Big Data Cultivation - Chapter 402

Chapter 402: Chapter 402: The “30,000” Joke

The two chatted for a while when Feng Jing suddenly suggested, “I’m getting a bit hungry, how about we go out for some late-night snacks?”

Practicing yoga really did use up a lot of energy, and Feng Jun had a deep understanding of this.

Li Shishi’s foodie traits were even stronger than Feng Jing’s. The three of them went out to find a restaurant that served late-night snacks and began to eat at a leisurely pace.

As it was approaching high summer, though the night was deep, there were still many people eating late-night snacks. Amid a sea of dazzling white legs, the combination of Li Shishi and Feng Jing was the most eye-catching.

Li Shishi was the receptionist at a café, so her figure and appearance were not lacking; even by Feng Jun’s standards, she scored seventy-five points. Feng Jing, in various aspects, was even better than her—especially the charm of a mature woman, which was irresistible.

When the two sat together, it was no surprise they attracted gazes, and some even looked at Feng Jun with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

But now Feng Jun was indeed a match for the two beautiful women by his side, with a height of 1.8 meters, a young and handsome appearance, dressed casually yet appropriately, he also possessed an authority unusual for his age.

As the three of them ate and drank, they started chatting casually. Feng Jun hoped Feng Jing would visit the manor more often and even said he could set aside a room for her in the villa.

Feng Jing was quite tempted by this, but she expressed her concerns: it would be easy to attract gossip if she frequented his place without a good reason.

Anyone who had met her mother-in-law could understand her worries. Feng Jun thought for a moment, “How about you’re going to do your hair?”

Li Xiaobin was studying beauty and hairstyling; doing someone’s hair would be a piece of cake for her.

However, Feng Jing didn’t have much trust in Li Xiaobin. She had sensed the subtle hostility from the young girl during her last visit to Luohua Manor, but she was too lazy to make an issue of it—after all, which young girl doesn’t yearn for love?

So after thinking it over, she shook her head, “How long does doing hair take? The most fashionable stylists are all in the city… Oh right, could you arrange for two kids to come learn music from me at your place? The tuition can just be a token amount.”

Feng Jun shook his head, speaking seriously, “Children aren’t allowed to enter my place casually. As the summer vacation is coming, any child who wants to get into the manor must have my personal approval.”

“Then just have Xiao Li come work at your place,” suggested Feng Jing pointing at Li Shishi, “I can say I’m teaching her music. You seem to be short-staffed over there, rich man. How about hiring one more person?”

“That’s not an issue,” Feng Jun responded with a smile. He wasn’t short on money and his previous discontinuation of contact with Li Shishi was mainly out of concern that Director Luo would retaliate against her. Now that Director Luo, that scumbag, had backed off, resuming their connection was no trouble at all.

However, the two talking amongst themselves seemed a bit meaningless. He turned to Li Shishi and smiled, “It’s quite secluded over there, not many entertainment options. Shi Shi, you’re still young, I’m not sure if you can get used to that kind of loneliness.”

There was a reason behind his words, as Li Xiaobin was currently not quite adjusted to the solitude there.

She was a young girl, pretty, and single; she wished, like other girls, to go shopping during the day, and by night, enjoy barbecues, clubbing, and KTV.

Youthful hormones always wanted to be spent freely, not to waste the prime of one’s life.

Of course, the salary Feng Jun offered her was high, and she certainly wouldn’t want to leave. She had only mentioned a few times to Gazi that everything was great, but it was simply too quiet, and going shopping still required a trip to the city.

Shopping was convenient with delivery and online options like TaoTao, but… it indeed lacked people. Seeing a few constant faces every day could be rather dull.

Feng Jun could understand Li Xiaobin’s feelings; after all, he was young too, just as he understood Xu Lei Gang’s attachment to Little Princess.

But having embarked on the path of cultivation, one shouldn’t complain about these matters. Luohua Manor lacked glamour but was an excellent place for cultivation.

That’s why Feng Jun hadn’t considered teaching Li Xiaobin cultivation; her nature was too restless, and forcing her to practice would only hurt her.

Now, he held the same attitude towards Li Shishi… I can hire you, but can you endure the loneliness?

“Loneliness doesn’t bother me; I don’t like going out,” Li Shishi replied with a smile, “I can nest at home and watch TV for a month… but Brother Jun, we have such a good relationship, you can’t give me a low salary.”

“How about thirty thousand a month, is that enough?” Feng Jun didn’t ask her how much she earned at the café because it was definitely not as much. Regarding her getting twenty thousand less than Li Xiaobin, that was normal… after all, you’re not my junior high class monitor.

“Thirty thousand?” Li Shishi was taken aback when she heard that. What girl of her age working as receptionist had heard of a monthly salary counted in tens of thousands?

