First Day at Work

It was Zhang Hupan's first day at work, and despite possessing the Half-Immortal Physique, he inexplicably felt a twinge of nervousness. As a master at the Nascent Soul mid-stage, Zhang Hupan could perfectly perceive his own appearance and image at all times. However, he still felt the need to check himself in the mirror before he could truly relax about his looks. Of course, our protagonist, Zhang Hupan, was fully capable of altering his appearance with his spiritual power to make himself more perfect and handsome. But Zhang Hupan disdained such actions. He believed his natural appearance was a gift from his parents, whom he had never met. Perhaps he hoped to preserve this last remnant of his closest kin through this method. Even if his looks were very ordinary and not handsome at all, Zhang Hupan didn't want to make any changes. Zhang Hupan's unusual behavior of looking in the mirror naturally caused extreme commotion among Hu Zhiming and the others. If it weren't for the fact that over a month had passed and Zhang Hupan had never shown any interest in Zhao Liya, who was known to possess both beauty and wealth and was always nearby, they would have assumed Zhang Hupan had fallen in love and gone to meet her. Everyone watched Zhang Hupan's abnormal behavior with extreme curiosity. They even threatened to revoke his position as leader, but they still couldn't get Zhang Hupan to reveal what had caused the usually carefree Zhang Hupan to dress so meticulously and seriously. Zhang Hupan's mysterious smile before he left made Hu Zhiming and the others grit their teeth, even wishing they could kill him.

In truth, Zhang Hupan himself didn't know why he would be nervous about such a trivial matter at his current level of cultivation. Could it be that he was genuinely nervous about stepping into a life completely different from campus life? Just as Zhang Hupan was feeling a bit confused by his actions that day, Liu Xizhen, who was languidly beautiful, full of charm, and possessed a fiery, captivating figure, suddenly appeared in his mind, leaving Zhang Hupan flustered.

Zhang Hupan hurriedly dismissed Liu Xizhen from his thoughts. Although Liu Xizhen's image disappeared, a ripple stirred in Zhang Hupan's Dao Heart. Deep within his heart, he kept asking himself, "Could my unusual behavior today be for a woman?" However, Zhang Hupan immediately dismissed his ridiculous thought. After all, as a supreme Half-Immortal, how could he be moved by an ordinary woman? It must be because he was going to the bar that he naturally thought of Liu Xizhen. Zhang Hupan was satisfied with this explanation.

To avoid unnecessary attention and trouble, Zhang Hupan rode his bicycle to work. It took Zhang Hupan about half an hour to get from the school to the bar. When he arrived, it was only 5:30 PM. It was still early to go to a bar, but the bar was already open. As Zhang Hupan pushed the door open, the first thing that caught his eye was Liu Xizhen's back. Today, she was wearing a pale red qipao with intricate embroidery. The tight-fitting qipao exaggeratedly accentuated her charming and voluptuous figure. The slit that extended to her thigh made people's imaginations run wild. At least the two male servers standing in front of Liu Xizhen seemed to be thinking that way. They kept glancing sideways at her thighs, tightly encased by the qipao. Although they appeared to be listening to Liu Xizhen's instructions, Zhang Hupan would bet his life that those two young men were not listening to a word she said.

In fact, Zhang Hupan was also attracted by Liu Xizhen's alluring figure, and his Dao Heart showed clear signs of disturbance. The people in the bar showed a flicker of curiosity at Zhang Hupan's arrival, as it was rare for customers to come to the bar so early. Liu Xizhen's subsequent actions perfectly explained their doubts.

Hearing the sound of the door opening behind her, Liu Xizhen felt an inexplicable joy for some reason. She hadn't dressed up meticulously for a long time, but for some reason, today she had specially put on a sexy qipao. Was it to show others that she was still young and still had a beautiful figure? The moment the sound of the door opening reached her, Liu Xizhen's heart skipped a beat, and she thought to herself, "Could it be because of him?" But she immediately dismissed her own ridiculous and absurd thought. She was already over thirty and had a daughter. He was just a freshman, not to mention his ordinary appearance. How could she have such thoughts?

After stabilizing her emotions, Liu Xizhen turned around elegantly and said with a smile, "Hupan, you're half an hour early! I won't charge you for these extra thirty minutes!"

Her languidly beautiful, playful voice and the enticing fragrance that filled the air made Zhang Hupan's heart beat faster. He stood there, staring foolishly at Liu Xizhen, not knowing what to say. After a long pause, he realized his rudeness and quickly covered it up, saying, "Sister Xizhen, you look so beautiful today, you've completely captivated me!"

For a top beauty like Liu Xizhen, who was also a single noblewoman, countless men surrounded her every day, showering her with compliments in hopes of getting a chance to be close to her. However, Liu Xizhen had never paid them any mind and even found them genuinely annoying. If it weren't for the need to manage the bar, she would have unceremoniously kicked them out. But Zhang Hupan's silly, unrefined compliment made Liu Xizhen feel as comfortable as drinking ice water on a summer day. She playfully rolled her eyes at Zhang Hupan. That reproachful gaze and her charming demeanor instantly mesmerized all the men present! Liu Xizhen was not annoyed by Zhang Hupan's infatuated look; instead, she felt a hint of joy. On one hand, although Zhang Hupan showed an expression of being captivated by her beauty, he didn't reveal the naked lust that others did. On the other hand, she felt proud that she could still attract such attention from Zhang Hupan.

"What are you spacing out for? Come, let me introduce you to your colleagues!" she said playfully, not forgetting to give him another glance with her alluring eyes. Then, she took Zhang Hupan's hand and led him to everyone.

As Liu Xizhen held Zhang Hupan's hand, it was the first time he had held a beautiful woman's hand. Zhang Hupan completely forgot to guard his Dao Heart, and his heart pounded uncontrollably. Her hand felt boneless, smooth, and tender, and the unique softness of a woman transmitted from that jade-like hand sent an electric shock through Zhang Hupan, making him feel restless and unable to stop himself.

In fact, Liu Xizhen felt the same way at this moment. She had unknowingly come to see the young man who could bring laughter to her daughter as a relative and friend, not just an employee. Thus, she naturally took Zhang Hupan's hand. But when she took Zhang Hupan's hand, his thick palm made her realize with a jolt that she seemed to have acted too intimately. However, she couldn't just pull his hand away immediately after holding it. She felt the unique male hormones in his palm, hormones that had been dormant for a hundred years, making her heart race. A blush involuntarily crept onto her face, but fortunately, the bar lights were dim, and others didn't notice. However, for a Nascent Soul stage expert, what difference was there between night and day? Liu Xizhen's every move, as well as her inner turmoil, was perceived by Zhang Hupan without the slightest omission. A shy woman was always the most captivating to men, and at this moment, Zhang Hupan was deeply moved.

"This is our new employee, Zhang Hupan. He's currently studying at Zhejiang ** University. Don't bully him just because he's young!" As she introduced him, Liu Xizhen naturally withdrew her hand, and Zhang Hupan couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.

In reality, the entire process of holding hands lasted only a moment, but for the two of them, it felt like a century had passed, as if time had stopped moving forward at that instant.

"This is Shangguan Yun, our bartender! Wang Zheng, Li Da, Guo Xiaolan, Zhou Min..." Liu Xizhen introduced the bar staff to Zhang Hupan. Finally, she handed Zhang Hupan over to Zhu Yan, who was responsible for familiarizing Zhang Hupan with the environment and service matters. (To be continued)