Chapter 32

When Feng Yi demonstrated his instant skill of using the osmanthus cake tongs, Lu Yue's mind started to work.

He considered everything, from manpower, cost, to timeliness.

"How exactly do you catch the mice?" Lu Yue asked.

As long as there was enough profit, things like dignity could be set aside.

Feng Yi replied, "Once we get to the destination, I just use the tool to grab them. That's it."

"What about the tool?"

"Here it is." Feng Yi pulled out the picture of the long-handled tongs he had shown Hu Yi before.

"Oh! I recognize this!" Lu Yue said.

He had seen the company's cleaning staff use similar tongs to pick up trash multiple times. Feng Yi's version was an enhanced one, looking more sturdy and reliable for catching mice.

"Besides this, do you need any other auxiliary tools? Like chemical agents or new technology?" Lu Yue asked again.

"No, just this." Feng Yi said.

Lu Yue lightly tapped the table, a habit when he was thinking.

After a while, Lu Yue said seriously, "Your method of catching mice is great. First, it doesn't use chemical agents, which some people are allergic to or can't tolerate. Second, it doesn't involve electronic devices, avoiding privacy concerns."

"How long does it take you to catch mice once you get to the location?" Lu Yue asked.

"That depends on how far the destination is."

"Excluding travel time, how long does the actual catching process take?"

"I've only caught them once. From the moment I got out of the car, it took about ten minutes. If you count from the moment I started using the tool, it took about a minute." Feng Yi said.

Lu Yue leaned back in his chair, already calculating the daily, monthly, and yearly profits in his mind.

After a moment, Lu Yue asked excitedly, "Want to start a company? I'll invest! I'll definitely support you! You should fully utilize this skill!"

"No, I don't want to." Feng Yi said calmly, "I just see it as a part-time job."

"What's your main job then?" Lu Yue asked.

"I haven't decided yet."

"..."

I can't stand people who have the ability but choose to be lazy!

After a while, Lu Yue said, "I now believe you don't lack money."

Thinking of something, Lu Yue added, "I have a friend whose office has been infested with mice. He hasn't called a pest control company due to some reasons."

"What's the layout of the office like?" Feng Yi asked.

"It's quite complex, with various models, easels, display stands, and cabinets. It's a 300-square-meter house, with 200 square meters being his office. He doesn't allow others in because he was once robbed of his drawings and lost the lawsuit. So, he hasn't called a pest control company yet."

"Mouse traps, sticky traps, bait, and all kinds of traps have been set up, but only one mouse was caught. The rest are still there, and they've been disrupting his work. He's given up recently, and if it weren't for the urgent project and the hassle of moving, he would have rented a place to move his office out."

"I can catch them, but it depends on the specific layout of his office." Feng Yi said.

"Alright, I'll ask him first. You keep eating, don't worry about me."

Lu Yue took out his phone and sent a message. Knowing the other party wasn't busy, he called: "Hey, Da Jun, you haven't caught the mice in your office, right... I have someone to recommend, an expert... Not a team, just him... No, no chemical agents or electronic devices, but it's a bit expensive, ten thousand per mouse... Of course, only if he catches them... Hahaha, I knew you'd agree!"

After the call, Lu Yue asked Feng Yi, "Can you go now? He's in a hurry."

"Sure."

The tea and snacks on the table were already finished.

"Did you bring the tool?" Lu Yue asked.

"Yes, it's in the trunk."

"Great, my car is in front. Follow me. His place isn't far, about a 20-30 minute drive."

Outside the store, Lu Yue's driver was waiting in the parking lot.

After Lu Yue got in the car, the driver asked, "Did you reach an agreement?"

"We haven't started talking about that yet. I want to see if he's the real deal first. Keep the bag with you, don't let anyone see it." Lu Yue said.

The driver was one of Lu Yue's trusted confidants and knew a bit about the main reason for bringing Feng Yi over today.

"Let's go to Gu Jun's place." Lu Yue said.

Twenty minutes later.

Feng Yi, carrying a long box, followed Lu Yue to Gu Jun's house.

Gu Jun's assistant opened the door.

After entering, Lu Yue looked around, "Where's Da Jun?"

"He's in the office organizing his drawings. He'll be out soon."

Just then, Gu Jun came out of the office and quickly closed the door.

Feng Yi had learned some about Gu Jun from Lu Yue, knowing that he was concerned about the leakage of his drawings and designs, hence his nervousness.

Gu Jun looked to be around the same age as Lu Yue, slightly overweight, but his complexion was pale from spending too much time indoors without sunlight.

"The inside isn't tidy yet, please wait a moment." Gu Jun ran his hand through his hair and looked at Feng Yi, "You're the mouse catcher Lu Yue mentioned, who charges ten thousand per mouse?"

"That's me." Feng Yi nodded.

Gu Jun's gaze shifted to the long box Feng Yi was carrying, "I'll check the tool first."

Feng Yi opened the box and handed the long-handled tongs over.

Gu Jun carefully examined them, confirming that they were the same type of grabber available online for a hundred or so yuan, with Feng Yi's enhanced version not much more expensive. It was sturdy but not intricate, with no additional design or logo, and the materials were cost-effective.

Returning the tongs, Gu Jun said, "You can bring the tongs in, but not the box. Sorry."

"Understood." Feng Yi didn't mind, "How much longer will it take to tidy up inside?"

"I'll do my best. Here's a contract, please review it and let me know if there are any changes. If not, we can print and sign it." Gu Jun handed over a tablet displaying an electronic contract.

Lu Yue glanced at it and couldn't help but say, "Da Jun, this is a bit much, over twenty pages. Can't it be simpler?"

"Business is business, friendship is friendship. Even if it's you, Lu Yue, I have to do it this way. It's a bit troublesome, but it ensures everyone's peace of mind." Gu Jun said.

"..." Lu Yue looked at Feng Yi.

Lu Yue himself had no objections, but he was considering Feng Yi's feelings.

Feng Yi quickly flipped through the electronic contract and said to Gu Jun, "I've glanced through it. The main concern is the confidentiality of the designs and models in your office. However, if I go in blindfolded, would you feel more at ease?"

Lu Yue and Gu Jun were both taken aback.

Blindfolded?

Gu Jun looked at Lu Yue, giving him a look: Is this for real? Is he joking?

Lu Yue's curiosity was piqued, "How do you catch mice blindfolded?"

Feng Yi said to Gu Jun, "This is my ability. No matter how much we talk or sign, you still won't be completely at ease. So, let's keep it simple and direct. How about I go in blindfolded? I won't see anything, and you can be at ease, right?"