The next moment, her cheeks blushed slightly, as she subconsciously squeezed her legs together. Last time, it was right here that her skirt carried three stacks of bright red bills…

However, she had just listened to the battle going on next door; the swollen feeling was already intense, and now as she squeezed her legs, she touched the sensitivity that hadn’t fully subsided, which made her face grow even redder…

“It’s not much work, and other than being out of the way, there’s nothing bad,” Feng Jun said offhandedly, “You get food and lodging, and the salary can go up, all depending on your performance… Oh, what’s your educational background?”

The salary had been set, and only now was he asking about her educational background. Such a display of wealth was truly unparalleled.

Feng Jing thought that he was spending money so generously just to make things convenient for her. Her heart warmed up involuntarily, and she smiled, “She has an associate degree… in animation.”

Their friendship was a mystery, given the differences in their ages, identities, and statuses, yet they understood each other so well. It could only be said… women’s friendships are wonderful.

“Animation, huh, that’s not bad,” Feng Jun nodded, their mobile phone contains many things that also require hand-drawn expression, “No wonder you have otaku attributes, I believe you can endure loneliness.”

Li Shishi rolled her eyes, half-jokingly and half-seriously, “I’ll definitely be lonely anyway. You and Sister Mei… won’t be lonely.”

Feng Jing glared, pretending to be unhappy, “You little girl, watch it, or I might not teach you piano with dedication.”

“It’s no use even if you’re dedicated,” Li Shishi laughed, covering her mouth, “Sister Mei, even with your dedicated teaching, I’m determined not to learn… If I do learn, and you can’t go to the manor, President Feng will have to fire me.”

Feng Jing pointed at her with a helpless gesture, “This student of mine… is really too mischievous. I’ve decided to tutor you intensively.”

During a relaxed midnight snack, the three of them made plans for the next steps. Li Shishi landed herself a job with a monthly salary of thirty thousand out of the blue, with food and accommodation included, and she was overjoyed — staying with the boss was certainly not a bad deal, right?

Wrong, it was just staying with the boss to eat; she wanted to stay with the boss to sleep, and even Sister Mei had to agree to that.

Anyway, she attended to them very attentively, striving to make her presence felt.

While the three were chatting happily, a man approached from a distance, smiling and greeting, “Xiao Feng, what brings you to Zhengyang?”

The downside of midnight snacks was that there were basically no private rooms — of course, those found in high-end clubs were another story.

It had been a long time since he heard the title “Xiao Feng.” Feng Jun looked up, blinked, and gave a slight nod, “It turns out to be Manager Cong. I’ve resigned from the company, why can’t I go wherever I want?”

This was a former colleague from Yangcheng Advertising Company. Manager Cong’s sister was highly favored by the boss and, intentionally or unintentionally, she suppressed him at the company.

Feng Jun’s temperament wasn’t really suited for sales to begin with. While he could manage a counter, actively going out for sales, watching clients’ faces, and bearing all sorts of ridicule, wasn’t his strong point. However, he had endured it all for the ideal love he longed for.

In the company, most of his income came from writing copy, which was hard-earned money.

The loss of the only two big deals he had were related to Manager Cong. The first one was obvious, but Manager Cong had explained that their sales department needed the deal, and part of the contract had been given to him.

Feng Jun endured it.

The second time, he had secured the deal which theoretically could have earned him a commission of five hundred thousand.

For him now, five hundred thousand was the ten-month salary of a junior high class representative, but at that time, it meant a down payment for a house in Foshi.

Then, the deal was lost again, and behind this event, there was the shadow of Manager Cong, although it wasn’t as obvious as before.

Feng Jun didn’t wait for Manager Cong’s explanation. His mother-in-law forbade him from dating her daughter, and so Feng Jun just walked away from it all — to hell with it, he was done.

He had since been picking up various short-term jobs, spending whatever he earned on business endeavors, and dating all kinds of ladies in bars…

After arriving in Zhengyang, his pockets had become thin, and he finally started to sober up. No longer dreaming of instant wealth, he chose Hongjie to lick his wounds.

Now seeing Manager Cong again, Feng Jun couldn’t muster any interest at all.

Did he hate him? Not really, those things were already in the past.

Did he not hate him? That was impossible. Even if Feng Jun knew that without those challenges, he might not have encountered this fortunate opportunity, facing someone who repeatedly snatched his achievements, who wouldn’t be upset?

Manager Cong was slightly taken aback. He couldn’t believe the guy who had been so submissive in the company was talking to him like this?

He steadied himself, forced a smile, and said, “Xiao Feng, you… that’s good. Crown Prince is entertaining clients with drinks. Go and make a toast; it’s good for your career. They are powerful people from Zhengyang.”

Feng Jun looked at him again and was too lazy even to reply: Powerful people… What do they have to do with me?

He could guess why the other was approaching him; apart from that condescending attitude, it was probably because he wanted to get to know the two beauties at his side.

If he were with Li Shishi alone, or even just with Feng Jing, the other would probably not be interested. But the sum of the two women together was considerably more than the number two.

Seeing his disdainful look, Manager Cong felt a rush of anger. You really are rejecting the face that’s being given to you.