Bernard Black, the most ridiculous bookstore owner in London, his Black Bookstore is simply a crazy world.The bookstore was in a mess, with books and garbage mixed together. It was like a garbage dump.The opening hours are arbitrary, and sometimes they are even closed all day long.The financial situation was also in a mess, and Bernard himself couldn't figure out what the numbers on the ledger meant.

Bernard himself was also unkempt, addicted to smoking and drinking, and had an intolerable temper.Once he felt it was time to close, he would shoo away customers with a bullhorn and a broom and tell them to get out.They would also be reluctant to sell out the books because they were too lazy to order them, and customers would complain again and again.

Fortunately, Fran, the female owner of the gift shop next to the bookstore, often came over to help Bernard look after the store.She is Bernard's only friend and his savior.Fran likes to collect all kinds of weird gadgets, and her love life is also a mess, but she is always optimistic and full of energy.

One day, Bernard's accountant suddenly ran away, which plunged him into a crazy accounting dilemma.When he collapsed, he met the easy-going and tolerant Manny.Not only was Manny popular with Fran and the customers, he also successfully helped Bernard solve his financial problems.Although Bernard was initially reluctant to hire Manny, he eventually gave in after being forced by Fran.

Since Manny joined Black Bookstore, hilarious and absurd dramas have been staged here every day.The interaction between Bernard, Fran and Manny made people laugh, and the bookstore gradually regained its former vitality.Although they faced various difficulties and challenges, they always maintained an optimistic and tenacious spirit, and resolved all difficulties with humor and wisdom.

Episode 1

Bernard, the most ridiculous bookstore owner in London, runs a strange shop called Blake's Bookstore.His bookstore was distinctive, characterized by its messy environment, haphazard opening hours and chaotic financial situation.Bernard is unkempt every day and treats customers as he pleases. Sometimes he even uses a loudspeaker and a broom to drive away customers who don't want to leave.His laziness also makes him often reluctant to order books, causing the bookstore to be in short supply.


As eccentric as Bernard is, he has a very good female friend, Fran.Fran opened a boutique next to the bookstore. Her shop was clean and tidy, in sharp contrast to Bernard's bookstore.Although Fran has a habit of collecting strange things and an exaggerated and forgetful character, her kindness and enthusiasm allow her to establish a deep friendship with Bernard.The two often get together to chat and share trivia about each other's lives.


One day, Blake's Bookstore welcomed a special guest-Manny.Manny urgently needs to find a very small book because he believes that only reading this book can restore his mood.Bernard found the book in a bookstore and sold it to Manny.However, Bernard was tired of doing business at this time, so he picked up a loudspeaker and shouted for customers to leave, and he closed the door early.

Bernard goes to Fran and tells her that he has recently collected another strange object, but neither of them can determine what it is.Later, Bernard went to find an accountant to settle the accounts, but found that he was looking for a liar.In desperation, he could only try to calculate the accounts by himself, but due to carelessness, he always made mistakes.When he saw the clause in the book that stated that people with recent injuries could be exempted from tax, he went out of his way to find someone to beat him up so that he could enjoy the tax-free treatment.

At the same time, Fran was so obsessed with researching her new gadgets that she forgot the important thing about Julie giving birth.This forgetful character often puts her in embarrassing situations, but her optimism and cheerfulness can always resolve any embarrassment.

Episode 2

Manny once bought a small book at Blake's Bookstore, and he couldn't help but secretly read it while at work.Unfortunately, while he was immersed in it, his boss suddenly appeared.In order to avoid the sight of his boss, Manny resorted to quick wits and staged a funny roundup.However, just after his boss left, he accidentally dropped the small book into the quilt. What was worse, he mistakenly drank it as a drink.Later, Manny was rushed to the hospital.

Doctors were surprised by Manny's condition. They found that the little book was strangely stuck in the middle of his intestines and stomach. He was in critical condition and may even need surgery.Manny's life was in danger. However, while everyone was waiting anxiously, the doctor brought incredible news the next day - the little book in Manny's body had been digested!He can be discharged.At this moment, Manny seemed to be reborn. He was filled with joy and felt as if he had been favored by God.

