Yokai Office

... All meals and lodging included?

Zong Ci didn't move his body, and stood on the spot and retorted, "When did I say that?"

"You said it last time!" Shen Xi repeated the words intact, "As long as you apply, you can also get free food and lodging."

Zong Ci thought about it carefully, and finally remembered it.

The 'food and lodging included' he said that night meant that the Monster Bureau was in charge, not himself.

But when he arrived at Shen Xi's place, why did the meaning change?

Zong Ci came back to his senses, and met Shen Xi's eyes.

Blinking, sincere and looking forward to it.

Suddenly having a hard time saying no?

"That's not what I meant at the beginning, you..."

"Team Zong!" Shen Xi interrupted him before he finished speaking, "You are the leader, and I am the subordinate. You must be the one responsible for me if you say that you are responsible for all the food and lodging."

Understand it with reason.

"Besides, if you don't take me in today, I have nowhere to go. Do you have the heart to see me stay on the street?"

Move with love.

"If someone else found out about it, they would think that you Monster Bureau, your Captain Zongci treated his subordinates harshly."

Add a little more threat.

Shen Xi always felt that his persuasion ability reached its peak at this moment.

Zong Ci was silent for a while, and then he said, "You can go to a hotel tonight, and then go out to find a house tomorrow."

Shen Xi was immediately dejected, "The house in Nilong District is too expensive, I can't afford to rent it. Besides, it's already November, and there aren't many vacant houses for rent."

The tone is aggrieved, not annoying.

Zong Ci suddenly remembered the small cubicles in Shen Xi's shop, and hesitated for a while.

Could it be that Shen Xi really has no money to rent a house?

"And I've asked, the bureau will not assign me a house until I've worked and passed the internship period."

When Zongci was reminded by him, he realized that there was indeed such a rule in the bureau.It seems that I made a mistake at the beginning.

"Team Zong." Seeing his expression loosen, Shen Xi immediately pursued the victory, "Just let me stay for a while? I won't cause trouble... and after a while, when I have saved enough money, I will find a house and move out." !"

Shen Xi clasped his hands together, "Team Zong, please. What's more, it's not what you said, as long as you apply, you can get free food and accommodation?" Shen Xi paused, then suddenly stood up straight, "I'm formally proposing to you now. Apply!"

He looks serious in his words and deeds.

After listening to such a long passage, Zong Ci didn't know how to refute.

He looked at Shen Xi, recalled the strange spiritual power in the other person's body, hesitated again and again, and said, "There is a guest room, I haven't touched it all the time. Live in and clean up by yourself, and move out when you find the house. The most important thing Just don't get me into trouble."

Seeing that the other party let go, Shen Xi immediately smiled, "Obey!"

A big stone in Shen Xi's heart finally fell to the ground.

In fact, this time he came to look for Zong Ci, and he was very worried.To be honest, rental housing in Nilong District is really hard to find, and the price is ridiculously high.Shen Xi originally wanted to join Liuhuo, but later he found out that although Liuhuo and Zongci are in the same building, they have completely different types of rental apartments.

Liu Huo lives in a single room with one bedroom and one bathroom, and the area is not much larger.

That's why Shen Xi didn't dare to bother him.

During this period of time, Zong Ci always appeared when he needed it most and solved many problems for him.

Therefore, this time Shen Xi came here with selfish motives.

After all, you can see Zong Team every day, and you can also have his protection.

Think beautiful.

In fact, he was also prepared for the other party to disagree.

But fortunately, the ending came true!

***

The place where Shen Xi slept was finally successfully moved from the sofa to Zongci's bedroom... next to him.

Zongci's house was also assigned by the Monster Bureau.In addition to the master bedroom, there is also a guest bedroom.However, Zong Ci has always lived alone, so this room is empty all year round, except for an empty, unmade bed, there is nothing else.

But Shen Xi didn't care, he carried his own boxes and started to clean and decorate the room.

Shen Xi unfolded his newly bought compressed mattress and blanket, and spread them neatly on the bed.When he saw it, he smiled and narrowed his eyes!

From today on, he is also a demon with a bed to sleep in!

***

Zong Ci walked to the door with a glass of water in his hand, and watched quietly.

I always feel that there is a joy in Shen Xi's busy back.

