In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight streamed through the enormous French windows, falling onto the soft, engulfing bed.
Bai Zhi opened her eyes, staring blankly at the chandelier on the ceiling, her mind a blank for a few seconds.
Where was this?
Immediately after, yesterday's memories flooded in like a tide.
The Rolls-Royce, the luxurious estate, the two unruly little jailers, and that unfathomable, destined Great Villain.
She sat up abruptly and pinched her arm hard.
"Hiss..."
The clear sensation of pain confirmed that none of this was a dream.
She, Bai Zhi, had truly moved into the villain's lair, becoming a glorious "undercover agent."
She threw off the covers, stepping barefoot onto the soft wool carpet, and walked towards the walk-in closet, which was larger than her own bedroom.
When she saw the rows of brand-new luxury brands hanging inside, her fighting spirit shamefully wavered for a second.
Ultimately, she still chose the most inconspicuous white tracksuit.
She had to constantly remind herself that she was here to fight, not to vacation!
As Bai Zhi went downstairs, she was once again stunned by the sight before her.
The long dining table was laden with a dazzling array of breakfast items, both Chinese and Western, everything imaginable, a spread comparable to a five-star hotel buffet.
Lu Cheng was seated at the head of the table, eating with elegant movements.
And the other women were seated around him.
They chatted and laughed harmoniously, the atmosphere so warm that Bai Zhi felt a chill down her spine.
"I can't fall for his tricks!"
Lu Cheng looked up and saw Bai Zhi standing at the top of the stairs, a gentle smile appearing on his face.
"Good morning, my exclusive negative critic."
"Did you sleep well last night?"
"Are you satisfied with it here?"
Bai Zhi forcefully suppressed the turbulent waves in her heart, straightened her chest, and walked over.
She pulled out a chair furthest from Lu Cheng and sat down, deciding to immediately begin her "work."
"Not satisfied!"
Bai Zhi's voice was clear and sharp, successfully attracting everyone's attention.
"This kind of extravagant and corrupt life is simply nauseating!"
"This one breakfast is enough for an ordinary family to eat for a year!"
"You insensitive leech! Capitalist!"
[Ding! Villain's Emotional Value +50!]
The system prompt in her mind made Bai Zhi's heart leap with joy.
Good intensity, keep going!
However, her criticism was met not with Lu Cheng's anger, but with the women's "defense."
Xia Qinghe blinked her innocent big eyes and was the first to speak.
"Brother Lu Cheng works very hard to earn money; he just wants us to have a better life."
"Miss Bai Zhi, you might have some misunderstanding about Mr. Lu; he just wants to give us the best."
The other women around, though silent, also had a hint of disapproval in their eyes.
This made Bai Zhi feel like an unreasonable outsider at someone else's family gathering, a complete and utter clown.
Fortunately, there was still an emotional value reward.
She silently comforted herself, while also opening the system store, looking at the dazzling array of items and skills, considering what to exchange for.
Just then, Lu Cheng put down his cutlery and wiped his mouth with a napkin.
After listening to Bai Zhi's "negative evaluation," he not only didn't get angry but smiled and clapped his hands.
"Not bad, there's improvement."
His gaze fell on Bai Zhi, like a mentor evaluating his student.
"Today's criticism is much more organized than yesterday's."
"However, the emotion is still not full enough, and the vocabulary needs to be strengthened."
"Keep up the good work; I have high hopes for you."
Bai Zhi looked at Lu Cheng's incredibly sincere face and almost choked.
She furiously complained internally.
Act!
Keep acting!
You've already given me so much emotional value; you must be so angry inside you want to throw me out!
Thinking of this, her fighting spirit reignited.
After breakfast, Bai Zhi was about to continue "investigating" the estate, looking for Lu Cheng's "crimes."
However, as soon as she walked out of the dining room, she was stopped by a small figure.
"Hey, bad woman!"
Lu Xuan stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at her angrily.
"My brother hired you; he didn't hire you to wander around the house!"
