Chapter 009: The Butcher's Skill in Carving an Ox (Part One)

The old man grabbed Wang Jian's arm and pulled him towards home

Having money truly makes one feel powerful

As expected, when Wang Jian went for the interview at the first school, he couldn't even get through the main gate; he was rejected with just a phone call. Although the school leader responsible for human resources spoke very politely and tactfully on the phone, Wang Jian knew right away that there was absolutely no chance for him. However, this was not a setback; it was something he had long been prepared for, and its failure was not a big deal.

After completing his workout, Wang Jian took the earthworms that had been soaked in strong liquor the night before out of the barrel one by one, spreading them on a wooden board to air dry naturally. Although they could not be dried to a hard texture, at least they would not look so disgusting.

As for his other two objectives, the bookstore was merely a convenient stop, while the real aim was that gym, which is said to be the best legitimate club in the country. Being a coach there could easily earn him six to seven thousand a month. During this time, he would also find a way to secure his graduation certificate, ensuring that he would not have to abandon his ideals due to basic survival issues

Of course, truly wealthy individuals do not care about this at all; they always choose the expensive over the right. According to Wang Jian's understanding, what does fitness mean? The best form of fitness is to find a riverbank, strip down to your clothes and shorts, and spend a day frolicking in the water. You don't need to go every day for three hundred sixty-five days; just going for one hundred fifty days will ensure that after two years, everyone can achieve a healthy physique and a sexy complexion.

The reason given by the second bookstore for rejecting him was rather perplexing; they actually refused him simply because Wang Jian was male. This reason left Wang Jian both amused and bewildered. In the end, he looked around at the store filled with female staff and the sole male owner, and suddenly, he understood. He exchanged a knowing glance with the owner and quietly withdrew. The bookstore owner even went out of his way to drive Wang Jian a short distance, and on top of that, handed him a pack of cigarettes.

I am sorry, this is a private area. Entry is not permitted without authorization

I am here for an interview

Job application

Just as I had locked the door and turned to leave, I was unexpectedly confronted by the old man from yesterday. He was holding soy milk and fried dough sticks, dressed in a rather thick spring and autumn shirt, with his snow-white hair meticulously combed, and his mood appeared to be exceptionally bright

Although this is a public restroom, it is located in a relatively upscale community where it is cleaned daily, yet very few people use it. Even when someone does use it, it is usually just to wash their hands or touch up their makeup in front of the mirror. Yesterday, only Wang Jian used it to take a shower and go to the toilet. In Wang Jian's view, this restroom is cleaner than the master bedroom of the village chief's house and his university dormitory.

After brushing my teeth and washing my face, the sky gradually brightened. Although the grayish-white sky still held some stars, it had already begun to show a hint of dawn's blue.

Today, Wang Jian must certainly begin the interviews; if he does not work, the unbearable lightness of life for him would be facing starvation and cold, dying in a foreign land, or being forced onto the path of crime.

Wang Jian deftly withdrew his hand and took out two cold steamed buns from his bag, stuffing them into his mouth: "I appreciate it, but I still have to go for an interview. It's a good twenty miles away, and if I don't leave now, I won't make it in time"

As for his physical fitness, there is certainly no need to elaborate. Aside from the fact that he would starve to death if he did not eat, his other metrics are not much different from those of a Terminator. Performing 800 one-handed pull-ups is merely a warm-up, and he can easily break the world record in the 100-meter sprint. As for the reason behind this, Wang Jian himself cannot explain it; he simply can do it, and he has been able to since childhood. According to his own speculation, this might be related to the old carpenter making him bathe in a foul-smelling water since he was young. As for what that substance was, he was almost sickened by it at the time and had no inclination to find out.

Wang Jian looked at his expression, shrugged, stuffed a cigarette into his mouth, and then patted his shoulder: "Sorry."

Early the next morning, before dawn, Wang Jian got out of bed and, as usual, went to wash up at the public restroom

Wang Jian has a great fondness for dogs; he loves all kinds of dogs. Although he is a transient person and does not have the qualifications to keep a dog, this does not prevent him from becoming close friends with more than a dozen dogs in the community within just one day. Moreover, Wang Jian also enjoys exercising, and the parallel bars and pommel horse here perfectly meet his requirements

The old man saw that Wang Jian's attitude was very resolute, and he could only give up. After watching Wang Jian slowly disappear into the morning sunlight at the entrance of the community, he sighed and turned to walk home

As the matter progressed to this point, the sky had completely brightened. Wang Jian stretched his back, took off his tank top that accentuated his figure, put on his only shirt worth over a hundred, slung a synthetic leather bag over his shoulder, locked the garage door, and prepared to leave

Stimulated by Wang Jian, the security guard regained his composure. His first task was to feel his chest and back; after a thorough check, he surprisingly found that he felt no pain at all, not even the slightest discomfort. However, when he turned around, he was startled to find that the decorative floating steel plate on the wall behind him had been completely driven in by that sudden impact. The thick steel plate was perfectly flush with the wall, with not a single gap visible, leaving a pile of wall dust on the ground.