The other party kept 'humming hahaha' for a long time, and it sounded like he was singing, out of tune.

Zong Ci found it interesting, and involuntarily raised the corners of his mouth.

Until Shen Xi took out the signboard placed aside...

Zong Ci's smile suddenly froze.

As soon as Shen Xi turned his head, he saw Zongci, "Team Zong! Why are you here!"

"Why did you bring this store sign?"

Nowadays, most store signs are made electronically, and it is really rare for Shen Xi to write them by hand.

In fact, Shen Xi's original intention of writing this signboard was just to save money.

Later, when he earned money and could replace the electronic signboard, he just liked it and was reluctant to replace it.

So I left this handwritten signboard and have been using it to this day.

Hearing Zong Ci's question, Shen Xi replied happily, "I'll put up this signboard when the office is reopened next time, absolutely soliciting customers!"

Honey juice confidence.

Zong Ci lowered his head and lowered his eyes, and took a sip of warm water to cover up his helpless smile.

soliciting?Are you sure you didn't scare the guests away?

"You can tidy it up slowly." Zong Ci said lightly without stopping him.

Shen Xi thought she had the approval of the other party, so she put the signboard beside the bed contentedly.He turned around and looked around for a week. Seeing that everything was almost done, he breathed a sigh of relief, "It's finally done."

Zong Ci heard the words and thought for a while, "Go to bed early, get up early tomorrow, and go out."

"Huh? Where are you going?" Shen Xi asked doubtfully.

"We'll talk about it when we wake up." Zong Ci didn't intend to tell him directly, but after saying this, he turned and left.

Shen Xi couldn't get an answer, so she could only fall asleep with curiosity.

***

Early the next morning.After Shen Xi finished washing up, she quickly ran downstairs to the parking lot.

Looking from a distance, he saw Zong Ci's figure.

The other party was wearing a black coat with a close-fitting turtleneck sweater inside, looking tall and straight, full of aura.

"Team Zong!" Shen Xi ran over, "As soon as I saw the electronic note you left, I came down!"

Zongci nodded slightly, "Get in the car."

"it is good!"

When the two got into the car, Shen Xi asked with great interest, "Where are we going?"

"Go back to the demon world, the village where you live."

"Ah?" Shen Xi's smile faded a little, and he asked instead, "Why go back?"

Zong Ci noticed his change and said, "You think it's that easy to work in the Monster Bureau? As my subordinate, I must thoroughly understand your previous situation."

In fact, Zong Ci wanted to take this opportunity to see if he could find out some news about the spiritual power in Shen Xi's body.

"Oh, that's fine." Shen Xi didn't refuse.

Seeing that he was not in high spirits, Zong Ci felt strange.But Shen Xi didn't want to say, and he wouldn't ask too much.

***

The demon world and the human world are separated, and each area has a specific enchantment entrance and exit.

Shen Xi took Zongci back to the tribe he lived in the demon world.

Compared with humans, the Yaozu live in a more ordinary environment.They live in animal form for a long time, and a too large residence is unnecessary for them.

In recent years, more monsters have been born, and the Monster Bureau has begun to advocate the need to connect with the human world, allowing monsters to live in 'human form'.

Therefore, the members of the tribe where Shen Xi lived were no different from ordinary humans just by looking at their appearance.

Along the way, the two saw many monsters in the village.When everyone saw Shen Xi coming back, they didn't show much expression.Faintly, even with contempt.

Zong Ci sensed something was wrong and glanced at Shen Xi.

Shen Xi's expression remained the same as usual, and he did not greet others.

"Shen Xi." "Team Zong."

The two spoke at the same time.Zong Ci paused, motioning for him to speak first.

"The front is where I used to live!" Shen Xi pointed to the innermost place, "Are you going to take a look?"

Zong Ci nodded and walked forward.Seeing this, Shen Xi quickly followed.

Not long after, the two reached the innermost side.

A dilapidated wooden house stands here, in stark contrast to the bungalows next to it.

"... Shen Xi?" Zong Ci frowned and looked at him.

Shen Xi pursed her lips, seeming to be hesitating, "Team Zong, can I talk to you?"

"Whatever you want to say, just say it." Zong Ci sensed his emotions and didn't force him.

