Life is tough, so Honglong resorts to performing?

Chapter 37 The host and guest enjoy themselves
Loren could never have imagined that it was precisely this mutual appreciation between impoverished geniuses from the lower classes that led to this serendipitous encounter.

If this great druid had come from a wealthier family, he might not have realized that Loren's identity was amiss.

After all, dragons are incredibly wealthy, which is a common stereotype.

No one would think that a dragon is penniless, even for the five-colored dragon cubs, being penniless is a daily occurrence.

But he, Aaron Okner, doesn't follow that stereotype.

After all, everyone has the same stereotypical belief that a Grand Druid cannot be born in the lower city.

They would never be born in a factory that pollutes the environment.

Because he himself lived under such stereotypes, Aaron Oknir was able to keenly perceive:
The little dragon who came to apply for the job is probably very poor, and has many expenses.

Because his purpose was so clear, his rapid offense and defense against Morris revealed his lack of options.

The other party is most likely running out of money.

But this kind of scarcity can take many forms. After all, at the bottom of society, there are far too many possibilities for people to slide into the abyss.

For example, they might be involved in various things, such as gambling, dream potions, loan sharks, gangs, and many other things, too numerous to count.

This meant that he had to meet the little guy to ascertain his true situation.

The zoo must not get involved with a gambling addict; they will ruin everything.

The reality of their meeting was that Aaron judged the little guy to be frighteningly confident and rational.

He is definitely not the kind of guy who can be easily led around.

That makes things easier. This guy has a clear goal and a far-reaching plan. The Emerald Leaf Rare Animal Zoo is obviously just a stepping stone for the little guy.

As for stepping stones, these ambitious guys are quite clear about them.

In order to be able to invest in higher platforms in the future, they will actually perform very well in the springboard industry.

After all, this is the era of the Federation.

The connection through the magic crystal terminal, along with the Federation's absolute military power to suppress everything, altered the former ecological environment.

The old business model of exploiting one's former employer, then jumping to a completely unfamiliar country and starting a new life is no longer as effective.

Go talk to the networked patrol officers investigating the network, and talk to the high-penetration magic crystal cannons of the military magic crystal armor.

There are quite a few people who can still do it, but they need someone to provide support from a higher position.

In other words, their initial trip to that place was nothing more than a conspiracy.

This was also the suspicion Aaron once had about Red Dragon, but after meeting him, he dispelled that suspicion.

The air of poverty cannot be faked.

So, unless you're prepared to dedicate your entire life to a particular industry.

Otherwise, for a better future, seeking a win-win situation with a stepping stone is the choice that most smart people would make.

Aaron believes that the zoo is just a stepping stone for this little red dragon, after all, he is only twenty years old.

Once he reaches near-adulthood, he will go to higher and farther places to seek better jobs to support his growth.

This growth will continue until the benefits of growth become less than those of launching conspiracies and pulling off big heists.

Yes, Aaron still doesn't believe in this little red dragon.

He still felt that the little guy was an evil creature, with boundless ambition, ridiculously strong action, and an unfathomable bottom line.

He had reason to believe that the little guy had prepared quite a few backup plans before meeting him.

This absolutely includes, but is not limited to, threatening to blow him up along with the zoo.

But he also believed that the profits from the Green Leaf Rare Animals Zoo were simply not enough to satisfy the wicked little fellow's appetite.

Therefore, if the threat is too great, it becomes no threat at all.

As for when the other side will launch their schemes and tricks?
Aaron estimated that it would take at least several hundred years. Given his current poverty, it would take him at least several hundred years to reach the top.

Centuries later, he'll be dead, so why bother with this?

Birth, aging, sickness, and death are all predetermined by nature. The future should be left to future generations to handle; it has nothing to do with an old man like him.

If a druid can't even see through the cycle of life and death, then there's no point in talking about protecting nature.

"Hey you new guy over there, give me two regular orders from this table. Just tell the boss, 'Druid's regular order' is fine!"

Aaron yelled at the two-headed ogre over there, then turned to Loren and smiled.
"It's the first staff dinner. Can you please consider me being an older person and let me eat something vegetarian?"

Loren was taken aback by these words. He knew that he had been accepted by the other party, and he smiled with a slightly relaxed expression, saying...
"Of course, no problem. I haven't asked you yet what the top ten must-eat vegetarian dishes are in Cuiye City."

"Well, I have to tell you all about this..."

As the sun began to set, the enjoyable dinner party came to an end.

After a hearty meal and drinks, Loren watched in astonishment as the great druid began to hawk his wares at the top of his lungs, going from street to street.

"Healing, plant care, animal care – free healing, plant care, and animal care from the Archdruid!"

"My God!"

Loren was certain that this was the most distinctive professional he had ever met in his limited life.

Judging from the reactions of those around him, and the group of neighbors who came out of the house carrying potted plants, cats, and dogs, this was clearly not the first time he had done this.

"Is this what a good person is? It's terrifying."

Loren watched the other person's departing figure with a sigh.

There was no one like this in the city of Linyue where he used to live.

It's possible, but Loren didn't encounter it.

The rain is heavy on the streets, but it doesn't nourish rootless grass.

Moreover, the densely packed residential buildings in the lower part of Linyue City would mean that even if it rained, the rain would run along the walls and disappear before it even hit the ground.

This may explain why the lower city area of ​​Greenleaf City is much better developed and has a better environment than that of Linyue City.

"But at least I got the job. In two days, once the venue renovations are finished, I can go report for duty."

Loren felt overjoyed and prepared to get up and leave, but was stopped by Sika and Sidang.

"friend."

"You haven't paid yet."

"friend."

The two heads talked back and forth, making Loren feel that he might have overestimated something.

"Didn't that old man pay?"

Loren asked through gritted teeth, a hint of anger in his voice.

"No."

He said you pay.

When both heads opened their mouths at the same time, Loren instantly felt like he was being toyed with.

A good person? Good my ass!

How could Old Deng be so mean!

In the distance, the druid, who had already walked away, seemed to be uttering a shout with a hint of the joy of a successful prank.

(End of this chapter)