A good life starts with blind date

Chapter 277 Post-2000s Generation

"You're going to start a charity foundation?"

Lu Jingwei was surprised, because in his mind Jiang Ning was not the kind of person who would do charity work.

This guy has had an extraordinary life, yet he has never experienced social care since childhood.

He occasionally does good deeds, but never cares about public welfare.

They never donate money.

So when I heard he was going to do charity work, I was as surprised as when I heard a prostitute was going to leave the country.

Jiang Ning said, "Feng Yu wants to help those poor children, so I thought I'd set up a charity fund. You're also going to get involved in charity, so I'll entrust it to you to manage, and let Feng Yu help you out."

Lu Jingwei said, "The procedures for fund management are not easy to handle."

Jiang Ning said, "I will pay for it myself and will not raise funds from the public."

Lu Jingwei said, "Then it's very simple."

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "I feel at ease leaving it to you to manage."

Lu Jingwei said, "I'll think about it!"

Jiang Ning said, "What's there to consider? Are you worried about saving face?"

"This……"

Lu Jingwei hesitated for a moment, then said honestly that the suggestion was quite nice.

These days, doing charity work isn't easy. When you're in office, people have to be mindful of your attitude. Now that you're no longer in that position, you inevitably have to be mindful of others' attitudes when you come into contact with charitable foundations. Even if you're mentally prepared, it's still hard not to feel a sense of loss.

Managing a fund directly would be even better.

Moreover, he has a personal relationship with Jiang Ning and doesn't need to be subservient to others.

but……

It is precisely because of their personal relationship that they cannot bring themselves to speak openly.

Lu Jingwei said, "I have no plans to go back to Bei'an."

Jiang Ning said, "You don't need to come to Bei'an. The fund can be registered in Hangzhou."

"Feng Yu is coming to Hangzhou?"

"You can work from home!"

That's true.

Jiang Ning asked, "Give me a straight answer, whether you're going to do it or not. Don't beat around the bush."

Lu Jingwei smiled wryly and said, "Well, to be honest, I've experienced a lot of coldness and warmth in human relationships lately, and it's actually quite difficult."

Jiang Ning laughed and said, "Of course, that's how society is. When you're in that position, people who need your help will definitely have to be mindful of your feelings. Right now, you have no official position or power; you're just an ordinary citizen. Moreover, because of your previous status, you'll face more difficulties than ordinary people when dealing with snobbish people. To be honest, I really admire your determination and courage. If it were me, I wouldn't have the courage to give up everything and face the cold stares of others once I sat in that position."

Lu Jingwei seemed to have completely let go of his psychological burden and said, "I think this is good. People will eventually return to the ordinary. Facing it now is better than facing it in the future. Some people are very successful when they are in office, but no one is around them when they retire. Many people can't accept the psychological gap and have problems. I am mentally prepared and I can overcome these."

Jiang Ning said, "I'll arrange for someone to go to Hangzhou. You can take over and register the foundation first. As for how it operates and how the personnel are arranged, you can handle that. It will be registered under the farm's name. Once it's registered, I'll have the farm transfer some money to us."

Lu Jingwei asked, "What are your requirements?"

Jiang Ning said, "I have no requirements, you can handle it as you see fit!"

End the call.

Feng Yu asked, "Did Secretary Lu agree?"

Jiang Ning nodded: "I didn't ask him to work for me, why are you being so dramatic? Save his number and add him on WeChat. If you want to do something, then help Lao Lu out. If you don't want to do anything, then forget it."

Feng Yu agreed and saved Lao Lu's phone number.

I added them on WeChat, and they accepted my request quickly.

Feng Yu sent a message: "Hello, Secretary Lu."

Lu Jingwei replied, "I have already resigned. Please stop calling me by my former title and just call me by my name!"

Feng Yu wasn't that stupid, of course, so she showed it to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning said, "It's not good to call you by your name, just call me Brother Lu!"

Feng Yu replied, "Then I'll call you Brother Lu!"

Lu Jingwei replied, "Okay, I'm a bit older, so I'll take advantage of you a little!"

After chatting for a few minutes, Feng Yu suddenly asked Jiang Ning, "Honey, how about we go to Hangzhou?"

Jiang Ning asked in bewilderment, "Why go to Hangzhou?"

Feng Yu said, "The climate and environment in the south are better. The northwest is too dry. I have to apply moisturizer several times a day, otherwise my face will get dry and flaky. Cosmetics are all made with chemical ingredients, and it's not good to use too much. I don't need to apply moisturizer when I go to the south."

