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Upon waking up, Ye Xiu felt incredibly comfortable. He patted the soft pillow and gazed at the sunlight streaming into the room, his mood lifting considerably.
The freedom was about to begin. He needed to quickly find a job to support himself, as his money was running low.
Ye Xiu left the hotel and walked briskly down the street, occasionally glancing around. The words "Hiring" stood out vividly in his eyes.
Finally, he spotted a recruitment advertisement.
Pharmaceutical King Company was looking for a warehouse manager.
Requirements: Anyone can apply.
Job Description: Oversee the warehouse.
Salary: Negotiable.
Given Ye Xiu's educational background, this position was already quite decent.
Without hesitation, Ye Xiu dialed the phone number listed.
A gentle female voice answered on the other end.
"Hello, this is Medicine King Pharmaceuticals."
"Um, aren't you hiring for that manager position?" Ye Xiu asked timidly.
"Yes, just come directly to Pharmaceutical Company. Once you arrive, someone will interview you. You should know the address," the tone of the voice suddenly changed.
"Ah. That... I don't know..."
Before Ye Xiu could finish, the person on the other end hung up.
What a jerk, it's just an operator.
Forget it, I'll take a taxi. If I don't know, someone else will.
Ye Xiu hailed a cab.
"Driver, take me to Medicine King Pharmaceuticals." Ye Xiu spoke without a hint of arrogance. Besides, he had no reason to feel superior at the moment.
"Sure."
The driver took a winding route, and after quite some time, they finally arrived.
"How much is it, driver?"
"99." The driver replied bluntly.
"What the hell." Ye Xiu exclaimed in surprise.
"Just look at the meter; for such a long distance, it's not expensive," the driver said seriously.
"Alright then, thank you. Keep the change!" Ye Xiu said cheerfully as he pulled out a hundred-dollar bill, trying to act nonchalant.
He was about to start working soon; a hundred bucks was nothing.
Ye Xiu stepped out of the taxi, ignoring the twitching mouth and disdainful gaze of the driver.
Before him stood a grand building.
The Guard Room ahead spanned over a hundred square meters, followed by a towering structure about three hundred meters high. From the side, it revealed an endless expanse of factory space.
Wow, this is enormous. This company must dominate the national herbal medicine production.
Ye Xiu approached the security desk and made a phone call to gain entry.
He walked directly into the three-hundred-meter tall building.
Reaching the reception desk, he inquired about the location of the Interview before heading into the elevator.
He pressed the button for the second floor. It wasn't that Ye Xiu didn't want to take the stairs; he simply couldn't find them at that moment. To avoid any awkwardness, he hopped into the elevator without hesitation.
Upon arriving on the second floor, he located the Interview venue.
Ye Xiu lightly knocked on the door.
"Come in," a serious voice called out.
Upon entering, he saw a rectangular Black Glass Table. Seated by the window were three individuals dressed in formal attire, each sporting a badge on their chest—likely the company's emblem. Their uniforms looked classic, rivaling those sold by high-end brands outside.
This is a big company; their benefits must be fantastic, and their pay surely good. However, conducting an Interview for a warehouse supervisor seems a bit too formal.
Once inside, Ye Xiu felt a wave of panic wash over him. After all, he had just stepped into society and knew nothing, akin to a Big White vegetable.
"Don't be nervous, have a seat," the middle-aged man gestured to the chair across from him.
Ye Xiu sat down, straightening his posture as he did so.
"Are you here to apply for the warehouse supervisor position?"
"Ah, yes."
"I'm sorry, but we don't hire minors."
"No, I'm nineteen," Ye Xiu said, feeling a bit anxious and adding two years to his age just in case.
"May I ask your name?"
"Ye Xiu, with 'Ye' meaning leaf and 'Xiu' meaning to cultivate..."
"Alright then, congratulations on joining our company," the middle-aged man interrupted Ye Xiu.
The man stood up, intending to shake Ye Xiu's hand, but just then, a phone rang.
Usually, personal ringtones are set to silent; only specific settings can ring through, and those are typically reserved for one's superiors.
"Hello," the middle-aged man answered respectfully.
He then responded with a series of affirmatives before hanging up the phone, seemingly relieved once the call ended.
The middle-aged man looked Ye Xiu over again.
Her features were delicate, and her long hair flowed gracefully.
Who was this person that had stirred the interest of the big shots in the company?
On the other end of the phone call just now, there was nothing much said, only that the candidate was to be brought to Tang Family Mansion.
Tang Family Mansion! The people there were figures of admiration for many. Even the second-ranked Medicine King Pharmaceuticals was merely one of the Tang family's enterprises, and not even among the top ones.
At this moment, the middle-aged man dared not be negligent.
"Hello, Mr. Ye." How could he look down on someone whom the behind-the-scenes big boss wanted to meet? The middle-aged man became polite. "Our big boss wants to personally interview you."
Ye Xiu couldn't help but feel speechless.
Was it really necessary for someone who merely looked after a warehouse? Or was there some ulterior motive? Did they intend to sell him off?
Ye Xiu felt a wave of confusion and entertained thoughts of escaping.
"Um... is it okay if I don't want this job anymore?" Ye Xiu scratched his head.
"No way!" The middle-aged man exclaimed without thinking, then suddenly realized his rudeness and softened his tone. "It’s just that there might be valuable items in the warehouse that need supervision, and the boss is worried, so he wants to interview you personally. Plus, the salary is very high—over ten thousand is just a starting point."
Of course, the middle-aged man's words were nonsense; his only task was to bring Ye Xiu to Tang Family Mansion by any means necessary. After all, this was an opportunity to interact with a significant figure.
Upon hearing this, Ye Xiu's interest was piqued.
"Let's go."
The middle-aged man drove off with Ye Xiu.
Within two minutes, they arrived at the place where Ye Xiu had previously taken a taxi.
"Damn..." Ye Xiu cursed inwardly, realizing he had been set up.
Of course, who else would they target if not him? The Pharmaceutical Company was right next door; who would take a taxi right at the edge of their destination? And not knowing such a famous Pharmaceutical Company in Starlit City clearly indicated he wasn't a local. If they weren't going to rip him off, who else would they?
After about half an hour of driving, they were now quite far out, almost on the outskirts.
He noticed that the number of cars, pedestrians, and buildings was decreasing.
Ye Xiu began to worry again. They wouldn't really take him to some desolate place to sell him off, would they?
Just as he was about to open the car door and jump out, the car came to a stop.
"Mr. Ye, it's like this: we can't step into the Tang Family Mansion without orders from our boss. You'll have to walk in by yourself from here," the middle-aged man said, pointing towards two large Sophora Trees in the distance.
Ye Xiu followed his gaze.
Behind the two Sophora Trees stood a house.
However, the scene looked somewhat eerie; if it weren't for a brand-new sedan parked beside the house, Ye Xiu would have thought it was a haunted house.
"Mr. Ye, you should hurry up. I'm afraid the boss won't wait much longer," the middle-aged man urged.
After weighing his options for a moment, Ye Xiu decided to go take a look. After all, he was someone who had seen ghosts without being scared out of his wits.
Ye Xiu walked over.
As he got closer, he realized that there was a distance of about twenty meters between the two large Sophora Trees, and the house was a Bungalow.
Looking at the scene before him, it felt somewhat strange, as if...
These two Sophora Trees were a grand entrance, like the gateway to a hidden sect in a cultivation world.
Of course, Ye Xiu was just thinking.
Then, gathering his courage, Ye Xiu moved toward the Bungalow. But just as he passed through the large Sophora Trees, a massive ripple spread through the air.
Damn, it really is a door to a new world.
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