The Ultimate Versatile Soldier King

"What's this number? Two hundred bucks? Not selling!"

Luo Chao refused immediately without even thinking. Isn't this ridiculous? After lining up for so long to buy a green onion pancake, and you, a chubby old man, want me to transfer it to you for two hundred bucks?

You've got to be kidding!

If it was before, I might have considered it, but now things are different!

I just gave away thirty thousand bucks, and now you want to buy the green onion pancake I waited in line for, on an empty stomach, for just two hundred bucks?

Don't even think about it!

"Young man, it's not two hundred bucks, it's two thousand bucks!"

The chubby old man wiped the cold sweat from his forehead; he had originally planned to only say twenty bucks.

But he hadn't expected Luo Chao to reject even two hundred bucks, so he gritted his teeth and upped the price tenfold!

"Two thousand bucks?!"

Luo Zhao closed his eyes in thought, wondering what this chubby old man's deal was, willing to offer two thousand bucks for a green onion pancake that was originally priced at five bucks!

This price has increased by more than four hundred times; even real estate doesn't appreciate like this!

"How about it? Young man, this price isn't low. If it weren't for me hardly coming to Huahai City to tour and hearing praise about this green onion pancake shop as Huahai City's best, I wouldn't offer such a high price lightly!"

The chubby old man said, twirling the tuft of beard under his chin.

"Sorry, I'm really hungry now, not selling!"

With that, Luo Chao picked up the green onion pancake in his hand and, in front of the chubby old man, slowly moved it towards his mouth, as if in slow motion.

"Wait!"

The chubby old man saw the pancake almost touching Luo Chao's lips, and his chubby face broke out in a cold sweat again. Unable to hold back, he shouted stop.

"Twenty thousand! I'll pay twenty thousand!"

The chubby old man gritted his teeth and loudly announced a price that shocked everyone present!

This is ridiculous; the original price of this green onion pancake was five bucks, and this chubby old man actually offered twenty thousand bucks to buy it?!

Wow, this has jumped four thousand times!

What in this world, besides hitting the jackpot in the lottery, can match Luo Chao's return on investment in buying one green onion pancake?

Now Luo Chao fell silent, his expression becoming serious, as he looked at the sweaty, gritted-teeth chubby old man, knowing he wasn't joking!

Meanwhile, the chubby old man noticed the change in Luo Chao's demeanor.

He didn't believe anyone in the world didn't love money. He's seen many who claimed to regard money as dirt, but they all eventually disappointed him.

Because so-called gentlemen are just making excuses for not being offered enough money!

"How about it! Young man, are you still not satisfied with this price?"

The chubby old man used a rhetorical question here, a psychological tactic he's honed over years of life experience.

In negotiations, if both parties reach a psychological threshold, and one suddenly uses a rhetorical question, their chances of winning are greatly increased.

However, Luo Chao still didn't respond, and by this time, some nearby who had bought green onion pancakes but hadn't eaten them noticed the shocking conversation between Luo Chao and the chubby old man.

"Old man, I'll sell my pancake to you. Not asking much, just five thousand bucks, and I'll line up again tomorrow!"

"Hey, old man, don't listen to him, buy mine instead; I only ask for one thousand!"

"Buy mine, buy mine, I'll sell it for three hundred!"

All around, bystanders expressed willingness to sell their green onion pancakes for much less than twenty thousand bucks.

"Everyone, I appreciate your kindness, but I just want to buy the pancake from this young man!"

The chubby old man widened his eyes and pointed a chubby finger at Luo Chao.

It was clear that he wasn't simply after a pancake anymore, but was locked in a battle of wills with Luo Chao!

"Not selling!" At that moment, Luo Chao's resolute voice rang out again, and once more, he picked up the pancake and moved it towards his mouth!

"Stop, don't eat!" Seeing the pancake about to enter Luo Chao's mouth, the chubby old man stomped his foot in frustration and shouted loudly.

"Damn! One million! Is that enough? You just want money, right? I'll give it, I'll give it to you, okay?!"

The chubby old man roared angrily, directly raising his offer from twenty thousand to one million, increasing it fifty times in one go; he didn't believe that this insane price increase couldn't capture Luo Chao!

But even though the chubby old man was rich, to say he would offer such a high price for a pancake, even as wealthy as he was, made him feel the pain of having a piece of flesh cut from his body.

Thus, after saying these words, the chubby old man nearly collapsed, tears and snot flowing, looking devastated.

Anyone who didn't know better might have thought someone in his family had died, or he was under some great emotional stress!

Luo Chao saw the chubby old man's heartbroken appearance, and suddenly approached, handing the pancake to him, casually saying, "Go ahead, eat."

The chubby old man hurriedly stood up straight, cupping his hands reverently, as if welcoming a savior, and carefully received the pancake from Luo Chao, afraid it might catch even a speck of mundane dust.

Taking a deep sniff of the pancake's oily aroma, the chubby old man brought it into his mouth, his eyes closed, and tears gradually flowed from his old eyes.

"Excellent, excellent, the pancake's crust is golden brown and crispy, melting instantly in the mouth, and the oil, made from pork fat, is rich but not greasy, truly rare!"

"Moreover, the multi-layered pancake is filled with lots of chopped green onions and bits of minced meat, making the texture rich and substantial!"

"Wow! The spicy powder is the crowning touch, adding a spicy kick to the crispy, savory taste, indeed a masterpiece, well deserving of its reputation as Huahai City's best! Eating this pancake is truly a human delight!"

The chubby old man muttered as he devoured the pancake, completely unaware that his monologue had captured everyone's attention, and quite a few were gathered around, looking at him with amazement.

"Strange, this pancake is delicious, but is it really as exaggerated as the chubby old man says?"

"I swear, I thought it was good, but I couldn't pin down why it's good. This chubby old man can analyze it so well, impressive!"

"Right, with him saying it like this, I almost want to buy another one just to try it. This chubby old man sure knows how to pique interest!"

Listening to the chubby old man, those around were amazed, whispering among themselves.

Not long after, the entire pancake was eaten by the chubby old man, and his previous devastated state was nowhere to be seen.

Now he looked rejuvenated, as if he'd taken a revitalizing elixir, his face glowing, full of energy, seemingly ten years younger!

"Young man, I originally felt a bit painful offering this million, but after eating this pancake, I feel it was worth it!" said the chubby old man, satisfied and beaming, to Luo Chao.

In life, people primarily pursue "food, sex, and pleasure"; food and desire are basic pursuits, but can also be considered ultimate ones.

The chubby old man was advanced in age, with children and grandchildren, evidently less interested in pursuing desire.

In contrast, his demand for food grew increasingly with age, and ordinary delicacies no longer caught his eye!

Thus, when he tasted such an exquisite dish, he naturally believed it worth a fortune.

"Young man, what's your bank account number? I'll transfer the million to you right now!"

The chubby old man took out his phone, earnestly looking at Luo Chao, ready to make a transfer through his mobile banking app.

Seeing the seriousness on the chubby old man's face, Luo Chao gently shook his head, "I don't want the money."