The laundry shop was actually out of business. Pamela had hired workers at first, and she didn't plan to do the washing, ironing, etc. herself.
There has been a lack of business and the workers' wages have not been paid, so they have all resigned. According to Wang Da'an, there are still workers asking Pamela for their wages.
In the laundry shop, the huge washing machine seemed to have been there for some time. The clothes were stuffed into the washing machine from the middle cylinder, which was somewhat similar to the large-capacity washing machines of later generations.
Pamela and her daughter lived behind the laundry. Their living room was elegantly decorated, with inner and outer rooms. The outer room was for entertaining guests. On the glass coffee table were beautiful blue crystal vases and bouquets of fresh roses.
Lu Ming sat down on the sofa next to the coffee table, and Pamela made a cup of fragrant coffee and brought it to him.
After taking a shower and changing into fluffy, fragrant, snow-white pajamas, Bisi snuggled up to Lu Ming, looking reluctant to let go.
"Lawyer Lu, take a look at this..." Pamela handed over a lawyer's letter and said angrily, "I was cheated of this machine. It broke down not long after I used it, and I spent a lot of money to repair it. All my savings were spent on this machine."
“The machine was purchased from a trading company called Fengshun.”
"I talked to Wang Da'an, and after he communicated with Fengshun Trading Company, he told me there was no good solution."
"But a few days ago, I received this lawyer's letter from Fengshun Trading Company asking me to stop spreading comments that were unfavorable to them, otherwise they would sue me for defamation."
Lu Ming frowned slightly when he saw the letter, and after thinking for a while he asked, "Do you have a contract to buy this machine?"
"Yes, yes!" Pamela entered the inner room and soon took out an iron box filled with various documents.
Including the contract for purchasing the large washing machine, the subsequent repair documents, etc.
"The contract doesn't specify how long this machine can be used?" Lu Ming flipped through the contract.
"Yes, it's not written in the contract, but the contracting representative of Fengshun Trading Company assured me that the machine can be used for at least three years."
"But Wang Daan said that although verbal promises are also legally binding, there was no one else around at the time, so if Fengshun Trading Company doesn't acknowledge the verbal promise, there's nothing we can do."
As she spoke, Pamela sighed softly.
At this time, the phone on the table next to her rang. Pamela stood up gracefully, answered the phone, and said, "Mr. Lu, Wang Daan wants to see you."
Wang Daan called and said that Li Guan’s office assistant had just called the law firm to inform them that Li Guan suddenly had something to do in the evening, so the agreement with lawyer Lu Qianxing could only be discussed later.
I don’t know how Wang Daan could have thought that he might be here.
Lu Ming was relieved. That old lady was not an easy person to get along with, so it was better that he didn't have to go to socialize with her.
"Let me think about this case. But you, please stop speaking ill of this trading company. It's completely useless." Flipping through these documents, Lu Ming shook his head helplessly.
"Tsk, who cares about them? They are just guilty!" Pamela's eyes flashed with contempt, "The small vendors in Central China are all so despicable and shameless!"
Lu Ming rubbed his nose, "There are still many good people!"
Pamela bit her red lips but didn't refute him.
Lu Ming turned to look at Bisi, "From now on, don't go to work or anything like that. You should study hard at such a young age! Adults should take care of adult matters."
Bisi hid her little head behind Lu Ming, listening to what he said and secretly looking at her mother's expression.
Obviously, she knew that if Uncle Lu was not here, she would be punished. Today had been a mess, and her mother would definitely get angry when no outsider was around.
Lu Ming looked at Pamela again, "Bis is very sensible, don't blame her. But for you, it's not a long-term solution to run this laundry shop." He wanted to say something else, but felt that it was too much to talk about, so he stood up and said, "Okay, I'm leaving!"
Said to Bisi: "I live upstairs, you are welcome to come and play anytime. There is a sister upstairs, you can keep her company when you have nothing to do."
"Uncle, I want to go now." Bisi also jumped off the sofa, and quickly stuffed her little feet in white socks into the fluffy slippers, but she held Lu Ming's hand and refused to let go.
"Stop messing around!" Pamela's charming green eyes immediately turned into a majestic look that frightened her daughter.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Just let her go. She must have been scared these past two days. She doesn't have many friends. Her sister upstairs doesn't have many friends either. I think they can go together." Zhen's mental age is probably not much different from Bisi's.
Pamela hesitated for a moment and asked, "Has that disgusting fat man moved away?"
Lu Ming smiled and said, "My family lives upstairs now. Oh, I bought this small building."
Pamela was startled, then nodded slightly and said, "Is your wife here too? I should go and visit her out of courtesy." She said to Bis, "You go first. I'll bake some pumpkin pie and bring it up."
