Deities Are All Just My Food
Chapter 780 - 382: Parting Ways_1

Chapter 780: Chapter 382: Parting Ways_1

In the seafood market, the fishy smell wafted everywhere, with fish occasionally leaping from the tanks, flopping on the ground, frantically slapping their tails.

Han Suying was unwilling, but had no choice!

There were about four or five seafood vendors in Gwangju City that catered to the market, among which Park Jin Qiang’s goods were of the best quality.

Han Suying, as a proprietress who pursued a good reputation, didn’t want to ruin the century-old good name her business had, so she never substituted inferior products for good ones.

"Boss Han, even if you kill me now, I can’t come up with the goods!"

Park Jin Qiang said with a mournful face, "How about this, I give it to you at cost price?"

Alas!

Under someone’s roof, one must bow one’s head!

Selling Fish Qiang had just finished speaking when his hair was snagged by Lin Baici and thrust directly into the water.

Gululu!

A trail of bubbles rose to the surface.

"At a time like this, you’re not offering a discount, but asking for cost price?"

Li Yintong couldn’t understand how this fishmonger managed to run his business to this point. Was it by brute force alone?

"Forget it, let him go!"

Han Suying sighed, and when Selling Fish Qiang’s head emerged from the water, she warned him, "There must be no issues with tomorrow’s goods, otherwise, I’ll let you know that I, Han Suying, am not to be trifled with!"

"Understood! Understood!"

Selling Fish Qiang smiled apologetically and glanced at Lin Baici.

"Hmph!"

Han Suying turned away and left.

"End of work, let’s go!"

Li Yintong clapped her hands, but after taking a few steps, she noticed Huang Jinxiang had scurried over to Lin Baici.

"God Lin, working is so tiring, why not collect protection money instead?"

Huang Jinxiang suggested quietly.

Protection money is just a euphemism; it could also be understood as protection fees.

"Big Brother Xiang, you should’ve been born a few decades earlier. Then even Chen Haonan would have to call you boss!"

Tai Mei admired him to death. You dare to ask for such a thing without knowing the lay of the land?

Are the fists of the Gwangju police not strong enough, or can the big brothers on the streets not handle their blades?

"You don’t think that being the God Hunter allows you to do whatever you please, do you?"

Kim Jinsoo rolled her eyes.

Such an underestimation of Koreans.

"However you want to proceed, be my guest!"

Lin Baici went after Han Suying, ready to act according to the information revealed by Eater God. As for the others, they were free to do as they pleased.

By the roadside, in the night breeze, the proprietress leaned against the SUV, sipping a can of coffee.

She saw Lin Baici approaching and tossed a can of coffee his way.

Pop!

Lin Baici pulled open the tab and took a sip.

It was somewhat bitter!

"My store can take in at most four people!"

Actually, Han Suying had only planned to hire two employees, but she offered two additional spots as thanks to Lin Baici for his help that evening.

"Economy’s not doing well these days, everywhere’s tough!"

Han Suying opened her shoulder bag, took out a stack of cash, didn’t even count it, and handed it to Lin Baici: "You divide it!"

"Boss lady’s so generous!"

Huang Jinxiang brown-nosed.

"Did you all hear that? What are you planning to do?"

Lin Baici shook the banknotes in his hand, "For those who want to leave and try their luck elsewhere, I’ll give them startup capital!"

"I’ll go with you!"

Kim Myungjin was the first to declare.

"I’m teaming up with Red Medicine to go solo!"

Gu Qingqiu slapped High Ponytail on the shoulder.

"Huh?"

Xia Hongyao was taken aback; clearly, Gu Qingqiu hadn’t consulted her.

"You and Bai Ci are too powerful together; it’s a waste. It’d be better for you to be my enforcer!"

Gu Qingqiu explained.

Thinking about Gu Qingqiu’s intelligence, Xia Hongyao felt they could pull off something big: "Okay!"