"Uh……"

"Moreover, Hangzhou is good in every way, which is also beneficial to Tian Tian's growth."

Jiang Ning was reluctant to go: "Hangzhou isn't home. If I'm going to Hangzhou, I might as well go to the United States or Australia."

Feng Yu said, "You spend most of your time outside, and you can't stay in Bei'an for more than a few days a year."

Jiang Ning said, "It's work outside, and when you're tired, you always have to go home."

Feng Yu came up with an idea: "Hangzhou isn't a place to stay for long. When Tian Tian goes to school, my sister and I will go to Australia. We'll buy a house and live there for a little over a year at most. My sister and I will go there. If you come back, we'll go back to Beian with you. If you leave, my sister and I will go to Hangzhou."

Jiang Ning thought for a moment and said, "That works too. I'll have Kong Fangfei go to Hangzhou to look at houses first."

Feng Yu said, "Don't buy a house that's too big; cleaning it will exhaust you."

Jiang Ning: "..."

I'll explain this to Kong Fangfei later.

Kong Fangfei said, "Boss, it seems you've never lived in that house you bought in Sanya, right?"

"I don't think I've ever stayed here."

Jiang Ning was also speechless. It was just something Feng Yu casually mentioned when they were talking about buying the house.

He bought it.

I bought the tickets but never went even once; it was a complete waste of money.

Kong Fangfei asked, "Are there any requirements regarding the location?"

Jiang Ning said, "We won't buy a villa. We'll buy a nicely decorated house by West Lake, in a good and quiet environment. Ideally, we'll buy two houses facing each other or upstairs and downstairs connected. In two years, my wife will go to Australia, and we'll sell them when we're done living there."

Kong Fangfei was quite puzzled: "Why buy two sets?"

Jiang Ning asked, "Where do the bodyguards stay?"

Kong Fangfei suddenly realized that she had completely forgotten about this.

……

In Zidu Garden, Cao Jinhu lay on his bed, idly scrolling through his phone.

He was a student at the Physical Education Department of a Normal University. He had nothing to do during the summer vacation, so he stayed at home.

I'll be a senior in college soon, and to be honest, I'm under a lot of pressure.

I didn't feel much during my sophomore year, but I started to think about employment occasionally during my junior year.

I'm about to be a senior in college, and I'm finally starting to feel the pressure.

Normal University is a first-tier university, ranking second in the province.

The admission scores aren't low, but it's a sports academy, and those who know, know.

The score requirement is not high; you can get in with a score of two or three hundred.

The key is still the professional score. The Sports College of the Normal University has been established for a long time and offers many majors. Over the years, it has cultivated a lot of sports talents for the province. Cao Jinhu studied Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), so he can forget about becoming an athlete.

That's not a place for just anyone.

My career path is clear: I want to become a physical education teacher.

Of course, this is the ideal choice, but what if you don't pass the exam?

Then we'll have to find another way out.

Jobs are hard to find. If I can't get into the government system, getting into Fairy Farm would be pretty good.

I'd be happy to be a security guard.

Previously, a college student applied for a job as a security guard and was ridiculed by others.

Now nobody laughs at them anymore. So what if they're security guards? They earn more, work one month and rest for half a month, and even travel abroad. Except for the added advantage of not having a government job, everything else is better than working for a government employee.

A year's salary can buy a mid-size car.

Two years' salary is enough to buy a house in North Carolina.

These days, nothing matters but making money.

But Fairy Farm is hard to get into...

I suddenly came across a short video about a job posting, and after glancing at it twice, I was immediately invigorated.

The farm is hiring bodyguards?

That's really nice!
Looking at the requirements, firstly, the age should not exceed 25 years old, veterans and sports majors from sports colleges are given priority, both men and women are eligible, the physical fitness should be excellent, and those who know some martial arts are even better, as well as a bunch of other requirements such as height and appearance.

There are also requirements for the parents; they must be from working-class families.

This is quite puzzling.

However, Cao Jinhu didn't pay attention and became more and more excited as he looked at it.

The requirements are numerous, but the compensation is also very enviable.

Studying and training abroad, my family arranged a job for me with a starting salary of $10,000 a month.

This is US dollars, and it's...

I quickly reviewed the job postings.

Cao Jinhu jumped right out of bed. What the hell is this exam for civil servants?

