Chapter Sixty-Eight
Yunxin started looking for a job again.
"You rarely have free time, wouldn't it be nice to take a break?" With her elevated status in the family, Xiao Wei no longer sat on the floor, but on the armrest of the sofa. Occasionally, she would lean her head over to glance at the computer screen.
"At first, I wanted to test my shrine maiden constitution. Later, I wanted to go out and meet more people, and save as many as I could. Now I find the work very interesting," Yunxin confessed. "Going to different places, meeting different people, and experiencing the diversity of species."
Moreover, her work schedule is different from others.
For example, when I was working at the garment factory, I think back on it now, I probably only worked for a total of two weeks.
Because it's a two-day weekend, there are four days off.
The boss granted her an extra three days off.
In other words, you work for ten days, take seven days off, and then become unemployed and await employment.
This level of workload can hardly be considered tiring.
Xiao Wei suddenly wrapped her arm around Yun Xin's neck and said in a manipulative tone, "I feel sorry for my sister and don't want her to get tired."
Yun Xin: "...You want your sister to do nothing and just stay home all day playing with you, right?"
"Is it okay?" Xiao Wei turned her head to the side, revealing her clean and clear eyes.
"No." Yun Xin turned her head away, refusing to succumb to the temptation.
Xiao Wei nestled against Yun Xin's neck, looking utterly pitiful.
Yunxin: "...I still need to find a job. I'll spend the weekend with you."
"Okay." Xiao Wei cheered up again.
First, make an impossible wish, then lower your standards and your wish is more likely to come true.
This is negotiation skill.
Looking at Yun Xin's profile, Xiao Wei suddenly felt an urge to study and research humanity more thoroughly.
During this mass application process, Yunxin noticed something different – the job requirements stated "women preferred", "evolvers preferred", and "those with strong sixth sense preferred".
During the interview, the interviewer's first question was, "Are you an Evolver?"
Yun Xin: "...Yes."
The second question is, "How many accidents have you survived? Would you be willing to share your experiences?"
Yunxin: ? ?
If she told the truth about her glorious escape story, she definitely wouldn't get the job! So she refused to answer the question.
"I see..." The interviewer was filled with regret.
And then nothing happened.
After being rejected several times in interviews, Yunxin decided to revise her resume, adding the line: "A person with superpowers, possessing extraordinary perception and the ability to foresee danger."
Half an hour after I finished revising her resume, I received five phone calls in a row. They all said they had seen her information and felt that she matched the company's talent requirements, and asked her to come for an interview as soon as possible.
Yun Xin, "..."
The world seems to have gone a little crazy.
Yunxin conducted the interviews in the order of the phone calls.
The first company was hiring bodyguards for a wealthy second-generation heir. The interviewer said the salary was negotiable. The key point was that the shifts were from 8 AM to 8 PM and from 8 PM to 8 AM, with shift work required after joining.
Yunxin thought of her clingy family member and politely declined, "I'm sorry, that's not suitable. I'd like to find a day shift, preferably 9 to 5, with weekends off."
After saying that, he ended the conversation and got up to leave.
The interviewer pushed up his glasses and quickly changed his tune, "If you really have superhuman perception and can foresee danger as stated on your resume, you can start work at nine and finish at five, with weekends off, and your salary will be the same as everyone else's."
Yunxin stopped in her tracks.
The interviewer looked up and said, "The young master often goes out outside of working hours, and bodyguards are needed to accompany him. You don't have to go if you don't want to. If you are willing to accompany him, overtime pay will be calculated at three times the normal rate."
"Of course, the prerequisite for enjoying the benefits is that you do have early warning capabilities and can play the corresponding role."
Yunxin experienced once again what it means for an interview to be a two-way deception and what it means for conditions to be negotiable.
To keep her, they made considerable concessions in every aspect.
The other party is being so polite; it would be impolite to refuse again.
So Yunxin readily agreed, "I feel your sincerity and am willing to join."
"This is Sister Qing, with Strength 6+, Agility 3+, and is a superhuman."
"This is Brother Song, Physique 3, a superhuman."
"The others are all evolved beings, who were originally skilled in combat. After experiencing 4 to 6 accidents, their four-dimensional attributes were enhanced to varying degrees."
On her first day at work, the interviewer introduced Yunxin to her colleagues. There were four people working the day shift; he emphasized introducing Sister Qing and Brother Song, while only briefly mentioning the other two.
Then she introduced Yun Xin to the others, "Her name is Yun Xin. She is a superpowered person. Her ability is super-strong perception, which allows her to foresee danger."
Sister Qing whistled, "Not bad! With proper training, he'll be a promising talent."