Hua Yue Yu initially wanted to join Lin Baici but changed her mind after hearing Gu Qingqiu’s decision, "Qingqiu, can I join you guys?"

Worried she’d be rejected for lacking an advantage, she quickly pitched herself, "I have experience with live streaming, variety shows, and marketing. If nothing else, I can be a little assistant serving tea and water!"

She couldn’t remain as just a cheerleader who only knew how to chant ’666’; if not outstanding on her own, she at least did not want to be a drag.

"Welcome aboard!"

Gu Qingqiu looked at Yi Jisheng, "How about it? Join us?"

"Will you buy me dolls?"

Yi Jisheng didn’t mind who he followed; he’d rather find a spot to lay low and enjoy romantic dates with his girlfriend.

"How about I buy you an entire physical doll shop? Is that enough?"

Gu Qingqiu teased.

"I’m with you!"

Yi Jisheng flashed an OK gesture.

"I’ll join you guys!"

Che Zhengshuo put his hands in his pockets and sided with Gu Qingqiu.

"What shall we do?"

Kim Jinsoo was conflicted; she wanted to go solo because she figured she wouldn’t get much if she stayed with Lin Baici. But leaving presented too much pressure.

Even as a God Hunter, the idea of struggling alone made Kim Jinsoo uneasy.

"Of course, follow God Lin!"

Quan Sangin spoke righteously, "God Lin is our beacon!"

Actually, Quan Sangin was thinking about sticking with God Lin to familiarize himself with the environment and gather information about the city. After a few days, he was planning to go his own way.

Huang Jinxiang, currently injured and not in prime condition, would definitely stick with Lin Baici, and Tai Mei was even looking forward to rising to the role of his lover.

Lin Baici handed out two banknotes to each of the people who stayed, and the rest he gave to Gu Qingqiu, "Good luck!"

"To you as well!"

After Gu Qingqiu spoke, she led Xia Hongyao and the rest away, leaving cleanly and spiritedly.

"Your friend is quite ambitious, but what a pity. Gwangju is a city that offers no hope!"

Han Suying commented as she watched Gu Qingqiu’s retreating figure, reflecting that in this city, dragons are skinned, and tigers have their bones stripped!

Li Yintong, hearing this, felt a chill, "Boss lady, don’t scare me!"

"Let’s hope you can even see them at all in half a month!"

Han Suying finished her coffee and threw it forcefully.

The tin can clanged accurately into the trash can, "Get in the car!"

Huang Jinxiang acted like a competent driver, opening the car door for the boss.

The group returned to the big restaurant, just as the last table of customers had finished eating and left.

Han Suying picked up the walkie-talkie and notified the kitchen, "Chef Choi, prepare supper for six, make it generous."

After giving the instructions, Han Suying went to the cash register, took out some money, and handed it to Lin Baici.

"You’ve already given me money!"

Lin Baici did not accept it.

"Take it. Go find a nearby hotel to stay in. Come to work at six o’clock tomorrow morning!"

The boss lady was surprised that Lin Baici had given all the money to his friends, keeping only two bills for himself, yet she thought more highly of him for it.

This is a generous and magnanimous man!

"Thank you, boss lady!"

Lin Baici couldn’t be bothered with formalities anymore.

The boss lady went to settle the accounts and tally the day’s revenue.

Lin Baici wasn’t idle, helping the waitstaff clean up the restaurant.

"Boss lady, shall I go to the kitchen to see if I can give Chef Choi a hand?"

Huang Jinxiang offered with a smile.

Han Suying waved her hand. If Huang Jinxiang was good at cooking, the restaurant could attract customers with a few more dishes. Lin Baici and his four companions were all working diligently, which seemed very sincere.

Twenty minutes later, Chef Choi finished preparing the supper and brought it downstairs with Huang Jinxiang.

