Chapter 1291 Pretend to Be Like

Anna's words were very reserved.

Not only did I hear her complaints, but I also heard her caution.

What a terrible person, to put it bluntly, they are lending organizations.

But she didn't say it, and probably didn't dare to say it. From the disgusted look in her eyes when she saw the messenger, and the way she subconsciously avoided it when the messenger glanced at her, I can conclude that she at least knew him.

It's no wonder that she, who has been in the store for ten years and is very smart, doesn't know some inside information.

Moreover, the reason why she was able to say what she just said to me must have been through observation of words and demeanor, and she thought that I did not like the messenger, so she took the risk to say it.

Thinking of this, I pinched my chin and asked her, "Do you know the fat man with sinister features who came to the store just now to collect money?"

".I've seen it before," Anna said cautiously.

"Let's be honest, I don't blame you."

"I really just saw it," Anna said slightly hesitantly.

I saw that I couldn't get an answer when I asked directly, so I chose to ask sideways: "Then where did you see it?"

"In the store," Anna said, "He always comes to the store to collect protection money."

"Did he also negotiate with the previous boss?"

She nodded.

"Then do you know how much the monthly payment was for your previous boss?"

She pondered for a moment and said, "I know."

"Isn't it 20% of the total profit?"

"No." She lowered her head, her voice weak, as if she had done something wrong.

"Raise your head and speak," I said, "I'm not blaming you, I'm just chatting and understanding some specific situations."

Anna nodded, but judging from her expression, she still didn't seem to trust me.

But as long as she still answers my questions, that's enough.

"Actually, I knew from the beginning that the messenger was lying to me."

Looking directly into Anna's eyes, I said calmly: "But I still call him brothers, do you know why?"

She shook her head.

"Because I want to know, in this situation, who will understand my true thoughts, and who will dare to take the risk and tell me the truth."

With that said, I turned my eyes to her again and said, "I gave you the opportunity, but you don't seem to want it."

Ana trembled all over, with a look of anxiety on her face.

Although she has ten years of social experience, she is still a teenager after all, and sometimes she still cannot hide her feelings.

"Are you really not planning to take this chance?" I smiled and said, "It's possible that this will be the last chance I give you."

The girl was very nervous. She stood in front of me, struggling.

I lowered my head and pretended to be working, but I was secretly glancing at her from the corner of my eye.

"Um, boss" Anna's voice was not much louder than a mosquito.

I pretended not to hear and continued reading the information.

She bit her lip and raised her voice: "Boss!"

"Huh?" I raised my head: "Is something wrong?"

She nodded.

"Say it."

"That messenger" she bit her lip and finally decided, "I have seen it."

"Oh?" I nodded and said, "Tell me, everything you know."

Then, Anna explained all the matters related to the messenger that she knew.

After hearing her words, my face was as heavy as water.

I never expected that the boss of the lending organization I had been looking for turned out to be the messenger.

This was the gaffe made by the drunken boss that Anna overheard. After all, if he spoke the truth while drunk, it was probably not a lie.

While I was surprised, I felt a little admiration for this boss who came to check out the situation under the guise of a messenger.

Pretending to be a messenger, calling me brother and sister, and showing satisfaction with a table of cheap food and drinks, I'm afraid this guy has always suspected my identity.

It’s no wonder that the owner of the jewelry store has disappeared without any explanation. The new owner is so young and seems to have no connection with the previous owner. These doubts are enough to raise doubts.

After pondering for a long time, I raised my head and realized that the girl in front of me was staring at me nervously, not daring to express her anger.

"Oh, I forgot, you are still here." I forced a smile and said, "You said it very well. Thank you for your hard work. Starting tomorrow, you will no longer be a salesperson."

After hearing this, Anna's eyes turned red and tears fell down. Her voice trembled and she begged: "Please, boss, don't fire me. My family is waiting for me to make money for food. If I don't do well, If I don’t do it right, you can hit me or scold me.”

"Stop" I interrupted her and wondered: "Did I say I wanted to fire you?"

She was startled and sobbed: "Then what you just said."

"I just said that you don't need to be a salesperson anymore. Starting from tomorrow, you can take the position of deputy store manager first. I need loyal and smart people to help me take care of things in the store. At the same time, report to me some skills." Things that interest me, I think, you should know those things that interest me.”

Anna's face turned red with excitement. The sudden joy and sorrow made her lose her thoughts, like a wood carving.

After a while, she came back to her senses, hid her face and cried with joy: "Yes, store manager, I know."

Before she exited the room, I stopped her and gave her a few gold coins: "Find someone to tailor a good set of clothes. Don't lose your reputation as the deputy store manager."

She thanked him profusely and left quickly.

After leaning on the sofa and thinking for a while, I stood up, changed my clothes, and quickly left the jewelry store and returned to the New Valiant Guild.

In the basement.

I told Boss Ren about the information I got.

Boss Rennes pondered for a moment and said, "I also suspect that this person may be the boss, but there is no definite evidence for the time being."

"Do you think he is one of the owners?" I asked: "It's like a jewelry store, with many shareholders."

"That should be the case," Boss Ren said, "However, it must not be easy for this person to dare to put himself in danger and test you personally."

"I think so too. Do you think he already knows that I am from the New Valiant Guild?"

"No." Boss Renne shook his head and said, "He will only suspect you. Without evidence, he can only doubt."

"Did those two young men you let go send any useful information?" I asked.

"The birds that are released will not rush back to the cage," said Boss Renn. "You have to be patient and believe in their desire for life."

"I'm afraid, there will be more than one or two lives," I said with a smile, leaning on my chin.

"Of course," Boss Ren said, "and their most cherished family members."

"Then I'll wait for the good news."

"You have to be prepared these days," Boss Ren said, "I suspect that the boss may send someone to attack you."

"You said he wanted to kill me?"

"No, he will send adventurers to hurt you." Boss Ren said calmly: "This will test whether you are an adventurer."

"Wouldn't it be nice to just make the people who hurt me disappear?" I said, "I'm very good at this. Moreover, if ordinary adventurers are sent, I can make them disappear quietly."

"No." Boss Renne shook his head and said, "When they attack you, the boss will definitely be peeping somewhere. When the time comes, you must pretend to be injured, and you have to pretend like it."