Bisi cheered, and Lu Ming smiled and said, "Don't be so polite." He knew that this was the Western tradition of welcoming neighbors, by giving them desserts or something.
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When Pamela came up with a large plate of pumpkin pie, Zhen and Bisi were watching TV with great interest. It was a soap opera with a lot of snow and the picture quality would have been unbearable in the previous life.
But Zhen and Bisi were watching with great interest. They both had a low sense of humor, unlike Lu Ming who had been bombarded with all kinds of comedy gags and funny jokes in his previous life.
Princess Bisi laughed non-stop, sometimes even laughing so hard that she snuggled into Zhen's arms, and Zhen would chuckle from time to time.
Lu Ming watched helplessly. Could it be so funny to see two idiots performing some boring actions on the screen
However, seeing Zhen and Bisi become like real sisters in such a short time, I felt very happy.
Zhen was very wary of outsiders, but it was obvious that the little girl, Bisi, made her feel that she posed no threat and that she could get along with her without worry.
When I'm not around, Zhen won't be so lonely, and we can take care of each other.
Pamela brought pumpkin pie, and even Zhen didn't hear it, so Lu Ming went to open the door.
Lu Ming coughed, "Hanzhu, come here, this is Mrs. Pamela, Bis's mother, she lives downstairs, we are neighbors."
Zhen cried out, stood up hastily, walked over quickly, stood beside Lu Ming, bowed slightly to Pamela, secretly looked at Lu Ming's face, and whispered: "My concubine has forgotten herself, please don't be angry, Master."
Pamela was a little surprised. Mrs. Lu was too stunning and beautiful, wasn't she? Wearing this traditional Central Continent costume, she looked like a fairy from a classical painting. Her gorgeous dress and beautiful face made the surroundings lose all color. Even women couldn't help but admire her. Is there such a beauty in the world
He was just about to compliment Mrs. Lu on how beautiful she was, but after hearing what Zhen said and looking at Lu Ming's emerald eyes, there was a hint of contempt.
Lu Ming was helpless, knowing that Pamela thought from Zhen's words that Zhen was his concubine.
Westerners believe in monogamy and are very dissatisfied with some customs that are still retained by Chinese people today.
Lu Ming rubbed his nose, as if he was suddenly back in the 21st century, where cheating and being unfaithful were despised by others.
"Come in and sit down!" Lu Ming said as he walked in, "Hanzhu, I just ordered a few dishes. Go watch TV and don't worry about anything. I have something serious to discuss with Madam Pamela."
Zhen nodded slightly, but after Lu Ming and Pamela went to the balcony, she still made some fragrant tea and brought it over.
"Regarding the dispute between you and Fengshun Trading Company, I think we can ask them to pay some compensation, but the amount should not be very much..."
Pamela's eyes lit up, "Then please help me write a lawyer's letter and ask them to stop harassing me!" Obviously, this matter was too infuriating. Not only was she deceived, but she was also threatened by the other party's lawyer's letter. It was an unprecedented humiliation. But despite this, she did not use overly radical words.
Lu Ming nodded. "However, even if the other party pays you some money, I'm afraid it won't be able to sustain your current life for too long. Bisi is studying at an aristocratic school in Beiguan, right? Also, your rent is about to expire. I see you have a telephone downstairs, the monthly rent must be quite high..."
Pamela was silent and nodded gently: "Even if I can compensate some money, I have to pay the previous workers their overdue wages first. Can you give me some time to pay my rent?"
If it was someone else from Central China, Pamela would never ask for permission, as that would be too disrespectful. But for some reason, it seemed that she did not feel embarrassed to ask the young man in front of her, as if the young man was already in a higher position.
Perhaps it was because I had just helped her and solved a huge problem for her, which made her not so strong psychologically.
Lu Ming nodded: "The rent is easy to talk about, but to be honest, I don't think it's necessary to keep this laundry business going."
Pamela lowered her head and said nothing.
This is how business is. No matter how much money you lose, as long as the business is still there, you still have hope. But if everything ends, you will lose everything and there will be no chance of recovery.
"Miss Pamela, here's the thing. I have a job opportunity for you. You can be my personal assistant. How about a monthly salary of 80 yuan? All holidays will be normal."
Pamela immediately looked up and looked at Lu Ming in surprise, her deep blue eyes showing some vigilance.
Lu Ming said, "It's like this. I just registered a technology company and I need someone I trust to help me keep an eye on it. Mainly to help apply for patents or buy and sell patents. Don't worry, you don't have to make any decisions. I will personally receive valuable guests. All you have to do is leave their information and I will screen the valuable guests myself."
As he spoke, Lu Ming sneered in his heart. He hired her not because she was "trustworthy", of course, but because of her identity as a Western noblewoman.
