Chapter 27: Truth · Moving Bricks
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After settling things at school, Lin Fan contacted the head contractor he knew, Liu Dezhu.
Speaking of Liu Dezhu, this was a pitiful man. Although his name was the homophone of 'keeping' in Chinese, he couldn't keep a single person.
His parents had died early, his son died young, and his wife ran away with someone…
The odd thing was, he had great luck when he was alone. Being promoted to head contractor, he was earning more than ever but was since afraid of looking for a companion.
In his words, "I'm the bane of others' existence. Whoever is tied to me would suffer misfortune, so I'm fine like this."
However, his tragic experiences had taught Liu Dezhu how to value the people around him more. Also, he treated his friends and staff well, hence, everyone loved working for him.
A few years ago, Lin Fan had worked under Liu Dezhu on and off so they were quite familiar with each other.
Without hesitation, Lin Fan sent him a message.
"Brother Zhu, do you have any work for me?"
Soon, Liu Dezhu replied.
"Wow, brat, haven't you gotten your master's degree? Do you still need to move bricks?"
"I have to since I'm broke. I don't know how to do business so only moving bricks can help me maintain my lifestyle…"
"Okay. You're still amusing as ever. I'll send you the address. Come over tomorrow morning. I just happened to need a hand."
"Sure thing. Thanks, Brother Zhu."
After that contact, Lin Fan felt lighter.
"Now, work is secured. With the Ultimate Supremacy Style activated, my strength and body constitution keeps growing. My effectiveness in moving bricks should be higher so I can earn more money…"
"After working for a period of time, I might not be so broke any more."
"But my problem now is, would Qi Zixiao be willing to move bricks?"
Making the Saintess move brick…
Perhaps only this guy could come up with something like this.
However, Lin Fan saw nothing wrong with it.
What's wrong with moving bricks? It was a fixed price. The more you move, the more you earn. Wasn't it nice? Hence, Lin Fan was willing to do it, but Qi Zixiao…
"I really can't say."
"Forget it. I'll make a guide for her when I come back tomorrow, telling her how to take the bus there and how to get back. And also how to move bricks…"
"She was quite obedient during the last transmigration so she should be willing to work this time, right?"
Once home, Lin Fan felt relieved.
Problems were meant to be solved.
Now, his problems with the school could be considered solved. Lack of money? A job had been secured. If Qi Zixiao doesn't cause trouble, that would improve after a while.
In addition, as his 'skills' develop greater…
Hehehe.
He could see a bright future beckoning him.
If we were to ask Lin Fan his goals…
It was simple. There were only three words, 'to climb up'.
Having lived in the countryside all his life, he had to work part-time so he could afford his college fees and living expenses…
This life, this feeling, wasn't pleasant at all.
Back then, Lin Fan had no way out so he could only work obediently. But now, an opportunity was right in front of him so he had to do his best to grasp it!
Putting the others aside…
If he had martial art skills, establishing a martial arts gym would be quite profitable, right?
Money could not represent everything, but it could represent a lot of things.
Also, it could solve many hardships.
Lin Fan's ideal was that simple.
When he grew up, he would get a nice house and a wife he loved. They would bear two children, a boy and a girl, and live happily ever after.
However, a few days ago, a simple dream like this would have crushed him to death.
But now…
Change was before him. It would begin now!
After he got home and had dinner, Lin Fan sat down cross-legged to start cultivating again.
Having trained for more than a day, that 'qi' in his body had grown by twenty folds. Moreover, it began coursing through his veins on its own.
However, if Lin Fan was training, it would travel even faster, reaping greater benefits…
***
The next morning.
With two phones in hand, Lin Fan headed to the address Liu Dezhu had sent him.
As he traveled, he would take photos of necessary things…
For example, how to ride a public bus, which bus to take, where to get off, and etcetera.
"When she comes back, she can get a cab. This can help her with understanding modern life and matters."
At this thought, after Lin Fan got out, he simply found a cab and began recording a video, "This is called a cab. You can extend your hand to hail it and ride it to your intended destination. Right, remember to pay…"
He didn't want to go back to prison one more time.
He was lucky before. But it wouldn't be the same next time.
***
"You're here."
Upon seeing Lin Fan, Liu Dezhu smiled and casually pointed. "That side. Go on. Be careful not to get hurt."
"Sure thing!"
The man who was in his forties. But due to having to run around the construction site and be exposed to the sun, Liu Dezhu seemed like he was in his fifties. Lin Fan could not help but lament.
The bricks on these construction sites were not red bricks, but larger cement bricks.
Each piece weighed more than ten kilograms!
According to Lin Fan's experience, a regular grown man with a good body could move about one hundred fifty to two hundred a day. Those with inferior bodies could move a hundred to a hundred fifty.
An average adult woman could do sixty to a hundred.
The price of moving these bricks was one buck apiece.
In other words, even a grown man with a good body could only earn two hundred bucks after a tiring day of work…
The cement bricks were piled like a tiny mountain before him. Several workers were hard at work.
Upon seeing Lin Fan, most of them were shocked.
"You're so young and pure. Are you here to move bricks?"
"What a rare sight…"
"You're a university student, aren't you?"
"Hi. University students have to eat too."
Lin Fan was not against chatting with them as he put on his gloves to start working!
Because he knew this stuff was heavy, Lin Fan exerted all the energy in his body. However… with one lift, he abruptly stepped back and staggered a few steps, hugging the cement brick!
"Careful!"
"Are you okay?!"
A few people near him came over to help him balance himself.
"I'm fine. I just used too much strength." Lin Fan grinned.
Those people had thought that Lin Fan staggered because he couldn't move the bricks. However, after hearing Lin Fan's words, upon closer observation, they realized that Lin Fan was hugging the cement brick steadily with barely any effort!
So… had he really used too much strength?
Those people shook their heads. They went away to continue with their work.
However, that scene earlier still startled them. They couldn't help but converse quietly…
"This is really odd. That young man looks scrawny but why is he so strong?"
"Old Third, what do you think?"
The man being addressed as Old Third pondered before answering, "He must be stronger than me…"
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