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Lu Hao arranged to meet the person at a coffee shop.

The café wasn't crowded, and the air was filled with the aroma of coffee beans. Accompanied by soft background music, it was exceptionally peaceful.

Lu Hao chose a seat by the window, where sunlight streamed through the glass and fell onto the wooden tabletop, creating an elegant atmosphere.

He picked up his coffee and took a sip. It was slightly bitter at first, but left a sweet aftertaste.

Not as good as Snow King.

He glanced at the time on his phone; there were still a few minutes until the agreed-upon time.

A man named Zhang Wei.

He was a senior student of one of my sponsored students, who said he was studying law and urgently needed an internship certificate.

Although his major was unrelated to his field, Lu Hao felt that people who studied law must have excellent speaking skills and clear thinking.

Giving him a position as a legal advisor and negotiator would be acceptable.

"Tap tap tap," the sound of leather shoes clicking on the wooden floor.

Lu Hao looked toward the stairwell.

A man with slicked-back hair, wearing a leather jacket and black glasses, walked up carrying a briefcase.

This seemingly composed but actually flamboyant man is Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei's gaze quickly locked onto Lu Hao. He strode over with a smile on his face.

He stopped in front of Lu Hao, placed his briefcase on the side of the table, rubbed his hands on his suit pants, and then extended his hand to Lu Hao.

"Hi Lu, my name is Zhang Wei, you can also call me by my English name, Snake!"

Lu Hao's lips twitched involuntarily, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

Snake?

This name... is actually quite trendy.

He shook hands with her hand subtly. "Sit down."

Zhang Wei sat down as instructed, leaning slightly forward with a sincere attitude.

"Brother Lu, I'm a natural-born workhorse, I'll definitely put in the hardest work. Just give me an internship certificate, I don't care about the money, as long as I don't starve."

Lu Hao was a little surprised. Who conducts interviews like this?

College students are risking their lives for internship certificates.

"You're a law student, it shouldn't be too difficult for you to get an internship certificate at any law firm, right?" Lu Hao put down his coffee cup and asked in a calm tone.

Zhang Wei shrugged, a hint of helplessness on his face.

"Brother Lu, you don't know this. Those big-name law firms have incredibly high entry requirements; a nobody like me can't get in at all. Smaller ones are possible, but not only do they not pay, some even require you to pay out of pocket. If I went to one of those places, I'd starve to death on the streets in less than a month."

Lu Haowen was somewhat surprised, not expecting such a situation to exist in the legal industry.

This feels just like the nursing profession, where you have to pay to do an internship.

It seems that unless you come from a well-off family or are particularly wealthy, you really can't afford to study these so-called "popular" majors.

"Alright, since that's the case, I'll give you some terms." After a moment's thought, Lu Hao said calmly, "One-month probation period, room and board included, salary of one thousand. Can you accept that?"

Without any hesitation, Zhang Wei's face instantly lit up with a smile. "No problem! Absolutely no problem!"

Seeing how readily Zhang Wei agreed, Lu Hao secretly realized he had overshot his bounds.

He thought that the salary of 1,000 yuan would make Zhang Wei negotiate with him, at least bargain a bit, but he didn't expect that this guy was probably only interested in the words "food and accommodation included".

For a college student who has to pay out of pocket for internships, being able to solve their basic needs is already a huge blessing.

Afterwards, Lu Hao chatted with Zhang Wei about his views on law and negotiation. He found that this guy was indeed eloquent, with clear logic and quick reactions, which suited him very well.

He could even sense from Zhang Wei's speech a shrewdness and ambition hidden beneath his seemingly docile exterior.

The two hit it off immediately and felt like old friends.

At noon, Lu Hao treated Zhang Wei to lunch and took him to see the company.

However, Zhang Wei didn't care about his workplace at all. He just glanced at it casually and then turned his attention back to his conversation with Lu Hao.

Lu Hao shook his head. This guy only cares about the internship certificate.

We agreed with Zhang Wei that we would formally sign an employment contract after the company opened.

Lu Hao saw Zhang Wei off at the entrance of the Tomato Residential Complex, watching his figure disappear around the street corner. He didn't leave immediately, but instead took out his phone and contacted the real estate agent from last time.

We promised to provide meals and accommodation, so we can't go back on our word.

Moreover, if I end up working late, I'll have somewhere to stay.

This wasn't just for Zhang Wei; it was also to leave himself a way out.

By the time Lu Hao had settled into his new place, dusk had already fallen.

Unit 2, Building 3, Apartment 602: Three bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, fully furnished, and the price is relatively higher, at 3,700 yuan per month.

The option to pay one month's rent as deposit was something that Lu Hao was quite satisfied with.

As I stepped out of the newly rented apartment, it was already getting dark, and the streetlights in the neighborhood were turning on one by one.

As he walked downstairs, Lu Hao looked at the center of the garden, where the group of kids were playing with yo-yos again.

He didn't go over to join the fun this time either. Instead, he walked to a nearby bench, sat down, and took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it.

Through the swirling clouds, the figures of the children in the distance seemed to blur, and their colorful T-shirts slowly faded in his eyes, turning into blue-trimmed school uniforms.

Those youthful faces overlapped with the appearance of my friends from many years ago.

Back then, he was also one of those kids, competing to see whose "world tour" was more stable and whose "flying dragon from the sky" was more dazzling.

After graduating from junior high school, some went to vocational schools, while others dropped out and drifted into society. The group of people who were once inseparable went their separate ways.

Lu Hao also played it in high school, but the people around him changed, and his mindset changed. He could no longer find that kind of fun again.

Lu Hao took another deep drag, and a familiar fragrance mingled with the rich aroma of smoke.

He came to his senses and turned around to find Lin Ran sitting next to him at some point.

"Why are you here?" Lu Hao asked, somewhat surprised.

"This is my home." Lin Ran's tone was indifferent, her gaze fixed on the group of children in the center of the garden, seemingly looking at them, yet also at something else. "You really want to play with a yo-yo?"

"Yeah, because I like people to call me Firepower Boy King."

"When you're in bed, you certainly deserve that title."

"Cough...cough cough..." Lu Hao choked on Lin Ran's words.

He stubbed out his cigarette and looked at Lin Ran speechlessly. "Hey, Lin Ran, when did you become so filthy?"

"He was a disciple of Lu Hao."

Hearing Lin Ran's serious words, Lu Hao couldn't help but laugh.

Lin Ran ignored Lu Hao, who was still laughing, and stood up, leaving behind a remark.

"If you haven't eaten, come up and have some with us."

After saying that, she turned around and walked straight into the access control room of Unit 2.

As Lu Hao watched her slender figure disappear into the stairwell, the smile on his face slowly faded.

Without thinking much, he dusted off his pants and followed.

Meeting each other is fate.

Besides, it's just a free dinner, so why not take it?

This is a good opportunity to talk about that previous incident and see how it was handled.