After leaving the Bubu Pharmacy, Xia Zhi and Shenhe went to the market, buying her new bedding, pillows, and some daily necessities.
Returning to the shop, Zhu Zi had already come back and was sweeping the floor and wiping the tables.
This girl was so diligent that she couldn't stay idle for a moment.
"Boss! You're back!"
"Mm, I'm back."
Zhu Zi curiously looked at the beautiful woman next to Xia Zhi, who could easily lift a large pile of items with just one hand.
"Boss, who is she?"
"She is Miss Shenhe. In the future, she will help out in our shop, just like you, and will also live here."
"Ah, hello Sister Shenhe! My name is Zhu Zi! Please take care of me!"
Shenhe nodded slightly and replied coldly, "Hello."
"Shenhe has this kind of aloof personality, similar to Qiqi. She's just not good at expressing emotions, it's not that she has anything against you."
"Oh!"
"Shenhe is a disciple of an old friend of mine, so she's basically family. Zhu Zi, you don't need to be too formal. Just interact naturally."
"I understand!"
"Mm, first take Shenhe upstairs and help her choose an empty room, help her settle in, and explain our shop's situation."
"Yes, Boss!"
Zhu Zi led Shenhe towards the interior of the shop.
"Miss Shenhe, let me help you carry some things."
"No need."
"It's okay, it must be tiring to carry everything alone. Give them to me."
Shenhe couldn't refuse her kindness and handed her a small portion of the items.
Zhu Zi smelled a faint medicinal scent from the bag and glanced at it.
"Are these medicinal herbs?"
"Mm."
"Is Miss Shenhe sick?"
"No, these are herbs Master Xia bought for me at Bubu"
"Ah?"
"I've lived on the mountain since childhood and grew up eating these medicinal herbs."
"...I see."
Zhu Zi felt like she had just discovered a whole new world.
"This is the staircase. I and the boss live on the second floor. This is the boss's room - we can't enter without his permission. This is my room. There are three empty rooms. Miss Shenhe, you can choose whichever you like."
"This one."
Shenhe directly chose the room next to Xia Zhi's bedroom.
After all, she promised her master to take good care of him, so the closer, the better.
Zhu Zi nodded, opened the door, and said, "Although the room was cleaned before, it's best to wipe it again. Wait a moment, I'll get water and a cloth."
Zhu Zi ran downstairs.
Xia Zhi was sitting at the table browsing the [Shop], saw her suddenly return, and asked, "Why did you come down again?"
"I'm getting a cloth."
"Oh, Zhu Zi, wait a moment."
"Yes?"
"Come here, I have something to tell you."
"Okay."
Zhu Zi obediently walked over.
Xia Zhi lowered his voice and whispered in her ear: "About Miss Shenhe, there are some things I want to tell you."
The warm breath on her earlobe made Zhu Zi's cheeks involuntarily turn a soft red.
"B-Boss... what... what is it?"
"Shenhe has lived on the mountain before and rarely interacted with people, so her way of thinking is different from ours. She doesn't know some common sense, so you should be more tolerant of her."
"I... I understand!"
"Also, keep an eye on her."
"Keep an eye?"
"Make sure she doesn't act impulsively. She's very strong and sometimes likes to take direct action."
"I got it!"
"Okay, go about your business."
"Yes!"
Zhu Zi blushed and agreed, ran upstairs, pinched her burning earlobe, and waited until her face returned to normal before entering the room.
Shenhe was standing by the bed, quietly observing the room she would be living in for a long time.
"Miss Shenhe, I'm back."
"Mm."
Zhu Zi wrung out the cloth and helped wipe while explaining things to her.
"Miss Shenhe, our shop sells specialty drinks. Currently, there are only three of us. The boss makes the drinks, and I and you are responsible for receiving customers, cleaning up, and handling money and accounts."
"It's actually quite simple. Our shop's business is very good. We don't need to stand at the door and solicit customers like other shops. Customers will queue up by themselves. We just need to guide them to sit, serve them juice, and collect payment."
"The work hours aren't long. We start at 9 AM, rest for two hours at noon where we can take a nap, and we get two days off after working five days."
"The pay is also high - 10,000 Mora per month, with food and lodging included. We eat with the boss. Breakfast depends on the situation, usually lunch and dinner are at the Wanmin Restaurant. Miss Shenhe, do you know the Wanmin Restaurant? The food there is delicious. You'll definitely like it."
Shenhe listened carefully, occasionally nodding.
Seeing the happy smile on Zhu Zi's face, she knew that she truly loved her current job. This made Shenhe's heart subtly look forward to her future life among humans.
After making the bed, Zhu Zi and Shenhe went downstairs.
It was around 3 PM.
Xia Zhi took out a bag and handed it to Zhu Zi: "I went to the Northland Bank today and withdrew 20,000 Mora. The money I gave you last time should be almost used up, right?"
Zhu Zi took it, feeling a bit embarrassed: "Boss, I actually still have quite a bit left. We haven't paid for meals at the Wanmin Restaurant, and I only spent money when buying books."
"It's fine. Take it. Now that we have one more person in the shop, there will be more expenses."
"Okay."
"It's still early. Take Shenhe out for a walk. Although I bought her many things earlier, there are some items girls need that I don't understand. Help Shenhe pick some out."
"Okay, Boss."
"Then go to the tailor shop we went to last time and order two server uniforms for Shenhe. Also, order the thick winter uniforms for both of you."
"Okay, Boss."
"Buy a few more dresses or other pretty clothes. The festival is coming soon. Girls should have new clothes to wear, and shoes too..."
Zhu Zi remembered spraining her ankle a few days ago, blushed, and nodded: "I understand."
Xia Zhi smiled and said, "Okay, go now. I'll wait for you at the shop, and we'll have dinner together."
Zhu Zi took Shenhe out.
Walking on the street, Zhu Zi couldn't help but say to Shenhe, "Miss Shenhe, don't you think the boss is very thoughtful?"
Shenhe was stunned, remembering the medicinal herbs he specially bought for her to eat as snacks, and nodded slightly, "Mm."
"Let me tell you, the boss is really nice. You'll understand in the future!"
"Mm."
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