The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 410 - 353: Hey, give me sandpaper to scrub the groove.

Chapter 410: Chapter 353: Hey, give me sandpaper to scrub the groove.

"Coming to Bathhouse Street for the first time, I’ve got to experience the local specialty. Better to offer a deal to a friend than a stranger."

Liu Zheng replied calmly.

"Besides, twenty thousand yuan isn’t a lot. Once I get the card, I’ll just leave it here, and all my friends can use it. The people around Bathhouse Street are very enthusiastic, and I believe I can make a lot of friends."

"Like you, manager—I think we could become very good friends, don’t you think?"

He said, gazing into the eyes of the lobby manager.

"Mr. Liu, someone like you wanting to be friends with me? I couldn’t ask for more. But there’s no rush to get the card done in the next half an hour."

"How about this? I’ll take you to meet our boss first. Then we can discuss any discounts on the card, okay?"

The lobby manager said reluctantly.

"Sure, let’s go then."

Liu Zheng said.

"This way, please."

The lobby manager wiped the sweat from his brow surreptitiously as he led the way.

This young-looking guy was not easy to deal with, especially with his even sharper words. He was certainly a delivery guy from Bloody Restaurant.

Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse’s first floor housed the main hall and the baths, the second floor had the restaurant and sauna, entertainment; the third floor was for massages and special services, and the fourth was the office area.

The lobby manager took them to the boss’s office and knocked on the door three times.

"Come in."

A woman’s voice replied from inside.

"Huh?"

The lobby manager hesitated, but opened the door anyway.

The office looked like a typical one, except the boss’s chair was empty, and next to a small desk sat an OL-dressed woman, looking efficient and capable.

"Lao Si, who are these guests?"

The woman stood up and asked.

"They’re VIP guests from the city. Secretary Li, isn’t the boss here?"

Lao Si asked.

"The boss left hurriedly after receiving a phone call a few minutes ago."

Secretary Li replied.

"Did she say when she would return?"

"No, and she didn’t say where she was going. But before she left, the boss mentioned that if a Mr. Liu from the city were to arrive, to make sure that I and you treat him well. She will decide on the rest when she returns."

Secretary Li said.

"Alright. Mr. Liu, what do you think?"

Lao Si looked at Liu Zheng.

"I’ll go with the flow. I do want to experience what you people offer so please, Manager Si, give us a good tour."

Liu Zheng shrugged.

He didn’t know whether the owner of Ga Ga Shuang had genuinely something urgent to attend to or was deliberately avoiding him. As long as the process could continue, that was all that mattered to him.

As long as he showed his strength and sincerity, he believed Secretary Li would find a way to contact her boss.

"Alright, then you three follow me."

Lao Si led Liu Zheng and two others back to the first floor, to the changing room.

"Get three VIP bracelets for the guests and open three consecutive lockers up top."

He summoned a service person and instructed.

Lockers up top meant the upper rows of lockers; it’s easier to access belongings without bending over, and they’re less affected by the dampness.

"Right away. The three VIPs, please follow me."

The service person said attentively.

"You three go have a shower first; I’ll arrange the subsequent services for you."

Lao Si said.

"That would be much appreciated, Manager Si."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"It’s no trouble at all, no trouble at all."

As he spoke, Lao Si left the changing room.

However, instead of going to the technicians’ department, he returned to the boss’s office.

"Secretary Li, what’s going on? Did the boss really leave, or is it just a sham?"

Lao Si entered the office and looked around as he asked.

"She really left. Stop snooping around; do you think you’ll find money in that trash can?"

When there were no outsiders, the outwardly sophisticated Secretary Li immediately revealed her true nature.

"Hey, I was just thinking, if there was trash in the bin, I’d take it out for you. Was the boss’s departure genuine, or was it just a front?"

Lao Si continued to press.

"Why, do you think the boss was deliberately avoiding those people?"

Secretary Li saw right through his thoughts.

"Yeah, why else?"

Lao Si said without hesitation.

The boss never leaves early or late, but just as the guests arrived, she did—that must mean she was intentionally dodging, right?

"Do you think the boss is as cowardly as you? Walking out on a deal at the last minute and hiding—what would people think if word got out?"

Secretary Li retorted irritably.

"Then what’s the big issue? If the boss doesn’t come back, what are we going to do with these people?"

Lao Si asked, fretting.

No matter how extensive Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse’s services were, they could eventually be exhausted.

Besides, it’s not like these folks came just for a scrub.

"I don’t know either, but it sounded like it had something to do with a divorce."

Secretary Li said.

"Divorce? Was it a call with Zhen Xinzhai?"

"Sounds like it from the tone."

Secretary Li spoke with some uncertainty.

After all, it was the boss’s private affair, and she shouldn’t have been listening too closely.

"That’s messed up. Zhen Xinzhai lives in the city, it’s doubtful the boss will be back today."

Lao Si’s face fell instantly.

"If you ask me, the boss should just stop haggling with that kid. Give him everything but the bathhouse, and be done with it. With us running the bathhouse, will she lack money?"

He grumbled without restraint.

This divorce matter had been dragging on for nearly half a year; Zhen Xinzhai had come over to make a fuss several times, somewhat affecting the operation of the bathhouse.

Plus, every time Zhen Xinzhai visited, the boss liked to send him to deal with it, and he had his fair share of grievances.

It was vexing for Lao Si not knowing who would end up owning the bathhouse, unable to retaliate, and he was quite frustrated about it.