Crossover Anime: This is an izakaya, but you're treating it like a brothel.

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"Yes, as long as they get a taste of success, those people will definitely take advantage of it..." Fan.

Chapter 157 Aoba: Oh no! I've become a mafia boss!!!

Seeing this, Aoba waited on the side until Mrs. Yuihama finished talking about the matter.

However, it was probably because Aoba's outfit today was quite eye-catching, plus there was also the equally flamboyant Sonoko Suzuki next to her.

As soon as he appeared, the two elderly women next to him stood up and greeted Qingye with smiles:

"Little Green Leaf is here to buy groceries again."

Although Aoba frequented Mrs. Yuihama's stall every day, he also often bought things from other stalls in the market.

Therefore, many vendors in this market know him.

Upon realizing he had been discovered, he quickly nodded in return.

"Good morning, ladies, Mrs. Yuihama."

"Xiao Qingye looks very handsome today."

"That's right, that's right. Yuihama, we're leaving now. Little Aoba, come to Grandma's stall later."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two elderly women returned to their stalls.

Mrs. Yuihama's worried expression vanished, replaced by a cheerful smile:

"Is Xiao Qingye going on a date today? He looks so cool!"

Then, she looked at Suzuki Sonoko, who was looking around at Aoba, and asked, "Is this Aoba's... friend?"

"more or less."

Aoba nodded.

Sonoko Suzuki, standing nearby, seemed like a large, imposing golden retriever, curious about many of the items on the stall.

Pinch here, touch there

He doesn't seem like the kind of heir cultivated by a large conglomerate at all.

In addition, she was wearing a very urban business suit today, and when she bent over, the collar of her clothes instantly tightened, creating a very attractive scene.

Aoba could only pretend not to see, silently standing beside her to block the view of others, selecting vegetables from the stall, and asking:

"Madam seemed a little unhappy just now. Did something happen to her?"

"Ah~"

Mrs. Yuihama, who had always been cheerful, shook her head and sighed softly:

"Doing business is never smooth sailing. Last night, something happened at the market near Toyama Park. The farmers' cooperative said they need to relocate the merchants here. They came over, took a look at many good locations in the market, and discussed relocation with us..."

"Oh?"

Aoba paused, holding the cabbage, and frowned slightly.

"No compensation for relocation?"

"The farmers' association said that even if we relocate to another good location, we will still need to pay a deposit, so there will be no compensation."

Mrs. Yuihama suddenly smiled sadly:

"It's really nothing serious, these kinds of things are inevitable in business... Xiao Qingye is dressed so beautifully today, are you going on a date?"

Aoba's brows relaxed in realization; as an izakaya owner, he knew all too well about this kind of thing.

However, seeing Mrs. Yuihama abruptly change the subject, he didn't press further, but left it as a thought, and chuckled:

"Today is the Toyonosaki Cultural Festival, madam, have you forgotten? You even gave me a ticket before."

Mrs. Yuihama took the vegetables from Aoba's hand, paused for a moment, then sighed softly in realization:

Is today a cultural festival?

"No wonder... Yui told me not to be late today. I was wondering why she was so eager to go to school today."

The wife patted her head in self-reproach; how could she forget something so important?

Aoba picked up all the things, stood up and said:

"I have to go to school soon, so don't worry, honey..."

After all, it was something I had already agreed to, so there was no need to say anything more.

"Thank you so much, Aoba. Oh, and could you please give this to Yui for me?"

Mrs. Yuihama got up and took out a packed lunchbox from behind her.

"That child ran so fast today that he forgot to bring his lunch."

"I will bring it."

Aoba nodded, just as she was about to pay.

But Mrs. Yui stopped her, saying, "Aoba has already helped me a lot, so it's free today."

"Huh?! How can that be?"

"It's getting late, Xiao Qingye, you should hurry to school."

Before Aoba could refuse, Mrs. Yui waved to the two of them and then lowered her head to tidy up her stall.

Aoba looked down at the things she was carrying, feeling somewhat helpless.

I just turned my head.

Sonoko Suzuki, who was just here, ran off to other vendors and got into an argument.

"Boss, how dare you try to scam me!"

Sonoko Suzuki angrily pointed at the mackerel that had already turned belly up in the bucket.

"Hey, miss, please take a good look. This fish was just jumping around a moment ago. You touched it, so if you didn't kill it, who did?"

The shop owner was a middle-aged woman about the same age as Mrs. Yuihama, and she started pointing and gesturing at Sonoko Suzuki.

"You all come and judge this! She killed the fish and won't admit it!"

"How can you bully people like this!"

The shop owner not only grabbed Suzuki Sonoko's arm, but also shouted to passersby and other vendors.

"That was a dead fish to begin with..."

"What dead fish! You're not letting you leave until you explain yourself clearly today!"

Sonoko Suzuki blushed as she retorted, but she was no match for the shop manager's burly arms.

His clothes were instantly stained with a pungent fishy smell.

"You're so young, why aren't you learning good things? You're stealing dead fish instead!"

"I told you I didn't!"

"Compensate!"

No matter how Sonoko Suzuki explained or refuted, the shop owner remained relentless, throwing a tantrum to the fullest extent.

More and more people gathered around to watch the spectacle.

The pointing and whispering of many people made Sonoko Suzuki's face turn bright red.

"I'll pay you whatever it costs!"

Unable to tolerate this unreasonable behavior any longer, she opted for the easiest solution – the power of money.

"Hmph! Good that you admit it. The total is... thirty thousand yen!"

30,000 yen!?

Sonoko Suzuki's eyes widened. Just because she was rich didn't mean she was stupid!

"You're ripping me off!" (For super-exciting novels, visit Feilu Novel Network!)

"I've been here for over ten years, and this has always been the price!" The shop owner showed absolutely no mercy, gripping Suzuki Sonoko's arm tightly. "Thirty thousand yen, not a penny less!"

"This is forced buying and selling..."

"Hey! You killed my fish first, and now you're blaming me? Dressed like a respectable person, you're probably some kind of mixed-race criminal..."

boom!

The words have not yet fallen.

Two or three tattooed guys kicked over a fish bucket next to them.

Many mackerel were belly up, staring at the ceiling with dead fish eyes.

"Who dares to overturn my stall!"

The shop owner shouted angrily, but as soon as she turned her head, her fierce, tigress-like voice immediately subsided.

Even the passersby and other vendors who were watching the commotion scattered like birds and beasts.

"Manager Shidao, it's time to pay the stall fee for this month."

The guy in the lead was wearing sunglasses. He tilted his head back and slightly lowered his chin as he glanced at the two of them, his hands in his pockets, completely unconcerned.

Ishijima quickly released Suzuki Sonoko's arm, a fawning smile on his face, "Boss Akagi, I'm coming!"

After saying that, he glared fiercely at Sonoko Suzuki: "Hurry up and give me the money!"

"hiss..."

Sonoko Suzuki frowned and stepped back, clutching her arm that had just been pulled; it was clearly in pain.

"Don't even think about running!"

Ishijima gave another warning, then quickly took out a pre-prepared envelope from the shop and humbly handed it to the man named Akagi.

"Boss Red Demon, please keep this safe."

After taking the money, he immediately turned to look at Suzuki Sonoko and Aoba who were walking over, his eyes filled with surprise and sarcasm:

"No wonder she's dressed so nicely, she's a kept woman."