Chapter 257: The Fastest Way to Make Money in History
Chapter 257: The Fastest Way to Make Money in History
"Mr. Joseph?!"
Unaware of Leon’s current plans, Agatha recognized Leon by the tuft of yellow hair on his and Yuhua’s heads. She couldn’t help but be somewhat surprised as she said, "We haven’t seen each other for just a day, but the change is... quite significant..."
Not only significant, but also quite expensive. This outfit alone would cover half a month’s salary at the Purification Bureau. A clothing store in a coastal town selling clothes at the same price as in the Capital City—totally absurd.
After internally complaining about the bizarre prices in Ankara, Leon responded with a smile, "It’s not much, really. I just changed my clothes."
Indeed, it was just a change of clothes, but your appearance now is so much more pleasing to the eye.
Recalling "Mr. Joseph’s" past attire and comparing it to his current look, Agatha couldn’t help but let a slight smile form on her lips, which she tried to suppress several times but failed.
"Go ahead and laugh if you want to."
Blinking his eyes and looking at the Princess who was trying hard not to laugh, Leon pondered his "character" while speaking in a tender, doting tone, "If my rose can bloom with a smile, then being laughed at by everyone is worth it."
"..."
Alright, it seems only your appearance has changed. Mr. Joseph is still the same Mr. Joseph.
Shaking her head in exasperation, Agatha, no longer a waitress and not needing to cater to customers, said, "Mr. Joseph, please don’t say such things. I am just myself, not anyone’s rose."
"The most beautiful rose in my heart."
"..."
This man is beyond help.
Looking at Leon, whose eyes were full of her, Agatha shook her head, giving up on trying to change him, and turned back to the job ads in the newspaper, preparing to find herself a job.
Noticing her gaze, Elijah, the male lead, felt a few transparent threads on his head tremble slightly. Then, as if struck by divine inspiration, he asked thoughtfully, "Right, Miss Agatha, shouldn’t you still be working at the Dockside Tavern? Why are you at the post office?"
"I’m unemployed."
After briefly explaining the situation, Agatha said with a hint of helplessness, "I don’t think I’ll be staying here for long, maybe just a couple of weeks, so I need a short-termjobButButBut these job ads are looking for long-term employees, and I don’t want to deceive anyone, so it’s a bit troublesome..."
A short-term job for a couple of weeks?
Hearing Agatha’s words, Elijah’s heart was suddenly stirred, recalling his own need for a tour guide. He decided to speak up, "How about"
"How about you come work for me?"
Knowing that Agatha was likely to lose her job,Leon had already been lurking for hours at the post office and used a prepared reason to"My parents left me a large fortune, but they died in a sea accident long ago. Now, only my grandmother and I are left, my grandmother, who is very ill and hopes to see, hopes I can get married soon, So... Could you help me by pretending to be my fiance for a few days?"
"Ah... That doesn’t sound good..."
Hearing Leon’s "hiring" arrangement, Agatha couldn’t help but bit her lips and said "Mr. Joseph, I don’t mind helping you, but I’ll be leaving in a few days, and that might be a problem."
"..."
"This... It might not be right."
"Leon sighed and said,
'Although I've always known that birth, aging, sickness, and death are thresholds one cannot surpass, I still hoped that my grandmother could leave without any regrets... Also, I'm truly sorry for all the harassment I've caused you recently.
When I started doing this, it was only to prevent others from harassing you, and I thought that if we got to know each other better, maybe you'd agree to be my... Ah...
I'm sorry, my... Miss Agatha, I was a bit selfish before. Regardless of whether you're willing to help this time, I won't bother you again in the future.'
'...'
So... Was all that effort in pursuing me to avoid harassment and also to reassure his grandmother?
Agatha, who also only had vague memories of events before the 'plot', couldn't help but soften her bright eyes upon learning of Leon's 'truth', which he had spent an entire night thinking about.
If that's the case, then Mr. Joseph, although... slightly odd, is indeed a good person and so filial. Should I just...
...'
'Young Master! Young Master Joseph!'
Just as Leon was about to deliver a 'Granny's Illness Punch' followed by a 'My Plight Palm', successfully executing a 'Short-Term Girlfriend's Eighteen Styles', leaving both of them dazed and confused, a finely-dressed butler hurried over, waddling his plump body from a distance.
Upon seeing 'Mr. Joseph', the fat butler's eyes lit up with joy. He rushed over, grabbed Leon's arm, and pleaded,
'I've finally found you... Quick! Please come home with me!
Your grandmother got into an argument with Mrs. Pomona from the neighboring manor over an Eastern silk scarf, and she even used a broom to spank her bottom until it swelled up. You must go home and talk some sense into her!'
Elijah: '?'
Agatha: '?!'
Leon: '...'
You son of a bitch! Last night, when I went to Joseph's house, you didn't even open the door for me, causing me to sleep on the streets. And now, you son of a bitch, you've recognized me as your young master, haven't you?
Glancing at the transparent thread on the fat butler's head, Leon knew that the 'King of Drama' was up to no good. Knowing he couldn't resist, Leon feigned anger and said,
'Why are you here? Didn't I tell you to take five hundred elite guards loyal only to me and go to the richest merchant guild in the nation, left to me by my grandfather, a great noble, to buy the most beautiful and worthy rose in the world for my Agatha?'
'...'
This bastard is taking advantage to change the setting!
Hearing Leon's response, which was not only self-serving but also entirely self-serving, the 'King of Drama', who was controlling everything, gnashed his teeth in anger. However, he couldn't do anything about Leon, who had the power to ruin the plot. He could only grudgingly accept the new setting Leon had given himself and didn't allow the fat butler to refute it.
Leon also knew when to stop, and instead of continuing to disrupt the plot, he did what a 'sidekick' should do. He gave the couple an awkward smile and then left the post office, feeling embarrassed and in pain. He went home to tally up the property he had just 'earned'.
As for the male and female leads left behind, they were stunned by this absurd twist and their newfound circumstances. They stood in silence for a while before the male lead, Elijah, spoke up,
'This Mr. Joseph... is quite an interesting fellow, huh?'
'Hmm...'
'Well, I plan to tour Ankara for two weeks. If you need a short-term job, how about being my tour guide?'
'Okay...'
The first act of 'The Twelve-Day Tour'—'Meeting at the Pub'—comes to an end.
(End of Chapter)"
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