Zhouzhou, a corporate drone, thought she'd hit the jackpot when she rented an absurdly cheap old house.
But she soon realized the low rent might include compensation for "emotional distress"
The kitchen lets out a sigh like a weary father whenever she burns dinner;
The wardrobe keeps hiding her favorite cartoon socks, judging them as childish;
And the sofa is like a snack-hungry roommate, secretly scooting around just to mooch a bite!
The old man across the hall spends all day tinkering with a hunk of junk, grumbling that with so many tall buildings these days, it's hard to get struck by "lightning";
The potted plants at the flower shop downstairs are all expert-level square dancers, breaking into a group dance as soon as the music starts.
This isn't an ordinary residential complex. Hidden beneath the modern city is the "Resting Spirits Garden,"
home to a crowd of immortals and magical creatures trying to adjust to retirement, and one ordinary office worker nearly drained dry by overtime.
From then on, Zhouzhou's life splits in two:
One half is freezing KPIs, cutthroat competition, and a packed subway ride that leaves her squashed out of shape;
The other is a magical daily life of arguing with the house, helping the God of Thunder fix his lightning rod, and drinking the flower spirit's special calming tea.
She runs herself ragged between two worlds, yearning for a promotion and a raise while also growing attached to this strange warmth.
When an overtime notice from work collides with a plea for help from her immortal neighbors,
when the pressure of making ends meet collides with the healing bonds of her magical home,
what will Zhouzhou choose?
Will she flee this cozy "nightmare," or simply stay and become the most indispensable ordinary housekeeper in this fantastical neighborhood?
A lighthearted urban fantasy comedy livelier than overtime and more soothing than milk tea!
See how corporate drone Zhouzhou uses her workplace survival skills to manage the immortals' retired lives and second careers!
This spirited little book takes the renting life of Zhou Zhou, a social worker, as an example, and mixes fantasy elements into daily necessities. The old house with lights on, the sighing furniture, the wardrobe for hiding socks, the sofa for snacks, every setting is cute. The retired Thunder God complains that lightning is difficult to strike, and the flower demon aunt's potted plants dance in the square, adding to the fun among the neighbors. The light when you work overtime and come home late is a warm comfort, and the "quarrel" with the furniture hides the sweetness of life. The author uses light brushwork to dissolve the fatigue of social animals in the daily fantasy. The days are as lively and heart-warming as sugar-frosted sesame dumplings. Reading is full of healing and surprise.
Very interesting setting, the protagonist is too social, humble and cowardly
This is an interesting book. It gives a sense of immersion in the working conditions of social animals. The life in the community is also very relaxed and comfortable, which is fascinating.