Chapter 178

Frederick's comment could be considered friendly. I sighed and laughed. "If you've got something to say, just say it. I know the budget for this is fairly limited. So, I never considered appearances. I focused on buying the essential pieces. They're good quality too. At the very least, there's no formaldehyde. So, it won't be a health hazard for the staff." "You're quite the considerate boss," Frederick said. He gave the place a once-over, clearly somewhat satisfied. "Plain and simple. I like it. And I'm not just flattering you." "It's nothing compared to La Doghouse," I replied with a smile. "Just the renovation alone is a completely different ballpark." "There's no need to make comparisons." He stared intently at me. "La Doghouse is a bar. It's a service-oriented business. You, on the other hand, are running a startup. Comparing the two doesn't really make sense." I nodded. He suddenly asked, "Have you been living here this whole time?" "Yeah." I shrugged. "I pull out the bed