Chapter 21 Meeting
As soon as I was offline, I heard the phone ringing from the landline constantly coming into my ears. Who made the phone call? I secretly guessed in my heart.
Now there are only three types of people who know my phone number. One is my former neighbor. Although I moved from the suburbs to the city, I still keep in touch with a few old neighbors and sometimes I go back to check it out.
The second type is a fat man far away from abroad. The fat man, whose real name is Pang Li, is not really fat, but he is more fleshy, especially with a round face and chubby and cute. He was my only good friend in more than two years in high school. At that time, we were the same deskmates; the fat man was cheerful and generous, while I like to be quiet and meditate alone. I really don’t know how the two of them at that time became close friends.
However, in my second year of high school, the fat man left China with his parents and went to Canada to study. He would only return to China during the Chinese New Year. During those days, we spent most of our time together, talking about ideals and life; we complained about the difficulties of life, and occasionally complained about not having a girlfriend... and the third party was the old class monitor, Liu Jia. Thinking of Liu Jia, I remembered the class reunion two weeks ago. When I left without saying goodbye, it would definitely make Liu Jia very angry. However, I really couldn't bear that atmosphere - when a group of self-righteous and arrogant so-called "senior" people swept across your body with such disdainful eyes, even the size of their stomachs was unbearable.
Looking at the phone number on the display screen, I sighed helplessly. It was her. When I lifted the microphone, Liu Jia's heart-warming face appeared on the screen.
"Okay, you ink, what happened last time? It slipped away without a sound? Looking at the arrogant look of Jin Linzhi, you know how embarrassed I am! If it weren't for the fact that I had been doing these days, I would definitely peel you and get cramps..." A series of "terror" words floated out of Liu Jia's mouth, and I even felt the coldness.
A quarter of an hour later, I had no choice but to interrupt the old squad leader's "bold words" and said, "Grand squad leader, tell me what you are going to do. I know you won't take such small things to heart, right?"
"Hehe, you still understand me." Liu Jia put away his smile and said seriously: "Mo Sui, I ask you, do you want to be a professional player all the time?"
"Why not?" Although I used to regard online games as a means of making a living, I have been unable to live without online games over the years. Although like reality, the Internet is also full of all kinds of negative things, fraud, betrayal, murder, etc.
But I enjoyed the stimulation of challenges and the joy of success. Especially after effectively combining money and games, I found that I really cannot do without online games.
"Of course not." Liu Jia said seriously: "Games are games after all. You immerse yourself in the game and are almost isolated from the outside world. This will not benefit you. You should find a legitimate job-"
"Looking for a proper job?" I smiled exaggeratedly, "Which unit now accepts someone who almost graduated from high school? Or do you want me to sell newspapers, be a waiter, or something?" There was a strong sarcasm in his tone.
Don’t I want to? At the beginning, I didn’t have the conditions to enter university or finish the last year of high school. Even the graduation certificate was issued to me by the school because my usual grades were quite good.
Of course, I also have the conditions to continue studying and going to college. But the vice president's expression like a beggar made me suffer on the spot. I refused help, resolutely left the school, and left my home that no longer belonged to me (I owe the hospital's medicine fees and sold it).
I have worked as a newspaper seller, and I have worked as a waiter for a while. I even worked as a barber for a while back then, of course the kind of person who is not of high level. After that, I came into contact with online games and plunged into it and became addicted to it.
Now I am asking me to study again. Although I have various adult schools, I no longer have the enterprising spirit. What's wrong with being a professional player? In addition to not having to pay personal income tax, I also make money by labor.
"Oh, don't do this. I have found a job for you, which is definitely suitable for you." Liu Jia said proudly.
"Oh? What job?" Although I don't want to do other jobs, I'm still very curious about the job Liu Jia found for me.
"That's it-" After a long tone and fishing for the taste, Liu Jia laughed and said, "I'll talk after meeting."
Meeting? Let me see the time, it’s 8:30 pm. Time is not too late for me, it’s not too late for this city. At worst, I can’t go shopping with this young lady.