Shen Xi showed a faint smile, "Actually, I'm not a monster in this village. They said that I appeared out of thin air..." His eyes flashed a wave, "As for where I come from, I don't know at all. You know... Later, I had spiritual wisdom, but I couldn't transform into a human being."

Beasts, with intelligence, then transformed into humans.

If it is too late to transform into a human being, it will only be treated differently.

"The children in the village treat me like a plaything and bully me all day long..." Shen Xi said this with a light smile, as if it was just someone else's story.

A cub that was difficult to transform into a human form was abused as a plaything by other young demons in the village.

That was a memory that Shen Xi didn't want to talk about at all, "Anyway, no one likes me, I have to rely on my own protection to protect myself."

Zong Ci thought of the nightmare that Shen Xi didn't want to talk about before, and his face darkened.

"One day, I was bullied to the point of death, and I happened to meet my grandma who had passed the training. She rescued me and brought me back to this home." Shen Xi finally softened his face when he mentioned the grandma who raised him, "Grandma Her seniority is very high, and even the patriarch wants to give her some face. She has been taking care of me until I have spiritual power and transform into a human form."

Zong Ci said lightly, "Some monster races will always reject outsiders. I think they are very indifferent to you."

"What's the matter? I'm occasionally ridiculed by monsters of the same age, anyway, I'm used to it." Shen Xi didn't think so, but explained, "Actually, the dryad grandpa in the back mountain and the second uncle next door are very kind to me. By the way, There is also Gouwa, who is now born as a pet dog! You are not as good as me!"

When Shen Xi thought of this, his face finally recovered, "He only has one can of royal dog food per month!"

Zong Ci was taken aback for a moment, and a few seconds later, he couldn't help but laugh.

Finally, he understood why Shen Xi was obsessed with canned food.

"Where's your grandma?" Zong Ci asked.

Shen Xi couldn't hide her disappointment when she heard the words, "Grandma's cultivation has never been improved, and she passed away three years ago."

In fact, monsters also have a lifespan. If their spiritual power and cultivation level cannot be improved, they will die when they reach the appropriate age.

"Sorry." Zong Ci recalled that Shen Xi was born three years ago.

As soon as the words fell, a stone suddenly hit the back of Shen Xi's head.Shen Xi cried out in pain, and immediately turned around.

A young monster reeking of alcohol was looking at him with contempt.

"Hehe, it's Shen Xi, it seems that your spiritual power still hasn't improved? You can't even hide from this pebble. Rubbish!"

This man is called Hu Ze, and he has always had a bad personality. When Shen Xi was in the shape of a beast, he was often bullied and abused by him.Later, when Shen Xi turned into a human form, he would be targeted by him every now and then.

Shen Xi was so disgusted in his heart that he really wanted to go back on the spot, but because Zong Ci was by his side, he didn't dare to mess around for a while, for fear of leaving a bad influence on the other party.

Hu Ze was just passing by, wanting to play with itchy hands.Seeing that Shen Xi didn't respond, he couldn't help feeling bored.

"Boring." Hu Ze left this sentence, turned and left.

Unexpectedly, before he had gone a few steps, his back was suddenly hit by a heavy stone, with such force that he immediately fell to the ground.

"Ah!" He yelled in pain, turned sideways and glared fiercely at Shen Xi, but found that the other party was looking at the person beside him in surprise.

Hu Ze shifted his target and asked Zong Ci, "Who are you?! Why attack me?!"

An outsider brought by Shen Xi actually dared to take the initiative to attack him!

Zong Ci's expression was indifferent, and the spiritual power in his hands was faintly showing signs of strengthening, and he walked towards Hu Ze step by step.

"Team Zong..."

Shen Xi's worried voice came from behind, Zong Ci paused, and suddenly remembered Shen Xicai's words.

——Anyway, no one likes me, I have to protect myself by myself.

Zong Ci's powerful aura suddenly appeared. He stopped in front of Hu Ze, looked down at him, and repeated coldly, "Why should I attack you?"

Shen Xi stared at Zong Ci's back, his heart was slightly hot, and he always felt that something was quietly emerging.

"Shen Xi is my subordinate..." Zong Ci paused, and then said three simple and easy-to-understand words, "I protect my weaknesses."