"I didn't expect that just changing genders would make such a huge difference!"
Watching Xingqiu's departing figure, Lumine couldn't help but marvel.
The female version of Xingqiu wasn't just gentler in temperament—
her appearance had improved by several levels.
If you didn't look carefully, you'd never realize she was the same young man from earlier.
And Lumine had a strange feeling.
As more and more people visited Boss Han's manga shop—
things like this would definitely become more common.
For some reason, she even felt a little excited about it.
"Boss… I finished my manga too!"
At that moment, Noelle walked up to the counter.
"Eh? Was it good?"
Seeing the manga placed on the counter, Paimon grew curious.
"This one is a healing manga. I strongly recommend it!"
Noelle said with a smile.
Watching Umaru's goofy antics had made her laugh the whole time.
She hadn't felt this relaxed in ages.
"A healing manga?"
Paimon and Lumine exchanged a glance.
That phrase sounded… suspiciously familiar.
Wasn't that exactly what Boss Han said last time before making them cry their eyes out?
Now even honest Miss Noelle was saying it!
"This one really is a healing manga. Not the kind Boss Han mentioned before."
Seeing their expressions, Noelle instantly understood.
They had clearly been traumatized by Boss Han's "recommendations."
Once bitten by a snake, ten years afraid of ropes.
"As long as it's not depressing, that's fine! I'll read it the day after tomorrow!"
Paimon immediately relaxed.
Han Feng glanced at the system.
The notification had refreshed.
[Customer Noelle has finished reading Himouto! Umaru-chan.]
[Reward: Two mobile phones.]
Note: Modified by the system. These phones cannot access the internet but retain all other functions. They can communicate with each other across Teyvat. Equipped with solar batteries.
Buzz—
A radiant light descended and enveloped Noelle.
Moments later, the glow faded.
Two smartphones appeared in her hands.
"You've seen these before, so I won't explain much."
Han Feng smiled.
"That's great! I finally have a phone too!"
Noelle looked delighted.
Before, when she saw others chatting with Boss Han using their phones, she had been secretly envious.
Now she finally had one herself.
"Boss, can I add you as a friend?"
"Of course."
Han Feng nodded with a smile and accepted the request.
For his little maid, he didn't make any strange nickname.
"Humanoid Gundam" sounded a bit rude.
"Little Maid" was perfectly fine.
"Miss Noelle has a phone now…"
Paimon stared with envy.
Technically she could use one—but it was shared with Lumine.
Which was inconvenient.
Everyone needed some privacy.
Paimon wanted to chat with Klee sometimes.
And whisper secrets to Boss Han too.
Seeing her longing expression, Noelle suddenly had an idea.
She handed the second phone to Paimon.
"You can have this one."
"Huh?! For me?!"
Paimon froze.
Did happiness really arrive this suddenly?!
"Yes. I have an extra one anyway. If you take it, we can chat later."
Noelle smiled warmly.
"Miss Noelle, I love you!"
Paimon grabbed the phone, overjoyed.
She finally had her own phone!
"Come on, let's add each other!"
Paimon excitedly waved the device.
The two girls naturally agreed.
While they happily chatted, Han Feng began calculating today's earnings.
Morning customers: 33
Afternoon customers: 35
Total customers: 68
Total income: 6.8 million Mora
"Adding previous savings, that makes 13.9 million Mora."
Han Feng felt fairly satisfied with the number.
Just then—
The system interface appeared.
[You have ended today's business. Please randomly draw one reward from the existing manga.]
"Time to draw another reward… but which manga should I choose?"
Han Feng pondered.
Originally, he had wanted to try Journey to the West.
But after obtaining the Immortal Execution Sword Formation yesterday—
he lost interest.
Nothing in that manga would likely surpass that.
Better to draw something interesting.
After thinking it over, he chose Doraemon again.
Last time he obtained the Gourmet Tablecloth, which had been incredibly useful.
Almost all their meals now came from it.
So convenient.
"System, start the draw."
[Drawing…]
[Reward obtained — Four-Dimensional Pocket.]
Description:
A pocket capable of storing 22nd-century and even more advanced technology.
This is the container Doraemon uses to store his gadgets. Aside from the Time Machine, nearly all of his tools are stored here.
Because it connects to a fourth-dimensional space, it can hold an infinite number of items without affecting weight.
"…It's actually this?!"
Han Feng's eyes lit up.
Jackpot.
Almost every Doraemon gadget came from this pocket.
Which meant—
Obtaining this reward was basically the same as obtaining all of Doraemon's tools.
From now on, he could use any gadget he wanted.
Including the If Phone Booth.
"The only pity is the Time Machine isn't included."
Han Feng sighed slightly.
If he had that—he could travel through time.
Visit five hundred years ago.
Or even a thousand.
Still—having the Four-Dimensional Pocket was already amazing.
Life was about to become far more interesting.
"Boss Han, did something good happen? You're smiling."
Paimon flew over curiously.
"Dinner is about to start. Isn't that good news?"
Han Feng reached out and rubbed Paimon's cheeks.
His mood was excellent.
"Dinner?! That's great!"
Paimon's eyes sparkled.
"I thought Boss Han was going to open another branch!"
"A branch…"
Han Feng paused.
His eyes flickered slightly.
Actually—that might not be a bad idea.
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