Chapter 2

Update Time: November 1, 2012

"Are you still shameless enough to talk about a magical artifact?"

Wang Ke snorted coldly and said, "Do you think I don't know? I work on Antique Street. A magical artifact must be an antique. This one is a recent imitation from Old Zhang's Porcelain Shop, twenty yuan each. It's a piece of crap!"

"I..."

The man broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this, staring at Wang Ke in shock, unable to utter a word.

How did he know I bought it from Old Zhang's Porcelain Shop?

Could he really be working on Antique Street?

Damn! Why is my luck so bad today!

The people around finally understood what was going on—it was a scam!

They looked at the man with anger, as this scum was trying to cheat an old man who had worked hard to earn his blood and sweat money!

"You have nothing to say, right? Please help me call the police."

Wang Ke turned to the people around him and said.

Upon hearing this, many people finally remembered to call the police, pulling out their phones to do so.

Seeing the situation was not good, the man got up and ran, but after a few steps, he felt a huge force from behind, causing him to fall to the ground. Struggling to get up, he couldn't manage it and could only glare at Wang Ke, who had kicked him, with a look that clearly said, "You'll pay for this!"

"This is for the old man."

Wang Ke didn't flinch at the man's glare. After being kicked, the man wouldn't be able to take care of himself for a while. Even if he sought revenge, Wang Ke wasn't afraid!

A few minutes later, the police arrived. Wang Ke, seeing that the matter was settled and the old man had returned to normal and understood what had happened, quickly slipped away unnoticed.

"Hey, where's that young man? He's gone?"

"Yeah, how did he suddenly disappear? That young man was really great, a hero!"

...

A minute later, the people around realized that Wang Ke, who had exposed the scam, was gone and began to look for him.

After being consoled by the people, the old man also returned to normal, finally understanding what had happened. He couldn't help but wipe his tearful eyes with his withered hands, muttering, "Thank you, thank you, good person..."

...

Escaping from the crowd's sight, Wang Ke immediately filled his feet with true qi, his figure flashing like the wind as he raced towards Antique Street.

Just as he entered Antique Street, he dissipated the true qi under his feet, not wanting others to see his ghostly figure. Just as he was about to head to his workplace, his eyes suddenly stung, and his vision went dark.

It's the aftereffect again!

Wang Ke quickly closed his eyes, feeling helpless.

Yesterday, when he was breaking through, he planned to open the Baihui acupoint of the fourth level of the Dragon Elephant, but the true qi couldn't rise and gathered around his eyes. Frightened, he quickly withdrew the true qi, but it was too late. The intense pain around his eyes made him faint.

After waking up, he checked his eyes and found no major issues, just occasional stinging. He still didn't understand what had happened around his eyes after he fainted.

At this moment, the conversation of two people passing by caught Wang Ke's attention.

"Did you hear? Someone found a great deal! They bought a magical artifact for a hundred yuan, and someone is now offering ten thousand yuan for it!"

"Really? Where? Why does such a good deal never fall on me!"

"It's right in front of Sanbao轩."

"Then we should hurry and go see! Let's go!"

...

Wang Ke looked at the two people's excited expressions and sighed.

In the world of antiques and magical artifacts, finding a great deal is always the most attractive. Everyone wants to strike it rich overnight.

Magical artifacts are even more so compared to antiques. Finding a great deal not only requires knowledge of antiques but also knowledge of feng shui and magical artifacts. Placing a magical artifact at home can change a person's fortune, making it more precious and driving people to madness. However, it's difficult for ordinary people to recognize magical artifacts, and even those who are truly knowledgeable about antiques might not be able to identify them.

Knowing these two points, the scammer used a magical artifact to scam.

However, these things had nothing to do with Wang Ke. He was now thinking about how to deal with his boss.

This month was already his tenth time being late, and his boss had already threatened him yesterday, saying that if he was late again today, he wouldn't need to come back. And he was already late because of the incident earlier.

But he didn't regret it. Even if he was late, he would have still intervened in the incident.

Just as he reached the entrance of Jubaotang, Wang Ke saw the store owner, Zhou Guisheng, who was in his early forties and known behind his back as "Zhou Bapi." He was standing with a serious expression, seemingly waiting for him. Next to him stood a young man in the store's uniform, obsequiously serving tea to Zhou Guisheng.

