The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 645 The New Client

"Okay...okay. I...I need your help!"

The man spoke in a slightly trembling voice, while unconsciously rubbing his hands together, appearing very nervous and uneasy.

His gaze swept over Lin Xiyue and Mo Luosi from time to time, his eyes revealing a hint of expectation, but more so, fear.

After noticing the man's actions, Lin Xiyue began to scrutinize him carefully.

Soon, she noticed that the other person's gaze remained fixed on the small sign she had hung up—the one with the words she had written herself.

In an instant, Lin Xiyue understood: So this person had met the conditions of the wishing shop and seen the sign of the wishing shop!

So she smiled and replied softly, "In that case, please come in."

"Okay, okay, thank you! Thank you!"

When the man heard that Lin Xiyue had agreed to let him in to talk, his voice trembled slightly with excitement, and he thanked her repeatedly.

However, after he finished expressing his gratitude, he did not immediately follow Lin Xiyue and the others into the store. Instead, he seemed a little flustered and hesitated as if he wanted to say something.

He nervously rubbed his hands together, as if trying to ease his anxiety; then he subconsciously touched his head, seemingly thinking about how to speak, but in the end he opened his mouth but hesitated to speak, only staring at Lin Xiyue with a complicated look.

"what happened?"

Seeing that the other party was not taking any action, Lin Xiyue couldn't help but feel suspicious and asked softly.

Only now did she have the chance to properly examine the man's appearance.

This man had a standard buzz cut, but his thick hair was streaked with silver and had turned gray, making him look much older.

Moreover, his skin may have developed a unique rough texture due to prolonged exposure to the scorching sun.

In addition, the deep wrinkles crisscrossing his face revealed the marks left by time, making him look even older, like he was in his fifties or sixties.

What is surprising is that, although his face and hair suggest he is not young, there is a subtle incongruity between his physique and demeanor—he is neither as hunched and slow as an elderly person, nor as agile and nimble as a young person, giving people an indescribable strange feeling.

"Um... I have a bag outside, can I go get it?"

The man's voice trembled slightly, as if he were afraid of being rejected, and he seemed particularly cautious.

Lin Xiyue looked up at the other person, nodded, and said in agreement, "Of course, please go ahead."

After receiving permission, the man breathed a sigh of relief and then turned to walk out of the store.

Lin Xiyue's gaze followed closely behind, and she saw the man walk straight towards a relatively secluded and secluded flower bush in the green belt by the roadside.

The man skillfully slipped into the flower bushes, and soon after, he reappeared before Lin Xiyue, this time carrying a rather old-looking woven bag.

The bag was stuffed full and bulging, as if it were filled with all sorts of items.

The man gently patted the bag with his hand, trying to remove the dust and leaves clinging to it.

Then, he held the bag and carefully inspected every inch of its surface, afraid that there might still be some dirt stuck on it.

After a thorough inspection to confirm that everything was clean, the man felt relieved, picked up the large bag, and strode into the store.

As the man approached, Lin Xiyue noticed that the handle of the woven bag was damaged and could not be used properly, so the man had no choice but to carry it to the store entrance in his arms.

Faced with this situation, Lin Xiyue's expression did not change in the slightest. She simply quickened her pace and led the man into the store.

Upon reaching the center of the reception room, Lin Xiyue stopped, pointed to the sofa beside her, and said softly, "Come in, you can put your bag here for now."

"Okay, thank you."

Upon hearing Lin Xiyue's words, the man breathed a sigh of relief and lowered his head, preparing to place the bag in his hand on the ground.

However, faced with this spotless, pristine, and aesthetically pleasing carpet, the man couldn't help but hesitate—

Although he knew he had actually wiped the bag clean, his eyes were still drawn to the carpet, which was a different color from his backpack and must have been very expensive.

He couldn't help but take out the corner of his clothes and gently wipe the bottom of the backpack until he felt absolutely sure before he put the bag down with peace of mind.

"Don't be nervous, it's alright, please sit down."

Seeing the man's uneasy state, Lin Xiyue had no choice but to gently comfort him, trying to get him to relax and sit down as soon as possible.

"Okay, thank you!"

The man sat down on the edge of the sofa with trepidation, his cheeks flushed as red as ripe apples, and he kept expressing his gratitude to Lin Xiyue.

"Hmm... then let's talk about what happened to you that made you look like this?"

Although she already had some guesses about what had happened, Lin Xiyue still decided to ask the man again to make sure that she was right.

"I...I was passing by when I saw your shop could grant any wish, as long as...as long as you can afford the price! I...I'm willing to give everything! Including my life!!"

The man spoke in a trembling voice, each word filled with longing and determination.

It seemed that it took immense courage to say those words. After he finished speaking, he slumped into the chair as if all his strength had been drained, but his eyes remained fixed firmly on Lin Xiyue in front of him.

Lin Xiyue quietly looked at the emotionally agitated man in front of her, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"Calm down, sir, please calm down. We do have the ability to help people achieve their wishes, but before that, please answer a few questions for me so that we can better understand your needs and find the most suitable way for you to achieve them. What do you think?"

But she quickly regained her composure and offered gentle words of comfort.

Upon hearing Lin Xiyue's words, the man nodded repeatedly in agreement as if waking from a dream.

Then he took a few deep breaths, trying to calm his wildly beating heart.

After his breathing had calmed down and his emotions had settled, the man raised his head again, looking at Lin Xiyue with a slightly nervous and expectant gaze, waiting for her to ask a question.

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