My major is relevant, and all requirements are met.

"Mommy, Mommy..."

Cao Jinhu rushed out of the bedroom, grabbed his phone, and went to find his mother.

Cao's mother was already getting ready for bed when she said irritably, "What are you doing, being so impulsive?"

"Fairy Farm is hiring again."

"Oh!"

"Looking for bodyguards, starting salary $10,000."

"bodyguard?"

"Yup!"

Cao Jinhu said excitedly, "It must be that Boss Jiang is afraid of being kidnapped, so he's planning to hire bodyguards."

Cao's mother replied listlessly, "What's it to you?"

Yes, of course we have it.

Cao Jinhu showed his phone to his mother: "Look, there are a bunch of requirements here. They also want me to go abroad for training. Retired military personnel and those from sports academies are given priority. I meet all the recruitment requirements."

Cao's mother immediately perked up. Things are different now than before. There are more and more college students every year, and even graduate students are working as food delivery drivers. Taking the civil service exam is the best option, but if she could get into Fairy Spirit Farm, that would be pretty good too.

Working near home, you can earn 170,000 to 180,000 yuan a year.

It's not much better than an annual salary of 500,000 in a big city.

After taking the phone and looking at it closely, Cao's father also came over to take a look.

The couple examined it carefully for a long time.

Cao's father was puzzled: "Why is the salary in US dollars?"

Cao Jinhu said, "I heard that Boss Jiang spends most of his time abroad, so his bodyguards must go with him. It's normal to pay him in US dollars. The exchange rate is 1:7 now, which is equivalent to a monthly salary of 70,000. And that's just his salary. Boss Jiang is so generous, he must also have an end-of-year bonus."

Cao's father perked up, but then worried, "Are you sure you can handle such high expectations?"

Cao Jinhu was already excited: "Why not? I meet all the requirements here, and I'm from Bei'an. My family is a working-class family, so we definitely have an advantage over people from other places. If you get the job, the farm will also arrange work for you."

Cao's parents were also excited and couldn't sleep.

The family of three discussed it carefully.

I finally decided to send out a resume first.

Whether it works or not, let's try it first and see.

What if I actually get the job?

Cao Jinhu couldn't wait until tomorrow, so he quickly turned on his computer and started working on his resume.

The computer we have at home is quite old. I used to play games on it, but now I play on my phone. The computer hasn't been turned on in a long time. It buzzed for ages before it finally booted up. I went online, made a template, and started typing away.

My parents sat beside me and watched.

After all that fuss, it was almost 11:30.

Finally, it's done. I'll send it to the email address.

I finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then it was just a matter of waiting.

I was so excited that I couldn't sleep that night.

Thinking about this one minute and that the next.

……

A certain place in the south.

Hu Xiangyu also came across this short video and curiously clicked to read the job posting.

Then I got excited.

Those with social experience would be skeptical at first sight of such generous treatment.

After all, there are too many troublesome things these days, like kidney-cutting and electric pressing.

With so many tricks and deceptions, it's impossible to guard against them all.

But for young people who are anxious about employment, it's like seeing a beacon in the darkness.

Hu Xiangyu is from the Central Plains. He has many siblings and joined the army before graduating from high school. He served as an armed police officer for two years before retiring. Unable to find a good job in his hometown, he had to go out to work. The past six months have been full of ups and downs, and he has tasted the bitterness of society.

I often regret not studying harder.

Seeing this job posting was like finding a guiding light in the darkness.

I wanted to make a phone call to ask, but it was too late.

After the initial excitement, I started to wonder if it was a scam.

So I looked it up online.

This investigation revealed a surprising amount of information online.

The internet has a long memory. Fairy Farm has been reported by the media more than once. Whether it's the year-end bonus or organizing trips for all employees in batches, it has been reported by the media. A simple search will bring up all of these reports.

Verified official short video accounts have a variety of information available.

Then, Hu Xiangyu became even more excited. It wasn't a scam; a starting salary of ten thousand US dollars was simply too tempting.

You can't earn 10,000 yuan as a soldier.

With a starting salary of ten thousand US dollars, how could anyone not be excited?

The requirements are high, but I meet them!

He served in the military and practiced martial arts; his family background met the requirements; and his class background was not problematic.

I finally made it to the next day and took a break while delivering food to make a phone call to inquire.

A young woman answered the phone: "Where are you from?"

"From the Central Plains, now in Hangzhou."

Are the conditions met?

