Chapter 2: The Exploitative Boss and the Cheap Man
Damn it! Why is my luck so bad!
Sun Ming did not immediately follow Zhou Guisheng inside; instead, he smiled smugly at Wang Ke and, with a rather irritating demeanor, said: "Wang Ke, I really should thank you. I heard you've been stuck with a salary of only 1,500 yuan for half a year. Oh dear, how pitiful! If it weren't for you pushing me out, I would be in the same situation as you. Where would I have my current salary of 2,500 yuan? Haha, I really must thank you!"
How did he come here? He even put on the work uniform from the store
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Escaping from the crowd's sight, Wang Ke immediately filled his feet with true energy, his figure flashing as he sped towards the antique street like the wind.
Upon seeing the young man, Wang Ke couldn't help but be taken aback
Boss, please do not be angry; have a cup of tea to calm your nerves. Such a person is not worth your anger.
After a minute, the people around realized that Wang Ke, who had exposed the scam, was missing, and they couldn't help but search everywhere.
As soon as he entered the antique street, he dispersed the vital energy beneath his feet, not wanting others to see his ghostly figure. Just as he was about to head to his workplace, a sudden sharp pain struck his eyes, and everything before him went dark.
A few minutes later, the police car arrived. Wang Ke saw that the situation had come to a pause, and the elderly man had returned to normal, understanding what had happened. Taking advantage of the distraction of those around him, he quickly slipped away.
In the fields of antiques and ritual implements, finding a bargain is always the most enticing; everyone desires to achieve sudden success overnight
Sun Ming immediately appeared startled by the attention his clothing received
Seeing that Wang Ke had no reaction, Zhou Guisheng felt as if he had been humiliated. Unable to contain his anger, he coldly snorted and said: "Come in to settle the bill, and after paying, get lost!"
A scheming boss encountering a despicable man can be considered a perfect match
How could he not discern the mocking intent behind Sun Ming's words? Today, with the library, it was as if he, a tiger, had fallen to the lowly state of being bullied by a dog. He has already broken through; in the future, he will soar high and free like a bird. A tiger is not worth stooping to the level of a dog.
The people around finally understood what was going on; it turned out to be a case of staged fraud
After the persuasion of many, the old man returned to normal, finally understanding what had happened. He could not help but wipe his murky tears with his withered hands, repeatedly murmuring the words, "Thank you, thank you, kind people..."
This month marks his tenth tardiness, and the boss issued a stern warning yesterday that if he is late again today, he will no longer be needed. However, he has already arrived late due to the earlier incident
How does he know that I bought it from Old Zhang's porcelain shop
Zhou Guisheng looked at Wang Ke with a cold smile
This nearly made Wang Ke vomit his breakfast; how can a person be so despicable!
Boss, I apologize for being late again, but today there is definitely a reason for it, I ... ...
Zhou Guisheng pointed at Sun Ming and said to Wang Ke: "I truly regret not choosing him back then and instead choosing you. Otherwise, the business of my Jubaotang would have been thriving for the past six months. However, it is not too late now; those who should leave have finally left, and those who should come have also arrived. I announce that from today, the day you were fired, Xiao Sun officially becomes the only assistant in this shop!"
This is to return it to your grandfather
Sun Ming, who was nearby, quickly flattered by serving tea. Zhou Guisheng took the tea with satisfaction and took a sip. Taking advantage of this moment, Sun Ming smiled triumphantly at Wang Ke.
Is he really working in the antique street
How can you still speak of the ritual implements
It is yet another aftereffect
However, he still needs to make one last effort, after all, this is the only formal job he has had since dropping out of high school two years ago
It is located right across from Sanbao Pavilion, next to the picture book.
Yesterday, during the breakthrough, he intended to make a decisive effort to penetrate the Baihui acupoint of the Fourth Heaven of the Dragon and Elephant. However, his vital energy could not rise and instead gathered around his eyes, which frightened him into quickly withdrawing his vital energy. Yet, it was too late; the intense pain around his eyes caused him to faint.
Upon seeing this, Wang grimaced in disgust, harboring an unusual contempt for this sycophantic individual.
With doubts in his heart, Wang Ke steeled himself and walked up, contemplating not only how to address today's situation.
He had reasons for being late before. A month ago, after he felt he was on the verge of a breakthrough, his mental strength and memory suddenly and inexplicably deteriorated. In the end, he couldn't even remember what he was doing. For this entire month, he has acted like a fool, committing numerous foolish acts.
Hey, where did that young man go just now? Why is he gone?
Do you want me to give you a chance to ruin my precious antique? Or should I give you a chance to receive a salary for nothing? You are quite the dreamer, oh great one. This small shop cannot afford you. Hurry up and settle this month's bill and get lost
So you do know that you are late, huh? I thought you believed our little shop opened at 8 PM. I clearly remember saying yesterday that if someone is late again, they need not come back, right? I also distinctly recall that someone nodded in agreement; how could they forget today?
Seeing the disgusting display of Zhou Guisheng and Sun Ming harmonizing with each other, Wang Ke truly wished to give each of them a punch to help them reevaluate their lives
Ritual implements are even more significant than antiques; finding a bargain requires not only knowledge of antiques but also an understanding of feng shui and ritual implements. The placement of these implements in a home can alter a person's fortune, making them more precious and desirable than antiques. However, it is generally difficult for the average person to recognize ritual implements, and even someone who is truly knowledgeable about antiques may not be able to identify them.
