It's a hell game, who can still be a human being?

Chapter 349 Liu Zheng: My ability to cause trouble is officially certified

Inside the "authentic" massage parlor, the owner, Lin Zhengzong, had a worried look on his face.

Business has been slow recently, with daily customer traffic less than half of what it used to be, and no one is willing to do small services like cupping and scraping.

If this continues, let alone growing bigger and stronger, we won’t even be able to pay mortgages and salaries.

"Master, Brother Ma said he has something to do and won't come today."

Apprentice Yinghu came over and said.

The "authentic" massage parlor adopts the master-apprentice system, and all masseurs are Lin Zhengzong's apprentices.

Yinghu is his eldest disciple and also his favorite disciple.

In order to better serve the guests, Yinghu would pluck out his claws regularly, and even the experienced Lin Zhengzong was moved by his ruthlessness.

Therefore, Lin Zhengzong handed over the job of contacting customers to it, which was also a preparation for it to take over the massage parlor in the future. Ma Ge was one of the regular customers of the massage parlor.

"Not coming again."

Lin Zhengzong sighed.

The business of the store now depends on these regular customers, and if regular customers do not come regularly, they will sooner or later become strangers.

"Master, why don't we do some advertising?"

Yinghu suggested.

"Why advertise? We can't afford TV and radio advertising. We don't have the manpower to hand out flyers. If we post ads on the street, we'll be caught by the Environmental Sanitation Bureau. What's the point of advertising?"

Lin Zhengzong said angrily.

Yinghu wiped the saliva off his face with his claws, not caring about his attitude.

It was bought by Lin Zhengzong from a breeding farm, and its citizenship is also listed in Lin Zhengzong's household registration book.

The two are called master and apprentice, but in fact they are no different from father and son.

"We have to think of a solution. If not, I'll just hand out flyers after the museum closes."

Yinghu said.

It has been basically confirmed that it will inherit the massage parlor. Whether it is out of profit or emotion, there is nothing wrong with voluntary overtime work.

"It's already late at night when the museum closes, and I won't let you go even if you dare."

Lin Zhengzong said unhappily.

Even gang members have to be careful when wandering the streets of a metropolis late at night.

"How about we go and ask for help at the Gaga Shuang Bathhouse?"

Yinghu asked.

The owner of Gaga Shuang Bathhouse has some friendship with Lin Zhengzong's father. When it first opened, it was short of staff and asked Lin Zhengzong to borrow some people.

Lin Zhengzong was also quite righteous, and he personally took Yinghu and several of his disciples to help out for a few days.

This feeling, Gaga Shuang bathing beach is to get.

"Um"

Lin Zhengzong was a little excited, but also a little hesitant.

In a big city, favors are a very precious thing.

No one wants to owe favors to others, and everyone wants to repay favors with the lowest cost.

If he goes to Gaga Shuang Bathhouse for help, they will definitely help him.

But once the help is done, the favor is repaid.

The massage parlor is not yet at the point where it can no longer operate, but if it really faces the crisis of closure, it will have one less trump card to use.

"and you."

Lin Zhengzong's face changed, and just as he was about to speak, he heard the front desk clerk shouting.

"welcome."

"It's a new guest!"

Lin Zhengzong and Yinghu looked delighted.

If it is a regular customer, the front desk will definitely add a title.

"Let's go and receive some guests."

Lin Zhengzong said.

If it were in the past, there would definitely be no need to be so serious.

But business is bad now, so we must try our best to retain new customers.

Since the boss himself is the one who is receiving the guests, the other party will at least get a head treatment before leaving, right?

Lin Zhengzong and Yinghu came to the front hall with smiles on their faces, but they froze in place when they saw who was coming.

As citizens of the metropolis, how could they not recognize each other's bloody restaurant delivery uniforms.

For many people, this yellow vest is scarier than the black leather of the Public Security Bureau.

"Master, you go first. I will receive these two."

There was a hint of fear and ruthlessness in Yinghu's eyes, but in the end it turned into a hint of determination.

The "people" who come out of the farms, unless they become outright beasts, will be more human than the people in the metropolis.

"Okay. If you die, I will choose the best cemetery for you."

Lin Zhengzong said after struggling for a while.

"Don't be nervous, we're not here to deliver food."

Liu Zheng comforted him somewhat helplessly.

Whenever this happened, he couldn't help but sigh that the Bloody Restaurant's notoriety was a little too notorious.

Being an employee of such a unit, I feel a little ashamed, but also inexplicably happy.

"Ahem, sorry to have embarrassed you two gentlemen. What projects would you like to do? Our shop specializes in massage and bone setting, and we also have a good reputation for acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and scraping."

Lin Zhengzong breathed a sigh of relief and walked forward awkwardly.

"We are here to discuss business. Who is the boss?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Yes, I am. I wonder what you two want to discuss with me?"

Lin Zhengzong originally wanted to point to Yinghu, but finally admitted that it was himself.

