Chapter 228: There’s Something You Should Do But Some Are Not
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Lou Cheng took a deep breath and shook his head to calm himself down in front ofthe lure of money.
About half a minute later, he dialed his masters number.
Geezer Shis cough followed a merry ringtone. Hey, brat! Cough Youve got trouble already so quickly?
Master, no. Its not a martial arts problem but something else,explained Lou Cheng.
Name it then. Whats the matter? You killed another guy? asked Geezer Shicasually.
Fine, master deems me as a homicidal maniac now. Lou Cheng pissed on himself in secret before briefing about his seeking for a part-time job and Gushan Martial Arts Schools two offers. Then he asked,
Master, which one do you think I should choose?
Your heart is leaning to the first one, isnt it? Hundreds of thousands of yuan are placed before you. Its hard for you not to feel tempted, answered Geezer Shi with a laugh.
Lou Cheng heaved a sigh and went on to explain. Im very tempted butwith some kind of a guilty conscience, I dont think I should take it. Im not worth it yet A Professional Ninth Pin part-time instructor can make ten grand per month on average. Okay, it is probably considered a scarce resource in Xiushan and we have it doubled. Thats way too much for two months work.
One can not reap where he/she has not sown. Bigger profit comes with bigger risk!
You sound sober enough.Geezer Shi chuckled. First of all, anyone with a discerning eye can easily see that your overall strength is among the best few in the body refining stage. Considering your young age, short training and great potential, you are more than just an average Professional Ninth Pin martial artist so the average salary and benefits wont apply to you. Second, cough-cough That martial art schools first offer is pretty much a bundle sale. In this circle, once you allow them to use your name, you must bear the corresponding responsibility.
If you can turn around and leave everything behind after, taking this money isnot a big deal. However, thats not you. You fought your life for an old friend. After dinner comes the reckoning. If someone capable challenges the school, will you stand up against them? If they get in trouble and turn to you for aid, will you step out to help? If they bully the competitors and dominate the market under your name, will you pry into their conduct?
A man, especially those living in this circle, relies on his face. Im not saying such bundle deals are all bad. Well known martial artists more or less have some income from such cooperation. Cough-cough But remember toshine your name and learn the other partys lowdown and morality before making your decision. Dont be dragged down without knowing why.
Ask yourself if you are willing to tie yourfuture to that martial arts school for that amount of money. Yes, Ive been a bit dramatic. Just trying to make a point.
Lou Cheng asked himself the question and pondered.
I got it, master. I know what to do.
I better not bite off more than I can chew!
Terrific. I have one more line for you. Money is important butyour center should be your martial arts training. Improve yourself and youll have more opportunities to make more money. Geezer Shi warned before hanging up.
Lou Cheng spent a few minutes on calming himself down. Instead of answeringQin Rui, he dialed Yan Zhekes mobile number.
Sitting at the dinner table,Yan Zheke was having a bowl of porridge made by her father with homemade pickled veggies while chatting with her parents, enjoying their company.
Her mobile began to ring and vibrate.
The corners of her mouth went upward and her eyes and brows softened after a quick glance at the phone, excited, perturbed and concerned.
I need to answer this, said Yan Zheke in her slender voice. She picked up her phone and quickly went to the living room. As the phone call connected, she made her way upstairs.
Hello. Whats up?Yan Zheke intended to sound flat and stiff.
Watching her daughter from behind,Ji Mingyu sighed over her daughters softened eyes and unconscious smile.
Silly girl! Who can you fool?
She glanced at herhusband, who seemed completely unaware, and spoke to herself,
Only thesecrude men!
Hmm! Your little princess is pretty much taken away. You dont feel anything!
Noticing the different tone of Yan Zheke,Lou Cheng put on a gentle smile and asked, Your parents are around?
Yan Zheke went upstairs to her bedroom like a little whirlwind. Leaning to the door, she burst into a silent laugh. Not anymore.
Thats good. I have something to consultCoach Yan. Lou Cheng moved to the side, leaving the entrance to Jishan House open.
Yan Zhekes sweet dimples appeared. She answered merrily, Go ahead. Ill give you some good advice.
It doesnt sound bad at all.
Ke, remember I told you I wanted to work part-timein some martial arts club? I asked Qin Rui to help me and his master offered me a position Lou Cheng informed his girlfriend of the entire matter.
Yan Zheke listened carefully with a smile on her face. She really liked it that Lou Cheng always discussed things with her before making up his mind, giving her a strong feeling of involvement as a partner breathing the same air and sharing the same fate together.