“I meet all the requirements. I am a retired member of the Armed Police Force, I have martial arts training, and my physical fitness is not a problem. I have five siblings, and I am the third oldest. My parents are farmers, and my family conditions are also suitable. My family background is not a problem.”

"Pfft, this isn't the old society anymore, there's no such thing as class background."

"Um, I just wanted to ask if I'm likely to get the job?"

"That's hard to say. If you're free, come for an interview first!"

"Hard to say?"

"Yes, as stated in the job posting, after the interview, you will need to undergo various tests. Only after passing the final test will we be able to determine whether or not to hire you. However, in order to ensure that you don't make a wasted trip, we will reimburse the round-trip travel expenses and accommodation costs for applicants from other places. Transportation and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed upon presentation of receipts or payment vouchers. Meals will cost thirty yuan per day."

Hu Xiangyu was itching to try it, even if he failed the test.

There's no harm in making the trip!

I treated it as a trip to the Great Northwest, but I still had reservations.

"Will they really reimburse your travel expenses?"

"Well, our company doesn't lack that kind of money."

Hu Xiangyu sensed a strong aura of wealth and arrogance.

I didn't suspect anything.

They can afford to spend over 100 million to organize a trip for all their employees, so they certainly don't need this much money.

There were no more doubts.

Hu Xiangyu said, "Then I'll go for the interview as soon as possible."

"Please submit your resume. We need to review it first. If you meet the requirements for an interview, we will contact you."

"Okay, I'll send my resume as soon as possible."

……

In the farm office, three HR personnel were looking at resumes.

Farm work is easy; there's not much to do besides the daily tasks.

Three people doing the work of one person, leaving plenty of time to slack off.

Before we knew it, the farm had been established for four years.

The young girls who were recruited first have also gotten married and become young women in their prime.

A woman in her late twenties is at the peak of her youth, loved by everyone.

The girls at work looked down on the guys at the farm, and the girls at the farm looked down on the poor guys at work who earned only three or four thousand a month and couldn't even afford a house because they relied on their parents.

My parents have no chance to make money; how can they live on that meager salary?

What else could it be but poverty and stinginess?

Therefore, young women from farms prefer to find partners who are also from farms, even if it's just a security guard. The two of them can earn 340,000 to 400,000 yuan a year, buy a house, and travel all over the world during their vacations. It's much better than finding a poor guy.

"The response has been overwhelming; we've received over a hundred resumes."

"Definitely! The starting salary is ten thousand US dollars. I'm so envious!"

"Envy is futile; we can't do this kind of work."

"Hey, look at this guy, from Bei'an, not bad off."

"I'll take a look."

"You're a student from the Physical Education Department of the Normal University, specializing in Wushu and Sanda. You meet the requirements and will be invited for an interview!"

……

Cao Jinhu had a restless night and couldn't even enjoy his breakfast in the morning.

Waiting is the most agonizing thing.

Fortunately, I didn't have to wait too long; I finally received a call just after nine o'clock.

My parents aren't here; they've already gone out to work.

Cao Jinhu hopped on his mother's electric motorcycle and sped off to the farm.

I've been to this place many times, but I've never thought of going inside to take a look, and I've never had the chance.

This time, I finally have a chance.

Upon arriving at the South Gate, they were stopped by the gatekeeper.

Cao Jinhu quickly replied, "I'm here to apply for the job."

The security guard glanced at them for a few moments and said, "Come down and register."

"Ok!"

Cao Jinhu quickly parked his electric scooter and followed the gatekeeper to register.

The guardhouse has been renovated; it now consists of suites and sleeping areas.

My heart started pounding as I walked in and took a few quick glances.

Everyone in Bei'an knows that Xianling Farm is rich, and it really is incredibly wealthy.

The place where a security guard is on duty is decorated no worse than his own house.

I didn't dare to look around.

I registered honestly, and then wanted to ask how to get in after I got inside.

Before he could ask, the security guard offered directions: "Go straight ahead, there's a sign at the second intersection. Turn right and go up to the administrative office on the second floor of the office building. Just follow the signs, you won't get lost."

Cao Jinhu agreed and rode his electric motorcycle inside.

It was my first time visiting a farm, and I kept looking around.

Everything about it feels fresh and new.

For the people of Bei'an, Xianling Farm is both familiar and unfamiliar.

It's familiar because everyone in Bei'an knows about Fairy Spirit Farm, but unfamiliar because most people have never been inside.

Naturally curious.

