Extreme Pampering

As the Spring Festival approached, Beijing saw several heavy snowfalls, and the Pei Family Estate had someone clearing the snow from the paths every morning and evening. However, because Shen Zhiyi wished to see the snow, they specifically left a courtyard uncleared for her enjoyment, where the snow lay thick and pristine.

When the butler brought over a pot of warmly stewed fruit soup, she saw Shen Zhiyi gazing outside the window, "It’s too cold outside; you can’t go out to play in the snow."

Perhaps because her hometown was in the south, where it rarely snowed, Shen Zhiyi was somewhat fond of snow. However, since she had come to Beijing, she either had been busy or frequently ill, and she only ever watched the snow from a distance.

She redirected her gaze, "Are you really not taking a leave?"

Most of the staff at the Pei Family Estate had already taken leave to go back to their hometowns, which had made the place increasingly quiet these days. The butler, however, had no plans to leave.

"The overtime pay during the Spring Festival is very good," she said, "There aren’t many people at my home; celebrating the New Year here is just as good."

Moreover, if she left, she would be rather worried about leaving Shen Zhiyi alone at home.

"I also think it’s nice for you to be here," Shen Zhiyi smiled, "You can keep me company and chat with me."

Pei Yu’s workload had lessened considerably, but it was not possible for him to stay at home with her every day.

"The New Year’s goods will be delivered in a while," the butler said as she watched Shen Zhiyi finish the fruit soup, "I didn’t order much, is there anything else you want?"

The Pei Family wasn’t like other families that had a lot of relatives; even during the New Year, there weren’t many family gatherings. Usually, they didn’t order New Year’s goods because Pei Yu wasn’t often at home. This year was an exception, and it was the first time the butler was preparing these items; she was afraid she might have missed something.