It is clever, isn't it? This place rewards warmth and human connection. Someone who isn't afraid of that--who thrives on it, even--can do quite well for themselves here. It literally pays to be friendly. Just because Will would do it anyway doesn't mean he hasn't leaned into the concept. He withdraws his hand to reach for his tablet--then hesitates as he thinks better of it. These things may be water resistant, but a downpour like this? He'd rather not risk it.

"I can show you where the money is sent once we're somewhere a little drier, but you get it almost immediately. You don't have to initiate it to get paid though, don't worry! I'm not sure of the exact numbers, but it's a respectable wage. Probably about the same amount you'd get while working a decent job, maybe a little more?" He just doesn't pay enough attention to the specifics of this stuff to know everything Jinghuan is curious about. They can figure it out together though, right?