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Chapter 171 Si Xue: I’m Starting to Regret

Chapter 171: Chapter 171 Si Xue: I’m Starting to Regret

In the final ten seconds, Liu Zheng got hold of his phone and answered the call.

"Boss, were you looking for me?"

He spoke while panting, maintaining an extremely respectful tone.

In reality, given his constitution, he didn’t need to pant; it was merely a show of respect for his superior.

"Is bathing enjoyable?"

Si Xue asked indifferently.

"Whether it’s enjoyable or not is irrelevant. The main thing is to be clean, so as not to affect the restaurant’s image and work environment,"

Liu Zheng responded seriously.

"You should go work as a spokesperson at City Hall; being a delivery person really belittles you."

Even Si Xue, with her extensive experience, was somewhat speechless at his shamelessness.

"I’m not belittled. When I was at my wit’s end, the restaurant gave me a job. Serving as a delivery person for the restaurant is my honor,"

he said earnestly.

Liu Zheng didn’t find his words insincere, at least not the last sentence.

If he had joined another department back then, he would probably have ended up as sewage by now.

"Get back to the restaurant right away and see me."

"Received!"

Liu Zheng replied loudly.

After Si Xue hung up, he touched his forehead and found it covered with a sticky layer of cold sweat.

It was mainly because this was the first time he encountered such a life-threatening call, with no experience to draw on.

Putting down his phone, he began to ponder why Si Xue had summoned him.

Was it about the Fire Mage?

Liu Zheng felt it was unlikely.

He didn’t doubt Si Xue was aware of his whereabouts; it’s just that Si Xue wouldn’t bother him over such a small matter.

It’s just a dead councilor and deputy director, after all, and besides, he wasn’t the killer.

As for the Jordan family matter, that’s even less possible—an obscure family without a councilor would seem no different to someone of Si Xue’s caliber than Liu Zheng himself.

After much thought, the only thing he could think of was the bombing of the "Sunshine" pet shop.

After all, he had blown up so many street trees and roads, even blasting the ceiling of the sewer.

Thinking of this, Liu Zheng felt a bit of chagrin.

The excuse of a delivery dispute might work to fool the Security Department, but trying it on Si Xue was suicide.

There was no choice but to fess up for leniency or resist for severity.

He sighed and returned to the hot spring pool.

"Was that the owner of the Bloody Restaurant just now?"

Guo Koutangzi asked.

Liu Zheng didn’t speak, but his silence was an admission.

"It turns out she’s a female too. Hmph, one day I will sit in a higher position than hers,"

Guo Koutangzi said ambitiously.

"Well, bringing down the Jordan family would be the start of your grand ambitions,"

he took the opportunity to say.

"You better worry about surviving your boss first,"

Guo Koutangzi retorted sardonically.

"Don’t worry, I won’t die before you. What’s your demand?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"I want you to convince the head chef of Bloody Restaurant to compete against me, in a soup-cooking contest,"

Guo Koutangzi stated.

"If they can’t leave the Bloody Restaurant, how will we compete?"

"No need to leave; just exchange the soup dishes for tasting after they’re made. As a true chef, one should possess enough taste and pride,"

Guo Koutangzi declared.

"We can’t just have them compete with you for nothing. What’s the stake?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Half of this pot."

"That won’t do, boss!"

Upon hearing this, the flavoring quartet immediately rushed over and knelt around Guo Koutangzi.

"This is a legacy item of the Ultimate Flavor Group, symbolizing the legitimate authority of the leader; it can’t be staked,"

Ginger Head spoke out loud.

"Since I am the leader of the Ultimate Flavor Group, this is mine to dispose of as I see fit,"

Guo Koutangzi remained unmoved.

"This isn’t just your possession; it also belongs to us and those deceased members of the group. If you insist on going through with this, as the heir apparent, I will initiate impeachment proceedings."

Chili Head spoke in a deep voice.

"Are you planning to rebel?"

Guo Koutangzi opened his phoenix eyes, full of authority.

"Big sister, my loyalty to you is as clear as day. But the Extreme Flavor Group is our home, and I cannot stand by and watch you destroy our home. After the impeachment is over, I will commit seppuku as an apology."

Chili Head’s voice was resolute and powerful.

"After following me for so many years, you finally show some backbone."

Hearing his words, Guo Koutangzi laughed instead of getting angry.

"Then..."

Chili Head felt a surge of joy.

"But have you forgotten what the goal of the leader of the Extreme Flavor Group is?"

Guo Koutangzi said.

"To cook the most delicious soup in the world with the pots in our hands, so that every member of the Extreme Flavor Group can enjoy it."

After a moment of silence, Chili Head spoke.

"That’s right, if I can’t beat the head chef of the Bloody Restaurant, how can I claim to make the most delicious soup in the world?"

"If we can’t make the most delicious soup in the world, what difference does it make whether the pot is whole or broken?"

Guo Koutangzi’s expression was calm as water.

"I understand now. I support the decision of you, big sister."

Chili Head looked up and said.

"We support the decision of you, big sister."

Seeing the other boss also saying the same, the trio of onion, ginger, and garlic had no choice but to agree.

"Can you do it?"

Having persuaded the underlings, Guo Koutangzi turned to Liu Zheng.

"I’ll try."

He didn’t dare to make any guarantees.

Mainly because the competition seemed to be a matter of honor, and he was unclear about what impact a loss would have on the White Feather Chicken.

"If you can do it, win or lose, the Extreme Flavor Group will sincerely cooperate with you."

After finishing the discussion, Liu Zheng hurriedly changed his clothes and left the bathhouse.

Before leaving, he deposited 5000 dollars into the Extreme Flavor Group’s account.

It’s never wrong to give too many gifts; even if the soup cooking competition doesn’t work out, there might be other opportunities for cooperation.

Before he left, he seemed to see a regretful look in Jinzi’s eyes.

Liu Zheng sprinted back to the restaurant, thankfully the soup pot had protective measures, otherwise it would have all spilled out on the way.

"Boss, don’t drink this soup, I’m saving it for something."

Entering the lounge, he put down the soup pot and instructed Niu Ma.

"Just because you say not to drink it, we won’t drink it, on what grounds?"

Niu Ma stood up while speaking, obviously intending to taste it.

"It’s made from my bathwater."

"Humph, then I won’t drink it."

Niu Ma lay down again.

Liu Zheng gave it a speechless look and left the lounge.

He arrived at a crossroads, where the elevator was already waiting.

Entering the elevator, he had a sudden thought.

If the sewer is alive, and apparently so is the takeout channel, then is this elevator alive too?

If it is alive, is it considered a fixed asset or an employee of the restaurant?

Liu Zheng tentatively asked this question.

As expected, the elevator completely ignored him.

The floor buttons went dark, and the elevator doors opened.

Liu Zheng couldn’t help shivering.

Because the world outside was no longer a Lava Sea, but an icy Hell.

Countless icy spikes stood erect on the ice surface, like a forest of swords or spears, a scene of deadly silence.

Above the icy sea, many icebergs drifted and collided, causing a deafening thunderous roar.

And Si Xue lay on top of the largest iceberg, beneath her was a giant snowflake with twinkling eyes.

"I’m beginning to regret it."

She said softly, but her voice was crystal clear in Liu Zheng’s ears.

"When you first came in with the document from City Hall, I should have sent you back where you came from."

"But now, it’s not too late."

Before Liu Zheng could speak, Si Xue broke off a piece of the snowflake beneath her and threw it over.

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