The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 327 The All-Powerful Secretary
"Guan Gu Shenqi?"

"I can't help but speak up," Homei said.

Seeing everyone looking at him curiously, he hurriedly explained.

She had previously gone on a business trip to Xiao Rizi with Liu Yuntian and ate at a very famous restaurant.

The manager is a renowned culinary master at Xiao Ri Zi, and the third-generation successor of "Guan Gu Cuisine".

Kenjiro Sekiya.

They all share the same surname, and Guan Gu Shenqi also mentioned that his father was a culinary master, so it's unclear whether they are the same person.

Zeng Xiaoxian immediately followed suit and relayed Huo Mei's question to Guan Gu Shenqi on the other end of the phone.

Of course, the protagonist who went to Xiao Rizi on a business trip to visit Guangu Cuisine was replaced by himself.

A gasp came from the other end of the phone.

"What?!"

Zeng Xiaoxian looked completely bewildered.

He doesn't know much Japanese, and the two phrases he's most familiar with, "Baka yoro" and "ya mai die," are not applicable here.

Not knowing how to answer, Guan Gu Shenqi realized what was happening and immediately switched back to Chinese.

"I am very sorry. I did not expect to meet a distinguished guest who had eaten my father's cooking in China. I was really rude just now."

Although the people of the island nation have always been known for being very polite and courteous, Zeng Xiaoxian could still hear the genuine respect in Guan Gu Shenqi's tone.

He covered the phone's microphone and asked Huo Mei, "Is Guan Gu Cuisine very expensive?"

Huo Mei shrugged: "That meal cost about five thousand for the two of us."

Only five thousand, that definitely doesn't refer to Japanese yen.

"RMB?"

"Dollar!"

If it weren't so expensive, given Liu Yuntian's showy personality, he wouldn't have bothered to take Huo Mei there.

Zeng Xiaoxian was completely stunned.

Did one meal cost him almost a year's salary?

No wonder Guan Gu Shenqi spoke with such reverence; the guests who could afford their cuisine were definitely either rich or noble.

Now, the one who feels awkward is Zeng Xiaoxian.

If we meet, his boasting will definitely be exposed.

Only a fool would believe that someone who can afford Guan Gu cuisine would live in an ordinary neighborhood like Love Apartment.

And they were renting a place to live.

Just as she was wondering what to do, she caught a glimpse of Yang Muye out of the corner of her eye.

Got it!

Immediately, Zeng Xiaoxian explained into the phone, "Guan Gu, you misunderstood. Guan Gu Cuisine was a meal a friend of mine treated me to."

"Soga!"

"Huh?" Zeng Xiaoxian didn't understand again.

Guan Gu Shenqi on the other end of the phone immediately switched back to Chinese: "What I mean is that your friend must be very capable."

Zeng Xiaoxian glanced at Yang Muyi secretly, and his voice sounded more confident than before.

"Guan Gu, your conditions do meet our requirements for tenants. How about this, let's schedule a time for you to come and see the room, and if you're satisfied, then we'll sign the contract."

"Excuse me, do you have time now?"

"Now?"

"Yes, I'm already at the entrance of the Love Apartment complex. There's an old Chinese saying, 'Why wait any longer than today?'"

Zeng Xiaoxian looked around to get the others' opinions, and finally agreed to go downstairs to pick up Guan Gu.

A few minutes later, a tall boy wearing glasses followed Zeng Xiaoxian into room 3602.

Seeing so many people sitting in the living room, he immediately felt a little awkward, bowing and shaking hands with everyone.

After exchanging greetings, Guan Gu Shenqi quietly asked Zeng Xiaoxian:

"Teacher Zeng, are these all our roommates?"

Zeng Xiaoxian pointed at Yang Muye and took the initiative to introduce him to Guan Gu Shenqi:
"This is the friend I mentioned to you on the phone earlier, who is also our roommate. His bodyguard also lives here."

bodyguard?

Guan Gu Shenqi was immediately filled with respect and excitedly stepped forward to shake hands with Yang Muye again.

Then Zeng Xiaoxian introduced Hu Yifei and Huo Mei to Guan Gu Shenqi.

“The two of them live in apartment 3601 next door; they are our neighbors.”

"Hello."

This time, Guan Gu Shenqi changed his method to bowing.

After introducing everyone, Zeng Xiaoxian led Guan Gu Shenqi to visit his future room.

Guan Gu Shenqi was very satisfied with the room, especially being able to stay with a "big shot" like Yang Muye.

Putting everything else aside, safety is fully guaranteed.

"Teacher Zeng, I am very satisfied with this room. Let's sign the contract."

Zeng Xiaoxian did not reply immediately, but instead invited Guan Gu Shenqi to sit down on the sofa.

