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Chapter 397 - 346 Liu Zheng: My Ability to Create Trouble is Officially Certified_2

Chapter 397: Chapter 346 Liu Zheng: My Ability to Create Trouble is Officially Certified_2

"This...I’ve heard a bit about it,"

Lin Zhengzong replied cautiously.

"We heard from Red Pig about the Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse; it said that when the Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse first opened, it borrowed staff from your massage parlor. If we want to get involved with the Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse, you would be the most suitable middleman. So, we took the liberty of visiting."

he said.

"Oh, it was Mr. Red Pig who referred you."

Lin Zhengzong’s tense nerves relaxed a little.

Red Pig had also been a regular customer of the "authentic" massage parlor. Because of its distinctive appearance and generous tipping, Lin Zhengzong still remembered it even though it had been a long time since its last visit.

"Mr. Red Pig hasn’t visited for many years."

"It has been dead for many years,"

Liu Zheng replied.

"Ah, is it buried in the public cemetery?"

Lin Zhengzong asked.

"Yes."

"I don’t know what number Mr. Red Pig’s tombstone is, but it took care of a lot of business for my little shop back in the day. Even if I couldn’t attend its funeral, I should at least pay my respects."

Lin Zhengzong said half testing, half earnestly.

"I suggest you better not go, its mind is not very clear now, and both I and my big brother have been beaten up by it."

He pointed to the bruises on Niu Ma’s face as he spoke.

As for himself, any superficial wounds had already healed.

"Bullshit, you’re the one who got beaten up, I had an even exchange with it, and I had a slight upper hand,"

Niu Ma retorted.

"Yes yes, big brother is mighty. Boss Lin, how about we find a quiet place to talk more?"

Liu Zheng perfunctorily soothed him with a sentence, then addressed Lin Zhengzong.

"Ah, sure, let’s go to my office then. Please, this way,"

Lin Zhengzong said quickly, then led the way.

The massage parlor wasn’t very spacious, as they had tried to convert as much space as possible into massage rooms, so his office was also small, only able to accommodate a desk, two couches, and a row of cabinets. There wasn’t even room for a bed.

As soon as Niu Ma walked in, he nearly filled up half of the office.

"Ahem, my humble abode is modest, I’m embarrassed for such distinguished guests to see it,"

Lin Zhengzong said, slightly embarrassed.

"Not at all, the arrangement in Boss Lin’s office is thoughtful and refined, rustic yet elegant. It is evident that you are someone with a taste for life. Especially this piece of calligraphy, the style is strong and vigorous without losing vitality, it certainly couldn’t have been achieved without decades of hard work,"

Liu Zheng commented as he glanced around the room.

The calligraphy he referred to hung behind the office desk, a scroll with the words "Sincerity and dedication, strive for perfection" in eight large characters.

"Hahaha, it’s just a modest work of mine, Mr. Liu is too kind with his words,"

Upon hearing Liu Zheng’s praise for his calligraphy, Lin Zhengzong became pleased, though he replied modestly.

"Don’t tell me Boss Lin doesn’t trust my judgment?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"How could I? I certainly trust Mr. Liu’s judgment,"

Lin Zhengzong hastily said.

"Then if I say Boss Lin’s calligraphy is good, it must certainly be good,"

he said seriously.

"Well, then I humbly accept the compliment,"

Lin Zhengzong conceded.

"I greatly admire this piece of calligraphy, would Boss Lin be willing to part with it?"

Liu Zheng continued.

"Eh?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhengzong became alert.

"This piece of calligraphy isn’t worth much, if Mr. Liu likes it, please take it as a gift, as a way to make a friend. But a friend of a friend isn’t necessarily my friend, I hope Mr. Liu can understand that."

He articulated carefully.

"Of course, I ensure clear dealings. The price of calligraphy has its own price, and the referral has its own recompense,"

Liu Zheng said with a smile.

"Please enjoy the tea, esteemed guests,"

At that moment, Yinghu came from outside with two cups of tea and offered them to the guests with a slight bow.

"Thank you. And who is this?"

He looked at Yinghu, who had walked behind Lin Zhengzong, and asked.

"This is my top disciple Yinghu, who is also like an adopted son to me. Whatever matters arise, we discuss them together,"

Lin Zhengzong introduced.

The implication being that there was no need to send Yinghu away; he could hear everything that was going to be said.

"I see. Truly a case of ’like master, like disciple.’

Liu Zheng commented again.

"What are the esteemed gentlemen’s names?"

Faced with kindness, Lin Zhengzong had no choice but to ask.

