There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 26 Mission Accomplishment

Jixiang: "Host, please note that there is one hour left until the settlement of this mission."

Li Shuchen, who was filling the red envelopes, paused. It had been a long time since she had heard Xiao Jizi's voice, and she felt a pang of nostalgia.

After assembling it, I set it aside, looked out the window, and sipped my tea.

Waiting for Xiao Jizi to settle the accounts

Jixiang: "Beep~, Host, please note, the system is beginning to settle the task."

[Happiness score ≥ 100, meeting the standard]

[Profit value ≥ 1000 taels of silver, target met]

[Popularity score ≥ 200, meets the standard]

Rewards will now be distributed; please check your account.

One bottle of high-grade wound medicine, one set of amethyst headdress (jewelry), and one book of basic martial arts moves.

The item is in the host's room; the host must find it themselves.

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen exclaimed, "These are all good stuff! They must be incredibly expensive and valuable!"

I immediately went to look for it and found a white porcelain bottle with the words "Golden Wound Medicine" embossed in gold under the pillow.

I found a red brocade box on the dressing table. Inside lay a set of amethyst and gold-embroidered headdresses—they were so beautiful, sparkling and shimmering.

Finding the martial arts manual took some effort; I searched for quite a while before finally finding it under a table leg.

What kind of good person would put a book under the table leg?

Li Shuchen packed everything up, checked the time, and realized it was time to close up shop and pay them their wages.

Go downstairs with the purse in hand

Li Shuchen: "Xiao Feng, we're closing up shop. Go and call everyone to the living room."

Xiao Feng: "Okay!"

Soon everyone had gathered, and everyone was all smiles.

Li Shuchen: "Ahem, now that everyone's here, I won't waste any more time. Let's start distributing salaries."

Li Shuchen: "Manager Xu, ten taels."

Manager Xu stepped forward and accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Miss."

Li Shuchen: "Aunt Wang weighs eight ounces."

Cook Wang smiled and accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Miss."

Li Shuchen: "Six ounces of wind"

Xiao Feng ran incredibly fast: "Thank you, Miss!"

Li Shuchen looked at Aunt Zhang and said, "Aunt Zhang, three taels."

Aunt Zhang was slightly taken aback: "Why is there one for me too?"

Li Shuchen smiled: "Come on, take it. You've been working here, so of course you need to be paid. But since you haven't worked a full month, your pay will be less."

Aunt Zhang waved her hands repeatedly: "Quite a lot, quite a lot, I can't even imagine it anymore."

Aunt Wang nudged Aunt Zhang and said, "Here you go, Miss. Take it quickly."

Aunt Zhang's eyes welled up with tears. She never imagined she would have such a life. She worked hard for a whole year and still couldn't save four taels of silver.

Aunt Zhang respectfully accepted the red envelope, her voice slightly hoarse: "Thank you, Miss."

Li Shuchen continued, "Okay, to thank everyone for their hard work at 'Happiness Inn' over the past month, I've decided..."

Each person will receive an additional two taels of silver as a reward.

Li Shuchen: "Please come forward one by one to receive your money."

Li Shuchen waited for a while, but no one moved.

Li Shuchen looked at Manager Xu: "Uncle Xu, you go first."

Manager Xu steadied himself and said, "Miss, our inn has only just started to turn a profit, so let's forget about the tip."

Xiao Feng: "Yeah, yeah, it's already good enough that the wages are paid on time."

Aunt Wang: "Wouldn't it be better to use this money to repair the inn?"

Aunt Zhang: "I'm already very content with the wages I received; I don't need any extra money."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen's eyes welled up with tears. She hadn't expected everyone to be so concerned about the inn; it was her own lack of perspective that made her think.

Li Shuchen: "I understand everyone's thoughts, but I've seen all your hard work over the past month, and this is the reward you deserve."

Li Shuchen: "Give the grapes out."

Their purses were filled with loose silver and some copper coins, for their pocket money.

After hearing this, everyone stopped refusing and accepted the gifts one by one, saying, "Thank you, Miss." *4

Li Shuchen: "Manager Xu, this contains Zhou Pozi and Xiao Zhuang's wages and tips, totaling eighteen taels of silver. Remember to give it to Xiao Zhuang first thing tomorrow morning."

Shopkeeper Xu: "Don't worry, Miss, I will definitely deliver it."

Li Shuchen glanced at the time: "It's too late. We'll stay at the Sanbao Hall tonight. Grape, come with me."

Li Shuchen went inside to get a red envelope, then turned around and handed it to Grape.

Li Shuchen: "This is your monthly allowance."

Grape happily accepted it, but something felt off. Upon opening it, she found a full four taels of silver inside.

Grape asked doubtfully, "Miss, is there a mistake? My monthly allowance is one tael, and the master already gives me a lot."

Li Shuchen: "From now on, your monthly allowance will increase to two taels of silver, and another two taels of silver will be your bonus."

Grape exclaimed in surprise, "Two taels! Even the first-class maids serving princes and nobles in the capital only receive two taels a month!"

Li Shuchen tilted her head slightly and said, "What, do you think you're inferior to others, or that your young lady is inferior to the noble ladies of the capital?"

Grape, head held high and chest puffed out, said, "My young lady is of course the best."

Li Shuchen patted Grape's head: "Alright, save it for your dowry."

Grape blushed and said, "Miss, I'm only fourteen. I'm still young."

Seeing that Grape's face was flushed, Li Shuchen decided not to tease her anymore and would wait until she had someone she liked.

Li Shuchen: "You should still keep it; it'll be your future security."

Grape nodded: "Okay, thank you, Miss."