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What It's Like Being a Vampire-Chapter 8 - Chang Bin
Chapter 8: Chapter 8 Chang Bin
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Chapter Eight: Chang Bin
Having just defeated Coach Shen who is 1.9 meters tall, Xiang Kun suddenly became the center of attention and conversation in the gym. Some even took out their phones to secretly snap photos of him doing squats โ and they were all muscular and burly menโฆ
He didnโt expect that the bet would attract such attention, which made Xiang Kun feel a bit helpless.
In the end, he tested his squat and deadlift data, which were 210KG and 240KG respectively.
This strength data was nearly twice his college achievements.
From the admiring and envious looks of the muscular men in the gym, it was clear that these results were quite impressive, even among the gym-goers. freew(e)bnove(l)
After a simple stretch and relaxation session, Xiang Kun left the gym to go grocery shopping.
While in the supermarket, his phone rang. He saw the caller id to his surprise; it was his old college roommate who introduced him to the gym.
This was quite a coincidence.
Xiang Kun was a rather introverted person during his student days and did not enjoy the hustle and bustle.
However, both in secondary and university, he had one or two good friends. The roommate Chang Bin who was calling him now was one of them.
โWhy donโt you reply to messages on WeChat? Do you no longer use WeChat, or are you deliberately ignoring me?โ Complained Chang Bin on the other end of the phone as soon as the call was connected.
โRecently, I havenโt been checking WeChat much. I even forgot to reply to my dadโs message, causing my mom to chase me up with a call.โ Xiang Kun replied, โWhy did you suddenly think of contacting me?โ
โOf course, Iโm offering you help in your time of need! Have you found work yet?โ
Xiang Kun was surprised: โHow did you know I lost my job?โ
Chang Bin mentioned a company name and said: โItโs my girlfriendโs company. Theyโre launching a new project and recruiting. A few people from your previous company have applied, saying that it went under. She remembered my mentioning you and your old company and mentioned it to me. She said, if you havenโt found a job yet, you could try applying. Based on your skills and experience, youโll be definitely be hired. They offer quite good remuneration packages, and if you get in, your salary wonโt be much lower than your previous one. Alsoโฆ my girlfriend is in charge of recruitmentโฆโ
Chang Bin didnโt directly say that he would pull strings for him, but Xiang Kun was tempted. Though he still had some savings, he also had a mortgage to pay. Not working wasnโt an option. But considering his current physical condition, he hesitated for a moment and then said, โThanks, Bin, but I plan to take rest for a while, and I donโt want to look for work right now.โ
โTaking a break is good too. Youโve dedicated so much of yourself to work these past years, which is a waste of your youth. You might as well take this opportunity to settle your lifeโs big event and date someone. Speaking of whichโฆ where are you? Now that youโre unemployed, you should have some free time, come over and have a meal at Xichun Road.โ
โAh, letโs skip the meal.โ What Xiang Kun feared the most now was dining with others. He basically couldnโt eat anything and would vomit whatever he ate. He couldnโt possibly drink blood directly at the dining table, could he?
โEnough chit-chat, come over here immediately. Iโll send you the location on WeChat, take a cab.โ
Xiang Kun continued to hesitate: โIโve already eatenโฆโ
But Chang Bin was very firm: โEven if youโve eaten, still come over. Iโll introduce someone to you. You just watch us eat.โ
โAhโฆ you know Iโm not used to socializingโฆโ
โI see youโve been in the workforce for years now, and still donโt understand? You canโt be a lone ranger in this world; you wonโt succeed on your own! Your project team also requires the cooperation and collaboration of the different departments, right? Take the time to meet with your old classmates and keep in touch. It would be more convenient to lend each other a hand when the need arises.โ
โI understand what youโre saying, but thatโs just my personalityโฆโ If it were other people or former classmates, Xiang Kun definitely wouldnโt have spoken so much, and possibly might not have even answered the call. But his relationship with Chang Bin was indeed special, and he knew Chang Bin really had his best interests at heart.
โOkay, okay, I wonโt give you a moral and political ethos lecture today. Thereโs no one else around. The person Iโm introducing to you is my girlfriendโฆ or rather, my fiancee! Iโve mentioned her many times, weโve been together for over a year now, but you havenโt met her yet. Anyway, if you donโt come over today, Iโll blacklist you. Now, what will you do?โ
Xiang Kun sighed, and reluctantly agreed: โOkay, Iโll go over to chat with you guys, but Iโm not eatingโฆโ
Around six, Xiang Kun arrived at the restaurant. He met with his old friend, Chang Bin, whom he hadnโt seen for a while, and his fiancee, Wang Han.
โHoly shit, where are your glasses? And when did you go bald? Damn, you scared me! I almost couldnโt recognize you.โ Chang Bin didnโt realize who was in front of him until Xiang Kun sat down.
โDidnโt I just lose my job? I thought Iโd change my image. I was losing quite a bit of hair anyway, so I might as well shave it all off.โ Xiang Kun said with a smile, and then turned to the attractive woman in a professional suit next to his friend, greeting her, โYou must be Wang Han, right? Although itโs our first meeting today, I have heard a lot about you from Bin.โ
Wang Han also smiled, โItโs the same the other way around. Bin often mentions you too, saying that from the first year of college, he knew you were the smartest person in their class.โ
โHeโs jinxing me! Intelligence, see how smart I amโฆโ Xiang Kun teased while stroking his bald head.
Wang Han was a petite and pretty local girl. She was very appropriate in her actions and words, exuding an elegant charm. Chang Bin told him that even though Wang Han was two years younger than them, she was already middle management in her company, and she worked very hard.
However, perhaps because Chang Bin had mentioned it before, Wang Han didnโt bring up the subject of Xiang Kun working at her company. They just chatted casually, recounting various anecdotes from their college days; the ambience was pretty good.
โThe bone soup here is very good; the taste is excellent. Even if you have already eaten, you can still drink a bowl of soup,โ Chang Bin said, about to ladle some soup into Xiang Kunโs bowl.
Xiang Kun quickly moved his bowl away, โNo, no, Iโm working out, and I just got back from the gym. Iโve already eaten my nutrition meal and canโt eat anything else.โ
Chang Bin paused for a moment, took a closer look at him, and nodded, โHmm, no wonder you look much thinner. Thatโs good, really good, itโs indeed necessary to exercise. You look much better than the last time I saw you, almost ten years younger. Hmm, I should also make time to exercise.โ
Wang Han next to him suggested, โShould we order some fruit salad?โ
โNo need, no need. Iโll just drink some water. We can eat together another time.โ Xiang Kun said, finally convincing the two with his excuse.
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