"Looking for part-time help..."
Chen Qimeng glanced at Lin Yu, her expression troubled as she struggled to find the right words.
After a moment’s hesitation, she reconsidered.
Between her and Xiao Yu, was there really anything she couldn’t say?
So she decided to be straightforward:
"Xiao Yu, the work at the flower shop is quite detailed, and the only really troublesome part is the deliveries."
"Honestly, it’s only for a specific hour or two each day, but the timing isn’t fixed."
"I know you’re thinking of me, but the shop’s profits are already..."
In Chen Qimeng’s mind, the person Lin Yu mentioned was probably one of his classmates.
A college student taking on a part-time job, especially at a flower shop—
Forget about wages, what kind of work experience or skill-building could they even expect?
And when it came to pay, she genuinely didn’t have much to offer.
She couldn’t possibly ask someone to work without giving them fair compensation, could she?
The fact that Chen Qimeng could be so direct with him touched Lin Yu deeply.
At least now, she no longer treated him like a child.
She was willing to share the reality of the situation and discuss it with him.
In a way, he might even have to thank that "Thousand-Faced Fox" woman still lying in a hospital bed.
Without her accidental "assistance," Chen Qimeng might not have changed so much.
Lin Yu wasn’t unaware of the flower shop’s financial struggles.
But by bringing this up, he had already considered it carefully.
"Aunt Qimeng, don’t worry about the pay."
"We can try a different approach—compensate them with 'labor' instead."
"It might just mean you’ll have to put in a little extra effort sometimes."
Chen Qimeng: "???"
Was it really possible to hire part-time help without paying them?
Lin Yu’s mention of "labor payment" left her utterly confused.
"No money? Then... how could we possibly ask someone to work for free?"
"Xiao Yu, even if they’re your good friends, we still can’t..."
She trailed off, feeling the rest of her words might sound too harsh.
Lin Yu, however, looked completely confident.
"We can give it a try first. I’m not entirely sure it’ll work either."
"I’ll need to make a call and discuss it. If it doesn’t work out, we can stop anytime."
Chen Qimeng met his gaze.
Her instinctive trust overpowered her rational doubts, and she found herself nodding in agreement.
With the shop owner’s approval secured, Lin Yu stepped outside with his phone and dialed a number he’d only recently saved.
After a few rings, an enthusiastic voice answered:
"Little Brother Lin Yu, you should’ve received the money by now, right?"
"If you ever come across any other hard-to-sell treasures, just bring them to Gui Hang."
"As long as I’m here, I’ll make sure to help you out."
Lin Yu replied warmly,
"The money’s come through, thank you, Sister Hong."
"That’s actually why I’m calling."
"This collaboration went so well, I’ve got another piece I might sell next month."
Sister Hong’s voice brightened instantly:
"Anytime! Seriously, anytime!"
"Little Brother Lin Yu, just give me a heads-up a couple of days before you’re ready, and we’ll make it happen."
The "Yuan Dynasty Carved Lacquer Grapevine Pattern Begonia Tray" had already brought Gui Hang a wave of prestige.
If they could ride that momentum with another big sale next month—
None of the other underground auction houses would stand a chance against Gui Hang’s rising fame.
Lin Yu could tell from Sister Hong’s tone that she was quite excited at the moment.
Seizing the opportunity, he added:
"Sister Hong, there’s another small matter that could kill two birds with one stone. I’d like to discuss it with you."
"Isn’t Sister Feirong preparing for the civil service exam?"
"I know a suitable tutor I’d like to recommend to you!"
"Locking herself away at home won’t help. Sister Feirong just holes up in her room playing games, don’t you think?"
Sister Hong paused for a few seconds before abruptly shifting her tone:
"Little brother Lin Yu, are you saying Rongrong…"
"Has been bleeping holed up in her room playing games this whole time?!"
Lin Yu: "!!!"
Damn it!
Why did she zero in on that part?
That wasn’t the point he was trying to make!
...
