As the luxury car drove away, Sufiyan stood at his shop door, still holding the silver comb. He could feel its light weight and strange warmth.
[System Update: Reputation Level 2 reached!]
[New Feature: 'Customer Insight' unlocked. You can now see a customer's mood before they speak.]
But the peace didn't last long. A man from the high-end salon across the street, Sameer, was watching everything. He walked over with a smirk, looking at Sufiyan's small, old shop.
"A lucky guess doesn't make you a stylist, Sufiyan," Sameer sneered. "That lady was just in a hurry. Don't think you can compete with my international training."
Suddenly, a red screen popped up in Sufiyan's vision.
[Warning! Hostile Presence Detected.]
[Side Mission: Prove your skill. A difficult customer is arriving in 3... 2... 1...]
An old man with extremely tangled, matted hair walked toward them. He looked like he hadn't had a haircut in years.
Sameer laughed. "If you're so good, fix him! If you fail, you close this shop forever. Deal?"
Sufiyan looked at the old man. His 'Customer Insight' showed a deep sadness in the man's eyes. This wasn't just about hair; it was about a broken heart.
"Deal," Sufiyan said, his voice firm.