Translator: Lordbluefire

Mia surveyed Bai Wei. Although Bai Wei looked like a sorry sight, Mia could still see a face filled with exquisite features.

When she saw the latter’s injuries and tattered clothes, she couldn’t help feeling a little heartache. She then glanced at Xu Mo who was beside her and didn’t know what to answer for a time.

“As long as the meals are provided, I don’t mind if the salary is lower. It’s good enough as long as I have enough to pay rent.” Bai Wei didn’t see Xu Mo earlier. But now that she saw him here, she guessed that this store probably didn’t lack another worker. Hence, she lowered her head slightly and a hint of pleading could be heard in her voice. She had already tried applying for a job earlier at a few other stores.

Mia felt reluctant to reject when she saw the disappointed look on Bai Wei’s face. She asked gently, “Why are you injured? Do you want to see a doctor?”

“I’m fine, there’s no need for that.” Bai Wei lowered her head and didn’t say anything else. She then dipped into a slight bow toward Mia. “I’ve disturbed you.”

After speaking, she turned and wanted to leave. She could only head elsewhere to try her luck. But when she turned and walked away, she limped. After all, her legs were injured.

“Do you know how to cook?” Mia felt reluctant to reject her, so she involuntarily asked.

Bai Wei turned back, and a hint of hope could be seen in her eyes. She nodded. “Mn.”

“You can stay here then. However, the stuff you have to do might consist of miscellaneous jobs. As for the salary, I have to check with my father first.” Mia smiled at her.

“Thank you!” Bai Wei felt so grateful, not knowing how else to thank Mia.

“Come in and take a seat first.” Mia went over and stretched out her hand. “My name is Mia, what about you?”

“Bai Wei.”

Xu Mo saw Mia going over to help support Bai Wei to come into the store. He couldn’t help but feel a little headache, not knowing whether this was something good or bad.

“This is Xu Mo, and this is his little sister Yao`er. They are both my friends,” Mia introduced them to Bai Wei.

“Hello.” Bai Wei nodded at Xu Mo.

“Hi Miss Bai, I’m also a worker here.” Xu Mo smiled slightly. Bai Wei felt that Xu Mo’s voice was somewhat familiar, similar to the voice of Hunter, the person who saved her. However, Hunter’s voice was deeper and colder, while Xu Mo’s face had a hint of youth.

She didn’t think too much. Bai Wei naturally wouldn’t assume that the 15-year-old Xu Mo was none other than the ‘Hunter’ who could handle things so easily and casually in the gambling den and fighting arena.

“Mia, why are you still hiring people?” Old Mister Batu walked down from upstairs. Bai Wei immediately stood up when she heard his voice, and then she saw Old Mister Batu surveying her.

“Father.” Mia walked over and hugged Old Mister Batu’s arm as she smiled. “Both Xu Mo and Yao`er are staying here now. Currently, I have to cook for many people and even have to do the laundry. Do you know how tired I am? Luckily, Bai Wei can help me.”

“My darling daughter, our tiny store cannot afford to feed so many mouths.” Old Mister Batu immediately wasn’t angry anymore when he saw Mia acting coquettishly.

“Father..” Mia shook his arm. Old Mister Batu could only helplessly reply, “Fine, fine, fine. But I won’t be able to give too high of a salary.”

Bai Wei felt a little sad when she saw this. It wasn’t because of the ‘salary’. Rather, when she saw Old Mister Batu and Mia, she was reminded of her father.

“Old Mister Batu, I and Yao`er have been troubling you and Miss Mia since we stayed here. I also didn’t help much. In the future, there’s no need to pay me any salary,” Xu Mo spoke while looking at Old Mister Batu. Since Mia had agreed to employ Bai Wei, he should do his best to let Bai Wei replace him, so he would have more time to cultivate the breathing method.

“No way,” said Mia.

“Since Xu Mo is so sensible, he can work less and his job scope will be split with her then.” Old Mister Batu didn’t stand on ceremony at all.

“Mn.” Xu Mo went along and nodded. He looked at Bai Wei and spoke, “In the future, I will have to trouble Sister Bai Wei.”

“No problem, I don’t mind doing everything.” Bai Wei was naturally willing to do more things. Only then would her job be stable.

Old Mister Batu agreed to pay her 50 federal coins every month, and her meals would be included. Hence, Bai Wei decided to settle down here. After that, Mia even personally applied medicine for Bai Wei’s injuries..

During the night, after the artificial light in the Subterranean World was extinguished, the general store also closed shop. After that, Xu Mo and the others were eating a meal at the top level of the building.

“Elder Sister Bai Wei, please eat more.” Mia passed a piece of bread to Bai Wei’s plate. After talking to Bai Wei, she found out about what Bai Wei had encountered.

“Thank you, Miss Mia,” Bai Wei said.

“Elder Sister Bai Wei, since the person who saved you told you to come to this area, do you think he is nearby and will continue to protect you?” Mia asked.

Bai Wei shook her head. “I don’t know either.”

When she recalled everything that had happened today, she understood that Hunter was different from the others in the black market. Would he come to find her?

Xu Mo sat opposite them and was hugging Yao`er as he ate quietly.

“Elder Sister Bai Wei. I always feel somewhat bored at night. Why don’t you stay here with us and accompany me?” Mia smiled and looked at Bai Wei. Bai Wei started, but she could see that the smile in Mia’s eyes was one filled with sincerity.

“Mn..” Old Mister Batu coughed and spoke, “Xu Mo, it’s not safe for Bai Wei to return to her rented house alone. Why don’t you send her there?”

Xu Mo lifted his head and looked at Old Mister Batu. After that, he nodded. “Alright.”

When Bai Wei heard Old Mister Batu’s words, she felt some panic. She then lowered her head and after she finished her bread, she spoke, “I’m full. In that case, I will head back first.”

“Elder Sister Bai Wei, allow me to send you off.” Xu Mo also stood up.

“Mn.” Bai Wei got up and said, “Old Mister Batu, Miss Mia. See you tomorrow.”

“See you tomorrow,” replied Mia as she rose to her feet.

“Go to Elder Sister Mia.” Xu Mo carried Yao`er to Mia, while he brought Bai Wei down the stairs.

Just when they left, Mia felt a little upset and spoke to her father, “I’m also full now.”