Weakness is the Original Sin

Li Qiang heard this and was so scared he nearly knelt down. "Oh, big sister, don't be like that. I'm still young and ignorant, I offended you... can you really bear to do this to such a handsome little brother?"

"I already told you no video call, you were the one who insisted," Na Shi Hua Kai laughed. "Tomorrow, call this number and treat me to a nice meal... If I'm in a good mood, I'll spare you this time."

Li Qiang nodded, his expression one of utter listlessness. "Alright, big sister, then... see you tomorrow?"

Seeing him hang up the phone, Zhang Wei couldn't help but want to laugh again, but in the end, he forced himself to hold it back. "Damn, someone from the underworld?"

"Hard to say," Li Qiang replied distractedly. "To be able to track my location so quickly, she must have connections up top... Tell me, who did I even offend?"

As he spoke, he kept glancing at Feng Jun.

Feng Jun spread his hands and spoke with an innocent air, "Brother Qiang, you can't blame me for this. You were the one who insisted I help you find someone... I didn't know I'd be finding a character like that."

Li Qiang glared at him for a long time before speaking weakly, "Did your sixth sense not tell you that this person is not to be trifled with?"

What kind of talk is that? Feng Jun was a bit displeased. "Brother Qiang, I think this Na Shi Hua Kai is actually not that hard to deal with."

Besides, if you had just sent the remaining fifty-yuan red packet, would any of this have happened? You were the one in the wrong.

People who are less fortunate in their looks are usually more sensitive; even if Na Shi Hua Kai isn't exactly magnanimous, she certainly isn't petty.

Li Qiang knew this logic all too well, but at the time, he had been so provoked by Na Shi Hua Kai that a bit of impulse was inevitable.

Zhang Wei laughed again, a very soft sound. "Alright, it's just a meal, Qiangzi... this is what you call the punishment for being impulsive."

Li Qiang stared at him blankly for a long time before speaking up, "No way, Da Wei, you have to let Feng Jun pick one for you too, otherwise, I really won't feel balanced."

He was indeed in a low mood, to the point where he didn't even call him Manager Feng, but addressed Feng Jun by his name directly.

"Sure, as long as you put up thirty thousand," Zhang Wei nodded, glancing at him. "But Qiangzi, have you ever thought about what would happen if I added a beauty?"

Li Qiang was instantly speechless, only letting out a huff after a long while. "If you add a beauty, give her my business card."

Zhang Wei actually had the heart to try it again, but upon hearing this, he lost interest and waved his hand dismissively. "Sigh, you kid... can you have any other ambitions?"

"That's all nonsense, you don't have to accompany that ugly hag," Li Qiang glared at him irritably, then his eyes rolled. "No, tomorrow we'll both go to dinner with her... aren't we brothers?"

"Do you think I can eat while looking at her?" Zhang Wei shouted. "Is that how you treat your brother?"

"It's not what you think," Li Qiang shook his head and said seriously. "I'm worried she might have other ideas. Doesn't your old man... have a position in the government?"

Zhang Wei remained silent, only nodding after a long while. "Alright then... should Manager Feng come too?"

"Don't count me in," Feng Jun waved his hand and said quite firmly. "It has nothing to do with me. I didn't even show my face. Da Wei, I'm still an outsider here; I can't compare to you locals."

Although Zhang Wei could be a bit arrogant, he was essentially a reasonable person. Hearing this, he sighed, "Sigh, look at the mess this has become."

Actually, strictly speaking, it wasn't a big deal, but everyone had been having a good time until Na Shi Hua Kai's phone call came in, aggressive and overbearing, which really dampened everyone's mood.

After that, no one had the interest to keep having fun, and after a few casual drinks, the party broke up.

Feng Jun's mood was also affected. Even though he was the one who stirred up this unpleasantness, his original intention was just to give Li Qiang a small lesson; he hadn't expected it to kill the atmosphere entirely.

After leaving the nightclub, he had wanted to contact Hao Fengjing, but after opening Liaoliao, he realized it was already 11:30, nearing midnight.

At this hour, a decent woman wouldn't be out anymore. If he ran into a prickly character like Na Shi Hua Kai, wouldn't that also lead to trouble?

With this in mind, he simply went back to the hotel to rest—he had entered the space twice tonight and felt a bit sticky, and there was no place to bathe in the factory's rental room.

Besides, Sixth Master, who kept the door, was used to sleeping early; if he went to wake him up at this hour, the old man would definitely nag.

Feng Jun had a heavy meal at a small restaurant next to the hotel before going back to wash up and rest.

He slept quite soundly, and when he opened his eyes, it was already 8:30. After eating some breakfast, he took a taxi to the Shenghai Securities Company where Zhang Wei worked.

On the way, he secretly reflected on his behavior: lately, things had been going a bit too smoothly for him. He always felt that with his fortuitous encounters, he had nothing to fear, but he hadn't realized that before he truly developed, he was still essentially a small fry.

