AN LIXIN

A blue Toyota Spider was parked in front of the house as they walked in. Her brow furrowed as she got closer to the entrance.

The Qin family did not own any car in that brand that she was aware of which could only mean that there was a visitor.

She looked away from the car, "Looks like we have a visitor, do you know who this car belongs to, Tao Tao?"

The little boy held the ice cream cone aside and followed her gaze to the car, "Oh, that is Aunt Lixin's car".

She tilted her head slightly, "Aunt Lixin? Who..."

Before he could answer the door was pushed open and a woman in a light blue knee-length gown stepped out.

The woman looked to be in her mid-thirties, she wore round wireless glasses, and her chin-length black hair was swept behind her ears.

"You are back" She stepped forward and squatted to Qin Tao's height, "hello, Tao Tao. How was school".

"Hello, Aunt Lixin," he said in a quiet tone.

She frowned as her gaze fell on the ice cream in his hand. Qin Tao's face fell, and he quickly brought down the ice cream cone.

"You should eat that," she snatched the cone from his hand and stood straight. Her gaze narrowed at Song Ruoxin, "You must be the new nanny".

An Lixin glanced down at the ice cream in Song Ruoxin's hands then at Ruoxin, "You are new so I will excuse this. Tao Tao is still developing, he shouldn't be eating something like this".

She turned to Tao Tao and said, "Dinner is ready, go wash up and then join us".

Qin Tao glanced at the melting ice cream in her hand and sighed, "Yes Aunt Lixin". He let go of Song Ruoxin's hand and walked into the house.

An Lixin turned around and followed behind him. Song Ruoxin arched a brow at the departing woman and shook her head.

She suddenly lost her appetite, however not wanting to waste food. She forced herself to finish the remaining ice cream before going into the house.

The woman was waiting by the step as she walked in. "I would like a word with you, Miss Song, please," She said gesturing to the living room to the right.

She did not like the woman's tone but remembered that Qin Tao had referred to her as Aunt. She gave in and followed the woman into the living room.

it was best to remain calm until she was fully aware of the woman's identity and reach.

The woman stood by one of the single sofas and clenched her hands together, "I did not introduce myself earlier, I am old madam's assistant and the kids' aunt, An Lixin. The Chairman's deceased wife was my younger sister".

"Hello, Miss Song sounds so formal. Please call me, Ruoxin".

An Lixin's lips curved, "You are a staff, I think we should stick to Miss Song. I do apologize if I seemed rude earlier. I have raised the kids with the Chairman since my late sister's death.

"You must understand where I am coming from, these kids are not like the other kids. The Chairman like things to be in order, there are a few things that I don't think the kids should eat.

"I will send you a list, these... sweets are not good for kids. Growing kids should stick to balanced diets. You are still new but don't worry you will soon get used to it".

She took out her business card and handed it to Song Ruoxin, "The Chairman is always busy, don't bother calling him if you have any problem. Instead, just inform me. I will handle anything concerning the family"

Song Ruoxin's brows twitched, she felt a little bit amused by An Lixin's words but held it all in and just nodded.

"Excellent, you go up while I join the kids in the dining room".

Song Ruoxin was pretty much dismissed, she went up to her room to change. She threw her bag on I'm the single sofa and fell on the bed.

It felt incredibly relaxing, she stretched slowly while moaning softly. She was gradually getting used to her new more relaxed schedule.

Gone were the days of standing on her feet for hours while wearing the world's most uncomfortable shoes.

Her eyes opened as her phone buzzed, she put her hand down into her pant pocket and took out her phone.

She grinned as Yan Yan flashed on the screen, she swiped up and brought the phone to her ear. "Hello, stranger".

"Well, we certainly feel like strangers these past few days. Why the radio silence?"

"Sorry, I have been trying to get settled. How are you?"

"Good, the apartment has been eerily quiet. I miss your company", she blew out air, "are they keeping you locked up in that mansion? When are you free, let go grab something to eat".

"honestly, I don't know. I have a few free time but I don't want to use it just yet. I just got hired, want to make a good impression. t have felt like I have been trying and failing to defend my job these past few hours".

"huh?"

"You have no idea, the chairman got back from a business trip yesterday evening and within the first few hours of meeting him. I punched him in the face".

"What... AHa Ha Ha. Damn talk about having bad luck".

Song Ruoxin's brow drew together, "It is so not funny, the man was sporting a bad black eye when he left. I feel so horrible".

"Oh my, so what did he say? I mean how did he react?"

".... Well better than expected which made me feel worse. I think he hates me".

"Based on what an hour interaction? Don't be too hard on yourself, I am sure he understands what went down. From what I hear, he has a pretty good temper".

"Does he?"

"Yeah, so you can rest easy".

"you sure? It looked like a very big punch. You know what I will just try to avoid getting into more trouble with him".