Mo Wenjie arrived at the foot of the mountain. He glanced at the old Nokia phone and saw that it was still early, with another hour before the bus arrived. Bored, he picked up a stone and threw it towards the willow branches. With a loud thud, a branch snapped off. He kept throwing stones continuously, and branches fell all over the place. As he was in full swing, suddenly a little girl asked: Big brother, are you still playing with stones?
Mo Wenjie turned around and saw a villager in her thirties with an eight or seven-year-old girl walking towards him.
The villager hurriedly scolded the little girl, "Niniu, don't be silly!"
Then she said to Mo Wenjie, "Sorry, the child doesn't know what she's doing. Don't take it to heart!"
Mo Wenjie said, "It's okay, children's words are carefree."
Niniu said: Mom, I said the truth. Brother is so old and still plays with stones. I didn't say anything wrong!
The villager glared at her daughter and hurriedly apologized: "Sorry, young man, it's my fault for not disciplining my child properly. Please don't be angry!"
Mo Wenjie said, "No problem. I am indeed playing with stones, and the child didn't say anything wrong. Why should I get angry?"
Niniu said: Mom, big brother is not angry either, so don't scold me!
The villager said, "Brother isn't angry because she's not taking you to task, but rather she's forgiving you. You're acting as if you have a right to be! From now on, watch your words or else I won't take you to town and won't buy you any good food."
Niniu said: Mom, Niniu knows she's wrong. From now on, Niniu won't say anything carelessly!
The bus arrived at the stop, and the door opened. The villager boarded with Niniu in her arms, and Mo Wenjie also got on. The bus drove along the rugged mountain road.
Mo Wenjie sat in the back seat, closing his eyes to rest. After more than an hour of bumping along the rough mountain road, they finally arrived at the county bus station. He got off the bus, bought a ticket to New Town, and boarded a long-distance bus heading there. After another hour, the bus arrived at New Town station.
Mo Wenjie got off the bus, and someone walked over to ask, "Do you want a hotel? They are clean, tidy, and affordable!"
Mo Wenjie said, "I'm not staying. I have some business to attend to!" He quickly walked out of the station and hailed a taxi.
The taxi driver was a middle-aged man who asked, "Young man, where are you going?"
Mo Wenjie said, "I need to find a budget hotel in a bustling area."
The middle-aged man said, "Buckle up! We'll be there soon!"
After half an hour, the taxi stopped in front of the Han Ting Budget Hotel.
The middle-aged man said, "The budget hotel is here. It costs 20 yuan!"
Mo Wenjie gave the driver twenty yuan. He walked into the Han Ting Budget Hotel.
The front desk receptionist asked warmly, "Are you alone, sir? Would you like a single room or a standard room?"
Mo Wenjay said, "Single room!"
The front desk receptionist said, "How long will you be staying, sir?"
Mo Wenjie said, "I'm not sure. I'll pay a thousand first and we'll adjust the balance when you check out!"
The front desk receptionist said, "Okay, please show your ID card. I'll help you with the check-in process!"
Mo Wenjie took out his ID card and handed it to the front desk receptionist.
The front desk receptionist, while processing the check-in, said, "Here is your ID card and room card. Room 306 on the third floor!"
Mo Wenjie took the room card and asked, "Is there any newspaper here?"
The front desk receptionist said, "Mr. Mo, do you need the newspaper to read or for some other purpose?"
Mo Wenjie said, "I want to see if there's any recruitment information."
The front desk receptionist said, "There are many recruitment information. What job do you want to apply for?"
Mo Wenjie said, "I want to apply for a security guard position!"
The front desk receptionist looked at Mo Wenjie with a confused expression and said, "You're young and look very capable; you could be a manager instead. Why would you want to apply for a security guard position? Security guards are usually older, and at over six feet tall, you're too good to be just a security guard. It's such a waste of your potential."
Mo Wenjie said, "I haven't been to school and just got off the mountain. I have no work experience, so I'd like to start as a security guard first!"
The front desk receptionist said, "My name is An Yixuan. I am a senior in college majoring in political science from Fangcheng County. I'm working here for the summer."
Mo Wenjie said, "My name is Mo Wenjie. I'm from Wushan County, and I haven't gone to school. I just came down from the mountain!"
An Yixuan said, "There are newspapers here. You can take them to your room and have a look. If you can't find something suitable, I can send you a message in my classmates' WeChat group and let my classmates help you look for something. After all, more people are better!"
Mo Wenjie said, "Thank you! I'll find it myself. Whether it's money or not doesn't matter. As long as I have a job, that's fine!"
An Yixuan said, "Are you really that low in requirements? Living expenses in New Town are not small. Renting a one-bedroom apartment can be around 800 yuan per month, and a two-bedroom apartment over 1000 yuan. Living expenses are also a significant amount, at least over 2000 yuan per month. If your income is low, you won't have much left over."
Mo Wenjie said, "It really doesn't matter. I can handle both."
An Yixuan looked at him curiously, thinking in her mind that this person might have a problem. Of course, more money is better. How could they be the same?
Mo Wenjie took the newspaper and said, "Thank you!" Then he went back to his room to look at the newspaper for job opportunities.
