"Seek refuge?"
The word sounded novel.
Chen Yu hugged his arms, looking at the woman with a large bust and a slender waist before him, appraising her from head to toe.
"You..."
"Please believe me, I'm truly here to seek refuge with you. I'm different from those mercenaries." The woman clenched her small fists, appearing very nervous. She bit her lips, trying her best to explain and distance herself from the mercenaries.
"I know, perhaps you don't really..."
"Welcome to the team!"
Just as the woman was about to explain, Chen Yu extended his hand.
"Huh?"
The woman looked bewildered.
He agreed?
She was still thinking about how to explain the difference between herself and the beastman mercenaries. In fact, she was troubled as well. She had come to seek refuge but didn't want to be associated with these mercenaries.
Under such circumstances, even if Chen Yu doubted her, she would have no way to speak for herself.
Unexpectedly—
Less than half a minute had passed, and without even unnecessary questioning.
He welcomed her to join?
"You, you've agreed to let me join your team?" The woman stared at Chen Yu in disbelief, her lips moving in sheer astonishment.
"Of course."
Chen Yu spread his hands and shrugged.
Tell me, what leader could refuse a stunning woman with a large bust and a slender waist joining their company, offering a chance for quid pro quo?
There couldn't possibly be such a leader!
Of course, Chen Yu, with his upright and gentlemanly character, agreed to the woman's joining purely to challenge his own bottom line with her presence.
The woman, having received Chen Yu's affirmation, was filled with excitement.
"Th-thank you, I... I haven't even told you my name yet, I'm Kailin. Please believe me, I will definitely play my part in your team, shine and contribute, and help your team move forward." Kailin kept bowing to Chen Yu, her eyes brimming with excitement and joy. "I'm very glad you could give me this opportunity."
Chen Yu silently watched Kailin's excited expression.
Understandable.
For young people like her who lacked experience, entering a large corporation right after stepping into society would indeed lead to behavior like hers.
As the leader of an outstanding group, Chen Yu had to view these young people with tolerance.
Young people are good!
Good to exploit.
Diligent and hardworking, driven, they do as they are told. The company's progress is inseparable from the round-the-clock efforts of these young people.
"Leader, what about me now..."
Kailin whispered tentatively. Chen Yu smiled and beckoned her over.
"There's no rush with work. Everyone who joins our company goes through a very important step. Come here, and I'll get it sorted for you."
"Ah?"
Kailin froze.
Standing a few meters away, she pursed her lips and looked at Chen Yu, her brow furrowed slightly.
She had heard—
When applying for jobs at companies or at camps outside the city, some portly leaders would sexually harass young and attractive female employees.
The least severe was unwanted touching, and the worst was the violation of one's integrity.
Could it be?
She was going to be sexually harassed too.
Looking at Chen Yu, he wasn't a greasy middle-aged man, his smile was bright, and his eyes were clear, not like someone who would engage in sexual harassment.
Could he be a scoundrel hiding behind a mask of hypocrisy?!
"Why are you just standing there?" Seeing Kailin hadn't moved for a long time, Chen Yu urged her again, "Do you still want to join our company?"
"I..."
Kailin responded with a low sound, her lips moving in silence for a long time.
I'll risk it!
Gamble.
"I have no other choice now. Even if I get harassed, I'll just consider it being bitten by a dog," Kailin muttered to herself, clenching her fists and walking forward.
Chen Yu also leaned his head towards her, gently touching her long hair.
The touch!
Kailin's entire body stiffened.
She allowed Chen Yu to gently hold her head, bringing her closer to his lips. As if anticipating what was to come, she tightly shut her eyes.
Then, she heard—
"I am your father."
"Huh?"
Kailin's tightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open, and she stared blankly at Chen Yu for a long time, not recovering.
What the heck?
Suddenly, Kailin remembered the grand ceremony of recognizing fathers in the camp not long ago, where dozens of beastman mercenaries cheered, their shouts of "Adoptive Father" resounding like thunder.
Is he mentally deranged?
Why would he have such a hobby?
"Hey, it's your turn." Chen Yu released her head and raised his eyebrows at Kailin. "It's your turn to respond. Why are you standing there blankly?"
Kailin: ???
Respond, by recognizing him as a father?!
Me!
It's really difficult to say something like this.
"Leader, is this a special preference of yours?" Kailin whispered tentatively. "If I don't call you that, I can't join the team?"
"Are you going to call me or not?"
"I..."
"Don't waste time."
Facing Chen Yu's urging, Kailin's lips moved for a long time, and she clenched her fists.
"Dad~ Daddy~"
Chen Yu immediately raised his wristband.
No message?
Seeing this, Chen Yu frowned, then looked up at Kailin, tilting his head slightly.
"Not enough?"
Kailin muttered to herself, steeling her resolve.
"Daddy."
The wristband still showed no reaction.
"Hey, girl, what's going on? Do you really want to join my company?" Chen Yu frowned as his wristband remained unresponsive. "If you're not sincere, don't waste my time."
"I am sincere!"
"But I don't feel your sincerity."
The wristband didn't react.
The prelude to the "Demonic Whisper" spell had been cast, and yet, the wristband showed no sign of successful enslavement.
"Sincerity, alright, you want sincerity, then I'll show you!" Kailin had gone all out this time, her tiptoes raising as she clenched her small fists. "Daddy!!"
This loud shout drew the attention of the beastman mercenaries gathered in a circle eating roasted meat.
Feeling the eyes on her,
Kailin lowered her head in shame, her entire face flushing as if it could drip water.
This is too embarrassing!
It would have been better to blend in with those beastman mercenaries earlier and shout along with them.
"This time... is it enough?"
"Uh..." Chen Yu, looking at his wristband, hesitated for a moment. Feeling the tone, Kailin suddenly looked up, her face full of embarrassment replaced by disbelief. "Don't tell me it's still not enough. I shouted really loudly."
"There's no reaction."
Chen Yu spread his hands.
Seeing Kailin about to explode in shame and anger, Chen Yu quickly raised his hand.
"Don't rush, let me check properly."
Then, Chen Yu opened the enslavement list.
Scrolling down the list.
"Your name is Kailin?" Chen Yu raised an eyebrow. Kailin pursed her lips and said seriously, "Yes."
Indeed, she wasn't there!
It wasn't that his wristband was malfunctioning; he checked the enslavement list and didn't see Kailin's name.
However,
Looking at Kailin's expression, it didn't seem like she was faking.
She really wanted to join.
Chen Yu subconsciously clicked on the "Employee List" again.
"..."
Chen Yu, staring at his wristband, froze. He then glanced at Kailin, who was clenching her fists, her face flushed red.
Kailin: Loyalty ∞
This?
Chen Yu felt a bit awkward.
When did she get here?
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Author's message:
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