Strange Tales of the Huai'an Inn

Guan Zhongliu finally landed a job as a waiter at Huai'an Inn. With few customers and great pay, he thought he'd struck gold—until he discovered there really is no such thing as a free lunch. He knew some innkeepers also dabbled as brokers, commissioning custom goods from artisans and taking a cut. What he never expected was that the artisans his boss represented were all... yaoguai? Guan Zhongliu: Boss, this job is too dangerous. I want a raise. Zhu Helan: Fine. Double pay, room and board included, plus a monthly allowance for new clothes. (hands over a new contract) Guan Zhongliu (overjoyed, takes it and reads it through): ...Boss, this is an indenture contract. Zhu Helan smiles: Wron...