"You said it yourself! I'm entrusting this person to you." The interviewer said goodbye, leaving the person there while he went back to interview other candidates.
"Extraordinary perception?" One of them sauntered over with a smirk, "Take a look at us first, see what you've figured out?"
As he spoke, he tried to put his arm around Yunxin's shoulder, acting like they were good buddies.
Yun Xin grabbed the other person's wrist and warned seriously, "Your luck is not good. You may be in for some bloodshed."
"It's just a greeting, no need to be so fierce, right?" The person tried to break free from Yun Xin's grasp.
However, Yunxin held on very tightly, showing no intention of letting go.
The man thought to himself that he had miscalculated.
With such strong perception, it sounded like a spiritual superpower. I thought it was someone who couldn't be fought, but it turned out it had kicked a hornet's nest.
Fortunately, things didn't turn sour.
The man chuckled, "My name is Lin Long. I was just joking, testing your mettle. Don't be so petty!"
Yun Xin smiled enigmatically, "I managed to block it, so it was just a joke. If I hadn't, that would be a different story."
"You're overthinking it." Lin Long was determined to keep up the charade.
Yun Xin punched him hard in the face with her other hand. "I'm not joking."
Lin Long touched his nose and found his hand covered in blood.
Yun Xin asked with a smile, "You said there would be bloodshed, is that true or not?"
Lin Long had no way to express his suffering.
At that moment, the office door opened, and the boss, Liu Zheyu, appeared before everyone.
In an instant, all the bodyguards' expressions turned serious.
Liu Zheyu frowned when he saw Lin Long's miserable state. "Go and take care of him."
"Yes!" Lin Long jogged off to find the first-aid kit.
Liu Zheyu added, "I'm going out, please prepare the car for me."
"yes."
Another evolved being went to prepare the car.
Sister Qing and Brother Song stood on either side of the boss, protecting him.
It was Yunxin's first time being a bodyguard, and she stood by as if nothing had happened, feeling that the whole scene was just like a movie.
"Who are you?" Twenty-seven-year-old Liu Zheyu, with a baby face, looked at Yun Xin with a puzzled expression.
"I'm Yun Xin, the new bodyguard. I'm a superhuman with extraordinary sensory abilities," Yun Xin introduced herself.
"It's you." Liu Zheyu suddenly remembered that the interviewer had mentioned that they had recently hired a female bodyguard with superpowers, and that she seemed like a nice person.
He didn't say much, only that, "I'm looking forward to your performance."
After a while, the group arrived at the entrance on the first floor, just as the Evolver drove up in his car.
Just as Liu Zheyu was about to get into the car, Yun Xin suddenly jumped out and, without saying a word, pressed his head down.
Liu Zheyu was startled.
The next second, a gunshot rang out, and a bullet flew at breakneck speed. If Liu Zheyu hadn't ducked, the bullet would have struck him between the eyebrows.
In the blink of an eye, Brother Song stepped forward and blocked Liu Zheyu's path.
The bullet struck Song Ge's skin with a metallic clang.
"There!" Sister Qing spotted the attacker and darted out like a cheetah.
Lin Long looked at Yun Xin, his face a mix of shock, astonishment, and admiration.
No wonder he has superpowers.
On my first day at work, I forced my boss to bow down.
Such courage is something most people don't possess!
"The situation was urgent, please understand." Seeing that the crisis had passed, Yun Xin quietly withdrew her hand.
Liu Zheyu was finally able to lift his head. His expression was complicated, as if he had a thousand words to say, but in the end he only said, "You did very well, don't do it again next time."
Yun Xin asked in confusion, "What if Brother Song hadn't reacted in time? Wouldn't the boss have been in danger?"
According to her, life is the most important thing, and other things shouldn't be a concern.
Even if the boss isn't afraid of death, she doesn't want him to die on her first day of work.
Song Ge emphasized in a deep voice, "I can react now!"
Liu Zheyu: "Listen to him."
"I understand." Since it was the employer's wish, Yun Xin decided to respect it.
A few minutes later, Sister Qing returned and said, "He's a speed-type superpowered individual; he ran too fast, so I couldn't catch him."
Liu Zheyu stared at the location where the attackers were lying in ambush, his expression grave, lost in thought.
He quickly looked away and said calmly, "Let's go."
As a wealthy second-generation heir with ideals and aspirations, Liu Zheyu's day is packed with activities.
I was discussing business with someone this morning.
Boxing in the afternoon.
I'll box for two hours, then take a shower, change clothes, get my hair styled, and then attend a friend's gathering in the evening.
The plan was great, but a small hiccup happened in the middle.
