Mountain Pavilion was still too close to Nansang. Compared to the local specialties, its signature dishes were not all that distinctive, but they tasted decent enough and were affordable.
"Boss, I'm paying cash. It's inconvenient to make change—can you round off the odd amount?" Bai Bufan stepped forward and asked.
"Let me see. The total's 101. Sure, I'll waive the extra yuan. Just give me 100." The owner glanced at the receipt and, seeing Bai Bufan preparing to pay in cash, nodded generously.
"Boss, you're really generous!" Bai Bufan praised.
"Giving up a little money for a better reputation is only right."
The owner said with a smile, then watched Bai Bufan emotionally pull out a wad of cash that was entirely small bills from his pocket. His smile became a lot less sincere.
You fucking paid entirely in small bills? And you still had the nerve to ask me to round it off?
"If the total came to 104, could you round off the odd amount too?" Lin Li asked from the side.
"Sure, I'll round it off. I can round off anything." The owner decided to be polite.
"Boss, add a bottle of Coke to that bill, please. Thanks. That makes exactly 104." Lin Li opened the drinks fridge and took out an iced Coke.
The owner: "..."
Fuck.
These two out-of-towners came here to beg for food.
"Then again..."
The moment the owner said that, Lin Li put the drink back.
"One moment of boldness traded for a lifetime of introversion. Boss probably won't ever round off another customer's bill after this. You two, seriously." On their way to the nearby supermarket, Ding Sihan complained.
Lin Li and Bai Bufan high-fived. When two scoundrels joined forces, they were unbeatable.
"Impressive, right?" Lin Li did not forget to