Chapter 74

“This is according to the law. They forced you to resign without investigating the truth of the matter, so it counts as constructive dismissal, which requires compensation.”

Ye Zhi’s eyes lit up as he looked at the man’s face, his breathing becoming heavier. “But if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to get it.” He wouldn’t have received the compensation, nor would he have received anyone’s apology. The hurt would have remained in his heart forever, making his future career path difficult.

Huo Youqiao chuckled. “So? Are you planning to treat me?”

Ye Zhi nodded vigorously. “Of course, I will treat you.” Then he added, “But what I mean is, you don’t have to give me such a high salary. I only need half of it.”

The new employment contract was already laid out in front of him, prepared by Huo Youqiao’s secretary. Although it was his personal employment, the contract was drafted very formally, and even stamped with his private seal. As long as Ye Zhi signed it, it would have legal effect.

Huo Youqiao offered him very generous terms. The salary was slightly higher than what Ye Zhi had earned at his previous job, and in addition to that, he would have four rest days per month, Huo Youqiao would cover his insurance, and there were various welfare benefits as well.

Huo Youqiao said, “I pay the same salary to others I hire. There’s no reason to reduce it for someone I know.”

When Ye Zhi heard the phrase “someone I know”, his heart beat violently again, and his face blushed slightly. “But I… really don’t need that much. I already eat and live at home, and you’re also covering all my living expenses. If you like, you can just pay me the basic salary I earned at the company.”

Huo Youqiao remained calm. “But this job is more demanding than working at the company.”

Ye Zhi hurriedly said, “No, I don’t feel it’s more demanding.”

“It’s longer hours, and the job content is uncertain. You might have to get up in the middle of the night to comfort the child if she has a nightmare. And, you’re also taking care of me, right?” Huo Youqiao looked at him. “Previously, Aunty Wang wasn’t responsible for my part. She only took care of Ranran, and she was paid the same salary. But with the same salary, you’ll also have to take care of me. All things considered, I’m the one who’s gaining.”

Ye Zhi was almost convinced, his face blushing even more, and his voice involuntarily lowered, “But you… don’t really need much care… it’s just a matter of convenience…”

“Is that so?” Huo Youqiao suddenly smiled. “You’ll find out later. I’m quite difficult to take care of.”

Ye Zhi wasn’t good at refusing people, especially in front of Huo Youqiao, so in the end, he signed the contract. The contract was valid for one year, and there was a reason for that according to Huo Youqiao, “If you still want to continue after a year, of course, I’ll rehire you. But I’m also giving you a chance to change your mind. If you feel unhappy with this job, the validity period is only one year, so you won’t have to suffer too much.”

Ye Zhi immediately said, “I definitely won’t feel unhappy.”

Huo Youqiao said, “Hmm, I hope you’ll be happy.”

But the happiest one was Huo Ran. She already liked Ye Zhi before, sticking to him tightly, and now she was even happier. She ran around the room joyfully. After running for a while, she ran back to her father, “Dad, does this mean we don’t have to move anymore?”

Huo Youqiao’s expression stiffened for a moment, but it quickly returned to normal, and then he nodded.

Huo Ran cheered again, hugging Ye Zhi and acting coquettishly with him, wanting to play games with him.

A six-year-old child wasn’t difficult to take care of, and compared to other children of the same age, Huo Ran was considered obedient and sensible. She could do many things by herself, even washing her own face and brushing her teeth. She only needed Ye Zhi to help her wash and blow dry her hair.

The little girl’s hair was long and slightly curly, shining brightly when it fell down. Her hair was already dry, and Ye Zhi was practicing how to tie her hair and braid it.

Huo Ran’s most common hairstyle was a bun, because it was simple and convenient, and it looked good when tied up. But Ye Zhi had seen other children with more beautiful and intricate hairstyles, so he wanted to try something new.

Huo Youqiao stood by and watched.

He found a tutorial video online. If he wanted to do well in this “nanny” job, he needed to put in effort, so he spent his free time on the internet, either looking up nutritious recipes or searching for other information, just trying to do his job to the best of his ability.

His fingers were dexterous enough, and because he was diligent, his learning progress was quite good. Huo Ran loved her new hairstyle so much that she couldn’t stop touching it, and she looked up at her father, “Dad, can I sleep like this? This hairstyle is so beautiful, I don’t want to undo it.”

Ye Zhi hurriedly said, “I’ll redo it for you tomorrow morning. You can’t sleep like this, it can cause poor circulation in your scalp, and it’s not very comfortable to lie on either.”