Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 143 More Money Required

"Yes, Lord Toppa."

Seeing Topana's angry expression, the staff immediately put Sambo down.

At this moment, Old Sangbo was on the verge of tears, the red whip marks on his body were very conspicuous.

Why does he have to collect rewards wherever he goes?

"This way, Mr. Sambo!!"

The employee immediately gave a very standard "please," but the expression on his face was somewhat horrified.

When Sambo saw his action, he instantly trembled with fear.

Is there more to come? Are they going to release dungeon rewards?

Topa looked at him with disappointment and frustration.

She shook her head, stepped forward, and shook Sambo's hand in a friendly manner.

“Mr. Sambo, believe us, this is a misunderstanding.” Topa maintained his amiable smile.

"Misunderstanding? Are you sure?" Sangbo pointed to the red mark on his chest in shock.

Toppa coughed twice. "Of course, that person was a temporary worker and didn't know the rules."

"I'll open it for her in a bit."

"Huh? Lord Toppa? I'm a full-time employee, hired by HR. You're going to fire me? You'll have to pay n+2 more." The employee said earnestly.

Sambo glanced at the employees, then turned his gaze back to Topa.

The meaning in their eyes was self-evident.

"Sigh..." Topa sighed.

Next time, she absolutely has to choose the people herself!

Toppa waved his hand, and two company robots immediately came and pulled the employee away.

"Lord Toppa! That's not what you said before! Three years after three years, I've worked my ass off for the company for so long, you can't be heartless! Also, the company hasn't paid my social security yet..."

Topa sighed wearily.

Who are these people?

Sambo wasn't stupid; he had already figured out what was going on.

"Miss Topa, is that right? What do you want to see Old Sambo about? You can just say it directly..." Sambo coughed a few times.

Topa composed himself. "Alright, since you've put it that way, I'll get straight to the point, Mr. Sambo."

"I'm looking for you because I want to get close to someone named Eve. You should know her, right?"

“Eve? I know her very well,” Sambo said without hesitation. “She’s the one next to that guy when he grabbed me just now.”

Topa: ? ? ?

"What?" Topa looked bewildered and immediately waved for the robot to bring the employee back.

"Hmph? Miss Topa, I will no longer address you as Lady Topa, because you have dismissed me!"

"Three years after three years, I never thought you would actually abandon me! Do you really look down on people over 35? What did we do wrong?"

"Now, what do you want from me again?"

Toppa frowned, his heart heavy with exhaustion.

"When you were arresting... people, was there a white-haired lady nearby?" Topa asked urgently.

"A white-haired lady? No, there isn't one." The employee shook his head.

"Hmm?" Topa looked at Sambo with a puzzled expression.

That's strange. Could someone be lying?

Before Toppa could think it through, the employee continued, "They are two white-haired ladies."

"One of them is a little girl, holding hands like a mother and daughter." The employee's expression was very serious.

"Uh..." Toppa was completely speechless.

"Next time, could you please finish your sentence in one go?"

"I won't! I've already been fired, but I'm not going to!!" the employee said deliberately.

Toppa closed his eyes and calmed his breathing. "So, do you know where they went?"

The employee shook his head. "I don't know. I think I heard we're going to eat fried rock crab."

Toppa nodded and waved his hand again, leading the person away.

As soon as he was being led away by the robot, another employee immediately came over.

"Dude, you're pretty brave! You actually dared to speak to Lord Toppa like that."

"What Lord Toppa? I've already been fired."

"Huh? Didn't you hear that? That was Lord Toppa's delaying tactic. The company always uses this for public relations. When something goes wrong, it's always the temporary workers. Besides, how could a permanent employee be fired? That requires approval at every level."

"Besides, the company isn't stupid. You've worked here for so many years. If they really fire you, they don't know how much money they'd have to lose."

"So, Lord Toppa didn't fire me?" the employee asked, puzzled.

"Yeah, don't you know the company's firing process? First, they'll reassign you and cut your salary to force you to leave. If you still don't comply, they'll transfer you to a branch office on a remote planet, with a daily commute of hundreds of light-years. That way, if you leave on your own, the company won't have to pay them."

"That's right! That's right! The company really didn't abandon me after all!!" The employee suddenly realized.

"I will continue to work my ass off for the company!!"

"Um... wait a minute, what I meant by the above situation was the general situation. I've never seen anyone like you who dares to confront their boss directly before."

"This..." The employee was instantly dumbfounded.

Oh no, we're doomed!

We need to salvage this situation quickly!

The employee immediately rushed back into the prison and gripped the iron bars with both hands.

Just as they were about to talk to Sambo, a loud shout suddenly came from outside.

"So what if it's been three years? My heart has always been with the company, and with Lord Toppa!"

"I have wandered for half my life without finding a wise leader. If the company does not abandon me, I am willing to become its godfather."

Toppa:............

Sambo:............

"Um... your company's corporate culture is really... um, loyalty!!" Sangbo said awkwardly.

Topa clenched his fists in anger and gritted his teeth.

"Enough! Drag him out!" Toppa's voice trailed off.

Who do you think you are?! HR department, you just wait! I, Toppa, will never forgive you!

As Bai's adoptive father's voice gradually faded into the distance, Topa's expression softened.

“Um, Miss Topa, shall we continue?” Sambo asked tentatively.

“Continue,” Topa said heavily.

"What do you know about Miss Eve? Or rather, what happened between you two?" Toppa stared intently at the man in front of him, trying to glean something from his micro-expressions.

"Huh? Why are you asking about this?" Sangbo asked, somewhat puzzled.

Does this mean that everyone already knows about my reward?

“You don’t need to worry about that. We just want to talk to her,” Topa said with a smile.

“That’s right! It’s about ‘talking,’ using every means to force her to comply!” At that moment, the employee suddenly popped his head out from the ceiling.

“You…” Topa looked up in shock.

She looked bewildered. Why was this person so persistent?

"Oh, so this is what 'let's talk' means... Your company's jargon is truly astounding." Sangbo's smile froze.

Topa's smile was starting to falter.

She really meant "let's talk"! Don't overinterpret it!

"1145! 1146! Are you two good-for-nothings?! How did you let him run back here again?" Topa shouted outside, barely containing his anger.

Two robots quickly ran over.

"I apologize, Lord Toppa. It was our negligence in supervision. We will take immediate action."

After saying that, they pulled the employees down from above and dragged them away.

"Phew...the world is finally peaceful," Topa exclaimed.

"It was just a minor incident, let's continue our conversation."

"I believe you will make the right choice." Toppa's professional smile returned.

“This…” Sangbo hesitated.

This group of people came with great force, clearly intending to harm Sister Eve!

As a kind-hearted, righteous, and good friend, Old Sangbo couldn't just sit idly by.

"I'm sorry, but the education I received since childhood, along with my sense of loyalty, doesn't support me doing this kind of thing."

“You’ve mistaken me for someone else, Miss Topa.”

“Oh, really?” Toppa raised an eyebrow, then took out a large box from behind him.

As soon as the box was opened, countless Winter City shields slid out and fell to the ground with a clatter.

“And now, Mr. Sambo?” Toppa continued.

Sambo glanced at the Winter City shields scattered on the ground, then his expression changed instantly.

"Miss Topa, are you trying to test the resellers with these methods?"

"Which middleman can't withstand this kind of test?"

"Sister Eve is my dearest friend and relative, she's my sister whom I just recently recognized," Sangbo said earnestly, his voice trembling with tears.

"so......?"

“So…we have to pay more!” Sambo raised an eyebrow.

"Deal, it's a pleasure doing business with you." Topa's face showed a triumphant smile.

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