The Maid Outfit and the Unexpected Visitor

“To make it easier to watch your streams, I specifically moved back from abroad.”

Gu Wei retrieved a bag from the coat closet in the entryway, tossing it casually onto the sofa.

“This place is rented, but if you like it, I’ll buy it tomorrow.”

Xiang Qing’s breath hitched for a moment.

As she gazed at the mirror-smooth marble floor beneath her feet and inhaled the crisp, cool fragrance in the air, a pang inexplicably struck her heart, recalling her own damp, cramped rental on the first floor.

This was the very life she had desperately yearned for, and now, she was experiencing it prematurely, albeit in such an unexpected manner.

“Go on, change into the clothes.”

Gu Wei tilted her chin, gesturing for Xiang Qing to open the bag.

Xiang Qing opened it, and her expression instantly transformed.

Inside was a maid outfit.

Adorned with lace trim, an ultra-short skirt, and an exaggerated bow on the back, the fabric was pitifully scant.

It resembled less a nanny’s uniform and more a piece of intimate apparel.

Furthermore, the size clearly indicated it had been tailored to her exact measurements.

In a flash of lightning, something exploded in Xiang Qing’s mind.

Marriage, being kept, nanny…

From the initial mad ramblings to the final option, which, though absurd, was the only one she could accept.

This woman was no lunatic, blinded by desire!

She was perfectly lucid!

Every single step had been part of her elaborate scheme; she had deliberately proposed outrageous conditions to force Xiang Qing, willingly, into the nanny trap she had long since set.

The mere thought of having genuinely believed she had stumbled upon an incredible bargain made Xiang Qing’s face flush alternately green and pale.

She had been manipulated!

Completely and utterly!

A flicker of anger flared within her, yet the moment her gaze met Gu Wei’s smiling eyes, she swallowed every word.

Burdened by eight hundred thousand in debt, she had no right to express her fury.

Xiang Qing snatched the outfit and, without a word, walked into the bathroom.

Minutes later, she stood before the mirror, gazing at her reflection, utterly frozen.

The stark contrast of her snow-white skin against the black lace created a powerful visual impact; the form-fitting fabric accentuated her now exquisite curves, while the skirt barely grazed her upper thighs, revealing a pair of straight, slender legs.

Her flawless face, paired with this attire, exuded both innocence and allure, leaving even herself captivated.

Damn it…

It actually looked quite good.

Just as her cheeks flushed hot and her heart raced, Gu Wei’s languid voice drifted from outside the bathroom door.

“Are you done changing, my little nanny?”

“Come out and let me see.”

“If you don’t come out soon, I might have to come in and help you change myself.”

A jolt went through Xiang Qing, and an R-rated scene flashed across her mind.

No!

Absolutely not!

She was currently a helpless, delicate woman; if this madwoman actually barged in, what then?

Gritting her teeth and steeling her resolve, she twisted the bathroom doorknob, embracing the thought of ‘better to get it over with.’

Outside the door, Gu Wei leaned against the wall, idly scrolling through her phone.

At some point, she had changed into a well-fitted silk robe.

The deep emerald fabric made her skin appear luminous, and its loosely draped neckline revealed her delicate collarbone.

Hearing the door open, she lifted her head.

In that instant, her scrolling ceased, and the languid smile on her lips froze.

Xiang Qing was so nervous she didn’t know where to put her hands or feet, clutching desperately at the pitifully short hem of the skirt, feeling like a fish on a chopping block, awaiting slaughter.

How humiliating.

Utterly humiliating!

As a man mentally, a straight man of steel, a pillar of strength, although she had worn plenty of women’s clothing during streams for money, that was always in front of a camera!

Separated by the internet, no one knew anyone!

But now, here she was, in person, wearing an outfit so scant it was practically nonexistent!

Moreover, the rich woman before her possessed an incredibly aggressive gaze, making her feel as though she were about to be devoured whole, from head to toe.

“Tsk.”

Gu Wei finally spoke.

She put away her phone, slowly straightened up, and circled Xiang Qing once.

“The size is absolutely perfect.”

She stopped in front of Xiang Qing, extended a finger, and lightly hooked the lace trim at Xiang Qing’s chest.

“It seems my estimation was quite precise.”

Xiang Qing stiffened completely, feeling as if an electric current surged through the spot where she had been touched, her entire face instantly flushing crimson, nearly burning.

