Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

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The fisherman said unhappily.

"What do you know? You can't even get out of the sewers. Ama (female divers) have to rely on themselves when they encounter problems. The people I'm having you entertain now will all be Ama's connections once they leave. Isn't this an opportunity for you to show your fatherly love? Or would you rather rely on Nightingale (a female diver)?"

he retorted.

"No way! I'd rather the female diver rely on you than on that blond guy."

The fisherman immediately called out.

"That's right, huh? What do you mean by 'I'd rather let the amphibious divers lean on me'?"

Liu Zheng realized what was going on.

"It's nothing. Alright, hurry up and bring the person over."

The fisherman promptly hung up the phone.

"That old guy, his mouth stinks from eating so much shit in the sewers."

He spat at the other person from a distance.

"Alright, I've already arranged for people to rescue your boss and prepared a hiding place for her. You can just send someone to pick her up when the time comes."

Liu Zheng put away his phone and said to Lao Si.

"Everything was arranged with just one phone call. President Liu is truly a master strategist who can win battles from afar."

The fourth brother said admiringly.

He wasn't just flattering; as a native of the city, he genuinely envied those who were successful in the city.

"It's all because my friends are being kind to me. But there's still a problem now, which is that someone needs to order takeout for your boss."

Liu Zheng said.

"Huh? Then who will bear the consequences?"

The fourth brother asked somewhat hesitantly.

Since he knew about the Bloody Restaurant, he naturally knew that ordering takeout from the Bloody Restaurant would come at a heavy price.

"The person who helped order the food should bear the cost."

Liu Zheng thought for a moment and then said.

If the person who placed the order were to bear the cost, the staff in the delivery department and kitchen would probably need to increase tenfold or more.

After all, there are still many people who want to kill the other party's relatives.

"Oh? Okay, I'll order it!"

After hesitating for a long time, the fourth brother gritted his teeth and said.

Although he seemed confident when arguing with Secretary Li, making a comeback is not so easy.

Even if the fourth brother does manage to get back into the position of lobby manager, he won't be able to reach the level of one of the top ten bathhouses.

Moreover, the boss has treated him quite well over the years. As long as he doesn't die, it's okay to cut his "flesh".

"Well, Manager Four, you probably can't order takeout for your boss yet."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

"That's great! Well, that's a real shame. May I ask why?"

The fourth brother suppressed his wild joy and said...

"Only relatives can order food for others."

He explained.

"Oh, I see. Secretary Li should be able to help. Let's go."

The fourth brother slapped his forehead and led Liu Zheng to the boss's office.

"How is it? Have you figured out a solution?"

As soon as Secretary Li saw the fourth brother, he hurriedly asked.

"I've got a solution. After hearing about it, Mr. Liu stepped in to help. He not only used his connections at the city hall to find the boss's whereabouts, but also arranged for capable people to go and rescue him."

The fourth brother said smugly.

"Really?"

Secretary Li was both pleased and suspicious.

"Of course it's true. Mr. Liu, why don't you say a few words?"

The fourth brother unknowingly used honorifics.

“Since we’re all planning to cooperate, we should naturally help each other out. But there’s a problem. I need someone to order takeout for your boss, but only relatives can order takeout for others.”

Liu Zheng said.

"You mean, I should order?"

Secretary Li wasn't stupid; he understood immediately.

"Yes."

He nodded.

"Fourth brother, you're not conspiring with him to trick me, are you?"

Secretary Li asked suspiciously.

"You son of a bitch, I'm lying to you. I swear to God, I already told Mr. Liu I was going to order, but he said I couldn't, and that's when I remembered you."

The fourth brother glared at him.

“That’s right, what Manager Four said is true.”

Liu Zheng echoed.

"Fine, even if what you're saying is true, I'm still just the boss's cousin, or even a distant cousin. Does that count as family?"

"Why wouldn't that count? Right, Mr. Liu?"

The fourth brother looked at Liu Zheng.

"Uh, I really don't know. How about we try making a food order first?"

He scratched his head and said.

"Alright, then we have no choice but to try anything. Secretary Li, please make the call."

"Damn it, so you two didn't order it, huh?"

Secretary Li rolled her eyes at the two men.

Since she was already ordering takeout from the Bloody Restaurant, she didn't bother to be polite anymore.

She took a thick book out of the drawer and started looking through it.

"what is that?"

Liu Zheng asked with some curiosity.

"Oh, that's the Yellow Pages. You can find almost any phone number you want there."

The fourth brother explained.

Are there individual options as well?

he asked.

"Yes, but not everyone has them."

"That's quite useful; I'd like to get a copy too."

Liu Zheng became interested.

"This was bought from the Market Supervision Bureau. It was extremely expensive, and ordinary individuals can't buy it."

The fourth brother said.

"Ok."

While the two were talking, Secretary Li finally found the number she needed.

She picked up the microphone, but couldn't press any keys on the keyboard.

This is not incomprehensible, after all, it's not something an ordinary person would do to actively order takeout from a bloody restaurant.

"Secretary Li, don't you want to be the general manager?"

The fourth brother suddenly spoke.

"Fourth brother, what do you mean?"

Secretary Li suddenly looked up.

"After this incident, the boss is probably exhausted. She might appoint a general manager to help her manage the bathhouse. As a relative of the boss and someone who saved her life, this good thing will definitely fall into your lap."

The fourth brother replied.

"Then why don't you do such a good thing?"

Secretary Li sneered.

“I have to be able to do it too. And to be honest, even if I become the general manager, I'll just be an employee. You're different. After a few years as general manager, once you have some money, it's not impossible for the boss to give you the bathhouse. At that time, I'll have to call you Boss Li.”

The fourth brother said with a serious expression.

"You make it sound so real."

Secretary Li pursed her lips.

But it must be said that although she knew that the fourth brother was just making empty promises, the promises he made were too big and too tempting.

Every secretary dreams of becoming a boss, sometimes even more so than others.

And now, the opportunity to realize her dream is right in front of her.

"Don't hesitate any longer, or you'll have to come with me to the public bathhouse to scrub people's backs."

The fourth brother urged.

"When did I ever say I was going to leave with you? You're really shameless."

Secretary Li cursed under his breath, finally making up his mind.

She pressed the button and dialed the number for the Bloody Restaurant.

"Hello, is this the Bloody Restaurant? I'd like to order takeout."

"No, it's not for me, it's for Yuan Bao'er."

"What? You can order? Okay, I'll order one then."

"Don't order potatoes!"

Liu Zheng quickly interjected.