After all, I raised the child with my own hands. It is normal to cheat him once, but I would feel guilty if I cheated him twice.

"What do you call the boss?"

"My last name is Lin, you two can just call me Xiao Lin."

Lin Zhengzong's attitude was very humble.

Even if they were not here to deliver takeout, the Bloody Restaurant was not something they could afford to provoke.

Especially recently, he heard from familiar merchants that the new delivery man from the Bloody Restaurant likes to make trouble on the street.

"Boss Lin, don't be so nervous. We have no ill intentions in coming here, and we are here to discuss good things."

Liu Zheng said with a smile.

However, the sharp teeth reflecting in his open mouth made Boss Lin even more frightened.

"Does Boss Lin know about the Gaga Shuang Bathhouse?"

Seeing that there was no way to communicate properly, Liu Zheng had to broach the topic first.

"I've heard a little about this."

Lin Zhengzong replied cautiously.

"We heard about the Gaga Shuang Bathhouse from the Red Pig. It said that the Gaga Shuang Bathhouse had borrowed people from your massage parlor. If we want to establish a relationship with the Gaga Shuang Bathhouse, you would be the most suitable person to be the middleman. So, we took the liberty of visiting you."

He said.

"Oh, so it was Mr. Porco Rosso who introduced me here."

Lin Zhengzong's tense nerves relaxed a little.

Red Pig was once a regular at the "authentic" massage parlor because of its distinctive appearance and generous treatment, so even though he hadn't been there for a long time, Lin Zhengzong still remembered it.

"Mr. Porco Rosso hasn't been here for years."

“It’s been dead for years.”

Liu Zheng replied.

"Ah, is he buried in the cemetery?"

Lin Zhengzong asked.

"Yes."

"I don't know what the number on Mr. Red Pig's tombstone is. He helped our shop do a lot of business back then. Even if I can't attend his funeral, I should still pay my respects to him."

Lin Zhengzong said half tentatively and half seriously.

"I advise you not to go. It's not in its right mind right now. My boss and I were both severely beaten by it."

He pointed at the bruises on Niuma's face.

As for himself, all the surface injuries have healed.

"Bullshit, you got beaten up badly. It and I had a back-and-forth, and I had the upper hand."

Niuma retorted.

"Yes, yes, you are awesome. Boss Lin, why don't we find a quiet place to talk in detail?"

Liu Zheng said something perfunctorily to comfort him, and then said to Lin Zhengzong.

"Oh, okay, okay, then let's go to my office. Both of you, please."

Lin Zhengzong said quickly, and then took the lead to lead the way.

The area of ​​the massage parlor was not large, and as much of it as possible had to be converted into a massage room, so his office was not big either, and could only accommodate a table, two sofas, and a row of cabinets, not even a bed. Once the cows and horses came in, they filled up half of the office.

"Ahem, my humble abode is so simple, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you two distinguished guests."

Lin Zhengzong said embarrassedly.

"How could that be? Mr. Lin's office is well-arranged, simple and elegant. It can be seen that you have a good taste in life. Especially this calligraphy. The font is strong and powerful yet lively. It would be impossible to achieve it without decades of hard work."

Liu Zheng glanced around the room and then began to praise.

The words he mentioned were the banner hanging behind the desk, on which were written eight large characters: "Sincerity and excellence".

"Hahaha, it's just my humble work. Sir, you are really too kind to praise me."

Hearing Liu Zheng praising his calligraphy, Lin Zhengzong immediately became happy, but spoke modestly.

"Boss Lin, don't you trust my judgment?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"How could that be? I naturally trust your judgment, sir."

Lin Zhengzong said quickly.

"Since I said that Mr. Lin's calligraphy is good, it must be good."

he said seriously.

"Well, I have no choice but to accept this."

Lin Zhengzong took advantage of the situation.

"I really appreciate this calligraphy. I wonder if Mr. Lin is willing to part with it?"

Liu Zheng continued.

"Ok?"

Hearing this, Lin Zhengzong became alert.

"My calligraphy is really not worth much. If you like it, just take it. Just consider it as making friends. But a friend's friend may not be my friend. I hope you can understand this."

He thought about it and said.

"Of course. I do things one by one. There is a price for buying calligraphy, and there is a reward for recommending others."

Liu Zheng said with a smile.

"Please have some tea, my two distinguished guests."

At this time, Yinghu brought in two cups of tea from outside and handed them to the two of them with a slight bow.

"Thank you. Who is this?"

He asked as he looked at Yinghu who had walked behind Lin Zhengzong.

"This is my eldest disciple Ying Hu, who is also my adopted son. I always consult him about anything."

Lin Zhengzong introduced.

The implication is that there is no need to chase Yinghu out, it will listen to anything.

"I see. It's true that a good teacher produces good students."

Liu Zheng praised again.

"What are your names, gentlemen?"