After finishing his boxing match, Liu Zheyu was covered in sweat and wanted to rest for a while and take a shower.
The new bodyguard suddenly blurted out, "Watch out!"
Song Ge and Qing Jie quickly went on alert.
Immediately afterwards, a silver-ringed snake descended from the sky and coiled itself on Liu Zheyu's shoulder. Its forked tongue flicked out, seemingly touching his neck.
Liu Zheyu's body stiffened.
The banded krait is a venomous snake, and he was wearing a t-shirt and shorts for boxing, leaving large areas of skin exposed. This means that even a single bite from a banded krait could be fatal.
"Go find a stick!" Sister Qing shouted.
Even someone with superpowers couldn't catch a snake with their bare hands. It's not so much about ability, but more about psychological aversion.
With a stern face, Brother Song bravely stepped forward, intending to take the bite in place of his boss.
But the moment he moved, the silver-ringed snake was agitated and became even more restless.
Liu Zheyu had no choice but to order Song Ge to step down.
"The stick is coming."
When the boxing gym staff saw that something had happened, they hurriedly found a stick and handed it to Sister Qing.
Sister Qing reacted quickly and pried the snake away.
Liu Zheyu was then out of danger.
The staff, who had been waiting nearby, rushed forward and quickly stunned and captured the snake to prevent it from escaping and injuring other customers.
Liu Zheyu, still shaken after narrowly escaping death, demanded, "Why are there poisonous snakes in the boxing gym?!"
The staff member explained with an awkward smile, "A customer had an exotic pet before. He booked the entire venue and said that the pet would be kept in a cage during the boxing match and he could take it with him when he left, so we agreed. Unexpectedly, he called after leaving to say that the pet was lost... We're looking for it too, and we didn't think it was lost at the boxing gym."
The whole thing was too bizarre, and Liu Zheyu felt aggrieved and left in anger.
Yun Xin pulled Lin Long aside and whispered, "Does the boss have a 'bad luck' debuff?"
Since being reprimanded, Lin Long has become much more obedient, answering all questions directly: "No, the boss got an A, the debuff has long been removed. It's just that with such a large business, it's easy to be targeted."
The sun sets in the west.
Liu Zheyu, impeccably dressed in a suit, appeared at the club entrance and was about to enter when Yun Xin regretfully informed him, "Boss, it's time to go home."
"Pfft, hahaha." Sister Qing couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Since meeting Yun Xin, Liu Zheyu has experienced too many unusual things. His face couldn't hold back, and he asked in a distorted expression, "You get off work at five in the afternoon?"
“Yes.” Yun Xin nodded. “The interviewer promised me that I could work from nine to five and have weekends off. I only agreed to join the company after that was agreed upon.”
Liu Zheyu vaguely remembered that the interviewer had mentioned it. He'd just been too busy and had forgotten about it.
"Well then—" Yun Xin waved politely, "Everyone, work hard, see you tomorrow."
"Five times the salary, three hours of overtime." Liu Zheyu quickly offered his offer.
Yunxin smiled and declined.
"Ten times the salary!!" Liu Zheyu doubled his bet. He firmly believed that no one could resist such a financial offensive.
Yunxin said, "I just want a 9-to-5 job. If I'm forced to work overtime, I'd rather quit and find another job."
Liu Zheyu froze.
"Thank you for your consideration, boss." Yun Xin said and left, disappearing into the crowd in no time.
Sister Qing's eyes sparkled, "Boss, I also want a 9-to-5 job with weekends off!"
"...I'll give you a raise later." Liu Zheyu didn't even bother to respond.
Sister Qing was not happy.
A raise is good, but isn't the point of earning money to spend it? If you're working all day, when do you have time to spend the money?
Besides, the world is in chaos, who knows how much longer they have to live?
Life is short, so seize the day and enjoy life to make the most of your time on earth.
Seeing that Sister Qing's face was full of displeasure, Liu Zheyu had no choice but to promise, "After this busy period is over, I will give you a paid long vacation."
Sister Qing was overjoyed, "Thank you, boss!"
The two evolved bodyguards were filled with envy.
Song Ge remained expressionless, like an obedient and sturdy puppet, silently following Liu Zheyu.
I went to work the next day.
Yun Xin was surprised to find that the four bodyguards besides her had become two.
Sister Qing and Brother Song are still here, but the two evolved beings are nowhere to be found.
"There was a fire at the club last night, and Xiao Lin and Xiao Jin were injured and hospitalized, so they can't come for the time being," Sister Qing explained.
Yun Xin was stunned for a moment before she realized that Xiao Lin was referring to Lin Long, and Xiao Jin was probably referring to another evolved bodyguard.