At 2:30 in the afternoon,
Chi Qingchi had made plans with her club’s younger girls to take photos together,
so she left the flower shop early.
By then, two more familiar faces had arrived at the shop:
The antique-loving elder sister, Shen Buyao!
And the queen of dirty jokes, Huang Feirong!
After a round of introductions,
Chen Qimeng pulled Lin Yu aside and asked uneasily:
"Tutoring that girl Rongrong for the civil service exam?"
"Xiao Yu, I can’t do this!"
"I took my exams back in the early 2000s—what kind of useful experience could I possibly have now?"
"Wouldn’t I just… be wasting her time?"
Lin Yu was tempted to say outright:
With Sister Feirong’s academic record, is there even any room to waste her time?
How much lower could she go?!
But he couldn’t phrase it so harshly.
Instead, he reassured her:
"Qimeng, can’t you be a little more confident?"
"Even if you took the exam in the early 2000s, you still passed!"
"Knowledge doesn’t expire—what matters is the study method, right?"
Chen Qimeng: "???"
Is that how it works?
Seeing her doubtful expression, Lin Yu quickly added:
"Sister Feirong’s family isn’t short on money. Her parents just want her to pass the exam no matter what."
"Aside from the time needed for errands, she can study at the shop. Isn’t that better than her going out to date or party?"
"For kids from wealthy families, as long as they stay out of trouble, it’s a win."
Chen Qimeng was still hesitant: "But…"
Lin Yu simply turned to Huang Feirong and asked:
"Sister Feirong, Auntie Qimeng and I discussed it."
"Aside from an hour or two each day for arranging flowers or making deliveries,"
"and the four-hour study sessions agreed with your mom—Sister Hong,"
"the rest of your time at the shop is yours to spend as you like."
"Oh, and I’ll install a super fast computer in that corner over there!"
"What do you think?"
The moment she heard this,
Huang Feirong’s eyes lit up like stars!
"I’m in! I’m so in!"
"Sister Qimeng, to be honest, my childhood dream was to run a flower shop."
"Today, I’m basically… living the dream!!"
"I’m a hard worker—I’ll do anything, busy or not!"
"Talking about pay is so crass. Plus, I get to learn from you? I’m beyond in!"
"You can totally trust me with the flower deliveries."
"And uh… the faster that computer gets installed, the better. Hehehe."
Lin Yu turned back and shrugged at Chen Qimeng:
See? Easy fix.
Hearing Huang Feirong’s enthusiasm,
Chen Qimeng finally said:
"Rongrong, then let’s… give it a try?"
iaobai: "Councilor Dad, front me some funds. I want to hire ten thousand professional miners for a project!" [Five-Star Mission Issued: Capture the leader of the Blood Heaven Pirate Gang, who is on the run in the Radiant Star Sector. It is said the gang has over a hundred members. Proceed with caution.] Lu Xiaobai: "Councilor Dad, lend me the family's hundred-thousand-strong Lu Army!" [Seven-Star Mission Issued: Subdue a juvenile Void Dragon Beast.] Lu Xiaobai: "Councilor Dad, I'm taking your tamed Void Dragon Beast King out for a family reunion!" I said, System, don't you have any slightly more challenging missions? You're just not up to par! [Nine-Star Mission Issued: Become the Human Councilor.] Lu Xiaobai: "Dad, there's a small matter I'd like to discuss with you..."
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
ing gift was a patch of barren land, and disciples were all picked up along the way. He spent fifty years diligently building three "ramshackle little sects," thinking he could finally live a carefree life relying on his disciples. But right at the fifty-year mark, he was suddenly swept away by a spatial rift and exiled to the Chaos Desolation, the Disorderly Ruins. There was no spiritual energy there, only slaughter. Relying on the cultivation feedback from his disciples, Gu Changyuan hacked his way through a sea of blood for eleven hundred years. When the system finally fished him back out, he discovered the ramshackle little sects he'd built back then had developed a rather... unusual style. Hold on... I vanished for a thousand years, so how did my ramshackle little sects become holy lands?!
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
