look almost like the initial version of Kaneki Ken from the anime Tokyo Ghoul, minus the eye patch.
With a slight smile, Qi Han indulged his own mischievous pleasure and pointed outside, "Come on, let's go greet the other two employees together."
Ke Ke followed Qi Han's gesture and looked outside, where he saw two blonde girls in maid outfits at the front of the crowded queue.
Having begged in the area for so long, he naturally knew these two would be his future colleagues.
However, having once been worlds apart from them, he now felt a bit embarrassed.
Would they look down on him because of this?
Ke Ke pondered silently as he followed Qi Han, who opened the shop door.
"Good afternoon, boss!" The girls' voices were full of energy.
Qin Yue was the first to notice the slender and delicate figure behind Qi Han.
She tugged her sister's sleeve and asked, "Boss, is he the new employee?"
"Yes..." Qi Han began, but Qin Yue already dashed over with her sister Qin Yao in tow, like a gust of wind, stopping right in front of Ke Ke.
"Hello! I'm Qin Yue, and this is my sister Qin Yao. What's your name?" Qin Yue's delicate face loomed closer.
So close!
Ke Ke could even smell her pleasant fragrance. "I... I'm Ke Ke." His heart raced uncontrollably, and he took a few steps back to calm his pounding heart.
What's happening to me? Ke Ke felt his cheeks burning.
"Pfft," Qin Yue laughed at Ke Ke's blushing face until Qin Yao gently pulled her sleeve, making her settle down.
"What do you want for dinner?" Qi Han asked with a hint of amusement in his eyes. Another quirky pairing had formed.
"I want Xiaolongbaos and Crab Stuffed with Oranges!" Qin Yue raised her fair hand, eyes sparkling with anticipation.
She looked at the dazed Ke Ke and pointed to the menu on the wall. "What about you? Don't waste food."
"I'll have a small portion of Egg Fried Rice and Kung Pao Chicken," Qin Yao said with a smile, sitting down directly.
Only Ke Ke was left to order.
Feeling the three pairs of eyes on him, Ke Ke grew nervous.
The dishes on the menu were ones he had often heard customers talk about, but he hadn't realized they were so expensive.
What should I order?
Instinctively, he wanted to choose the cheapest item but hesitated after seeing the Qin sisters' orders.
"I..." His mind flashed back to Qin Yue's face close to his, and he blurted out, "I'll have Xiaolongbao and Crab Stuffed with Oranges too."
"That won't do," Qi Han glanced at Ke Ke. "You're still growing, you need to eat more."
"Add a Dongpo Pork Knuckle as well."
Ke Ke wanted to refuse the expensive Dongpo Pork Knuckle worth a hundred gold coins, but Qi Han was already heading to the kitchen, calling out, "Oh, and I made Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth today, enough for everyone."
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