Life is full of surprises, An Junxi witnessed quite a magnificent scene.
A woman in her forties ran out frantically. She had lost one of her high heels, making her stagger with each step. Despite her proper attire, she was covered in paint just like An Junxi. Her hair was disheveled, resembling a bird's nest, probably glued together by either chewing gum or glue.
A group of staff followed her, including the receptionist who had been apologizing tirelessly.
The woman was not listening at all, continually repeating, "He's a devil! A devil! I can't teach him, no amount of money can make me teach him!"
The scene was extremely chaotic.
An Junxi shifted her gaze to the little boy, seeing his devilish smile, it was easy to guess that he was the "devil" the woman spoke of.
Ultimately, the art center staff failed to stop the woman from leaving. She cursed as she drove away.
Only then did the receptionist notice An Junxi, another victim.
More apologies followed, though she didn't dare to scold the boy, only instructing him to sit aside, saying, "We've notified your caretaker, they'll be here to pick you up soon."
The boy remained silent, continuing to play with the paint.
The receptionist left him under the supervision of a male security guard to prevent further mischief and escorted An Junxi to the restroom to clean up.
Using a wet wipe to wipe her face while looking in the mirror, An Junxi noticed the receptionist's exhausted expression and asked curiously, "Whose child is this, who dares not to scold him even after creating such a fuss?"
In the education industry, dealing with all kinds of unruly children is a major challenge. If these kids have indulgent parents backing them, it becomes even more troublesome. An Junxi could understand her situation.
The receptionist seemed to have found a kindred spirit. After washing her face, she said, "Of course, no one dares to scold him. Do you know who his father is?"
"Is he the richest man in the world?"
"Not to that extent, but close enough. He's the Young Master of the Gu Group, President Gu Yikun's son. Who would dare to offend him? And President Gu is friends with our boss. That teacher we just hired with great effort, a renowned artist, have won numerous awards. This was already the ninth teacher driven away by Young Master Gu."
An Junxi clicked her tongue.
The dream coastal property she longed for was owned entirely by the Gu Family.
The Gu Family differed from typical wealthy families. It was a prestigious family that accumulated its legacy through generations of ups and downs, holding an unshakable position in both the business and political realms. It could be said they truly wielded power.
She sighed and said, "I didn't expect children from the Gu Family to be so... unconventional. I thought kids from such families would be well-mannered and educated."
The receptionist smiled wearily, wanting to say something but ultimately just shook her head slightly, "Forget it, we can't judge the wealthy. I'll find you a set of clothes to change into."
She left after saying so.
An Junxi sighed, using several packs of wet wipes to clean herself up completely. She simply washed and dried her hair, then changed into the clothes brought by the receptionist. Finally, she was fit to face others again.
"Thank you for the clothes. I will wash them and bring them back."
The receptionist said, "No need, they're not expensive. Consider it a small apology gift from our center."
An Junxi insisted, "I will still return them." Unable to finalize the contract today, she needed a reason to come back.
The receptionist understood An Junxi's intent but didn't expose her, "Alright, then give me a call before you come to check if our director is in."
An Junxi thanked her profusely, "Thank you so much."
"It's nothing, you're welcome."
The receptionist intended to see her out but was interrupted by a phone call midway, "I'll see you to here, Miss An."
"Okay, you go ahead."
An Junxi walked into the lobby, not seeing the young master of the Gu Family anywhere, assuming he had been picked up.
She made a turn towards the break room, intending to have a drink before leaving, unexpectedly finding the little devil there.
The little devil sat quietly, sipping water. Seeing An Junxi enter, he lazily lifted his eyelids to glance at her, then continued drinking.
One had to admit, the little guy looked quite pleasant and attractive when quiet, almost as handsome as his father.
Wait, what am I thinking?
An Junxi shook her head, how could she overlook his devilish actions just because he was good-looking? An Junxi, are you that dumb? You're lowering the national IQ!
She scoffed at herself, poured a glass of water, and sat across from the little devil, swallowing a few sips to clear her throat.
The little devil looked up at her.
An Junxi didn't back down, coldly returning his gaze.
The little devil's eyes began to gleam with mischievous light, a barely noticeable smile playing at his lips.
An Junxi's guard went up. The next moment, the little devil splashed water towards her, but she was ready, grabbing a painting board to shield herself. The water splashed onto the board, dripping onto the table.
The little devil shrugged, showing no remorse for his actions.
An Junxi was instantly incensed. She heavily put down the board, "Gu Jinxiu, no matter how rich your family is, you can't be rude to strangers. Didn't your family teach you that?"
Gu Jinxiu opened his mouth but didn't speak, looking at An Junxi nonchalantly as if she were a nagging aunt.
An Junxi scanned the break room. Good, no cameras.
She smiled darkly.
For the first time, Gu Jinxiu showed a change in expression, looking at An Junxi warily, "Ugly woman, what do you want?"
An Junxi's mouth twitched. She usually didn't bully children, but unruly kids were an exception.
She swiftly caught the boy trying to escape, stuffing something into his mouth before he could shout, and pushed him into a chair.
"Listen, I don't care whose young master you are, if you did something wrong, you need to apologize!"
Gu Jinxiu struggled relentlessly. After all, he was just a kid, not matching An Junxi's strength. She could carry a refrigerator up seven floors alone; handling a little brat was a breeze.
Gu Jinxiu stared at An Junxi, bewildered that no one had ever dared to treat him this way. The young master was genuinely stunned.
An Junxi secretly laughed. Seeing packaging strings nearby, she quickly tied up the young master. Ignoring his furious glare, she leisurely took a few sips of water, saying, "I'll let you speak in a moment. Apologize, and I'll release you. If you dare to yell for help… it'll only embarrass you. People are fed up with your arrogance. If they see Young Master Gu tied up like a crab, they'll be thrilled, laughing at you for a year."
Gu Jinxiu grew even angrier, but there was nothing he could do but glare at An Junxi with his almond-shaped eyes.
An Junxi guessed correctly; the young master valued his dignity.
She removed the cloth from his mouth.