"Well... Peiji has always performed very well in the store, and I'm considering giving her a raise. However, this time, bringing a customer to the manager's office without authorization is a violation of the temple's rules and should be punished, according to the principles set by the [ Old Man ] for each manager." Cain, as the store's manager, still maintains his principles even when facing an extremely mysterious controller.
Sun Fei nodded in satisfaction, holding the supervisor in high regard, and said nothing more.
He had made his meaning very clear. A shrewd person like Cain would naturally weigh the pros and cons. He would adhere to principles and be fair in rewarding and punishing, but Allen Peggy would not be punished for it. After a small punishment, she would be given a great opportunity to promote him.
In the lobby on the first floor.
The night market in Deren City was at its most bustling and lively. The streets were brightly lit and crowded with people. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as shoulder to shoulder.
The weapons shops are busiest at this time of year.
Allen Peiji, her mind racing, introduced the various weapons to the customers. She was still thinking about the mysterious, handsome stranger from earlier. His dashing figure had been deeply etched into the young woman's heart in such a short time. She kept glancing towards the stairwell; over forty minutes had passed. What was that handsome young man talking about with the manager that hadn't come down for so long?
Peiji felt that the young man possessed a kind of magic; his eyes, as bright as stars, and his captivating smile were enough to make any naive young girl fall deeply in love.
She felt that she had become hopelessly involved in it in such a short time.
From a homeless beggar struggling to make ends meet to a top sales associate at the most popular weapons shop in Deren City, such a life experience might not seem like a transformative leap for others, but for Peiji, it was a complete upheaval. Her difficult, complex, and turbulent life experiences had honed her into an extremely accurate intuition, something she didn't know when it happened.
This intuition allows her to make extremely accurate judgments and perceptions of strangers upon first meeting them. It is this intuition that enables her to grasp the needs of guests in a step-by-step manner and successfully sell One Sword weapon. Today, it is this same intuition that makes her feel the extraordinary temperament of the mysterious and handsome stranger, and she is completely immersed in his 'aura'.
As a long-time employee of the store, Allen Peggy knew perfectly well that she had violated the rules by bringing a stranger to disturb her supervisor, and would certainly be fined according to the store's regulations. But for some reason, she didn't regret it at all. If time could turn back and everything could happen again, she would still choose to bring that handsome stranger up to the fourth floor.
Perhaps all of this was preordained.
Just as Allen Peggy was feeling uneasy, a sudden, ear-piercing commotion erupted from the direction of the store entrance, followed by a scream from a saleswoman. Customers inside, who were buying weapons, scattered to the sides. Looking up, they saw a dozen or so warriors clad in fiery red light armor had kicked a young saleswoman to the ground and were now smashing things indiscriminately while cursing...
Behind the warriors followed a bald, gaunt old man, a muscular giant over two meters tall, and several officers in imperial uniforms...
"It's them? That's outrageous, causing trouble again!"
The gaunt old man from Allen Peggy was Glazer, another large arms dealer in Deren City.
A year ago, the [ Edge-Washing Shop ] controlled by Glazer was the largest weapons workshop in the entire Deren City, and he could be considered one of the city's elite. Unfortunately, he was vicious and extremely greedy, and had done a lot of bullying, extortion, and forced sales, so his reputation was never good.
Later, the weapons shop [ Cauldron-Casting Shop ], supported by the [ Letters and Visits Office ], settled in Deren City. With its excellent service, perfect quality and fair prices, it quickly gained a foothold in the city and, in a short period of time, defeated [ Edge-Washing Shop ] to become the number one weapons merchant in Deren City.
This naturally aroused the jealousy of the old fox, Glazer. He had been entrenched in Deren City for many years and was absolutely unwilling to be squeezed out by the new forces. For a period of time, he used many tricks, both overt and covert, to deal with [ Cauldron-Casting Shop ], causing [ Cauldron-Casting Shop ] to suffer considerable losses. Several of the store's employees were also injured. Unexpectedly, today, they actually came to the store openly. It seems that they have prepared some dirty tricks again.
" Nina, quickly go and fetch Chief Inspector Cain."
Allen Peggy gave an order to one of her panicked friends, then bit her lip, suppressing her fear, and quickly walked towards the group of samurai who were smashing things wildly.
She wanted to delay and hold off these ferocious warriors until Supervisor Cain arrived.
After spending more than forty minutes, Sun Fei had basically learned everything he wanted to know.
After declining Solomon Cain's offer to cover his lodging and meals, Sun Fei was about to leave when he heard hurried footsteps followed by even more urgent knocking. Before Cain could say "Come in," a little girl in a sales assistant uniform, with a round, Apple- shaped face and some cute freckles, pushed the door open, panting.
" Cain... Lord Cain, hurry... hurry... that old fox Glazer has brought his men to cause trouble again, and they've injured our people..." the freckled little girl said in a panic.
Cain frowned, inwardly cursing at how many things had happened all at once. However, he didn't dare to act on his own at this moment, and looked at Sun Fei with an awkward expression and an inquiring gaze.
"Huh? Looks like we have quite a few enemies. Let's go down and see, someone actually dares to sabotage our place."
Sun Fei smiled, got up, and walked towards the door.
Cain breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and followed closely behind.
Being with this young controller was a constant source of immense pressure, a feeling of oppression he had never experienced even when facing the organization's two legendary leaders, the " Old Man " and the "Young Man." However, perhaps today was the perfect opportunity to ask the controller to step in and completely eliminate this cunning, treacherous, and persistent fox, the Glazer, thus removing a major worry from the " Cauldron-Casting Shop."
The girl with Apple- shaped cheeks and freckles followed behind the two of them, looking rather silly.
She was a little suspicious. Why did Cain, the big shot who was always the one to say the truth and who was high and mighty in the eyes of his sisters, seem to be so fearful and respectful in front of this handsome young man?
The three of them quickly arrived at the lobby on the first floor.
During the time Cain spent going downstairs, he recounted the entire story in the most concise language possible.
By this time, the weapons hall on the first floor was already packed with people, mostly curious customers who loved a good show. Most of these guys, who enjoyed dealing with swords, axes, and halberds, were hardened criminals who weren't afraid of such fights. They were also used to the open and covert struggles between the [ Edge-Washing Shop ] and [ Cauldron-Casting Shop ] ships during this period. Instead of leaving, they gathered around to watch the spectacle.
Even the street in front of the hall was filled with onlookers.
Snap!
A loud slap rang out, followed by a girl's scream. A haughty, sinister voice Shout, "A lowly maid dares to speak to me? Get out! Get your old, rotten manager Cain out here! You lot, don't just stand there, keep smashing! Smash all these fakes! Let everyone see what kind of junk [ Cauldron-Casting Shop ] is selling..."
First update.
I was so busy with my wife's surgery that I thought I updated at noon, but I was wrong. Sorry.