"Guan Gu, your job is to draw comics, so you basically stay in your room every day?"

"Yes, I'm a typical homebody."

"What are your requirements for your living environment?"

"Quiet, I mean when I'm drawing. But don't worry, my schedule is very regular. The time I spend drawing each day is basically the same time you are working and studying, so it shouldn't affect each other."

Zeng Xiaoxian nodded and then looked at Yang Muye.

Having finished asking her own questions, it was now Yang Muye's turn.

"Guan Gu, I have a personal question I'd like to ask you."

Guan Gu stood up straight, as if being questioned by Yang Muye was a great honor.

"Don't take advice seriously."

"Your dream is to become a cartoonist. Wouldn't it be easier to achieve that dream if you stayed in an island nation?"

Guan Gu's smile froze for a moment, then returned to normal.

"To be honest, I have two reasons for coming to China to develop my career. One is because of my father. As you all know, Guan Gu cuisine has a certain status in the Japanese culinary world. My father has always hoped that I would inherit the family business, so he has tried his best to obstruct and oppose my drawing comics."

In other words, if he doesn't focus on drawing comics, he'll have to go back and inherit a fortune.

Apart from Yang Muyi, no one else present could empathize with Guan Gu's plight.

Seeing that everyone was unmoved, Guan Gu wondered if there was something wrong with his Chinese expression or word choice.

Left with no other choice, he had to reveal his second reason for coming to China.

“The competition in the comic book industry in island nations is too fierce, and it is very difficult for newcomers to get a publishing opportunity. Fortunately, my senior brother who was learning to draw comics with me was Chinese. On his strong recommendation, I decided to come to China to try my luck.”

That's more or less.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and Zeng Xiaoxian even asked about the name of Guan Gu Shenqi's senior brother.

"His name is Du Jun, and he is the editor-in-chief of a comic magazine. I have his business card."

Guan Gu Shenqi took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Zeng Xiaoxian with both hands.

Zeng Xiaoxian took a look and realized that he had indeed heard of this comic magazine; it was quite well-known in the industry.

Just as Guan Gu was about to ask Du Jun's business card back, Yang Muye's voice rang out from the side.

"Guan Gu, is there a chance to invite your senior brother out? I'd like to get to know him."

Guan Gu Shenqi readily agreed, but couldn't help but inquire about Yang Muye's purpose in meeting Du Jun.

"I want him to draw a comic for me."

"Nani?"

Guan Gu Shenqi excitedly adjusted his glasses: "Mr. Yang, can I participate in your comics too?"

“Sure, I’ll provide the storyline, and you and your senior brother can complete it together. The price is negotiable.”

Guan Gu Shenqi immediately stood up and nodded slightly to Yang Muye.

"Hi!"

After sitting down again, Guan Gu Shenqi asked about the subject matter of the comic.

"basketball."

"Like Slam Dunk?"

"Some superpowers will be added, similar to a basketball version of Captain Tsubasa."

Guan Gu's eyes lit up.

"So the goal of this comic is to be adapted into an anime?" "We're not in a rush to make an anime, because we'll be filming a live-action TV series first."

"Si Guoyi!"

Guan Gu Shenqi wore an expression of admiration that seemed to come from afar.

Hu Yifei showed little interest in topics related to basketball and comics. After listening for a while, she pulled Huo Mei along and went back to the next room.

The arrival of Guan Gu Shenqi made Hu Yifei feel a sense of urgency.

I need to hurry up and find a new roommate.

-

The following afternoon, Hu Yifei knocked on the door of room 3602.

Zeng Xiaoxian opened the door for her.

Hu Yifei glanced at Zeng Xiaoxian.

Are you all alone?

No, everyone's here, and—

Before she could finish speaking, Hu Yifei walked straight inside.

Once inside the living room, Hu Yifei realized her mistake; she should have let Zeng Xiaoxian finish speaking.

There were four people sitting in the living room at that moment.

Apart from Yang Muyi, the other three were all wearing the same style of black-rimmed glasses.

Upon seeing Hu Yifei burst in, Guan Gu Shenqi immediately stood up and greeted her warmly.

"Teacher Hu, let me introduce you. This is my senior brother, Du Jun!"

Hu Yifei forced a polite smile and raised her hand to greet the poker-faced man next to Guan Gu Shenqi.

"And this one, he is—"

Before Guan Gu Shenqi could finish speaking, Hu Yifei proactively extended her hand to the man sitting to Guan Gu Shenqi's right.

"Director Xu, we meet again."

When the two shook hands, Guan Gu Shenqi, who was standing to the side, looked completely shocked.

"Have you known each other before?"

“I’ve been here once before.”

Xu Qifei explained.

At this moment, Yang Muye also looked up and glanced over.
"Sister Yifei, is something the matter?"

