Chapter 6 The Villa’s Grand Dining Hall

Chapter 6: The Manor's Luxurious Dining Hall

Butler Liu looked grave.

"In a moment, I will send you the Shang family's personnel files. This information absolutely must not be leaked.

If it gets out, you're all finished. Being fired would be the least of your worries; you'd face severe punishment. Even a beating is something you'd just have to endure.

Within the Shang Family Manor, the Shang family is the law. When it comes down to it, we're all just servants here, and we must obey orders absolutely, not daring to defy them in the slightest.

Forget about the rule of law. In the face of power, it means nothing. So, you must not disobey any order from the Shang family members. Otherwise, what awaits you... you understand."

His words sent a chill through everyone, and they barely dared to breathe.

Two of the girls, however, sneaked a glance, their gazes falling on that castle-like villa, a barely concealed hope in their eyes.

Their parents had drilled it into them before coming.

If they could catch the eye of Eldest Young Master Shang, it would be a meteoric rise to success.

It would lift their whole family up.

Countless people would fight tooth and nail for such an opportunity.

"A bit further ahead is the residence of the Second Young Lady, Shang Zixuan."

Butler Liu led the group forward, his tone softening slightly.

"Young Miss Zixuan has a bubbly and spirited personality and is very polite to people. When you encounter her, your attitude must be warm.

Don't be cold towards her, otherwise, when she throws a little tantrum, no one can calm her down.

She loves flowers and plants the most. The flowerbeds around here are her pride and joy. When passing by, don't you dare touch anything.

If you damage a rare variety, you could never pay for it."

"She also keeps a kitten named Chubby, which is very delicate and spoiled. When you see it, be extra careful around it. Don't bully it, and don't pet it randomly. If you get the cat dirty or hurt, you'll be in for a scolding and punishment."

"A bit further ahead, the brighter villa to the east belongs to the Third Young Master, Shang Nanzhou.

Third Young Master has a gentle and kind disposition, without much airs.

There aren't many rules here. The core principle is simply this: no matter where you are, no loud noises. Just do your job properly."

"We'll turn left here. This area is the residence of the Master and Madam. A bit further ahead is the Old Master's house.

For these areas, unless you're called for or unless there's urgent business, you absolutely must not wander around here. Avoid offending the elders, or you'll be in serious trouble."

"That over there is the outdoor swimming pool. That's Third Young Master's favorite spot to unwind. Don't go over there to play around if you have nothing to do.

That area is the golf course. Eldest Young Master can occasionally be found there.

Up ahead, there's a basketball court.

If you have free time and want some activity, you can go there. Usually, many nannies and bodyguards relax there.

The Shang family emphasizes a balance between work and rest.

When it's time to work, you must give it your all. When there's no work, you can rest in the dormitory or relax in the recreational areas within the manor.

We have a billiards room, indoor pool, and gym, but they are in staff-only areas, right over there at the far end. Remember the locations and don't trespass."

Everyone followed Butler Liu for over two hours.

There was a whole list of rules.

From the taboos of various areas to the preferences of each master.

He explained everything in great detail.

It wasn't until nearly 12:30 in the afternoon that they finally circled back to the accommodation villa.

Butler Liu pointed to an exquisitely luxurious villa next to the accommodation building and instructed solemnly:

"This is the residence of Young Master Shang Shaohao. Your interviews yesterday were held here.

Young Master Shaohao lives in the room on the far right of the second floor. At this hour, he has already left for school and is not home.

Your main job is to be ready to serve before he's even awake. You will likely need to be on duty on weekends as well."

"That's all for today's instructions.

In a moment, I'll have Brother Li and Cailan hand out the uniforms to you. You must wear them neatly during work hours and are not allowed to change clothes without permission.

The work schedule is on a rotation system. Only two people need to be on duty each day.

The other four can arrange their time freely.

It's essentially one day off every two days. The on-duty hours are from 7 AM to midnight.

During this time, the young master may need someone at any moment. You must stay near him and be ready to respond immediately."

He paused, then added:

"You also have a colleague named Cailan, the same Cailan from earlier. She has been with the young master the longest and understands his habits best. You can ask her about anything you don't understand.

Regarding salary, you will be paid normally even during your off-duty rotation days.

If you need to request leave, you must report it to me in advance.

Unauthorized absences, regardless of the reason, will result in immediate dismissal. Understood?"

The five quickly straightened up and replied in unison:

"Understood!"

Cheng Feng thought about it more and more, feeling this job's system was considerate.

One day off every two days? This kind of treatment was so luxurious he hardly dared to believe it.

Back at his previous boss's place.

He worked himself to the bone for a whole month just to get four days off.

And he had to get up before dawn every single day.

In comparison, this place was heaven.

Butler Liu looked at the group and added:

"If you want to stay at the estate tonight, you can. Those who want to go home may also leave. Be there tomorrow at 10 a.m. sharp outside the young master's villa."

"Yes," the five replied in unison.

Brother Li then came over carrying a stack of boxes.

