Mag-log in"Shut down for rectification, fined $500,000, plus $300 compensation per customer. That’s the penalty from the Food Safety Bureau. Let’s see if you dare serve us gutter oil again!” Yves Larson, a part-timer at a construction site, sends me a provocative text purposefully, as though he's worried that I don't know what's going on. I just stare at the sign that says "closed for renovation", which is hung on the front door of my eatery. Never would I expect that the budget eatery that I've opened for the sake of the workers will be transformed into a blade that's aimed at me, thanks to the very same workers. That night, I sit in the apartment that my dad has left to me before his death. There, I spend the whole night smoking. Early the next morning, I head over to the bank and withdraw the money left behind by my dad, which is 260 million dollars. Half a month later, my eatery is open for business again. Work resumes at the construction site as well. Yves leads the construction workers to the restaurant at lunch. "I've taught him a good lesson last time. This time, I'm very sure that he won't have the guts to serve us cheap food made of shitty ingredients!" What he doesn't know is that the original eatery is already demolished. In its place stands a luxurious five-star restaurant. I stand in front of the main entrance as I perform a welcoming gesture to the workers. "This is a five-star restaurant that offers a private dining experience to you. The minimum bill for each table is 4000 dollars. You're welcome to dine here."
view moreWith that, Steve grabbed me by the collar and lifted me up. "Call your restaurant manager. Tell him to prepare five million dollars in cash. Have him personally bring it here in an hour."I dialed the manager's number, and after a brief moment of panic, he quickly regained composure. He told Yves and Steve that if I were harmed in any way, they wouldn't get a single penny of the ransom."If he's unharmed, you'll get the full five million, and I won't call the cops."After thinking it over, Steve agreed.However, Yves kept glaring at me with a creepy look that made me feel uneasy.An hour later, the manager arrived at the abandoned factory with a large suitcase full of cash.But as soon as he entered the factory, Yves' parents appeared from the shadows.I knew that I was in a dangerous position and had to think fast to save myself. So, I turned to Yves and said, "You're an idiot. How do you know that he isn't lying to you? Do you know how heavy five million dollars in cash is
Yves had lied to everyone.Soon after, he dropped out of university and disappeared.The workers, especially Steve, were left dumbfounded.After eating the rotten food from Yves' parents, Steve's son fell ill again and needed another round of surgery. Unfortunately, no one could help cover the medical costs this time.Full of regret, the workers came back, pleading for another chance."Mr. Leeds, we were blind and foolish. We were mistaken about you!" they begged."We were misled by Yves! He encouraged us to do it. Otherwise, we would never have done this to you! Please forgive us and help us!"They bowed their heads repeatedly, pleading with me."We won't complain about your ten-dollar meals anymore. Without you, where would we get safe and affordable food? Please, don't hold our mistakes against us. Open the budget eatery again, please!"Seeing their tearful faces, I felt a mix of emotions, but I remained firm. "The budget eatery has been transformed into a five-star restaur
I found the workers' remarks hilarious.The workers were grateful to Yves' parents for cooking them ten-dollar meals. They practically worshipped them.Yet, my ten-dollar meals were considered dirty, unsanitary, and overpriced!These people truly had double standards.I shook my head and returned to my own restaurant.The next day, the manager called in sick, so I took over some of his duties and headed out to check out potential suppliers.While passing the market where I once had bought ingredients for my budget eatery, I bumped into Yves' parents.I paused and decided to follow them.They walked through the market and eventually stopped at the dirtiest, most rundown stall. They pulled out 50 dollars and said to the owner, "Here's 50 bucks. We want the leftover, unwanted vegetable leaves and nearly rotten fruit that nobody else wants. We'll come by every day to pick it up. Make sure you have it ready for us."The owner, curious, asked, "What are you going to do with all that
Even though the restaurant manager didn't understand, he followed my orders. He had the pond cleaned up and brought in a ton of expensive fish.Meanwhile, I contacted a company to install hidden cameras in the pond and around the area.Just as I had expected, the night after the pond was redone, the security footage showed suspicious movement.I immediately called the cops, and they arrived quickly, catching the culprits red-handed.At the same time, the people who had been deliberately placing thumbtacks on the roads to puncture tires were also caught by the police.When we arrived at the station, the culprits turned out to be people we recognized.The construction workers who had poisoned the fish and punctured the tires initially denied it, but once I showed them the surveillance footage, they had nothing else to say. They had no choice but to admit their wrongdoings.However, their glares at me were filled with murderous intent."Zachary, you treacherous asshole! How dare y












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