Daily life, I am a devil, pleasure comes first

So, let's wait and see.

She might be tempted by an outstanding man she likes, but she has a daughter and has many other things to consider.

"Speaking of which, don't we have a bit too few employees in our shop? Ms. Otsuko, do you have any plans to hire more people?"

Lin Mu asked curiously.

Saionji Oyoko shrugged helplessly and replied in a soft voice, "I've been recruiting, but I haven't found the right person yet."

"Moreover, some of the applicants were really infuriating; they actually called me 'Auntie.' Am I that old?"

"Uh, how could that be? Miss Odori, when you stand with Mahiru and Asada, you look like a gentle older sister, you don't look old at all!"

"Hehe, you know how to talk. Lin Musang, you must have had a hard day at work. Why don't you come and rest in the break room?"

As Saionji Oyoko spoke, she naturally took his arm.

An enticing fragrance wafted over, and my arm sank into a soft, squeezing sensation that stirred my soul.

Lin Mu was overwhelmed by the store manager's enthusiasm.

He could face it calmly, but his younger brother was in the prime of his life.

"This isn't right. How can an employee slack off?"

Lin Mu tried to find a reason to refuse Saionji Odori's invitation.

Takagi, however, received a smiling glance from Saionji Odori.

So Takagi quickly said, "Lin Musang, why don't you go and rest? I'll take care of the rest."

You're working so hard, and the beautiful store manager has noticed it all. I feel bad about that!

What if she deducts my salary?

Helpless, Lin Mu had no choice but to follow Saionji Odori to the lounge.

His intuition told him that this mature and beautiful woman was lusting after him.

Lin Mu didn't mind comforting the beautiful wife, but for the sake of their future happiness, he still had to refuse her.

After taking him to her private rest room, Saionji Odori had him lie down and rest before leaving.

Those things can't be rushed; Saionji Eiko wanted to observe Lin Mu more.

She hates irresponsible men the most.

Moreover, she's not a casual woman, and this is part of the test for 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 descent into infatuation.

After Saionji Odori left, Lin Mu simply closed his eyes and went to sleep.

He was being invited to slack off openly, and since the manager himself had invited him, he decided not to be polite.

In the afternoon, a gentle voice came from beside her, "Mu Jun, wake up, it's time to go back!"

When I opened my eyes, it was Shiina Mahiru.

"Hmm, is it already afternoon? Time flies."

Lin Mu smiled and stood up, saying somewhat embarrassedly:

"Miss Odori won't be angry that I'm slacking off, will she?"

Shiina Mahiru shook her head with a smile, "Of course not, it was Ms. Odori who asked me to call you. Here, this is your pay for today."

As she spoke, she placed a heavy envelope in his hand.

Lin Mu's feelings suddenly became somewhat complicated.

Why does it feel like Saionji Odori is keeping him as a gigolo?

They've been sleeping all afternoon, and they're still paying them such a high salary.

Who do you think I am?

But it's really delicious.

Lin Mu didn't hesitate and readily accepted.

Chapter 40: Seize That Ray of Light

"Well then, we'll head back now, Miss Odori."

Shiina Mahiru and Asada Shino stood at the store entrance, politely greeting the gentle and mature store manager.

Saionji Odori waved back with a smile, responding enthusiastically.

"Okay, be careful on your way back. Come help out tomorrow too. By the way, if any of your classmates are interested in part-time work, you can bring them for an interview."

Saionji Odori felt that having her employees recommend someone would be more reliable.

Shiina Mahiru and Asada Shino seem to be the kind of gentle and kind people, and it's very comfortable to be around them.

After all, no one would hire an annoying person as an employee in their shop. Working with someone you hate is incredibly unpleasant.

"Then we'll head back. Miss Otsuko, please be careful. Call me if anything happens."

Lin Mu greeted them with a smile, and then, under the somewhat appreciative gaze of Saionji Odori, he and Shiina Mahiru took Asada Shino home.

Because the murderer has not yet been caught, it is very dangerous to walk alone at night.

Lin Mu, however, was not afraid of trouble at all and personally escorted Asada Shino home.

Such a man exudes masculinity and gives people a strong sense of security.

The more Saionji Eiko looked at it, the more her heart fluttered.

However, being interested is one thing, but taking action requires much more consideration.

Lin Mu clearly has a crush on Shiina Mahiru, and he even calls her by her first name.

Saionji Odori felt she needed to observe further; finding someone to rely on was something she couldn't be careless about.

.........

At the Asada family's doorstep.

"Thank you for bringing me back. Shiina-kun, Lin Mu-kun, why don't you come in and sit down? Otherwise, I would be too rude."

Asada Shino couldn't help but gaze at the two with expectant eyes.

“Okay, then we’ll be in your way.” Shiina Mahiru was the first to agree with a smile.

