Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

"Please speak, boss."

Liu Zheng was not surprised.

"Come with me to take my family to the church of the Church of Suffering."

Anko said.

"no problem."

He readily agreed.

“Marianne, bring the children down.”

Anke glanced at Liu Zheng's expression, then at the calico cat purring beside him, and finally made up his mind to shout to the second floor.

Marian hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to trust her husband's judgment.

As his wife and two daughters came downstairs, Anke kept observing Liu Zheng's gaze.

All he saw was calm.

Only when he saw his youngest daughter's woolly curly hair did this stranger show a slight smile.

“This is my wife Marian, this is my eldest daughter Nia, and this is my youngest daughter Nina.”

Anke breathed a sigh of relief and then quickly introduced himself.

"Good evening, Your Excellency, and two beautiful ladies."

Liu Zheng stood up and bowed.

Good evening, sir.

Marianne and her two daughters also bowed very politely.

"Marianne, go get this gentleman something to eat. Liu Zheng, what would your cat companion like to eat?"

Anke asked.

"Just like me."

Liu Zheng said.

“Okay. Nia, go help your mother.”

Anko gave the instructions.

"It's really troublesome."

He said politely.

"It's nothing. It's precisely at times like these that we should maintain proper hospitality. That's what distinguishes us from wild animals."

Anke said in a deep voice.

“Very insightful. Well then, boss, while we wait, let’s finish purchasing ‘Uncle Pepper’.”

Liu Zheng said.

"So eager? Why don't we finish our meal first and then talk about it?"

Anke advised.

"Let's finish this first. I won't have an appetite if the work isn't done."

“But the wine cellar is underground. If you and I both go down there, I’m afraid wild animals might break in.”

Anke had no choice but to tell the truth.

"Oh, don't worry about that, the salmon will take care of the house."

Liu Zheng said.

You mean this cat?

Anke looked at the calico cat curled up in a ball and said with difficulty.

He wondered if the stranger across from him had gone mad.

That's right. If they weren't crazy, who would climb over the city wall to come in and buy things at a time like this?

"That's right. Salmon, give the boss a job."

Liu Zheng shouted.

"Meow (Give me some dried fish)~"

The calico cat meowed.

"Here you go."

He took a small dried fish out of his pocket and held it to the calico cat's mouth.

The calico cat snatched the dried fish in its mouth and then raised its paw slightly.

"Den!"

There was a muffled sound.

Anke didn't see anything happen before the corner of the table was neatly cut into several pieces and fell to the ground.

"Sigh~"

Anke gasped.

He initially thought that the stranger calling a cat a companion was just a personal preference, but he didn't expect it to be based on something he actually did.

If it weren't for the fact that the cat looked perfectly normal, he would have suspected that it was actually a peculiar pale beast.

"Are you relieved now, boss?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Don't worry, I'm relieved."

Anke said reluctantly.

"Let's go to the wine cellar now."

"Okay, okay. This way."

Anke had only taken a few steps when he suddenly turned back.

Sure enough, his youngest daughter, Nina, had already eagerly walked over to the calico cat.

"Nina! Don't disturb this Mr. Cat."

He said sternly.

If someone scratches it, it won't be as simple as just spraying some medicine.

“Actually, it’s Ms. Cat. But your father is right, salmon don’t like strangers touching them. I’ll introduce you two when I get back.”

Liu Zheng said gently.

"Ok."

Nina stopped in her tracks, pouting, and then squatted down, watching the calico cat lick its paws with longing eyes.

"I'm sorry, I spoil them too much and have failed to discipline them properly."

Anke said embarrassedly.

"It's okay, I think it's great. Seeing such a cute girl in a place like this makes my rationality level seem to rise."

He shook his head.

Although he didn't understand the terminology Liu Zheng used, An Ke still felt his goodwill and felt much more at ease.

Sure enough, not all outsiders were despicable; there were also kind and friendly people who were like friends to the Anko family.

After the Pale Night ends, we can persuade Mr. Liu Zheng to move to Atlanta as well. His family can make more friends, and Mr. Liu Zheng can enjoy a more stable life.

Anke couldn't even imagine what kind of place could send two such formidable employees out to make purchases, and with such severe punishments imposed upon them.

While pondering this, Anke led Liu Zheng to the underground wine cellar.

“These are all ‘Pepper Uncles’.”

He pointed to the wine barrels placed against the right wall.

How much would ten barrels cost?

Liu Zheng asked.

"These wines are free to you as long as you can get my family safely to the church of the Church of Suffering."

Anke said through gritted teeth.

"No need, it's all the restaurant's money anyway. Is this enough?"

He pulled a gold coin the size of a finger from his pocket.

This was given to the calico cat by the white-feathered chicken, and then the calico cat gave it to him.

After all, it's quite astonishing for a cat to pay the bill before knowing the situation here.

"That's way too much, there's absolutely no need for so many."

Anke quickly said.

"It's alright, we'll just exchange the rest for local currency. When we make the purchases, you can help us settle the bill and maybe even help us negotiate a better price."

Liu Zheng blinked, then tossed the gold to him.

"It's easy to talk about."

Anke hurriedly accepted the gold, then smiled obsequiously.

At the same time, he felt a deep sense of unease.

It was as if he wasn't in a terrifying, pale night, but rather on an ordinary night, earnestly discussing business with a major client who had come from afar.

"Then please go out first."

Liu Zheng said.

"Oh? Don't you need my help to move the wine?"

Anko said unexpectedly.

"No need, I have special moving techniques. This is a trade secret, and you'd better not peek."

He shook his head.

"Okay, okay, I definitely won't peek."

Anco quickly backed out of the wine cellar, then closed the door and leaned against it.

His curiosity was driving him crazy, but he ultimately didn't turn around.

If he were still young, he would definitely be unable to resist secretly watching, no matter what the price he had to pay.

But Anco is different now, because he is now not only a husband, but also a father.

"boom!"

The loud impact interrupted his thoughts.

Anco stared wide-eyed in fear, for the sound of the impact did not come from the wine cellar, but from the ground.

Chapter 249 Liu Zheng: My body is very strong.

"Marian!"

Anko called out his wife's name and rushed out of the cellar.

Even after witnessing the cat's strength, he was still uneasy.

After all, his most precious family is outside.

When Anco arrived at the front hall, he saw the broken-down door and barrels of wine rolling around.

However, he did not see the bloody and mangled scene he had expected.

The front hall was spotless, without a trace of blood.