With the branch manager chosen, a huge weight was lifted from An Ge's shoulders. With Hu Jiu at the main store, she wasn't worried at all; her laziness kicked in as soon as she got back.
This can't go on!
An Ge was startled. She planned to wait for Meng Xia to return before going to the branch together, since the spatial gate hadn't opened yet.
Since Meng Xia reminded her, Xiao Qi has strengthened her communication with several gods with whom she already had a decent relationship, and she actually brought back some news.
It turns out that she wasn't the only one who had contact with the gods; quite a few of the chosen ones had direct contact with them.
When a person's divine status develops to a certain point, they will be perceived by the gods. If they are lucky, they will be recruited in advance. If they are unlucky, they may encounter a god with similar divine attributes and become someone's target.
In Ange's view, neither winning over nor keeping an eye on the chosen ones is a good thing.
Once the gods intervene, the chosen ones may receive some assistance in their development, but they will also lose their freedom and the right to choose.
Just like when someone chooses to join a sect, if a sect forcibly recruits you, you, being weak, have no right to choose.
Even before their ascension, these chosen ones were already bound to various deities. Those with high talent were better off, as different deities competed for them, giving them at least some choice. But similarly, they faced greater dangers.
Not every god allows powerful deities to appear. To a god, the chosen ones are both future kindred spirits and potential adversaries.
An Ge rubbed her head; these relationships were just too complicated. She lived a carefree life, almost completely isolated from the outside world.
"Why haven't I been noticed by the gods? But wait, I've already offended two gods. Why haven't any of them tried to win me over?"
"I haven't found out about that yet. After all, the chosen ones of the gods I'm close to don't have very good talents."
An Ge wasn't in a hurry; after all, it was a good thing that the gods weren't on her mind.
"It's been a long time since I've been to the Chosen Ones Space. I'll take advantage of the free time these next couple of days to go check it out."
Upon arriving at the Chosen Ones Space, An Ge was stunned by the sight before her.
Miaomiao Coffee Shop is no longer a low bungalow, but a two-story building, with many chosen ones coming and going, making it quite lively.
It's only been a year since I last visited, and the changes here are incredible! Does Miaomiao Coffee Shop have its own upgrade requirements?
The person greeting us at the door was... a husky?
An Ge looked up and saw that this was Miao Miao Coffee Shop. How could there be other species wandering in?
The husky squinted at the chosen ones coming in and out with an expression that said, "Everyone here is trash."
Seeing that An Ge was stunned for a long time, he said in a gruff voice, "Welcome." His expression and tone did not show any welcome to her at all.
Has the service at Miaomiao Coffee Shop changed species?
"No, sir. The coffee shop just got upgraded, and I'm just helping out temporarily," the husky explained, but its eyes conveyed a "If it were me, you wouldn't be satisfied" message.
An Ge's lips twitched. It seemed that the cats and dogs in the Divine Realm were truly one family.
"Which department is Feifei in now?"
The husky asked seriously, "Do you know our team leader?"
An Ge was somewhat surprised; it had only been a little over a year, yet Fei Fei had been promoted so quickly!
Suddenly, the husky's eyes lit up. "Ah, you're the customer the team leader mentioned who liked her, right? It's been so long since you've come, and the team leader has been talking about you."
The husky was a little excited. The chosen ones were either afraid of them or ignored them. Those who truly liked them from the bottom of their hearts, like the one in front of them, were few and far between.
It had been helping out all day, and most of the chosen ones it encountered expressed their dissatisfaction with it. The one in front of it was the first chosen one who did not have any dissatisfaction with it and even liked it.
The husky sensed the joy emanating from An Ge, and its tail wagged so fast it became a blur.
Ange didn't go directly to Feifei; they seemed quite busy. After exchanging a few words with the husky, she went into the coffee shop.
Unlike the previous times, there were more Chosen Ones coming to the coffee shop, and they all showed their true faces. Many of them were even chatting and laughing together.
The coffee shop used to have a tense atmosphere, but now it really feels relaxing.
An Ge found a seat by the window, cleared her mind, and felt much more relaxed.
It seems the coffee shop has added some new features after the upgrade; I can relax here when I have free time.
Suddenly, Ange heard a commotion. Looking up, she saw several chosen ones seemingly arguing.
"Well, that explains why you haven't been contacting me lately. Turns out you've been seeing someone else. She's not even as good-looking as me. You have terrible taste."
"Things aren't what you think."
"What do you mean it's not like that? What did you just tell me?"
The other chosen ones calmly sipped their coffee, occasionally pointing and whispering at the three of them.
Ange… She retracted her words about the harmonious relationship among the chosen ones; it seemed that the relationships between them had become more complicated.
Also, why does everyone seem so calm and unfazed? Is it because she's not experienced enough?
Soon, the waiters came out and persuaded the people to leave, and the coffee shop returned to peace. The only thing that was unsettled was An Ge's heart.
An Ge was lost in thought when she suddenly saw Fei Fei walking towards her.
After its promotion, Fatty felt quite smug, its increasingly plump figure adding to its imposing presence. Upon hearing of Ange's arrival, it quickly came to greet her.
Although Ange's help was only minimal, it was still very grateful to the first chosen one who genuinely liked it. Moreover, talking to Ange gave Fatty a very pleasant feeling.
If An Ge knew, she would probably guess that this was due to her affinity with plants and animals. The power of nature works on animals as well, even if they come from the realm of gods.
"It's been a long time, Mr. An."
"Long time no see, Fatty! You've gotten cuter and cuter!" Fatty was wearing a black and white work uniform, looking both adorable and stylish.
Although the two hadn't seen each other for a year, there was no estrangement between them.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, An Ge asked about her confusion regarding the changes at the coffee shop.
"Young friend An, the coffee shop will be upgraded based on the ratings and number of chosen ones."
Ange understood; from a certain perspective, the coffee shop and her inn were pretty much the same.
She tried to inquire about the coffee shop owner, but Feifei looked hesitant. "It's not that I'm deliberately hiding anything, but there are some things we can't tell our customers."
"I know, I was just asking out of curiosity. It's okay if you don't want to tell me."
An Ge quickly changed the subject, partly because she didn't want to embarrass Fei Fei, and partly because she could guess what Fei Fei meant from her attitude.
If she's right, the shop manager is very likely a deity with business acumen, so she'd better protect her divine attributes.
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