Cooperation

Wang Tianyu's martial arts exam results had not only drawn astonishment from the other examinees.

The people in the guest seats also looked toward Wang Tianyu with varying expressions.

Li Wan had been keeping an eye on Wang Tianyu all along, and he was well aware of Wang Tianyu's performance.

Li Wan smiled at Wang Tianyu, then continued speaking.

"I hereby announce the successful conclusion of this martial arts exam. Let us once again congratulate the examinees who passed."

Led by Li Wan, thunderous applause erupted throughout the assembly point.

"Additionally, examinees injured during the martial arts exam will receive free treatment at First Municipal Hospital. Those in need may ask the staff for details."

Li Wan's words were directed at the examinees who had passed.

The hundred of them, including Wang Tianyu, had lasted until the end of the martial arts exam, so their injuries were not particularly serious.

Those who had been badly injured had no chance of passing at all. They had long since been sent to the hospital.

"Is your leg all right? Come on, I'll go to the hospital with you and have it checked out."

Seeing Chen Yongguo limping along, Wang Tianyu prepared to accompany him to the hospital.

"It's nothing serious. How could I not know my own body? Still, since it's free, it wouldn't hurt to get checked out. Haha."

Judging from Chen Yongguo's manner, Wang Tianyu figured his injury was not a big deal.

"This way. Let's go ask first."

Just as Wang Tianyu was about to ask a staff member about the specific procedure for receiving treatment—

A middle-aged man quickly approached him.

"Hello, student Wang Tianyu. My name is Yang Weidong."

Seeing Wang Tianyu's puzzled look, Yang Weidong added another sentence.

"I own Might-Praising Martial Hall."

Even after hearing that, Wang Tianyu still did not understand why Yang Weidong had come to find him.

"Hello. Is there something you need from me?"

Although Wang Tianyu trained at Might-Praising Martial Hall, this was his first time meeting Yang Weidong.

That was only natural. Wang Tianyu had signed up for the lowest-tier training package.

There were plenty of students like Wang Tianyu at Might-Praising Martial Hall.

And as the owner of Might-Praising Martial Hall, Yang Weidong truly had no reason to cross paths with Wang Tianyu.

"Sorry, could I speak with you alone?"

Yang Weidong smiled, then glanced at Chen Yongguo.

The moment Chen Yongguo saw Yang Weidong's gesture, he immediately understood what he meant.

"Tianyu, you two talk first. I'll go ask the staff."

"Take it slow."

Seeing that Chen Yongguo really was fine, Wang Tianyu nodded.

"Let's find somewhere to sit and talk. This way, please."

Yang Weidong led the way, and Wang Tianyu followed him to a business van.

A man in a suit stood beside the van. He wore white gloves, and one look was enough to tell that he was some sort of driver.

When the man saw Yang Weidong and Wang Tianyu approaching, he hurried ahead and opened the door for them.

After Wang Tianyu and Yang Weidong got in, he proactively closed the door.

So this was how the rich lived!

Muttering inwardly, Wang Tianyu began to observe the inside of the vehicle.

It was not that he was particularly curious about its luxurious interior.

It was simply an instinctive reaction upon entering an unfamiliar environment.

"Hello, student Wang Tianyu. Here's the thing: I invited you over because I wanted to discuss a partnership with you."

Yang Weidong did not waste words and directly stated his intention.

"A partnership?"

Wang Tianyu looked at Yang Weidong. He did not know what he could possibly cooperate with Yang Weidong on.

Wang Tianyu was merely a high school student. Though he had just passed the martial arts exam and was about to become a martial arts university student—

Yang Weidong was the owner of Might-Praising Martial Hall, which had dozens of martial artist coaches.

Any coach at Might-Praising Martial Hall was stronger than Wang Tianyu.

And as their boss, Yang Weidong's strength was surely even more terrifying.

"Xiao Zhao, drive!"

Rather than immediately answering Wang Tianyu's question, Yang Weidong told the driver to start the vehicle.

Wang Tianyu did not ask where Yang Weidong was taking him.

There was an enormous gap between Yang Weidong's status and his own. Wang Tianyu did not think Yang Weidong would mean him any harm.

"Student Wang Tianyu, it is truly my good fortune that my martial hall was able to recruit a genius like you."

Yang Weidong first placed a lofty crown on Wang Tianyu's head before continuing.

"I hope you can become the spokesperson for our martial hall. Your title as the top scorer is certainly eye-catching."

At last, Wang Tianyu understood why Yang Weidong had sought him out.

