The landlord has multiple personalities and wants everyone to pay him.

I'm a little shy today?

Listen to yourself, is this even human language, shop manager?

This big sister who was all smiles like Guanyin Bodhisattva yesterday, why is she so shy today? Does she change every single day?

and!

Chen San San sat in the chair and secretly glanced at the person curled up in Ye Shu's arms.

Based on her years of experience shipping multiple couples, the way the shop assistant looked at her just now was definitely more than just shyness.

There seemed to be a hint of wariness, a touch of displeasure, and even a tiny bit of... hostility in it!

Oh no! I've committed a grave mistake in my study of the Bible!

Chen San San has three major taboos when shipping couples:

First! Never act impulsively... no, that's Captain Dragonfly.

First! Shippers are strictly prohibited from interfering in the lives of their respective shippers!

Second! It is strictly forbidden for either party in the CP to develop hostility or defensiveness towards you!

Third! It is strictly forbidden to reduce or interrupt the interaction between the couple because of your presence!

She, Chen San San, a seasoned connoisseur dedicated to finding the purest, most natural sweets, has actually committed a grave mistake!

She has now become the one who needs to be told "don't be afraid," the outsider that the shop assistant is wary of.

This is terrible! How is she supposed to stay hidden now? How is she supposed to keep an eye on things? Who's going to make up for the lack of sugar in my body?!

Does that mean that from now on, whenever she's nearby, the shop assistant will treat her like a thief? How am I supposed to eat eggs then?

Chen San San looked at the person curled up in the store manager's arms and felt very anxious. She cleared her throat and said to the store clerk:

"Sister, don't you recognize me? It's me, San San. We met last night."

Upon hearing her words, the shop assistant shrank even closer to the shop manager, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist.

Ye Shu had no choice but to lower her head again, pressing her face against the hair of the person in her arms, and gently said as if coaxing a child:

"Xiaoxue, don't be afraid. San San is a good child, really. She's not dangerous, she's just... just a little lively."

Light snow?

So the shop assistant's name is Xiaoxue! This is crucial information.

By the way, she already knew that the store manager's name was Ye Shu; Ye Shu had told her that when they added each other on WeChat last night.

But...isn't it dangerous?

Chen San San felt something was off. Why did it sound so awkward? Did she really look that much like a murderer?

No, this misunderstanding must be cleared up. She must prove with her actions that her ally is their logistical support and an absolutely harmless enthusiast!

Chen San San thought for a moment, took off her backpack, and rummaged through it.

She always keeps a variety of snacks in her bag, just in case.

She pulled out a bag of cookies, held it in her hand, and took two steps toward the bar.

"Don't be afraid, Sister Xiaoxue. We'll be working together from now on, so please take good care of us."

As she spoke, she handed over the cookie, then quickly bent down, leaned closer, and quietly added:

"Don't worry, I definitely won't disturb you and the shop manager. I'll just quietly do my work..."

Ye Shu was speechless; he had heard those words clearly.

Of course he heard it clearly! If he couldn't hear it from so close, is he deaf?

He looked down at Xiaoxue in his arms, then at Chen San San next to him who had a "I'm only doing this for the sake of shipping" look on her face, and felt a little tired.

Perhaps hiring new employees was a mistake from the start...

What do you mean by not disturbing? Disturbing what? They don't usually do anything shady in the shop!

At most, it's just a hug for a while, a kiss... Is that too much to ask? Do I really need to make a special statement that I won't bother you?

He didn't understand, but Xiaoxue in his arms did.

Xiaoxue trembled slightly after hearing Chen San San's whispered words, and then slowly turned her head.

Her eyes were still red, and tears were still clinging to her eyelashes. She looked at Chen San San with a hint of disbelief.

Chen San San quickly handed the biscuit in her hand forward again, grinning.

Xiaoxue looked at her, then at the cookies in her hand, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded gently.

"Um……"

She reached out, took the bag of cookies, and said softly:

"Thanks."

Surrender successful!

Chen San San was immediately overjoyed; that proved the path wasn't dangerous! She quickly waved her hand:

"You're welcome, you're welcome. I have other snacks in my bag, take whatever you want!"

Ye Shu watched this scene, feeling a mix of emotions.

On the one hand, it seems that Xiaoxue has made new friends, which makes him genuinely happy.

But... this new friend seems to be quite a character; she's someone who's taken shipping to the extreme, and is even willing to work as a waitress at the store just for shipping...

"Alright, San San, go and arrange the chairs. We'll be opening the door soon."

Ye Shu bent down and took a new apron from under the bar, handing it to her and saying:

"Tie this on, so your clothes don't get dirty."

"Okay, manager!"

Chen San San responded, took the apron, tied it around her waist, and went to work, looking extremely happy.

At the bar, Ye Shu looked down at Xiao Xue, gently patted her back, and said:

"Xiaoxue, can you let go of my hand now? We'll be opening soon, and we expect it to be quite crowded. If you're feeling unwell or tired, you can go to the back lounge, okay?"

Xiaoxue pouted in his arms, her expression clearly unhappy.

She looked up, her eyes still red, glanced at Ye Shu, then quickly buried her face back, muttering to herself:

"San San...you call me so affectionately..."

Of course, she didn't let Ye Shu hear her say this; she was just talking to herself.

She was indeed unhappy about Chen San San's sudden appearance.

It's not that she's targeting Chen San San personally, but rather that she's unhappy no matter who comes.

Working with Ye Shu in this shop, laughing and joking together, living this simple and peaceful life together—this was something she had longed for in her heart for a long time.

Regardless of whether she could actually serve customers, the very feeling of two people running a small shop was something she longed for day and night.

But this day had finally arrived, and before he could even enjoy it, Chen San San suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

The girl's entrance shattered the atmosphere she had imagined, which is why she gave Chen San San that look.

Fortunately, Chen San San assured her that he would not disturb her and Ye Shu.

Judging from their appearance... they're probably just people who came here to work, and their eyes just now didn't seem like those of bad people.

Xiaoxue slowly loosened her arms from Ye Shu's waist and looked down at her apron.

She looked up at Ye Shu with pleading eyes, and as she looked, her face slowly turned red. She whispered:

"Then...then could you...kiss me...?"

"Huh? A kiss? Right here?"

Ye Shu subconsciously glanced up at the door and could see customers outside looking inside.

He hesitated for a moment, then made up his mind: "Let's kiss. She's my girlfriend, what's wrong with a kiss? It's not like we're doing anything else."

He bent down and gently kissed Xiaoxue's forehead.

Then he smiled at Xiaoxue and said:

"come on."

"Um……"

Xiaoxue nodded, her face flushed and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Meanwhile, Chen San San, who was arranging chairs with her head down next to her, had her back to the bar, but how could she possibly miss this opportunity to replenish her sugar intake?

She had certainly seen what had just happened. She closed her eyes with great satisfaction and silently recited the words in her mind.

Thank God, this shift was totally worth it!