"So what exactly does a tourism ambassador have to do?" Before agreeing to anything, he had to get all the details straight. If it was too demanding, he’d pass. Shen Yibin couldn’t bear the thought of overworking Hah’Er.

"The work is actually quite simple. Yunzhong City is currently preparing a new tourism promotional video, and Hah’Er will definitely be a part of the filming. The shoot won’t be difficult. He’ll just need to follow the film crew to various scenic spots in Yunzhong City, have some fun, and try the local specialty foods." Qin Qing was well-prepared for this question.

Huh? ’This gig doesn’t sound half bad.’ The moment he heard the word "eat," Hah’Er perked up, clambered off the sofa, and stared eagerly at Shen Yibin. Besides, Yunzhong City’s tourist attractions were mostly centered on natural scenery. Judging by how happy Hah’Er was every time Shen Yibin took him to the countryside, he would probably enjoy this too, right?

"That depends on the specific filming schedule. If it’s too strenuous, then it’s a definite no. This guy is lazy, you know." Although he was tempted, some things had to be established up front.

"Of course, of course. Once the detailed filming schedule is ready, we’ll be sure to discuss it with you beforehand and revise it based on your feedback." This was the kind of treatment a big star deserved. ’As long as we can get Hah’Er for the promo video, what’s a few revisions to the plan?’

"Okay. Is there any other work involved?" Shen Yibin was quite satisfied with Qin Qing’s attitude.

"We’ll also need to take some promotional photos. This will be done concurrently with the promotional video, and the content will be similar. We’ll also discuss this plan with you later." ’Just imagine,’ Qin Qing thought, ’a photo of Hah’Er with the local scenery—that attraction would definitely blow up. Then, a photo of Hah’Er with Yunzhong City’s specialty, the Yunzhong Orange, would surely boost sales.’

Shen Yibin nodded slightly without saying a word. He had lived in Yunzhong City for a long time and had a good impression of it. He also hoped the city would continue to develop and prosper. ’After all, if the city does well and its residents have more money, they’ll buy more pets, right? That’s good for me too.’

"The final duty is that when Yunzhong City hosts major events, we’ll need Hah’Er to make an appearance to help with promotions. For instance, for the Third Annual Yunzhong City Dragon Boat Race during this year’s Dragon Boat Festival, we hope Hah’Er can attend, watch the races with the tourists, and enjoy some Zongzi." This was the plan they had hastily put together; for the time being, it was all they had come up with. "There might be other duties in the future that require Hah’Er’s cooperation, but we will always discuss them with you beforehand and will only proceed after receiving approval from both you and Hah’Er."

’Hah’Er, is your reputation as a foodie really that widespread? The guy comes here to talk business, and every point he makes involves food. Look at you, your drool is about to hit the floor! Can we maintain a little dignity, please?’

None of these tasks sounded difficult, and Hah’Er seemed quite interested. Shen Yibin was about to agree, but then he had another thought. ’You’ve only talked about what *we* have to do. You haven’t said a thing about what’s in it for Hah’Er. I can’t have Hah’Er working for free, can I?’ And so, he held his tongue.

"Mr. Shen, it’s been less than three years since you graduated from university, correct?" Having navigated the world of bureaucracy for many years, how could Qin Qing not understand such basic principles? After receiving an affirmative answer, he continued, "According to Yunzhong City’s policies, you perfectly meet the criteria for our support program for graduate entrepreneurs. Under this policy, the Yunzhong City Government will grant you a tax exemption for three years, followed by a fifty-percent reduction for two years. For the next three years, you won’t have to pay any taxes at all. After those three years..."

"Furthermore, while policy restrictions prevent us from paying Hah’Er a salary, this is a commercial society. Since we’ll be using his image rights, we should of course provide compensation. It might not be a huge amount, but it’s a token of our sincerity..." Qin Qing laid out a long list of favorable terms.

These terms were certainly sincere. Given the revenue of Shen Yibin’s shop, three years of tax exemption and two years of half-tax amounted to a huge sum of money. Furthermore, if he wanted to expand his shop in the future, he would receive numerous policy benefits. And if anyone were to misuse Hah’Er’s image, Shen Yibin wouldn’t even have to lift a finger; the Yunzhong City Government would go after them.

’This seems like a deal I can agree to,’ Shen Yibin mused. ’Hah’Er won’t have to exert himself much, he’ll get to travel around eating and having fun, and it’ll continue to build the store’s reputation. Plus, the financial benefits are significant.’ He was very tempted.

"Hah’Er, what do you say? Do you want to be this ambassador?" Shen Yibin asked, ruffling the fur on Hah’Er’s head. Ultimately, Hah’Er had to be the one to agree.

"Hmm?" Hah’Er blinked, as if trying to figure out what that question meant.

"It means people will take you out to have fun and eat delicious things. All you have to do is let them take some videos and photos." ’Huh, why does that sound exactly like something Teacher Chen would do?’

"Mhm! Mhm!" The moment good food was mentioned, Hah’Er instantly surrendered.

"Hah’Er agrees!" Shen Yibin said with a smile.

"That’s wonderful! I’ll head back and prepare the contract right away," Qin Qing said excitedly. He hadn’t expected things to go so smoothly. ’As long as there are no hiccups, I might even get a promotion once this is all settled.’

"Okay, I’ll have my lawyer review the contract." ’This was just a verbal agreement; only what’s put down on paper is legally binding.’ To protect Hah’Er’s rights and interests, Shen Yibin planned to ask that lawyer, Zhang Danxuan, for help.

"No problem. It’ll take about a day to draft the contract, followed by the review and revision process. If everything goes smoothly, we can hold the signing ceremony in three days," Qin Qing said after a quick mental calculation. "Of course, we will also discuss the specific details of the signing ceremony with you beforehand, Mr. Shen." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Sounds good. We can start preparing once the contract is signed." ’Looks like I’ll have to give Lawyer Zhang a call later to set up a meeting.’

"Great. I’ll bring the proposal to you the moment it’s ready. By the way, Mr. Shen, if you have any requirements for the signing ceremony, you can raise them now," Qin Qing said, taking out a notebook to jot them down.

"I’ll just say what I said before: don’t let Hah’Er get too tired, and don’t let people bother him. You can arrange everything else," Shen Yibin said.

And with that, the tentative agreement was settled. Qin Qing returned to report his fruitful results to Mayor Wang, while Shen Yibin stroked Hah’Er’s head and asked with a mock-serious tone, "Mr. Hah’er, what are your thoughts on being appointed the tourism ambassador for Yunzhong City?"

"Hmm?" Hah’Er glanced at Shen Yibin, then turned his back on him. He stretched out a paw, grabbed an ice fruit from the coffee table, and started gnawing on it, showing no intention of humoring him. It was almost dinnertime, and Hah’Er was hungry.