I Play the Horror World as a Simulation Game

Chapter 55: Store dilemma, rejuvenated!

The girl jumped up upon hearing this, pushing the self-heating pot on the table into the trash can. "Boss, I was just taking a little break. It won't happen again."

Over there, a young boy walked over, saw the documents and contracts on the table, and discreetly put away his game console. "Hello, Boss."

"Don't hide it, I saw it all. You're the same," Qin Nuo said.

The boy grimaced but said nothing.

They all knew there was a new boss, but after a month without seeing any ghostly presence, with no supervision, and the store's sales declining, their work had become increasingly lazy and perfunctory.

Who would have thought the new boss would conduct a surprise inspection today?

"How's the business doing?" Qin Nuo asked as he walked around the store.

The store wasn't large, less than 50 square meters, with scattered shelves covered in dust and cobwebs, seemingly untouched for ages.

Moreover, Qin Nuo had noticed from outside that the convenience store was not only missing its sign but also had damage to the roof and side walls.

Qin Nuo frowned at this.

Rather than a territorial reward, he felt like the previous owner had dumped a mess on him.

"Very bad. This month, we've only had 20 sales, and the revenue hasn't even exceeded 400 Ghost Currency," the girl said with a troubled expression.

"And then, last month, a store suddenly opened across the street, expanding with three branches, all located on the three streets near our store," the boy added, his face turning cold. "This is malicious targeting of us!"

"Competition is not unusual," Qin Nuo said.

"As the boss, it's my job to solve problems."

The girl looked a bit embarrassed and said, "Boss, before solving the problems, could you pay us last month's salary?"

"We're so poor we can't even afford instant noodles."

"So you stole the self-heating pot from the store to eat?" Qin Nuo glanced at her.

The girl blushed and lowered her head, not daring to speak.

Despite saying this, Qin Nuo still paid them last month's salary. At least they hadn't run the store into the ground.

"Thank you, Boss!" The girl and boy's eyes lit up when they saw the Ghost Currency.

The new boss was generous!

The previous one always had a sour face and delayed their wages, which was really annoying!

The two ghosts took their wages to the side, happily counting with their fingers dipped in saliva.

Taking this opportunity, Qin Nuo opened the Red Moon Convenience Store panel and checked the identity information of the two employees.

Cashier: Li Tongtong.

Age: 19.

Level: Terrifying.

Stock Clerk: Yuan Shan.

Age: 18.

Level: Terrifying.

Ghosts are ranked by strength, naturally requiring something to measure them by. The levels of ghosts and ghost creatures are the same.

This is part of the knowledge of the Horror World.

If Qin Nuo guessed correctly, Liu Quande and Chu Meng in the instance should be at the Horror Level, and even within that level, they rarely have opponents.

Therefore, Li Tongtong and Yuan Shan are not weak.

At least they wouldn't be afraid of the Blood-Eyed Ghost with its eyes wide open!

"Two terrifying-level ghosts working for me, it's kind of a proud thought," Qin Nuo mused.

Then he shook his head, discarding these irrelevant thoughts. The most important thing now was the convenience store's predicament.

"The store losing money every day isn't the problem. At this rate, it could close next month, and you can pack your bags," Qin Nuo said to the two ghosts who were still happily counting their Ghost Currency.

The two ghosts quickly responded.

"No, Boss, if the store closes, we'll have to sleep on the streets!"

Qin Nuo asked, "What's the biggest problem right now?"

Yuan Shan said, "Actually, there are just two problems."

"First, the store's sign, corners, roof... all have damage, and it's getting worse. At this rate, the store will collapse soon."

"Customers don't come, partly because of the store's unsightly appearance."

"Repairing it would cost a lot of money!"

The two looked at Qin Nuo cautiously.

Delaying employee wages.

The store was in shambles.

Now, the supply had been cut off.

So many messes left behind.

The new boss might just explode on the spot!

Qin Nuo did feel his blood pressure rising, but fortunately, he had a backup plan.

"No worries, I've hired a free repair team. They'll solve this problem," Qin Nuo said.

"A free repair team?" Li Tongtong and Yuan Shan were puzzled.

Could this boss have connections?

Qin Nuo didn't say much more, opening the system panel and using the Level 2 Modification Right.

"Ding, the host uses the Level 2 Modification Right, command issued—Repair, Improve, Upgrade!"

Qin Nuo looked around the convenience store.

"No movement?"

In his imagination, it would be like in Harry Potter, with various materials flying around, automatically assembling for repairs.

But...

Li Tongtong and Yuan Shan's expressions changed, and they rushed to the door.

Outside the Red Moon Convenience Store, a black mist suddenly appeared, covering the store and flowing inside.

Sensing no malice from the mist, Qin Nuo and the others didn't move.

Gurgling sounds occasionally came from the black mist.

About two minutes later, the mist dissipated.

Looking at the store's interior again, it was completely renewed!

The tiles climbing with asphalt, the cracked whitewashed walls, the unsightly restroom, the corroded and worn shelves...

All replaced with brand new ones!

Li Tongtong and Yuan Shan's eyes widened as they rushed outside the store.

The blood-stained, worn-out sign and the cracked side walls were also replaced with the latest materials.

Most importantly, the store now had two potted orange trees and a large hot air balloon for attracting customers, with a red carpet extending to the roadside, making it quite impressive!

The two employees were stunned, unable to help but exclaim.

"This repair team is amazing!"

"Boss, you're awesome! Where did you find such a high-level repair team? It must have taken a lot of effort, right?" The two employees looked at Qin Nuo with admiration.

The previous boss was always overwhelmed and worried about the store's repairs.

This new boss solved it in an instant with just a word!

"What's all the fuss about?" Qin Nuo said calmly, though he was also surprised inside.

The efficiency was incredible!

"Ding, the appearance of the Red Moon Convenience Store has improved, increasing the store's attractiveness by 60%!"

Qin Nuo looked at Yuan Shan. "The first problem is solved. What's the second?"

Yuan Shan said, "The second is the competitor, the store across the street, the Other Shore Convenience Store."

"That's not a problem anymore."

"With the Red Moon Convenience Store's new look, we can compete head-on!"

Qin Nuo said, with the store's current appearance, there's no fear of losing business, right?

Yuan Shan smiled wryly, "That's true, but..."

"The problem is, our supply has been cut off, and the store hasn't restocked. Many products are expired and can't be replaced!"

"Supply cut off?" Qin Nuo frowned.

"The bastard owner across the street somehow bribed the manufacturer, cutting off the Red Moon Convenience Store's partnership!"

After saying this, Li Tongtong added for herself, "Boss, don't look at me for stealing food. I only ate the near-expiry items to avoid waste!"

Qin Nuo pondered for a moment and asked, "What's the background of that owner?"