Four Split Personalities

"Hey! Wait up!"

Feather Song stared at the key in Jun Wu’s hand, her expression as dramatic as could be: "This isn’t right! This isn’t how the script is written! Isn’t this the new branch of Cloud Traveler Inn in the Wuye District that gets key support? Why are you, the boss, the same as me...playing... why are you also a player?!"

Since she was unsure about Motan and Laisa’s identities, Feather Song hesitated for a moment out of caution and the fear of causing them trouble, and did not outright say the word "player."

"Why can’t I be the same?"

Jun Wu smiled proudly, casually pocketed the key, and pointed to the seat next to Laisa: "Sit down and let’s talk. Anyway, your thinking is still very accurate, even though I had already thought of it beforehand."

Feather Song sat down next to Laisa with a gloomy expression, nodded slightly to her as a greeting, then immediately turned back to Jun Wu, her face full of bitterness: "I had already investigated very thoroughly, but to think I would trip up right after arriving."

"We’re all friends here, no need to hold back in speaking."

Jun Wu elegantly sipped some cool boiled water and lightly touched his glasses with his index finger: "Let me give a quick introduction. I am Jun Wu, currently in charge of the Cloud Traveler Inn’s branch in the City of Freedom’s Wuye District. As you guessed, I am a player just like you; the winged girl earlier is Wei Yang, my sister, who juggles multiple roles like front desk, chef, bartender, lobby manager, and cleaner, all while doing accounts. The Dark Elf doing the accounting is Cleo Illumina, currently managing the cash register and also a jack of all trades; as for the elf girl in the blue dress, she is Little Liu, an intern sent by the headquarters, full name Liu Mu·Qin Kebei Er, mainly responsible for serving tables and, well, now feeding as well."

Feather Song was shocked, staring at Jun Wu with a ’are you kidding me’ expression: "You... you... you’re telling me you’re all staffed? This place is so big, and aside from you as the boss, there are only three workers, yet you tell me that’s enough!?"

"Mhm, just about."

Jun Wu nodded slowly, leisurely saying: "During the day, four people barely manage since this isn’t a proper restaurant. The drinks and snacks that guests often order are ready-made. At night, Wei Yang and I can cover the night shifts, so that’s fine."

"What do you mean ’that’s fine’!"

Feather Song pointed at Little Liu’s continuously bustling figure not far away, her voice almost breaking: "That child clearly looks like she’s about to pass out!"

Jun Wu laughed, agreeing deeply: "Yes, Little Liu really is a very hardworking, ambitious girl."

"Is that the point!"

Now knowing that the other was also a player, Feather Song didn’t take Jun Wu’s boss identity too seriously anymore, and spoke in frustration: "You’re exploiting your employees!"

Jun Wu raised an eyebrow, his face serious: "Yes."

"..."

Feather Song stared blankly for a while before turning to look at Motan and Laisa, her mouth twitching as she asked: "Is he serious?"

Laisa, who had been absent-minded throughout, naturally didn’t say much, but Motan laughed and shook his head: "Boss Jun is obviously joking. Being busy now is actually normal since this shop just opened yesterday. It’s normal to be short-staffed. Once the customer flow stabilizes, he will naturally adjust based on the situation. Otherwise, rushing to recruit a large number of staff initially might alleviate some pressure but could become a management issue later on. Apart from professional businessmen who hardly make judgment errors due to their astute insights, very few can strike the right balance at the beginning."

"Hmm..."

Not exactly a business expert, Feather Song nodded with pretended comprehension, then asked curiously: "So, are you also part of this place?"

"Tan Mo, a wandering Bard."

Motan leaned forward slightly, his voice smiling: "I’m just a friend of Boss Jun and not really a part of this inn. This lady beside me is my companion, Licia Covus, a local NPC. Due to some delicate reasons, she will probably be hanging around here for a while."

Laisa, completely unbothered by Motan’s impromptu declaration of her being his companion, just sweetly smiled at the somewhat startled Feather Song.

"And you?"

Relieved that Motan hadn’t called himself something grand, Jun Wu looked at Feather Song with interest and smiled: "Since we’ve introduced ourselves, maybe you should also..."

"Just call me Feather Song."

Feather Song shifted her gaze from Laisa, exaggeratedly stood up and performed a curtsy, her face adorned with a fresh and bright smile: "Just a Common leisure player, looking for a place to get by."

[You really dare to say that~]

Aware of her background, Motan silently took a sip of water, already having guessed Feather Song’s purpose quite accurately but did not say much more.

After all, it was just about trying to earn some extra money while continuing to struggle becoming an emotionless assassin. Although she was known to have trouble keeping money, Motan was still surprised that she had become penniless so soon after earning a substantial reward in Misha County a few months ago.