In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

He roared with rage in his heart!

But looking at his beloved wife's apologetic expression, Mr. Yukinoshita couldn't bring himself to say anything to blame her.

Suddenly, I felt as if something had hit my chest, making me feel stuffy and blocked, as if I had suffered some internal injury.

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Volume 2: Chapter 112: The Surprise of Tokado

"After deducting the cost of ingredients, labor costs, utilities, and other miscellaneous expenses, the restaurant's total revenue for last month was..."

At home, under the warm light, at the dining table.

While gazing down at the open ledger, Shihua steadily pressed the calculator with her slender fingers.

The key presses were rhythmic and clear. Finally, she pressed the red equal sign key and then gently turned the screen displaying the numbers "Chapter 468, Chapter 775, 10" towards Yuan Qianye sitting opposite her.

hiss--

Gen Chiya gasped, "I'm contributing to the fight against global warming."

"So many!"

Dividing by thirty, the daily net profit of Night Moon Restaurant is about 1.56 million, which is not a small amount, at least much higher than he initially thought.

“Because you bought the shop directly, there’s no need to deduct the cost of the storefront from the profit,” Shihua reminded him. “Also, the drinks are provided by your father, so that cost is completely waived. That’s why the final net profit figure looks so good.”

"Even so, this is still an amazing achievement. I knew I wasn't wrong. Toka, you are a genius. If you want to, you can achieve perfection, whether in rhythmic gymnastics or in the field of restaurant management!"

"No need for compliments yet." Toka raised her hand calmly and precisely slapped away a strange hand that had quietly slid across the table and was trying to land on her thigh.

She then gave him an angry glare, her eyes quickly and warningly glancing towards the living room, indicating that Rikka was watching TV over there and shouldn't cause trouble.

"Besides the specifics of the turnover, I have a few other things to report to you."

Yuan Qianye was a little unaccustomed to her serious attitude: "Is it necessary to use the word 'report'?"

"It's necessary." Shihua made her stance very clear.

Despite their public relationship as sworn siblings and their private relationship as secret lovers, they were inseparable.

But let's keep things separate. From the very beginning, Qianye was fully responsible for funding the restaurant's entire operation, from site selection and decoration to its successful completion. Therefore, all the revenue generated by the restaurant should naturally belong to him.

The monthly basic report allowed him to understand the detailed situation of the restaurant's operation, which was just the beginning. Any problems encountered or areas that needed improvement should also be reported to him, and arrangements should be made according to his instructions.

As for the labor she herself put in, she didn't care.

The fact that she received his unwavering support so quickly after she expressed her desire to pursue a career in cooking made her feel incredibly satisfied and happy.

"Firstly, there's the issue with the food itself. I've noticed that as business has been booming lately, the chefs in the kitchen have been speeding up their cooking to avoid keeping customers waiting, which has led to some deviations in their control over the cooking temperature and seasoning. This has resulted in a slight decline in the quality of the dishes, which is understandable."

Although no customers have complained so far, I still feel that if Night Moon Restaurant wants to maintain its competitiveness in the long run, it cannot afford to be careless in this regard. Therefore, I plan to hire two more chefs now that business is steadily improving, to alleviate the staff shortage during peak periods. This will also allow for better scheduling and rest arrangements later on.

"Oh, that's alright."

"So you're saying you approved it?"

Yuan Qianye patiently said, "I told you from the beginning, Shihua, that I'm completely entrusting the operation of this restaurant to you. You really don't need to ask for my opinion on everything. You can make your own decisions. I will support you unconditionally."

"Okay, the BOSS nodded. The hiring of additional staff is approved." Shihua seemed not to have heard the second half of his sentence. She just lowered her head and neatly circled the first item in her notebook.

"..."

Well, they completely ignored what I said.

Shihua continued, "Then, the second point is that, in order to improve the enthusiasm and sense of belonging of the store's employees, I plan to allocate a small portion of the monthly turnover as performance bonuses, which will be distributed at the end of the month. I have already drafted the specific distribution standards and proportions, you can take a look..."

She suddenly stopped speaking, then sighed softly with a sense of helplessness.

She glanced quickly at Rikka in the living room and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Rikka was staring intently at the TV and didn't seem to care about them at all.

She squeezed her thighs together, stopping the restless hand from exploring more sensitive forbidden areas, and a blush rose uncontrollably to her face.

"Qianye, can you be serious for once?" she said in a low voice, her tone strangely a mixture of embarrassment and indulgence.

She was wearing a skirt instead of jeans, which was unusual for her today, and he immediately got started.

“Since you’ve called me BOSS, you’re obligated to endure this level of harassment. What do you think of the Japanese workplace?” Yuan Qianye’s tone was somewhat roguish and quite matter-of-fact.

Shihua was helpless. This guy was too shameless; she couldn't reason with him or stop him. In order to get him to cooperate and finish the business as soon as possible, she had no choice but to use that trick: "Now be serious. Let's finish the arrangements at the restaurant as soon as possible, and then..."

"Then!?"

As he suddenly approached her expectant face, Toka felt her cheeks burn even more intensely.

She turned aside, avoiding his burning gaze, and spoke softly, her thin lips barely audible to the two of them.

"Then... after Rikka falls asleep at night, come find me, and I'll give you a... surprise."

Yuan Qianye's spirits suddenly lifted!

Unlike Yang Nai, who needs someone else to scan the code to rent a power bank, Toka's AAA+ credit rating is completely trustworthy!

It's hard to say what will happen in the future, but at least so far he hasn't been stood up by Shihua even once.

He immediately sat up straight, his face switching to a serious and earnest boss mode: "Okay, let's discuss in detail the specific plan and distribution standards for performance bonuses. What mature ideas do you have? How should the proportion be set to both motivate employees and maintain sustainability?"

