Chapter 69: Advancing Belfast

After acquiring Belfast, in just a day, Qin Ge came to know what professionalism was, what perfection was.

Qin Ge usually thought his own cleaning standards were already high, but he didn't expect that this head maid's standards were several times higher than his.

When Qin Ge left the room and went outside, he was stunned; even some dead corners of the kitchen and bathroom were spotless, and he really couldn't imagine how the other party managed to clean them.

Moreover, at lunchtime, he didn't need to lift a finger; Belfast had already placed the foods he usually liked on a plate and brought it to him.

Furthermore, after the meal there were desserts and tea, and throughout the meal she stood silently behind him; no matter how Qin Ge called her, she refused, citing her duty as a maid at that time.

Gradually Qin Ge also became familiar with Belfast's rigorous and stubborn personality, so he stopped offering advice; he even felt that she obviously enjoyed doing such things.

However, in getting along, there naturally were some awkward moments.

For example, in the evening, Qin Ge changed into his training uniform, had just finished his night run, and upon returning to his room discovered that his navy service uniform had already been taken away to be washed.

Moreover, a brand-new set of pajamas was placed on his bed, surely Belfast's handiwork. Qin Ge smiled and shook his head, agreeing wholeheartedly with the head maid's meticulous work attitude.

Perhaps it disrupted his previous routine, but he supposed that under this new rhythm he might adapt even more quickly than before.

Thus Qin Ge changed into his pajamas, walked toward the bathroom, prepared to take a shower, and then go to sleep early.

However, during the shower, a knocking sound came, which surprised Qin Ge somewhat.

"Who? Someone's inside; if you need to use it, please come back later, thank you!"

While Qin Ge was explaining, he heard a voice from outside the door.

"Master, it's Belfast; I heard you're bathing, I don't know if you need a back-scrubbing service?"

Belfast's voice came from outside the door, leaving Qin Ge embarrassed for a moment: "Um... no need, I can wash myself..."

"Hehe, master, serving the master with everything is a maid's duty, so the master shouldn't feel embarrassed."

Hearing Belfast's slightly smiling voice, Qin Ge became even more embarrassed: "Really, no need..."

"Since you say that, master, I'll go attend to other matters; but if you need anything, please let me know promptly. Satisfying the master's needs is a maid's responsibility."

After Belfast finished speaking and left the doorway, hearing the fading footsteps, Qin Ge let out a breath of relief. Coming to his senses, he hurriedly finished washing, put on his robe, and walked out.

Upon entering the room, he saw that the training uniform he had just placed on the bed was gone; presumably Belfast had taken it away to wash.

He casually picked up a book and sat on the bed, feeling a bit headache. It wasn't that he thought Belfast did poorly; rather, she did too well, and if this continued, he would completely become a useless person in life.

Suddenly he lost the urge to read; Qin Ge directly placed the book on his bedside table, turned off the bedside lamp, and fell asleep.

Not knowing how long he had slept, he faintly felt someone staring at him; Qin Ge's years-honed sharp reflexes made him sit up instantly.

He saw Belfast standing beside his bed, smiling at him: "Master, good morning."

"Ah? Belfast, why are you in my room?" Qin Ge asked, somewhat dazed; having just woken, he hadn't yet reacted.

"Because you, master, always get up at this time for your morning run, so I got up early to serve you. However, it seems your vigilance is high; I was just standing here, and you woke up?" Belfast said with a smile.

"Um... previously... never mind, let's not talk about it. What time is it now?" Qin Ge asked.

"Six thirty-seven." Belfast said precisely.

"Hmm, it's also time to get up." Qin Ge said, stretching and moving his neck.

He was about to get up when he suddenly recalled that yesterday his training uniform had been washed by Belfast, and he didn't know if it was dry yet. As he was about to ask, he saw a neatly folded training uniform appear before his eyes.

"Are you looking for this, master?" Belfast picked up the training uniform and handed it to Qin Ge with both hands.

"Um... yes." Qin Ge took the training uniform and thanked Belfast.

As he was about to dress, he noticed Belfast had no intention of leaving. So Qin Ge turned his head and said to Belfast, "Belfast, I need to get dressed..."

"Yes, Belfast has prepared to serve you in dressing." Belfast smiled.

"..." Qin Ge was a bit dazed; serving with dressing? Isn't that something only seen in historical dramas, where those people are officials and nobles? As a youth of the new era, how could he accept such...

"Master? What's wrong?" Belfast looked puzzled at the dazed Qin Ge.

"Oh... nothing? But I don't need help dressing; I can do it myself." Qin Ge said somewhat embarrassedly.

Belfast's eyes clearly flickered with a smile: "Before, it was just you alone, so you had to dress yourself. But now you have Belfast, so I should take care of this task."

"But..." Qin Ge had just spoken when Belfast interrupted him.

"Could it be that you, master, are denying Belfast's value? If a maid doesn't serve you wholeheartedly, then why keep her?"

Seeing Belfast on the verge of tears, Qin Ge felt as if he had made a huge mistake; having never been treated this way by a woman, he appeared flustered.

"Of course not, I just feel that if you serve me dressing, it seems a bit like an old-society landlord." Qin Ge said hesitantly.

"It seems you still look down on me, master." Belfast instantly felt more hurt.

Qin Ge involuntarily slapped his forehead hard with his right hand, then held his forehead and said, "No... sigh... forget it... as long as you like it, anyway I'm not losing out..."

At that moment, Belfast, with a sorrowful face, lifted the corner of her mouth slightly, and took the training uniform from Qin Ge's hands...