"Now, now, you're my employee, but since you call me Master, I'll give you a chance. This is no easy path, Shadowless Footsteps is bitter training. The elixir will strengthen your body. Still want this?"Justin knew the perils from experience. Though coarse, Tiger was loyal. Justin didn't want him hurt.Tiger hesitated, then knelt solemnly, holding out the items. "Master, I wish to grow strong, to rise above others so none may bully me again. I don't want to remain just another petty crook.""Very well. Starting tomorrow, apply the elixir each morning during practice. I'll check your progress in one week." Justin dismissed Tiger and sorted the ingredients himself before people carried in tables, chairs, and appliances to improve the shop. He would redecorate properly later. This street food stall would be his, someday.The two girls busied themselves with Justin, while the old lady prepared skewers behind them. The rich, tempting aroma made the three youngsters' mouths water, invigora
He strode out the door, heading straight for the car. With Kyle already gone home to his wife, Justin had no choice but to get into Robert Burns' car, taking the passenger seat that Robert opened courteously for him.Robert then walked around to the other side, dismissively directing his driver to cede the wheel to him. The chauffeur gawked in astonishment - never before had he seen Robert open a door or offer to drive for another. But considering this man might save the young master's life, such exceptional treatment was understandable.Before long they arrived at the hospital. When Justin emerged from the operating room, it was already past noon. But he did not come out alone - trailing behind in a patient gown yet looking hale and hearty was Stephen Burns, as if nothing had been wrong with him at all.At this sight, everyone present froze in shock, eyes bulging and jaws dropping to the floor. The old hospital director looked especially stunned, his eyes threatening to pop out of th
Seeing Justin's determination to leave, Robert could only reluctantly send him off, escorting him all the way to the hospital entrance. He even opened the car door himself, instructing his driver to safely deliver Justin back to the food street.Watching the casual, amiable exchange, the onlookers' worldviews were overturned once more. What made this young man so special that even Robert Burns opened car doors for him? They gazed enviously, oblivious that such treatment was perfectly normal for Justin.Under the driver's escort, Justin finally returned to the food street, only to find chaos erupting outside the skewer shop. A gang of petty thugs surrounded the entrance, led by a fat, vulgar woman shouting loudly.Sensing trouble, Justin immediately approached. Pushing through the crowd, the scene he found ignited fury - the shop's three workers had been knocked down, bearing no wounds but splattered with filthy slop. The ingredients he'd brought from the supermarket were also strewn a
"Mr. Wilson, I'm Trevor, a Nova City market inspector. We received reports of malicious competition and property damage here. I'm ordered to investigate this severe situation. Please tell me what happened."Without wasting words, Justin stepped aside to let them view the damage inside.Trevor was no fool - he was just going through the motions. Now he had to keep up the act until the right moment to cease it."Yes, the destruction does seem quite severe. Please remain calm, we need to understand what occurred." He turned to the watching vendors. "Does anyone know what happened here? Please speak up freely, I guarantee your safety. Don't worry about anything."There were righteous folk in the crowd who recounted the full story, from before Justin returned to his forceful blow just now.Even without acting, hearing this ignited fury in Trevor. This widow and orphan already had it hard, yet that woman showed no mercy, ceaselessly maligning them as hags and vixens. Scum like her deserved
Robert's offer was crafty but well-meaning. He saw a juicy opportunity and wanted part of the action. Fine by Justin - they were businessmen after all. Getting rich together was the way.After some discussion, the old lady soon fried up a batch of kebabs with the newly delivered ingredients and brought them over to the two. She also prepared a few bottles of beer for each of them - the best she could offer her guests in this place.Justin dug in voraciously, uncaring of manners. He was starving. The combination of beer and piping hot kebabs was sheer bliss.To his surprise, he noticed a hand reaching for the kebabs beside him. It was none other than Robert Burns, who was eating and drinking with total abandon, no trace of his usual boss persona.Perhaps noticing Justin's puzzled yet curious glance, Robert spoke up, "What? Why are you looking at me like that? Is it weird for me to eat like this? Oh I see, you probably think that as a big boss, I would never deign to eat such simple foo
The question was just too sudden. Their relationship was only beginning to bud, yet he was asking about marriage already? How could Justin explain the situation with the two girlfriends still waiting for him at home? Who knew if that revelation might get him killed? Best not go there for now. He'd have to find the right time to clarify matters in the future."Uncle, Cindy and I are still young. I have not thought about marriage yet. You know I'm still in school and busy with work, so I don't have time to consider this right now," Justin said gently. Hearing this, Chase Garcia's expression dimmed slightly, but he patted Justin on the shoulder and said, "I understand, it is too soon for you two to get married. But remember, Cindy is your girl now. You must not let her down. And you need to make this decision sooner than later. Otherwise if she gets pregnant, it will lead to gossip. Your aunt and I are old folks, we don't mind the chatter, but Cindy would be hurt!"Justin nearly fell ov
Just then, a large group of people suddenly emerged from the airport exit, flanked front and back by thirty something bodyguards aggressively shoving people aside while shouting loudly."Move aside! Out of the way! Don't block our path, you fans! Even if you sell everything you own, you still can't afford compensation."Despite the bodyguards' harsh admonishments, the crazy fans' enthusiasm could not be dampened. Even as they were shoved aside, the fans continued screaming with faces pressed close, some females were even knocked down yet crawled right back up without anger, shrieking loudly as before.Seeing this scene, Kyle frowned and asked: "Mr. Wilson, this can't be Miss Rice right? I've never seen her make such a scene, let alone act so arrogantly."Justin had guessed long ago this was not Sydney Rice's entourage, because no matter where she went, Sydney was always polite to others, never uttering a foul word, let alone acting tyrannically like this.The truth soon revealed itsel
On the other side, Justin smilingly approached Sydney Rice. Recognizing him, they started chatting:"Oh my, Miss Superstar, you really kept me waiting. Do you know I've been here since morning?" Justin joked dramatically. After all, white lies never hurt anyone.Hearing this, Sydney's pretty face flushed as she apologized embarrassedly: "I'm so sorry for the long wait. My flight was delayed, and I had to get luggage from the back...sorry for making you wait.""And you are, Sir?"Just then, the elderly man Sydney was assisting looked at Justin confusedly and asked.Sydney quickly introduced them: "Grandpa, this is Justin, the miraculous healer I told you about. Thank you, Dr. Justin, for curing me last time, and advising Grandpa against those medicines. You saved his life, we're truly indebted."The old man immediately tried to bow deeply in gratitude, but Justin quickly stopped him. The elder could be his grandfather. Having him bow publicly would be utterly inappropriate."Please don