The famous detective in the comic world

Chapter 240 Always Neutral
"... what important principle?"

"Gaslamp Bazaar never does anything that damages the public interest of New York." The Laughing Shark stared at him, and replied with a grinning voice: "We will not help make New York a mess. Whether it affects reputation , or create a turbulent society ... that hinders business and shakes our foundations."

"What counts as damaging the public interest in New York? You still sell all kinds of explosives, poisons, etc., don't you think they can cause major harm?"

"Yes, we will sell these things. We never ask and have no control over what the customer does after they buy it-but in the case of Rhino Potion, we know what you are going to do with it when we buy it , so we won't be selling it...for now. We're buying this batch just to collect and support Osborne's new invention at this stage, not to participate in this party. After a while, things gradually calmed down, and we will Will allow it to begin circulating at Gaslamp Fair."

"Only now, the rhino potion will sell well! After a while, everyone will know its true effect, and they won't be fooled. How many people will buy it? If you participate now and join the plan, not only can you I made a lot of money in the wind, and when Osborne Group has new products in the future, I will provide them to you at a preferential price as soon as possible."

"Thank you very much, but I insist that this destroys the tradition of the gaslight market." The smiling shark was unmoved: "It's still the same sentence, please understand. We look forward to more cooperation in the future, but the spread of harm is so harmful A huge addictive drug that goes against our usual business ethics."

"But you have been selling the blood rock strengthening potion, right?"

"That's not necessarily true. As long as it doesn't take too much, the damage to the body is completely within the controllable range." The smiling shark grinned: "But the madness that the rhino potion can cause is beyond imagination."

"Don't you also sell hallucinogenic drugs that can control people?"

"Its effect is clear, everyone knows it." Smiling Shark chuckled: "But the current effect of rhino potion, many people don't know it? You don't want us to tell customers clearly. This, That's the difference...Of course, we will also put rhino potions on the shelves in the future, so don't worry."

That's it, I understand...

He Nan frowned.

Smiling Shark is indeed the kind of businessman with principles.

...if he's telling the truth.

But he probably didn't refuse to sell and spread the rhino potion because of the so-called "harming the business ethics of the gas lamp market".

It may well just be that he doesn't want to take sides.

If he joins the action, then he will show that he has one heart with Osborne.

He doesn't necessarily care about social morality, but he certainly cares about the survival of the Gaslight Fair.

In the eyes of the smiling shark, if Gaslamp Mart participated in the struggle for power in New York, it would definitely suffer.

He feels that the only way to protect this place is to do business here quietly no matter how the outside world fluctuates, and try to make all forces have needs for him.

No matter which side you stand on, you may be eliminated.

Only with complete neutrality can we stand firm no matter who the winner is.

…However, there may also be an end to this approach.

It is isolation and helplessness that leads to extinction.

This depends on whether the gas lamp market can grasp the interests of all parties.

He Nan felt that even the Avengers probably had business with Gaslamp Bazaar.

... To a certain extent, the smiling shark is the best at playing cards.

The way he plays cards is...

... not on the table.

As long as you don't play cards, you can't lose.

As for whether you will be kicked out?What do you do when someone forces you to fight?
... These problems are what he has to deal with.

"So, Master Smiling Shark must not give this face today?"

"Don't mention anything shameful, it's too serious." Smiling Shark said with a chuckle: "...I respect your gang and Lord Red Hood very much, and of course the same for our trusted Mayor Osborne. We I also look forward to the wonderful cooperation in the future. Because of this, Gaslamp Market will try our best to help you within the scope of our principles. But please understand that a small force like us really does not have the ability to participate in too much competition. We appreciate it Yes, but a principle is a principle. The Gaslight Fair is going to go on, and I can't let it be ruined by an old shark, can I...?"

"...Okay, Lord Smiling Shark." The leading emissary sighed: "We will convey your words truthfully. But if you change your mind..."

"—But if, we will talk again at that time... well, since we have reached a consensus... let's not talk about these serious things." The eyes of the smiling shark can't see the focus at all, but From any angle, you can feel that he is looking at you: "Send these distinguished guests to rest. Don't forget to let them choose a favorite gift each when they leave."

"How embarrassing is this, Lord Smiley Shark? We are just here to convey the meaning of the adults."

"Please accept it, it's just a small gift... Gaslamp Market has always been extremely generous to distinguished guests, and this is also our principle." When the smiling shark said this, he grinned again - He Nan felt that he might Trying to put on a kind smile, but it only makes that face more scary.

Thus, everyone was sent out of the room under the leadership of the guards.

And the smiling shark just sat on the chair on the high platform, surrounded by sharks, watching them leave with a sinister smile.

...Although He Nan felt that nothing would happen, but seeing him off with this smile, he always felt that there was some kind of conspiracy.

It seemed that something very cruel would happen next.

...like feeding them to sharks.

After all, that face really affects social interaction.

He Nan felt that if he didn't look so scary, getting along with him would definitely not be so stressful.

As a gangster, it is good to have a certain deterrent effect.

But it's a bit embarrassing if it's too strong.

You may not want to express your aura so strongly, and you may not want your attitude to appear to be testing the pressure.

...But the other party will misunderstand when they look at your expression.

He Nan felt that maybe the smiling shark should find a way to change its face.

Get a hood or something...

...No, I can't hide the feeling.

After all, that head is deformed, that's all.

The presence of the partial mouth and so many sharp teeth is too high to be added.Any headgear will deform.

Fortunately, they managed to get out.

The guards were actually leading them to the restaurant, too.

……Dining room.

He Nan looked at the word and sweated.

I always feel like I'm going to eat us...

No no no, probably not.

(End of this chapter)