Chapter 7: A Brand - New Day

Ling Xuan took out Ning Huifen's ID card from his wallet, placed it on the table, and said, "I found this when I was tidying your clothes yesterday. It's yours, right?"

Ning Huifen looked at her ID card and then remembered that she had only been wearing a nightgown when she woke up this morning. Her face couldn't help but turn a shy red.

"What are your plans?" Ling Xuan, who greatly admired Ning Huifen's shy expression, asked softly.

Ning Huifen was stunned and couldn't say a word for a long time. Obviously, she was at a loss, not knowing what to do or where to go.

Ling Xuan said, "I live alone in this house. My parents have retired and gone back to our hometown. I just need a nanny at home. I'd like to ask you two to take care of this house for me..."

"Sir, you... you're like our re - creator! You've given us a new life!" Ning Huifen pulled Xu Lingling and knelt down in front of Ling Xuan, with tears streaming down her face in gratitude.

Ling Xuan said softly, "But the salary I can offer may not be very high. I'll provide food and accommodation, and give you two 800 yuan a month. What do you think?" In fact, providing food and accommodation and paying 400 - 500 yuan for a nanny in City N was already quite a lot. Ling Xuan offered 800 yuan, which naturally surprised the mother - daughter pair.

"Ah?!" Ning Huifen looked up at Ling Xuan in surprise.

Ling Xuan was taken aback and said, "What? Do you think the salary is too low?"

Ning Huifen said excitedly, "No, it's too high and too good. I never thought we could live in such a nice house, have food to eat, and you'd still give us money. You've saved our mother - daughter's lives. Even if you didn't give us a single cent, we'd still want to repay you."

Ling Xuan said, "Since that's the case, you two can stay. If you think there are better opportunities in the future, just tell me. I definitely won't stop you!"

"Thank you, sir..." Ning Huifen and her daughter kowtowed to Ling Xuan repeatedly.

Ling Xuan stepped forward to help them up and smiled, saying, "My name is Ling Xuan. You can stay here with peace of mind. I'll keep your ID card and get you a temporary residence permit. This way, you won't have any trouble living here." Getting a temporary residence permit for Ning Huifen was one thing, but more importantly, Ling Xuan thought that by keeping her ID card, she wouldn't be able to leave.

"Then I'll trouble you, sir." Ning Huifen said with extreme gratitude, "Lingling hasn't gotten an ID card yet. Will she get into trouble if they check?"

Ling Xuan looked at Xu Lingling. She seemed very nervous and worried, and had been silent all the time, looking extremely shocked. Perhaps it was the psychological trauma caused by her father over a long period.

"It's okay. When they check, just tell them frankly that she's your daughter and she's here to stay with you and look for a job!" Ling Xuan said softly.

"Beep! Beep!" At this moment, Ling Xuan's phone rang.

"Hello!" Ling Xuan picked up the phone and answered.

"Hello, is this Mr. Ling? This is Xiaoting. Something has happened at the Qianying store. Come and take a look quickly." The voice on the other end of the phone was Liu Xiaoting, the graphic designer under Ling Xuan.

Liu Xiaoting was recruited as a graphic designer when Ling Xuan was transferred to be in charge of the Qianying project. She had just graduated from school last year. Ling Xuan didn't choose many experienced and capable graphic designers but picked her instead. Besides her delicate and elegant appearance, what was more remarkable was the fresh style in her design works. Perhaps because she was a woman, her design concepts were very suitable for the beauty and cosmetics industry. Coupled with her quick response, she had almost become Ling Xuan's capable assistant.

In fact, apart from Liu Xiaoting, there was also a beautiful copywriter named Qin Niyan among Ling Xuan's subordinates. She was also recruited to the company right after graduation. However, at that time, she was personally hired by President Hu. Originally, she was just the company's secretary. Everyone in the company knew that this woman had an affair with President Hu. President Hu arranged for her to be a copywriter beside Ling Xuan. To put it bluntly, she was there to monitor Ling Xuan's work.

Ling Xuan didn't have a good impression of Qin Niyan, but he didn't want to offend her either. Since they were all dispatched employees, as long as he did his job well, it would be fine.

Ling Xuan usually had two - day weekends. But as a dispatched employee of the company, even on weekends, someone had to be on duty. Usually, Qin Niyan and Liu Xiaoting took turns. Today, it was Liu Xiaoting's turn. So as soon as something happened at Qianying, she called Ling Xuan.

"Xiaoting, what happened? Tell me slowly!" Ling Xuan said, looking particularly calm.

Liu Xiaoting said on the other end of the phone, "Someone came to make trouble at the Qianying flagship store and smashed the front - door glass!"

"Ah?!" Ling Xuan was shocked and said, "Does President Hu know?"

"No! They've informed President Ye. Come here quickly." Liu Xiaoting said anxiously.

Ling Xuan nodded and said, "I see. I'll rush over right away!"

Ling Xuan hung up the phone and said to Ning Huifen and her daughter, "Something has happened in my company and I need to go and deal with it. You two stay here and don't wander around. If you're hungry, there's food in the fridge. Just heat it up and you can eat. This guest room is your room. If you're tired, you can go in and sleep. You can also watch TV if you have nothing to do!"

"Okay!" Ning Huifen nodded.

Ling Xuan quickly changed into a set of clothes. Before going out, he didn't forget to remind them, "Before I come back, don't go out, in case you're discovered!"

"Sir, I understand." Ning Huifen nodded.

Ling Xuan went outside and saw a jute bag where Ning Huifen had been lying last night. So he picked it up and opened the door.

When Ning Huifen saw the door open, she was startled at first, thinking that someone was coming to arrest them. Her face turned pale. When she saw that it was Ling Xuan coming back, she relaxed.

Ling Xuan put the jute bag in and said, "Is this your stuff?"

Ning Huifen nodded.

Ling Xuan said, "Pick out the important things. As for the clothes and such, you don't need them. I'll buy you new ones when I come back."

"Sir, this... this is too much!" Ning Huifen said, feeling overwhelmed.

Ling Xuan said, "Why not? Remember, from now on, when you take care of this house, you should always keep it clean and tidy. Don't keep things you don't need at home. Remember, throw away things you don't need as much as possible." With that, he closed the door and left.

Ling Xuan walked to the door, was about to close it, then stuck his head in and reminded them again, "Remember, don't come out. There are also some fever - reducing and cold - relieving medicines next to the TV. Take two of the green ones again. This can completely cure your illness!"

Before Ning Huifen could answer, "Bang!" Ling Xuan closed the door heavily. Then, the mother - daughter pair heard Ling Xuan's rapid footsteps gradually fade away. For them, an unprecedented new life had thus begun...