119: Chapter 119: Contempt 119: Chapter 119: Contempt A group of ten, led by Zhao Qing, took a shabby van and headed towards the bustling district of the city.
Along the way, Xiaoqian stayed close to Zhao Qing, chatting and laughing with him, almost throwing herself at him.
In Wang Yan’s eyes, this Xiaoqian looked quite average.
Not to mention Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting, she couldn’t match even a tenth of Lian Roy’s charm.
However, those six teenagers were utterly fascinated by Xiaoqian, staring at her incessantly throughout the journey.
Xiaoqian noticed the boys gazing at her, but in her eyes, there was only Zhao Qing, so she didn’t spare a glance at any of the boys, including Wang Yan.
A few minutes later, the van stopped, and the group got off in the busy district, finding it bustling and lively with people coming and going.
Under Zhao Qing’s direction, they quickly set up a makeshift stall by the roadside and neatly placed the boxes of Powerful Pills they intended to sell on it.
Zhao Qing gathered Wang Yan, San, and six others, saying, “The medicine we’re selling today is called Powerful Pill.
It contains precious ingredients like ginseng, antler, and goblin extract.
When taken, it can slow aging for the elderly, strengthen the kidneys and body for men, and beautify and rejuvenate women.
Each bottle is only 80 yuan.
Alright, let’s get to work.
Whoever sells the most today will get a 50 yuan bonus.”
Upon hearing there was a 50 yuan bonus, the teenagers’ eyes lit up immediately, and they were suddenly filled with hostility towards one another.
As soon as Zhao Qing finished speaking, the boys rushed out, each grabbing a few boxes of Powerful Pills and approaching passersby.
“Sir, look at this medicine of mine, it’s absolutely rejuvenating.
It makes you feel ten years younger after taking it.”
“Ma’am, have a bottle.
It’ll make you young again.”
“Miss, here’s a beauty pill—”
The six boys immediately got into action, working fervently.
Only Wang Yan stood still, not moving, and San also intended to go but returned when he saw Wang Yan unmoved, wanting to get Wang Yan to leave.
Wang Yan picked up one of the bottles of medicine, a look of delight on his face, saying, “Such a powerful medicine?
It seems there’s always someone stronger.
Whoever formulated this, I really need to pay them a visit.”
Seeing Wang Yan talking to himself with a bottle of medicine, Xiaoqian couldn’t help but mock, then turned to Zhao Qing, saying, “Manager Zhao, look, he’s gone silly.
He probably wants to buy a bottle to try if it really can strengthen the kidneys.
Manager Zhao, do you think it really works?”
Zhao Qing also laughed out loud, “Haha, of course, it works.
The medicine we sell is naturally effective.”
Upon hearing this, Xiaoqian bit her lower lip playfully, glancing coquettishly at Zhao Qing, and said, “Really?
Is Manager Zhao’s waist strong?”
Seeing Xiaoqian in such a flirtatious manner stirred up Zhao Qing’s desires, and he wished he could take Xiaoqian to a secluded place for an intimate encounter.
But at that moment, Wang Yan opened a bottle of Powerful Pills, poured out a few black pills, and examined them closely in his hand.
Upon seeing Wang Yan open a bottle himself, Zhao Qing became furious.
That bottle was worth 80 yuan, and if Wang Yan couldn’t compensate for it, he’d have to pay out of his own pocket.
Zhao Qing quickly jumped in front of Wang Yan, shouting, “Are you crazy?
You opened a package.
Do you know how much this medicine costs?
Even working a whole day, you wouldn’t earn enough for this bottle.”
Wang Yan ignored Zhao Qing in front of him, holding a pill and looking at it closely, his brows gradually furrowing.
Seeing Wang Yan blatantly ignoring him, Zhao Qing grew even more furious.
He jumped up and shouted, “Did you hear me?
Are you ignoring my words?
Listen, I’m going to fire you.
But first, pay for this medicine.”
Seeing Zhao Qing mad, Xiaoqian quickly chimed in, shouting, “Obviously a pauper, looking isn’t going to help, you still can’t afford it.”
