Chapter 69

"Shuh..."

Lin Jie was flipping through his registration book idly, sorting out.

If someone is about to return the book, he has to call to remind him. If it is overdue, he has to worry about whether there is something wrong with the book or someone.

If there is a problem with the book, he has to solve it according to the situation. If he can negotiate, he will negotiate compensation, and if he can't negotiate, he has to go to the door to ask for compensation.

——Anyway, he is usually idle, and he is actually looking forward to this kind of outdoor sports.

But it's a pity that there have been no such bad customers so far. On the contrary, good customers like Lao Wang and Tao Ruisi know how to bring him some souvenirs.

If someone has a problem, he is willing to provide a little help within his ability, but the book must still be returned.

Looking at it this way, opening a bookstore is not an easy task.

"Well...Old Wang has returned all the books this time. I don't know why he came to borrow books again, and I don't know if he has dealt with Charles' problem well."

"It's almost time to return Ji Zhixu's two books, but this lady shouldn't have any risk of not returning it, and even if she doesn't return it, there probably isn't any risk of not paying the money."

"Melissa, this brat doesn't know how much Wusan has done. I hope she can improve a little bit, so that she won't randomly find someone to wrestle her wrists, and realize that knowledge is the real power."

"Speaking of Melissa, speaking of it, Joseph's book return day is almost here."

Lin Jie turned a page forward and saw Joseph's name.

The address he left was not the same as Melissa's, but from Melissa's mouth, it can be learned that her father is away from home all year round and is busy with work.

So the address left by Joseph is probably where he works.

As a retired soldier, Joseph doesn't have to worry about returning books. Even if he can't handle his relationship with his daughter, a mere book is not enough to repay his debt.

Last time, Lin Jie also suggested whether to try to "activate" the psychological counseling function of Mr. Lin, and let him solve the psychological problems.

However, although it seemed that Joseph was a little moved, it might be because of instinctive precautions that he did not immediately choose to trust Mr. Lin at that time, but said that he needed to think about it.

This is normal, after all, it is a stranger who has only been in contact with it for less than a day, and it is only a ghost if you completely believe it.

However, Lin Jie also planted a seed that will make the other party a long-term repeat customer.

Whether it can germinate depends partly on luck.

"However, it seems that he still liked "The Little Prince" very much at that time. The chances are very high. It's really not possible. And Melissa, this little guy is easy to deceive... Cough, persuasion, persuasion, and paying money is not sloppy."

"It is also a very effective marketing method for children to drive parents."

Lin Jie smiled, and had already set his mind on his family.

He turned a page forward, looked at it and turned it back.

In fact, he has flipped through this thin booklet, and he has done this countless times when there are no guests and he doesn't want to read the book.

Imagine that one day he can have a stack of such booklets, and then chat with the endless stream of guests about life and chicken soup every day, which is his greatest pursuit now.

It's a pity that such imaginings happen every time during the long window period.

It has been three days since the last guest, that is, the ultra-sexy silver wavy female ol, borrowed the copy of "Watching Off".

In fact, in the past, bookstores often had no customers for several months, and Lin Jie was used to this.

However, perhaps it was the contrast brought about by the recent surge in customers. For a period of time, there were no customers to chat with, which made Lin Jie feel a little lonely.

"jingle--"

The bell at the door of the bookstore rang again.

Lin Jie immediately raised his head to look towards the door, and was pleasantly surprised to see the long-lost burly figure and the white hair full of vicissitudes.

It was the old man named Joseph who opened the door and walked in.

After almost half a month, his momentum has not diminished at all. The tough muscle outline under the suit and the fierce face all exude an aura like a lion, which makes people daunting.

"Joseph! I just thought it was time for you to return the books."

Lin Jie smiled and said halfway, his eyes were suddenly attracted by the objects behind Joseph.

Although the light in the bookstore is dim, the thing has a very strong sense of presence, and it is faintly shining in the darkness that cannot be ignored.

However, due to the light, Lin Jie could only tell that what Joseph was carrying seemed to be a long and irregular object wrapped in cloth.

When Joseph walked to the front of the counter, the warm lighting finally revealed his appearance slightly.

The shining ones are gold-cast decorations, inlaid with gorgeous gemstones, and carved with ancient and elegant patterns.

sword?

Lin Jie made a judgment in an instant.

The thing that shone brightly under the light was clearly a sword hilt made of gold.

And that length, and Joseph's behavior of carrying it on his back, also confirmed Lin Jie's conjecture.

This...he also came to imitate Lao Wang to give away "souvenirs", right?

Just a part of the hilt made Lin Jie feel an extremely luxurious atmosphere, and immediately sat up straight and looked at Joseph.

Joseph first put the book in his hand on the counter, moved it forward, and said, "Thank you for your generosity, this book has benefited me a lot."

He saw Lin Jie's registration book in front of him was on his page at a glance, sat in front of the counter, and said, "It seems that you have been waiting for me for a long time."

"Not too long."

Lin Jie smiled, I can't say that I have been calculating when you will pay it back, and how to ask for compensation if you don't pay it back.

He reached out and took "The Little Prince", flipped through it to make sure it was intact, then picked up a pen and wrote on Joseph's borrowing record that it had been returned.

He smiled and put down his pen: "You look good, it seems that this book has really helped you during this time."

Joseph nodded and sighed: "It has reduced my pain a lot and made me feel more relaxed than ever. Thank you very much."

"You're welcome, solving problems for customers is my greatest joy."

Things like ptsd are difficult to cure, but since fairy tales can make him feel relaxed, this is his special medicine.

It is such a joy to be able to bring relief to a client who is suffering from an illness.

Lin Jie's business smile deepened, and it was time to further promote his psychological counseling: "By the way, how did you think about what I said last time?"

Joseph took a deep breath and removed the object behind him.

"boom!"

The metal wrapped in the cloth collided with the table, and the cloth unfolded, revealing its complete face.

It really was a long sword.

The hilt made of gold, the fragmented crystal decoration on the edge, the thick and solemn white scabbard, a long sword that is exquisite and looks like a work of art comes into view.

"I've thought about it."

Joseph said: "This is my decision."