Closer to Revealing My True Self-Chapter 123 - 107 "Very Good!"_1

"Mr. Yi, hello!"

Four individuals dressed in black suits shouted in unison, nervously looking at Feng Yi.

The first impression Feng Yi had given them was—

A voice cold! A gaze sharp! An aura strong and somewhat fierce!

Having not had prior contact with Feng Yi, and information available online being very limited, they were unsure about Feng Yi’s true personality and felt anxious.

Feng Yi’s eyes swept over the four, his emotionless eyes continuing to convey chilliness, instilling in the four a deep understanding of what it meant to be "stared at by a venomous snake."

In their hearts: Fierce! And dangerous!

Feng Yi had no idea what the four thought of him, and the sudden onslaught of information left him unsure how to process it. Added to his already somewhat foggy brain, his speech became sluggish and stiff.

"How should I address them?"

The butler: "A, B, C, D."

Feng Yi: ???

Feng Yi thought the butler was joking, but the butler looked serious.

After a slight pause, Feng Yi finally said, "Get in the car first, let’s head back to the city area."

Hungry, with sluggish thinking due to hunger, he needed to find food to replenish his energy first.

Once inside the car, Feng Yi discovered that although the car didn’t look like much from outside, the interior had been modified, with configurations being mid to high range, comfortable seats, and no odd smells.

The car belonged to the butler himself.

Thinking back to how the butler easily produced thirty million yuan, the quality of the car was not so surprising after all.

After getting in, the butler took out a box of clothing and handed the clothes and trousers to Feng Yi.

Feng Yi gave the old butler another glance. Well-prepared, very considerate.

Examining the clothes, they didn’t seem like any recognizable brand, but the materials were good quality and felt comfortable.

"Thank you."

He thanked stiffly, changed into the clothes, and the butler beside him handed him a cup of warm water and a box of jerky.

Feng Yi: "..."

This old man is too considerate!

It was not enough, but it was better than nothing. Feng Yi felt drowsy.

Outside, the mist had not dispersed, which was fortunate as there was neither wind nor rain.

By the time they arrived in the city area, daylight had broken, and people could be seen moving about on the streets. It was unclear if the fog in the city area was lighter or if the fog was beginning to lift elsewhere, but visibility had improved.

The car reached the hotel where Feng Yi was staying.

"Where do you all live?" asked Feng Yi.

"We just arrived yesterday and haven’t checked in yet," replied the butler.

"Then go check in first, rest well today, we’ll head back tomorrow."

Given the circumstances, Feng Yi was definitely going back to Rong City with them, but seeing their condition, having waited all night, Feng Yi did not dare let them continue driving, as fatigued driving was unacceptable.

There was no rush, it was better to rest before returning, and it was also a good opportunity for him to learn more about these individuals.

On the way back, the butler also briefly explained that these four were chosen and groomed by his great-aunt, who had taken them as orphans at a young age, without other entanglements. Their surnames were bestowed by the great-aunt, all bearing the "Feng" surname, while their personal names were chosen by themselves.

They were all normal humans but knew some hidden secrets of the Feng Family; however, they were not privy to deeper secrets.

To be chosen by his great-aunt, aside from their capabilities, their characters and dispositions must certainly be decent. Being brought over by the butler at this time also marked them as relatively trustworthy individuals.

But whether they would be needed, or if they should be kept on, was still up to Feng Yi.

Feng Yi was not averse to paying a high salary, but he needed to see if they were worth it.

So, Feng Yi thought, it was best to understand them first before making a decision.

Back in his room, he checked the messages on his phone, responding to the necessary ones and setting aside other unimportant matters for later. He ordered room service and also placed an order for takeout.

Regardless of whether he would keep these people, it was important to show care for the moment, so as not to leave anyone hungry.

Feng Yi ordered a generous amount of food; he had a big appetite and was indeed very hungry. If the others couldn’t eat as much, he could finish it all himself.

The old butler was still elegant, eating an amount reflective of the average for someone his age.

As for "A, B, C, D," Feng Yi observed that they did not eat much either. But this couldn’t necessarily be taken as their real appetite.