She understood Lou Cheng was not indecisive. At critical moments, he was actually a man of determination, very reliable.
I agree withCoach Shis opinion. Cheng, you dont need to get too involved with Xiushans martial arts clubs. Yan Zheke put her thoughts into words carefully. Uncle Xing and my mom both mentioned martial arts clubs in small places like Xiushan usually have ties to local gangs. You might get dirt on yourself.
My dad likes to read old books. One of his favorite lines is Theres something you should do but some are not.
Lou Cheng planned to get some information onGushan Martial Arts School from Yan Zheke. Her words strengthened his decision. He promised with no hesitation, Hmm. Ill follow Coach Yans advice and take the second offer.
My father-in-law soundsintellectual Hmm Its quite different from praising my master
Yan Zheke chuckled, highly satisfied. She then threw another question. Have you got your medicine?
Im right outside the drugstore, laughed Lou Cheng.
Which one? asked Yan Zheke with a bright smile, her eyes rolling with beams.
Jishan House, allegedly the best drugstore in Xiushan that sells genuine medicine at a fair rate. Lou Cheng enjoyed chatting with his girl.
Yan Zheke smiled, her lips pursed. That I can promise you. Dont you find the name familiar?
Familiar how? Lou Cheng was baffled.
Yan Zheke burst into a laugh. Remember? Empress Dowagers family name is Ji!
Empress Dowager is Empress Dowager to me Lou Cheng made a joke.
Holy crap! What a small world! Im going toEmpress Dowagers drugstore!
Concerned Lou Cheng might feel inferior, Yan Zheke went on to explain, My dad used to be a poor doctor. Empress Dowager didnt have much to do when she first came to Xiushan. She started her own business while coaching private students. It took her much time and effort to make the company survive. When they finally made peace with my grandparents, the company began to take shape and develop. I grew up in a relatives courtyard, much more lively and bustling than now. Wherever I went, I would meet some uncles and aunts who loved to pinch my face.
He-heh. Thats quite similar to myquarter. Lou Cheng knew his girlfriends background pretty well that he didnt think much about it nor care. He joked along. I thought you were quite ill in your earlier years without much a cheek.
A bit baby fat Yan Zheke was slightly embarrassed.
She could tell her boyfriend didnt feeluncomfortable about it. He was still full of confidence.
Lovers in a hot relationship could talk about random stuff forever. The phone call lasted untilJi Mingyu urged Yan Zheke to go down. She found it hard to tear herself away from her boyfriend but had to say goodbye to Cheng and start her day spending the morning with her parents and visiting her grandpa in the County of Zhengque.
Holding the hot phone, Lou Cheng dialedQin Ruis number, determined.
Cheng, youve decided? Qin Rui sounded full of joy.
My old classmate is about to work part-timein the school as a capableProfessional Ninth Pin martial artist. All the schoolmates will look up upon me!
Yeah. I just phoned my master. Im not done training with him yet so I cant use my nameas an advertisement. You know, in this circle we must honor teachers and esteem truth. Lou Cheng blamed his master.
He felt lost after turning the first offer down. 300,000 yuan My dad hasntsaved this much after decades of hard work
Never mind. In this world, theres something we should do but some are not.
Understood!Qin Rui had sympathy for his opinion. So youll take the VIP class? Ill tell my master right away. Sigh Cheng, you are already this powerful, still not done training? Your master is too strict When can you finish? After reaching the Dan stage?
From this, not hard to guess how brilliant Lou Chengs master must be!
Maybe answered Lou Cheng, his face blank as he had no idea when his training would end.
Dan stage? High-ranked Dan Stage? Or physical invulnerability stage?
Qin Rui called back after a few minutes and laughed. My master said it wont be a problem. Come over if you have time today. Lets clinch the deal.
Sure. Ill be over in one hour.Lou Cheng exhaled, feeling at ease as everything settled.
He hung up and walked in Jishan House. He purchased bags of medicine according to the Seven Posts, which cost him over 1,700 yuan.
1,700 for one weeks medicine Two months It will be 15,000 Lou Cheng did some calculation and was shocked by how money consuming it was to enter the Dan stage.
Thats if I can wield my strength as one in two months!
No wonder Ke asked me to save my money
To keep his recipe secure, he didnt let the drugstore cook the medicine for him. He brought the bags back home and then headed over to Gushan Martial Arts School.
Outside his destination, hefixed his clothes and hair and whisked away the dust before going in.
From today, Ill be a coach here. I must care for my appearance!