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Chapter 407 - 351 What are you looking at_2

Chapter 407: Chapter 351 What are you looking at_2

"By the way, gents, if you do go to Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse, you must be careful,"

it said while leading the way.

"Careful about what?"

Liu Zheng asked, looking around at the surroundings.

Compared to Metropolis, the architecture of the bathhouse street looked much older, and the cleanliness of the streets was somewhat lacking.

However, the noise from all directions and the people seen everywhere added a lively touch to the bathhouse street that Metropolis was missing.

He wasn’t sure if it was always like this, or if he had adopted a new perspective in the bathhouse street.

"Don’t just stare at the other guests inside, especially after being noticed by someone, and definitely don’t make eye contact, or you’ll easily get into a conflict,"

Niu Daji said.

"What kind of conflict?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"It depends, based on where and what kind of personalities are clashing. It might be a drinking contest, or a competition in who can eat more, and sometimes, it’s about who can sauna longer. Of course, there are also outright brawls,"

Niu Daji replied.

"And the people at Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse don’t care?"

"They don’t interfere unless it gets too serious. It’s part of their unique charm. The winner feels great, even better than if they used some banned substances—and without side effects. The loser also gets the opportunity to enjoy special services. It’s a win-win. Ga Ga Shuang Bathhouse calls this ’What you lookin’ at?’

Niu Daji said.

"So then, does the provoked person have to respond with ’What’s it to you if I am?’

Liu Zheng raised an eyebrow and said.

"Right, right. Sir, you’re truly well-informed, coming from the city,"

Niu Daji said admiringly.

"Not bad. What happens if you stare at the staff?"

"As long as it’s not an actual provocation and you’re just looking, nothing much happens; they will even come over to ask if you need anything. After all, the bathhouse has to make money. Customers may not be gods, but they’re the god’s favorite uncles,"

Niu Daji said.

"And what is this special service?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Hehe, sir, coming from the city, don’t you know what it is? City folks surely have more fun than we do in the countryside, right?"

Niu Daji gave a knowing smile.

"Actually, I’m not that familiar with it,"

he wanted to say, but in order to maintain the image of a city dweller, he merely nodded reservedly.

"Squeak, squeak, squeak~"

A rustling noise came from the shadows.

Liu Zheng looked down to see many black moldy coal balls that had grown in the corner rolling toward him.

"Chirp, chirp, chirp~"

The moldy balls gathered at his feet and then bounced around, making noises like those of rodents.

"Go on, get, these are distinguished guests I’ve brought, you lot better not mess around,"

Niu Daji crouched down, trying to shoo them away.

"Wait a minute, what are these things?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Oh, these are Black Dumplings, they’re little demons born from the boiler rooms of the bathhouses. Some of them work in the bathhouses, while others loiter around the bathhouse street as thieves or beggars,"

Niu Daji explained.

"So, they’re begging from me?"

He asked, looking at the continuously jumping Black Dumplings.

"Yes,"

"And what happens if I don’t give them anything?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"If it were ordinary people, they might be mocked or played a prank on. But for individuals like you sirs, at most they’d just grumble a bit,"

Niu Daji stated.

"And if I do give them something, what’s the benefit?"

"Um, you can pet them a couple of times?"

Niu Daji was unsure as he spoke.

"Oh?"

He looked at the Black Dumplings.

They were very fluffy, quite round, and looked like they would feel nice to touch.

"How much should I give?"

he asked.

"Just a few coins will do. If you give too much, they won’t know what to do with it,"

Niu Daji said.

"Chirp, chirp, chirp!"

The Black Dumplings raised their voices in a shriek, seemingly in protest.

Liu Zheng laughed and took out a hundred-dollar bill, holding it up in the air.

"If you want it, come and get it, but no climbing on me,"

he said with a bit of mischief.

"Chirp, chirp, chirp!"

The Black Dumplings called out loudly and then quickly sprang into action.

They arranged themselves in order according to their size, stacking up like Arhat Tower until they were level with the bill.

