Chapter 97 Quickly Transmigrated! Going Bankrupt Overnight and Becoming the Young Master’s Bodyguard (Part 6)
Shen Haoxuan sat across from me, tapping the tabletop with his slender fingers, making a rhythmic sound. "Feng Ziang," he finally spoke, his voice deep and magnetic, "You really need this job, right?"
I nodded without hesitation, without disguising anything. "My parents' company went bankrupt, and I need a job to make a living, and..." I paused and said firmly, "I want to stand up again and take back everything that belongs to me."
Shen Haoxuan stared at me sharply, as if he wanted to see through my heart. He suddenly chuckled and said, "Very ambitious. But..." He changed his tone and said, "It's not that easy to become my bodyguard."
He stood up, walked to the window, turned his back to me, and said, "Come with me."
I stood up and followed him out of the office. The corridor was covered with soft carpet, and every step was silent. We came to a closed door, and Shen Haoxuan pushed it open and motioned for me to go in.
I walked in and found that this was a...final interview room. Manager Zhang and Shen Haoxuan were already sitting there, and the atmosphere was a little tense.
The final interview room was much smaller than I expected, and there was a depressing atmosphere in the air. Manager Zhang and Shen Haoxuan were already sitting there, with my resume on the table in front of them. A few rays of sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting mottled light and shadows on the floor, adding to the solemnity. I took a deep breath and tried to keep myself calm.
Manager Zhang was the first to break the silence. He pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and looked at me with a scrutinizing gaze, with a hint of contempt in his tone: "Feng Ziang, we have already read your resume. I have to say that your experience... is quite rich." He paused deliberately, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Of course, I'm referring to the fact that your family has fallen into poverty. A young man from a once wealthy family has fallen to the point of applying for a bodyguard. Is there any hidden story... that we don't know about?"
His words were like a sharp thorn that pierced my heart. I felt embarrassed and an indescribable sense of humiliation surged in my heart. I clenched my fists tightly, and my nails almost dug into my flesh. I knew that Manager Zhang was deliberately making things difficult for me. He had been disdainful of me from the beginning.
I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down. I couldn't let him anger me. I had to stay rational. "Manager Zhang, I understand your concerns," I said calmly. "I didn't want my family to fall into poverty, but it did teach me a lot. I understand the hardships of life and I cherish everything I have now. As for the secret you mentioned, I think, except for wanting a job to support myself, I have no other intentions."
I looked at Manager Zhang firmly, without dodging. I could see that my answer surprised him. He thought I would get angry or make excuses, but he didn't expect me to respond so calmly. He was stunned for a moment, then snorted and said nothing more.
At this time, Shen Haoxuan, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke. He raised his head and looked at me. His tone was still calm, but it was filled with an unquestionable majesty: "Feng Ziang, I understand that you really need this job. However, if you want to be my bodyguard, it is not enough to just need it. You need to prove your ability, your loyalty, and... your character."
His words made me nervous. I knew the real test had just begun. I straightened my back and looked him in the eye. "I'll prove it to you."
Manager Zhang seemed very dissatisfied with my answer. He was about to say something, but was stopped by a look from Shen Haoxuan. Shen Haoxuan turned to me and opened his thin lips slightly...
Shen Haoxuan turned to me and said with his thin lips: "Feng Ziang, you said you have good character, then tell me, what does good character mean?"
His tone was calm, and I couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry, but I felt an invisible pressure. Manager Zhang looked like he was watching a good show, as if he was sure that I couldn't answer this question. I took a deep breath and tried to keep myself calm.
"Master Shen, good character is not just empty words, it is reflected in every aspect of life." I said firmly, neither humble nor arrogant, "In my opinion, honesty and trustworthiness are the foundation. Even though my family fell into poverty, I never thought of taking shortcuts. Diligence is an attitude. In order to make a living, I have worked various part-time jobs and never complained about the hard work. Responsibility is a principle. Whether it is to my family or friends, I try my best to shoulder my responsibilities."
I paused, met Shen Haoxuan's inquiring gaze, and continued, "I know that this is not enough to become your bodyguard. I still have a lot to learn, but I promise that I will do my best. I am willing to use my actions to prove that I am worthy of your trust."
My words fell to the ground with a sound, echoing in the small room. I saw a flash of admiration in Shen Haoxuan's eyes, and he nodded slightly, seeming to be quite satisfied with my answer. This subtle action made Manager Zhang's face change. He originally thought that I would stammer and speak incoherently, but he didn't expect me to respond so calmly.
Manager Zhang's displeasure was obvious. He coughed lightly, interrupting the delicate atmosphere between Shen Haoxuan and me. "Feng Ziang," he said with a hint of displeasure, "you are just talking big. You said you have good character, but how do we know you are not just talking nonsense? Let's simulate a scenario of protecting an employer in order to test your ability more directly."
As he spoke, he winked at a burly man in the corner of the room. I knew that man. His name was Li Dali, and he was also one of the candidates for this bodyguard recruitment. In the previous rounds of tests, he had always performed very well, and he made no secret of his hostility towards me.
Li Dali received instructions from Manager Zhang and strode over with a sneer on his face and a look of provocation in his eyes. Manager Zhang pointed at me and said, "Feng Ziang, you should treat Master Shen as your employer. Li Dali will simulate a gangster to attack you. Remember, your mission is to protect Master Shen's safety and not let him get hurt."
I immediately understood that this was deliberately arranged by Manager Zhang. He wanted to use Li Dali to give me a warning and make me look bad in front of Shen Haoxuan. I knew that this simulation test was not easy. Li Dali's strength should not be underestimated, and Manager Zhang would definitely play tricks on me.
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