After being discharged from the hospital, Manny was full of gratitude and shared his strange experience everywhere.At this time, he met Bernard who was beaten.The two chatted happily and drank together to soothe their sorrows.Drunk Bernard actually invited Manny to work in the bookstore, which made Manny ecstatic.

The next day, Manny got ready for work with great anticipation.He first came to Fran's shop to tell her the good news.Fran is surprised that Bernard hires people.Later, Manny came to the bookstore excitedly, only to find that Bernard was still sleeping soundly.When Bernard wakes up, he groggily states that he doesn't remember what he said yesterday, so he doesn't want to hire Manny.Not to be outdone, Manny started a heated argument with Bernard.Eventually, Bernard gave in and decided to give Manny a probation period.

Manny was ecstatic and confident that he would organize the bookstore in order.However, Bernard said he liked the bookstore to keep its original dirty look.At this time, Fran walked into the bookstore, and she and Manny had a very interesting chat.In the short time Bernard left the bookstore, a large number of customers flooded into the bookstore, and Manny actually sold out all the books.

When Bernard came back and saw this scene, he was furious.He complained about the hassle of ordering books and having to make phone calls.Manny said without hesitation that he was willing to take care of the order.However, Bernard didn't like that the bookstore was sold out, so he decided to fire Manny.At this time, Fran found Bernard, and after some persuasion, Manny finally stayed in the bookstore.

Episode 3

When Manny first joined Blake's Bookstore, what he saw in front of him simply crushed him.The bookstore was in chaos, with various items placed randomly, just like a disaster scene.He saw Bernard's cat lying comfortably in the lunch box, the cheese forgotten in the corner of the bathroom, the cake hidden in the shoe, and the wasp nesting in the pizza.Manny was extremely troubled by this and tried to communicate with Bernard to organize the bookstore, but Bernard didn't care about it and even enjoyed it.The two people have huge differences in their concepts and cannot reach a consensus.

Finally, Manny couldn't stand the chaos anymore and decided to take action.He quickly contacted the housekeeping company and asked them to clean the bookstore thoroughly.When the housekeeping staff arrived the next day, they were also shocked by the mess in front of them.They quickly got to work and began sorting out what seemed like an irreparable mess.Bernard looked on, his pants covered with dust. He rubbed the dust nonchalantly, claiming that it would not get dirty. This move aroused the contempt of those present.

Meanwhile, Freddie is away on business and leaves his house in the care of Bernard and Manny.Freddy specifically told Manny that he could drink the wine in the house as he wanted, but he couldn't touch a few bottles of special collector's editions, which he wanted to give to the Pope.Manny agreed wholeheartedly, but then he misremembered and mistakenly picked up the precious bottle of rose wine to drink with Bernard.After the two drank freely, Manny woke up the next day and realized his mistake.They panic, worried about being discovered by Freddy.

To make up for his mistake, Bernard decided to recreate a bottle of wine similar to the Reserve.After some hard work, the two finally concocted a seemingly perfect bottle of replacement and returned it to its original place.Fran, for her part, felt a little frustrated that even though she dressed up and went on a date, she still couldn't seem to attract men's attention.

Episode 4

Early in the morning, Fran burst into Bernard's bookstore angrily. Her face was red, and it was obvious that something had made her extremely dissatisfied.At the same time, Bernard also wanted to share his troubles with Fran. Both of them were eager to talk, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.In the end, Fran narrowly wins and orders Bernard to imitate a woman's reaction to seeing her beloved and seeing her beloved with someone else.Bernard tried his best to cooperate and made various funny and exaggerated expressions, which made Fran feel a little relieved.

Fran began to tell her story.When she went out in the morning, she unexpectedly saw her boyfriend Peter sitting intimately with other women in a cafe drinking coffee.The sight stung her eyes and she felt angry and betrayed.And Bernard also candidly shared his unpleasant experience last night.He got drunk at a friend's house. Not only did he make a loud noise that attracted the police, but he also asked his friend for the money he had given to his child. As a result, the friendship broke down and the friend stopped paying attention to him.