However, even so, I won’t be too worried. Liu Jia is a sensual and gentle girl, but at some point she is as lively and cute as a little girl, which makes Liu Jia look particularly charming, mature and beautiful, and full of youthful vitality.
The place where we agreed to meet was a cafe in the city center. This cafe is very famous in the city. This is not because the environment here is elegant or the coffee inside tastes mellow, but because there was a couple here, and the two performed a sad and lingering love and hatred.
Later, a writer wrote this touching story into a script and then made it into a movie. So this cafe became famous, and many young couples like to experience the remains of their ancestors here.
But for me, it is absolutely not suitable. Although I am a little moved by Liu Jia, I know that Liu Jia, who implements her entire life with "singleness", is not that easy for her to pursue. What's more, the family backgrounds of the two are also very different. Although I have more than 1 million yuan in assets, for Liu Jia, the deputy general manager of "Datong Group", the third-ranked company in the city, the identity gap seems too big.
After waiting for a while, Liu Jia arrived. I hurriedly pulled Liu Jia away. The atmosphere here was really not very suitable for me.
"What's wrong?" Liu Jia said in surprise: "Do you have something urgent? You're so busy?"
"Oh, nothing." I shrugged, "I can't stand the atmosphere there."
"Hehe..." Liu Jia's eyes rolled and she joked: "I can't tell you are still a pure man? But to be honest, you are not young anymore, it's time to find a girlfriend. Or do you want to be a single person like me?"
Liu Jia's bright eyes stared at me, which made me feel a little uncomfortable. He turned his head and said, "There is nothing wrong with being a single person. No one is in charge. It's very good to be free!"
To be honest, I really have no experience with love. After leaving school, I entered society and work almost occupied the entire life. After that, I gradually got some spare money, but I was immersed in online games. There were not a lot of women I met in the game, but at the beginning, there were still many, after all, I also had a vague expectation for love.
But how can love on the Internet be taken seriously? Especially in games, men dress as women, women dress as men, and they can’t tell who is who, so the heart gradually fades, and all their energy is spent on how to make money using the game.
Thinking about it now, the days without love have come like this. Although I don’t have the idea of being single, I can live like this. Of course, this is even more true for regular jobs. If it weren’t for Liu Jia’s good intentions, I would have refused.
"Ah--you can't." Liu Jia cutely covered her bright red lips with her little hands and said, "I actually have this idea at a young age. Oh, it's really--" with a regretful expression of "a child is unteachable".
I have nothing to say about this, but I am muttering in my heart: You are not like this either?
Finally, the two found a quiet bar where Liu Jia also told him what he called "absolutely suitable for me".
"Our company has recently expanded its scale and needs to recruit a large number of commercial talents." Liu Jia licked her fresh lips, giving people an extremely tempting feeling. In my trance, I continued: "The original building can no longer accommodate so many employees, so we are undergoing relocation in recent days. However, during this process, I found that the Minister of Security actually embezzled and accepted bribes, so this position was vacant."
"So, you just want to ask me to take the position of Minister of Security?" I finally understood what Liu Jia meant, but I still wondered: "The position of Minister of Security is high or low, but how do you say 'It is absolutely suitable for me'?"
"Hehe, of course this is my reason." Liu Jia stuck out his tongue playfully and said happily: "I know you liked military affairs very much in high school. Although you didn't go to college, you were like fish in water in the game later. This not only requires a smart mind, but also requires considering all kinds of security situations. So it is absolutely appropriate to be the Minister of Security!"
This girl is really, how can I say she is better?
I like military affairs in high school, but I am only interested in various models of pistols, which to a large extent almost all boys. As for the game, I have nothing to do with the military knowledge. Monsters are not smart, and I just try my best to achieve the greatest results. As for the PK in the game, I have encountered many, but the main thing is to avoid them as much as possible. Besides, I rarely partner with people in the game, and I am not very familiar with the assignment of personnel.
The reasons that Liu Jia said can be said to take care of me. I also know that this is completely her kindness. In her eyes, professional players are not a fixed profession and have no guarantees. It is really a bit embarrassing to help me, an old classmate, find a suitable job.
"Liu Jia--" I don't know how to speak.
