Chapter 340
Chapter 340: Boss, Rest Easy and Allow Me!
Translator: Min_Lee Editor: Tennesh
Nanfeng, who felt he had quite a bit of work experience, started to get nervous .
He did more research on Fang Zhao, but the information he gathered was all superficial, stuff that he had already known . As for insider information, Yan Biao wouldn't reveal too much about Fang Zhao before Nanfeng was officially hired as an assistant .
He could ask friends to uncover unreported tidbits through other means, but if he did that, he could kiss his job goodbye .
For now, all Nanfeng could do was extrapolate from the info he gathered online .
When Yan Biao and Zuo Yu got up the next morning, they saw Nanfeng using a device they had never seen before to conceal his puffy eyes .
"Captain, the more I think about the gig, the more nervous I get," Nanfeng said .
"You're not mentally tough enough . You're regressing . " Yan Biao started to wonder whether Nanfeng would be able to grip his gun properly during an emergency .
"Oi, I was affected by what you said . You said that the boss is different from other celebrities, so my prior experience is irrelevant . Now I feel like I don't even know what to say . Captain, what do you suggest? What should I say when I see the boss this afternoon?" Nanfeng asked .
"Just call it as it is . Don't embellish and don't be too humble . Boss doesn't buy that crap," Yan Biao said .
"Understood!"
"In any case, behave yourself!"
Nanfeng nodded vigorously . "Rest assured, Captain! I will be on my best behavior . After all, I have plenty of experience working in Huangzhou . I want to let the boss know that I know the rules of the entertainment industry, that I can start the job right away and deal with any challenges that come my way!"
Fang Zhao arrived at 3 p . m . on the dot . When he entered, he noticed the floor was sparkling clean and the apartment was very tidy . There was not a speck to be found on the windows .
In anticipation of their boss's scrutiny, Zuo Yu and Yan Biao had cleaned their apartment meticulously, personally attending to nooks and crannies that might otherwise have been easily missed .
"How do you do? I'm Nanfeng, as in southern wind . " Nanfeng tried hard to smile naturally, but he was so nervous that it came off as awkward .
Fang Zhao gestured to a neighboring chair . "Don't be nervous . "
Nanfeng's teeth were clattering as he said, "I'm n-not nervous!"
Yan Biao resisted the temptation to slap Nanfeng in the face . He briefed Fang Zhao on Nanfeng's personal history . When he got to the part about Nanfeng's new prosthetic eye, he glared at his former teammate .
At this point, Nanfeng recovered his senses . His quick thinking was back and his attention sharp . He explained to Fang Zhao how he had earned the money for his new eye .
Ten million was not a small sum for the average Joe . Most people couldn't earn that amount in a lifetime . Fang Zhao had to be wondering how someone with as little job stability as Nanfeng had been able to get his hands on so much cash . And why did this guy want to become his assistant? Would he be a dedicated employee?
Take Yan Biao and Zuo Yu, for example . They might not be able to earn 10 million after 10 years in the bodyguard business unless some major events happened and they were awarded bonuses .
So on this matter, Nanfeng had to thoroughly explain himself to Fang Zhao .
Nanfeng took a few sips of water, paused, and said, "I didn't make a lot of money my first two years in Huangzhou, just enough to cover my expenses . During my military service, I had been quite out of touch . I hadn't had much work experience before joining the military . When I left the military, it took me some time to adjust, to learn how to handle my affairs and personal relationships . Things started improving after I got to know my surroundings and built up a personal network . I invested in a low-budget TV series made by a few university students . The year before last, the returns were quite good . I earned nearly 5 million that year between my dividends and the return on the investment . "
When he had seen his income statement, Nanfeng had felt like he was on Cloud Nine, but soon, he'd realized that Huangzhou was home to many high-income individuals . Small potatoes like him barely caused a ripple .
Now, Nanfeng had stopped investing in TV productions for a couple of reasons: firstly, he had run out of cash, and secondly, his previous collaborators had made it to the big leagues and were now backed by major corporations . He was fortunate enough to have come across that one investment opportunity . He wouldn't always be so lucky . There were plenty of smart investors in Huangzhou . He was a nobody .
"So you don't have to worry about the source of the cash . I didn't earn money through illegal means . "
Huangzhou was full of opportunities, but one would have to work hard . Whether or not someone could strike it rich depended on their talent . It hadn't been easy for Nanfeng these past few years . He had been so busy that he'd felt like a constantly spinning top . He'd wished he had multiple brains that could function concurrently . There were no free lunches . Life was a constant learning experience .
But now Nanfeng had his future mapped out .
Many folks said that if you were to identify the entertainment industry with a color, it would be gold mixed with black . Money came quickly, but it was also easy to make enemies . But Nanfeng liked the industry . He could get used to things .
felt that being Fang Zhao's assistant was a decent position . Fang Zhao wasn't short on cash, so he didn't have to venture into illegal dealings . Also, word was that Fang Zhao was connected in the military . Connections were a good thing, a form of protection . Not to mention that one of Fang Zhao's bodyguards was Nanfeng's former captain, an old friend . The salary that Fang Zhao could offer certainly would pale in comparison to his investment returns, but it would be high by industry standards .
The bottom line was that this was Nanfeng's best job prospect right now .
After he had accumulated enough experience as an assistant, Nanfeng was confident that he could become a talent agent, build his own team, and produce a few superstars . It would be the pinnacle of his life!
The only thing that worried Nanfeng was Fang Zhao's positioning in the industry . From what he could see, Fang Zhao was more of the artsy variety . This was an area that Nanfeng was less familiar with .
Nonetheless . . .
Nanfeng went for the hard sell . "I will do my best as an assistant so you can focus on your studies and composition and have time to rest, Boss . I will take care of Boss's daily chores, walk the dog, and feed the 'rabbit . ' I will plan your trips in advance and even double as a bodyguard . "
Zuo Yu and Yan Biao stared him down immediately .
Double as a bodyguard? What do you think we are, window dressing? Why would we need an assistant to double as a bodyguard?
What a f*cking calculating fella this Nanfeng is! Zuo Yu thought to himself .
After Nanfeng finished his spiel, he looked at Fang Zhao expectantly . "Why don't I start on a probationary basis? You can decide whether or not to keep me after my probation . "
Fang Zhao stared at Nanfeng for a few seconds and nodded . "One month's probation . I'll send you a contract when I get home . "
"Wow! Yes, Boss!" Nanfeng worked hard to contain his emotions . He wanted to show that he was a steady hand .
"Is there anything Boss wants to eat? I'll order the ingredients . " Nanfeng wanted to show off his cooking skills to his new boss and two colleagues and make a good impression . He wanted to prove he wasn't lying .
"That won't be necessary . I'm heading back to campus . Yan Biao is a former comrade . Why don't you stay and catch up with him? You can come by campus tomorrow to sign your contract," Fang Zhao said as he got up .
"No, no, no . Boss, let me head back to campus with you so I can familiarize myself with the route," Nanfeng said while getting up himself .
Are you kidding me? He could catch up with his comrade later . He had just been hired as an assistant, on a probationary basis no less . He had to seize the chance to impress his boss .
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