Time passed, Fran's injury gradually improved, and she appeared in Bernard's bookstore again.This time, her arm was bandaged and Bernard also had some bruises.The two once again got into a dispute over who spoke first.Fran revealed that after running into Peter at a beauty salon, she deliberately dangled in front of him to get his attention.However, when she sees Peter, she remembers Bernard's advice and pretends to ignore him.She ran out and deliberately pretended not to see him in front of Peter, but unfortunately she was hit by a car.In the ambulance, she insisted not to look at Peter.

Bernard recounted his experience of coming to apologize again in order to restore friendship.Unexpectedly, he was beaten by his friends because of his inappropriate words.When the two were chatting happily, Manny's phone call suddenly came.At this time, Manny was in the police station and was mistaken for a policeman and could not escape.He urgently needs Bernard's help, but Bernard deliberately doesn't answer the phone.

Episode 5

Manny is very concerned about the security of the bookstore. He specifically pointed out that the door of the bookstore is not safe enough and there is a hidden danger of thieves sneaking in.To ensure the safety of the bookstore, he decided to install a security door.The staff introduced the use of the safety door to Manny in detail, and Manny confidently stated that he had completely mastered it.

However, when Fran came to the bookstore to have a drink with Bernard, she unexpectedly ran into her college ex-boyfriend Howell.Fran describes him as a jerk, but at the same time admits that she can't forget his voice and finds it enchanting.Despite Fran's efforts to avoid Howell, he spotted her and had a brief conversation with her.Finally, Howell gave Fran his contact information.

At this moment, the phone in the bookstore rang, urging Bernard to pay.Bernard felt that dealing with these trivial matters was boring and troublesome, so he cut the phone cord in anger.Soon, a customer came to pay. Bernard was in a bad mood and sold the book to the customer for only 40 pounds.Although the customer was confused, Bernard insisted on charging only 40 pounds on the grounds that the price was too complicated.The customer reluctantly hugged the book and left.

In order to show Bernard the practicality of the safety door, Manny decided to let Bernard experience it himself.However, when the two were struggling with how to get in after going out, Manny confidently stated that he knew how to get in after going out.So, Bernard walked out of the bookstore, only to find that he was locked out because Manny forgot his password.Bernard was unable to enter the bookstore and could not contact Manny or Fran by phone.With no money, he was forced to stay and work after eating outside.Bernard wandered outside all night and was exhausted.

Meanwhile, Manny is trapped in the bookstore.Since there was no food at home, he tried to simulate a wild survival game and set up a tent.However, he ended up catching a cold.

Episode 6

Manny partied late into the night with his friends, and when he returned to the bookstore drunk, Bernard angrily questioned him about his whereabouts and companions.The next day, while Manny was cleaning the bookstore, the phone rang. It was his friend.However, Bernard rudely hangs up the phone and accuses Manny of focusing on serious business instead of wandering around.Despite Bernard's accusations, Manny didn't care.

At this time, Fran came to the bookstore with a fashion magazine. She mistakenly thought that Bernard was looking for her, but when she learned that he was looking for Manny, Bernard felt ignored.Fran and Manny start chatting about fashion, while Bernard idles away the time, feeling like an outsider.

One day, Manny went out and left a note for Bernard, then called to let him know.However, Manny's scream suddenly came during the call, and it turned out that he had encountered a bee.After hearing the news, Fran came to find Manny, but learned that Bernard had fired him.Fran expressed strong dissatisfaction with this and believed that Bernard was too selfish.

Bernard explains that Manny lost contact after calling him, which worried him greatly.Fran even went to the police to look for Manny, but still found nothing.She accuses Bernard of being selfish by always speaking ill of him when Manny is around.

In fact, while out and about, Manny met a man who claimed to be a director.The director thought Manny had a selling point, so he packaged and dressed him up to attract customers.The director even asked Manny to dress up as a ladyboy and enter the casino, but Manny refused and took the opportunity to escape.After experiencing all this, Manny realized that the stability and stability of the bookstore was what he was pursuing, so he decided to return to the bookstore.