Working as a Simp

Part 1

1

The day I met Jiang An was the most humiliating moment of my life.

My dad had fallen at the construction site and broken his leg.

My mom had to take care of him and work three jobs, exhausting herself to the point of fainting.

At that time, I was ready to give up my studies and go to work.

But Jiang An appeared. He said he needed a campus maid and asked if I could do the job.

"Don't worry, young master! Cooking, washing clothes, scrubbing the floor, cleaning toilets, I can do it all!"

He smiled and said, "You don't need to scrub the floor and clean toilets."

After pausing for a few seconds, he added, "And don't call me young master."

"Okay, Mr... Jiang."

Just like that, I got a high-paying job.

Boss Jiang generously advanced me three months' salary.

A total of 180,000 yuan.

Exactly the amount needed for my dad's surgery.

From then on, I devoted myself wholeheartedly to serving Boss Jiang.

He had an apartment near the school and said I could use the kitchen freely.

So, I got up every morning at six to prepare a hearty breakfast for him and delivered it to his dorm.

I hand-washed all his clothes, ironed them, and folded them neatly.

I delivered desserts to him twice a week, strictly according to his preferences, low-fat and low-sugar, paired with more than four kinds of fresh fruits.

Whenever he had a gathering with friends, I would book the venue and order the dishes in advance.

The whole school mocked me, saying I was a love-brain with no ambition.

But wasn't I just doing my job diligently?

2

Boss Jiang was going to have dinner with his roommates again.

In the afternoon, he sent me a message: "They want to drink a bit, find a quieter place. Reply upon receipt."

I tapped on my phone and replied, "1."

Then I started searching for a suitable restaurant.

After making the reservation, I sent him the address and the private room number: "Do you need a car?"

"No, I'll drive there."

"You're going to drink, right? Then I'll arrange a designated driver for you."

Jiang An sent a voice message directly: "Forget it, you come along too and drive me back when we finish."

"Okay."

To meet Boss Jiang's business needs, I had gotten my driver's license last year.

Once Jiang An got into the passenger seat, he closed his eyes and began to rest.

I picked up his three roommates at the school gate.

When they saw me, they looked as if they'd seen a ghost.

"Lin Wan Yue, you're coming too?"

I shook my head: "No, I'm just driving you guys there. After you're done, I'll drive you back."

One of the boys clicked his tongue: "You... you're simping too much, it's really not worth it, girl."

Jiang An suddenly opened his eyes slightly: "Lin Wan Yue, why are you still parked here? Waiting to get a ticket?"

I quickly apologized and drove into the traffic.

Boss Jiang had asked me to keep my role as his campus maid a secret.

"When it involves money... people will inevitably overthink. If rumors spread, it won't be good for either of us. It's better to let people think you're just a simp. Anyway, you're getting paid, and I'm enjoying the service, no one loses."

I agreed completely.

Jiang An was the boss, and a very generous one at that. Whatever he said was right.

3

Besides Jiang An's roommates, a few of their classmates from the same major also joined the dinner.

After a few rounds of drinks, they started playing Truth or Dare.

Jiang An drew "Truth."

A girl named Lu Xue asked, "Jiang An, Lin Wan Yue has been simping for you for so long, haven't you been moved?"

"No."

"Why not? She's quite pretty, isn't she? Don't you like this type?"

Jiang An chuckled softly, "Hmm? She's just a maid, why would I be moved?"

I glanced into the private room and met Lu Xue's gloating gaze.

That night, I was posted on the campus forum.

"Lin WY, Jiang An has made it clear that he's not interested in you, please stop pestering him."

"Lin from the class of '21, a person needs their dignity just like a tree needs its bark. As a girl, have a little self-respect."

"Miss Lin, please do not harass Jiang An."

I was so angry I almost threw my phone.

Talking nonsense could cost me my job, dear!

I quickly sent a WeChat message to Boss Jiang: "Boss, I'm sorry, I'll handle the campus forum matter within three days."

Jiang An: "1."

But shortly after, he added, "This is so annoying, why don't you just become my girlfriend then?"

I was so shocked that I dropped my phone.

Boss... this won't do!

Wouldn't this mean I'd go from a paid maid to an unpaid one???

So I replied, "Please allow me to decline your offer."