Card maker? No, I'm a mechanic!

"Little Jiang."

Old Li stepped forward from the crowd, his cloudy old eyes filled with satisfaction.

He didn't say anything unnecessary, he just patted Jiang Zhe's shoulder heavily.

"They didn't let us men down, that's impressive!"

"Uncle Li."

Jiang Zhe felt a warmth in his heart and grasped Old Li's rough hand in return.

"It was just luck; without your help, I wouldn't have been able to gather all the equipment."

"Haha, what nonsense is this kid talking about?"

Old Wang was in a great mood. Although his salary had stopped, the promise of a bright future finally made him generous.

With a grand gesture, he exuded an air of confidence, showing no signs of being someone with zero income.

"Extra food tonight! The cafeteria has grilled meat, and there's plenty of alcohol!"

"oh!!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in cheers, and the atmosphere instantly reached a climax.

You know, this fatso is so stingy with overtime pay, he's definitely going to use his own money tonight.

On this night filled with a strange smell, the processing station was unusually lively, like it was Chinese New Year.

As for whether Old Wang will be so poor he'll be eating dirt in the future, that's none of their business.

……

After a round of toasts and drinks, Jiang Zhe finally found an excuse to slip away.

"call……"

Back in the familiar container workshop, he finally let out a long sigh of relief after closing the iron gate.

"This socializing was really intense; Old Wang is completely drunk."

"It seems that even though he didn't get any money, the pancake still got him a little too excited."

Jiang Zhe threw himself onto the bed, and looking at the slightly rusty iron plate, he felt a sense of peace.

Although he is about to step onto a bigger stage, this small workshop that he built up bit by bit is still the place where he feels most at ease.

He sat up and laid out his find on the small bed.

A black card with 10,000 points, Level 1 authentication, a communication card, and a stone tablet.

"The future is promising."

Jiang Zhe picked up the black card and gently stroked it with his fingertips.

Not only for funding but also for future considerations, the modification shop and such still need to be opened.

"I'll probably go to the academy tomorrow or the day after. Before that, why don't we go to the Lin family first?"

It's still very important to build a wider network of contacts.

"By the way..."

Jiang Zhe rubbed his stomach, remembering the barbecue that Lin Xiaoyou had mentioned was supposedly delicious.

"It would be a bit impolite not to try some delicious barbecue."

After making up his mind, he carefully put everything away.

Amidst the faint sounds of drinking games and the roar of heavy trucks spitting out waste, Jiang Zhe slept soundly.

……

The next morning.

"My money!"

A piercing scream shattered the tranquility of the treatment plant, scaring away several cockroaches and rats that were stealing food from the garbage.

Inside the container, Jiang Zhe suddenly opened his eyes and reflexively reached for the One-Punch Man figure beside him.

But after quickly realizing it was Old Wang's voice, he breathed a sigh of relief, pushed open the iron gate, and went out.

I looked at the obese figure squatting at the entrance of the cafeteria, staring at the bill and questioning his existence.

Jiang Zhe shook his head helplessly.

Old Wang must have been drunk last night, because he ordered a few more cases of liquor.

However, judging from his strong voice, it seems he's completely sober now.

The joy of promotion was last night, but the pain of being broke is today.

This is the price of growing up.

Without disturbing the senior leader who was going through a period of growing pains in his career, Jiang Zhe quickly washed up.

Last night, while he was in the cafeteria, he sent a message to Lin Xiaoya using his SIM card, saying that he would come over for lunch today and also get acquainted with the place.

He pulled out some casual clothes that he hadn't worn much, even though they weren't designer brands.

But the white T-shirt and jeans, along with his face which looked even more energetic due to his enhanced mental strength, made him look refreshing and exuded youthful vigor.

"That's fine."

Anyway, he doesn't have much to teach; his main approach is to relax and just freeload.

"Let's set off and see what the big families of this world are like."

……

Tianlan City East District, Cloud Top Manor.

This is the affluent area of ​​Tianlan City, where every inch of land is incredibly valuable, and every brick and tile exudes an air of extravagance.

A taxi slowly came to a stop in front of the magnificent, carved gate.

"Dude, we're here."

The driver glanced at Jiang Zhe through the rearview mirror. Although his eyes showed some curiosity, he didn't say anything.

After all, all sorts of people can appear in a place like this.

"Thank you, Master."

Jiang Zhe paid the fare and got out of the car. Standing in front of the door, which was several meters high, he couldn't help but squint his eyes.

"Wow, the materials used in this wall are amazing. They might not even be able to be destroyed by artillery shells."

He immediately noticed the seemingly decorative carvings beneath the walls and gates of the manor.

In fact, it harbors hidden secrets and subtly exudes a dangerous undercurrent.

It's probably packed with all sorts of defensive measures and such.

With this kind of protection, even if someone wanted to do something, they would most likely regret it immediately.

"Is this the sense of security that the rich feel? It's so simple, plain, and boring."

Jiang Zhe, with his hands in his pockets, was about to take out his SIM card to say hello again when the door suddenly opened slowly.

"Brother Jiang Zhe!"

A vibrant voice rang out, accompanied by a series of rapid and rhythmic footsteps.

He looked in the direction of the sound and saw Lin Xiaoyou running from the depths of the manor. However, she was dressed casually and obviously did not regard Jiang Zhe as an outsider.

It was a large, light pink loungewear T-shirt, the hem barely covering the thighs.

Beneath the hem, her long, slender legs were tightly encased in a layer of white stockings as thin as cicada wings.

It was a very textured material, shimmering with a delicate pearlescent sheen in the midday sun.

The white stockings clung to her soft thigh skin, leaving a slight indentation on the plump flesh.

She ran a little too fast, her slippers making a clattering sound, and her loose collar slipped to one side.

"Phew... Brother Jiang Zhe, you're finally here."

Lin Xiaoyou braked suddenly and stopped in front of Jiang Zhe, and due to inertia, her ample figure was even more striking.

"You're here already? I was just about to send a message to your sister."

Jiang Zhe subtly shifted his gaze, looked into her eyes, and teased her.

"What message did you send? I saw it all on the security camera."

"You look quite handsome without your work clothes. I just don't think you suit that kind of outfit."

"Really?" Jiang Zhe was clearly in a good mood. "That's great."

"Of course."

Lin Xiaoyou was panting and seemed unaware of what had just happened.

Then she went straight up and took Jiang Zhe's arm.

Warm and soft.

"Hurry up, hurry up, my sister is getting impatient waiting inside."

"The chef has already lit the charcoal fire, and the specially supplied monster meat is ready. It will definitely taste better than bear meat."

In an attempt to pull Jiang Zhe away, her arm pressed closer, squeezing the soft flesh until it became somewhat deformed.

"...Okay, let's go."

The air was filled with the delicate fragrance of a young girl, and he was surrounded by luxurious residences. Jiang Zhe couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

It's true that the lives of the wealthy are prone to decadence.

Soon, the two arrived at a magnificent main house.

The door was open, and Lin Xiaoya was standing on the steps.

Compared to her younger sister's trust, the older sister appeared much more dignified.

Today she wore a well-tailored white dress, exuding a casual, homey vibe.

Her long hair was simply tied back, making her look gentle and charming.

"Mr. Jiang Zhe, welcome."

"Miss Xiaoya, you're too kind."

Jiang Zhe greeted them, gently pulled his arm out of the embrace beside him, and pointed to his stomach.

"I made sure to save room for a big meal today."

"I couldn't have gotten it."

Lin Xiaoya smiled slightly and gestured for them to enter.

"It's good that you're here. Please come in, the barbecue will be ready soon."