The night was like a huge piece of black silk, gently covering the entire city. After a busy day, the Merlin Supermarket finally closed its doors and temporarily closed.
At this time, in the spacious and bright hall on the first floor, all the employees hired by Merlin gathered together neatly. Although they looked tired, they could not hide the excitement and expectation in their eyes. They were quietly waiting for the appearance of the big boss who was in charge of the overall situation - Merlin.
Sally, a capable member of the security team, was sitting on the steps tiredly at this moment. She gently shook off the sweat stuck to her clothes with her slender fingers. The feeling of heat was still with her, making her a little annoyed.
She simply took off the sweat-soaked employee uniform, leaving only a tight vest. In an instant, her proud figure was exposed, attracting the attention of some employees around her.
"Oh my God, I never thought work could be so tiring!" Sally couldn't help but complain out loud, her voice a little hoarse, which was the "trace" left by shouting to maintain order all day long.
Seeing this, the half-bear Bolt strode forward, handed over a bottle of still-steaming water with his broad palm, and said with concern, "Thank you for your hard work. I didn't expect that there would be so many customers coming for the opening today. I guess you all must be exhausted."
Sally took the water, tilted her head back and took a few big gulps, then took a deep breath and continued, "I'm exhausted. I feel like I don't have enough people under me. You don't know, a lot of gang guys sneaked in today and tried to steal things in the chaos, and there were too many people here. We were so busy that we couldn't take care of it all!" Her words were full of helplessness and grievance.
"I heard that the boss plans to continue recruiting employees. Those who have friends and relatives at home can come to work." Laken walked up to the two of them at some point, with a relieved smile on his face, and spoke softly, trying to bring some good news to everyone and dispel the tired haze.
Just as the tired employees were chatting with each other about their thrilling and busy experiences of the day, the sound of wheels rolling suddenly came from the distance.
They were all too familiar with this sound, it was the sound of pushing a supermarket shopping cart. Today, this sound can be heard in supermarkets as a common shopping background music, but at this moment, during the quiet closing time, it is particularly noticeable.
Gurgle Gurgle——
The sound was getting closer and closer, as if there was an invisible magic that instantly made the group of employees alert. They stood up straight subconsciously, staring at the direction where the sound came from in the distance, with curiosity and respect flashing in their eyes.
Merlin's figure slowly came into view. Behind him, a dozen students from the Arcane Academy's student union walked in steadily, pushing shopping carts. The shopping carts were filled with large iron boxes. The surfaces of the boxes glowed mysteriously under the lights, making people wonder what was inside.
Merlin walked slowly in front of the employees with steady steps. His deep eyes were filled with gentleness and appreciation as he slowly looked around at each employee, as if he wanted to take in all their hard work that day.
A moment later, he was the first to applaud. The crisp applause echoed in the empty hall, instantly igniting the atmosphere on the scene.
"Thank you for your hard work!" Merlin's voice was deep and powerful, resounding through the hall like a huge bell. "Today is the first day of the opening of our Merlin Supermarket. To be honest, before the opening, I was also nervous, not knowing what kind of situation would be waiting for us. However, you have proved everything to me with your actions!"
He paused slightly, his eyes full of excitement and relief, "From the early morning preparations to the busy work throughout the day, I have seen your professionalism, your enthusiasm, and your tenacity! Every shopping guide enthusiastically introduced the products to customers, every cashier maintained efficiency and accuracy in the busyness, and every security guard adhered to his post to ensure the order and safety of the mall. It is you who made the first day of Merlin Supermarket so perfect and so unforgettable!"
The employees listened to Merlin quietly, and the fatigue on their faces was gradually replaced by pride and excitement.
Tears glistened in Sally's eyes, which were the emotion of being recognized; Bolt straightened his chest higher, as if he wanted to respond to his boss's praise with a more upright posture; Laken nodded frequently on the side, his heart full of a sense of accomplishment.
They looked at each other and saw the same emotion in each other's eyes - proud of their performance today and proud to be a member of Merlin Supermarket.
At this moment, they knew that all their sweat and hard work were not in vain. They had jointly created a brilliant beginning, and the future, under Merlin's leadership, would surely be brighter.
Meilin continued, "Today's results are great. This is just the beginning. We still have a long way to go. I believe that as long as we unite as one and continue to work hard, Meilin Supermarket will definitely become the most dazzling commercial pearl in this city!"
The applause rang out again. This time, all the employees cheered and applauded from the bottom of their hearts. Their palms turned red from clapping, and the sound made the ceiling of the hall tremble slightly. In this warm atmosphere, Merlin and its employees seem to be integrated into one, looking forward to a promising future together.
Merlin smiled and looked at the tired but excited employees with tenderness. His voice was gentle but full of care: "Originally, on such a happy day today, I should treat you all to a meal and celebrate. But look, it's already so late. I think many of you must be eager to go home and share the joy of the opening with your families."
He paused slightly, a sly look flashed in his eyes, and he deliberately prolonged his tone: "So--"
These two simple words instantly caught everyone's attention. Everyone held their breath and stared at Merlin without blinking, curious about what he would say next.
"I plan to give you some gifts!" Merlin raised his voice, and his words were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
In a flash, Merlin snapped his fingers in a dashing manner. The crisp sound was like an order. The dozen or so student union members of the Arcane Academy behind him immediately understood what he meant. They walked quickly to the shopping cart and neatly opened the boxes on the cart one by one.
In an instant, the hall was filled with bright light, and more than a dozen boxes seemed to be cast with magical power, shining brightly.
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