“Right, I’ll explain the reasoning to you. Let’s chat as we go!” Lin Haihai chuckled. In the end, the conversation lasted the entire meal and still hadn’t ended by the time they finished. Unfortunately for Chen Luoqing, he had to pay the bill.

“Boss lady, bill please!” Lin Haihai yelled out.

A sultry woman appeared, twirling a strand of her hair. She walked over slowly and sweetly smiled. "This customer wants the check? Then thank you for your fifty taels!" Everyone was startled. Chen Luoqing's expression darkened. "Is this shop run by criminals?" 

The woman laughed, "Run by criminals? Didn't you see our sign? This tavern is called the Black Shop[1]. If you're afraid, then don't come in!"

"Hmph, running a 'black shop' at the emperor's foot, it seems you no longer want to live!" Chen Luoqing coldly exclaimed.

The woman suddenly became sad and glanced at Chen Luoqing. "How do you know that I'm tired of living?"

Chen Luoqing scrutinized the woman before him. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond. Lin Haihai couldn't continue watching and asked, "Boss lady, can't you make it cheaper? A meal for fifty taels is too ...