"Sakata, did you take the wrong medicine today, or have you gone crazy from the pressure? You're harming him!"
"High risk, high reward, Old Gao. This world is inherently cruel, and everyone has to take a step forward, don't they? I'm just giving Brother Bai an opportunity."
Sakata Yuji's smile grew wider, while Gao Tianxiong's expression became increasingly grim.
"Mr. Sakata, Senior Gao Tian, what are you two talking about?"
Bai Yuze feigned ignorance. He understood Sakata Yuji's meaning: information couldn't be shared with outsiders, but it could be shared with his own people. The other party's intention was clearly to make him a shop assistant.
As for why Gao Tianxiong had such a strong reaction, Bai Yuze guessed that the job was not easy...
"It's nothing, just go on your way. Go somewhere cool and stay there!"
Gao Tianxiong's tone became very harsh, while Sakata Yuji put his arm around Gao Tianxiong's neck and chuckled.
"Old Gao, come on, believe in Brother Bai. I think he can handle this job!"
Gao Tianxiong shook off Sakata Yuji's arm, not bothering to hide the disdain in his voice.
"Sakata, you're getting worse and worse!"
"Hahaha, how can helping others be bad? Brother Bai, I have a way to help you get what you want. Are you willing to do it?"
"Mr. Sakata, please speak freely."
Hearing Bai Yuze's reply, Sakata Yuji's smile became even more unrestrained!
"Hahahaha! Good! I really didn't misjudge you! Young people should be bold and daring! When I was your age..."
"Hey! Sakata! Nobody here wants to hear your 'glorious story', hurry up and speak."
"Cough, cough, cough! Sorry, Brother Bai, are you willing to come work as a shop assistant here?"
Sakata Yuji finally stated his purpose, and Gao Tianxiong spat, saying nothing.
"Shop assistant? Are you still hiring here?"
"Of course, Brother Bai, sometimes playing dumb can't solve problems."
Sakata Yuji narrowed his eyes. His eyes were already small due to his obesity, and now they were even smaller!
"Alright, I understand what you mean."
Bai Yuze shrugged, then, in front of both of them, put the item from the counter into his pocket.
"Brother Bai, your comprehension is good! It's comfortable to communicate with smart people like you! However... you took my lighter..."
Sakata Yuji's mouth twitched for a moment. I told you to steal, but not from me! My lighter, worth ten thousand points!
"It was just a casual thing. I wonder how long I'll have to work here to pay off my debt?"
"Cough, cough, you need to pay back one hundred thousand points. As for working, Brother Bai... you'll need to work here for a month."
"I choose the night shift."
Bai Yuze fiddled with the lighter in his hand. He had to admit that Sakata Yuji's taste was quite good; the lighter was genuinely beautiful. Even though he didn't smoke, he couldn't help but want to take it...
Bai Yuze also understood that Sakata Yuji's true intention was to make him work the night shift. Combining that with what he had said earlier about high risk and high reward, Bai Yuze realized that the risk of the night shift was no less than that of a bizarre dungeon!
"Good, you only need to work... one night!"
Sakata Yuji licked his yellow teeth, his lewdness reaching its peak.
"Is that so? Then I'm really lucky!"
"Hahaha, good luck, my friend. I won't be here at night, so Old Gao will take you then!"
After Sakata Yuji finished speaking, he patted Gao Tianxiong beside him again, saying earnestly.
"Old Gao! You must take good care of Brother Bai!"
"Shut up! This is all your fault!"
Gao Tianxiong again shook off Sakata Yuji's arm, and Sakata Yuji had no complaints, instead, he was in a very good mood, even humming a song.
Bai Yuze always felt that the atmosphere between the two was off; they didn't seem like good friends or a superior-subordinate relationship.
He could see their personalities: Sakata Yuji, though outwardly enthusiastic, was inwardly extremely cold, while Gao Tianxiong, outwardly aloof, actually couldn't bear to see others go to their deaths.
And their relationship was more like that between a master and a toy! Unbeknownst to them, their dynamic changed in Bai Yuze's eyes.
Bai Yuze saw a mischievous imp named "Sakata Yuji" wantonly teasing and tearing at a toy named "Gao Tianxiong," while Gao Tianxiong could only protect himself with verbal and physical protests.
What a strange combination!
"Remember to be here at seven in the evening, don't be late!"
Gao Tianxiong handed Bai Yuze a fine ticket?! He deliberately raised his voice, fearing Bai Yuze wouldn't hear clearly.
Sakata Yuji, on the other hand, rubbed his hands and smiled at Bai Yuze.
"Brother Bai, you've also joined... the lighter... isn't it... hehehe! Of course! I won't take it for free! I'll buy it!"
"Ah? Oh! Thank you, Mr. Sakata, for reminding me, I remembered my parents! They should be calling me home for dinner at this time!"
Sakata Yuji: ???
No, Brother! Which word did I use that mentioned your parents? If you want to take the lighter, just say so, at least put on an act! Making something out of nothing, not even bothering to act!
"Mr. Sakata, you may not know, but when my parents were alive, it was inconvenient to start a fire, and the whole family relied on one lighter to make fire. And my father was a chain smoker, so the lighter was basically always in his pocket.
So whenever my mom wanted to cook, she would shout 'Lighter!' at the door, and then my dad would come back. Over time, my dad's nickname became 'Lighter'!"
Bai Yuze vividly fabricated a story, leaving Sakata Yuji stunned!
"You mean, when you see a lighter, you think of your parents?!"
Sakata Yuji's expression first showed an old man, subway, phone look (I really want to reach level 4 quickly and post pictures!), then switched to the Fire Punch expression after seeing Bai Yuze nod.
"Cough, cough, cough, cough!"
Gao Tianxiong suddenly covered his mouth and coughed violently. When he noticed the two of them looking at him, he said flatly.
"Damn bug, it flew into my mouth! You two continue, don't mind me."
Gao Tianxiong pulled a mask from his pocket and put it on his face.
Bai Yuze and Sakata Yuji fell silent simultaneously. In ancient times, there was 'burying one's ears to steal a bell'; now there's Gao Tian covering his laughter!
It's well known that when people laugh, crow's feet appear on the sides of their eyes.
Looking at the crow's feet by Gao Tianxiong's eyes, Bai Yuze estimated that the corners of his mouth were probably stretched to his ears...
"Seven in the evening, right? Then goodbye, Mr. Sakata!"
Bai Yuze left the convenience store directly, leaving Sakata Yuji to his own devices... Oh! And Gao Tianxiong, who was 'covering his ears to steal a bell' next to him...
Since Bai Yuze had already been fined, this lighter now belonged to him. As he fiddled with it, he accidentally lost his grip, and the lighter clattered against the ground.
Sakata Yuji: ...
How was this any different from a helpless husband in a documentary watching his wife being wr...!!!?