The Business Expands, and the Satisfaction of Watching Them Grow

Su Yi was just about to head out and have some fun when Annie came in. "Boss, this week's revenue figures are ready."

"I suggest you hear them before you leave."

Su Yi sighed and sat back down. "Let's hear it."

Emma giggled, leaned over the chair, and began massaging Su Yi's temples with her small hands.

"Did you paint your nails?" Su Yi caught a faint floral scent.

Emma admired her pink nails with delight. "Yeah! Sayaka-scented polish is really popular right now."

"One bottle costs 40 Void Abyss Coins. It hurt to spend that much."

With the Moon-Drinking Azure Wolf backing them, the sorceresses had finally been able to indulge their girlish sides.

Painting their nails, wearing dresses, putting on makeup...

Emma asked, "Aunt Lisa taught me. Does it feel good?"

Su Yi closed his eyes, looking thoroughly pleased. "How could a massage from a beautiful woman not feel good?"

Emma stuck out her tongue happily. "Boss, you say the nicest things."

Annie gave Emma a sidelong look, then began her report.

"Our arms business with the Alliance's Revolutionary Army earned 9,330 over the past five days."

"The Rootvine District arms business earned 7,224 over the past five days."

"Moon-Drinking Bar, formerly Three Bridges Bar, earned 5,022 over the past five days."

"Expedition Transport Company, formerly Aien Company, earned 8,441 over the past five days, with 4,100 in accounts receivable."

"Watchful Clinic earned 8,242 over the past five days, with 4,233 in accounts receivable."

"Northwest Warehouse earned 4,200 over the past five days, with 2,411 in accounts receivable."

"Total revenue was 40,459, with cumulative accounts receivable of 10,744."

Su Yi nodded. "And expenses?"

Helen hurried to speak. "I have those!"

"Arms—"

"Stop, stop. Just give me the number. My head's going to explode."

Helen said, "Total expenses were