Mo Wenjie dialed the phone number listed in the newspaper.
A silvery bell-like voice came over the phone from the other end: "Flying Group thanks you for your call. Is there anything we can help you with?"
Mo Wenjie said, "My name is Mo Wenjie. Is the recruitment information for security guards at your company still valid?"
The other person said, "My name is Fang Ling, and I am the assistant to the general manager. Our company's recruitment for security guards has high requirements, good wages and benefits, and preference for veterans. Are you a veteran?"
Mo Wenjie said, "My name is Mo Wenjie. I am not a veteran, but my abilities are no worse than those of veterans!"
Fang Ling said, "Really? Then please report to the Security Department of our company at 2 PM today. I will be there at 2 PM to wait for you. I hope you don't disappoint me!"
Mo Wenjie said, "You'll know then!"
Fang Ling said, "See you at 2 PM! End of call!"
Mo Wenjie put away his phone, picked up the newspaper, and went to the front desk to hand it over to An Yixuan.
An Yixuan said, "You found a job so quickly?"
Mo Wenjie said, "I'm applying for a security guard position at Flying Group. I have an interview at 2 PM today!"
An Yixuan said, "Did you not ask around at a few places? What if it doesn't work out?"
Mo Wenjie said, "There's nothing wrong with it. As a security guard, physical fitness and quick reflexes are the most important requirements. These aren't issues for me!"
An Yixuan looked at him and asked, "Are you physically fit?"
Mo Wenjie said, "I haven't met anyone I can't handle."
An Yixuan burst out laughing and said with a disdainful look, "I don't know if you're physically fit, but you seem to be good at exaggerating!"
Mo Wenjie said, "Little sister, don't treat beans like dry bread. You're not hiring a bodyguard, but if you were, you'd know that I'm not someone to be messed with!"
An Yixuan said, "Who are you calling little sister? Don't I look older than you?"
Mo Wenjie said, "It's not about age, it's about height. Whoever is taller is my brother. Are you seven feet tall? I'm six foot three, so I'm the big brother!"
An Yixuan said, "What a terrifying lack of education!"
Mo Wenjie said, "Age and height are the same. Which is bigger, twenty-three or twenty-four?"
An Yixuan said, "Of course, twenty-four is older!"
Mo Wenjie said, "That's correct. How about saying who's taller between one meter seven and one meter eight?"
An Yixuan said, "You can't compare age with height. That's illogical and arguing at cross purposes!"
Mo Wenjie said, "Brother, I'm going to eat first. After that, I'll go to the interview. Bye, little sister!"
An Yixuan was so angry her face turned red. She cursed, "Mo Wenjie, you piece of shit!"
Mo Wenjie walked out of the hotel without turning his head. He quickly grabbed something to eat and walked around before checking the time. He hailed a taxi and headed to the security department of Flying Group.
Fang Ling said, "Are you Mo Wenjie?"
Mo Wenjie nodded and said, "Hello, Assistant Fang. I'm Mo Wenjie!"
Fang Ling said, "You look good enough to be considered a handsome guy!"
Mo Wenjie said, "What do you mean by 'just count'? I am a handsome guy by all accounts!"
Fang Ling said, "You're not applying for a sales representative position; we're interviewing you for physical abilities. You did say your skills are no worse than those of veterans, right? Eighty percent of the security department are veterans. Let's see how your physical abilities compare to theirs!"
Mo Wenjie said, "How many would you have to knock down to consider it acceptable?"
Fang Ling said, "Knocking down one is enough to consider you qualified!"
Mo Wenjie said, "That's not challenging. Are there seven veterans here?"
Security Department Chief Liu Mingyang said, "The seven people here are all veterans. You can challenge anyone you want!"
Mo Wenjie said, "Let's make it interesting. All seven of you against me at once. If anyone is still standing after one minute, I'll admit defeat!"
Liu Mingyang said, "Young man, you're too arrogant. We seven are all veterans; I'm afraid you might be on the ground before you even start!"
Mo Wenjie said, "No more talk. Let's get started!"
Liu Mingyang said, "Brothers, let's all go at once and show him what veterans can do!"
Seven people simultaneously punch towards Mo Wenjie from different directions.
Mo Wenjie stood still, his face expressionless, as seven fists approached him from different directions. The distance between the fists and Mo Wenjie was only 20 centimeters.
Fang Ling and Liu Mingyang, and the others, thought Mo Wenjie was so scared that he stood there frozen.
Suddenly, Mo Wenjie moved. He dodged and twisted like a monkey, weaving through the seven people. With each move, a person would fall. It was said too late and done too quickly; in an instant, all seven people were on the ground.
Fang Ling saw the scene in front of him and was shocked. Her mouth was wide enough to take in two eggs.
Mo Wenjie said, "28 seconds! Assistant Fang, are you qualified?"
Fang Ling was pulled back to reality by Mo Wenjie's words. She came to her senses and said, "Absolutely qualified! Your monthly salary is 15,000 yuan. Even if you start work this afternoon, come with me to get familiar with the work environment. Your work ID card and nameplate will be ready by this afternoon, and you'll start officially tomorrow morning! Su Manager will arrange your specific tasks for you!"
