Chapter 1313: Employee's Request (Part 2)
Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing had originally thought that Gu Yi had encountered some intractable problem while developing Jingran Pharmacy, which was why she had called out to them, hoping the two bosses would step in to resolve it. However, the truth was completely different from what they had imagined.
Any spirit remaining in the Underworld, as long as it wasn't unforgivably evil and cast into the eighteen layers of hell, had a chance to reincarnate. But the prerequisite was that they had to make sufficient contributions to the Underworld. The best way to measure one's contribution was to see how much Underworld Currency one could produce.
To put it bluntly, as long as they had enough Underworld Currency, they could find the appropriate window for reincarnation at any time.
During the period of great chaos, aside from souls forced into reincarnation, very few spirits who remained in the Underworld for various reasons chose to reincarnate. They knew very well in their hearts that their lives would not be easy if they were born into a chaotic world; nine times out of ten, it was safer to remain in the Underworld. Therefore, during this time, very few spirits opted for reincarnation. Even if they had made contributions to the Underworld and earned enough Underworld Currency, they still chose to remain in the Underworld, continuing to create value for it.
Under Gu Yi's leadership, Jingran Pharmacy, owned by Yang Haoran, saw its staff grow steadily. Employees working there not only enjoyed prestige but also exceptionally generous benefits. Consequently, not a single person had resigned to date, nor had anyone decided to leave the Underworld for reincarnation. However, today, it seemed this trend was about to be broken.
The reason for saying "seemed" rather than "definitely" was that the matter still depended on whether Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing, the two bosses, would agree. If Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing did not consent, then even if the employee harbored thoughts of reincarnation, they would remain just that—thoughts.
Yang Haoran, who had just risen, sat back down upon hearing this. Seeing his action, Xu Meijing's brow furrowed slightly. Without a word, she too settled back into her seat after Yang Haoran.
"Heh heh, could you tell Xiao Jing and me what exactly is going on?"
"Our Jingran Pharmacy treats every staff member exceptionally well; this is well-known throughout the entire Underworld. Of course, she was treated very kindly too. Her decision to leave Jingran Pharmacy and reincarnate isn't due to any dissatisfaction with us. It's purely because she wishes to reincarnate, no longer wanting to live as a spirit. Therefore, she humbly requests the boss and madam boss to grant her wish."
Yang Haoran listened to Gu Yi's explanation, nodded gently, and then spoke with a smile.
"Heh heh, I understand. Ask her to come see me. I want to confirm her intentions."
Gu Yi, hearing this, dared not delay. After respectfully assenting, she immediately departed, following Yang Haoran's instruction to find the staff member who wished to reincarnate.
Logically, a single staff member wishing to leave shouldn't have warranted the attention of Yang Haoran, the boss. After all, Jingran Pharmacy now boasted over a hundred employees, and one person's departure wouldn't significantly impact the establishment. Yet, Yang Haoran appeared exceptionally concerned about this matter, even deciding to personally question the employee. There was, naturally, reason and consideration behind Yang Haoran's actions.
Xu Meijing did not object to Yang Haoran's decision. Her slightly furrowed brow smoothed out after Gu Yi's departure, and her face reverted to its usual cool composure.
Soon, Gu Yi returned with a young woman clad in a Skin. This woman possessed a sweet, docile, and lovely appearance. Even the most difficult customer, upon seeing such a harmless face, would likely find it hard to feel any anger.
The Skin the woman wore was not the cheap, mass-produced kind found throughout the Underworld. Instead, it was a high-priced, custom-made Skin. Ordinary spirits simply couldn't afford the exorbitant cost of such tailor-made Skins, but at Jingran Pharmacy, it was different. All of Jingran Pharmacy's staff members wore these custom-made Skins, and the Underworld Currency required for their customization was, without exception, paid for by Jingran Pharmacy.
In other words, the sweet and lovely appearance of the staff member before them wasn't artificially enhanced but was her original visage.
Clearly, this female staff member had been handpicked by Gu Yi from among countless spirits, for a face as sweet and docile as hers was not something everyone possessed.