After spending some time together today, she discovered that Asada Shino is a very hardworking and nice person.

Those rumors and gossip were indeed malicious slander against her.

If Asada Shino really is a murderer, a ruthless demon, then all of you who bullied her would be dead long ago.

"Well then, I've disturbed you."

Lin Mu and Shiina Mahiru took off their shoes together, put on Asada Shino's newly bought slippers, and stepped into her house.

Sure enough, it was a very narrow room.

Besides the bathroom and small kitchen, there was only a bed in the bedroom and very few clothes in the wardrobe.

Judging from the looks of it, this little girl who is being targeted is living a very frugal life.

This is also why he feels inferior when facing Shiina Mahiru.

Compared to a dazzling heiress like Shiina Mahiru, she was utterly insignificant.

Asada Shino blushed slightly as she clutched the hem of her clothes.

"I'm sorry, it's too cramped here, so you'll have to sit in my bedroom."

"It's alright, Asada-san's room is very tidy."

Shiina Mahiru replied with a smile, "It just so happens that Ms. Odori asked me to dispose of the unsold half-price ingredients today. Asada-kun, may I borrow your kitchen?"

"Of course, I'll help too."

After exchanging a few friendly words and confirming that they would have dinner there, Shiina Mahiru and Asada Shino went to the kitchen together.

Looking at the ingredients taken out of the packaging, Shino Asada couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Miss Yongzi is so generous. These ingredients can be sold even tomorrow without any problem."

Shiina Mahiru nodded with a smile, "Yes, it's really lucky to have a manager like this."

This was her first time working. She had heard from her classmates about how tough part-time jobs were and how some people were targeted by their seniors, which made her a little apprehensive at first.

However, although Ms. Saionji Odori was very gentle, Shiina Mahiru always felt that there was something wrong with the way she looked at Lin Mu.

Besides, who lets a man sleep in his own private rest room?

They have absolutely no sense of vigilance!

If she's not wary, it means she's showing affection to that man!

Thinking of this, Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but sigh, and then secretly glanced at Asada Shino, muttering to herself.

"What should I do if my man is too much of a flirt? I guess I have to feed him well and treat him like a good-for-nothing, so that no one else will want him and he'll belong to me alone!"

Asada Shino was unaware of Shiina Mahiru's method of raising a boyfriend, and she couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, Miss Odori is so kind. Knowing that I was being bullied by Kurata, she actually fired Kurata-senpai right away. Of course, I also have to thank Lin Mu."

"Shiina-kun, I want to properly express my gratitude to him. Do you know what he likes?"

Changing the subject, Asada Shino earnestly inquired about Lin Mu's hobbies, leaving Shiina Mahiru somewhat taken aback.

What is this?

Can you come up with your own ideas to help your girlfriends win over their boyfriends?

However, seeing Asada Shino's serious expression, she felt that she was overthinking it.

Asada probably just wanted to express his gratitude.

Thinking of this, Shiina Mahiru replied with a smile, "He's an otaku, he probably likes anime and manga, light novels and the like."

"However, he also said that he is a creative otaku. Today he met with the editor of Shinazugawa Bunko and found out that his light novel has been approved for a contract and will soon be available for physical sale."

Upon hearing this, Asada Shino's cherry-like mouth opened wide.

"He wrote his own light novel... Wow, that's amazing! Does that mean Lin Mu is going to become a famous author? We'll have to call him Teacher Lin from now on!"

Shiina Mahiru nodded with a smile, her expression involuntarily carrying a hint of pride.

Although she didn't understand otaku culture, she decided to learn about it properly when she had time, thinking of Lin Mu.

Let's start with light novels.

Shino Asada was extremely shocked; she had never expected this.

Lin Mu is not only handsome and mature, but also incredibly talented.

She's only a high school student, yet she can already debut as a light novel author and won't have to work a miserable job anymore.

This puts them ahead of most boys in the school.

"Hmm... I really can't think of what gift to prepare for him, Shiina, do you have any suggestions?"

Asada Shino doesn't really understand otaku culture, mainly because she has no friends and is in a state of isolation.

There was no one to talk to, and life was incredibly miserable.

The saddest thing is that she can't even tell her mother about her condition.

Because of his own mother, just like everyone else, he felt afraid when he looked into her eyes.

Shiina Mahiru was somewhat troubled by Asada Shino's request for advice, but for the sake of friendship, she still gave reasonable suggestions.

"I think what matters is not the gift itself, but the sentiment behind it."

"Asada, as long as you can convey your gratitude to him, there won't be any problem. I think boys will like any gift that a girl prepares with care."

While saying this aloud, Shiina Mahiru muttered to herself.

"As long as you don't offer yourself up to him, it's fine."

Shiina Mahiru herself is a girl.