The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 498 New Employees

However, judging from Heroona's thoughtful expression, she had not truly lost her memory; she was simply quite bewildered by what had just happened.

It felt like she knew exactly what had happened, but didn't know why, like having an unusually vivid dream that felt both familiar and strange.

Looking at He Hailuo's bewildered expression, Lin Xiyue couldn't help but smile slyly.

"Actually, I just used a little trick to make it easier for you to see your own heart and then answer my questions more honestly."

She said softly.

"Will doing this have any side effects?"

Upon hearing Lin Xiyue's explanation, He Hailuo's face showed a look of sudden understanding, but at the same time, a hint of worry also appeared. She hesitated for a moment, but still asked.

"Don't worry, there won't be any side effects. This little trick is just to help you better respect your own heart; it won't have any negative impact on you."

Seeing this, Lin Xiyue quickly comforted her.

As she spoke, she smiled gently and then lightly rubbed Heheluo's head, as if comforting a frightened little animal.

"Then... what price will I have to pay?"

Heheluo relaxed slightly and nodded in understanding. Then, as if she had suddenly remembered something important, she hurriedly asked.

"Hmm... the conch shell hasn't started working yet, has it?"

Lin Xiyue hesitated for a moment and did not immediately respond to He Hailuo's question. Instead, she remained silent for a moment, seemingly lost in thought, before suddenly asking a seemingly unrelated question.

This question is not only unrelated to the question of Hehero, but it is not even a regular question; rather, it is a fairly affirmative statement.

"Well, I guess so. I quit my previous job, so I'm currently in a period of unemployment."

He Hailuo was clearly somewhat surprised by Lin Xiyue's question, but she still showed great patience and composure. Not only did she not show any dissatisfaction or doubt, but she also answered Lin Xiyue's question very readily.

"Well, the price you'll have to pay is work for me. I happen to need to hire an employee. Hmm... the term... two years, I guess."

Lin Xiyue seemed oblivious to He Hailuo's reaction. She continued speaking to herself, her tone very serious, as if it were a well-considered decision.

"Huh?! Then, how can this be considered a price to pay? No, no! This makes me the one who benefits!"

However, when He Hailuo heard Lin Xiyue's words, he was stunned. His eyes widened and his face was full of disbelief.

Her body even involuntarily shrank back, completely unable to accept Lin Xiyue's suggestion, her hands waving incessantly, and her whole body resisting with all her might.

It's clear that she doesn't see this as a price to pay at all; in fact, she thinks she's getting a good deal.

Finding a job is so difficult these days.

"Here's the thing, besides completing your basic tasks, I need you to help me with some additional matters. For example, conducting some clandestine transactions."

"But don't worry, these transactions are all completely legal. They just involve the exchange of items or information that ordinary people don't know much about."

Lin Xiyue explained patiently.

“However, these transactions can be very complicated to communicate for those who don’t understand the ins and outs. And I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had enough time to deal with these things. That’s why I thought of hiring you to help me.”

After a pause, she continued.

Lin Xiyue paused, observing He Hailuo's reaction. She noticed that He Hailuo was still showing obvious resistance, so she decided to explain things more clearly.

"Of course, there's another reason. Because you've been exposed to too many things from the other world in a short period of time, you're actually covered with a lot of energy from the other world. This energy is very valuable to me, and by leaving you here, I can better absorb and utilize it."

Lin Xiyue said frankly.

"Oh, I see. Well then... I'll just give them all to you."

Heheluo's voice was hesitant, as if he was considering whether it was appropriate to do so, but in the end he made up his mind.

"I don't need to trouble you for two years. Just take it. It's useless for me to carry those things that I can't see on me."

Her tone was relaxed, as if it were no big deal.

However, Lin Xiyue could still sense He Hailuo's inner tension and unease.

"No, that won't work."

Lin Xiyue quickly shook her head, interrupting He Hailuo.

“If we extract it all at once, your body can’t handle it. We can only extract it little by little so as not to put too much strain on your body.”

Lin Xiyue's voice was gentle, but it carried an undeniable firmness.

"Okay, I'll do as you say. But isn't eight thousand a month a bit too much? I think five thousand is enough."

He Hailuo looked conflicted after hearing Lin Xiyue's words.

She clearly hadn't expected this outcome, but she still spoke sincerely.

"Don't overthink it, it's settled then. I'll give you eight thousand a month, that's what you deserve. Let's go sign the contract."

Lin Xiyue smiled, held up one finger, shook it in front of He Hailuo, and said.

After saying that, Lin Xiyue stood up with Molos in her arms and gestured for He Hailuo to come with her.

Her movements were swift and decisive, giving Hehelo no chance to refuse.

He Hailuo was stunned by Lin Xiyue's forceful approach and was momentarily at a loss. She subconsciously hugged the two cotton dolls in her arms, then slowly stood up and followed Lin Xiyue out.

The two soon arrived at the table where Lin Xiyue was making dolls.

The table was covered with various tools and materials, which looked rather messy.

"Please have a seat and wait a moment while I look for where I put the contract."

Lin Xiyue smiled and said to He Hailuo.

After saying that, she pointed to the chair next to her, indicating that He Hailuo should sit down first.

He Hailuo nodded and sat down as instructed, watching Lin Xiyue busily working around the table with curiosity.

Lin Xiyue first rummaged through the table for a while, then opened the cabinet next to her and continued searching for the contract inside.

After a while, Lin Xiyue finally took out a folder from the cabinet, which contained a labor contract in duplicate.

Clearly, she had planned to hire Hehelo for a long time, so she had even prepared the contract in advance.

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