In fact, it wasn't just this woman; all hundred-plus staff members of Jingran Pharmacy had been carefully selected by Gu Yi. Some were sweet-faced, others were astute and capable, each possessing their own unique strengths.
"Gr-. . . greetings, boss, madam boss."
The female staff member bowed respectfully to Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing, her expression flustered, her face filled with trepidation. Usually eloquent, she now found her words stumbling when facing the two of them.
Her extreme reaction wasn't just because Yang Haoran was the boss of Jingran Pharmacy and Xu Meijing its madam boss. There was another crucial reason: both Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing were Guardians. To a spirit of her level, that identity was akin to a god's existence. Facing such powerful figures, it was inevitable for her heart to be filled with anxiety.
"Heh heh, no need to be nervous. Relax a little."
Yang Haoran saw the female staff member's nervousness and offered comforting words with a smile. His voice was gentle, his face adorned with a smile, showing no trace of sternness. This made the staff member's anxious heart feel slightly better. She respectfully assented, then fell silent.
In such a situation, she would answer exactly as Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing asked, saying no more, and daring not to.
"I just heard from your manager that you've decided to reincarnate. Have you truly thought this through?"
Yang Haoran asked with a smile. The female staff member, hearing this, dared not delay and quickly responded respectfully.
"I. . . I've thought it through."
The female staff member said with a timid expression. If she could, she would have preferred not to answer, as she didn't know if her reply would displease Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing. But not answering would also be a great disrespect, and Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing might even refuse to let her go. Having already set her heart on reincarnation, she naturally didn't want such an outcome. Thus, she steeled herself and gave Yang Haoran an affirmative reply.
As she responded, the female staff member nervously watched Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing. She had already prepared herself mentally: if Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing showed even the slightest displeasure, she would immediately drop to her knees and beg them to grant her wish.
The outcome surprised her somewhat. Neither Yang Haoran nor Xu Meijing's expressions changed at all. Yang Haoran maintained his gentle smile, while Xu Meijing remained as cool and aloof as before. She couldn't deduce what they were thinking from their current facial expressions.
"Since you've made up your mind, I won't keep you. I know that's not the outcome you desire."
Yang Haoran smiled faintly. His words immediately brought a look of joy to the female staff member's face. Her greatest fear was that Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing would disagree with her decision. If they didn't approve, then even if she had accumulated enough Underworld Currency for reincarnation, she would absolutely not be able to get her wish.
Since her biggest worry hadn't materialized, the female staff member was, of course, overjoyed. What made her even happier was yet to come.
"I will have Gu Yi speak to the relevant departments about this, and we will do our best to choose a good family for you. This way, you'll endure less hardship after you're reborn as a human."
The female staff member had never dreamed that Yang Haoran would make such a promise to her. In her eyes, Yang Haoran's willingness to grant her decision was already quite generous, and she wouldn't have dared to ask for anything more. But she never expected that Yang Haoran would not only agree to her request but also decide to have Gu Yi smooth things over for her, allowing her to reincarnate into a good family. This filled her with both surprise and joy, while simultaneously deepening her reverence for Yang Haoran.
Yang Haoran did not go back on his word. In front of the staff member, he gave Gu Yi instructions. After the matter was settled, he and Xu Meijing finally left Jingran Pharmacy.
After Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing departed, the other staff members who were close to the woman, upon learning that Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing had actually agreed to her request, began to offer their congratulations.
"Congratulations! You'll soon be leaving the Underworld and becoming human again!"
"Yes, that's right! After you reincarnate, you won't be a spirit looked down upon by others anymore. You'll embrace a new life, and a beautiful tomorrow awaits you!"
Her friends' congratulations came one after another. As the staff member listened, the joy in her heart gradually faded, replaced by a feeling of indecision and apprehension.
Seeing the staff member's troubled expression, her friends all began to ask her what was wrong.
"Perhaps. . . my decision to reincarnate was a mistake. Staying at Jingran Pharmacy, following the manager, and following the two Guardian Lords—that might have been a better path. That should have been the most correct decision!"
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