Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 127 Working with Little Ellie

Lang Lei never dreamed that after leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, he would actually be working for someone else again...

Although Lang Lei persuaded Xiao Aili to take on all the expenses for their trip without interest, he only asked Aili to pay him back when she grew up, even though Lang Lei never intended for her to pay him back.

However, Ellie insisted on finishing the project she had promised her boss, so Lang Lei came to work with her...

This also cleared up one of Lang Lei's doubts: Xiao Aili's money was earned through part-time jobs.

As for not employing child labor...

Little Ellie only helped out for a few days at most; a strict employment relationship wasn't formed, and there weren't that many people with nothing better to do than report her.

As for why the shop owners all liked hiring Little Ellie, the temporary worker...

Little Ellie's cuteness and sweet talk are one aspect, which helps her attract more customers.

On the other hand, Little Ellie's plan to travel the world has already generated considerable buzz on internet platforms in various countries.

The combination of "adorable underage child" and "traveling the world"—two seemingly disparate attributes—simultaneously appearing in Xiao Aili's life naturally attracts considerable attention.

Hiring Xiao Aili can bring considerable popularity and more wealth to your shop, so why not?

During this period, many people wanted to ride on Xiao Aili's popularity and join Xiao Aili's fan club for a while.

However, this purposeful approach was easily detected by Ellie, who politely rejected him. Lang Lei was able to join because of the sense of familiarity brought by the Primal Authority, and also because he had initially gained Ellie's approval.

If Xiao Aili had a mobile phone, she could probably have made a considerable amount of money just by creating an account on the internet...

"Hey, that's right! How come I didn't think of that before!" Lang Lei suddenly widened his eyes and secretly decided that after finishing work today, he would definitely buy Xiao Aili a cell phone as a gift!

"Brother Du, it's just ahead!" Ellie called out to Lang Lei and ran to the entrance of the dessert shop ahead.

The dessert shop is decorated in a very girly, pinkish style.

Sure enough, the workplace that Alicia, who always has a girlish heart, chose is also very girlish.

This dessert shop has warm lighting and an enticing aroma; you can feel the sweet atmosphere as soon as you step inside.

The store's decor is dominated by soft pink and white tones, with cute paintings on the walls depicting various desserts and smiley faces, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

After Lang Lei explained his purpose and mentioned that he was a good cook, the manager readily agreed to Lang Lei's request and assigned him to help in the kitchen, while Xiao Aili greeted guests at the front desk.

Lang Lei learned to make various desserts in the kitchen from the head chef, such as silky chocolate cake, rich tiramisu and colorful macarons.

Due to his personality, Lang Lei listened attentively to the head chef's explanation, taking notes of key points from time to time, and his hand movements gradually became more skilled.

Of course, it's possible that it's because Alicia likes desserts and Lang Lei wanted to learn how to make them.

The head chef, Robert, was a kind and approachable middle-aged man. He patiently explained to Lang Lei, "Making desserts is like creating a work of art. It requires patience and care. You must control the heat and not use too much force."

Lang Lei nodded. He also quite enjoyed the process of transforming ingredients into delicious food. Whenever he saw an ordinary dough gradually become exquisite in his hands, he felt a sense of satisfaction. He didn't even feel this way when he won the battle in the Soto City Great Arena.

Little Alice was responsible for greeting customers at the front desk. True to her name, Alice's sweet smile and friendly words made every customer feel welcome. When customers ordered, she patiently recommended the shop's signature desserts and carefully noted down each request.

Her enthusiasm and thoughtfulness won the praise of the guests. According to the head chef Robert, some regular customers even came several times just to chat with Ellie. If Ellie leaves, many people will probably be disappointed.

Lang Lei looked at Xiao Aili, the receptionist, through the glass door and smiled.

Just then, a kind-looking old lady walked into the store. Little Ellie immediately went up to help her and thoughtfully found her a comfortable seat.

The old lady ordered a cup of hot tea and chatted with little Ellie. It seems that she is one of the regulars that the head chef mentioned.

Little Ellie listened patiently, occasionally offering a few words of response, which warmed the old lady's heart. As she was leaving, the old lady held her hand and said, "Thank you, dear little girl. Although I've said it many times, you truly make this old woman very happy."

"You're welcome, Grandma," little Ellie said sweetly. "And thank you for the compliment!"

During breaks, Lang Lei would sneak up to the front desk and watch Xiao Aili interact with customers. The two would occasionally exchange glances and smile at each other.

Lang Lei and Xiao Aili's work at the dessert shop is not always easy and pleasant. When the rush hour comes after school and get off work, a large number of customers suddenly arrive at the shop. Xiao Aili is almost too busy to move, while Lang Lei is also in a flurry of activity in the kitchen.

But it's not a big deal. Although the dessert shop isn't very big, there are more than just the two of them working there.

As time went on, Lang Lei and Xiao Aili gradually adapted to the work rhythm in the shop. Lang Lei not only learned how to make delicious desserts, but also felt a rare sense of satisfaction.

Although working was tough, for Lang Lei, it was mostly psychological.

What's heartening is that little Ellie has indeed grown during this time, taking another step closer to her true self.

By this time, Alicia must have already learned how to deal with various emergencies, how to communicate with people, and how to remain calm under pressure.

Whenever cheerful music plays in the dessert shop, Little Ellie seems to feel a sense of warmth and happiness, as if the whole world is filled with a sweet taste.

And when Little Ellie shows a knowing smile, Lang Lei's mood seems to brighten up as well.

It's not just Lang Lei; this seems to be a "range-based skill"...

It shouldn't be the so-called primordial authority, but rather the authority that belongs exclusively to Alicia, the [True Self], right?

After all, Lang Lei didn't possess that kind of power; his greatest strength lay in inflicting heavy damage on his enemies...

The last day of work came to a successful end. Under the boss's reluctant gaze, Lang Lei took Xiao Aili and headed to the mall.

That's right, starting today.

The beauty blogger Pink Fairy is about to be born!

(End of this chapter)