Unexpectedly, as soon as Huo Sining spoke, the middle-aged woman's face changed dramatically: "Shameless bitch, I haven't even asked you to compensate for my losses, yet you want me to pay a salary? What's the reasoning behind this, it's ridiculous!"
Huo Sining remained calm: "Madam, although I'm not certain if the Eastern Ocean Empire has labor laws, I'm sure Hinata has signed a contract with you. You have an employment relationship; she works for you, so you must pay her. You can't negate this by being unreasonable."
The woman pretended not to hear, instead threatening Huo Sining fiercely: "I said no, so no it is. Hinata, if you keep making trouble, believe me, I'll make it impossible for you to stay in Dongdu."
Hinata Chinatsu was startled upon hearing the woman's threat. She wasn't a local, and coming to Dongdu for school had been a struggle before receiving her family's approval. Dongdu has a high cost of living, so she has to rely on part-time jobs for her living expenses.