"So it's just the three of us on the day shift today?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the interviewer brought in two more newcomers: "Ding Ning, a physical attribute superpower user. Cui Yong, a speed attribute superpower user."
So during the day, there were still five bodyguards, three men and two women, but now all five were superpowered.
The interviewer introduced both parties, handed the person over to Sister Qing, and then went back to interview the new bodyguard.
Sister Qing scrutinized the newcomers with a critical eye. "We have a bottom-ranking elimination system at the end of each month here, so the competition is fierce. Good luck, newbies!"
Yunxin: It's early April now, and she's confident she'll pass the end-of-month assessment, but I don't know if the boss is confident he can hold out until the end of the month...
It's another busy day.
The boss inspects the store in the morning, works out at the gym in the afternoon, and attends a banquet in the evening. Despite being a rich second-generation, his life is surprisingly fulfilling; he lives more diligently than a donkey.
The bodyguards followed him around, constantly keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings.
Yunxin was always there, occasionally offering a few words, making the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable.
"You'll be eliminated if you keep doing this." Yunxin entered the restroom, and Sister Qing quietly followed her in, offering this advice.
Yun Xin smiled nonchalantly, "If I really get eliminated, that's fine too. I can find another job after I leave, still a 9-to-5 job with weekends off."
"What if my salary is cut in half?" Sister Qing asked curiously.
"I have low material desires, a lot of savings, and I never worry about money," Yunxin said.
"I admire your carefree personality!" Sister Qing patted Yunxin on the shoulder, praising her highly. "Of all the people who come and go, you're the most pleasing to the eye."
"Don't worry, if you're really on the elimination list, I'll protect you!"
"You can do that?" Yun Xin exclaimed in surprise.
"Why not?" Sister Qing said dismissively. "In the past, workplaces could promote men based solely on gender. So if I like you, I can certainly use connections to keep you here."
"In the end, it all comes down to pandering to the preferences of those in power. Now that I'm the one with the decision-making power, of course I get to call the shots."
"Don't feel guilty! When others had the same power as me, they did much worse than I did."
Yun Xin thought to herself, if a single attribute is 6+, then she is in a superior position; if a single attribute is 9+, does that mean she has to be worshipped on the altar?
"Before you came, I didn't have anyone to talk to, I was so bored," Sister Qing complained.
"Tigers that have eaten humans must be killed because they carry the gene for eating humans, and their offspring will be aggressive towards humans."
“Breeding dogs is also a form of targeted selection, allowing genes that promote gentle temperament and loyalty to their owners to be passed down.”
"Why is it that when it comes to men, they don't care about anything and just pass on all their genes?"
"They couldn't beat me, and they couldn't stand seeing women step on their heads. After their impotent rage, they got together and secretly pulled some dirty tricks. In the end, they didn't plan on me and almost lost their boss's life."
"I can't be bothered to mention the lousy things they did. Sometimes I don't even want to admit that I'm the same species as them."
“But you,” Sister Qing smiled as she looked at Yun Xin, liking her more and more as she looked at her, “you are different, I find you very pleasing to the eye.”
Yun Xin tilted her head. "Because I'm a woman?"
“I’ve had female bodyguards with superpowers before, but I couldn’t get along with them,” Sister Qing said seriously. “It’s because of you that I’ve taken a liking to you.”
Yun Xin was amused and said, "I am deeply honored by your kindness."
Since Sister Qing treated Yunxin as a friend, she spoke more freely, "When you have time, I'll treat you to some male models at the club! The one I frequent has pretty good male models. They're good-looking, have great bodies, and their acting is very charming!"
Yun Xin was both amused and exasperated, and politely declined, saying, "I don't want a male model, I have a boyfriend."
"Why are you so foolish? Why are you binding yourself like this?" Sister Qing said in a tone of exasperation, "You're a noble superpowered person! What kind of man can't you find?"
"I can't find him, I really can't find him. I've never met another one like him." Yun Xin retorted seriously, "He's handsome, has a model's figure, only has eyes for me, is willing to act like a puppy to make me happy, and can freely switch to other personas to play with me."
Sister Qing, "..."
Does this mean that Yunxin's boyfriend did all the work for the male models at the club by himself?
It wasn't just Yunxin who couldn't resist; even she, who considered herself heartless, was madly moved after hearing it.
“If you visit the club and meet interesting people or encounter interesting things, you can tell me when you get back.” Yunxin’s gaze was clean and clear.
But to Sister Qing, it was not the case at all.
Who was being bombarded with displays of affection from afar?
Oh, it's me.
There are so many happy people in the world, what difference would one more of me make? Damn it!