Don't hit someone who smiles at you, so Lin Zhengzong had no choice but to ask.

"My name is Liu Zheng, and this is my boss Niuma."

he introduced.

"It turned out to be Mr. Liu and Mr. Niu. Uh, Mr. Niu Ma."

Lin Zhengzong met Niu Ma's ferocious eyes and quickly changed his words.

"Humph!"

The cattle and horses raised their heads with pride.

"I wonder why Mr. Liu contacted me to contact the Gaga Shuang Bathhouse?"

Lin Zhengzong asked.

"It's like this. A friend of mine has a relative who works at Bathhouse Street. She made a minor mistake and was detained by her boss. My friend trusted me and asked me to help rescue her relative. I went to consult Red Pig, and he told me that the Gaga Shuang Bathhouse might be able to help, and asked me to come to you."

Liu Zheng briefly explained the whole story.

"Bathhouse Street? The boss Mr. Liu is talking about, could it be Grandma Tang?"

Lin Zhengzong asked.

"Since Mr. Lin has guessed it, I won't hide it. Yes, my friend's relative does work at the Hundred Ghosts Bathhouse under Grandma Tang."

He nodded.

"So that's how it is. No wonder Red Pig asked Mr. Liu to ask the Gaga Shuang Bathhouse for help."

Lin Zhengzong suddenly realized.

Anyone who knows about Bathhouse Street knows the grudges and hatred between Gaga Shuang Bathhouse and Grandma Tang.

"That's right. I wonder if Mr. Lin is willing to help me with this?"

"this."

Lin Zhengzong was a little embarrassed.

Helping to make connections also costs favors. If the two parties fail to reach an agreement, it is possible that Gaga Shuang Bathhouse and he will become enemies.

He was unwilling to ask Gaga Shuang Bathhouse for help in attracting business for his own massage parlor, let alone for a stranger like Liu Zheng.

"Mr. Lin may not know me very well since this is our first meeting. Anyone who is willing to help me is my friend, and I will never let my friends suffer any loss."

"Mr. Lin, if you have any troubles, please tell me. I don't have any other skills, but I am well-known for my ability to help people solve their problems."

"Of course, the ability to cause trouble to others is also officially certified."

Liu Zheng touched the two medals on his chest and spoke in a kind tone.

Lin Zhengzong's eyes fixed.

He certainly didn't recognize the Gold Star Tank Medal, but the family member of the City Hall employee proved that he knew it.

The bloody restaurant and the city hall were like two huge mountains pressing down on Lin Zhengzong's back, and he instantly felt a chill down his spine.

"Business in our store has not been very good recently."

Lin Zhengzong was silent for a long time, and finally said it with a stiff upper lip.

"It's easy. Just get two membership cards for me and my boss, and we can top up as much as we want."

Liu Zheng said immediately.

"It's not about charging the card. If it's just about money, I still have some savings. But since there have been no customers, my apprentices' skills will inevitably be wasted and their spirits will inevitably be depressed."

Lin Zhengzong shook his head.

"That's easy. Boss Lin, wait a moment. I'll make a call."

He took out his cell phone and dialed a number.

"Deputy Director, it's Mr. Liu calling. I'll go out and answer it."

The call was connected and Wang Manni's voice came from the other end.

"Go ahead and ask Mr. Liu for me."

A calm middle-aged male voice said.

After a sound of footsteps, Wang Manni's voice sounded again.

"Mr. Liu, what do you want from me?"

she asked respectfully.

"You haven't organized a team building for your department since you became a manager, right?"

"Not yet. Manager Wang left too hastily, and I've been busy handing over the work he left behind."

Wang Manni replied.

It was indeed hasty. Someone was delivering takeaway food to me and I was killed in the middle of a meeting. Who could have imagined that?

"Then I'll arrange some team-building activities for you."

"That's great. I wonder what plans Mr. Liu has?"

Wang Manni asked.

"There's an 'authentic' massage parlor on Queen Street. The techniques are first-rate and the owner is very enthusiastic. I'll pre-charge a membership card here. After get off work today, you can bring your men here to relax. Arrange all the programs. If there's not enough money on the card, tell me and I'll reimburse you."

Liu Zheng said.

"How can I let you spend money?"

"You are on my side, and your men are my men. What's wrong with spending some money? Okay, it's settled. The more people the better. People from other departments can also be called in."

he warned.

"Okay. On behalf of the employees, thank you."

"Well, I have something else to do. I'll hang up first."

Liu Zheng hung up the phone.

"Boss Lin, I have already attracted customers for you, at least dozens of them, and they are all white-collar workers in Donghe Center. As for how many you can keep, it depends on your ability."

He said to Lin Zhengzong.

"Don't worry, I will make them satisfied."

Lin Zhengzong said excitedly.

"Now, can we talk about the Gaga Shuang Baths?"

Liu Zheng leaned slightly back on the sofa, exuding a domineering aura.

(End of this chapter)