Guarantee Letter

I have to admit, this was quite an unexpected surprise.

Not only can it automatically absorb Pain Substance and reduce enhancement points, but it also helps the bar's business.

I worked here last night, and the upgrade cost for the old record has decreased from 500 to 472, a reduction of 20 points. This gave Xiao Xiao some ideas: if business is better today than yesterday, could the upgrade cost for the old record be reduced even more? If she had another ten days or half a month...

... So I can get it for free?

My mood instantly improved; this is indeed a great approach, but unfortunately, I don't have that much time.

Ultimately, it still comes down to taking points from your own savings account.

Of course, there's no need to rush today. If she tries harder tonight, she can save herself dozens more...

Therefore, she needs to work even harder these next two days.

Thinking about it, Xiao Xiao straightened his face and said seriously to the computer speakers on his desk:

"You have to work hard today too..."

"Otherwise..."

He paused for a moment, then mimicked the store manager's tone and said, "Otherwise, you can forget about this month's bonus."

The speaker wasn't responding; it felt like I was talking to thin air.

Xiao Xiao immediately became angry. "What kind of attitude is this?"

In principle, since the Old Record Player could potentially affect these sound-emitting devices, it should naturally be able to hear her words through these sound-emitting devices. But she is not responding at all. What does this mean?

Either they lack the ability, or they're just throwing a tantrum.

What should we do?

As he was thinking, Xiao Xiao suddenly realized that the eye that had split off from him was also wandering aimlessly through the bar. It happened to see the manager, who was hiding at the stairwell smoking with the DJ, patting the DJ on the shoulder. His attitude was completely different from when they were in a meeting. He smiled and said, "Don't be so emotional, Xiao Sun. I've always had a very high opinion of your skills..."

"Business is stable now, and it's the perfect time to make money. If you do your best, how could I possibly treat you unfairly?"

"What will we say to the boss if we mess this up?"

"..."

Xiao Xiao's heart stirred slightly, so he softened his tone and whispered to the speaker, "Don't be emotional, I know you're a good person..."

"I saw what happened at the docks last time..."

"But about strengthening..."

"Too risky."

"If the enhancement fails, it's not just about losing points; the most important thing is that I'll lose you..."

"..."

The speaker remained silent, and Xiao Xiao frowned. "This method won't work?"

He frowned, pondering how to continue the conversation with her, when he suddenly heard an electronic voice not far away.

"Beep beep beep—"

The sound came from a printer not far away, which suddenly started up for some reason, and an A4 sheet of paper was slowly being ejected.

Xiao Xiao felt a little curious, got up and walked over. When he saw the person looking up, his expression was blank.

"Guarantee..."

"..."

Is there really a guarantee for this?

Xiao Xiao stared in surprise at the A4 sheet of paper that came out of the typewriter. The content seemed to have been written by a male escort who had been complained about by a customer. He lamented that he shouldn't have tried to save money on medication, which led to premature ejaculation and extreme customer dissatisfaction. He vowed to correct his overconfidence, face his own shortcomings, and improve his service quality through scientific methods...

... That's weird.

But Xiao Xiao didn't care about that; he was just overjoyed.

He was quite certain that the fact that this guarantee was being released at this time represented the record player's attitude.

I made that suggestion just to be on the safe side.

Surprisingly, she actually wrote it?

Compared to those three Pain Hound, the autonomy of this Old Record Player was truly...

... That's too high!

Overjoyed, his smile grew even gentler as he spoke softly to the speaker, "That's the attitude I appreciate."

"Don't worry, I will definitely help you strengthen it."

"Of course, you have to keep working hard tonight too. We've only just started our business, and points are scarce, so every little bit saved counts... Of course, even if you don't work hard tonight, I'll still help you improve, but if you put in just a little effort, we'll save a few more points, right? And don't worry, I'll save the points you save, okay?"

"After all, there are still level three and level four enhancements to come..."

"..."

It highlights the sincerity and deep emotion.

Sure enough, after Xiao Xiao said those words, cheerful music suddenly filled the quiet room.

Xiao Xiao turned around in surprise and saw that the music was coming from the wine rack.

In one of the empty spaces, there was a music box that had been covered in dust for a long time, which then quietly turned on.

Accompanied by soft music, the little ballerinas on the turntable are twirling gracefully, seemingly very happy.

It's safe now!

At this moment, Xiao Xiao was in a great mood and finally had confidence in the matter of the Rotten Kingdom.

After playing games in the office for a while, seeing that it was almost time to welcome guests, Xiao Xiao, adhering to the idea that even if he had planned to lie down and fleece these gangsters, he should still try to appear dutiful, went downstairs for a stroll.

Just as the store manager had predicted, the atmosphere in the store really took a leap forward today.

