Singlehandedly - Chapter 13
Chapter 13: Hearsay
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Fan Yu rarely participated in the chatting in the WeChat group chat.
But Tang Hong was the person that Consultant Fang recommended, the other two consultants seemed to pay special attention to him as well.
Fan Yu knew very well the weight of consultants. If she allowed these people in the WeChat group chat to jest and piss off Tang Hong, she would have inescapable responsibility. Hence, she could only make a vague comment to get these people to settle down and not be too unbridled.
“Aye.”
Fan Yu swept a glance at the list of profile pictures in the WeChat group chat.
Eight males, five females, 70% of them were of illustrious backgrounds. Those from ordinary families were in the minority, they were relatively more quiet and rarely spoke.
Searching for talents was very difficult, this was one factor.
Another factor was because a better family situation meant that they enjoyed better education, seen more sights and experienced an enriching life. The chances of their willpower being more outstanding in comparison is higher.
Some people were born at the finish line, this was not just a casual saying.
Whether Fan Yu was indignant or unresigned, she could not change facts.
“What happened to suffering is a blessing, and tribulation is embellished wealth.”
Ever since officially joining the Yellow River Organization, Fan Yu then knew that suffering was suffering. It was not a blessing, instead, it contained some trouble. For a person with resentment buried in his heart, no matter how powerful his willpower, it would be difficult to disregard the god’s Divine Breathe.
Fan Yu had no way of knowing the deeper reasons.
Presently, it was as if the group chat had fallen into an ice cave. No one made a sound, it was unusually quiet.
The people from ordinary families did not understand what the consultants meant by this.
But those of illustrious backgrounds were startled. They were quiet in appearance but chat in private. “A consultant-level figure? I heard from my grandfather that those are absolute powerhouses of the Transcendent world, they are on equal footing with the top leaders of Yunhai City. Although our Yunhai City is a large international financial metropolis, we have few consultants holding the fort.”
“Actually we’ve all met them. Every spot in the special training camp is subject to the three consultants’ approval. Perhaps the one called Tang Hong has some exceptional points that caught the consultants’ attention.”
“Credentials?”
“Talent?”
“I heard that Transcendents do not talk about these unsubstantial things.”
Several of them in a private WeChat chat, deduced that Tang Hong’s family background should be average. After all, they would have some impressions of one another for people of good backgrounds and live within Yunhai. At the very least, they would be able to get some information if they got someone to probe around.
Unless he was recommended by the top leaders of Yunhai City.
Yet why would people at that level join the Yellow River Agency, they would long have been snatched up by the government or military.
A red-haired girl wearing pajamas sprawled on her own bed and sent a pouting emoticon. “Hmph, hmph, hmph, I just don’t understand, what can Transcendents do regardless of how powerful they are, can they handle a bullet from a sniper rifle?”
“According to hearsay, there are some covert organizations overseas that specially hunt and kill Transcendents. Don’t mention sniper rifles, even if an ordinary rifle hits a Transcendent… that’s right, Transcendents die too. Only, their desperate retaliation before death is frightening.”
“Don’t speak about all these in the group chat, it wouldn’t be good if Sister Fan hears them.”
“Of course I know that, I just found it odd. On what basis do Transcendents have such high statuses?”
The strange atmosphere of the group chat did not affect Tang Hong’s mood. He was just surprised. No matter how he looked at it, Fang Nanxun really didn’t resemble a Transcendent powerhouse.
Which powerhouse would wear a cold countenance and intention scare an ordinary person like him…
Which powerhouse would be so mad to sit in the car and keep watch by the dormitory building and catch him just to make him willingly sign the contract…
It was too real!
Compared to his own feelings, Tang Hong was more inclined to believe the reaction of everyone in the WeChat group chat.
He attempted to tap on the profile pictures of those people who had spoken more arrogantly for a look. Prompts to add friends popped up for some while others’ WeChat moments could be viewed. A stranger could at most browse 10 images.
‘blue skies and sea, white birds, this seems to be a small island.’
‘Open-air swimming pool, on the roof at that?’
‘Open hotel suite, judging by the architecture style, it’s probably in Europe…’
Tang Hong was instantly shocked.
As he browsed, he was filled with awe. A feeling of admiration suddenly rushed up.
One had to know, he wasn’t completely voluntary, although there would still be people from the government drafting him even without Fang Nanxun.
However.
Look at these people.
