If I ask you to set up a stall, why do you always run to deserted places?

"Manager Cao?" Upon seeing this name, Zhou Ye's smile vanished.

Manager Cao is his boss, and he is usually very strict and micromanages everything. In a novel, he would be an absolute villain.

Since then, this old bastard has called him six times, and the work group is full of messages tagging him.

Zhou Ye was genuinely too lazy to answer. It wasn't even during working hours, and he was being rushed around like he was being killed. Was it fun? Or was he out of his mind?

"You guys check on the group first, I'm going to take this call." Zhou Ye left the crowd and pressed the answer button.

The next second, Manager Cao's voice boomed from the phone, "Zhou Ye, you fucking know how to answer the phone now?! Don't you know how many times I've called you?! Can't you see the messages in the work group?! If you don't want your eyes, you can donate them!"

Zhou Ye instinctively wanted to say sorry.

For the past four years, regardless of whether it was his fault or not, his first reaction was always to apologize. But today, even though the words were on the tip of his tongue, he suddenly didn't want to say them.

Zhou Ye was silent for two seconds. "Manager Cao, are you kidding me? I have the day off today."

"?" The person on the other end of the phone paused noticeably, probably because they couldn't believe he would say that.

"So what if it's a holiday? Does that mean you can turn off your phone? Don't you know whose dog you are?!" Manager Cao practically roared. "Sister Zhang has refunded all 28,000 yuan of her private lessons. She's your client. Aren't you going to take responsibility for this loss?"

"Why did Sister Zhang drop the course?" Zhou Ye didn't answer him, but asked directly, "Why would you drop the course for no reason?"

"It's because we can't reach you!" Manager Cao sneered.

"Manager Cao, that's not quite right," Zhou Ye frowned. "She didn't schedule a class with me today!"

"You!" Manager Cao roared, "I said it's your fault, so it's your fault. Who gave you the right to argue with that?"

Zhou Ye also got a little angry and directly called her out: "Manager Cao, stop slandering her! She said last week that you kept pushing her to renew her courses and made her buy over eight thousand yuan worth of supplements. She said if you pushed her any further, she would refund all the courses! I reminded you in the group!"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Manager Cao's increasingly impatient tone.

"How dare you presume to teach me what courses are offered in the store? Who do you think you are?"

"The client came specifically for you as the coach, and now that she's canceling the course, the responsibility falls on you! Your entire commission for this month is deducted, and you also have to return the four thousand yuan in bonuses you received for the lessons!"

"Oh, right! Write a self-criticism and hand it in before you go to work tomorrow. That's settled!"

"???" Zhou Ye's hands clenched tighter and tighter.

This guy's not even acting anymore!

Moreover, this isn't the first time this has happened. They'll deduct money from your pay, whether openly or secretly, and even if it's not your fault, they'll still try to pin the blame on you!

Zhou Ye used to think that he was just an employee and had to endure these things because it wouldn't hurt him much; at most, it would just damage his reputation.

I endured it for four years, only to be met with even worse treatment! Damn it! Why should I keep putting up with this?!

"I don't acknowledge it," Zhou Ye said.

"What?" Manager Cao was taken aback.

"I said I don't take responsibility for this, and I won't refund the money. You personally approved the holiday, and Sister Zhang's withdrawal from the course was due to the store's illegal promotion, which has nothing to do with me."

"She needs to write a self-criticism; let the person who recommended the supplements write it themselves."

After he finished speaking, Zhou Ye was a little surprised. This was the first time he had spoken so boldly. Did he really have that much guts?

"You son of a bitch!" Manager Cao on the other end of the phone had completely exploded. "So, Zhou Ye, you went hiking, and it messed up your brain, didn't it?"

"You really think the gym can't function without you? If you don't want to admit it, then don't. You don't need to come back to work!"

Zhou Ye paused for a moment, then said, "Manager Cao, are you threatening me?"

"Threatening you my foot! You don't deserve it!" Manager Cao sneered. "This is a notification! Effective immediately, you're fired!"

"Have someone return your uniform and access card sometime. You're not getting a single penny of your remaining wages!! You think you're so capable? I'd like to see who respects you after you leave the gym!"

The phone rang and hung up. A few seconds later, a message popped up in the work group chat.

[Zhou Ye's employment is terminated effective immediately due to unexcused absence and refusal to comply with store management.]