"Now, your new job is here!"
"Play games with me!"
Bai Zhi was stunned.
"What?"
"Didn't you understand?"
Lu Xuan said impatiently.
"You're now an employee of our family, and I'm his sister, so you have to listen to me!"
"If you don't listen, I'll tell my brother to fire you!"
Bai Zhi looked at this spoiled little princess and then thought about the generous "remuneration."
For the sake of the wool, she endured it!
So, for an entire morning, Bai Zhi was forced to sit in front of a giant screen, playing various games with Lu Xuan that she was terrible at.
From being beaten into self-isolation by Lu Xuan's combos in fighting games, to being lapped repeatedly by Lu Xuan in racing games.
She felt like she wasn't working, but being tortured.
In the afternoon.
Lu Cheng stayed at home, preparing to watch a movie for the first time in a while.
Of course, he couldn't let Bai Zhi rest, so he forcefully dragged her, who was physically and mentally exhausted, along.
"Come on, together."
"Is... is this also part of the job?"
Bai Zhi asked weakly.
"Of course."
Lu Cheng nodded as a matter of course.
"I need you to watch and curse."
"To provide real-time negative evaluations of the villain in the movie and me personally."
"I call it an immersive work experience."
Bai Zhi: "..."
She felt like this devil would drive her crazy sooner or later.
In the huge room, there were only the two of them.
The movie began to play; it was a classic gangster film.
"Look at this villain, he smiles so hypocritically, just like you!"
[Ding! Villain's Emotional Value +10!]
"This villain speaks so sarcastically, just like you!"
[Ding! Villain's Emotional Value +20!]
"He actually betrayed them! He's cut from the same cloth as a scumbag like you!"
[Ding! Villain's Emotional Value +30!]
Bai Zhi munched on popcorn while diligently giving her "negative evaluations."
And Lu Cheng watched with great interest.
He found that when Bai Zhi cursed him, the spiritual pleasure brought by the hundredfold return rewards in his mind was even more interesting than watching the movie itself.
This little lamb was truly a treasure.
After the movie, Bai Zhi was exhausted, feeling like her throat was on fire.
But Lu Cheng was refreshed.
In the evening, Lu Cheng stood up and adjusted his collar.
"Alright, today's work is temporarily over."
"You can get off work."
"I have to go out."
Go out?
Bai Zhi's somewhat listless spirit instantly perked up!
He's going out!
A great villain going out at night certainly isn't going to help old ladies cross the street!
He must be going to target some Child of Destiny again, or do some unspeakable evil deed!
This is an opportunity!
She immediately sprang up from the sofa and said righteously.
"I'm going too!"
"You going out at night definitely means no good!"
"I must follow you, observe your flaws, and criticize your evil deeds anytime, anywhere!"
Lu Cheng turned his head and looked at her big eyes, which were filled with "I want to go undercover and cause trouble, let me follow you!" The smile at the corner of his mouth grew even wider.
He wanted to take this little lamb to see with her own eyes how he sheared the wool of another lamb.
"Okay."
He smiled without speaking, agreeing with unusual readiness.
Just as the two were about to leave, Mu Wanrou came down from upstairs.
She walked to Lu Cheng's side, naturally and intimately adjusting his slightly wrinkled collar for him.
Her voice carried a hint of subtle shyness and anticipation.
"Tonight... when will you be back?"
"After Tao Tao falls asleep... can you come to my room?"
Lu Cheng lowered his head and said gently in her ear.
"Okay, wait for me."
This ambiguous conversation had no regard for Bai Zhi, who was standing nearby.
Bai Zhi's face flushed, and her heart pounded.
She looked at Mu Wanrou's gentle face, at the unyielding love and dependence in her eyes, and her sense of justice burned brightly once again!
Damn devil!
He must have used some evil means to make this gentle and kind older sister so devoted to him!
Just wait, Lu Cheng!
Not only will I fleece you completely, but I will also lead these poor women, whom you have deceived, to overthrow your rule!
I will definitely liberate them!