Finest Servant Chapter 33

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Chapter 33 Passing Three Trials (Part 2)

Upon entering the third chamber, Lin Wanrong found himself unexpectedly facing three n in their fifties, all dressed in plain green robes and small hats, leaving no doubt that they were household servants. The trio was engaged in a lively discussion, but as soon as Lin Wanrong appeared, they halted their conversation and turned their collective gaze upon him.

A long silence followed, with the three old n continuing to stare at Lin Wanrong, their eyes flashing with amusent. Puzzled by their behavior, Lin Wanrong examined himself. Apart from his slightly dirty clothes from the earlier scuffle with Dong Qingshan and the others, there seed to be nothing particularly noteworthy about him.

Could it be because of my good looks? Lin Wanrong pondered. He was quite pleased with his appearance, but his aim was to attract young won, not these wrinkled old n.

Growing increasingly agitated by their intense, unyielding stares, Lin Wanrong defiantly locked eyes with the three n. Their eyes t in an intense, unblinking standoff, neither side willing to back down. Eventually, Lin Wanrong boldly pulled up a small stool and sat down right in front of the trio, his fierce gaze surpassing even theirs.

"This kid, shaless" After what felt like an eternity, one of the old n finally spoke, a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"This kid, extrely shaless" The second old man echoed, similarly impressed.

The third old man nodded approvingly at Lin Wanrong and said, "Your shalessness reminds of myself in my younger days."

Feeling rather insignificant in the presence of such brazen elders, Lin Wanrong realized his own sense of sha was far too thin.

"Shalessness is a fundantal quality for a senior household servant," the first old man unabashedly declared. "Young man, you have the ttle. I see in you a reflection of my younger selfa rising star in the world of household servants. Trust , you're destined to beco an exceptional servant."

Lin Wanrong silently scoffed at the eccentric trio. The second old man continued, "Congratulations, you have successfully passed all the tests. If you are willing, you can beco an honorable household servant in the Xiao family mansion at any ti."

"Wait, wait," Lin Wanrong hastily interjected. "Could one of you kindly explain what's going on here?"

The third old man chuckled, "Of course. You want to know what these three tests are about, right? Hehe, let explain. The first test is to select literate servants. We don't want illiterate ones. The second test is to find quick-witted and nimble servants. We don't want slow-witted ones. As for the third test, it is overseen by the three of us, the most outstanding household servants of the Xiao family. This is the most important test. First, we evaluate the candidate's appearance. As you know, the Xiao family is prestigious, and anyone unsightly should consider plastic surgery before returning. Second, we assess their character. For those with exceptionally honest and reliable character, we need them to guard the storeroom. We can trust that they won't steal from it. As for soone like you, hehe, you're a rare and highly sought-after talent, suitable for any role except the storeroom."

Annoyed by the insinuation that his character was flawed, Lin Wanrong's face showed a hint of indignation. The old man quickly added, "Don't worry, we're not doubting your character. For soone like you, we won't judge you based on character."

"You an to say I have no character?" Lin Wanrong snapped.

"Hehe, I didn't say that," the old man replied. "In fact, we haven't seen a person with such thick skin as yours in many years. The mont we saw you, we were struck by a sense of awe, as if we were looking at ourselves in our younger days. We believe that with ticulous guidance and ti, you will surely beco the brightest star in the world of household servants. Your future is boundless and full of possibilities."

After finishing his speech, the old man laughed heartily, his expression suggesting that he considered himself a talent scout and Lin Wanrong a rare gem.

Sighing resignedly, Lin Wanrong realized that he would have to continue cultivating his thick-skinned skill. Judging by the deanor of these three n, as long as he was part of the Xiao family mansion, they would likely have him under their control.

The three old n each introduced themselves. It turned out they weren't exaggerating; they had been with the Xiao family for three to four decades, since the ti of the family's patriarch. The first old man was a ten-ti champion of the Xiao family cooking competition, the second was a skilled craftsman well-versed in woodworking and masonry, a multiple recipient of the prestigious "Lu Ban Golden Award." The third old man, known as a flower enthusiast, excelled in planting flowers and trees and was a recipient of the Xiao family's Labor dal.

The three old n were all quite interested in Lin Wanrong, each clamoring for him to follow in their footsteps so that their unique skills could be passed on.

Lin Wanrong, however, had no interest in these pursuits. He only wanted to spend a quiet year here to repay Old Wei's kindness and then move on. Seeing the old n arguing over him, Lin Wanrong grew impatient and asked, "What's all the fuss about? Who's in charge here?"

The third old man, Uncle Fu, who had the thickest skin of the three, chuckled. "Your shalessness resembles my youthful deanor," he had said earlier, which had irritated Lin Wanrong the most. Through the previous introductions, Lin Wanrong had learned his na was Uncle Fu.

Uncle Fu explained, "As long as you pass the first two tests and are approved by the three of us, there's no problem. We'll simply report to the young mistress, and you can sign the indenture agreent directly with us."

The young mistress they ntioned was Madam Xiao. These three n had been with the Xiao family patriarch for a long ti and had grown accustod to addressing her as such since they had seen her marry into the family.

"Indenture agreent?" Lin Wanrong's heart skipped a beat upon hearing those words. "So, does that an I'll be a servant to the Xiao family for the rest of my life?"

"Of course," Uncle Fu confidently replied. "Once you sign the indenture agreent, you'll beco an honorable mber of the Xiao household, holding a lifelong golden rice bowl. Your entire life will belong to the Xiao family. Living, you are their servant; dying, you are their ghost. It's an honor many people can only dream of. Madam will even grant you the Xiao surna, so you'll no longer be Lin San but Xiao San instead."

"Xiao San?" Lin Wanrong exclaid. "For the rest of my life?"

Despite all his calculations, Lin Wanrong had forgotten that becoming a household servant in soone else's ho required signing an indenture agreent, essentially belonging to them for life, with no one-year term.

He couldn't accept the idea of changing his surna to Xiao, as his sense of male pride was strong. "Can I be a contract employee instead?" Lin Wanrong asked, his eyes gleaming with a sudden idea.

"Contract employee?" The three old n cried out in unison, baffled. "What in the world is a contract employee?"

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