American Comics: BOSS Invasion

Ye Zimei picked up the teapot and poured a cup for Qi Shan. Qi Shan raised the teacup and took a light sip. "I understand a bit now!"

Qi Shan looked up at Manager Liu. Manager Liu's eyes flickered, and the smile on his face was somewhat forced.

"Manager, if you want to solve the problem, this shouldn't be your attitude. My sister and I are indeed a bit much, and we're also from out of town.

Even if you don't say it, we'll have to find other work!

But that's not a reason for you to slack off. As the saying goes, if you're asking for help, you need to have the attitude of someone asking for help! Don't you think?"

Manager Liu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly sighed and gritted his teeth, "That kid surnamed Bai is a real piece of trash. It's one thing for him to deceive others, but he actually set his sights on my daughter. Do you think I can spare him?"

Qi Shan nodded, "I understand what you mean. There's no need to tell me the specific reasons. It's just a man deceiving a woman, and the woman thinks she's deeply in love, wanting to marry him without any regrets. Under his clever manipulation, she sees you, her own father, as a ferocious tiger blocking her path, and wants to remove you at all costs!

As a father, of course, you can't just watch your daughter jump into a fire pit. Wanting to step in and save her is understandable!

But at the very least, you have to tell me the true situation of this person, without any hidden dangers!"

Manager Liu shook his head and sat down on the bench with some dejection.

"Now that Mr. Qi has seen through it, I won't hide it anymore. Actually, this matter is very simple. It's just that a gigolo has set his sights on my daughter.

But after all, this is Shanghai. It's not that easy to deal with gigolos. Their network is extremely large, their tentacles reaching everywhere, both in the underworld and the upper class. It's not easy to move against them!

That's why I'm resorting to desperate measures!"

Qi Shan nodded, "No wonder I saw you spacing out yesterday, and your face looks so bad today. So that's how it is. Your thinking is still very clear. Find two outsiders. If it succeeds, great. If it fails, there's not much loss.

All the risks are borne by the thugs. It's just a matter of paying to avoid trouble.

When the time comes, even if something happens, you can just deny everything and put all the blame on us.

This way, you not only remove yourself from the whirlpool of trouble but also solve your daughter's problem! Not bad, truly a good plan!"

Manager Liu was silent for a moment, his eyes gradually dimming. "I'm sorry, I was out of my mind! Just treat what I said as nonsense. These days, you've been coming here often, and all the food, drinks, and tea are free!"

After speaking, Manager Liu was about to get up.

Qi Shan said indifferently, "Did I say I wouldn't help you?"

Manager Liu's body trembled, and he suddenly turned his head, his eyes wide. "Does Mr. Qi mean...?"

"I'm very interested in gigolos. I'd like to see them for myself! What's your offer?"

Manager Liu said decisively, "As long as you can help me get rid of that kid surnamed Bai, no matter what method you use, and make sure he doesn't appear in front of my daughter again, then I'm willing to offer two small gold bars!"

Qi Shan was a little surprised, "It seems that you've saved quite a bit over the years, Manager. Does the teahouse make that much money?"

The manager's face was a little unsightly. "If it were a year ago, I could have offered ten small gold bars! My teahouse is very good, but unfortunately, these neighbors don't know good things. They only care about cheap prices and don't buy good tea, wasting my water and occupying my seats. And then I still have to pay the storyteller. It's frustrating!"

Qi Shan laughed, "Forget about the small gold bars. I don't lack money. If things are successful, I'd like to partner with you to open a tofu shop.

You provide the recipe and hire people to make tofu, and I provide the capital to buy the shop. The profits will be split evenly.

Don't misunderstand. Your mere tofu recipe isn't worth me coveting.

It's just that now, the skills of the older generation are hard to come by. Who knows when they'll disappear? If we can keep it alive for one more day, let it live for one more day!"

After speaking, Qi Shan finished his tea in one gulp, got up, and walked out.

The manager was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly chased after him, shouting, "Mr. Qi, it's a deal then!"

Qi Shan waved his hand, and he and Ye Zimei slowly disappeared into the alleyway.

Since they came to Shanghai, at the end of this era, it's definitely a rare and prosperous metropolis in the East.

Such a rare opportunity, of course, can't be missed.

They walked to the main road, hailed two rickshaws, and had them take them all the way to the largest commercial street nearby.

Qi Shan took Ye Zimei from the east end to the west end, from the west end to the north end, and from the north end back to the south end.

They shopped all the way, buying and sweeping up goods.

Swiss watches, exquisite porcelain, sheepskin balls, Jiangnan silk embroidery, all kinds of gemstones.

In some places in the concession, foreign currency is actually more useful than silver dollars.

At noon, they found a large restaurant and had a meal. Then, with large and small bags, the two of them took rickshaws back.

The half-open door was still not closed. The rickshaw stopped at the door. Qi Shan also wanted to hear the sound inside, so he got out of the car and directly pushed the door open and walked in.

Ye Zimei paid the money and took the things.

As soon as he walked into the courtyard, Qi Shan saw a tall man walking out of the kitchen.

His hair was cut extremely short, standing straight up. What's the difference between that and a bald head? His round face had no eyebrows, and his eyes were as big as mung beans, but his mouth was quite wide.

He was holding a braised lamb leg in his hand, gnawing on it. This was the marinated meat that Qi Shan had bought from a stall yesterday when he came back.

He didn't eat it last night, and he only drank a bowl of porridge when he got up in the morning. There should be a lot left, but he didn't expect someone else to be gnawing on it now.

The big man held a few silver dollars in his other hand, stuffing them into his pocket.

The woman came out of the kitchen, expressionless. She was slightly stunned when she saw Qi Shan but didn't say anything.

Seeing Qi Shan, the big man looked him up and down with some surprise and asked, "Who are you?"

"I should be the one asking that question, right? I've been staying here for the past few days, and I've already paid. I don't think there should be any other guests. Who are you?"

Qi Shan's eyes were a little cold. He could tell that this big man should have just come to collect protection money and hadn't been in here for very long.

If the two of them dared to come out of the inner room, Qi Shan wouldn't say a word and would directly take their heads.

"So it's you. No wonder Hongyan has so many silver dollars. Looks like you're quite generous! I happen to be short on money lately. Why don't you hand over your money bag and let me use it for a while?"

As he spoke, the big man punched him.

Qi Shan didn't even lift his eyelids and took a step back.

The big man got up and stepped forward. Ye Zimei suddenly appeared with a flying kick, her high heel hitting the big man's side. The force was not small, and the big man's eyes were about to pop out.

He fell to the cement ground in the courtyard with a thud.

Ye Zimei followed up with a step and kicked the big man's temple. The big man was directly kicked over, his eyes rolled back, and he passed out!