Then, if we only need to conduct investigations among the crowd of bystanders and racing drivers, we should be able to make some progress...especially to check the outsiders among these people.

Of course, Ariel also knew that even such an inspection would feel like finding a needle in a haystack, but things always had to be done. Before the true situation of the thief could not be determined, some screening work could only be done first.

He raised his head and looked at the setting sun that had gradually sunk behind the Evermian Mountains. The entire Pelican City was enveloped by the red and transparent fire cloud at first, and gradually became blown by the cool night breeze.

Ariel took a deep breath and was thankful that she could still "easily" serve as the mayor of Pelican City here this summer.

At the same time, he also asked casually: "As the chief of security, how do you feel about doing this? Are there any difficulties?"

When Ariel asked this question, Ji Lian, who originally had a relaxed look on his face, was slightly stunned. Then, after thinking about it for a moment, he said -

"President, if it's really difficult to say... there's one thing I don't know whether to talk about or not."

Hearing that there was something wrong with Cream's tone, Ariel turned her head, looked at Cream who looked a little worried now, and asked, "What's the difficulty? Tell me about it?"

Ji Lian's face showed a little embarrassment, but then, as if he had made up his mind, he said -

"Now our city is developing better and better, and we are making more and more money. But President, look at my salary... and the salary of the security team I accepted... are they a bit low?

"

At this point, Ariel suddenly looked at Cream in front of her with a very surprised expression.

At the same time, I also thought about the salary of this assassin at this time - two gold coins per month.

Although this salary is very rich compared to the Pelican City five or six years ago, but for the current Pelican City...

But, a salary increase?

Even if Ji Lian is his best employee, but...a salary increase?

Didn't this assassin say that he was loyal to him before? Didn't he say that he would sacrifice his life for himself? Remember that when he first joined the Mermaid Song, he even had a spirit of dedication that he would even risk his life for the guild. But now, he

How dare you ask yourself to increase your wages?!

Where is the previous dedication?!

What about the promises made before?!

What about the kind of simple soul that was so sincerely convinced by him before that he was willing to help him work even if he didn't pay him?!

.........Obviously, this assassin's soul is dirty.

Ariel felt very sad...sad that this man who was supposed to be so loyal, so pure, and so sincere to her was now starting to use his own brains...and even wanted to use dirty money to compare him and herself.

, and the relationship between him and the guild...Does this man have no love anymore? It is really sad and lamentable...

Although Ariel's heart was already filled with ups and downs, and she had even envisioned the assassin's "despicable idea" of embezzling her property countless times in her mind, she still tried her best to show a calm attitude on the surface.

It is a bad habit for employees to ask for a salary increase. Asking for a salary increase when the Pelican City is still in turmoil is even more selfish behavior that harms others and benefits oneself.

But even if Ariel thinks so deeply in her mind, she still needs to know some deeper reasons.

After all, once Cream’s salary is increased, will other guild members also want to increase their salary? If so, will the security team established by Cream also need to increase their funding? If they increase their salary, will other government employees also ask for it?

Salary increase?

If you think about it from the perspective of a businessman, you would certainly want all employees to earn the lowest income and do the most tiring work.

But thinking about what I said when I criticized the mulled cheese...sigh, that's all.

"Okay, I'll think about it."

Ariel waved her hand and said perfunctorily——

"If it is really necessary, I need to make a detailed plan, and then make overall arrangements and advance step by step. You are my most capable subordinate, and I will not let my good subordinates suffer."

With Ariel's "promise", Cream's face immediately filled with a smile.

It was precisely because of Ariel's "promise" that Ji Lian opened his mouth and casually said some "interesting" things...

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"Please...please! Don't fight anymore...please let me go...let me go!"

At the end of the game, the entire Pelican City was enveloped in the summer night again.

As the noise of the day gradually dissipates, in some corners of this quiet and peaceful Pelican City, disgusting noises are emitted, as if a group of cockroaches are living there.