He wanted to use my name for advertising?

Wang Tianyu began considering the matter.

Wang Tianyu had taken first place in Qingjiang City's martial arts exam, and his first-place result had been downright freakish.

That truly was an excellent publicity gimmick. No wonder Yang Weidong had come looking for him.

"How would we cooperate?"

After thinking it over, Wang Tianyu felt that he could completely agree to this.

"It's very simple. You only need to cooperate with us in taking some photos and filming some videos."

The promotional method was nothing new, but advertisements relied on precisely this sort of approach.

"That won't be difficult. It's just..."

Yang Weidong smiled. He understood what Wang Tianyu meant.

Wang Tianyu smiled openly as well. What he had wanted to ask about was the payment.

"We've prepared two options for you. Here are the specific terms of cooperation. Why don't you take a look first?"

Yang Weidong had clearly understood Wang Tianyu's meaning. He took a document from beside him.

Taking the document from Yang Weidong, Wang Tianyu read it carefully.

This really was profitable!

After setting down the proposal, Wang Tianyu began to ponder.

In the document just now, Yang Weidong had offered Wang Tianyu two options.

"Option One: Wang Tianyu would simply endorse Might-Praising Martial Hall. He would only need to spare a little time to cooperate with the martial hall in filming some advertisements."

If he chose Option One, Wang Tianyu could receive a one-million endorsement fee from Yang Weidong.

Option Two was an upgraded version of Option One.

In addition to including all the terms of Option One, Option Two added another condition.

The added condition was that Might-Praising Martial Hall would sign Wang Tianyu on as a coach for the martial hall.

Perhaps considering that Wang Tianyu would not have much time after entering university—

The contract only required Wang Tianyu to return to the martial hall and teach for one day each month.

If Wang Tianyu chose Option Two, the endorsement fee would rise from one million to two million.

Moreover, the contract stipulated that he would only need to fulfill the coaching role for one year.

In other words, Wang Tianyu only needed to teach for twelve days at Might-Praising Martial Hall over the course of a year, and he could earn an additional one million.

Should I choose Option One or Option Two?

Wang Tianyu was somewhat torn. Option One involved fewer matters and was much simpler to carry out.

Option Two, on the other hand, was more complicated, but the extra endorsement fee was extremely tempting.

"Could I think it over first?"

Wang Tianyu could not make up his mind for the moment, so he wanted to consider it carefully.

"Of course. Here is my business card. Call me once you've made up your mind."

Yang Weidong agreed to Wang Tianyu's request and handed him a business card.

The business van stopped in front of a restaurant with a tranquil atmosphere.

After having lunch with Yang Weidong, Wang Tianyu declined Yang Weidong's offer to drive him home.

He hailed a taxi and headed home.

"Dad, Mom, I'm back."

Wang Tianyu's parents had both been waiting for him at home. Neither had gone to work that day; they had stayed home waiting for news from Wang Tianyu.

Because of the special nature of the martial arts exam, examinees like Wang Tianyu were forbidden from carrying their phones.

Therefore, Wang Tianyu's parents still did not know his exam results.

"You're back. How did the exam go?"

Seeing his parents' nervous expressions, Wang Tianyu broke into a dazzling smile.

"I passed, and I took first place in our city."

In front of his parents, Wang Tianyu was still a child. He showed off his excellent results to them.

"What? First place?"

Father Wang was clearly stunned by the result and unconsciously repeated the words.

"Mm, first place!"

Wang Tianyu gave him another affirmative answer.

"Did you hear that? Our kid said he got first place."

After confirming that he had not misheard, Father Wang looked at Mother Wang with wild delight on his face.

"I'm not deaf. Of course I heard him."

Mother Wang's face was equally full of joy. She shot Father Wang an annoyed glance.

"Bzz... bzz..."

At that moment, Father Wang's phone rang.

"Yes, he passed. First place. That's right, first place in our city."

Wang Tianyu guessed that it was a call from some relative or friend.

Father Wang was like a guileless child at that moment, eagerly showing off Wang Tianyu's achievement.

Just then, Mother Wang's phone rang as well.

"Yes, that's right, he passed. That's right, first place in the city."

Someone was likewise asking about Wang Tianyu's exam results, and Mother Wang's modesty vanished without a trace.

Watching his smiling parents, Wang Tianyu chuckled as well.

Wang Tianyu did not intend to tell Father Wang and Mother Wang the specific details of the exam.

Telling them would only make his parents worry.

This is good enough.