As soon as the store manager finished speaking, he realized his slip of the tongue, but it was too late to take it back.
His eyes widened as he saw Chuanliu sitting leisurely in front of the three of them, a smug look on his face.
Qian Chuan sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
He waved his hand, signaling the store manager to step back, a gesture that indirectly acknowledged his status as the boss.
Zenikushi is the legendary owner of the First Yorozuya.
The store manager felt completely disoriented, as if he had been struck by a giant hammer. His words, like an unstoppable gust of wind, still echoed in the air, making him dizzy and almost unable to stand.
He struggled internally, wanting to fight for himself one more time.
However, when he looked up and saw the triumphant smile of Chuanliu, the "culprit," all his courage seemed to vanish in that instant.
He understood that at this moment, anything he said would be futile.
Qian Chuan's voice rang out at the right moment, like a cold blade slicing through the air: "You may leave now. Your salary for this month will be deducted."
Although his words were cold and harsh, the store manager felt as if he had been granted a pardon.
Upon hearing that he hadn't been fired, a glimmer of surprise immediately flashed in the store manager's eyes.
He nodded and bowed repeatedly, expressing his gratitude, and then carefully left the room, leaving the space entirely to Chuanliu and his companions.
Qian Chuan felt a burning pain in his thigh.
As the burned area rubbed against the fabric, he couldn't help but hiss and gasp, his lips twitching slightly.
However, he did not show any anger. Instead, he calmly pointed to Chuanliu beside him and smiled at Susan:
"See? I told you before, this guy is no ordinary person."
Susan finally realized what was happening and looked at Chuanliu with new respect and approval in her eyes.
She nodded and said sincerely, "It's indeed not simple."
At this moment, the store manager quickly called the store's doctor to treat Qian Chuan's burns.
Qian Chuan frowned, enduring the pain, and tapped her fingers lightly on the table, making rhythmic movements, as if trying to distract herself.
After the doctor finished the treatment and quietly left the room, he looked up at Chuanliu, his eyes sparkling with curiosity, and asked:
How did you guess?
Chuanliu took a sip of fragrant tea, savoring its lingering sweetness, and explained with a slightly unfocused gaze:
"Actually, there's nothing special about it, but from the moment you walked in, I felt like you were the boss here. You naturally sat in the main seat, and when the manager asked questions, he would unconsciously look at you... I can't explain it, it's a woman's intuition, you know."
Upon hearing this, Qian Chuan felt more helpless than speechless.
Chuanliu seemed to have noticed this as well. He touched his nose, coughed twice, and stopped talking so much.
She continued, "Of course, it's not just these. For example, this tea..."
She picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and savored the aroma of the tea.
Upon hearing this, a flash of understanding crossed Qian Chuan's eyes.
Chuanliu nodded. "This tea is exactly the same as the one I had at your house before, but it's different from the tea they poured for me when I came to this shop before. This difference in detail makes me start to doubt your identity."
As if to express his apology, Chuanliu picked up the teapot, looking as if he wanted to refill the teapot for Qianlian.
However, Qian Chuan seemed to have been burned again, and retreated repeatedly with the stool in his arms, his voice filled with caution and fear:
"You, you stay away from me!"
Seeing this, Chuanliu smiled sheepishly and put the teapot back.
Even Susan was amused by Qian Chuan's "once bitten, twice shy" attitude, and she burst out laughing, breaking the awkward silence in the room.
Qian Chuan couldn't help but ask in disbelief, "So you burned me?!"
Chuanliu shrugged. "How would I know your men would be so loose-lipped? Besides, it's just a little burn."
She really... just wanted to give it a try...
Qian Chuan looked utterly defeated; usually quick-witted, he was at a loss for words.
It's just a little burn...
Only this guy in front of me could say something like that.
At this moment, Susan finally couldn't help but burst into laughter. Her laughter was as clear and melodious as a silver bell, echoing throughout the room.
"Hahahaha..."
She covered her lips, but couldn't hide her excitement. "This is truly the first time I've seen Brother Qian Liu get his comeuppance. Chuanliu, you're really amazing!"
Chuanliu smiled slightly and raised an eyebrow at Susan, which was a response to her praise.
Qianchuan shook his head helplessly at the scene, but his gaze towards Chuanliu held a hint of doting affection. The girl always seemed to bring him surprises.
After a moment of silence, Qian Chuan raised his head and said formally:
"That's right, I'm the owner of this Yorozuya (Odd Jobs Shop)."
He no longer hid it, but directly admitted the fact: "My profession is a broker, and dealing with all kinds of people is my job; I also created this 'Everything Shop' to give myself some security."
"What about Sister Susan?" Chuanliu keenly grasped the key point and asked.
Susan spread her hands. "I was just a nobody who helped him cover up his identity."
As the three of them left, Chuanliu remained silent and did not ask any further questions about Qianchuan's identity.
The mastermind behind the First Yorozuya has been found, but Kawakami is not going to give up.
Her goal wasn't to find the mastermind behind Qian Chuan, but to find the notebook that Susan had taken away, which originally belonged to Crazy Feng.
The night was as dark as ink. Chuanliu had changed into a black outfit, and her figure almost blended into the darkness.
Relying on her memory of the terrain she had traversed, she easily found Susan's residence.
Susan's room was quiet, with only the sound of even breathing coming from the bed; the woman was already asleep.
Chuanliu tiptoed closer to the window, carefully lifted a corner of the curtain, and then leaped lightly into the room.
Her gaze quickly swept across every corner of the room, finally settling on a small suitcase placed in the corner. The suitcase was half-open, and inside were Susan's usual belongings neatly arranged, clearly packed and ready to leave at any time.
Susan's packing time almost coincided with the time when Madman Feng was about to leave.
It seems that Susan plans to leave the Wuwang District with Crazy Feng in the next few days.
Susan's plans did not seem to change despite the series of incidents that occurred today.
Chuanliu quickly searched through the suitcases and various corners of the room, and soon she found several notebooks belonging to Crazy Feng in her hands.
However, when she opened the notes, she found that they did not contain the information she was looking for.
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