You Mingxu let out a light scoff and was about to speak when Chen Feng continued, "I've already rented the apartment next to yours. My nanny, chef, and driver will all live there, ready to come at your call. Three meals a day for you and Teacher Yin will be prepared and delivered. The chef is the head cook at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The apartment will be cleaned daily while you're out, and all household chores will be taken care of. It won't add the slightest burden to your daily life."
You Mingxu was momentarily stunned and didn't respond.
Leaving aside everything else, having someone clean the apartment and handle all the chores every day, plus a Michelin-starred chef...
Chen Feng went on, "Teacher Yin's mental state is indeed immature now, and he can't be without you. To thank you for your efforts, we'll provide a monthly service fee of 30,000 yuan, deposited directly into your account. If you spend holidays with Teacher Yin, there's an additional 5,000 yuan holiday bonus each time."
At this, You Mingxu laughed out loud, "Trying to buy my time with money? Sorry, not for sale." Provoked by his words, her mind became completely clear. What kind of situation was this? If she really took this mentally troubled person into her life, there would likely be endless troubles ahead. Moreover, Yin Feng was already very dependent on her. If they lived together and he became even more attached, what then?
And in the future, if that mature scoundrel regained his senses, what would happen then?
Subconsciously, she resisted such a scenario.
"Are you finished?" You Mingxu said. "If you're done, take him away."
Chen Feng also felt some regret, realizing that bringing up money had been a misstep. This policewoman was different from the women who used to chase after Yin Feng. Some of them had been aloof too, but when money was mentioned, their expressions would change somewhat. This one, however, had clear, frank eyes, tinged with a cold disdain.
The more disdainful she was, the more Chen Feng felt that entrusting Yin Feng to her was the right choice.
Chen Feng smiled and said, "Don't be angry. I misspoke. Let's not talk about money. You saved Teacher Yin and so many others in Tibet without expecting anything in return. You're a good police officer, truly upright and honorable. I was being vulgar. I'm sorry!"
These words were somewhat more agreeable, and You Mingxu remained silent.
Chen Feng, observing her reaction, cautiously pressed further, "But look, Teacher Yin is very dependent on you now. I can't lock him up, and even if I tried, it wouldn't work. Even if I take him back today, tomorrow—or maybe even tonight—he'll run out to find you. Should we let him sleep in the hallway again? Teacher Yin has always been stubborn. Even with his mind unclear now, I bet he'd do this every day. That would only harass you and disrupt your life, right? Your apartment has two bedrooms anyway, and one is empty. Why not let him have one room, as if you're sharing the rent? If we go along with his wishes, his condition might improve faster. Wouldn't that be a win-win?"
You Mingxu glanced at him, her gaze half-smiling. Chen Feng knew she was strikingly beautiful and had a cold demeanor. Under her scrutiny, he felt somewhat uneasy and instinctively turned to look toward the balcony.
You Mingxu followed his gaze.
That guy had, at some point, sat down with his back to them. The balcony railing now blocked his view entirely. He hung his head low but didn't turn around, sitting perfectly still.You Mingxu thought: He actually knew that his assistant was negotiating with her, deciding his fate.
She averted her gaze, the sensation akin to a small sun persistently glowing in the corner of her vision, yet she refused to look at it.
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