"Fine, it's your own business. You decide. But the overdue rent..."

"Aunty Wen, don't worry! I... I have jobs. Once I get paid, I'll settle the rent right away!"

Gujiajia emptied every coin from her pockets, her face flushed with shame as she saw the elegant woman out.

She couldn't relax though. She still had work to do—earning money for rent.

Delivering packages, handing out flyers, food delivery...

While others stayed cozy in air-conditioned rooms, Gujiajia rushed under the scorching sun.

The jobs were exhausting, but they let her earn triple wages!

The sun traveled from east to west. Gujiajia finally paused to rest.

She peeled off the heavy mascot costume. Sweat drenched her body, the loose fabric clinging to her skin.

It was tough, but seeing her earnings made her happy.

Rent was twenty thousand a month. This wasn't enough, but it eased the pressure a little!

To clear the debt, she'd need to keep pushing.

As city lights flickered on, Gujiajia scrolled her phone while walking.

Her slender fingers swiped the screen. Most tasks were grayed out.

Her rank was too low—snatching jobs was nearly impossible!

Last time, she'd barely grabbed one.

Gujiajia thought of that cool, distant girl and pressed her lips together.

Just keep trying!

She had another job tonight: waitress at a five-star hotel.

Though just a waitress, it served VIPs. High standards meant good pay—six thousand a month!

"Gujiajia's here?"

The owner beamed at her.

"Hello, Owner. I'll change first."

Her eyes flicked to the grand clock in the lobby.

Not late.

"No rush. Come to the break room with me."

The owner's smile stretched wide, unusually warm toward Gujiajia.

Gujiajia felt uneasy.

The owner was always kind, but this intensity was strange.

The owner poured water, standing close to seem friendly.

Gujiajia shifted uncomfortably—until the offer stunned her into forgetting the discomfort!

A promotion?

Front desk manager!

Double the salary!!

The owner waited, grinning.

Inside, she panicked. She'd offered triple pay to keep Gujiajia! Why no instant yes?

With Gujiajia's skills, waiting tables wasted her. Low pay and position—how to retain her?

Gujiajia's heart soared. She almost agreed on the spot.

"Really?"

"Of course. But managers work eight-hour shifts, including rotations."

One job equaled two or three others' pay!

Gujiajia thought it worked. Someone else didn't.

"What are you two doing?"

A sharp voice cut from the break room door.

Gujiajia looked. A petite girl with a flat nose and freckles stood there. Skinny, dressed provocatively, but flat-chested—almost playful.

Gujiajia knew her: the owner's girlfriend, a frequent visitor.

The girl's eyes locked on Gujiajia's face—flawless skin, fiery red lips, no makeup yet prettier than her own carefully made-up face.

She remembered Gujiajia too: her boyfriend's star employee. In just one month, he'd praised her over ten times!

Since Gujiajia arrived, she'd felt threatened. Such beauty and skill—envy curdled into jealousy!

Gujiajia wore loose clothes, but her curves were undeniable.

Perfectly shaped, not an ounce of extra flesh!

Remembering all the papayas she'd eaten, jealousy flared hotter.

Her loud voice drew attention.

Girls in uniforms watched from afar. Even guests gathered.

"You look like a seductress! Flaunting yourself all day—I knew you were trouble. Caught red-handed trying to steal my boyfriend!"

The woman spat acid words, not letting Gujiajia speak, piling accusations like bullets.

Glancing at the crowd, she felt vindicated.

So what if she's pretty? So what if her body's better?

With this reputation, she'd never find decent work again!

Gujiajia rushed to explain, "Miss, you're mistaken. The owner just—"

"Hiding in the break room to seduce my boyfriend? Still lying?"

The woman cut her off.

A wife confronting a mistress always felt righteous.

She charged forward!

"Teach you to flirt with my man!"

Her palm snapped up, swinging hard at Gujiajia's face!

Onlookers winced, eyes shut.

Such a lovely face—this blow held no mercy. How awful would it be?

But no slap sounded.

Eyes opened in confusion, then sparkled with heart-shaped awe!

A girl stood before Gujiajia.

Silvery-white hair flowed down. Black stockings hugged long legs—beautiful, mysterious.

A plain white mini-dress, no frills.

She'd appeared like a fairy descended, utterly out of place in this world.

Her?

Gujiajia's eyes widened.

The woman, wrist gripped, stared in stunned admiration.

That face!

So beautiful!

Even with cold eyes flashing disgust, she was breathtaking!

That look again.

Su Qingshan flung the woman's hand away, shoving her back.

"Jealous because big sister's bust beats yours? So you slander her for seducing your boyfriend?"

The girl's voice was icy, lazy, laced with subtle mockery.

The words snapped the woman back. Rage boiled over.

She was teaching Gujiajia a lesson—why interfere?

Just because she looked seductive, everyone took her side?

Today, she'd ruin Gujiajia for good!

She yanked the owner's arm, whining like a victim.

The owner stood frozen by the chaos!

She'd only wanted to keep talent—even told her girlfriend about this. How...

She felt her prized swan slipping away.

Seeing no reaction, the woman's hatred for Gujiajia deepened.

She turned back.

"She's the one seducing him! That fox-faced look—probably been with countless men..."

Su Qingshan's eyes hardened. A flash of crimson glowed in her irises!

In an instant, Su Qingshan kicked. A whoosh cut the air. The watching girls screamed.