This Life's Song: The Genius Rune Master

"Please come inside, sir." The shopkeeper beckoned Manager Li to walk into the inner room.

"Well, I'll stay here for a maximum of one day, and then I'll leave," Manager Li said.

"Oh, I see. Then I'll go get the invoices and ledgers for you to review."

"Alright, go and get everything sorted out before you come back. I'm just wandering around." Manager Li waved his hand.

The store manager left in a hurry.

The Treasure Pavilion is divided into four levels. The first level contains treasures of relatively low level, and the higher the level, the higher the level.

The store is quite crowded right now, especially the first floor, which is more popular because of its affordable prices.

"Hello, I... sigh..." Lianxue wanted to call out to the waiter to ask where the manager or supervisor was.

But the guy was too busy to take care of himself, and all he could hear were shouts and inquiries.

"Hey...buddy..." Qing Shu tried to call out to the waiter, but she could only helplessly lower her hands.

The waitress heard what they said, but she didn't stop. She reasoned that two young girls who hadn't even grown up yet couldn't possibly have much money or buy anything. It would be better to entertain a few more wealthy clients so she could earn more bonuses.

"I'm not saying this to be mean, but what are you doing here, kid? Go home, ha!" Yuan Yufeng walked over with a mocking expression.

Lianxue looked in the direction of the sound and saw the waiter they had just called standing next to Yuan Yufeng.

The waiter said, "That's right, what are kids doing here? They should go home."

“We’re not here to play, we’re here to buy things too,” Qing Shu said.

Before Yuan Yufeng could speak, the waiter hurriedly said, "Oh, where did the child get these valuables? Go back and play somewhere else."

"Just... get out of here." Yuan Yufeng laughed happily.

"You've gone too far!" Lianxue was also angered.

Qing Shu ran over, ready to attack, shouting, "You bad people!"

"Stop! Fighting is not allowed in Duobao Pavilion. Let's talk things over calmly," another shop assistant called out to stop them.

"Sister Qingshu." Lianxue grabbed Qingshu's hand and shook her head, indicating that it was not a good place to make a move.

"Hmph!" Qing Shu could only hug her arms and turn her head away from looking.

But her not watching doesn't mean it's over.

"Brother Wang, this is what happened..." Shopkeeper Number One whispered in Shopkeeper Number Two's ear.

"I see. Since you have no money to buy anything, please leave. No idlers are allowed here. Someone, please ask them to leave."

Two people maintaining order outside came over, reached out and helped Lianxue and Qingshu up, and were about to walk them out.

"Wait a minute, why are you being so hasty?" Manager Li came out to observe, taking in the entire process from the fourth floor to the first floor.

"Who do you think you are, daring to meddle in my Treasure Pavilion's business?" Shopkeeper Number One retorted rudely.

"Men, drive him away too!" Employee Number One shouted.

Hearing the sound, another person approached and reached out to grab Manager Li.

Yuan Yufeng was terrified. She stared blankly as the shop assistant tried to grab Manager Li. When she realized what was happening, she quietly squeezed out of the crowd and ran away.

Lianxue's mouth was agape in disbelief; she was truly dumbfounded. This guy was really something else; he dared to offend even the manager.

Qing Shu's eyes lit up as she looked at Manager Li, finding him even more handsome at that moment.

"Stop it, all of you! What are you doing?" The store manager, having finished organizing the invoices and led his men out, saw his men about to attack Manager Li and hurriedly called out to stop them.

Upon seeing this, the waiter hurriedly spoke up, "Boss, it's them. They have no money to buy anything and they're being rude. And this person is one of them. We're ordering our men to drive them away."

"How dare you! Get out!" the shop manager snapped.

"See? Even our boss said you've been insolent. Now get out of here!" The waiter said smugly.

The store manager was so angry he almost fainted. Pointing at the two men, he said, "Someone, throw Li San and Zhao Si out. From now on, they will not be employed, and they will never be allowed to enter the Treasure Pavilion again."

"It's not the boss, it's them who have the problem. Why are we being punished?" the employee tried to make one last attempt to protest.

Shiwei looked at the boss, wondering who should be thrown out.

"Didn't you hear me?" the store manager snapped.

Shiwei quickly pulled the person away.

"Boss, it wasn't me, it really wasn't me, please listen to me... ah..."

The guards dragged the two men along, their voices fading into the distance.

The store manager hurriedly bowed and clasped his hands in apology, approaching Manager Li and saying, "I'm so sorry, I didn't know my subordinate was so rude."

Lian Xue was dumbfounded; the plot development was beyond her imagination.

"Nothing," Manager Li replied.

"You two young ladies have been frightened. Today, you may choose any two items from my Treasure Pavilion, and they will all be half price," Manager Li said softly as he approached Lianxue and her companion.

"Yes, yes, half price, you can choose whatever you like," the store manager hurriedly chimed in.

"No need for that. I've come here on business. I wonder if Manager Li is available?" Lianxue asked Manager Li.

Manager Li looked at the young girl, whose face was indeed serious, and nodded, "We're not busy now, please come in, young lady."

Qing Shu finally realized what was happening and said, "Okay, okay."

"Let's go to the inner room," the shop manager said, turning back to the shop assistant who was holding the ledger.

Upon entering the inner room, everyone took their seats.

"What brings you here, young lady?" Manager Li inquired.

The shop manager acts as a tea-serving attendant.

Qing Shu leaned against Lian Xue, swooning over her.

"I came here to see the shop manager, but I didn't expect to run into you. I wonder if you recognize this item?" Lian Xue said politely, taking out the jade pendant that Qi Nianbei had given her and handing it to Manager Li.

“This…” Manager Li looked at it.

"Manager Wang, could you please step out for a moment?" He glanced at Manager Wang and gestured for him to leave.

"Okay, I need to go assign tasks too." With that, Manager Wang nodded, turned around, and walked out.

"Sister Qingshu, I have something to say. Why don't you go outside and see what you need?" Lianxue said to Qingshu in return.

"Hmm...okay..." Qing Shu reluctantly walked away, glancing back as she went.

Manager Li said, "Miss, you can speak now. How did you come to have this jade pendant?" Manager Li did not say whose jade pendant it was, because there were too many uncertainties, and he dared not ask rashly.

"My senior sister and I were training in the Ghost Forest when we encountered an injured boy. We rescued him, and he gave me this jade pendant."

“But I didn’t come here for this matter. For some reason, I got separated from them. My senior sister must be very anxiously searching for me. I think if Young Master Qi returns to headquarters, you will definitely have a way to convey my message. If they return, please pass it on.” After Lian Xue finished speaking, she handed a letter to Manager Li.

“Alright, in that case, young lady, you may choose one item from the Treasure Pavilion for free as a token of your gratitude. Also, my name is Li Xingfeng, you can call me Uncle Feng.” Li Xingfeng accepted the letter, speaking gently.

Lian Xue waved her hand, "No need, your young master has already given the reward."

“You don’t need to refuse. What the young master gives is his, and what I give is mine. Of course, if you go to headquarters, our grandfather will also be very grateful,” Li Xingfeng said while drinking tea.

"I'm not here to claim credit. I just wanted you to help me pass on a message. Now that this matter is settled, I'll take my leave." Lian Xue wouldn't take what didn't belong to her. She would only take what she was capable of and wouldn't be greedy.

The master said that spiritual practice begins with cultivating the mind, and one must not harbor greed.

Looking at the girl with a firm tone, Li Xingfeng turned to leave: Whose child is this, so young yet possessing such spirit?