Wang Ke looked at the two individuals with frenzied expressions and couldn't help but exclaim
Wang Ke let out a cold snort, completely ignoring Sun Ming, and walked straight in
Zhou Guisheng cast a faint glance at Wang Ke, as if he had not seen him for a long time, and said, "Oh? Isn't this Wang Ke? What brings you here?"
Having spoken, he turned and entered the Gathering Treasure Hall, not wishing to glance at Wang Ke again
Wang Ke hurriedly explained, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by a hand raised by Zhou Guisheng
Boss, please give me another chance
Sun Ming's hand awkwardly lingered in mid-air, his expression fluctuating. With a cold snort, a trace of malice flashed in his eyes, and he turned to follow Wang Ke inside.
Upon arriving at the counter, Sun Ming swiftly printed out Wang Ke's payslip using the computer and handed it to Zhou Guisheng. The series of actions was so adept that it hardly resembled a first day on the job; it seemed more like a well-rehearsed performance.
Originally, he intended to provide an explanation today, but upon seeing Zhou Guisheng's demeanor, he lost the desire to explain, as doing so would only lead to self-humiliation
His mental strength and memory have increased exponentially, with his entire body filled with vital energy, fully restored to normal. Of course, the eyes are an exception
I ... ...
But just at the moment of the breakthrough yesterday, he suddenly felt a jolt of electricity coursing through his body, and his previously hazy mind became instantly clear, as if awakening from a deep dream, with the events that had transpired playing out in his mind like scenes from a movie
Even with Wang Ke's good temper, hearing such words would still ignite a spark of anger within him. While being late is his fault, it shouldn't warrant such a reaction
Zhou Gui took out fifty yuan from the counter and threw the paycheck and the money together to Wang Ke
However, none of this has anything to do with Wang Ke; he is currently contemplating how to deal with his boss
Have you heard? Someone stumbled upon a great opportunity! They bought a magical artifact for one hundred yuan, and someone is currently bidding one hundred thousand yuan for it!
Wang Ke took the payroll and the money, and upon seeing the entries on it, a surge of anger welled up in his heart. He raised his head to question Zhou Guisheng, saying: "Boss, the contract doesn’t state that being late once results in a deduction of 100, does it? It says that the maximum deduction is one day's salary. Isn’t deducting 100 excessive? And breaking a cup results in a deduction of 200?"
Zhou Guisheng gazed at the distant mountains, not even glancing at Wang Ke, and said in a sarcastic tone
The people around could not help but look at the man with anger; how could such a scoundrel deceive an elderly scrap collector out of the hard-earned money he had worked so diligently for
Wang Ke snorted coldly and said: "Do others not know, or do I not know? I work on Antique Street, and ritual implements must be antiques. What you have is a recent imitation, from Old Zhang's porcelain shop, twenty yuan each, utter nonsense of a ritual implement"
As he spoke, he walked over to pat Wang Ke on the shoulder to express "encouragement" and "gratitude"
It is precisely because of knowing these two points that the scammer just now used a tool to stage a fraud.
At that moment, the conversation of two people passing by reached Wang Ke's ears
Really? Where? How come such a good opportunity hasn't come my way!
Upon hearing this, Sun Ming proudly puffed out his chest towards Wang Ke, displaying an attitude of "I am stronger than you"
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Thank you for the compliment, boss
Looking at the payslip, Zhou Guisheng nodded in satisfaction and praised Sun Ming, saying, "Well done, this calculation is just right"
Indeed, how did it suddenly disappear? Young people are truly remarkable, heroes!
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The man sensed that the situation was dire, so he got up and ran away. However, after only a few steps, he felt a tremendous force from behind, causing him to crash to the ground. Struggling to get up, he found himself unable to rise and could only glare fiercely at Wang Ke, who had knocked him down, his eyes clearly indicating that Wang Ke should wait for him.
Seeing Wang Ke fuming with anger, Zhou Guisheng instead felt a wave of relief and satisfaction, pointing at Sun Ming and saying: "You explain it to him."
Wang Ke quickly closed his eyes, helplessly thinking.
As Wang Ke arrived at the entrance of Jubaotang, he saw the shop owner, Zhou Guisheng, who was in his early forties. Behind his back, people secretly referred to him as "Zhou the Skinner." He stood there with a serious expression, seemingly waiting for Wang Ke's arrival. Next to him stood a young man dressed in the shop's uniform, obsequiously holding a cup of tea for Zhou Guisheng.
Isn't this Sun Ming, who was eliminated six months ago in a competition at this store due to his appearance?
Then hurry up and go take a look, hurry and leave
Upon hearing this, many people finally remembered to call the police and hurriedly took out their phones to report the incident
There is nothing more to say! Everyone, please help call the police," Wang Ke said as he turned to the people around him
Wang Ke showed no hesitation in meeting the man's gaze, and after receiving a kick from him, the man would be unable to take care of himself for a short period. Even if it came to retaliation, he was not afraid
After waking up, he checked his eyes and found no major issues, just occasional stinging sensations. To this day, he still does not understand what exactly happened around his eyes after he fainted yesterday
The language is filled with a sense of mockery
Did you see that? This is what a good buddy is all about!
The man immediately broke into a cold sweat, staring in shock at Wang Ke, unable to utter a word.
However, he does not regret it; even if he is late, he would still take action regarding what just happened