Either Resign or Finish a Bag of Cat Feed

Ming Yao's scalp tingled as she felt the man's sinister gaze fixated on her.

"Actually, humans can consume it too…" It was just cat food after all, so eating it shouldn't be a problem.

Gu Siting's face tensed, his gaze turning cold and piercing.

His stomach churned at the thought of the cat food he had consumed moments ago.

He extended his hand, gesturing at Ming Yao, then walked upstairs with his jaw clenched.

Soon after, Ming Yao heard the sound of retching.

It was all over!

Given the tyrant's personality, he wouldn't likely let her off the hook when he came back down.

She had been working here for only a few days. Getting fired so soon wasn't part of her plan!

Mu Chengjin looked at the drooping Ming Yao, wondering about her thoughts. His handsome face held an apologetic expression. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have told Fourth Brother it was cat food. Don't worry. I'll plead on your behalf when he comes down."

Ming Yao let out a sigh. "Have you had dinner?"

Mu Chengjin assumed the young maid was in tears from Fourth Brother's intimidation. Little did he expect to see not fear or panic, but a kind of calm in her eyes.

It was as though she was confident in her ability to handle such a crisis.

Despite her ordinary appearance, her demeanor demanded attention.

"Not yet. I planned to go out to eat later."

"No need to go out. I've angered Fourth Master and Young Master Yan. Just cook a meal as an apology!"

Ming Yao headed for the kitchen.

Mu Chengjin watched her retreating figure and an involuntary smile graced his handsome face.

This girl's confidence and demeanor intrigued him.

How was she so certain that the food she cooked would gain Fourth Brother's forgiveness?

...

Half an hour later, Gu Siting descended the stairs.

Even though he had thrown up, his stomach still felt uncomfortable and repulsed.

"Fourth Brother, what's your plan for that little maid?" Yan Xi sounded displeased, forgetting he was the one who took the food earlier.

Gu Siting pressed his thin lips together, his gaze sharp and icy. "What do you suggest?"

"Either she quits or finishes a bag of cat feed!"

"That's a good idea!" Gu Siting agreed.

Mu Chengjin cleared his throat. "Fourth Brother, I believe the maid didn't mean any harm. How about we let it go?"

"Forget about it?" Yan Xi raised an eyebrow. "She watched Ling and me eat cat food without a word. She watched us being toyed with like cats by her."

Yan Xi had initially thought the cat food was better than those from big hotels. His willingness to pay had gone to waste!

Gu Siting remained silent, slipping a hand into his pocket as he made his way toward the kitchen.

Near the restaurant entrance, a delightful aroma greeted him.

Through the glass door, he spotted a tall, slender figure moving busily.

Her back view vaguely reminded him of the woman he despised.

Gu Siting opened the glass door, about to speak, when Yan Xi exclaimed, "What in the world? What smells so amazing?"

As the Yan family's young master, Yan Xi had savored various delicacies, yet he couldn't resist the captivating fragrance wafting from the kitchen.

Yan Xi strode into the kitchen.

Surveying the dishes Ming Yao had prepared, he swallowed. "What's going on here?"

Ming Yao was aware of what these young masters were thinking. She'd feel uncomfortable if they didn't punish her for consuming the cat food.

Maybe her looks could help her escape her "crime."

Ming Yao raised her head, her voice trembling as she spoke. "When Fourth Master returned, I went to take care of Snowball. As I entered the dining room, I saw him eat a few bites of cat food. I was too frightened to say anything.

"I hadn't recovered from my panic when you arrived and finished the rest of the cat food. I was even more terrified.

"Young Master Yan, I didn't mean to. Sob." With Tyrant Gu standing at the kitchen entrance, Ming Yao deliberately sobbed, fully aware of her surroundings.