Conan: After teaching the protagonist, they offered their loyalty.

Chapter 215 Xiaolan: I'll listen to Brother Shen.

"Right now...we're about to change shifts." Xiaolan glanced at her phone, her heart filled with anticipation.

Didi...

Just then, her phone rang again. Upon seeing the message, Xiaolan's lips drooped slightly.

Jingle Bell...

At that moment, the door opened.

"Welcome..." Xiaolan smiled at the newcomer, then paused, "Brother Shen...you've already arrived?"

"Why are you here?" Fuheshen asked, his words muffled as he took a bite of takoyaki.

"I'm working...trying to help support my family." Xiaolan's voice trailed off, avoiding Shen'er's gaze. "And...I might not be able to go in a little while..."

She had originally planned to go on a date with Shen Erge... but things didn't go as planned.

Fuheishen frowned... He reached out and patted his head.

I forgot again... I haven't rewarded Ran with the money I withheld from Conan before.

As for not being able to go... the implication is that I'm being asked to work overtime again.

Girls like Xiaolan usually don't break promises unless something else is interfering.

"So, you're working overtime this afternoon?" Fu Heishen held out his hand, and Xiao Lan obediently handed him a cup of tea. He took it and drank a sip. "Did you get overtime pay?"

"I...I'm just doing part-time work," Xiaolan said, scratching her cheek with a slightly embarrassed expression.

In short, the store manager didn't give it to her, and she didn't ask for it either.

"Resign." Fuheshchen's tone was calm, but it sounded more like an order.

Upon hearing this, Xiaolan subconsciously nodded, but then thought better of it. "It's not what you think, Brother Shen... It's just that the store manager has something to do this afternoon and can't come. Besides, colleagues should help each other out, and gaining more experience at work is always a good thing..."

"Quit it..." Fuheshen'er held out his hand and handed the other person a takoyaki. "This job won't help you at all."

According to Xiaolan, the store manager doesn't seem to have ever paid overtime when she works here.

In reality, the other party is conducting a compliance test... for example, asking the employee to pour a glass of water, hand over a piece of paper, or close a door.

When the other party accepts... you gradually test the waters towards an even lower bottom line.

Finally, regarding working overtime... refusing would be heartless, while succeeding would be accumulating experience.

They just say it, without giving any real reward.

Store managers like the one Xiaolan described, if they were within the organization... would definitely be dealt with.

But someone like Xiaolan, who considers others' feelings and sacrifices her own, is like an angel and would never refuse.

However... things got much better under his guidance.

At least he'll refuse to be approached by people like Ota Masaru.

"But..." Xiaolan obediently took a small bite of the takoyaki, her eyes starting to wander, avoiding eye contact...

What she was actually thinking was... to save up money to give Shen Ge a gift.

I originally wanted to give her a scarf... but Xiaolan doesn't know how to knit.

“There’s no ‘buts’…” Fuheishen looked at Xiaolan, who was deep in thought, his eyes indifferent. “You are protected by the Black Ones…you don’t need to worry about anything. No matter what happens, I will be by your side.”

Xiao Lan paused for a moment after hearing this, then remembered what happened underwater. Her cheeks flushed, and she nodded, "I'll listen to Brother Shen..."

“Very well... Now call the manager.” Fuheishen's lips curled into a grin, revealing gleaming white teeth. “He will pay for this…”

Seeing Shen'er's state... Xiaolan knew what would happen if the store manager came back. She gently shook her head, "That's not a good idea, Shen'er. I'll quit this job."

"..." Fuhe Shen'er withdrew his smile and offered his advice, "According to what you said... if I'm not by your side and need any help, just ask Shanji or Azhen. They won't refuse."

He granted Xiaolan's request... and prevented the store manager from ending up dead.

Generally speaking... he doesn't usually care too much about these things; what does it have to do with him?

But Xiaolan is different... She is an angel who redeemed him during his most difficult time (betting on horse races).

Therefore, he hoped that Xiaolan would at least know how to protect herself.

Unlike Ai, Ran, despite her formidable fighting skills, is the kind of person who, when faced with adversity, still endures it.

"Mmm...I understand, Brother Shen'er." Xiao Lan nodded, speaking in a voice so soft only she could hear, "I still hope you'll always be by my side..."

A few minutes later... with Shen'er's support, Xiaolan responded to the store manager with an extremely firm attitude.

Then he closed the convenience store door... and followed Shen'er.

"Regarding the money... there's no need to worry." Fuheshen'er lowered his eyes, deep in thought. "I'll be taking on a mission. You'll come with me, and there will be a substantial reward upon completion."

The sensitive and perceptive Xiaolan immediately noticed the reason why Shen'er said that.

"Shen'er-ge...no need." Xiao Lan smiled and put her fist in front of her chest to cheer herself up. "Final exams are coming up soon. I've been working really hard lately. If I do well on the exams, A-Zhen will give me a scholarship."

"And recently a blonde foreign English teacher joined our class, so our grades will definitely improve."

Seeing Xiaolan's longing expression, Fu Heishen's lips twitched...

Because of Xiaolan's incredible luck... she was drawn to watch a shogi match a few days ago.

So today I plan to watch a shogi match with Shen'er.

In the shadows of a street... a dark-skinned boy was watching Fuhesh and his companion.

'Is that the Fukushiro that my brother mentioned? Just from his gait, you can tell he's terrifyingly strong.'

'If we launch a sneak attack now...'

A flicker of interest crossed her eyes.

But immediately, a cold gaze swept over her.

Sera Masumi was startled... and quickly hid behind the wall for several seconds...

Then he picked up his phone and made a call to someone.

........

Inside the dojo at this time.

Fuheishen silently stared at the chessboard before him.

On the other side was a smiling Xiaolan.

Yes, he lost again...

"Brother Shen, do you really not know how to play shogi?" Xiaolan blinked. "Do you want me to teach you...?"

“I will…” Fuheshen said in a deep voice, “but why can’t I eat ten of yours for one of my own? That’s not reasonable.”

"Because that's how the rules are..." Xiaolan tilted her head in confusion.

“But one of my stones is probably more powerful than all of yours combined,” Fuheshen said earnestly…

Little Lan's beady eyes.

The understanding Xiao Lan... still adhered to the principle of not giving up and continued to play another game of chess with Shen Erge.

Then, they suffered another crushing defeat.

"Why do you always insist on those useless pieces, Brother Shen?" Xiaolan asked, puzzled. "If you give up those pieces, you can capture my other pieces. Why not choose the bigger picture over the smaller one?"

“Why should we abandon them? I don’t have that habit…” Fuheshen’er said calmly, “If we really abandon them, wouldn’t that be too cruel to those pawns who are discarded?”

Xiaolan blinked, rested her elbows on the table, and listened attentively, her cheeks tucked in.

“While the overall situation is important, for me… the remaining pieces in the corners are even more important. Without them, the overall situation means nothing to me,” said Fuheshen.

Xiao Lan paused for a moment, then pursed her lips.

I was going to say we were just playing chess... but it seems like that's exactly what Shen'erge is like.

Somewhat stubborn, and a bit childish... but somehow someone you can rely on for everything.