"Chirp, chirp!"

The Black Dumpling at the top sprouted a pair of tiny arms like matchsticks on both sides of its body, lifting them up only a millimeter away from the bill but not actually touching it, just chirping at Liu Zheng.

"What are they doing?"

He asked.

"Uh, probably afraid of getting the bills dirty?"

Niu Daji guessed.

"They were intended for them, what’s there to worry about?"

"Perhaps they are afraid that you are only joking with them and do not actually plan to give them bills of such high value."

Niu Daji said.

"Promises are supposed to be unbreakable, right?"

"That’s in the city. In our rural areas, people don’t pay much attention to such formalities."

Niu Daji shook his head.

"I see, they are quite well-behaved then."

Liu Zheng looked at the excited yet careful tiny hands of the Black Dumplings and couldn’t help but find it amusing.

"Take it, this is yours too."

He took out another stack of bills and placed them directly into the hands of the Black Dumplings.

"Chirp chirp chirp!!!"

The Black Dumplings, despite the weight of the bills, let out a thunderous cheer.

"Big guy, you really don’t need to give them so much."

Niu Daji watched enviously from the side.

"It’s my money, I can give it to whomever I want, as much as I want. The same goes for you."

Liu Zheng said indifferently.

"You don’t understand, the streets of the bathhouse aren’t as safe as your city, and the Black Dumpling community isn’t exactly united. If you give them so much money all of a sudden, it won’t be stolen by other people, and it will also be taken by other Black Dumpling families later on."

Niu Daji explained.

"Other Black Dumpling families, can you beat them?"

He asked the Black Dumplings.

"Chirp chirp chirp!"

The Black Dumplings vigorously waved their tiny arms, seemingly demonstrating their strength.

"Haha."

Liu Zheng couldn’t help but laugh.

He had no resistance against these fluffy and round little creatures.

Of course, that was when they weren’t a threat.

"Doctor, are there others lurking nearby?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"No."

Doctor Nile shook his head.

"Good. I don’t care about other Black Dumpling families, but if they are robbed by other people, I will blame you."

He told Niu Daji.

"This... I, I understand."

Niu Daji looked at Liu Zheng with an evasive gaze and lowered his head somewhat guiltily.

"Chirp chirp chirp!"

The Arhat Tower made of Black Dumplings collapsed, and all the Black Dumplings flattened on the ground, waving their arms at him, looking like squashed black sesame glutinous rice balls.

"They are expressing their gratitude."

Niu Daji said.

Liu Zheng stretched out his tentacles and casually stroked a few of the Black Dumplings, which remained motionless and let him pet them.

Their bodies didn’t feel as soft and sticky as they looked, but their fur was indeed very comfortable to touch, like that of a two or three-month-old kitten.

"Alright, go and play."

He retracted his tentacles and said.

The parts where he had touched the Black Dumplings now bore coal ash-like black marks.

"Chirp chirp chirp!"

The Black Dumplings rose from the ground and didn’t leave immediately but formed two characters on the ground instead.

"Goodbye?"

Liu Zheng recognized the two characters.

"Is it the literal meaning or simply a parting phrase?"

Before he could ask, the Black Dumplings quickly rolled back into the shadows.

"This world is really interesting."

He couldn’t help but laugh again.

"Seeing you laugh so heartily, I’m really jealous."

Doctor Nile suddenly spoke up.

"Doctor, have you never laughed happily?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Since my clan members and I were captured by Bloody Restaurant, I have never laughed happily again."

Doctor Nile said expressionlessly.

"That time has passed, look forward, you still have Sasha. Plus, there must be other members of the La Clan beyond the borders, right?"

"There are, but I’d rather they don’t migrate here, as that bloody trend still hasn’t ended."

Doctor Nile said bitterly.

"Well..."

Liu Zheng didn’t know how to comfort him.

After all, given Doctor Nile’s medical practices, his clan might indeed have some medicinal nutrition effects.

"Gentlemen, we’ve arrived."

Niu Daji interrupted their conversation.