Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2529 - 2465: Try Disliking Her

Chiang Xiao felt quite pleased after listening to Cheng Qiulian. Considering Cheng Qiulian was advancing in age, managing the tea house solo while also commuting to the workshop in the future made Xiao worry about her becoming overtired.

If someone could step in to assist and share the burden, she would be more than happy.

Yet, since Old He and Old Lee arrived simultaneously, wouldn’t Old Lee feel slighted if only Old He was considered?

Cheng Qiulian laughed and shook her head at Xiao’s query, "I don't think that is the case. Where exactly did you recruit these two? They are remarkably honest and straightforward. When I cautiously touched on the subject, Old Lee mentioned he felt unsuited for this specific role, but noted he would be happy to help with transporting goods or manual labor if needed."

It appeared these two were indeed an excellent choice.

Chiang Xiao nodded in agreement.

This arrangement could certainly work.

As the economy flourishes and the number of affluent patrons increases, she intends to launch more Youqingwei branches, and at that point, she will need someone to oversee logistics and shipments—a task perfectly suited for Old Lee.

In this manner, both Old He and Old Lee will find ample room for growth.

"Master’s wife, please make the call then, and start by having Old He learn the ropes."

"Very well."

Upon stepping into Youqingwei, Ding Haijing immediately went over to converse with Old He and Old Lee.

Meng Xinian spent his time looking around, surveying the premises.

Once Chiang Xiao and Cheng Qiulian concluded their conversation and emerged, they caught the tail end of Ding Haijing speaking to the two men.

"Xiao Chiang possesses a unique talent for drawing incidents toward her. Even though this is merely a tea house, your responsibilities will not be light. You must remain vigilant and prevent any underhanded tactics, such as someone planting cockroaches to slander the shop, or perhaps individuals concocting stories about dirty food to demand compensation. These are dangers we must guard against, as Xiao Chiang’s knack for attracting trouble is quite significant..."

Chiang Xiao: "..."

Fine, fine. She understood that Ding Haijing spoke with good intentions and a deep sense of duty.

But, was it necessary to stress twice within a single sentence that her propensity for attracting mayhem was substantial?

Those words made it sound as though she were a magnet for enemies every single day!

She wasn't out there inviting chaos; those people simply kept crawling out of the woodwork—what was she supposed to do about it?

Perhaps it was some invisible magnetism radiating from the treasure? An attraction of sorts?

Consequently, everyone just happened to gravitate toward her?

Noticing Chiang Xiao approaching, Old Lee coughed, attempting to signal Ding Haijing, who had his back turned, to cease his commentary.

However, Ding Haijing did not falter.

"...Therefore, your mission is not just to safeguard her personal well-being, but the store itself..."

"Ahem, ahem."

Chiang Xiao suspected Ding Haijing had heard her footsteps; she had not intentionally stepped softly, after all.

He clearly wanted her to overhear.

"Ding Haijing, we have heard you," Old He interjected quickly.

"I have heard you as well," Chiang Xiao remarked. "In your estimation, am I really that prone to drawing in trouble?"

Ding Haijing turned around, cast her a glance, and replied, "I assumed you were already well aware of it."

She snorted.

Chiang Xiao felt the urge to roll her eyes.

"Tell me, Ding Haijing, if you find me so problematic, why on earth did you agree to become my bodyguard?"

"You have misconstrued things. Serving as a bodyguard does not imply I dislike my employer. I am simply performing a clear-eyed analysis of the situation; no malice is intended. Besides, even if I dared to hold a grudge..."

From behind Chiang Xiao, a voice interjected, "Hold a grudge, do you? Just try it."

At this, Ding Haijing shrugged nonchalantly.

"See? I wouldn't dare."

Meng Xinian rested a hand on Chiang Xiao’s shoulder and added, "Do not concern yourself with him. I once heard this fellow was labeled a 'human repellent' back in the Alliance."