"The east is dark, but the west is bright; the setting sun shines on sorrow..."

"..."

The eerie music suggests the Old Record Player is working enthusiastically, and this alternative and unique atmosphere attracts a large number of customers. Young, colorful bodies freely express their youth and sweat in the bar, and bottles of brightly colored drinks add a touch of madness to this cult-like style...

[Pain Substance detected are increasing. Strengthen/Decline?]

[Enhancement Cost: 460 points]

[Enhancement Cost: 457 points]

[...]

In this unrestrained style, the cost of upgrading Old Record Player is also dropping rapidly.

Moreover, Xiao Xiao astutely noticed that the decline today was much faster than yesterday.

Is it because there are more customers and the atmosphere is better today?

Or perhaps, with its own encouragement, the Old Record Player became even more dedicated to its work?

The unexpected discovery made Xiao Xiao extremely excited.

It seems that as a newcomer, I really have a lot to learn...

... For example, management.

He looked around with satisfaction. Normally, he preferred to stay quietly in his bedroom and had no interest in this kind of crazy, glitz and glamour. But when he thought about how it was related to his salary and points, he found the scene much more agreeable.

Only...

It's still too slow.

Although he had promised the Old Record Player he would definitely help her upgrade it, Xiao Xiao didn't want to spend his own points.

First, draw her a picture of a pie.

In principle, we still hope that she will work harder and earn the points herself.

However, she seems to be very motivated now, but time is still too slow.

Even if I reduce it by fifty every day, it will still take ten days. Yang Jia's problem can't wait that long...

If only we knew what elements she needed to strengthen herself.

Finding the right direction makes your efforts more effective.

Thinking to himself, Xiao Xiao looked around and then prepared to go upstairs to continue playing Minesweeper.

I also strengthened the Violence Factor element in my second stage.

I've already done the inspection; my work for today is complete.

Then I can receive 30,000 yuan with a clear conscience...

Meanwhile, as Xiao Xiao finished his inspection and was about to go upstairs, in a corner of the bar near the edge, there was a large seat with the bar's best drinks on the table. However, the customer was sitting alone in the dark corner, with no one to keep him company. The drinks in his glass were untouched, and there were only seven or eight lollipops in front of him.

She wore a black hood and remained silent, seemingly taking in the atmosphere of the store.

A wildly celebrating crowd, eerie music, and a scene with a distinctly cult feel...

She took everything in, and as if confirming something, a beautiful smile slowly appeared on her lips.

"Go and call your store's Manager Xiao over..."

She reached out and beckoned to the waiter who had been standing by waiting to be served but hadn't had anything to do, and said softly:

"It's that one, the really pretty one..."

"..."

The waiter was somewhat surprised, turned and left, then came back a moment later and said, "Manager Xiao isn't coming; he said he's very busy..."

"?"

The man wearing the black hood was somewhat surprised. Busy? What was he busy with?

He was only down there for less than a minute the whole night, right?

After a brief silence, she whispered, "Tell him that if he doesn't come, I'll cause a scene..."

The waiter was taken aback and went away with some skepticism.

Soon, Xiao Xiao arrived in a flurry of activity, seemingly intending to cause trouble...

However, upon getting closer, seeing that he was all alone and that, judging from his chest size, he was a woman, his expression immediately became somewhat surprised.

"Hey bro, are you having fun here?"

Just as I was wondering what was going on, the guest had already lifted his hood, revealing a pink hair clip.

Her face under the hood was beautiful, with fair, glowing skin and full, lovely lips.

But Xiao Xiao was suddenly taken aback. "It's you?"

I never expected her to appear here.

The bar's true owner, and even the dock where she once worked, are her properties.

The boss of the Pink Maiden Gang, with Rabbit Ears.

Why did she appear here alone, and even try to cause trouble?

Are you trying to sabotage your own business?

"Please sit down..."

The Rabbit Ears kicked off its canvas shoes, revealing its tiny feet clad in pink boat socks, which tucked into the sofa. "Have a drink with me for a while."

As Xiao Xiao sat down, he said, "No alcohol, I don't drink during work hours..."

We're legitimate bouncers, do you think I'm some kind of male escort?

"?"

The pink-faced boss was stunned for a moment: Does our line of work have such a rule?

He gave Xiao Xiao a scrutinizing look, seemingly wanting to say something, but looking at Xiao Xiao, he forgot his business and chuckled:

"By the way, what would you do if I really tried to cause trouble?"

"..."

Is this a supervisor coming to review my professional skills?

Xiao Xiao thought for a moment, then looked directly into her eyes and said seriously, "What else can we do? Of course, we'll hang them up and beat them."

"?"

The pink-clad boss paused for a moment, then her excited pupils widened slightly. "Really?"