Inside the convenience store, a very interesting phenomenon was occurring.
Wearing a staff uniform and a mask, Shiina Mahiru was slowly pushing a small cart towards the shelves.
And behind her, several people, eyeing her covetously, were staring intently at her, following her eagerly.
Of course, they weren't perverts; they were just eyeing the goods on her small cart.
The items on the small cart were somewhat special, being limited-time products.
There were bento boxes, vegetables, and some fresh meat ingredients, as well as fruits.
These products, which couldn't be kept for long, would simply be thrown away if they spoiled, so at this time, by simply putting a discount label on them and selling them at a low price, they would be eagerly snatched up by customers.
And what Shiina Mahiru was doing at this moment was placing the half-price products in their designated area.
If no one bought them by evening or the next day, a large portion of them would be thrown away.
To avoid waste, Yoko Saionji would also allow employees to select some edible items to take home.
Therefore, working at this convenience store was quite comfortable.
At least, as long as you worked diligently, you wouldn't have to worry about starving to death.
Of course.
Such welfare rules also tended to attract some idle, slacking individuals.
For example, Kurata was a prime example.
And putting up half-price stickers wasn't something just anyone could do.
It was usually entrusted only to trusted employees.
Previously, Yoko Saionji always gave this task to her daughter, Saionji Sekai, but recently that girl had a cold and was laid up at home.
Yoko Saionji also wanted to be lazy, so she asked the very striking Shiina Mahiru to do it.
In this world, there is a phenomenon called the 'beautiful girl effect.'
It means that anything related to a beautiful girl often attracts more attention from others.
And Shiina Mahiru was so beautiful, with her shining golden long hair.
From any angle, she was stunningly beautiful.
Such a beauty personally selecting half-price goods and then placing them on the shelves was very eye-catching.
Everyone has an eye for beauty.
Not only do men like to look at beautiful women, but shining girls are also liked by women, as long as they are not narrow-minded.
Sure enough, with Shiina Mahiru's operation of labeling half-price goods, the limited-time products sold even better than usual.
Indeed, beautiful girls are popular wherever they go.
Except for Yukino Yukinoshita, whose personality is rather stubborn, who was ostracized as a child, and who became increasingly cold as she grew up, it's not surprising that the Second Miss would be isolated.
However, currently, the first female lead of the 'My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected' world is still in the hospital.
Lin Mu-san felt it was quite a coincidence; could the car that hit him and the one that hit Second Miss Yukinoshita be the same one?
While thinking about things, Lin Mu-san worked diligently, easily moving items from the truck to the warehouse, one in each hand, under the envious gaze of the delicate young man, Takagi.
Basically, Takagi didn't have to exert much effort; Lin Mu-san had already finished the work.
This made Takagi sigh, feeling how comfortable it was to have a diligent companion.
If it were Kurata from before, that guy would have slacked off with him, and even made him do more work, while he himself would use the excuse of going to the bathroom to be lazy.
"You worked hard, Lin Mu-san."
Yoko Saionji came out of the break room, and seeing Lin Mu-san's sweaty face, she couldn't help but show a gentle expression and softly greeted him.
And she even personally used a tissue to wipe his sweat.
The beautiful boss's intimate gesture made Takagi's cheeks flush, and he became even more envious.
Indeed, handsome people are popular everywhere.
Facing Yoko Saionji's friendly gesture, Lin Mu-san smiled faintly and calmly said:
"Thank you, but I don't feel it was hard. After all, it's work, and I can't let Miss Yoko feel that the salary she pays is not worth it."
He was no longer the young virgin whose heart would race just by holding a girl's small hand.
After practicing 'sticking close' with Little Angel Mahiru, he could now calmly face a gentle and mature beauty like Yoko Saionji.
Yoko Saionji looked at Lin Mu-san's resolute and handsome face, and her cheeks involuntarily flushed.
She was actually a little smitten.
A mature single woman should know how to seize opportunities.
When you meet a man who makes your heart flutter, you must act decisively.
However, Yoko Saionji was not in a hurry, after all, she wasn't blind.
Yoko Saionji could tell that Lin Mu-san and Shiina Mahiru were quite close; these two might even be dating.
So, let's wait and see.
While she would be moved by an excellent man she found appealing, she was a mother with a daughter, and had many more things to consider.
"Speaking of which, aren't we a bit short-staffed in our shop? Yoko, do you have any plans to hire more people?"
Lin Mu asked curiously.
Saionji Odoriko shrugged helplessly and replied in a soft voice, "I've been hiring, but I just haven't found the right candidates."
"Besides, a few of the applicants were really annoying; they actually called me 'Auntie'! Am I that old?"
"Uh, how could that be? Yoko, standing next to Mahiru and Asada, you're just like a gentle big sister, not old at all!"
"Hehe, you know how to talk, Lin Mu-san. You've worked hard today; why don't you come to the lounge and rest?"
Saionji Odoriko said, naturally taking his arm.
A seductive fragrance wafted over, and his arm sank into a soft embrace, bringing a captivating sensation.
With the beautiful shop manager being so enthusiastic, Lin Mu was immediately a little overwhelmed.
He could remain calm, but his little brother was at the peak of his youthful vigor.
"That's not good, is it? As an employee, how can I be lazy?"
Lin Mu tried to find a reason to refuse Saionji Odoriko's invitation.
Takagi, however, was swept with a smiling glance from Saionji Odoriko.
So Takagi quickly spoke up, "Lin Mu-san, you should go rest. I'll handle the rest of the moving."
You're working so hard, the beautiful shop manager sees it all, and I wouldn't look good!
What if she deducts my salary?
Helpless, Lin Mu could only follow Saionji Odoriko to the lounge.
His intuition told him that this mature, beautiful woman desired him.
Lin Mu didn't mind comforting a beautiful lady, but for the sake of his future happiness, he still had to refuse her.
After taking him to her private lounge, Saionji Odoriko told him to lie down and rest, then left.
Such things couldn't be rushed. Saionji Odoriko wanted to observe Lin Mu a bit more.
She hated irresponsible men the most.
Moreover, she wasn't some casual woman; this was also a part of testing this man.
However, when a woman develops feelings for a man and plans to test him, little does she know that this is already the beginning of her falling for him.
After Saionji Odoriko left, Lin Mu simply closed his eyes and slept.
Openly slacking off, and even invited by the manager herself; since that was the case, he wouldn't be polite.
In the afternoon, a soft voice came from beside him, "Mu-kun, wake up, it's time to go home!"
Opening his eyes, he saw Shiina Mahiru.
"Oh, is it already afternoon? Time really flies."
Lin Mu smiled as he got up, saying somewhat sheepishly:
"Yoko won't blame me for being lazy, will she?"
Shiina Mahiru smiled and shook her head, "Of course not. Yoko just asked me to call you. Here, this is your salary for today."
Saying that, she placed a heavy envelope in his hand.
Lin Mu's mood became a little subtle.
Why did he feel like Saionji Odoriko was treating him like a kept man?
He had slept all afternoon and was still given such a high salary.
What kind of person do you take me for?
But, it smelled so good.
Lin Mu didn't dwell on it and readily accepted it.