At the hospital, she wasn't idle, either busy looking for departments or paying bills. Of course, she had no money of her own; it was all the injured person's money, and she was just running errands to help.
Once everything was settled, the ward finally quieted down.
"My name is Cai Rong, what's yours?"
"I..."
She could have said her name, but she hesitated.
"You're looking for work, aren't you? In Changyu City, you need an ID card to find a job. Otherwise, you won't find anything!"
"Really? I... I have an ID card!"
She replied.
Having an ID card proved one's legal identity, which was essential when traveling.
"Let me see it. Perhaps I can help!"
"This..."
She paused again.
Saving him was just a momentary impulse; she hadn't expected any reward.
Of course, judging by the car license plate, his living standards were definitely not low.
"Hahaha, you don't need to worry about anything. You saved me when you just arrived, so it's only right that I help you!"
"That won't do. I'm not looking for anything; I was just passing by. Besides, how did you know I was looking for work?"
"Here! I guessed."
He pointed to the luggage by the wall and said.
She had nowhere to go temporarily, and she was afraid of losing her luggage if she left it behind. Moreover, she was unfamiliar with the roads, and even if she searched, she might not find it, so she brought it to the hospital.
"This... alright."
She slowly took out her ID card.
The words "Zuo Ruxiu" met the eye.
In her forties, her face wasn't exquisite, but she was diligent in her work. From her busy demeanor at the hospital, she seemed honest and hardworking.
Cai Rong was quite confident about this.
He was over sixty and managed a large listed company with over a thousand employees. He had seen all sorts of people. Judging a person was as simple as observing their actions.
"What kind of job are you looking for?"
Cai Rong asked, handing the ID card back to Zuo Ruxiu.
"I, I haven't decided yet. I don't have much education, as long as it provides food and lodging."
Zuo Ruxiu said.
"That's a very low requirement. Just food and lodging?"
Cai Rong asked intentionally.
"Yes, I'm new here. As long as I have a place to stay."
Zuo Ruxiu said with certainty.
No salary expectation, just food and lodging. Her requirements were too low, exceeding Cai Rong's expectations.
"What can you do?"
"Can I do housework?"
Zuo Ruxiu cautiously probed.
She had actually come out to work alone after her divorce. Her husband was honest enough, but he couldn't earn much, and the whole family struggled to make ends meet.
Even with her careful budgeting, they lived frugally.
Whenever the topic of earning money came up, they would argue. In heated moments, her husband would say, "If you can't take it, then get out!"
Poverty brings a hundred sorrows to a couple; she had seen it all.
She also wanted to be like Er Niuzi and find a rich man after her divorce.
But as much as she wished it, she first needed to meet rich people. She heard that Changyu City was the wealthiest place in China today, so she decided to try her luck here.
"I see. I have a job here, would you be interested?"
Cai Rong said.
His household had been looking for a cleaner recently but hadn't found a suitable candidate.
He took a liking to Zuo Ruxiu because she was new to Changyu City and hadn't been influenced by the local work culture.
Moreover, judging by her quick movements, she should be good at housework.
Hearing that she could find a job so quickly, Zuo Ruxiu was overjoyed.
Finding a place to stay finally eased her worried heart.
"Really? Is that okay?"
She said cautiously, believing that sometimes playing hard to get was the best approach.
Especially for women, the more reserved they were, the more valuable and sensible others would perceive them to be.
"Why wouldn't it be okay? You're looking for a job, and I have one. Don't worry, I'm not after anything from you!"
Cai Rong said.
Cai Rong seemed quite kind, and although his eyes were small and sharp, he didn't seem like a bad person, at least according to Zuo Ruxiu's intuition.
"Alright, I'll give it a try. If there's anything I do wrong, please bear with me, sir!"
Zuo Ruxiu politely said.
Cai Rong's injuries were not severe, and he would be discharged in a couple of days.
Soul Spirit Number Twelve focused all its energy on Zuo Ruxiu.
Beauty wasn't a woman's only asset; it was merely a stepping stone. What truly held a man's heart was never beauty.
As soon as Zuo Ruxiu entered Cai Rong's house, she knew they were truly wealthy.
The entire house was a sprawling villa with countless rooms, seemingly endless.
They had hired many servants: a cook, nannies, gardeners, a driver, and a cleaner.
Of course, there was only one person for each task.
This was the life of the rich, with someone attending to their every need, from eating and drinking to all other daily functions.
These servants had a dedicated manager, whom everyone called Steward Cao.
Following Cai Rong's instructions, Steward Cao arranged living quarters for her.
It was a coincidence that she came to Changyu City and entered Cai Rong's home, a coincidence so striking it felt like fate.
Zuo Ruxiu was efficient. Although the villa was vast, the work was manageable if she organized her cleaning schedule rationally.
Generally, she could finish her tasks from after breakfast until around five in the afternoon.
The remaining minor chores only required a quick tidy-up after the Cai family had their dinner.
Of course, things weren't always fixed.
Occasionally, Cai Rong would return home late from social engagements. If there was anything to tidy up, she had to follow the steward's instructions at any time.
This was what Steward Cao had clearly explained from the beginning.
Around ten o'clock at night, Cai Rong returned to the villa, reeking of alcohol.
He collapsed onto the sofa as soon as he entered and commanded, "Steward, Steward! Get me a glass of water!"
After a long silence without Steward Cao's appearance, Cai Rong impatiently shouted, "Someone! Is there anyone around! Get me a glass of water!"
"Sir! Please wait a moment."
Zuo Ruxiu heard the voice and got up from her room.
The servants' rooms were arranged on the first floor for convenience; the second floor was for Cai Rong and his family's bedrooms, ensuring quietness so they wouldn't be disturbed by the servants' work.
Steward Cao had been called away by Madam Cai and had specifically instructed Zuo Ruxiu to be attentive and look out for Mr. Cai's return before he left.
Since entering the Cai residence, addressing Cai Rong as "Mr. Cai" had become the norm.
She could no longer casually call him "Brother Cai," as that was also a rule.
Zuo Ruxiu went to the kitchen to get water and added a little honey. Honey water could help sober someone up and was also good for the stomach.
"Go get some vinegar from the kitchen!"
Cai Rong ordered as he saw Zuo Ruxiu approaching with a glass of water.
"No need, sir. This glass of water is to sober you up. Besides, vinegar doesn't actually help with intoxication."