Chapter 232: 232 Experience Life
Unexpectedly, there were still people whose entire worth totaled no more than twenty Yuan who took jobs as security guards.
Is this what they call a kindred spirit?
As Xia Liang was sizing up the young security guard and marveling inwardly, the security guard was observing him with even greater astonishment.
"Holy crap, you... you’re driving an Aston Martin to deliver takeout?"
The security guard was stunned. He never would have guessed that the delivery guy before him was so low-key. On closer inspection, he saw this delivery guy, in his yellow jacket, was wearing a watch that also cost twelve Yuan. And the Aston Martin? A staggering forty-five Yuan!
This was an Aston Martin!
Driving a car worth tens of Yuan to deliver takeout? You’ve got to be kidding me! This guy is insanely low-key!
What was even more unbelievable was that the man was rich, unassuming, and handsome. The security guard had always prided himself on his own looks, confident that no one could surpass him. But at this very moment...
He felt utterly outclassed!
He never imagined that by simply ordering takeout, he’d meet Xia Liang—someone more handsome, wealthier, and even more low-key than himself.
After they stared at each other for a moment, Xia Liang finally asked, "Excuse me, are you Hao Tian?"
"Yes, yes, that’s me," the security guard replied with a smile, nodding.
"Here’s your order: oyster, chive, egg, and kidney soup. The note said you wanted fresh kidneys, correct? Rest assured, I watched the owner prepare it myself to guarantee its freshness!"
As he spoke, Xia Liang handed the food over. The security guard paused for a second before quickly taking it.
"This... as long as it’s fresh, that’s great."
Xia Liang nodded, observing the man’s reaction. He couldn’t help but tease him. "You’re seriously low-key, you know that? Just slumming it for the experience, huh?"
The security guard burst out laughing, and the two began to flatter each other.
"Right back at you, bro. You’re pretty cool yourself!"
Five minutes later, after a session of mutual admiration, they exchanged contact information and waved a reluctant goodbye before parting ways.
This scene was witnessed by the other security guards nearby. They were all dumbfounded, their faces etched with disbelief.
How is this possible?! We thought a God of Wealth like our Hao Tian was already the pinnacle of low-key and incredible, but we never imagined he’d be outdone by a delivery guy! In terms of looks, in terms of his ride... he was completely blown out of the water! What in the world is happening? Are rich people a dime a dozen these days? This makes no sense! If that’s true, why are we still so poor?
The group of deeply shaken security guards collectively sank into a dark contemplation from which they could not escape.
After delivering a few more orders, Xia Liang accepted his last one for the day. He planned to finish this delivery and then head home to rest.
He arrived at the door of a rental unit in an ordinary residential complex.
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.
"Excuse me, is this Song Rong’s residence? Your takeout is here."
The door opened to reveal a fairly attractive woman in seductive attire. When she saw Xia Liang standing at her door, Song Rong’s eyes lit up.
Wow, what a handsome young man.
"That’s my order. Thank you, handsome," she said.
Xia Liang had no interest whatsoever in appraising this type of woman. He simply handed the food to Song Rong.
"It’s my pleasure. Please remember to leave a five-star review."
Song Rong took the food with a sweet smile. "Of course, no problem. By the way, my lightbulb burned out. Could you help me fix it?"
???
Under normal circumstances, Xia Liang would have likely refused. However, the system tasks he had accepted before all seemed to involve customer requests. Encountering special situations while making deliveries could increase the chances of receiving a hidden task. For the sake of a special reward, he had no reason to say no.
"Of course."
The two entered the apartment. Song Rong found a new lightbulb and led Xia Liang into the bathroom.
"It’s this light that’s broken. Could you please help me change it?"
Xia Liang’s eyebrows shot up. The bathroom was filled with women’s lingerie, the provocative kind, hanging everywhere. He took the bulb from Song Rong, stepped onto a stool, and began changing it.
Song Rong immediately grabbed his leg, as if to steady him. At the same time, she deliberately puffed out her chest and cooed, "Wow, you’re so capable. You even know how to change a lightbulb."
Xia Liang happened to glance down and sucked in a sharp breath.
Holy crap! She’s not wearing anything underneath.
He wasn’t a complete novice. It was painfully obvious now that Song Rong was trying to seduce him.
Good grief. Being this handsome is a real pain.
After changing the bulb, Xia Liang stepped down from the stool. "All done. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now."
Song Rong was furious. My hints were so obvious! Is this delivery guy a complete blockhead? If he weren’t so handsome, she would have started cursing him out loud.
For the sake of her evening’s happiness, Song Rong reached for Xia Liang’s arm, continuing her coquettish hinting. "My drain is clogged. Could you help... give it a good poking for me?"
A dark look crossed Xia Liang’s face. He took a step back and flushed the toilet.
FLUSH.
The sound of rushing water was loud and clear. "It doesn’t seem clogged to me. It’s draining perfectly."
Damn it!
Song Rong was speechless with rage.
Is this delivery guy really such a blockhead? So clueless? Or is he just pretending to be a gentleman?
Xia Liang’s reaction completely wounded Song Rong’s pride. She had high self-esteem, considering herself a goddess-level beauty. And today, she couldn’t even land a delivery guy?
I have to conquer this man today.
"Oh, maybe it just cleared up on its own," she said, quickly recovering. "You must be tired from your hard work. Let me pour you a glass of water, and then I’ll go down and make you something to eat."
As she spoke, Song Rong pulled Xia Liang onto the sofa, pressing against him whenever she could.
Damn it! If I wasn’t hoping to trigger a hidden mission, I would’ve left already.
Just then, the sound of a key in the lock filled the air.
Xia Liang immediately broke free and stood up, acting as if nothing had happened. Song Rong, on the other hand, was seething. She had been just about to reel in this handsome delivery guy, and someone had to show up now of all times.
A young man walked in and, upon seeing Xia Liang on the sofa, exclaimed in surprise, "Xia Liang? What are you doing here?"
Xia Liang was just as baffled. The newcomer was his university classmate, Zhang Kun.
"I was delivering an order, and this young lady asked for help changing a lightbulb."
Looking at Xia Liang in his delivery uniform, Zhang Kun felt a wave of complicated emotions. Back in university, Xia Liang had been the most dazzling guy on campus—a top student, the campus heartthrob, a man of many titles. Meanwhile, he, Zhang Kun, had just been an ordinary, unremarkable face in the class. He never expected that after graduation, Xia Liang would have fallen so far as to be delivering food.
Life truly is unpredictable.
Zhang Kun pointed to Song Rong and made the introductions. "This is my girlfriend. Her nickname is Rongrong. And this is my university classmate, Xia Liang."
Xia Liang’s feelings became even more complex. Although nothing had happened, he could practically see a green hat materializing over Zhang Kun’s head. His relationship with Zhang Kun was average at best, but they were still college classmates.
"Oh, we’ve already met. Your girlfriend is really wonderful... I mean, very beautiful."