Chapter 22.1
“Mr. Zhou, I have already transferred the rent for the second half of the year to you. Have you received it?”
A young woman with a beautiful face leaned against the door, intentionally or unintentionally blocking it with her body. Her face was set with a standard smile, but her brow was slightly furrowed as she glanced at the middle-aged man in front of her.
“Received, received. You’re really efficient, Xiao Liu!”
The middle-aged man’s gaze remained fixed on her, sliding from her youthful and radiant face to her body. His oily face was filled with a sly smile. “I’ve worked with many tenants, but you, Xiao Liu, are the most trouble-free. You’re young, beautiful, and capable…”
He chuckled twice, his face displaying an even more obsequious smile, and pounded his chest.. “However, Xiao Liu, you’re a young girl from outside who has come to work here. You must have encountered many difficulties. You don’t understand the cunning ways of people. If you have any problems, just find me. I’m local and know some people!”
As he spoke, he glanced casually into the half-open door, ignoring the young woman’s increasingly furrowed brow.
Seeing that the other party did not invite him to come in and have a cup of tea, nor did their enthusiasm for conversation remain high, the middle-aged man who had been being overly courteous finally fell silent and stepped back a few steps.
“That’s it, Xiao Liu, I won’t bother you then. Remember, if you have any problems, don’t hesitate to find me. Don’t be shy!”
He had just turned around and taken a few steps when he heard a loud “bang” behind him. He turned back to see the door had already closed.