Seeing Zhao Qing and Xiaoqian angry, San got a bit scared but took a deep breath and pleaded with Zhao Qing, “Manager Zhao, Xiaoqian, can you not fire Wang Yan?”
Seeing little San dare to retort, Zhao Qing got even angrier, shouting at San, “Why?
Why?
Are you going to pay for him?
It’s 80 yuan; can you afford it?”
San, hearing this, said hesitantly, “I…
I have some money.
I’m just not sure if it’s enough.”
Realizing San had money, Zhao Qing hastily extended his hand, saying, “Then quickly hand it over.”
San hurriedly reached into his bosom, through three layers of clothing, and took out a paper roll from his undershirt.
When opened, it revealed a roll of greasy, filthy banknotes.
San slowly unfolded it, counting one by one.
The largest denomination inside was only ten yuan, with the rest being five yuan, two yuan, and even some rare fifty-cent coins.
Seeing this disgusting money, Zhao Qing and Xiaoqian showed disdain on their faces.
After San counted it three times, he finally presented the roll of money with both hands, although somewhat pained, he firmly said, “Manager Zhao, there’s a total of 73.90 here.
I’ll earn the rest today and make up for it to you.”
Seeing the roll of money stink of body odor, Zhao Qing hastily pinched his nose away, waving his hand, saying, “Throw it in the money bag, quickly throw it in the money bag.”
San placed the money into the money bag behind the stall, reluctantly taking a look; this 70-some yuan was his savings from months, and now giving it all away meant he’d go hungry again for days.
But just then, Wang Yan didn’t look down on him at all, making San feel it was worth it to gain a true friend, even if it meant being hungry for a few days.
Thinking of this, San even felt a bit joyful.
He walked beside Wang Yan and said, “Brother Wang Yan, let’s go sell things.”
Who knew, Wang Yan was still studying the black pill intently, oblivious to San’s words.
San wanted to go sell himself but was worried Wang Yan would be lonely, so after hesitating for a while, he stayed.
However, upon seeing the other six boys returning one after another, handing in money and taking more medicine, San found it unbearable.
It was then Wang Yan coldly said, “This medicine is fake.”
Hearing this, before San could react, Zhao Qing got furious.
Saying the medicine was fake in front of him was clearly undermining him.
Zhao Qing angrily shouted, “Kid, what nonsense are you talking about.
I haven’t fired you yet, and you’re causing trouble again.
I’m ordering you now, you’re fired, you’re no longer an employee of my company.”
Seeing Zhao Qing about to fire Wang Yan, San quickly stood up and said, “Manager Zhao, please give Brother Wang Yan another chance.
Without a job, he’ll go hungry.”
San, thinking this job was as important to Wang Yan as it was to himself, pleaded earnestly.
Xiaoqian huffed coldly on the side, “A pair of paupers, just annoying to look at.”
However, Wang Yan didn’t care what Zhao Qing was saying.
He crushed the pill, sniffed it, and remarked, “One part cornflour, one part white flour, one part soybean flour, one part pepper…”
Upon hearing Wang Yan’s words, Zhao Qing immediately turned pale with fright.
Others might not know, but he was fully aware that Wang Yan was reciting the actual formula of the Powerful Pills, with ginseng and antler being fake.
Before Wang Yan could finish, Zhao Qing shouted, “Leave, just leave now, you’re no longer an employee of my company.”
At this point, Wang Yan slowly raised his head and said, “Such fake medicine is entirely fraudulent and shouldn’t be sold anymore.”
Hearing these words, Zhao Qing laughed coldly in anger, “Such arrogance, who do you think you are?
You can’t control me; there’s no room for you to speak here.”
Hearing the argument between Wang Yan and Zhao Qing, the other six boys hurried back and, along with Xiaoqian, completely sided with Zhao Qing, mocking Wang Yan enthusiastically.
As everyone was talking, a sudden roar of engines could be heard in the distance.
A red Maserati approached.
(Sorry, my mother fell suddenly and fractured a bone today, so I couldn’t fulfill the planned updates.
I’m writing a bit in the hospital, trying to maintain three updates.
If I can’t complete them all, please understand—mothers and sons are connected, and my heart is very unsettled.)