Feng Yi didn’t spend too much effort observing them, focusing on satisfying his own hunger first.

The four were somewhat restrained, fearing that eating too much might give their boss a bad impression, so they were very conservative with their meals.

After the meal, Feng Yi felt more energized and ready to deal with the matters at hand.

He asked the butler’s so-called "A, B, C, D" to introduce themselves one by one, their strengths, how they saw their roles, and their advantages. Feng Yi needed at least a preliminary understanding.

Still feeling a bit weary, Feng Yi decided to conduct a quick interview. He instructed them to come in sequence according to their code names, one by one for the interview.

The first one.

Feng Yi looked at the ID card handed to him.

[Name: Feng Zha]

Feng Yi: ...There is an "A" in it.

He had thought their names were really "A, B, C, D" as the butler said, but it turned out not to be the case.

Feng Zha sat upright with a firm but nervous expression: "I view myself as a professional driver! I have many types of driving licenses, not only for land vehicles, but I am also certified for those that fly and those that sail!"

Speaking of which, he laid out three driver’s licenses and added, "There are others that aren’t convenient to carry around. If you want to see them, I can bring them all to you later."

Feng Yi thought to himself: Whether it’s flying or sailing, I own neither a private plane nor a private yacht, so I might not need those vehicles. I still have to ask about the most practical ones.

So Feng Yi asked, "For land vehicles, what can you operate?"

This boosted Feng Zha’s confidence even more, and his voice rose higher than before: "I can operate many! Unicycles, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, even with tracks, I can handle them all!" freeweɓnovel.cøm

Feng Yi: "..."

Tracks? Tanks?

It’s not about whether you can or cannot!

That sounds a bit risky!

Feng Yi: "This track thing you mentioned, what is it?"

Feng Zha: "Track-type excavator! Oh, I’ve also driven a tracked transport vehicle, helping a farm transport fertilizer!"

Feng Yi: "...Very good."

Feng Zha showed a smile at the response, pleased to have received a "very good" rating, which made him extremely happy!

Having gained a general understanding of the first person’s driving skills, Feng Yi asked him to go back to his room to rest and proceeded to interview the second person.

The second candidate looked more refined, neither as rugged in appearance nor really soft, but with a touch of white-collar elite temperament.

[Name: Feng Qi]

Glancing at the name displayed on the ID card, Feng Yi paused and asked, "Why did you choose this name for yourself?"

Feng Qi replied, "’Qi’ is my original surname, so when I was choosing a name for myself, I went with this one."

Having just imagined a sorrowful childhood of begging, Feng Yi reined in his thoughts and asked seriously, "How do you see your role?"

"Assistant," Feng Qi said, "Work assistant, life assistant, I can do both."

Feng Qi then listed his advantages: a graduate of a prestigious university, impressive educational background, experience working in a global top 100 company, and a strong memory. He could serve tea, fetch water, order takeout, as well as handle orders, negotiate, and draft contracts.

However, Feng Yi had seen many such impressive individuals before. Having himself been an entrepreneur, he had encountered many such talents.

"Besides these, what other advantages do you have?" Feng Yi asked.

Feng Qi: "Drinking. I can hold my liquor very well. If necessary, I can help block drinks for you."

"...Very good!"

Damn, this really is talent!

Feng Yi was quite satisfied with the second candidate and asked him to go back to his room to rest, then proceeded to interview the third candidate.

The third candidate had a robust build, and Feng Yi’s first impression of him was "enforcer," someone with combat capability.

Yet, this candidate seemed somewhat shy, sitting so close to the edge of the chair that he almost fell off.

[Name: Feng Bing]

Self-defined role: Chef.

He claimed he could cook a wide variety of cuisines, both domestic and international, for family dinners or banquets, and he cooked them well.

As for whether or not his cooking suited Feng Yi’s palate, that remained to be seen.

Feng Yi wasn’t in a hurry to try his cooking just yet and decided to wait until he returned home before letting him prepare a meal.

"Aside from these, what else can you do?" Feng Yi asked.

