"Eric, last time your wife accidentally came to the Backrooms, Gentleman helped a lot."
Yang Tao took a sip of the red wine the Villagers brought him, then said with a chuckle.
There were no fools present; Yang Tao was clearly stating his relationship with Eric and giving Gentleman a warning.
Although this guy had currently turned neutral (white-named), Yang Tao's trust in him was not high, even less than Red Moon in Level 14 Dyed Blood Forest.
After Eric finished his milk and confirmed he was fine, he immediately gave Gentleman a way out, saying with a grateful expression, "Gentleman, thank you so much. If there's anything you need assistance with, please feel free to ask."
Yang Tao could call Gentleman casually, but he could not. Regardless of whether the other party was doing it for Yang Tao's sake or had other intentions, he had indeed tried to help him.
Although his wife was quite fierce and didn't need the help…
Gentleman let out a hearty laugh, looking at Eric and saying, "You're very good. You can come visit my level sometime…"
"I believe, with Yang Tao's help, you will definitely become a legendary investigator. Take a photo of me with your camera; consider it a welcoming gift for you becoming a legendary investigator…"
Very few people in the Backrooms had seen Gentleman's true face; even those who had truly seen him would either be tricked to their deaths or have their memories erased.
Eric immediately showed a joyful expression, raising his camera to take a full-body photo of Gentleman.
"Thank you!"
"You're welcome."
Gentleman smiled, turned his head to look at Yang Tao, and asked, "What brings you here this time?"
Yang Tao told Gentleman about what happened at the Level 4 supermarket, then said, "I think directly killing them is a bit of a waste. I want to ask if you have a way to move the passage from Level 4 Abandoned Office to Level 5 Terror Hotel next to my supermarket?"
Gentleman nodded, looking at Yang Tao and smiling, "Yang, you are truly too special."
"You're right, killing them like that is too much of a waste. I'll adjust the entrance location; you just send them over, and I'll discuss with them what fairness and freedom mean."
Yang Tao knew Gentleman would definitely benefit, but he was now in the late stage of idiocy aversion and just wanted to send these idiots to Gentleman for re-education.
…
A somewhat retro staircase suddenly appeared next to the 9527 supermarket in Level 4 Abandoned Office.
Yang Tao and Eric walked out of the staircase.
"Hand over the murderers!"
"The supermarket is the executioner!!"
"Boycott the supermarket!"
…
Just back from Level 5 Terror Hotel, Yang Tao heard shouts that left him dumbfounded.
Not to mention him, even Eric, who was beside him, showed a helpless expression.
"Yang, not everyone is like this!"
"I know, but what puzzles me is how these people have survived until now, and where did these guys get the banners and propaganda boards?"
These guys were blocking the supermarket entrance, completely affecting its normal operation. Some people who wanted to shop couldn't even squeeze through the crowd.
The staircase that appeared out of nowhere naturally attracted the attention of that group of people.
"It's Yang Tao!!"
Someone shouted, and in an instant, those who were originally blocking the supermarket entrance and protesting turned their heads to look at Yang Tao, who had just walked out of the staircase.
Many people showed a hint of hesitation, but there were also some whose faces showed indignant expressions. A plump black woman ran to Yang Tao, holding a sign, and said in a very rhythmic tone:
"Why? They just took some things, couldn't you just warn them? These are 32 lives! You damned executioner!!"
Yang Tao: "…"
A mouthful of old complaints was stuck in his throat, unable to go up or down. This taste was truly too authentic.
"Their lives matter too!"
"You must give us an explanation."
Yang Tao was so angry he laughed. These guys were truly too interesting. Fortunately, this was the Backrooms, and he had the ability to overturn the table, otherwise, he would have been angered into a brain hemorrhage today.
He showed a gentle smile.
He took out a signboard from his backpack and posted it on the wall, with the four big characters 'Complaint Center' clearly written on it.
Turning around, he looked at the indignant crowd and said, "Everyone, please be quiet…"
"This incident happened too suddenly; as the boss, I don't know much about it. This is my dereliction of duty…"
"We have already arranged special personnel to resolve this matter. If anyone is dissatisfied with the supermarket, they can go directly to the Complaint Center to explain."
"Additionally, I have prepared small gifts for everyone at the Complaint Center, first come, first served."
Hearing his words, the crowd instantly quieted down.
The black woman who had been at the forefront just now rushed towards the staircase without a word.
The others followed suit upon seeing this.
Among this group, there were both red-bordered and white-bordered individuals, which perfectly proved the saying that among those causing trouble, there are two types: one is bad, and the other is stupid.
Yang Tao looked at the crowd entering the staircase, his smile growing brighter.
Just then, Jerry, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, walked beside him, saying with a slightly worried expression, "Sir, we didn't do anything wrong… those guys deserved to die!"
Yang Tao chuckled, looking at the increasingly strong Jerry and said, "If you can't solve the problem, then solve the people who brought up the problem."
He patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, these people won't appear again. If this kind of problem arises again later, just have them go to the Complaint Center."
"If someone causing trouble doesn't go… then just throw them in."
Jerry's face showed a hint of shock. Only then did he realize that Yang Tao had no womanly compassion at all.
"Okay, sir."
"You've worked hard here at the supermarket."
Jerry's face flushed, clearly excited after receiving praise.
"It's no trouble, it's what I should do. By the way, Mr. Yang… some people want your protection to live in Level 4, what do you think…"
"Jerry, I'm leaving this to you. Also, I'll send an Operating Room over. From now on, you'll be responsible for modifying M.E.G. personnel and others who want modifications. As for the fees… outsiders pay double the M.E.G. price, and our own people get a 30% discount."
Jerry nodded like a chick pecking rice, saying, "No problem, Mr. Yang."
Not charging would easily breed parasites.
After walking around the supermarket and confirming that the Villagers were not injured, Yang Tao took Eric and left Level 4 to return to the Overworld.
"Eric, while I have time these next few days, I'll take you to visit other levels of the Backrooms."