Yunxin and Qingjie went to the restroom one after the other, but did not return for a long time.
Song looked at the clock and decided to send someone to find them.
Just then, Sister Qing returned, head drooping and looking dejected. She looked as if she had suffered some kind of mental trauma.
After observing for a moment, Brother Song asked, "Were you attacked?"
Sister Qing twitched the corner of her mouth. "It would have been better to be attacked."
If she were attacked, she could at least have knocked the attacker down. But now, she's suffered a mental shock of ten thousand points and is unable to retaliate.
Song Ge was puzzled.
But as long as there were no attackers, nothing else mattered to him. So he didn't ask any more questions and continued standing guard at the door.
"I'm so bored! My job is boring, my colleagues are boring, even living is boring!" Sister Qing muttered to herself.
Song Ge paused for a moment, then told her, "If you die in battle, your family will receive a substantial compensation."
Sister Qing, "..."
I was just complaining a little, and you've already taken care of everything for me after I'm gone.
Thank you so much!
Sister Qing shut her mouth and refused to communicate with her resentful colleague anymore.
At noon, Liu Zheyu went to his usual restaurant and asked for a private room.
"What is this?" Yun Xin asked when the owner brought out a bowl of strangely shaped large crabs.
"This is called Rouge Crab, it's delicious, eat it while it's hot," the owner warmly greeted us.
"Is it poisonous?" Yun Xin possessed superhuman sensory abilities, and her question immediately caused concern among the others.
"Of course not! We sell several pots every day, and there's never been anything wrong with them. You can eat them without worry," the owner assured him, patting his chest.
Liu Zheyu picked up his chopsticks, just about to grab a crab.
Seeing the black mist churning violently around him, which looked extremely ominous, Yun Xin said, "Don't eat if you don't want to die."
Liu Zheyu paused, put the crab he was about to eat back into the bowl, and asked, "Is there something wrong with the crab?"
The shop owner got anxious, "Young lady, you can't talk nonsense! I've been selling these crabs for months and there's never been a problem."
“I have superpowers, I can foresee danger,” Yun Xin said casually. “If you don’t believe me, you can call the police and send the crabs for testing.”
Her words made the boss uneasy. He wondered to himself, "Could it be that some other poisonous crabs have mixed in with the red crabs?"
What if there really is a problem? Will the restaurant's reputation be ruined?
After hesitating for a moment, Liu Zheyu put down his chopsticks and said calmly, "It's not good to wrong anyone in this kind of thing. Let's call the police."
The boss gritted his teeth and said, "Okay!"
Right and wrong will be judged by public opinion.
If there's nothing wrong with the crabs, the police will give him justice.
I called the police, and they arrived shortly after. They glanced at the table and immediately said, "These are supposed to be clean and hygienic crabs! How could you serve poisonous crabs?"
Upon hearing this, the shop owner immediately panicked, "These are red crabs! They're non-toxic! I've been selling them for months!"
"You're lucky nothing happened," the policeman told the shop owner. "Whether a clean and honest crab is poisonous depends on its food. If its food is poisonous, it's poisonous; if its food isn't poisonous, it's not."
"Studies show that the number of toxic algae or shellfish increases significantly during red tides. During this period, the toxins in crabs also increase."
"There have been more than 500 cases of crab poisoning before, with a mortality rate of about 7%. If you eat too much, you have to be sent to the hospital emergency room for treatment."
boss,"……"
Sometimes it's poisonous, sometimes it's not. How can it be like this?
Seeing the shop owner standing there in a daze, the police officer earnestly advised, "We've encountered a case before where the victim vomited and had diarrhea after eating crab, felt weak all over, and also had symptoms such as dizziness and difficulty breathing. You're running your shop properly, you don't want to cause someone's death, do you?"
The boss felt a chill and shook his head frantically, "I don't want to."
"So, just pull it off, and don't sell it again."
The boss felt wronged, but he didn't say anything.
He carried away a large bowl of upright and clean crabs and asked, "Want to eat more crabs? If you do, I'll cook you spicy crabs for free."
Liu Zheyu couldn't stand the sight of crabs at that moment, and he didn't even want to hear the word "crab." "Forget the spicy crab, bring out some pickled fish instead."
"Alright." The boss wiped his face and went into the kitchen to get back to work.
What does it matter if food is wasted? As long as everyone is alright.
Liu Zheyu glanced at Yun Xin, his tone full of admiration, "As expected of a spiritual attribute superpower user."
This is tantamount to acknowledging Yunxin's abilities.
However, Yun Xin remained indifferent, showing no joy or excitement at being praised, her expression unchanged from usual.
(End of this chapter)
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