Feng Bing answered in a deep voice, "I can also formulate animal feed!"

Feng Yi: "..."

"Cat food, dog food, for insects, birds, fish, shrimp, I can do it all! Nutritious, healthy, and tasty—those who taste it will know!"

Feng Yi: "...Very good."

Hearing this, Feng Bing’s face turned red from holding back his laughter, pleased but too shy to laugh openly. Before leaving, he handed Feng Yi a box of homemade cookies.

Feng Yi tasted them and indeed, they were not bad.

The last candidate.

His face suggested he was still in high school, but he was actually a college graduate, slightly younger than Feng Yi, and looked quite youthful, seemingly more lively than the previous three.

[Name: Feng Ning]

Feng Yi’s gaze moved from the birth date on the ID card and confirmed that this person was of age.

He asked, "What’s your self-defined role?"

Feng Ning: "Companion."

Feng Yi: "...Details?"

Feng Ning: "Trending video games, mainstream sports, I’m up for whatever you need! I can level up accounts in online games and I can learn non-mainstream competitive sports too!"

Feng Yi could tell he was skilled in many areas and was likely quite good at them, confidence evident in his words.

Thinking it over, Feng Yi changed his question: "What won’t you do?"

Feng Ning: "I don’t do sleeping accompaniment."

Feng Yi: "...Besides that, what other advantages do you have?"

After contemplating for a moment, Feng Ning said, "I’ve taken acting classes, good for all kinds of scenes, be they melodramatic, fiery, suspenseful, or humorous—I can do them all! And I can cross-dress if necessary!"

Feng Yi: "...Very good."

Damn, this really is talent!

After interviewing these four individuals, Feng Yi decided to go for a one-month trial period.

If satisfied, he would keep them.

Feng Yi had planned to rest in the hotel for one day, but because he felt an intense weariness and a lack of security in his surroundings, which prevented him from sleeping comfortably, and even the grand villa left to him by the old lady he hadn’t felt like thinking about was making his head throb.

In the end, following the butler’s advice and with Feng Zha’s assurance, they left Ji City soon after lunch and headed straight for Rong City.

Other than taking breaks at service areas, Feng Zha didn’t let anyone else touch the steering wheel, staying alert throughout the journey.

By the time they finally arrived at Yue Xiu District, it was already 10:30 at night.

Back in his own territory, Feng Yi felt the headache lessen considerably.

The house in Yue Xiu District had plenty of rooms, enough for everyone.

Upon arriving home, however, Feng Yi didn’t have to do much; the butler and Feng Qi efficiently took care of everything.

The master bedroom on the second floor was personally tidied by the butler, who then suggested Feng Yi go up to rest.

When living alone, Feng Yi rarely visited the second floor, spending more time sleeping in the backyard than inside the house. The interior was simply furnished, so it was quickly sorted out.

Feng Yi wanted to do it himself, but since the butler, having just taken over, urgently needed to show his capabilities, Feng Yi let him be. Plus, as his drowsiness grew, Feng Yi decided to let go of his concerns and rest first.

Back on his own turf, he indeed slept more peacefully, but Feng Yi had a night full of dreams about a snake chasing its own tail, unable to bite it no matter how it twisted and turned in circles.

The next day, when Feng Yi woke up and sat on the bed, his head was still spinning.

The dream gradually faded, and he became clearer of mind.

Upon further thought, it was no longer very clear.

Staring blankly at the wall in front of him for a while, Feng Yi rubbed his eyes, leaned forward, and took a closer look.

There was a noticeable mark on the wall, as if something had swiped across it and the paint had been scraped off.

This scratch had not been there when they cleaned the room the night before!

Getting out of bed and stepping into his slippers, Feng Yi went over and held his hand up to it for comparison.

The scratch was wide and had variations in depth, making it unclear what tool could have caused it.

Looking down, he saw flakes of paint scraped from the wall on the floor.

The night before, the butler had made sure the floors were wiped clean!

Could it be that I was sleepwalking last night?

As Feng Yi was examining the floor for more clues, his gaze suddenly paused.

There was paint on his heel.