"Huh? Just say whatever you want! Why are you so mother-in-law? This is not like Mo Sui, you are usually a person." Liu Jia said with big eyes at me.
"Liu Jia, I thank you for the job you found for me." Once I said it, I was much more comfortable. I paused slightly and continued: "To be honest, don't say that I am the Minister of Security, I may not even know how to be a competent security guard; and I am quite satisfied with my current career. I have no job worries and are free and at ease. I don't want to change jobs at the moment."
"You really don't want to help me?" Liu Jia's eyes dimmed, and she looked pitiful.
"I can't help you!" I corrected. Although "not helping" and "not wanting to help" are just one word different, the meanings they represent are very different. Although I can't help Liu Jia, I don't want to lose this good friend because of a misunderstanding.
"But--" Liu Jia wanted to say something, but I interrupted it.
"Liu Jia, I know you are for my own good. However, I like online games and cannot do without online games. If I really want me to leave the game, I don't know if I can live a normal life. Do you understand that if I say this?"
"I understand. It's hard to imagine that games occupy such a large part of your life. Maybe I should try it too." Liu Jia was a little disappointed after hearing what I said, but was quickly replaced by a feeling of curiosity.
"You? No, right." I looked at Liu Jia in disbelief and said, "Don't you hate playing games the most? Why do you have the heart to play games now?"
"Is it possible that only you boys are allowed to play games, but girls can't play?" Liu Jia's face regained a bright smile, making people unable to tell whether she really had this plan. However, if she really entered the game, it would be a good scenery.
"That's OK. I'm playing the game "Xiong Domination World". Do you know this game?"
"Of course. The epoch-making online game jointly created by the three major game companies - "Bora World". Who doesn't know this game now? Don't forget how vigorous the promotion of the game company was a few days ago!" Liu Jia looked like she underestimated me.
Thinking about it, the overwhelming advertisements are really dazzling. Almost the whole world is promoting this game. In recent days, more and more people are in "Pangu City". The average online data has reached more than 2 million, which does not include players who go out to fight monsters and do missions.
"Since I know, I won't talk nonsense. But there is one thing you need to pay attention to. There is an option to choose appearance before entering. You'd better choose '10% ugliness', which will be more convenient for you to play games in the future."
"Why?" Liu Jia said in confusion.
"You are so beautiful. If you don't ugliness in the game, you probably will have several legions of men following you; and the characters in the game have a system of sensory feelings. Do you want to be eaten tofu?"
After listening to my exaggerated words, Liu Jia smiled so hard that she trembled. After a while, she stopped: "Nothing is as exaggerated as you said. But after hearing what you said, I want to play the game even more. By the way, what is your name in the game?"
"It's my nickname - Moshui. If you enter the game, you can 'Flying Geo's Letter' to me. Of course, before entering, take a good look at the introduction on the official website, otherwise you won't even know how to play the game." It seems that Liu Jia is really likely to enter the game.
"Okay, I will look for you after I go in. I want to be a female swordsman, don't forget to prepare the swordsman equipment for me!"
Before getting in the car and leaving, Liu Jia did not forget to instruct.
Looking at the Audi car that quickly disappeared at the end of the road, I suddenly realized that I had fallen into Liu Jia's trap without knowing it. As early as three years ago, Liu Jia, who was still the sales department manager of the "Chatong Group", had invited me to work for him, and even arranged a position as "Logistics General Affairs" for me in his subsidiary. However, I refused at that time because I didn't want to rely on others to give alms, nor did I want to leave the game life I liked.
But now, Liu Jia has brought up the old story again. Although I was given a higher position, based on Liu Jia's understanding of my personality, he would never use such a reason to convince me.
What's more, those with discerning reasons can only be excuses. However, Liu Jia is usually enthusiastic, so I unconsciously believed this statement, indicating that I cannot live without the game. After that, Liu Jia naturally guided the topic to the game, and then appropriately proposed to enter the game to see... Gao! It's really high! I finally saw the power of "Jiaoyan Rose" who is in the business world (Jiaoyan Rose is the description of Liu Jia in the business world). However, there is another confusing thing: as the deputy general manager of "Datong Group", does she have free time to play games?
Chapter completed!