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Lufeng became more interesting to Wang Xiaojing the more she ignored him. She was a close friend of Murong Xiaoxiao and often heard her praise her brother. Upon meeting him today, there was no cliché love at first sight, but a sense of curiosity arose; she felt that Lufeng was different from others.
When a woman becomes curious about a man, it means she has already started to fall for him. Wang Xiaojing saw traces of her brother in Lufeng and wanted to know him better.
“Xiaoxiao, why don’t you stay at my place, the Holiday Inn, for a few days? You can take your time looking for work,” Wang Xiaojing said with a light laugh, causing those around them to change expressions, including Little Rich Handsome Gao Chao, who looked distressed; he certainly couldn't afford a five-star hotel.
“You know I don’t want to rely on others. I want to be self-sufficient and not be a parasite,” Murong Xiaoxiao politely refused. She knew that Lufeng wouldn’t go along with it. Now that they had graduated, she didn’t want to leave Lufeng. Although they had always referred to each other as siblings, she felt an indescribable emotion towards him. Perhaps it was due to the care and protection he provided, or perhaps she had already fallen in love with him. After moving to Beijing, they shared a common wish: to give the children in the orphanage a complete home.
“Xiaojing, I’m telling you seriously, we’ve just entered society and don’t have time to play or the means to do so. If you really want to find a job, come with us. If you’re not interested in job hunting, then go back to being your ladyship.”
Watching Wang Xiaojing’s behavior, Lufeng felt that he couldn’t be friends with this type of rich girl; it was better to keep his distance. Four years of social experience made him understand that he was just an ordinary guy. Only through his own efforts could he turn things around, maintain his dignity, and achieve his dreams. Even if a wealthy woman wanted to support him, he wouldn’t accept it; besides, such good fortune was rarer than winning the lottery. He didn’t want to pin his hopes on someone like Wang Xiaojing.
Suppressing her anger, Wang Xiaojing forced a smile: “You… of course I want to find a job, handsome. Let’s go.”
Lufeng revealed an unexpected smile: “There’s no rush; it’s better to clarify things first. Our resumes submitted online have all sunk without a trace. We plan to try our luck at the job market; it’ll be crowded there. Are you going too?”
Upon hearing about going to the job market, Wang Xiaojing felt as if struck by lightning: “What? The job market?”
“What else did you think?”
“What have you all been doing for four years? Did you waste your education?” Wang Xiaojing couldn’t believe that Lufeng would go to the job market for work. In this high-tech era, jobs were found online—one could jot down contact details and addresses of companies that responded and then interview one by one, even bringing friends along.
“You see, we’re just those kinds of people who haven’t learned much,” Lufeng said calmly.
After hearing Lufeng’s response, Wang Xiaojing reevaluated him; she felt that he wasn’t that type of person: “Did you also dedicate four years of youth to the virtual gaming world?”
“Sorry to disappoint you; I’ve worked at a foreign trade company for four years.”
“What did you do?” Wang Xiaojing became interested again, ignoring everyone else around them as if this were just their conversation.
Lufeng felt dizzy; the more he tried to shake off Wang Xiaojing, the more enthusiastic she became. He was getting a bit impatient: “I don’t have time for your ‘bullshit’!”
“You…” Wang Xiaojing gritted her teeth in anger but found herself powerless against Lufeng.
After putting their luggage in the small inn, the group of six arrived at the talent market. Murong Xiaoxiao and Wang Xiaojing instantly became the center of attention, while Lufeng and the others acted as bodyguards to block off any unwanted advances from opportunistic men, making it difficult for them to focus on job hunting. Most of the people present were from human resources recruiting, with only a few internal positions available that required work experience. After squeezing through for a few hours, they had to leave empty-handed.
Just as they stepped out of the market center, they encountered a smooth-talking salesperson.
"Hey there, handsome and beautiful! Looking for jobs? Come to our company, Lian! Jobs are hard to find these days, but we at Lian can provide you with a platform. Our employees buy cars in three years and houses in five!" The middle-aged man in a suit chattered on.
"Really?" Qin Shou and Qiu Han looked intrigued, while Gao Chao was indifferent; he cared less about jobs and more about when his father would give him money.
"Of course it's true! Look at me; I may not look great, but I bought a house in three years. Come check out our products; they're all natural and pollution-free..." The middle-aged man handed out several flyers.
Lufeng remained silent. He knew this was a pyramid scheme. After observing the surroundings and not spotting any accomplices, he decisively said, "Stop trying to brainwash us. If you want to do pyramid selling, go ahead. If you want to start a business, do it yourself. But I want to say this: Business should be done with integrity; don’t earn dirty money. Food must be safe; don’t let it get contaminated. The reason for shallow connections is water pollution, and deep feelings are like toxic capsules settling."
"You... who are you? What are you saying? We are a legitimate company; you need to take responsibility for your words," the salesperson replied sternly.
Seeing that there were no accomplices around, Lufeng wasn't afraid of him and couldn't be bothered to engage further: "Forget your nonsense; we're leaving."
After a busy day, everyone failed to find suitable jobs. What troubled Lufeng most was his three roommates' job situation. Factory work? They definitely wouldn’t go for that, but they didn’t have any skills either; their diplomas were obtained through dubious means, and aside from playing games, they couldn’t do anything else.
"I’ve seen enough; how can you guys even think about finding jobs?" After a day of searching, Wang Xiaojing would have been shocked if she hadn’t complained.
"You weren’t invited," Lufeng replied lazily, not wanting to bicker with her. "Second Brother, Qin Shou, Fourth, what do you want to do?"