Flash had a cigarette in his mouth, and the corners of his eyebrows were slightly raised.

He glanced at the man squatting in the dark corner in front of him, covered in scars, curled up into a ball and constantly begging for mercy, but he looked very disgusted. He shrugged, lit the cigarette with the fire in his palm, took a strong drag, and said -

"Let you go? I never said I won't let you go, right? As long as you hand over all the money you should pay, it will be too late for the brothers to treat you as a brother. How could it become like this?"

While talking, Fleish took another puff of cigarette and squatted in front of the man. He blew the smoke ring in his mouth directly on the poor man's face, greeted the other members of the Thunder Army on both sides, and said -

—

"Brothers are here just to make a living. If you are happy, we will be happy too. Come on, brothers don't want to make things too big, right?"

Faced with the threat of Flash, the man said tremblingly: "But...but...I...have no money...I really have no money! Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong

……!Let me go please!"

Seeing that this man still looked so "stubborn", Fleish frowned, sighed helplessly, stood up, and said slowly: "It seems you don't plan to pay back the money, brother?"

Let’s cut off one of his little fingers first.”

Immediately, the members of the Thunder Army on the side pulled out the daggers from their waists, and other members on both sides stepped forward to clamp the man.

"No, no, no! Don't! Don't! Master! I... I can promise you anything! Please don't! I will give! I will give you any money! As long as... as long as you think I have anything else I can use in exchange for money

If you come to give it, I will give it to you!"

The men of the Thunder Army stopped, as if they were familiar with the road and knew when to threaten and when to stop.

But Fleish laughed at this moment. He turned his head, looked at the man, and said with a smile: "You finally figured it out?"

The man looked sad and nodded repeatedly: "I understand...I understand everything! I will give you the money...but...but I really don't have any money...! If you are willing to give me some time...

Even if I borrow it! Steal it! Go grab it!"

"No, no, no, it doesn't need to be so troublesome. Pelican City is currently engaged in public security management. Our Thunder Army is under the banner of Pelican City. We can't cause trouble to the Earl just because of something as trivial as asking you for money."

Fleish shook his head very simply. He squatted in front of the pressed man again, took a puff of his cigarette, and said with a smile——

"It's easy to pay back the money. I remember your wife is pretty pretty, right? Besides, you have a very cute daughter, right?"

As soon as he mentioned his family, the man immediately started twitching all over.

Fleisch looked like he was used to it and continued: "Don't worry, although your wife is a bit old, some customers still like her look like this. As for your daughter, she can also be sold for a good price.

.And I think this is also a relief for you. I remember you complained before that it was hard to support your wife and daughter, right?"

The man's eyes began to flicker, and his tone became groveling: "But...but...don't...they...they are my love...don't..."

However, Fleisch seemed not to hear such a voice at all, and continued: "Let me tell you some good news. Recently, some customers have just taken a liking to your wife and daughter and want to buy them to be his wives and daughters.

Do you think, instead of letting your wife and daughter follow a useless person like you, wouldn't it be better for them to have a better destination? On the other hand, you know what? That customer is willing to give you this number."

With that said, Fleish waved his hand in front of the man. Seeing the price indicated by Fleish, the expression on the man's face suddenly changed from nervous and scared to surprised.

Seeing the change in the other party's expression, Flesh also smiled and said: "How is it? Fair, right? After completing this business, you can not only pay off all the debts, but also have a balance. If you can use these

If you can make up for it with money...then you can get your wife and daughter back and let them live a good life with you. Isn't this good?"

Listening to Fleish's narration, the expression on the man's face began to change completely. Seeing this, Fleish winked at the Thunder soldiers on both sides, and everyone stopped suppressing him and let him think on his own.

.

what's the result?

The result is very good.

For "all aspects", it's fine.

When Flash happily went to Mermaid Song the next day with a bag full of money, he looked at Ariel with a smile and handed over all the money called "gamble money" to her.
Chapter completed!