The World Belongs to Us, and to You Too

"Deliveryman, you're short on time, so I won't invite you to tour the Original Fortress this time."

After the pleasantries, Black Cat spoke.

"What a shame, but I believe there'll be another opportunity."

Liu Zheng replied politely.

"I believe so too. All right, everyone, please follow me."

Black Cat clapped its paws, and the barstools immediately sank into the floor.

It snapped its fingers again, and a Bronze Gate identical to the one outside appeared before them.

"By the way, I wonder if Mr. Fool knows that Peacock from Imperial View Estate No. 1 and I have some history."

Liu Zheng suddenly said.

Tentacle Monster and Calico Cat were startled, their muscles instantly tensing.

"I have indeed heard about that, though I don't know the details."

Black Cat nodded.

"This is what happened."

He briefly recounted everything related to Peacock.

"You do live in the same residential compound, after all. I'm worried that hosting us might make Peacock take her anger out on you, Mr. Fool."

Liu Zheng said.

"It's fine. It was never some deep-seated grudge, just a slight loss of face. If she takes her anger out on me over that, then this lady is far too hot-tempered, and I'd be valuing myself far too cheaply."

"Besides, since City Hall has given its assurance, I doubt she would dare make a move openly. First Realty isn't as inseparable as Bloodstained Restaurant. Plenty of people have their eyes on such a massive enterprise."

Black Cat shook its head.

"Besides, since I invited you here, I'll naturally see you safely out as well. There's no need for you to worry. Even if that lady truly loses her mind, someone will deal with her."

"Don't you humans have an old saying? When the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it