"Would the Host like to be transported to all territories—Red Moon Convenience Store?"


    "Yes." Qin Nuo nodded.


    As soon as the words fell, his vision was enveloped in white light, forcing him to close his eyes due to the intense stimtion.


    When he opened them again, he found himself on a cobblestone path by the roadside.


    At the end of the cobblestone path was the Red Moon Convenience Store.


    Back again, the store had undergone another transformation.


    At the entrance, a new fence enclosed a small garden, with meticulously trimmed trees and flowers. There were also new decorations, including potted nts, two stone lions, and outdoor seating.


    Li Tongtong, dressed in a maid outfit, was humming a tune while watering the nts she had cultivated.


    Qin Nuo opened the gate and walked in."Wee! Our store is struggling and is about to be transferred. We''re having a clearance sale, everything is being sold at a discount, don''t miss out!" Li Tongtong recited her well-practiced lines while watering the nts.


    Qin Nuo frowned, "Transfer? Did I ever say that?"


    Li Tongtong was startled, turned around, and saw Qin Nuo with a half-smile. She quickly stood up and tossed the watering can aside, "Boss, you''re back from your trip?"


    "Those words I just said were on purpose, a marketing tactic to trick some foolish ghosts!"


    "Is the store''s new look also your doing?"


    "Yes, doesn''t it look much prettier?" Li Tongtong asked, seeking praise.


    Qin Nuo poured cold water on her enthusiasm, "This is my store, not your little love nest. Adding too many unnecessary things makes it look like a brothel."


    Li Tongtong lowered her head, "Oh."


    "Where''s Yuan Shan?"


    "Inside, organizing the stock."


    After saying that, Li Tongtong whispered a little report, "That guy has been cking off these days and even sneaked some soon-to-expire self-heating oden."


    "Reporting others is generally frowned upon, but for me, you did the right thing."


    Qin Nuo patted Li Tongtong on the shoulder and walked into the store.


    Inside, the store was much improved since thest surprise inspection. The floor was clean, and the shelves were neatly arranged, but there were still very few customers, making it feel quite deserted.


    Yuan Shan was holding a feather duster, yawning as he cleaned the shelves.


    A White Shadow moved between the shelves, then carried two ck-packaged boxes to the counter.


    Li Tongtong quickly went to the counter to ring up the purchase.


    The White Shadow nced at Qin Nuo, slightly startled, "Howe your store has an old..."


    Halfway through the sentence, the White Shadow''s gazended on Qin Nuo''s right arm and fell silent.


    Li Tongtong handed over the goods with a forced smile, "Customer, this is our boss!"


    The White Shadow''s eyes were filled with astonishment and confusion.


    Sensing Li Tongtong''s hostility, the White Shadow said nothing more and quickly left the store.


    Over there, Yuan Shan saw Qin Nuo and hurriedly came over with the feather duster, politely greeting, "Boss."


    Qin Nuo nodded and said to Li Tongtong, "Bring me the ount book."


    Li Tongtong quickly took out a thick, old ount book from the drawer and handed it over obediently.


    Qin Nuo took it, nced at it, initially pretending to ponder, but soon realized he couldn''t understand a single word.


    True ghost scribbles!


    Closing the ount book, Qin Nuo straightforwardly asked, "How''s the store''s revenue these days?"


    "It''s starting to improve, but we''re still losing money," Li Tongtong said helplessly.


    "The Other Shore Convenience Store across the street saw our renovations and did aplete overhaul themselves, then opened two more branches, blocking all the customer flow at the street entrances, leaving our street deserted." ?


    "Also, without a supply source, many of our products have expired," Yuan Shan added.


    "The boss of the Other Shore Convenience Store has been targeting us all along. If this continues..."


    "Last night, several shadows sneaked into the store to cause trouble. I caught one and strangled it, but the others got away," Li Tongtong said, waving her little fist.


    "They were employees from the store across the street."


    Qin Nuo frowned and asked, "Are they really that aggressive?"


    "Several nearby stores have been driven out of business. They want to monopolize the area, and we''re thest one standing," Yuan Shan said.


    Qin Nuo walked to the entrance and looked across the street.


    In the hazy white fog, he could vaguely see the outline of a convenience store, glowing red.


    Qin Nuo returned, and Li Tongtong and Yuan Shan exchanged a nce, asking, "Boss, are you nning to run away?"


    Qin Nuo chuckled, "Why would I run away? We haven''t gone bankrupt yet!"


    "But their scale is toorge. Our store''s area isn''t even half of theirs, and we can''tpete with their traffic and investment. Plus, our supply issue is still a problem," Yuan Shan said, slumping his shoulders.


    Qin Nuo found a chair and sat down, cing his hands on the table, fingers interlocked, "So we need a professional ghost to help us manage the store."


    "I doubt anyone would want toe," Yuan Shan muttered under his breath.


    "I''ve already recruited one," Qin Nuo said.


    Ignoring the surprised looks from Li Tongtong and Yuan Shan, Qin Nuo opened the System Store.


    The yer Level had risen to 3, unlocking many new items, and the position of "Assistant Manager" was prominently listed.


    "The price is 6,200 Ghost Currency!"


    Qin Nuo''s eyelid twitched.


    His total savings were just over ten thousand Ghost Currency, and this one position would cost him half of that!


    Moreover, this was just the purchase price; there was also a monthly sry to consider, with a two-month probation period, and it was twice as high as Li Tongtong''s and Yuan Shan''s sries.


    But after a moment''s thought, Qin Nuo confirmed the purchase.


    With moneyes responsibility, and the assistant manager''s role included managing employees, sourcing supplies, and running the store.


    Expensive, yes, but worth it!


    Once the profits rolled in, it would be a life of sitting back and collecting money.


    "Ding, congrattions to the Host for unlocking the ''Assistant Manager'' position. The best candidate has been found and will arrive at the store in two minutes!"


    "So simple, so efficient?" Qin Nuo was taken aback, a bit surprised.


    Li Tongtong and Yuan Shan were still puzzled.


    Soon, there was amotion outside.


    "Ding-a-ling!"


    The store door opened, and the bell above jingled.


    An elegantly dressed old man in a suit, carrying a leather briefcase, walked in.


    The old man had a mustache, a serious demeanor, meticulouslybed graying hair, deep-set eyes, and an inexplicable charm, exuding a powerful and mysterious aura.


    Li Tongtong quickly went to the cash register, looking at the old man, thinking he was quite handsome, and said with a smile, "Hello, may I help you with anything?"


    "My name is Liao Shen, and I''m here to apply for the position of assistant manager at this store."


    The old man set down his briefcase, his voice rich and maic.