"I don’t know. I feel like a fly stuck on glass—bright future but no way out. I can’t stay here anymore; the housing prices are ridiculously high. Even if I die here, I’d still have to renew my lease. If it comes down to it, I might as well go back home," Qiu Han said helplessly.
Gao Chao was indifferent; he would go wherever they went as long as he had company. He casually said, "I’ll follow you guys wherever you go. If you all go home, I’ll shamelessly go back too."
"What about you, Qin Shou?" Lufeng asked Qin Shou, who had been silent.
"I don't know, but I can't go home. I just graduated, and I don't want my family to know that I'm going back because I can't find a job. If that's the case, my family would be embarrassed," Qin Shou said with a pained expression.
"I don't want to discourage you, but do you even know what you're capable of? I've told you many times not to get lost in games all day, but you just won't listen. Do you think playing games can be a career?" Lufeng took on the role of an elder and started to nag.
"My dear big brother, it seems like you play too," Gao Chao reminded him.
Noticing Wang Xiaojing watching him closely, Lufeng felt a bit awkward: "Ahem, I just play for fun."
Wang Xiaojing had been observing Lufeng and the others. Seeing them troubled about work, a barely noticeable smile flashed across her face: "If you could reach a professional level in gaming, it could actually become a career."
When it came to games, Qin Shou's eyes lit up with excitement: "Really? I'm not bragging; in Dota/Lol/CF/CS/DNF, we're top-notch players with sharp positioning. We can definitely be considered hardcore gamers."
"Do you know Wen Tian?" Zhu Xiaojing asked with a smile, while thinking: After all this talk, we still ended up back at games. Lufeng, I have to convince you to join Wen Tian. This stubborn person, Xiaoxiao, refuses to play Wen Tian with me just for you. It seems this girl is definitely not just your sister.
"Of course I know it. It's the martial arts fantasy world adapted from Jin Yong's Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Once you put on the special gaming helmet, you can enter the virtual world. The incredible sense of immersion makes it feel like you're really there. I played during the internal test; it was amazing. The open beta ends tomorrow and officially launches the day after. I've already missed the open beta, but I must play when it officially launches," Qin Shou said excitedly, full of anticipation.
"Hopeless," Lufeng shook his head, too lazy to say more.
"Xiaoxiao, your brother seems to have a bias against games," Wang Xiaojing hinted subtly, intending to persuade Murong Xiaoxiao first.
"Don't drag me into this. It's not bias; as 'Beast' said, I'm also a hardcore player. But I know how to separate reality from virtuality. We don't even have jobs right now; there's no more comfortable college life for us. We've entered society now; we need to take responsibility for ourselves and for our families who worked hard to send us to school," Lufeng reasoned passionately with his group of 'lost' roommates.
Lufeng's words were reasonable and left Wang Xiaojing with no way to refute him. She had no choice but to throw out a bombshell: "Right now, I have a job that pays over five thousand a month that all of you can do. Are you in?"
"What job?" Qin Shou and the others asked curiously.
Lufeng couldn't believe it: "Is there really such a good opportunity?"
Wang Xiaojing rolled her eyes at Lufeng and smiled at the others: "Become a Professional Player in Wen Tian. As long as you join my... my brother's studio, you'll have a guaranteed five thousand. However, our studio only accepts Elite players; you might barely qualify. Xiaoxiao is not restricted."
"I'm in! I'll go too... me as well!" Qin Shou, Gao Chao, and Qiu Han all spoke up eagerly, each with their own motives—Qin Shou was drawn by the game itself, Gao Chao was interested in Wang Xiaojing, and Qiu Han was attracted by the guaranteed five thousand salary.
Without hearing a response from Lufeng, Wang Xiaojing was quite surprised: "What? Xian Shao? Five thousand is the base salary, plus commission. It's just like working for you, based on performance."
"Don't treat this as a game; you can see it as a job. Wen Tian, you should know some things too. His game time synchronizes with reality, with both night and day. The longest game time in a day is from 8 AM to 8 PM. Except for the early stage of the server launch, we won't require work hours. I know you don't want to waste your time on this, but you have to understand that life is essentially a play. As long as we have planned entertainment, it's not wasting time. It can not only entertain but also bring profit. Why not enjoy it?"
Lufeng remained unmoved, staring into Wang Xiaojing's eyes and questioning, "What are your intentions? Why do you want us to play the game?"
Wang Xiaojing avoided Lufeng's intense gaze and grabbed Murong Xiaoxiao's hand, saying, "I want Xiaoxiao to play with me; she is my best confidante."
Lufeng did not respond. He appreciated what Wang Xiaojing had done for Murong Xiaoxiao and understood Xiaoxiao's feelings. If he didn't play, Xiaoxiao wouldn't either, but neither of them broke this unspoken understanding.
After a moment, Wang Xiaojing eagerly continued to ask, "Are you... going?"
Lufeng did not answer Wang Xiaojing but looked at his three roommates: "Do you really want to go?"
Qiu Han and Qin Shou replied in unison: "Yes!"
Gao Chao casually said, "It's up to you guys!"
Looking at these three roommates, Lufeng smiled through tears. To ease the atmosphere, he transformed into Tang Seng: "If you all want to go, I will let you go. Of course, I won't stop you if you want to go. However, it's not just about wanting to go; it doesn't mean I won't let you if you say you want to go or that I will force you if you say you don't want to go. Let's be reasonable here; since everyone wants to go, then let's go~"
Everyone was speechless: "..."
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