This fitness club truly deserves its reputation as one of the best in the country. The promotional brochures at the entrance feature numerous photos of celebrities, and the prices for membership cards are astonishingly high, with monthly passes costing 3,000 and VIP cards priced at as much as 100,000

Wang Jian noticed that he had been scrutinized for such a long time and speculated that others might find him unappealing because he did not resemble a muscular man. Therefore, he took a step forward without saying a word, his face almost touching that of the security guard. Then, with a sudden exertion of force, in a space of less than five centimeters, Wang Jian's short but powerful strike landed directly on the security guard's chest

After studying the price list for a while, Wang Jian lifted his leg and walked inside. However, he had barely taken a few steps when he was stopped by the security guard

Today, he has a total of four interview targets, arranged in a straight line from nearest to farthest. Among them, the nearest and the farthest are both schools, while the two in the middle consist of a bookstore and a fitness club.

At that moment, the security guard felt as if he had been hit by a motorcycle. The tall figure, standing at 1.85 meters, could hardly maintain his balance and stumbled backward, crashing directly into the wall behind him. This produced a muffled sound reminiscent of a heavy hammer striking a concrete floor, echoing with a resounding "thud" that carried a considerable distance.

Wang Jian reached out and pulled the startled security guard, then smiled apologetically at him: "I apologize for what just happened."

May I enter

Then my chair... The old man thought for a moment and nodded emphatically: "Alright, regardless of whether you can fix it well or not, I will have my youngest introduce you to a job."

Do not rush. After the materials are brought, put the bone powder into the banana leaf water to simmer. When it turns into a paste, I will almost be back. One pound of beef bones, three taels of dog bones, and seven portions of banana leaf water. See you later

In fact, the two important factors that attracted Wang Jian to this community, aside from the fact that someone could cover his overdue rent, are the abundance of pet dogs in the area and the presence of a small fitness park here

After speaking, Wang Jian ignored him and walked straight into the hall. Following the directions on the sign, he arrived at the door of the manager's office and gently knocked twice on the door

Run, where to run?

Wang Jian walked out of the community while chuckling to himself

So he looked at Wang Jian for a while, shook his head, and said, "Go back, this is not a place for you."

The security guard scrutinized Wang Jian, but although this fellow appeared quite masculine in build, he fell far short of the standards outlined in the job requirements. After all, the expectations here were for those who were at least a B cup, the kind of men who, with a bit of oil, could make married women scream every night. But Wang Jian? Setting aside his attire, he exuded an air of scholarly refinement. While such a person might be suitable for role-playing as a teacher with wealthy women in a nightclub, he was utterly inadequate for dealing with these tastefully demanding, deeply troubled women.

Due to the ride-sharing service, Wang Jian arrived at the gym a full half hour earlier than expected, giving him ample time to observe the primary objective of his visit.

This person, one cannot rely on others; do not try to persuade me, otherwise we won't even be able to remain friends

In fact, going for a school interview is entirely a matter of luck. Although he has a teaching certificate, he is still an outsider. Despite having attended university, he is unable to obtain his diploma due to certain reasons. As a dismissed recent graduate, he has no reason to be accepted by such an institution as a school, unless... unless this world is truly created by Koreans.

To be honest, whether this security guard is a properly trained professional or just some random person off the street, any ordinary guard would have already used a rubber baton to drive Wang Jian out. Although some newly wealthy individuals dress in a way that resembles cheap market goods, it is still easy to tell who has money and who does not. Based on this security guard's discernment and experience, if Wang Jian were a nouveau riche, he would definitely be studying the promotional posters featuring those second-rate celebrities in tight fitness outfits, rather than the membership price list that hardly anyone pays attention to. After all, if someone is truly wealthy, who the hell would bother looking at that...

The old man was taken aback for a moment, then he released his grip. He certainly understood Wang Jian's meaning; his words had been quite clear. He did not have complete confidence in repairing that stool. If he failed to fix it, and he had promised to help with Wang Jian's employment issue, his family would undoubtedly label Wang Jian a fraud. Over time, this could lead to a complete breakdown of trust, making it a situation where not only would the deal fall through, but also the principles of integrity would be lost. From any perspective, this was clearly a losing proposition.

Let's go to my place for breakfast

After the muffled sound was heard, the security guard turned pale with fright. He had at least trained for a few days, and based on the tone of that sound, if it were a person who had fallen from somewhere, the impact would have been equivalent to falling from at least three stories, with the head hitting the ground first. It would be absolutely normal to break a few bones, and if luck were particularly bad, the brain matter could even be splattered out.