"My name is Liu Zheng, and this is my big brother Niu Ma,"

he introduced.

"So, it’s Mr. Liu and Mr... uh, Mr. Niu Ma."

Lin Zhengzong met Niu Ma’s fierce gaze and hastily corrected himself.

"Hmph!"

Niu Ma lifted his head proudly.

"I wonder what business Mr. Liu has in seeking me out to connect with the Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse?"

Lin Zhengzong inquired.

"Here’s the thing, a friend of mine has a relative who made a small mistake while working on Bathhouse Street and got detained by her boss. My friend trusts me to help rescue her relative. I consulted with Mr. Red Pig, and he hinted that Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse might be able to assist, so he sent me to you."

Liu Zheng briefly explained the situation.

"Bathhouse Street? The boss Mr. Liu is referring to, could it be Old Lady Tang?"

Lin Zhengzong asked.

"Since Mr. Lin has guessed it, I won’t beat around the bush. Indeed, my friend’s relative works under Old Lady Tang at the Hundred Ghosts Bathhouse."

He nodded.

"That explains it, no wonder Mr. Red Pig sent Mr. Liu to seek help from the Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse."

Lin Zhengzong suddenly realized.

Anyone familiar with Bathhouse Street knew about the deep-seated grudges between the Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse and Old Lady Tang.

"That’s right. May I ask if Mr. Lin is willing to help me with this matter?"

"This..."

Lin Zhengzong was somewhat embarrassed.

Mediating could consume favors, and if neither party struck a deal, Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse and he could become enemies.

He was reluctant to ask Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse for help even in soliciting business for his own massage parlor, let alone for a stranger like Liu Zheng.

"As we are meeting for the first time, Mr. Lin might not know me well. Whoever is willing to help me is my friend, and I never let my friends suffer a loss."

"If Mr. Lin has any trouble, just say it. I may not be good at anything else, but I have a well-renowned ability to solve people’s problems."

"Of course, making trouble for others is something I’m officially certified to do as well."

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

Lin Zhengzong’s gaze sharpened.

He didn’t recognize the Golden Star Tank Medal, but the City Hall employee family member badge, he did recognize.

The Bloody Restaurant combined with City Hall - these two heavy burdens pressed down on Lin Zhengzong’s back, making his spine chill in an instant.

"Recently, business isn’t doing too well at the little shop."

After a long silence, Lin Zhengzong finally spoke up with difficulty.

"Simple, just make a member card for me and my boss, charge as much as needed," Liu Zheng immediately said.

"It’s not about the membership card. If it were just money, I would still have some savings. But without customers, the apprentices’ skills will inevitably deteriorate, and their spirits will certainly become disheartened," Lin Zhengzong shook his head.

"That’s also easy to handle. Boss Lin, just wait a moment, I’ll make a call."

He took out his phone and dialed a series of numbers.

"Deputy Director, it’s Mr. Liu on the phone, I’ll go out to take it."

Upon connecting, Wang Manni’s voice came through.

"Go ahead, say hello to Mr. Liu for me," said a calm middle-aged male voice.

After a few footsteps, Wang Manni’s voice was heard again.

"Mr. Liu, what can I do for you?" she asked respectfully.

"Haven’t you organized a team-building event since you became manager?"

"Not yet, Manager Wang’s resignation was too sudden, and I’ve been busy taking over the work he left behind," Wang Manni replied.

Indeed sudden enough, to die from a delivery during a meeting, who could have expected that?

"Then let me arrange a team-building activity for you."

"That would be fantastic, may I know what arrangements Mr. Liu has?" Wang Manni inquired.

"There’s an ’authentic’ massage parlor on Queen Street, top-notch skills, and the owner is very hospitable. I’ll precharge a membership card here, and after work today, you bring your subordinates to relax. Arrange for any service you want, if the money on the card runs out, just let me know, and I’ll reimburse you," Liu Zheng said.

"How could I let you spend the money?"

"You are my person here, and so are your subordinates, what’s wrong with spending a little money? Alright, that’s settled then, the more people, the better, others from different departments can also join," he instructed.

"Okay then, on behalf of the employees, I thank you,"

"Hmm, I have other things to do, so I’ll hang up now."

Liu Zheng hung up the phone.

"Boss Lin, I’ve already brought you the customers, at least dozens of them, and they’re all white-collar workers from the East River Center. How many of them you can retain will depend on your skill," he said to Lin Zhengzong.

"Rest assured, I guarantee they’ll be satisfied," Lin Zhengzong eagerly stated.

"Now, can we talk about the Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse?"

Liu Zheng leaned back slightly on the sofa exuding dominance.