Xia Yihan silently observed the butler's expression, knowing that according to his own thoughts, he would definitely not want her to stay, feeling that she was causing him trouble. His expression seemed to have made up his mind, and once he spoke, it would be difficult to take back. Seeing this situation, even if she admitted her mistake, the butler would not easily let her go. Xia Yihan took a step forward and asked softly, 'I remember when we came in, it was Mr. Ye himself who called our names. If someone is to be dismissed, shouldn't he agree to it?' She always had a feeling that although Mr. Ye was making things difficult for her, he would not let her go, although she couldn't quite put her finger on the reason. The butler's face looked very unpleasant, as if to say that his words were useless. He glared at Xia Yihan darkly and said harshly, 'Do you think I really dare not fire you?' Just then, he heard Ye Zimo's indifferent voice coming through his earpiece. 'For those maids, if anyone makes a mistake, punish them to work the night shift in the hall for a consecutive week.' The butler walked a few steps to the side and said in a low voice, 'Mr. Ye, Xia Yihan is too much. She has repeatedly offended you. Today, she actually cut her newly issued uniform herself, so I want to fire her. What do you think...' 'Do I need to repeat what I just said?' Ye Zimo's voice grew even colder. The butler carefully pondered what he had just said and then realized that what he meant was probably directed at Xia Yihan. He had been confused by Xia Yihan's behavior, how could he not have understood his words? He quickly adjusted his emotions and said respectfully, 'Yes! Mr. Ye, punish her to keep watch in the hall at night.'

The butler walked back to the front of the line, reluctance written all over his face, and said, 'Xia Yihan, you've damaged your uniform, so starting tonight, you'll have to work consecutive night shifts in the hall for a week.' Xia Yihan let out a sigh of relief and whispered, 'Thank you!' 'Also, continue to mop the floor!' 'Okay!' 'And, figure out a way to deal with your clothes yourself, they must look like everyone else's.' He wanted to see how she would manage; if she couldn't, he'd think of other ways to deal with her. He didn't believe she could endure it; eventually, she'd have to ask to leave. 'I will.' Working the night shift in the hall was the closest place to the young master. If he suddenly felt like it at night, he could take advantage of the proximity... Fang Lina, Zhao Tianai, and Sun Mengmeng were immediately filled with jealousy. If they had known that tearing their clothes would get them into the hall, they would have ripped their own clothes to shreds, and wouldn't have let her get away with it. Damn Xia Yihan, why was she always so lucky? With that matter settled, the butler arranged for them to continue working, deliberately assigning Xia Yihan the dirtiest and hardest tasks, but no matter what he asked her to do, she accepted it quietly. As noon approached, the butler received a notice that Mr. Hai had arrived. All the maids tidied up their appearance and, along with most of the security staff, lined up at the entrance of the hall. A man dressed in a light blue casual suit entered the hall under the escort of Ye family security. 'Mr. Hai, good afternoon!'

The maids greeted in unison with precision. Hai Zhixuan's gaze swept subtly over the maids' downturned faces, pausing briefly on Xia Yihan's before quickening his pace. Approaching Ye Zimo, he patted his shoulder and smiled, "Isn't this a bit too grand?" Ye Zimo replied indifferently, "This is nothing; welcoming the confidential secretary of the provincial chamber of commerce, I find it somewhat modest." Hai Zhixuan leaned close and whispered, "It's not like your old man to travel with such a large entourage. Are you deliberately making things difficult for him, or for me?" Ye Zimo didn't take up his words, instead giving a meaningful smile and saying, "Please take your seat, Mr. Hai." In the spacious and bright European-style dining room, Ye Zimo gestured for Hai Zhixuan to sit at a large Western dining table that could accommodate more than twenty people. The table was already filled with a variety of exquisite dishes from end to end. Hai Zhixuan glanced at the table and said loudly, "Sitting here, the pressure is too great, isn't it? Just looking at it makes one full. Don't you have a smaller place where we can eat?" Ye Zimo immediately ordered in a deep voice, "Select some of the key dishes and move them to the pavilion in the backyard; we'll go there in ten minutes." The butler immediately arranged for security personnel and maids to get to work. Xia Yihan was so busy that she didn't have time to pay attention to Hai Zhixuan, and he didn't look at her again. The roof and surroundings of the pavilion in the backyard were covered with a lot of green vegetation, placing the entire pavilion in the coolest spot of the vast estate.

Even in summer, it is a cool place. Ye Zimo and Hai Zhixuan sat down in front of the mahogany table in the pavilion. After all, there was limited space in the pavilion, so it was impossible for all the maids to stand by the side. Ye Zimo instructed Fang Lina and Xia Yihan to stay by the table to serve the dishes, while the others stood outside the pavilion at a slightly farther distance. Hai Zhixuan glanced inside and outside the pavilion and said jokingly, "You really know how to enjoy life with such beautiful maids here." Ye Zimo smiled indifferently and replied, "Beautiful? Do you like any of them? I can give her to you. How about this one?" Saying this, he pointed at Xia Yihan. This kind of humiliation was something Xia Yihan had never encountered before. Even though she had a difficult fate since childhood, there was never a moment as embarrassing as this. She subconsciously bit her lip and raised her head in shame and anger, her face flushed red, looking at Ye Zimo, and her peripheral vision also swept over Hai Zhixuan. Since Hai Zhixuan entered the Ye residence, she had been fully focused on her work, and this was the first time she had looked at him. That familiar face made her forget her previous embarrassment. She couldn't believe her eyes as she stared at that handsome face. Yes, it was really him. Taking advantage of Ye Zimo's words, Hai Zhixuan also exchanged a glance with her, then smiled faintly and casually avoided the topic that made Xia Yihan embarrassed. "I think your dried tangerine peel wild game stew is really good," he said, then turned his head and asked Xia Yihan, "Could you be so kind as to serve me some more?"

Every glance exchanged between him and Xia Yihan was clearly observed by Ye Zimo, who always wore the polite smile befitting a host on his face, appearing extremely composed. Fang Lina felt that Xia Yihan's gaze at Hai Zhixuan was inappropriate, surely trying to seduce him again. The Crown Prince disliked her being too forward, and if he discovered her attempting to seduce a guest, would she not have to leave? Thinking of this, she took the opportunity when Xia Yihan filled a small bowl with dishes and was about to serve it to Hai Zhixuan, and stuck out her foot to trip Xia Yihan. Xia Yihan had not anticipated this at all, and the bowl of dishes she was holding spilled straight onto Hai Zhixuan...