"There are so many rabbits..."

Cao Jinhu was amazed to see the groups of rabbits roaming the woods.

I'd seen it in short videos, but seeing it live was a completely different experience.

The road is lined with towering trees, giving you the feeling of walking through a forest.

The sunlight was blocked, and the road surface was very dark.

A cool breeze swept over me, dispelling the sweltering heat.

I rode the electric motorcycle for a while, but didn't see any intersections.

Cao Jinhu couldn't help but feel apprehensive; this farm was just too big.

After running a little further, we finally reached the first intersection.

There are signs on the roadside; going forward leads to West Second Road, while going east leads to East First Road.

We continued running forward for a while longer.

Finally, we saw the second intersection.

Look at the sign, turn right onto East Second Road, and below it says "Office Building".

That's the right move, I made the turn without hesitation.

Then keep going straight ahead, passing several intersections.

Finally, we saw a three-story building hidden among the towering trees.

The small building is planted with all kinds of flowers and plants, and square bricks are used to build square grids of the same size. All kinds of flowers and plants compete for beauty, and a strong visual aesthetic impacts the eyes. The old flower beds were too rough, and everyone was tired of looking at them.

Later, the people in the office building remodeled it based on the beautiful pictures online.

It turned out like this, and it's truly beautiful.

It has a strong visual impact.

"So lovely……"

Cao Jinhu felt a little uneasy for some reason. Working in this kind of environment must be very enjoyable.

I didn't see the car, and I don't know where it was parked.

I parked my electric scooter downstairs and was about to go upstairs.

But then I felt something was off, because there was no car parked downstairs.

The broken electric motorcycle parked there was too conspicuous.

So I rode up to the back and saw that it was a parking lot.

Dozens of cars were parked there, but very few electric bikes.

I parked the electric motorcycle in the shed, went back to the front, and took a deep breath.

After giving it a pep talk, I went up to the second floor.

Looking around, the first office on the right had a sign that read "Administrative Office."

I went over and took a look; there were five or six women sitting inside.

Someone spotted him and turned to look at him.

Cao Jinhu quickly went in and explained his purpose: "Hello, I'm here to apply for the job."

Everyone turned to look at them.

Cao Jinhu instantly felt immense pressure.

A woman in her twenties asked, "Are you Cao Jinhu?"

Cao Jinhu nodded hurriedly: "It's me."

Several women were clearly interested in him; one of them was the first to apply for the job.

Moreover, he is from Bei'an.

"Are you a physical education student at the Normal University?"

"Yes."

How many points did you get on the college entrance exam?

Cao Jinhu was quite embarrassed: "268 points."

"What a terrible student!"

"..."

"I'm also from the Normal University."

"Hello, senior sister."

What did you study?

"Martial arts and traditional ethnic education".

"The one that teaches Sanda?"

"Yes."

"You're in luck. Our boss is training bodyguards, and the requirements are quite high. Do your best!"

"Okay senior."

"Come here, come here!"

The other woman's name is the HR manager.

Cao Jinhu quickly went over.

Did you bring your resume?

"Uh, I didn't bring it."

"Then I'll print it out."

Cao Jinhu dared not say anything and could only wait.

The HR manager opened his email and downloaded his resume.

I printed it out on the spot and asked questions while looking at the resume.

I asked a bunch of questions, but I felt there were no problems.

Take him to see Kong Fangfei.

Cao Jinhu was a little nervous; this is the typical mindset of someone new to the workforce meeting their superior for the first time.

Upon entering, I saw a woman sitting behind a desk.

Surprisingly, I knew him; he was a former host on the county TV station.

Back in high school, I would lie in bed at night thinking about how he had masturbated.

I feel inexplicably ashamed.

Kong Fangfei looked up, and Cao Jinhu subconsciously looked away.

The HR manager walked over and handed over the resume: "Director, this is from Beian. Please take a look."

Kong Fangfei responded with an "oh," quite surprised: "From Bei'an?"

The HR manager said, "Yes, he's a physical education student from the Normal University, specializing in Sanda (Chinese kickboxing)."

Kong Fangfei looked him up and down a few times; he was over 1.8 meters tall.

He was a strong and robust man, and looked very powerful.

A buzz cut makes a person look more energetic.

His characteristics are also very obvious; he's clearly not a good student.

He glanced at it a few times, then looked down at the resume.

22 years old, a fresh-faced young man born in the 2000s.

(End of this chapter)