I opened a shopping mall in Xihuan

However, learning magic is not as easy as imagined.

In the middle of the night, Youxia sat with his back leaning against the edge of the bed, stroking the cat with one hand, and holding a withered rose in the other, practicing the restoration technique taught by Augest repeatedly, but it never succeeded.

He didn't know if it was because he didn't understand or for other reasons, he followed the teacher's instructions step by step, but he couldn't make the flowers recover.

Is it because I'm just an elf on the outside, and a muggle with no magical talents on the inside?

The more Youxia thought about it, the more she felt that there was such a possibility.

The other elves were all born from the Godly Tree of Life, only he was created by fabricating data, of course it would be different.

He threw the flowers into the trash can sullenly, turned around and got into bed, and planned to continue practicing after consulting August tomorrow.

·

The next morning, the bright morning light outlined the furry fibers of the carpet at the door, and the bright yellow rose petals were still shining with morning dew.

You Xia got up very early today, and started preparing the milk tea ingredients for the day after getting up, and when Darren and Demi came to work, he told them: "I'm going to the South Gate later, maybe it will be easier to come back In the evening, the business in the store will be handed over to you during this period."

During this period of time, after work is over every day, Youxia will give two to three hours of training to new employees. After a few days, Darren and Demi have already mastered the use of equipment and the method of making milk tea on the menu.

There is basically no problem in handing over the store to them, at most they are not very skilled in making some complex drinks.

However, proficiency depends on practice. Thinking back to a week ago, You Xia himself came to the shelves like this, and today just took this opportunity to let them practice their hands.

Both Darren and Demi wanted to behave well in front of the boss, and they all patted their chests to say that there is no problem, and they can take good care of the store.

You Xia thought to himself that the boss was not in the store, and appropriate pressure might make them grow faster, so he handed over the business of the store to the two employees with peace of mind, and set off for the south gate by himself.

·

The South City Gate is still very lively, and there is an endless stream of businessmen and tourists passing through the gate.

When Youxia found Diss, the other party was sitting under the arbor having a lively conversation with his friends. He went over and patted the other party's shoulder, and called out, "Mr. Diss."

Diss looked back and saw his face, jumped up from the chair immediately, sent his friend away with a few words, then pulled You Xia to sit down with a courteous smile, and said: "Mr. Yes, the business is very busy, the whole city is drinking the milk tea in your store."

You Xia tugged at the hem of the clothes that dragged the floor, and asked, "Has it all come here?"

"Of course, there are so many businessmen coming and going here every day, and businessmen are the most circulated type of people. The things about your milk tea shop have been spread outside by the mouths of those people!"

You Xia raised his eyebrows, he really didn't expect this.

Diss knew that he would not come to him for no reason, so after a few pleasantries, he asked, "You came to see me, do you need my help?"

You Xia nodded, cut to the point and said, "I want to rent another shop."

"Oh, you're going to open a branch, yes, your business is so good!" Diss looked unsurprised.

You Xia didn't explain too much to him, and put forward his request straightforwardly: "This time I want a slightly larger store, and the store with more than two floors is the priority. It is the same as last time, and the location is better. It is best to be in the south. On Dingle Street, a little closer to the milk tea shop, the annual rent is about five gold coins."

Diss pondered for a moment after hearing this, and said with some embarrassment: "Nightingale Street... I do know that there are several shops for rent, but the ones that meet your requirements are either single-storey shops, or the prices are slightly more expensive... ..."

"How much more expensive is it?"

"Not much, just six gold coins a year, three-story building, and the place is quite big," Diess said, "And knowing that you want to rent it, the landlord might give you a cheaper price."

You Xia pondered for a while, six gold coins a year is indeed a bit more expensive than the original rent of the milk tea shop, but it is not unacceptable, and the profit of the milk tea shop for a few days can be made back by the difference.

"Okay, then you can contact the landlord to find me in my shop tomorrow, and I'll go with you to see the shop, and if there's no problem, I'll rent it."

"Okay, no problem, leave it on me, and I'll find someone to go to the landlord's house and let me know later." Diss quickly agreed, and then asked, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

You Xia thought it was all over, so he decided to settle the matter of the store staff together, and followed his words: "I want to hire two new store staff, the requirements are not high, just be diligent."

Diss listened, and gradually grinned: "You can come to me for this, I will take you to a place, the people there are cheap and hardworking, you must be satisfied!"

You Xia always felt that his words were weird, and people used the word "cheap" to describe it, which gave him an uncomfortable feeling.

However, when he followed Diss to that place, he understood why the other party said that.

·

"This is the city of Maria that I mentioned to you last time."

After passing through a high wall, Diss pointed to the low shack in front of him and introduced, "Although there is the largest underground trading market in Los Angeles, it is chaotic and dangerous, but we are only in the poor residential areas on the outskirts. It’s okay to walk around.”