He handed out ten sets apiece, sorted by size, including winter, summer, and fall outfits.

The summer uniform was a crisp white shirt paired with suit pants.

The fall outfit included an additional tailored suit jacket.

Plus a sleek black coat, the winter one was a thick, plush black wool coat—the fabric looked both warm and dignified, and wearing it would surely turn heads.

Cheng Feng felt the fabric; it was soft, fine, and had an excellent texture.

These clothes definitely weren't cheap.

He hadn't seen material this nice in over ten years.

The others looked at the brand-new clothes with calm expressions, not a ripple of surprise—clearly already accustomed to such things.

Next, Brother Li distributed work badges, his tone serious:

"You have to wear your badges properly while on duty, pinned to your collar. From now on, you'll need them to enter and exit the estate.

If you lose it, report immediately for a replacement card, otherwise you won't be able to get through the main gate."

"Understood," everyone replied, taking and storing their badges.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, you're free to go. Those staying in the dormitory today, report to me." Brother Li said.

Fang Xuran and Luo Jun exchanged a glance.

They hadn't originally intended to stay in the dormitory.

But their families had specifically instructed them to stay put at the estate, so they had no choice but to remain.

The other two girls quickly said they would stay as well.

Their eyes lit up with anticipation, thinking they could explore the estate in the evening and perhaps run into the eldest or third young master.

Cheng Feng had brought all his things.

Naturally, he had to stay too.

After Brother Li reminded them of a few precautions, he let them do their own thing.

Fang Xuran and Luo Jun took their luggage to buy daily necessities.

They had only brought clothes and shoes.

They hadn't brought basics like toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Cheng Feng returned to the dormitory alone and began organizing his things.

The wardrobe came with hangers.

The old hangers he had brought were actually unnecessary, so he stacked them neatly in a corner.

He put his toiletries on the spacious bathroom counter, which had more than enough space.

It took a full hour of tidying before the room felt properly settled.

Looking at his tidy little corner, Cheng Feng felt particularly at ease.

With nothing else to do, he sat on the living room sofa.

Pulling out his phone, he saw it was already almost 2 p.m.

He suddenly remembered what Butler Liu had said.

Sometime between noon and 3 p.m.

They could go to the staff cafeteria.

The food was free.

Cheng Feng immediately stood up and headed toward the cafeteria, following the route he had memorized earlier.

He hadn't gone far when two black Maybachs slowly drove past.

In the back seat of the first car, by the window, sat an exceptionally handsome young man, his eyes slightly lowered.

His profile was sharp and distinct, an aura of cool, restrained aloofness surrounding him, his fair complexion making his features even more striking.

Though he looked only about eighteen or nineteen, he carried a strong presence of authority, exuding an overwhelming sense of pressure.

That person seemed to notice his gaze, slightly turning his head, his cool eyes sweeping over—devoid of emotion—before quickly looking away.

Cheng Feng's heart tightened, instantly recognizing him.

He'd seen a photo in the materials Butler Liu gave out.

Eldest Young Master Shang, Shang Xu.

Without overthinking it, he continued walking.

Suddenly, two suppressed gasps came from behind him—the two girls who had come with him:

"That's the eldest young master of the Shang family, right? He's so handsome, even younger than me, and his presence is so strong!"

"As expected of someone in a high position. I heard he's also a top student—so outstanding."

Cheng Feng glanced back; it was the two girls who would be caring for the young master with him.

As soon as he entered the staff cafeteria, Cheng Feng was stunned.

This place didn't look like a staff cafeteria at all—the decor was exquisite and luxurious, more impressive than the high-end restaurants he had seen on TV.

The cafeteria was crowded with people.

He hadn’t expected so many people at this time of day.

A rough count showed at least two hundred.

If it were noon, there would probably have been even more.

So many people enjoying such good pay and perks—truly the mark of a top-tier family.

The food blew his expectations out of the water.

Chinese and Western dishes were everywhere.

Plus all sorts of desserts and drinks, all you could eat.

Cheng Feng picked up a tray and selected some dishes he had never tried before:

salmon, avocado and scrambled egg salad, a portion of pan-fried steak, and a glass of milk.

He took a bite of the salmon—its texture was rich and buttery, almost like fatty pork.

It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t particularly impressive either.

He didn’t care for it much, but he slowly finished it anyway.

The salad was refreshing and tasty.

The steak, however, was especially to his liking—tender, juicy, and utterly satisfying with every bite.

Even after all that, he still felt hungry.

He was a growing boy and needed to eat a lot.

He went back for a chicken leg rice bowl and a bowl of seaweed soup, polishing them off completely.

Rubbing his full, round belly,

Cheng Feng felt completely satisfied.

This job was awesome.

Great pay, great food.

If he could hold onto this job, his mother’s medical expenses would no longer be a problem.

He might even be able to save a considerable amount of money.

Thirty thousand a month meant 360,000 a year, with room and board covered. He barely had any expenses—just a bit for daily necessities.

That meant pretty much all of that 300,000-plus could go straight to his mom's medical bills.

His mother was sure to get better!