"That won't do, as the saying goes, even among close brothers, clear accounts make for good friends," Ji Pianran said firmly. "The exact amount due is the exact amount to be paid."
Boss Gu wasn't the kind of person to take advantage of small benefits; he sought out Old Zhang because he felt at ease with Zhang's work.
"Boss Gu, since you trust me, just leave everything to me. The money you've helped me earn could remake ten stores like this without exaggeration," Old Zhang said to Boss Gu, eager to express his gratitude.
Old Zhang felt like he owed Boss Gu something and couldn't figure out how to make it up.
Boss Gu wasn't someone short on cash, so inviting him out for a meal seemed unnecessary.
As for giving Boss Gu a gift, since he'd already bought a car, he certainly didn't lack anything else.
Thus, Old Zhang had been at a loss, but now he finally saw an opportunity.