He was then removed from the group chat.

"Damn it!" Zhou Ye stared at the small gray print for a full half minute! "I really got fired?"

He used to complain about this job every day, but now that he's actually lost it, he can't muster any anger at all!

I haven't paid next month's rent yet, and the savings in my bank account are only enough to last two or three months.

He's been training students at the same gym for several years, and if he moves to a different location, he'll have to start from scratch with both clients and revenue! At this rate, he'll have to invite the whole village to a feast this year!

Zhou Ye opened the recruitment software and took a look. Several gyms nearby were hiring, but the requirements were almost identical: a base salary of 2,000 yuan, a sales target of 20,000 yuan, and the requirement to reply to members' messages 24 hours a day!

One company even stated in its job description, "[Passionate about fitness, able to accept aggressive management style!]"

Zhou Ye's lips twitched as he watched. He was going to be a coach, not a wolf in the mountains. What wolfishness? I think you're more like a wild dog.

"What's wrong?" Chen Yu walked over at some point.

"It's nothing, it's nothing." Zhou Ye quickly turned off his phone. "It's just a small problem at the store."

"Are you really alright?" Chen Yu asked with some concern, noticing that Zhou Ye's complexion didn't seem very good.

"Don't worry, the sky won't fall down," Zhou Ye replied casually, then turned and went back to the group.

He didn't feel ashamed, but he hadn't figured out what to do next. Should he continue looking for a gym, selling classes from morning till night, and eating tasteless boiled chicken breast?

It seemed like this was the only way, but for some reason, Zhou Ye felt a strong sense of resistance for the first time.

If I had to put it into words, it would be that the pancakes he just ate had spoiled his palate, and he no longer wanted to live that bland and tasteless life.

Moreover, he felt that with his physical strength and muscles, he shouldn't just use them to sell courses, but should do something practical and useful.

For example, when he grabbed Su Yun and pulled the child back just now, he was quite happy, feeling that all those muscles he had were worth it.

That feeling was completely different from achieving an extra 20,000 yuan in sales at the end of the month.

More than an hour later, He Sen finally finished packing the twelve shortbreads.

Su Yun first placed the pancakes on a bamboo rack to let them cool, then separated them one by one with absorbent paper. "Don't press them on the way back. Reheat them as soon as you get there."

"Okay." He Sen took the box and nodded solemnly. "I'll head back now."

Zhang Yue and the others stopped joking and accompanied him down the mountain. Whether these few pancakes could bring about a turnaround for the He family could only be seen after they got down the mountain.

........

Su Yun watched them leave, then looked at the queue that had been re-established in front of the stall.

Not far away.

Two furtive men were comparing photos on their phones, while another man stood beside them whispering something.

"These people probably have ill intentions," Su Yun thought to himself. He had been watching these people for a long time.

The three people didn't come over yet, but kept their eyes on the crowd.

Su Yun had a feeling that there might be more trouble later, but the most important thing right now was that he really couldn't handle everything by himself.

Zhou Ye and his group just happened to be here today; they can't keep asking guests for help every time, can they?

Su Yun put the last row of dough pieces into the pan, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that the recruitment matter could not be delayed any longer.

He looked up and saw Zhou Ye lift a folding table full of drinks with one hand, making room for the line behind him.

He's strong and has great stamina. He was also quite quick-witted when arranging the crowd. Apart from perhaps having a slightly large appetite, he's practically perfect.

Su Yun's heart skipped a beat, and she asked, "Zhou Ye, are you free?"

"What's wrong, brother?" Zhou Ye looked over.

"You know a lot of people at the gym, could you ask around for me if there are any trainers who are as fit as you and happen to be available recently?"

Su Yun felt that someone as talented as Zhou Ye shouldn't lack work, so as a second choice, she would see if he had any suitable candidates.

"I'd like to find someone to help me set up my stall for a few days. The main tasks are moving things and maintaining order. I'll pay daily, and meals will be provided. Could you help me inquire about this?"

"Huh?" Zhou Ye was stunned. He looked at Su Yun, his face full of disbelief. No way? What a coincidence!

After several seconds, Zhou Ye finally spoke, "Don't ask anymore, I happen to have one here!"

Who is it?

Zhou Ye pointed to himself. "Do you think I'm good enough?"