After Youxia walked into the city of Maria, his complexion became serious.

In front of him was a crowded street blocked by narrow mud huts. The uneven road was full of garbage and running sewage. The air was hot and filled with an indescribable sour smell. .

You Xia glanced at the rows of people sitting dumbly under the hut, most of them were ragged, yellow and thin, with flies stained on their bodies and didn't bother to drive them away, their expressions were full of bewilderment and vicissitudes.

He couldn't help but look back to the back of the wall, and when he looked up, he could still see the iconic white clock tower on Schlevoger Street, but it was as poor and quiet as a garbage dump forgotten by a bustling city.

"I'll take you to the recruitment office here." Diss interrupted his contemplation aloud. He seemed to have been here many times and was used to such scenes.

"Generally, those who come from other places can't find a job for a while, and they can't afford to rent hotels in other urban areas, so they will come here to live temporarily. The huts here only cost five copper coins a week, and they usually register their race at the recruitment office. And names, some bosses and merchants who like cheap labor will come here to recruit some short-term labor.”

You Xia quietly followed Diss' footsteps and walked among the mud houses and shacks. The concentrated gazes of the people around him made him feel like a strange person who strayed into the ghost village.

Seeing his restrained look, Diss smiled and comforted him: "You don't have to worry too much, they don't dare to do anything, everyone is looking forward to having someone like you to provide them with job opportunities."

You Xia responded, and was about to ask the Municipal Council about the management of this area in detail, when suddenly a loud voice came from behind: "Your Excellency!"

This voice sounded very familiar, You Xia turned his head, and immediately saw a familiar little green skin coming out from under the eaves of the pointed hut.

The green leather goblin was wearing a shabby little leather skirt. Seeing him turn around, he raised his little hand happily to say hello: "Your Excellency, do you still remember me?"

You Xia judged his height and shape, hesitantly said: "Bazahei?"

"Yes, it's me, the smart and capable goblin Bazahei!" The little green skin ran up to Youxia while talking, "I didn't expect to see you again, I'm so happy!"

You Xia was also quite happy, and asked, "Where's your brother Barry?"

"Barry went to find a job, but he hasn't come back yet." Bazahei replied, and then asked, "What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to recruit."

"Recruitment?" Bazaar's dark eyes lit up, "Do you have any requirements?"

"There is no requirement, as long as you are hardworking, honest, and loving cleanliness." Seeing the goblin's eager expression after hearing the request, You Xia smiled and said, "Do you want to try?"

"Can I?"

"Yes!" Youxia couldn't help but put on the same cheerful tone as Bazahei, "I want to recruit two employees, you can come here with Barry."

After all, Brother Goblin was the first person he met in this continent, and he gave him selfless help when he was unfamiliar with the place. If he had the ability, You Xia would like to help them.

"Great, Your Excellency Elf!" Bazahei jumped up, "Can you wait for me here for a while, I'll call Barry back, he's in the cobbler's shop outside the wall."

"No problem, let's go!"

Bazahei left happily. As soon as he walked away, Diss leaned over and asked, "Do you really want to hire those two goblins?"

"Ah."

Diss hesitated, looking hesitant to speak, but in the end he couldn't help but persuade: "You have to think carefully, goblins are a very cunning and treacherous race, and many of them hire them because they want to be cheap. All the bosses have had their things stolen, of course I’m not talking about you, it’s just that the reputation of goblins is really bad.”

You Xia also knew that the reputation of goblins in this continent was not very good, but he still wanted to stick to his decision.

Besides, he felt that he was quite accurate in judging people. In his impression, Barry was smart and calm, and had his own opinions on many things. Nor is it the nature of doing evil for no reason.

He said his thoughts again, and saw that Diss still looked disapproving, and said: "There are also slippery and cunning villains in the human race, I don't think the entire race should be defined by the behavior of individual people, what do you think? "

Diss choked, nodded after a while and said, "Okay, but you still have to be on guard."

You Xia turned his head to him and smiled slightly: "Of course, I know you are thinking about me, thank you."

Diss' cheeks were slightly flushed, and he said that the wood elves are really a race with as beautiful heart as appearance, and hoped that the two goblins would not disappoint Mr. Youxia.

Not long after, Bazahei called back his brother Bali.

As soon as the two little goblins came back, they went to the shed to take out their respective luggage, and after a while, they stood in front of Youxia with two small bundles on their backs.

This familiar scene made You Xia couldn't help laughing, and asked: "You are going to leave with me now, don't you ask about the salary?"

Barry: "We believe that the honest and kind Elf Lord will not deceive us."

Bazahei: "Remuneration is not important, as long as it can cover room and board!"

Barry pushed Bazahei, and Bazahei immediately changed his words: "Of course it would be better to have a little salary!"

You Xia was amused by the two goblins, looked down at them and said, "Well, I hope I will not disappoint your expectations."