Lin Baici and the others thanked them, devoured the meal like a whirlwind, bid the boss lady farewell, and went to find a place to stay.

Although everyone had rested on the train, it was hardly enough. Now that they had arrived in Gwangju and settled down for the time being, they all wanted to rest as soon as possible.

During the meal, Lin Baici had asked Chef Choi which nearby hotel was good, so they headed straight for a chain hotel called ’Wanjia’.

They paid and checked in.

After Lin Baici showered, he had barely lain down for a few minutes when the phone rang.

"Hello?"

Lin Baici answered.

"Sir, would you like some special service?"

Lin Baici recognized the voice; it was the girl at the front desk.

He had seen posts online about receiving small cards while staying at hotels on business trips, but he hadn’t expected to encounter such a thing in God’s Ruins.

"No need, thank you!"

Lin Baici hung up the phone.

Frankly, the caliber of girls working at such budget hotels probably wasn’t very high.

Lin Baici remembered Kim Myungjin mentioning that if he took a liking to any girl group member, he could just tell her, and even if he had a big appetite and wanted to ’eat’ a whole group, it wouldn’t be a problem.

Ding-dong!

The doorbell rang.

Lin Baici went to open the door.

"Oppa!"

Kim Myungjin had just showered, wearing yoga clothes, her hair wet.

"Aren’t you tired?"

It was almost 12 o’clock.

"I’ve been waiting for this moment alone with you for a long time!"

Kim Myungjin smiled lightly as she walked in and locked the door behind her.

Having just been through a life-and-death battle, Lin Baici also needed to relax, and since they had already been deeply involved, there was nothing to be embarrassed about.

Lin Baici smiled, scooped up the Goryeo girl, and threw her onto the bed.

The bayonet unsheathed, the charge began.

About ten minutes later, the doorbell rang again.

Ding-dong! Ding-dong!

Lin Baici stopped moving; the hotel room’s soundproofing wasn’t too good.

"Brother Lin, I bought a deck of cards. Wanna play?"

Li Yintong knocked on the door.

Kim Myungjin, kneeling on the bed, turned her head to look at Lin Baici.

"I’m not playing. I’m tired and going to sleep."

Lin Baici thrice refused.

"It’s so early; why sleep now? Get up and have fun!"

Li Yintong complained, pounding on the doorbell unceasingly.

Ding-dong! Ding-dong!

Dammit!

You think I can’t hear what you two are doing?

Add me in!

I’m not picky; I don’t need much, just a sip of soup will do!

Tai Mei lamented inwardly.

"Stop ringing it, or you’ll disturb the other guests!"

Lin Baici frowned, "Go to sleep quickly!"

Tai Mei was still afraid of Lin Baici; sensing his anger, she wanted to kick the door but didn’t dare and walked away quietly.

"You damn furball, I hope you never get to eat two chickens in one meal for the rest of your life!"

The night was tranquil, the evening breeze cool.

The spring rain was as smooth as oil, and a tender finger broke a fresh orange!

Unknowingly, dawn arrived, and the morning light spread everywhere.

The city that had just fallen asleep awoke once more.

At five-thirty, the alarm clock went off.

Lin Baici got up, glanced at Kim Myungjin, woke everyone else, and then freshened up.

The six of them had a simple breakfast at a roadside stall and hurried to the New World.

The boss lady was already there.

Still in black silk pantsuit professional attire, her lips bright with red lipstick.

"Go have breakfast, then rush to Selling Fish Qiang’s place and bring back the Eater God; we urgently need it for today!"

The boss lady urged.

At seven o’clock, Huang Jinxiang and Li Yintong stayed behind to test dishes, while Lin Baici and the four others followed an employee named Cao from the shop, driving a truck to the Sea Whale Seafood Market.

However, when they arrived at Selling Fish Qiang’s stand, they found a mess.

"The... The Eater God ran away!"

Selling Fish Qiang covered his head, slumping on a recliner, groaning in pain.