“You… don’t touch me inappropriately!”

“Oh?”

Gu Wei raised an eyebrow, smiling like a cat that had stolen fish.

“I’m the employer, and you’re the nanny.

I’m merely inspecting whether my ‘exclusive item’ meets standards.

Is there a problem?”

‘Exclusive item,‘ my ass!

You’re not human, and neither is your entire family!

Xiang Qing ranted furiously in her mind, yet not a single word escaped her lips.

There was nothing she could do; the one who owed money was the master, or rather, the subordinate.

“Turn around.”

Gu Wei stepped back two paces, languidly crossed her arms, and issued the command.

“Huh?”

Xiang Qing was baffled.

“I said, turn around and let me see.”

Gu Wei’s tone brooked no refusal.

“I paid for these clothes; I should at least see how they look on you, shouldn’t I?”

Xiang Qing’s face cycled from green to pale, then from pale to red.

“What’s wrong, unwilling?”

Gu Wei’s smile faded.

“Do you dislike this job, or would you prefer to repay that eight hundred thousand IOU in a different manner?”

Xiang Qing took a deep breath and stiffly rotated her body.

As she turned, she desperately pressed down on the hem of her skirt with her hands, terrified that if she moved even slightly faster, the skirt might fly up.

Her movements were utterly comical.

“Pffft.”

Gu Wei couldn’t help but burst into laughter, and then, she let out a loud, wolf-whistle.

“Whoosh—”

The whistle exploded in Xiang Qing’s ears like a clap of thunder.

Wasn’t that something only men did to tease women?

As a man mentally, a straight man of steel, being wolf-whistled by a woman felt… utterly bizarre!

Xiang Qing’s cheeks were so hot they could fry an egg; she wished she could just disappear into the ground on the spot.

“Excellent, excellent, my taste is truly impeccable.”

Gu Wei clapped her hands, highly satisfied.

“This outfit is practically custom-made for you.”

Xiang Qing stopped, head bowed, her toes awkwardly digging a three-bedroom, one-living room apartment into her slippers.

All she wanted now was to immediately change out of this ridiculous getup.

Just then, the doorbell suddenly rang.

“Ding-dong—”

Gu Wei raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised.

“Who is it?”

Xiang Qing asked instinctively.

“It might be a friend of mine.”

Gu Wei glanced at her, a mischievous smirk playing on her lips.

“Perfect, she can also admire my new nanny.”

What?!

Xiang Qing’s brain instantly crashed.

She had to be shown to others too?

Kill me now!

Immediately!

Right this instant!

She spun around, intending to bolt for the bathroom, but Gu Wei, with lightning speed, seized her wrist.

“Why are you running?”

Gu Wei’s strength was astonishing.

“During work hours, you’re not allowed to abandon your post.”

With that, she pulled Xiang Qing directly towards the entryway.

Xiang Qing was completely dumbfounded, her hands and feet ice-cold, her mind a blank.

It’s over.

She was utterly doomed.

****

The door swung open.

Standing at the threshold was a woman in a business suit, appearing to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with neat short hair, exquisite makeup, and an efficient demeanor.

Upon seeing Gu Wei open the door, she was about to speak, but her gaze fell upon Xiang Qing, who was standing behind Gu Wei, clad in a humiliating maid outfit.

The woman’s expression froze for an instant, then a knowing and playful glint emerged in her eyes behind her glasses.

“Oh, President Gu, you’re quite adventurous today.”

The woman’s voice was pleasant, carrying a hint of cool amusement.

Gu Wei released Xiang Qing, leaning languidly against the doorframe, and smiled at the newcomer.

“Qin Lan, what brings you here?”

“I’m delivering a document for you; it’s needed for Monday’s meeting.”

The woman, identified as Qin Lan, raised the folder in her hand, her gaze, however, never leaving Xiang Qing.

“And who might this be?”

“This is my newly hired little nanny, Xiang Qing.”

Gu Wei announced with utter righteousness, even reaching out to put an arm around Xiang Qing’s shoulder and gently push her forward.

“Well, isn’t she adorable?”

Xiang Qing felt all the blood rush to her head.

She was now a criminal undergoing public execution!

She could even feel Qin Lan’s undisguised, playful scrutiny.

Help!

Will someone please save me!