Chapter 167

"Diona, help me close the shop door, otherwise more customers will come asking."

"Yes, Boss!"

"Just call me Boss from now on."

"Okay, Boss."

"Your Liyue language doesn't seem very standard?"

"Well... I learned it from adventurers at the tavern..."

"Can you write Liyue characters?"

"I... can't write very well... sorry!"

"It's fine, there are others in the shop who can handle the accounting. Our daily tasks are quite simple, basically the same as what you did at the tavern."

Diona's cat ears twitched as she asked excitedly: "Boss, do you want me to help mix juices?"

"Making rainbow juice is simple, just diluting the fruit puree. I can handle it alone for now, no need for help."

"Oh..."

Diona looked disappointed.

"Your job will be as a server - greeting customers, taking orders, collecting payment, wiping tables, just like our other five employees for now."

"Five... employees?"

"Mm, what's wrong?"

"Boss, your shop isn't very big, yet you hired so many employees?"

"Diona, you just arrived in Liyue so you might not know, but our shop is usually very busy, and with our takeout service, we couldn't manage without several employees."

"I see!"

"They're all out today for various reasons, but they'll be back soon. I'll introduce you then."

"Okay!"

"Our business hours are posted on the door, did you see them?"

"I... can't really read... Liyue peoples..."

Diona blushed a little.

"It's fine, I'll tell you. We work Monday through Friday for five consecutive days, then rest for two days. Daily hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM, with a two-hour lunch and rest break in between."

"So relaxed!"

"Was your previous tavern job tiring?"

"I was part-time, so it was okay. But I saw the other sisters working very hard, starting at 8 AM and still busy at 10 PM."

"That late?"

"Because no matter how late, adventurers always come to drink. Business is even better at night!"

"No days off?"

"Cat's Tail is open every day! But you can take leave for family matters, the tavern owner is very understanding!"

"How was your pay?"

"Very good! Though part-time base pay was lower, I was a bartender and got commission for each drink!"

"How much per month?"

"Seven or eight thousand! I earned more than my dad's hunting!"

"Mm, not bad... Let me tell you about our shop's compensation. Your monthly base salary will be 10,000."

"...10,000!"

"We also have a bonus system. Each month I'll evaluate your work performance as excellent, good, or average, with corresponding bonuses of 100%, 50%, or 20% of your base salary."

"Bonus!"

"As for food and lodging, we usually cook our own meals. There's one last empty room upstairs - you can move in with us or rent your own place outside, though there's no housing allowance."

"I'll... live with everyone!"

"Good, that covers the basics. Any questions?"

"No!"

"For the labor contract, I only have the Liyue version now, which you probably can't read... I'll ask Miss Yanfei another day to prepare a Mondstadt version for us to sign, how's that?"

"Okay!"

"Welcome to Summer Shop."

"I'll work hard, Boss!"

"Now, let me introduce you to another employee. Miss Chi Yu, come out and greet our new employee."

A white ghostly figure suddenly appeared by the table.

Diona jumped in fright, her tail standing straight up.

"Boss!!"

"Don't be nervous! This is Miss Chi Yu. Because she's a ghost, she usually can't appear before customers. She mainly handles washing cups and watching the shop at night."

"A ghost!?"

"Hello, Diona." Chi Yu smiled at her. "Are you afraid of me?"

"I'm... I'm not afraid! ...I was just startled by your sudden appearance!"

"Such a cute child, can I pet your ears?"

"No! Don't... don't come closer! Boss!"

"Miss Chi Yu, please show restraint."

"Yes, Boss."

Xia Zhi shook his head. He had planned to have Miss Chi Yu show Diona around the shop to familiarize her with everything.

Seeing how scared the cat girl was now, better not.

After a while, Zhu Zi and Qiqi returned.

"Boss, I sent the packages and got the keys made!"

"Mm, come over, let me introduce you to our new employee who joined today."

"Oh? Another new employee?"

"This is Miss Diona from Mondstadt, this is Miss Zhu Zi from Inazuma, and this is Miss Qiqi from Bubu Pharmacy."

"Hello, seniors!"

"Hi! Welcome!"

"Hello."

Seeing they had been introduced, Xia Zhi said: "Diona will also be living at our shop. Zhu Zi, take her upstairs to see the room, help her get settled, and explain how things work here."

"Okay, Boss! I'm good at this!"

Zhu Zi led Diona inside.

Qiqi looked on and said softly: "Mr. Xia, I'll go brew medicine for Zhu Zi in the kitchen."

Xia Zhi nodded: "Good, thank you."

After a while, Zhu Zi came down from the second floor with Diona.

"Boss, I'm taking Diona shopping."

"No, you're not feeling well these days, better rest in the shop. Have Qiqi take Diona later."

"It's fine, I..."

"Listen to me."

"Oh..."

Zhu Zi obediently sat down, picked up the teapot, and poured tea for herself and Diona.

Seeing Zhu Zi drink, Diona also took a sip and found it tasted better than tea at home.

"Senior Zhu Zi, what tea is this?"

"New tea from Qiaoying Village."

"Is it expensive?"

"Mm, very expensive!"

Hearing Zhu Zi say this, Diona couldn't help drinking two more cups.

Then, she felt very hungry.

"...growl..."

Diona covered her stomach, her cheeks reddening involuntarily.

"Diona, you haven't had breakfast?"

"I... I just wanted to find Boss quickly... so..."

"Zhu Zi, quickly bring some pastries from the kitchen."

"Okay!"

Pastries?

Diona's expression became troubled at this.

Because she didn't like vegetarian food.

But she didn't want to directly refuse the Boss's kindness.

Ugh... guess I'll have to try to eat a few pieces...

Zhu Zi brought a plate of beautiful pastries from the kitchen and placed it before her: "Starving, right? Quick, eat!"

Diona picked one up and tried a bite. The next second, her eyes widened in shock.

There were actually pastries in this world that tasted better than fish!

"So delicious~ mmm~"

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