When the guests see that this technology company has a Western employee, especially a supermodel-level Western beauty with an aristocratic air, they will naturally look up to their own company and have more confidence in it, even if their company seems small.
Moreover, considering Pamela's knowledge and experience, I think there is no one better than her among the clerks applying for the position in a small new company like mine at this stage.
There is nothing wrong with Pamela except that she is out of touch with reality, and new technology companies really don't need to be down-to-earth.
You will be exposed to the latest technological products and ideas.
"I need to think about it..." Pamela subconsciously wanted to refuse, but wanted to take a tactful approach.
It was already difficult for her to accept working for others, let alone working for the people of Central China. That was too absurd, especially for her who came from an aristocratic family.
Lu Ming took out the car key of the Snow Dragon Phantom and said with a smile: "If you agree, you can drive this car, whether you want to go in and out or meet guests, it can be regarded as the face of our company."
Pamela was stunned, and her deep blue eyes looked at the car keys with a strange light.
Obviously, jewelry, supercars, and anything that belongs to a woman have a fatal attraction, unless the woman is a non-human like Zhen who has been completely brainwashed.
"Actually, you can give it a try first. I also have a one-month trial period for you. If we're compatible, we can come together. If not, we can leave, right?"
Pamela shook her head. "Mr. Lu, I'm really sorry. I refuse! If you don't want to help me anymore, I won't blame you. You've helped me and Bisi a lot. I will find a way to repay you, but not by working for you, because you didn't assess my ability at all. Moreover, using a luxury car to seduce me makes me very uneasy. I don't know what your real intention is in hiring me."
Lu Ming was stunned for a moment, then smiled. It seemed that he had misunderstood some bad intentions. As a Westerner, he spoke very directly.
"Okay, but we are still neighbors living on the same floor as each other, so just ignore what I said. Since I've agreed to your lawsuit, I won't go back on my word." He was too lazy to explain that it was not what he thought, and there was no point in explaining.
Moreover, he had a little more respect for the Western beauty in front of him, thinking that he had just taken the car keys, which exacerbated the misunderstanding.
I didn't think much about it, I just felt that driving was too tiring and I urgently needed a driver. Pamela thought that if she had a luxury car to travel and pick up her daughter, it would be much more convenient and a good thing for her. Moreover, it would be more valuable for her to drive this car to meet guests.
However, she didn't expect to be misunderstood and thought that she was trying to seduce him with a luxury car, so she refused even more firmly. While it was funny, she couldn't help but respect her more.
Of course, there is no need to explain. For many things, the more you explain, the deeper the misunderstanding may become.
At this time, the doorbell rang, and from the voice, it turned out that the dinner was delivered.
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The meal was very rich.
Duck and taro balls, Zhang's crab meat box, braised chalcedony, three treasures of partridge, etc., six dishes and one soup, all are local specialties, full of color, aroma and taste, which make people's appetite whetted at the sight.
At Zhen's enthusiastic persuasion, Pamela and Bisi also stayed.
Pamela was very graceful, tasting the food slowly with a knife and fork. Bis did the same, holding a small knife and fork and eating slowly in small bites. Although she looked like she wanted to wolf it down, she also learned from her mother and tasted the food in small bites, which looked very cute.
Zhen was even more so. She focused all her attention on serving Lu Ming and just tasted a few vegetables.
Looking at these three, Lu Ming felt helpless. The meal was not lively at all, and there was no atmosphere of eating and drinking.
However, it seemed that I had only tasted a few of the flavors lightly.
No one was talking, only the slight sound of knives and forks hitting plates.
I guess from the perspective of outsiders, the four of us are all the same kind of people.
"Ms. Zhen, are you used to living here? I don't know about the future, can I ask you to go shopping?" Pamela broke the silence at the dinner table.
"I don't like shopping." Zhen smiled gently.
Pamela looked at her deeply and said with a smile, "Then I'll help you arrange for someone from the department store to come to your home for service. Mr. Lu is very rich, so you don't have to save money for him."
Zhen nodded gently: "That's fine, I can choose some fabrics and make some new clothes for you."
Pamela was speechless and thought that if you let the department store come to your home, they must be choosing ready-made clothes. You have already paid the door-to-door service fee, so why do you care about saving a few dollars on making the clothes
However, Zhen asked Lu Ming happily: "Master, can I ask someone to send up some cloth?" She was certainly not trying to save money. Since she was a child, she had never had any concept of money. Her master was naturally the best man in the world, so what did money mean to her
Lu Ming smiled and thought to himself that you two are really talking at cross purposes, you are from completely different worlds and have two different ways of thinking.
It would be fun if you made friends.