"..." Shihua silently looked at him, her gaze conveying the meaning of "Ha, men."

She just couldn't understand why Qianye, who valued time so much and would wear headphones to study foreign languages ​​even when jogging or doing strength training like squats and lifts at home, had such a long-lasting passion for her body.

They are willing to waste two or three hours at a time on it, and maintain a fanatical focus as if they will never get tired of it.

Many times after taking a bath, she would stand alone in front of the misty mirror, turning left and right to carefully examine her body curves, but she couldn't find anything special. Her skin was fairly smooth, and her proportions were fairly even, but that was about it.

From her own perspective, she was just average, unremarkable, and not much different from other girls.

So, as expected...

More than pure physical attraction, emotional dependence and intimacy are probably what he values ​​more...

Shihua felt a little hot inside, and her thoughts wandered slightly, but it only lasted for a moment.

Subsequently, because the bait she threw out was truly effective, and with the anticipated surprise as motivation, Yuan Qianye instantly entered a state of highly efficient decision-making, exhibiting the efficiency of a domineering CEO.

Not only was her attitude positive, but her thinking was also very clear. We quickly worked together to finalize the remaining minor issues regarding restaurant operations adjustments.

"I'm going to take a bath now~"

Gen Chiya hummed a little tune as she walked towards the bathroom, while Toka tidied up her account book and notebook and turned to walk towards the living room.

It was nearly midnight.

Normally, if Rikka dared to be engrossed in watching TV at this time, her older sister Toka would have already given her a light tap on the head.

But considering that summer vacation had just begun, she made an exception for once.

However, the reminders that need to be given should still be given.

"It's getting late. After Qianye finishes her bath, go and take a shower immediately."

"Okay, okay~" Rikka replied lazily, but her eyes never left the TV screen.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, she blinked, turned her head, and smiled with curiosity and a hint of ingratiation: "Sister, I think I just heard... you and Qianye discussing the restaurant? Did you make a lot of money?"

Shihua did not deny it and sat down on the sofa: "I guess so, business is much better than expected."

"Really? In that case, does that mean..." Rikka's eyes lit up, and she immediately leaned closer, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Just say what you have to say." Shihua glanced at her, having already seen through her little scheme, but still maintained a calm expression.

"It's nothing much." Rikka unconsciously twirled her index fingers together. "It's just... Sister, do you remember that I used to help out at the shop occasionally after school or on weekends?"

"That's true." Shihua nodded, waiting for her to continue.

"Well, sister, you see... since the shop is doing well now, it's just... about my hard work and all that... it's not that I initially helped with the expectation of getting something in return, after all, it's the family business, but since we've made quite a bit of money, I was thinking... it's just... could you say..."

Rikka poked her finger, talking for a long time but not getting to the point, looking somewhat embarrassed to speak.

Seeing her expectant yet shy expression, Shihua finally couldn't hold back and smiled slightly: "Just say you want pocket money, why are you being so coy?"

"I just didn't want you to think that my previous help at the store was for personal gain..."

"Alright, wait a moment."

Shihua got up and went back to her room. When she returned to the living room, she was holding an envelope.

"I was originally planning to give you the money after all your final exam results came out, based on your performance. But since you brought it up, it's fine to give it to you now. Use it sparingly and don't spend it recklessly."

Rikka suppressed her inner joy, reached out with trembling hands to accept the letter, and opened the envelope under her sister's watchful gaze.

Then, she blinked in disbelief, stretched out her fingertips, and gently pried open the brand-new banknotes inside—one, two, three… ten!

Yes, it was indeed a full ten ten-thousand-yuan bills! Rikka was stunned, her mouth slightly agape, unable to close for a long time.

"Sister! I love you!"

Rikka lunged forward to hug her, but Toka, anticipating this, reached out and pressed her forehead against Rikka's.

"You don't need to love me. Qianye brought this up to me when the holidays were almost here. If you want to thank him, go thank him directly."

In fact, according to Toka's original plan, giving this little fool at home a maximum of 20,000 yen in pocket money would be about right. After all, she still controls Yuan Qianye's social media account, and the scattered tips she receives add up to a considerable income each month. If Rikka develops a habit of spending money extravagantly, it will not be good for her future.

However, Chiyo didn't think so. He held a completely opposite view to Toka. He felt that in the past, when the family's conditions were average, it was unavoidable and understandable to teach Rikka to save money and spend it where it was needed. But now that the family's conditions have improved and their living standards have risen in all aspects, there is no need to be too strict with Rikka regarding money.

If the family has the means, girls should ultimately be raised in affluent circumstances. The aim is to cultivate their confidence, independence, and broaden their horizons, so that they will have the ability to discern, resist temptations, and make their own choices in the future. Otherwise, if the family is stingy with her, she might become naive and think that others are great people just because they receive a little favor, and then be deceived.

His explanation eventually convinced Shihua.

"Of course I want to thank you! But I really love you too, sister!"

"It's so annoying, stop hugging me so tightly."

On the sofa, the two sisters affectionately and playfully kissed each other for a while, something they hadn't done in a long time.

After releasing her excitement, Rikka looked at the huge sum of 100,000 yen in the envelope and began to happily plan how to use it.

"Sister, what do you think I should do with this money?"

Shihua took the remote control, switched the channel to her favorite program, and replied emotionlessly, "Exercise book."

"Hmm... Sister, how can your 37-degree mouth utter such cold words?"

Rikka ignored her and began to carefully plan on her own.

She took all 100,000 from the envelope, thought for a moment, then pulled out two bills and put them aside, muttering to herself.

"After all, this is my first official salary earned through hard work, so I really need to buy my parents a gift first."