Chapter 20 - 020 Grand Opening of Chef’s Divine Food Stall
Zhang Achun looked back at the sign he had made, hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice, "Lin, the Storekeeper, that’s not how you do business. Even a strong dragon can’t suppress a local bully. I know you’re capable, but at the end of the day, you’re just an outsider..."
Is this a threat?
Lin Bai dismissively shook his head and interrupted him. "Master Zhang, actions have consequences, and business must be conducted with integrity..."
Halfway through his words, a voice suddenly interjected, "Lin, the Storekeeper, are you still looking for an assistant here?"
The speaker was Dumbelldore. He rubbed his hands, looking at Lin Bai in anticipation. "Shopkeeper, your new store just opened, and you probably haven’t had time to hire help. Do you think I’m suitable? I work very diligently, and moreover, my wage expectations are very low..."
Several people turned to look at him simultaneously.
Lin Bai chuckled. Well now, I didn’t provoke you, yet you’re so keen to jump in.
"Little Deng?" Zhang the Blacksmith looked at Dumbelldore in surprise, as if he had received another heavy blow. "You..."
"Master, a good bird chooses the tree in which to nest." Dumbelldore puffed out his chest, his face full of righteous indignation. "Yesterday, while we were blacksmithing, you continuously uttered foul language, cursing Lin, the Storekeeper, to die an early death. Your hostility is too severe! Even though I’m a simple man, I also understand the principle that one is influenced by their companions. I am ashamed to be associated with you."
Zhang the Blacksmith’s face flushed crimson. "Nonsense! I didn’t..."
He clenched his teeth and glared at Dumbelldore. "Little Deng, think this through. Jiamucheng has a Blacksmith Guild. If you leave my shop, it will be very difficult for you to re-enter the blacksmithing trade."