Their standard of living was so high, with accumulated wealth, it could be said that it was a life that Tang Hong dare not even dream about in the past. Yet these people weren’t reluctant, they weren’t wallowed in wealth and rank at all and volunteered to join the Yellow River Organization to stop the gods.
What noble character would this take!
What moving courage would this need!
“Amazing.”
Tang Hong took in a breath. In terms of ethics, he was indeed far less than these people.
His main objective in joining the Yellow River Organization was money.
“I shall send a red packet then.”
“As a small mark of my respect.”
When his fingertip moved over the red packet key, Tang Hong hesitated again. To these people, the red packet would not seem big no matter how big it was. They might even misunderstand his intentions.
Besides.
He only had about 1000 dollars left for his living expenses this month. The cash that Fang Nanxun gave was all spent on hotel accommodation, there wasn’t much left. Tang Hong made up his mind and just sent a 10 dollars WeChat red packet.
Not much and not little, just right. He casually snatched one red packet after sending it.
Mm.
He got 80 cents, not bad. Tang Hong then left WeChat. He looked at this phone screen, that loneliness scale.
The two highest loneliness levels, one was doing a surgery alone and one was moving house.
It wasn’t within his scope of consideration.
Further down, was going to the amusement park, then it was in successive order: watching the sea, singing KTV and eating hotpot.
“Let’s go watch the sea then.”
Yunhai City bordered on the East Sea, only the Yangtze District that Tang Hong was at was further from the seaside. It was very troublesome and tiring to go alone, but this was just what he wanted.
He’d get a ride-hailing service while he was at it.
He could even get one more point of individual value. These few days, he could try both the subway and public bus when he had time.
He only noticed that the previous ride he hailed had yet to be paid for when he was getting on.
“Oh.”
Tang Hong realized that his WeChat wallet did not have enough money, so he decided to pay for it with Alipay and put it on credit to be paid for next month.
He did not wish to approach Fang Nanxun for help again. Helping him was kindness, not obligation, how could he continue to ask for more without shame. Unless it was a last resort, Tang Hong wished to uphold this bottom line to the best of his ability.
Hence, he slightly tweaked his earlier plans. He would not go to the high-cost areas such as five-star hotels for now, he’d see about it later.
“Should I ask for some money from my family?”
This thought flashed across and instantly disappeared. He knew very well that his parents were overworked, they were in much debt and almost had no savings. In addition, putting two children in university at the same time, their monthly living expenses, together with costs such as school fees and transport costs put great pressure on them. Even an ordinary family might not be able to bear this heavy load.
“Mm…”
“The daily expenses of a university student over at the capital isn’t lower than that of Yunhai, I’d better not ask.” Tang Hong then shook his head in rejection.
After some time.
His ride arrived at the school entrance.
…
[Ding dong!]
[First time experiencing taking a ride-hailing service alone, individual value+1]
…
[Ding dong!]
[First time experiencing going to the seaside alone, individual value+1]
…
Two points of individual value had waste an entire day of Tang Hong’s time. He had even skipped class for this. He was in great agony, feeling like he had committed the most heinous crimes.
“This won’t do.”
“I have to go back and study.” Tang Hong could not help sighing at the thought of economic law. He’d heard that this course on economic law was the easiest one in the certified public accountant exam.
Why did he find it really difficult?
It must be a misconception.
Dong Dong.
A WeChat message from Wu Jie interrupted Tang Hong’s intention of heading to the library to self-study. “You haven’t been training these few days, right?”
“Actually, I’m afraid I would scare you, I secretly trained bench presses alone.” Tang Hong naturally wouldn’t say that he’d been busy triggering his individual value these days that he almost forgot about the bench presses.
“Haha.”
Wu Jie laughed and evaded the topic. “Xuan Lizheng is here too. If you’re free, come do some training.”
Tang Hong said, “I’ll go over right away, be prepared to be taken aback. Remember to wear masks, don’t let your jaws drop off from shock. Of course it’s fine if that happens, I will go get two insurance policies with me as the beneficiary for you two.”
Wu Jie: “…”
Beside him.
Xuan Lizheng was still wearing a purple t-shirt and sandals. He had an understanding smile, “I’ve said previously, Tang Hong just had a brief period of enthusiasm, he won’t come again.”
“Uh.”
Wu Jie turned his head with a strange expression.
“That.”
“Tang Hong said he’s coming over right away. He also said he’s been training secretly these few days and made great progress.”
Wu Jie lowered his voice and wiped his perspiration, then picked up a 10KG with his left hand to continue doing bicep training.
“Oh.”
Xuan Lizheng swung his wrists; he smiled.
