Chapter 16
After being rescued from the elevator, Bai Chengze and Yang Qiaoan parted ways.
The sky outside has brightened up, the sky has cleared after the rain, the air is fresh and sweet, and there is a moist fragrance of earth.
Bai Chengze was in a good mood.
He walked all the way to Chinatown and greeted everyone along the way.
These days, Bai Chengze often wanders around Chinatown.
With his diligent mouth, he became quite familiar with the uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters who set up stalls and opened shops.
After walking two steps, Aunt Wang, who was selling fried taro balls, caught up and grabbed Bai Chengze's arm."Oze, what happened to the thing we talked about yesterday?" What
Aunt Wang was referring to was The thing is that the Viper Gang's protection fee has been increased.
One night passed, and everyone was already waiting impatiently, eager to know the outcome of the negotiation.
For them, the requirements are actually not too high. As long as the protection fee can be the same as before and the price does not increase, they will be thankful.
Of course, they also know in their hearts that this kind of thing is not realistic after all.
In their view, the result of the negotiation is very likely to be that each side takes a step back, from a 50% price increase to a 30% increase.
No matter how small a grasshopper is, it is still meat. If you can save it, save it. As long as there are some improvements, it will be good for the merchants.
Aunt Wang blinked with expectation, waiting for Bai Chengze's reply.
Bai Chengze replied bluntly:"The negotiation was successful. They have moved away."
Hearing this, Aunt Wang was stunned, and then asked doubtfully,"Oze, what do you mean by moving away? I don't understand very well.""
"I just moved away and no longer hang out in Chinatown."Bai Chengze replied casually.
"So... what about the protection fee?"Aunt Wang asked
"No more collection."Bai Chengze put it simply.
Aunt Wang was dumbfounded, and then lightly hit Bai Chengze on the arm,"You kid, how can you have fun with your aunt so early in the morning!"
"It's true, Aunt Wang," Bai Chengze yawned,"I really don't charge protection fees. This rule will no longer exist."
After that, he turned around and walked away, leaving Aunt Wang with a hesitant look on her face.
Before taking two steps, Uncle Zhang stopped Bai Chengze.
He took out two folded bills from his apron and stuffed them into In Bai Chengze's hand, he muttered,"You kid! How can your uncle ask for your money?"
Bai Chengze looked down and saw that the money was an extra 10,000 Korean won that he paid to Zhang Guoqing out of kindness when eating noodles at lunch yesterday.
Although the money was not much, it was a sign of his heart.
Seeing that Uncle Zhang was unwilling to accept it, Bai Chengze had no choice but to He took the money and scratched his head,"Maybe I made a mistake."
Zhang Guoqing didn't say much, but he knew Bai Chengze was a kind boy, and he recognized him in his heart.
"Did Xu Sheng go to talk to Viper yesterday?"Zhang Guoqing asked
"No. Bai Chengze replied truthfully.
A hint of gloom flashed across Zhang Guoqing's face, and he sighed:"Look, let me tell you, it's useless to go to the Chamber of Commerce. It won't help you at all."…"
"However, I talked to them," Bai Chengze continued,"They were very cooperative and willing to move to other places for development, and they should have moved by now."
Zhang Guoqing was stunned for a moment.
Bai Chengze continued:"So, from now on, the Viper Gang will not charge protection fees."
"real or fake? Zhang Guoqing smiled and punched Bai Chengze gently in the chest,"You kid, don't fool around with your uncle.""
"real."Bai Chengze nodded, his eyes very firm.
Seeing that Zhang Guoqing refused to believe it, Bai Chengze didn't explain too much. He couldn't explain it in three or two sentences, and there was no need to say too much. The truth would come out anyway.
Bai Chengze was on the street. Halfway through the walk, if you meet a familiar face along the way, you will be stopped and questioned. After all, this matter involves how much money will be spent every month, which is all in vain.
, so everyone was very concerned about it.
Whenever anyone asked, Bai Chengze repeated the story:"The negotiation was successful and the Viper Gang moved away overnight."
Needless to say, everyone who heard it was shocked. After hesitating, he complained about Bai Chengze's words.
Almost no one believed that the Viper Gang was really cooperative and moved out overnight, but Bai Chengze's expression was extremely serious, as if it was true.
Everyone was confused. They didn't know what nonsense this kid was talking about early in the morning. Bai Chengze came to the tea house, lay down on the sofa in the office, and fell asleep not long after he was in the elevator last night.
Taking care of Qiao An's posture made him stiff and sore, and he didn't get a good rest.
When he arrived at the office, seeing that Xu Sheng hadn't come yet, Bai Chengze took a rest and fell into a deep sleep.
The office was dark with heavy curtains drawn, and it was no longer clear what time it was.
When Bai Chengze woke up, it was already past four in the afternoon.
He sat up, stretched his limbs, and stretched his waist. Sheng didn't come all day, and he didn't know what he was doing. After making a pot of tea, Bai Chengze ate an apple. Thinking of going to Qiao An's house for dinner in the evening, he ignored the fact that he was hungry.
Pause, she paused for a while. Bai Chengze looked at his watch and saw that it was already sunset. He had slept with pay all day, and he always believed in one thing: going to work was just exchanging time for money. , only by fishing can you truly make money.
Bai Chengze stood up, picked up his coat, and got ready to get off work. As soon as he left the door, he bumped into Xu Sheng, who had a bad look on his face.
His face became three points gloomier.
"You say you! He stretched out a finger and pointed at Bai Chengze fiercely,"What are you talking about outside?" I had to answer phone calls all day long! I don’t dare to see anyone now!"
"Why?"
"Why? It’s not all because you are spreading rumors outside! Xu Sheng's face turned red,"What do you mean the Viper Gang doesn't charge protection fees?" People on the street called me one after another to ask if it was true! It annoys me to death! I can’t even explain it, I’m scared when I see the phone now!"
"It's true," Bai Chengze shrugged,"Be confident, the Viper Gang really moved away."
Xu Sheng pushed Bai Chengze,"How crazy are you today?!"
The two were arguing.
In the lobby on the first floor of the teahouse, a group of people suddenly rushed in, talking and chattering.
"Hold!"Xu Sheng lowered his head to look down, quickly retracted his neck, and cursed in a low voice,"It's okay now, I'm blocked again!""
Bai Chengze smiled and said nothing.
"Laugh, still laugh! Xu Sheng glared at him,"You are the one who spread the rumor, and you can't live with it!""
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