Chapter 534

I walked over to the shop's owner and asked, "How much is that bike?" The owner was a middle-aged man with a way for words. At first glance, he immediately knew that I wasn't the type of person he would find trouble with. With a respectful smile, he said, "You have good taste. This is the best model we have here. The V4 is one of the best bikes in the world. Not only is it powerful, but it's also highly flexible in its controls. You'll have a good time track-racing or even just biking in the streets." He talked non-stop, which annoyed me tremendously. "I asked you for the price. Stop blabbering," I spat. "Oh, okay." The shop owner beamed and told me the price. I furrowed my brow at the numbers, but I wasn't going to negotiate with him. The execution of my plan had reached a critical juncture, so that bit of money didn't matter. I placed the stack of cash I prepared on the table with a heavy thud. "It's a deal," I said. "I have two conditions, though." The shop owner