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Chapter 396 - 346 Liu Zheng: My Ability to Create Trouble is Officially Certified

Chapter 396: Chapter 346 Liu Zheng: My Ability to Create Trouble is Officially Certified

"Zhengzong" massage parlor was a place of gloom, with the owner Lin Zhengzong wearing a worried expression on his face.

Business had been dismal recently, with daily customer traffic less than half of what it used to be, and those who did come were reluctant to opt for minor treatments like cupping or scraping.

If things continued this way, not to mention expanding and strengthening the business, even covering the mortgage and paying the staff would become unmanageable.

"Master, Brother Ma said he’s got something on and won’t come today,"

his disciple Yinghu said.

"Zhengzong" massage parlor operated on a master-disciple system, where all the massage therapists were disciples of Lin Zhengzong.

Yinghu was his senior disciple and also his favorite.

To better serve the clients, Yinghu regularly plucked his own claws, a fierce dedication that even the seasoned Lin Zhengzong found moving.

For this reason, Lin Zhengzong had entrusted him with the task of liaising with clients, also in preparation for him to take over the massage parlor in the future, with Brother Ma being one of the regular clients.

"Not coming again,"

Lin Zhengzong sighed.

The business was currently sustained by these regulars, and if regulars frequently didn’t show up, they would soon become strangers.

"Master, shall we try advertising?"

Yinghu suggested.

"What advertising? We can’t afford TV or radio ads, we don’t have the manpower to hand out flyers, and posting ads on the streets would get us caught by the Sanitation Department. Ridiculous!"

Lin Zhengzong responded angrily.

Yinghu wiped the drool from his face with his paw, unfazed by his attitude.

He was bought from a breeding farm by Lin Zhengzong, whose household registration he was also listed under.

Officially master and disciple, they were in reality no different from father and son.

"We’ve got to think of something. If it doesn’t work, I’ll hand out flyers after we close,"

Yinghu said.

The massage parlor was essentially set to be inherited by him, and whether for profit or emotional attachment, working some extra hours was no big deal.

"By the time we close, it’ll be late at night. I wouldn’t dare let you go even if you wanted to,"

Lin Zhengzong responded grumpily.

Wandering the streets of Metropolis late at night was something even gang members were careful about.

"Then how about, we ask Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse for some help?"

Yinghu asked.

The owner of Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse had some ties with Lin Zhengzong’s father, and had even borrowed staff from Lin Zhengzong when first opening.

Lin Zhengzong being a man of principle, personally took Yinghu and a few disciples to help out for several days.

This favor, Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse owed it.

"Hmm..."

Lin Zhengzong was tempted yet hesitant.

In Metropolis, personal favors were a precious commodity.

Everyone was reluctant to owe favors and everyone wanted to repay them at the least cost possible.

If he asked Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse for help, they would undoubtedly assist.

But after that, the favor would be repaid.

The massage parlor was not yet at a point where it couldn’t continue, but using up this trump card now would leave them with one less option in a real crisis.

"So you..."

Lin Zhengzong’s expression shifted, about to speak when he heard the receptionist call out.

"Welcome."

"It’s a new client!"

Lin Zhengzong and Yinghu’s faces lit up with joy.

If it was a regular, the receptionist would have used a title.

"Come on, let’s go greet them,"

Lin Zhengzong said.

If it had been before, he wouldn’t need to be so formal.

But with the business struggling, they had to try their best to retain any new clients.

Coming out personally as the owner, the other party would surely at least try a head treatment before leaving, right?

Lin Zhengzong and Yinghu approached the reception with smiles, but froze the moment they saw who it was.

As citizens of Metropolis, how could they not recognize the Bloody Restaurant delivery uniform on the people before them.

For many, the yellow vests of the Bloody Restaurant were more terrifying than the black leather of the Security Department.

"Master, go ahead. I’ll take care of these two,"

Yinghu’s eyes flickered with fear, ferocity, and finally resolved as he spoke.

Those who came from breeding farms, if not completely turned into beasts, often behaved more human than those born in Metropolis.

"Alright. If you die, I’ll find you the best burial plot,"

Lin Zhengzong struggled a moment before responding.

"No need to worry, gentlemen, we’re not here to deliver food,"

Liu Zheng reassured somewhat helplessly.

At times like these, he couldn’t help but lament how infamously notoriety preceded the Bloody Restaurant.

Being an employee here was somewhat embarrassing yet oddly exhilarating.

"Cough, cough, my apologies for the misunderstanding, gentlemen. What kind of service would you like? Our specialties are massage and bone-setting, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and scraping, all of which come highly recommended,"

Lin Zhengzong said, easing up and moving forward awkwardly.

"We’re here on business, who is the owner here?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Hmm... that would be me. May I know what matter you want to discuss with me?"

Lin Zhengzong initially wanted to point to Yinghu, but ultimately admitted it was himself.

After all, he had raised him himself; cheating him again seemed a bit too harsh.

"What should I call you, sir?"

"I’m Lin. Just call me Little Lin,"

Lin Zhengzong humbly offered.

Even if they were not here for delivery, the Bloody Restaurant was not an entity they could afford to provoke.

Especially recently, he had heard rumors from familiar merchants about the Bloody Restaurant’s new delivery boys who enjoyed making explosions.

"Mr. Lin, there’s no need to be so tense. We come with no ill intentions, and the matter we wish to discuss is promising,"

Liu Zheng said with a smile.

However, the sharp teeth reflecting from his splayed mouth only intensified Lin’s trepidation.

"Mr. Lin, are you familiar with Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse?"

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