“The new standard to reduce deforestation to a minimum level is a little over my head. I am obliged to rethink my approach to making a hat with novel materials I don’t master in, being a great drain on my brain.” Badman nods . “And I don’t love being bossing around by Hatman since we are collaborative partners. The assignment is so heavy that we are all sleep-deprived.” Adds Muscularman. “Maybe it’s time to ask for a break.” Says Crazyman. “Tell me about it!” The other two echoes with one voice.
Hatman is slowly eating a bowl of soup, falling for the instant hit caused by his trademark invention——new style of hats, of course. Suddenly the door bell rings, followed by sound of knocking on the door. “Please come in.” Hatman says in a gentle tone. “It really astonishes me that you are eating easily digestible meal like a patient.” Badman says in sharp voice. “Oh yes, don’t fuss over it. As my dietitian said, soup is rich in proteins and fiber which stabilizes my blood sugar and refreshes my body. It is really good for me to restore from the accident last week. What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger. By the way, since our hats remain unparalleled, we will kick off a new era in the market, mounting our mutual fortune. The more sweat we drop, the more fruit we reap.” “All right, Hatman. Now I, in line with the other two, want to get out for fresh air for a while. Please satisfy our needs, or we have to resort to going on a strike.” Badman says directly. “Words fail me to convey my worry what you will encounter without the shelter of the factory.” Hatman says, suffocating under the distress to protest against his friends’ will. “Trust me. We will make sure to return safely and soundly under my protection.” Muscularman shouted in confidence and thrill.” “Okay, be careful.” Without saying a word, the three knocks down the door and rushes out in extreme excitement once they get the permission from Hatman, leaving Hatman sighing, “The door requires fixing again.”
“Look! There are so many people gathering there. Let’s join in the mass fun.” Crazyman yells in crazy happiness as the three has never attended a public party in their burglary business. Muscularman leads the team to the core of the crowd to gain insight about what happens, bumping into some annoyed people. At the center of the crowd stands some merchants selling some brand new hats. “Hello everyone, these are newly produced hats from Hatman, a household name right? Now they are available for a way more economical sale. We guarantee you that they are certified products in that we are running one of Hatman’s chain stores. Wanna buy one? As you sincere customers have bonding relationship with us, you will have 90% off! Yes, 90% off !” The people fights for the hats, pushing the three to the goods. Badman gets hold of one hat, only to find that it’s a fake product. “Go to hell, you evil merchant. You dare to copy patented products without permission!” Badman shouts in rage. “Balderdash! Don’t be taken in by the casual intruder who questions my doubtless integrity.” One of the merchants immediately denies. However, Muscularman simultaneously approaches and seizes him. “You are done for, stupid clown!” Muscularman yells. The merchant tries to get rid of him but Muscularman has the upper hand when it comes to strength.
Crazyman runs back to the factory at a crazy speed to inform Hatman of the event. “Someone wants to cheat my intended customers from me and destroy my reputation. Were it not for you, we will suffer a great loss. Provided that I overlook their behavior, I will have to face the prospect of sale crisis.” Hatman instantly stops fiddling with his pressure cooker which breaks down in the cooking and follows Crazyman to the scene.
“Go away, or I will call the police to arrest you!” The merchants shout at Muscularman in threatening tone, trying to frighten him away desperately. Fortunately, it is Hatman’s arrival that tips the balance between the conflicting two sides in Hatman’s favor. Everyone knows Hatman, therefore making the fake merchants feel ill at ease. “Do you know the consequences of touching on intellectual theft?” Hatman questions the fake merchants who are eager to escape from Muscularman’s hold in vain. “Would you forgive us?” One of the merchants asks in tentative words. “Before that, I will surely give you a lesson. No wonder that you aren’t afraid of the risk because you have wishfully thought about being forgiven by the merciful manufacturers.
“Look their funny faces. They come in waving hats high but leave with their tails between their legs.” Badman laughs. “They even have day dreams that Hatman won’t send them to jail.” Crazyman adds. “Yes, and what we have reaped most from the event is a huge sum of bonus. Hatman thinks we take the credit for our right decision rather than beating them to death.” Muscularman says. “I have never thought of being a nice person like that. How wonderful it is!” Badman says, marveling at his bright future.
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To be continued…