The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 501: Chapter 501: Cheap Labor

Cheng Yu’s lips were pursed as he gently raised his head, gazing at the figure of Green Glaze Master in the holographic screen. She was not tall and imposing; on the contrary, she was petite, with frail shoulders and a slender figure, looking as if a gust of wind could knock her over...

However—

Right now, at this moment, in Cheng Yu’s heart, the image of Green Glaze Master was as majestic as a mountain, as expansive as the ocean, as if she could support the whole world with just one hand...

”Master...”

”I...” Cheng Yu felt an indescribable emotion surging in his chest and couldn’t organize a complete sentence no matter how he tried.

”Stop talking!” Ji You waved her hand and spoke somewhat dictatorially, ”I’ve made up my mind! Whatever your troubles are, you are my salesperson.”

Cheng Yu opened his mouth: ”Master!!!”

Ji You’s lips curled into a hint of a smile and said, ”Ah Da, when dealing with life, don’t be timid. Just go for it. If I’m not bothered by you being a trouble, what else do you have to worry about?”

Cheng Yu clutched at his chest, where there was a warm current like floodwaters breaching a dam, fierce and rapid, filling his heart in an instant. With his mouth open, looking at Ji You, he stammered a few words: ”Master... I... I...”

Ji You asked, ”One word, will you continue or not?”

Cheng Yu gritted his teeth: ”I will!”

Ji You said, ”Good! Then you are the salesperson for my store, and the store’s concerns are your concerns. Do well, and I’ll give you a raise.”

Only, no sooner had she said this, Ji You immediately regretted it.

A raise?

Had she lost her mind?

The landlord’s family didn’t even have surplus grain, why was she talking about giving a raise?

Besides, she herself was a debtor with 500 million in debt, nearly starving and about to sleep on the streets...

Ji You pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, and then said, ”About what I said just now... pretend I didn’t say that.”

Cheng Yu’s eyes flashed with panic: ”Master, you... you regret it?”

Ji You: ”Huh?”

Cheng Yu, eyes wide and earnestly staring at Ji You, asked, ”You don’t plan to employ me anymore?”

Ji You: ”...”

It was then that Ji You realized Cheng Yu had misunderstood her intention, so she quickly said, ”What nonsense are you talking about? How about this, to avoid any unnecessary worries between us, I’ll sign a long-term employment contract with you. It will only be terminated in the case of an irresistible force.”

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yu immediately beamed with joy.

It was a genuinely happy smile, a feeling he hadn’t experienced in a very long time.

”Ahem...” Ji You cleared her throat and said, ”Regarding the remuneration...”

Cheng Yu hastened to say, ”Master, it’s my honor to serve you, I don’t need any remuneration.”

Ji You frowned, ”What nonsense is that? Without remuneration, we can’t establish a labor contract.”

Cheng Yu thought for a moment and said, ”Then, Master, just give me whatever you think is appropriate.”

When Ji You heard this, the eyes beneath the veil suddenly brightened:

Oh my!

What an honest person.

Ji You liked to take advantage of honest people.

Ahem, ahem...

Ji You put on a stern face and scolded, ”What are you talking about? Give you whatever I think is appropriate? One credit point? Or a hundred credit points? What if we dispute over this later?”

Cheng Yu: ”...”

For some reason, the Master in front of him suddenly seemed to become lively.

How to say it? The Master used to be silent and sparing with words, with a cold face, looking very difficult to approach, but at this moment, he gave the impression of being alive, real, and filled with the flavor of ordinary human life.

As for those 1 credit point, 100 credit points mentioned by the Master, Cheng Yu automatically ignored them.

Just kidding, who is the Master? With just a casual flick of his fingers, he’s someone who could earn tens of millions in mere minutes. Those words were just casually mentioned; how could he really give him 1 credit point, or 100 credit points?

In summary—

Cheng Yu wasn’t worried at all.

Ji You lowered his head, pondered for a moment, then looked up at Cheng Yu and said, ”How about this, my shop doesn’t often have new items, and doesn’t need much maintaining or managing on regular days. The compensation will still be as we mentioned before, hired per instance, 1,000 credit points each time. If the sales exceed expectations, I’ll give you a bonus.”

Where would Cheng Yu have any objections?

You know, how many people dream of the chance to assist and do miscellaneous tasks for a Soul Artifact Master? Even if it’s just pouring tea and delivering water, countless people would be willing to offer their service for free.

If Green Glaze Master were to announce that he’s publicly hiring a sales assistant, I estimate the people competing for the job could stretch from the First Star System to the Sixth Star System... ahem... Although that description is a bit exaggerated, it loosely reflects the prestige of a Soul Artifact Master among the masses.

Therefore, Cheng Yu hurriedly nodded and said, ”Of course! Whatever Master Qingyou says goes.”

Ji You said, ”I’ll include this in the contract.”

Then, Ji You cleared his throat and said, ”As for the bonus...”

Cheng Yu didn’t say a word, just looked up with earnest dark eyes at Ji You, seeing his completely trusting expression, and for some reason, Ji Bapi felt a sudden twinge of guilt in his heart...

After all, he’s a big internet celebrity and livestreamer with an appearance fee of at least 2 million.

And yet, he had been lured over for mere pennies.

If he truly didn’t give out a single penny as a bonus, it would indeed be a bit unkind.

But—

As a poor wretch, apart from having an extremely thick skin, he had nothing else of value to offer.

So, after only 2 seconds of hesitation, Ji You shamelessly said, ”As for the bonus, let’s set it at one-thousandth of each sale.”

A sales volume of 10 million would mean giving the sales assistant 10,000 credit points.

Not a small amount.

On a garbage planet, living frugally, it would last at least two to three years.

Ji You pursed his lips: ”Cough cough... Although it’s a bit little, I will consider increasing it for you in the future.”

Cheng Yu didn’t think too much, nor did he feel that the Master was being stingy. In any case, even if Green Glaze Master didn’t give him a single penny, he would still eagerly run over and beg to be the Master’s sales assistant.

With no doubts on either side, the employment contract between Ji You and Cheng Yu was quickly signed.

However—

When signing at the end, Cheng Yu caught a glimpse of an additional clause at the bottom. His finger paused slightly, and his eyes immediately reddened: This additional clause had not been mentioned to him by the Master, but had been silently added during the drafting. The clause in black and white read: As long as Qingyou’s Soul Artifact Manufacturing skills were perfected, he would unconditionally craft a Soul Device tailored for Cheng Yu.

Master...

Cheng Yu turned around in a flurry, pressing his lips tightly.

On the other side, Ji You signed her name with a broad flourish in a grand style, naturally signing in the name of Green Glaze Master. After signing, she noticed that Cheng Yu remained motionless. This cheap sales assistant, he wouldn’t be having regrets now, would he?

Ji You couldn’t help but frown, urging, ”Sign it.”

Cheng Yu hastily rubbed his swollen eyes, hanging his head low, quietly signed his name.