The system tasked me with saving the destitute male lead, but I'm a spoiled, high-maintenance heiress. Walking into that damp, run-down apartment, the system urged excitedly: "Hurry, warm his heart, heal him!" Instead, I covered my nose and pointed arrogantly at the gloomy man. "You, come here and change my shoes." 1 I'm precious. I only drink water that's exactly 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. I only eat food fed to me. My parents raised me like a princess, yet the system wants me to save a poor male lead. I refuse to accept this. 2 Stepping into that dark, damp apartment building in my lambskin heels, my frown was deep enough to trap a mosquito. The system chattered in my ear. "The male lead lives on the sixth floor. He's so pitiful, you must save him!" Pitiful? I looked up at the endless stairs, clutching my small pink purse, thinking I'm the pitiful one. "Go in quickly! He didn't lock the door; he's lost the will to live!" I pushed the door open grumpily. My gaze fell upon a room even shabbier and darker than the hallway. In the corner slumped a handsome man. His eyes were dull and lifeless, black hair falling over his brows, lips pale, and body bruised. Light from the hallway spilled in. He looked over, his breathing weak. "So beautiful." "So angels look like princesses in fairy tales..." What is he mumbling about? My feet were sore from climbing all those stairs. I walked in. Heels clicking on the concrete floor, clack clack clack. The room was so damp. I sat on the sofa, covering my nose, my diamond-encrusted manicure sparkling. The system was excited. "Quick, redeem him, apply medicine to his wounds!" Instead, I pointed a finger at the gloomy male lead, arrogant and commanding. "You, come here and change my shoes." The man froze, motionless. I glanced at him. "Hey, are you deaf?" He seemed to snap out of it, slowly pushing himself up, hesitating before walking toward me. I hadn't realized while he was sitting, but standing up, he was incredibly tall. Nearly 6'3", yet incredibly thin. Like a bamboo pole. He stopped in front of me. Dark eyes stared straight at me. I didn't like being scrutinized like that. I ordered coldly. "Squat down." He hesitated for less than three seconds before kneeling on one knee. "What's your name?" "Caleb." He looked up at me, voice hoarse. That's right, I deserve to be looked up to. I nodded in satisfaction. "Listen well, my name is Vivienne. From now on, you are my servant." The system slowly typed a question mark. "Shouldn't you be warming his heart, saving him? Why are you making him your servant?!" Ignoring the system, I pulled a card from my wallet. "Take this. There's ten thousand dollars on it. In the days to come, you must take meticulous care of me." Caleb held the card, a flicker of light in his eyes. "Why..." "Why help me?" I just crossed my legs, swinging the tip of my shoe in front of his eyes. "What are you waiting for? Change my shoes." Caleb's Adam's apple bobbed. He lowered his eyes and grasped my ankle. His hands were cold. He leaned down, silently undoing the buckles. My sore feet finally relaxed. There were no slippers, so I simply rested my feet on Caleb's knee. His hands were nice enough—distinct knuckles, pale and slender. When he exerted force, veins popped on the back of his hand. Perfect for... Giving me a foot massage. The system looked skeptical. "The male lead hasn't eaten in days, and instead of taking him to eat, you're making him massage your feet!" "Besides, having not eaten, where would he get the strength!" I just hummed lightly and kicked Caleb's shoulder. "Gently! You're hurting me!" Caleb's hand paused. He lowered his eyes and apologized softly. "I'm sorry." System: ? Looks like he has plenty of strength to me. 3 While Caleb massaged my feet, I asked the system about the plot. "Caleb is a destitute and pitiful male lead. His parents died in a car accident due to brake failure. Without money, he had to drop out of college. He worked odd jobs but got stiffed on wages and was beaten up. When you found him, he hadn't eaten for almost three days." "I detected he had lost the will to live, so I found you to save him." I asked the system why me. The system said it didn't know; the program just indicated it so. "Maybe this is destiny." Seeing my lack of interest, the system quickly added. "Caleb is the male lead. Being by his side will keep you beautiful, rich, healthy, and long-lived." I looked at Caleb, who was meekly massaging me, and my mood improved slightly. "Fine." After a while, my feet finally felt better. I ordered Caleb to put my shoes back on. Then told him to come home with me. Before leaving, I took a candy from my bag and handed it to Caleb. And told him to eat it. The system was very gratified. "You've finally started the redemption arc." But fell silent the next second. Because I ordered Caleb to carry me down the stairs. "So you gave him candy because you were afraid he wouldn't have the strength." Leaning on Caleb's back, I retorted to the system. "Yeah, if he drops me, it'll hurt." Caleb carried me down six flights of stairs. When he put me down, he was panting, face flushed. Like he was exhausted. The system popped up. "The male lead looks so pitiful, praise him." I looked disdainful. "Panting just from going downstairs, how can you be so useless?" Caleb lowered his head in shame. 4 The driver took Caleb and me back to my villa. Getting out, the driver opened the door for me. Caleb stared, deep in thought. I walked ahead, ignoring him completely. Because I was hungry. I sat at the dining table, Caleb standing silently aside. "This doesn't taste good, you eat it." I took one bite and put down the cutlery. Caleb didn't hesitate, devouring everything like a wolf. His face looked less pale. I directed the butler in formal attire. Told him to teach Caleb how to be a servant and treat his wounds while he was at it. After giving instructions, I went for my beauty sleep. Caleb stared at my retreating back. It was a long time before he looked away. The next day, when I saw Caleb, he was wearing a suit. He looked much better than yesterday. He pulled out the chair for me. "Miss, breakfast is ready." The food today was much better than yesterday's. I ate a few more bites and saw Caleb's brow relax. So Caleb made this meal. He had worked in a restaurant before. "You're somewhat useful." Caleb pursed his lips. "I'm glad Miss likes it." After eating, I took Caleb to afternoon tea. 5 In the socialite circle, I have a nemesis. We compete over everything. If I bring ten bodyguards, she brings eleven. If she buys a new Hermès, I give that model to my maid. And so on. This afternoon tea was bound to be another battle. Sure enough, when I arrived, Tiffany was showing off her new boy toy. "Isn't he handsome? Look at that nose, those eyes." "Just average. Worse than my new servant." I pulled Caleb forward. Tiffany stared at Caleb's face and sneered. "So what if he's good-looking? Probably not clean! My new guy is a virgin." I looked at Caleb. Caleb lowered his eyes and spoke, ears turning red. "Miss, I am also a virgin." I became arrogant again. "Hear that? He's a virgin too." Tiffany pulled her boy toy closer. "Not only is he a virgin, but he's also a student at C University. What about his education?" Caleb pursed his lips. "Miss, I'm sorry..." Tiffany smiled triumphantly. "Vivienne, your servant is just so-so." The boy toy wanted to join in the mockery. Tiffany glanced at him. "Since when is it your turn to speak between us?" Despite that, my face darkened. I stomped away in my high heels with Caleb in tow. As soon as we were out the door, I pointed at Caleb's face. "You made me lose today." Caleb spoke cautiously. "Miss, I used to study at A University, but I dropped out." A University is better than C University. My anger suddenly vanished. I immediately arranged for Caleb to go back to school. Preparing to slap Tiffany in the face next time. The system popped up. "If Caleb goes back to school, he'll meet the female lead. What if he falls in love with her?" I examined my manicure, unconcerned. "What's it to me? I'm saving him, not dating him!"
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