If nothing else, take that ugly woman from yesterday, what was her name, Na Shi Hua Kai—in a fit of anger, she dared to issue a strong warning to Li Qiang and even followed through with it.

There was no telling how many people like that, who appeared unremarkable on the surface but possessed immense power, were hidden in Yang City.

How could he be so arrogant just because of a few lucky breaks?

As the saying goes, weakness is the original sin.

When the car arrived at Shenghai Securities, it was just past nine. Zhang Wei had already arrived at the company, and seeing him, he enthusiastically took him to open an account.

Opening an account nowadays was quite simple; things like taking photos could be done directly with a mobile phone.

Even so, it took Feng Jun over an hour to open the account, mainly because he had never traded stocks before and had to learn many things on the spot.

Zhang Wei was very patient, explaining the relevant precautions and answering every question he had.

However, according to Feng Jun's observations, the other employees at the securities company mostly kept their distance from Zhang Wei. Even when they had things to discuss, it was very formal, showing that this guy was likely a "keep away" type of person in the office.

But he was truly good to Feng Jun, saying, "I've applied for a commission rate of 0.02% for you." Such terms were not something a client with only a few hundred thousand in cash could usually enjoy.

Feng Jun expressed his gratitude on the surface, but inwardly he thought quite uncharitably: You're lowering the commission to tempt me into trading stocks, aren't you?

Of course, he couldn't say that out loud. He watched Zhang Wei operate for a while longer, then stood up to leave. "You're busy, I'm heading out."

"Don't be like that," Zhang Wei tried to keep him. "The market closes at 11:30, let's find a place to grab a bite. You came all the way here, how can I let you leave on an empty stomach?"

"I have to check out of my hotel at noon," Feng Jun replied with a smile. After hesitating, he asked, "Don't you have to accompany Li Qiang at noon?"

"Ugh, don't mention it," Zhang Wei shook his head with a strange expression. Whenever this matter was brought up, he couldn't help but want to laugh, but thinking about the overbearing nature of that ugly woman, he felt very embarrassed.

In short, it was a contradictory state of mind. He frowned, trying his best to look serious. "Li Qiang contacted her, and she wants to have dinner."

"Holy crap," Feng Jun winced, his expression turning incredibly strange. "It's actually dinner?"

Generally speaking, lunch doesn't leave much room for imagination; after eating, everyone still has to go back to work.

But dinner is different. Once dinner is over, there is a long, endless night ahead, and everyone is free... Should they find some entertainment to pass the time?

The expression on Zhang Wei's face was also quite peculiar, but he still spoke with a serious tone, "It shouldn't be a big problem; I've asked someone to help coordinate it... By the way, the things I promised to get for you will take three or four days to confirm."

Feng Jun waved his hand with a smile, "Heh, there's no rush for that; I trust you... So, I'll be heading off then?"

Zhang Wei raised an eyebrow, "Where are you staying? I heard from Wang Haifeng that you have a new place?"

"It's outside the city," Feng Jun replied with a smile, "I'm heading back now. If you need anything, just call my mobile."

That's right, he really was going back. After what happened last night, he felt he was far from being able to relax. Things like hitting up bars or hooking up were definitely not things he should be considering for the time being.

A mere few million—is that a lot? To be honest, getting a decent modified vehicle would likely leave him strapped for cash.

His top priority was to hurry back and recharge. While his distant relative was away, he needed to get the mark on his wrist up to two hundred energy points or more as soon as possible so he could better handle any potential trouble.

He could no longer bear the original sin of being weak; he craved to become strong as quickly as possible.

However, before leaving, he made another trip to the auto parts city to ask the shop where he had done his previous modifications about where he could buy a high-horsepower all-terrain vehicle.

Facing a returning customer, the shop owner readily stated that he was talking about an ATV, and for around two hundred thousand, he could get a very good one. "If you're interested, just leave a deposit, and I'll order one for you. When it arrives, we can discuss how you want it modified."

Feng Jun paid the deposit without hesitation.

Originally, he hadn't been in a rush to get this all-terrain vehicle, feeling that it wouldn't be too late to get one when the need arose. After all, he only had about six million in hand, and keeping more funds available was the sensible path.

But now, he had changed his mind. While money is a good thing, it is ultimately an external possession; no matter how important it is, it cannot compare to improving his own strength.

To improve his strength, he had to go to the Wilderness Space, whether to find jade or to search for the cultivation techniques he imagined existed.

After finalizing the ATV, he went to the factory dormitory and found that Wang Haifeng had indeed brought over another fifty-kilowatt generator. He then hailed a truck to haul the generator to the villa in the suburbs.

The electrician had been waiting for him with eyes glowing blue; without the extra income from the diesel over the past two days, he had been living like a year was a day.

Seeing the god of wealth return, he hurried up to greet him, only to be stunned, "Why did you buy another generator?"