"Mr. Yue?" Tao Yu prompted uncomfortably.

Yue Linze said indifferently, "Solve it yourself."

"...?" 

How could she solve it herself, n4ked? Run outside and streak? Tao Yu was speechless.

Yue Linze scoffed and texted the housekeeper. Soon, a knock came at the door, the housekeeper holding several outfits. Yue Linze glanced at the head peeking out. "Get back inside."

"Okay!" Tao Yu quickly retreated and closed the door.

Yue Linze rose, using his cane to open the door. Taking the clothes, he said to the housekeeper, "Do something for me."

The housekeeper paused, listened, then nodded and left.

Yue Linze closed the door, glanced at the pile of clothes, and picked out an outfit similar to the one Tao Yu had been wearing. He knocked on the bathroom door and tossed it inside.

Tao Yu quickly changed, noticing the childish style again. She couldn't help but feel a little frustrated. Why did the housekeeper always find her such strange clothes? Her professional, capable image didn't suit these outfits at all.

Still, clothes were clothes. She quickly dressed and stepped out, only to see the remaining outfits on the sofa, each one more mature than the one she wore. Her lips twitched. It wasn't the housekeeper’s fault after all.

"What? Not satisfied?" Yue Linze asked coolly.

Tao Yu immediately plastered on a smile. "Of course not. I'm very satisfied." She was certain that if she uttered a word of complaint, he'd make her take the clothes off.

Yue Linze's lips curved slightly. "Since you're dressed, go out."

"...."

Confused, Tao Yu left. Her demanding boss suddenly wanted aged tea, and she had to find it. Unfortunately, no one usually drank it, and it was only stored in the back warehouse. She found someone to lead her there.

As soon as she left, the housekeeper entered. He nodded at Yue Linze. "It's done."

Yue Linze remained silent, activating the eavesdropping device on his phone again.

"...What are you doing here?"

Arriving at the warehouse, Tao Yu spotted Yue Linying frowning just outside. He looked surprised to see her, clearly not expecting her presence.

An hour ago, they were at odds, but now they met again as if nothing had happened. The two adults quickly composed themselves, each offering a polite smile.

"My teacup was broken by a servant. I asked someone to find me another set," Yue Linying smiled. "And you, Miss Tao?"

Tao Yu smiled back. "I'm here for aged tea. Linze wants some."

"Linze does enjoy aged tea. How thoughtful of you, Miss Tao." Yue Linying paused, then chuckled as if remembering something. "I truly envy Linze, having such a capable subordinate like you."

"You flatter me. I'm his girlfriend, not his subordinate," Tao Yu laughed. "Did Miss Zhou tell you otherwise?"

"If she had said it, I wouldn't have believed it. Unfortunately, I heard it from elsewhere." Yue Linying studied Tao Yu intently, searching for a crack in her composure. After returning to his room, his informant within Yue Linze's residence had confirmed their relationship.

Tao Yu met his gaze calmly. She didn't know why Yue Linying was so certain, but she knew it had something to do with Yue Linze.

Seeing her silence, Yue Linying's smile widened. "So, it's true?" He glanced around, then stepped closer, lowering his voice. "How much is he paying you? I'll triple it. You don't have to do anything for me, just occasionally tell me about his plans. You can keep your salary from Yue Linze as well."

Listening in, the housekeeper couldn't help but murmur, "Sir, it seems Miss Tao doesn't know him. Otherwise, he wouldn't try to bribe her. Can we trust her now?"

Yue Linze remained silent, listening intently. The housekeeper watched him, silently cheering Tao Yu on, hoping she would rebuff Yue Linying as she had Gu Yansheng and Zhou Yanran.

"Alright, money is money. Yue Linze is paying me five million. Triple that is fifteen million. If you can afford it, I'll work for you," Tao Yu agreed readily.

The butler, who had placed his full trust in her: "...."