Hu Yifei hurriedly waved her hand.

"It's nothing, I just came to let you know that I've found a new roommate and she'll be moving in tonight."

"is it?"

Zeng Xiaoxian returned with a curious look on his face after closing the door.

Originally, Hu Yifei wanted to inquire more about the new neighbors, but she left after only a few words, citing the reason that she didn't want to disturb Yang Muye and the other three's conversation.

Zeng Xiaoxian thought that Yang Muyi and the other three were talking about the manga adaptation of "Kuroko's Basketball", and he couldn't get a word in edgewise, so he made up an excuse and slipped away.

After leaving the house, Zeng Xiaoxian arrived at the door of apartment 3601 and deliberately did not ring the doorbell, but instead knocked on the door.

"Why did you arrive so quickly?"

Hu Yifei excitedly opened the door, only to find Zeng Xiaoxian standing outside, and her face immediately fell.

"What are you here for?"

Zeng Xiaoxian chuckled.

Ok?
Hu Yifei's sharp gaze transformed into tangible killing intent, shooting towards them.

Zeng Xiaoxian jumped in fright, immediately dropping his sly smile and replying seriously:

"Didn't you say your new roommate is coming soon? I was thinking if she has a lot of luggage, I could help her carry it."

Hu Yifei crossed her arms and gave a cold snort.

They're pretending to come to help, but their real purpose is to spy on military intelligence, right?

Considering that they really needed someone to carry the luggage tonight, Hu Yifei reluctantly let Zeng Xiaoxian in.

Huo Mei was applying a face mask. She came out of her room, greeted Zeng Xiaoxian, and then went back inside.

As soon as Zeng Xiaoxian and Hu Yifei sat down, they immediately began inquiring about the new neighbor.

Hu Yifei's answer was just two words.

"female."

"..."

Zeng Xiaoxian was speechless for a moment.

Isn't this nonsense?
Yang Muyi single-handedly raised Hu Yifei's standards for male roommates.

Therefore, Hu Yifei's new roommate can only be a woman.

Zeng Xiaoxian is actually most concerned about the other person's appearance.

After all, Hu Yifei and Huo Mei are both great beauties, and with Liu Wenjing also living here, new guests who aren't good-looking will definitely feel a lot of pressure if they move in.

Of course, unless Zeng Xiaoxian was tired of living, he wouldn't dare ask Hu Yifei such a question even if he had a thousand lives.

The only way to achieve this is through a roundabout approach: first, find out the other person's age, education, and occupation to estimate their approximate appearance.

Hu Yifei figured the other person wouldn't be back for a while, and since she had nothing else to do, she started chatting with Zeng Xiaoxian.

“The other party is my classmate, and currently works at a newly established law firm.”

"A female lawyer?"

"She graduated from the Department of Public Administration at Southeast University."

Zeng Xiaoxian tried to widen his eyes.

Although I didn't graduate from the University of Tokyo, I did go to university.

Can someone who didn't study law join a law firm?

Hu Yifei was speechless.

Who says you have to study law to work in a law firm?
She works as a secretary.

secretary?

Zeng Xiaoxian was stunned.

The good news is that the secretary is definitely good-looking.

The bad news is that the other party is a secretary.

This can be directly referenced from Homei.

We usually deal with high-net-worth individuals like bosses and CEOs, whose standards are ridiculously high; ordinary people shouldn't even think about it.

In this respect, Zeng Xiaoxian is quite self-aware.

"Um... Yifei, I suddenly remembered something I forgot to tell Muye and Guangu. I'll go back first. Call me when they come and need to move their luggage."

He stood up and walked straight toward the gate.

Although Hu Yifei easily saw through Zeng Xiaoxian's lie, she did not stop him from leaving at all.

After a while, Huo Mei, having finished applying her face mask, came out of her room and found that Hu Yifei was alone in the living room.

"Where's Zeng Xiaoxian?"

Hu Yifei shrugged.

"They were scared away."

Huo Mei sat down on the sofa nearby and asked curiously:
"What do you mean?"

Hu Yifei recounted her conversation with Zeng Xiaoxian, leaving Huo Mei speechless.

This is a complete stereotype.

What's wrong with being a secretary?
I served as Liu Yuntian's secretary for several years, and our relationship remained completely innocent, didn't it?

Hu Yifei shrugged again.

"So, I'm too lazy to explain to Zeng Xiaoxian. Let him misunderstand, so he won't have any more improper thoughts."

Huo Mei wasn't actually worried about Zeng Xiaoxian, but rather that he might go back next door and spread rumors, distorting everyone's impression of the new tenant.

Hu Yifei hadn't considered this aspect before.

"Okay, I'll call him back right away."

I had just taken out my phone when a call came in.

The caller's name is—

Li Na.

(End of this chapter)