C521 – The King Exploded
“Ah...”
The host was at a complete loss for words.
He stood there, blinking rapidly, his mind racing.
Normally, hosting such an event would be a breeze.
Someone wants to show off?
You just hand them the mic, let them have their moment, and quietly play the role of an attentive audience.
But not today.
This wasn’t just any laid-back evening; it felt like a nightmare-level challenge!
I’d barely faced a minor obstacle and was already on the brink of defeat.
My brain was on the verge of shutting down.
“By the way, folks, our internet café is looking to hire a manager, two servers, and we’re giving priority to the ladies,” he announced loudly.
”Get out of here!”
Principal Xie couldn’t contain himself any longer. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up, “Get down, get down, get down!”
The guy got the message.
He slunk away, defeated.
The room fell into an eerie silence.
Well, no matter.
It’s not unusual for a few opportunists to slip through in the chaos.
Principal Xie straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and braced himself for the next round.
Soon enough, another guy stepped up.
The host’s scalp tingled with apprehension.
Please, no more.
If it’s another one like the last...
I might just lose it!
“Excuse me, sir, what industry do you work in?” the host asked, taking a deep breath to maintain his poise, a smile gracing his face.
”I, I, I...”
The guy was bashful, stumbling over his words.
It took quite a while before he managed to say, “I work in the luxury goods sector.”
At that revelation, the students’ eyes gleamed with anticipation.
This guy seemed genuine and sincere.
It probably wasn’t a ruse.
“Wow, the luxury goods sector is known to be quite lucrative.”
“True, the initial investment is hefty, but the potential rewards are substantial.”
“Let’s listen, let’s listen.”
Hope was rekindled among the students.
Principal Xie also breathed a sigh of relief.
At last, someone normal.
“And what specific products do you deal with in the luxury goods industry?” the host inquired further.
”Ah...”
The man’s face flushed with embarrassment.
He hung his head, fidgeting with his hands.
Finally, after a long pause, he mustered the courage to say, “I sell pork.”
The crowd was taken aback.
Pork?
The luxury industry?
What was the connection?
Xie Haijun, through clenched teeth, managed to say.
“No need!”
The guy was stubborn, dragging himself out: “I’m broke...”
“It’s on the house, free bandaging!”
Xie Haijun bellowed.
You’ve been out of school for two or three years.
Can’t you even afford treatment for a bruise or a sprain?
Quickly, he signaled for security to escort the man out.
Xie Haijun settled back into his seat, his nerves rattled.
Not again, surely not a repeat performance?
With this in mind, Xie Haijun turned his attention to the next individual.
“Look, you’re dependable, aren’t you? If not, better stay put.”
Xie Haijun advised.
“What are you implying, Principal?”
“I was the student council president at Eastsea Technology University!”
“A name that carries weight!”
The students were impeccably dressed.
Not a speck of dust on their clothing.
Their gold-rimmed glasses screamed sophistication.
Xie Haijun recognized him now.
Indeed, he was the former student council president.
He had been a great help in the past, a genuinely good guy with capabilities.
Xie Haijun finally relaxed a bit.
This one seemed trustworthy; hopefully, he could turn things around.
“So, what do you do?”
Xie Haijun inquired warmly.
I’m stepping in as the host.
I’ll be the one to ask you.
Don’t let me down.
“At home, I’m just modestly making my way, but lately, I’ve been making waves in the medical industry.”
The young man’s face was alight with enthusiasm.
Wow!
The audience was instantly electrified.
Now that sounded promising.
The medical industry!
That’s a seriously impressive field!
Especially now, with the cost of housing and healthcare sky-high.
As long as it’s related to healthcare, there’s definitely big money to be made.
“That’s wonderful, that’s wonderful!”
Xie Haijun let out a deep sigh of relief. My goodness, at last, someone dependable has come along.
“May I ask which specific industry you’re involved in? Are there any job openings? Perhaps we could recruit some of our younger students here.”
Xie Haijun inquired cheerfully.
“Principal Xie, there’s absolutely no issue with that. I came here intending to hire students. As long as they’re capable, the more, the merrier.”
The gentleman responded with a slight smile.
“Excellent, excellent!”
Xie Haijun exclaimed joyfully, slapping the table!
Fantastic!