Seeing the young man, Wang Ke was taken aback.

Wasn't this Sun Ming, who had competed with him for the job at this store half a year ago and was rejected because of his appearance?

Why was he here? And why was he wearing the store's uniform?

With these questions in mind, Wang Ke steeled himself and walked up, thinking about how to resolve the situation.

Zhou Guisheng glanced at Wang Ke indifferently, as if he hadn't seen him in a long time, and said, "Oh? Isn't this Wang Ke? Why are you here?"

His words were full of mockery.

"Boss, I'm sorry, I'm late again, but there was a reason today. I..."

Wang Ke hurried to explain, but was interrupted by Zhou Guisheng raising his hand.

"So you do know you're late. I thought you thought our small shop started work at eight in the evening. I clearly remember saying that if someone was late again, they wouldn't need to come back. Is that right? I also remember that someone nodded in agreement. How could you forget today?"

Zhou Guisheng looked at the distant mountains, not even glancing at Wang Ke, speaking in a sarcastic tone.

Wang Ke, despite his usually good temper, felt a surge of anger at these words. Being late was his fault, but it didn't warrant such treatment.

He had a reason for being late. A month ago, he felt he was about to break through, and his mental strength and memory rapidly declined, to the point where he couldn't even remember what he was doing. For a month, he had been like a fool, doing many foolish things.

But at the moment of breaking through yesterday, he suddenly felt a surge of electricity throughout his body. His previously foggy mind instantly cleared, as if he had just woken from a long dream. The events of the past played like a movie in his mind.

His mental strength and memory increased exponentially, and his true qi surged, completely returning to normal. Of course, his eyes were an exception.

He had intended to explain today, but seeing Zhou Guisheng's attitude, he didn't bother. Explaining would only humiliate himself.

However, he decided to make one last effort, as this was his only formal job since dropping out of high school two years ago.

"Boss, please give me one more chance."

"Do you want me to give you another chance to break my precious antiques? Or to give you a chance to take a salary without working? You're really delusional. This great god, our small shop can't afford. Settle your account for this month and get lost!"

Zhou Guisheng sneered at Wang Ke.

"Boss, don't get angry. Have some tea to calm down. This person isn't worth your anger."

Sun Ming quickly offered tea, and Zhou Guisheng, satisfied, took a sip. At this moment, Sun Ming gave Wang Ke a smug smile.

Seeing this, Wang Ke felt a wave of disgust and despised this servile man.

"See that? That's what a good employee looks like!"

Zhou Guisheng pointed at Sun Ming and said to Wang Ke, "I really regret not choosing him over you. If I had, our business would have been thriving by now. But it's not too late. The person who should leave has finally left, and the person who should come has arrived. I announce that from today, Sun Ming will be the only employee of this store!"

Hearing this, Sun Ming proudly puffed out his chest, looking down on Wang Ke.

Seeing the disgusting scene between Zhou Guisheng and Sun Ming, Wang Ke really wanted to punch them both to help them "rethink" their lives.

A skinflint boss and a despicable employee were a perfect match.

Seeing Wang Ke's lack of reaction, Zhou Guisheng felt humiliated and couldn't help but get angry. He snorted and said, "Come in and settle your account, then get lost!"

With that, he turned and entered Jubaotang, not wanting to look at Wang Ke any longer.

Sun Ming didn't immediately follow Zhou Guisheng but instead looked at Wang Ke with a smug smile, saying, "Wang Ke, I really should thank you. I heard you've been making only 1,500 yuan a month for half a year. Oh, how pitiful. If you hadn't pushed me out, I'd be making the same, not the 2,500 yuan I'm making now. I really should thank you!"

As he spoke, he walked over to pat Wang Ke's shoulder in a show of "encouragement" and "gratitude."

Wang Ke snorted and ignored Sun Ming, walking straight in.

He could clearly hear the mockery in Sun Ming's words. Today, he was like a tiger in a low place being bullied by a dog. He had already broken through, and in the future, he would soar like a bird in the sky. A tiger shouldn't stoop to the level of a dog.

Sun Ming's hand hung awkwardly in the air, his face changing. He snorted, a look of malice flashing in his eyes, and followed Wang Ke inside.

At the counter, Sun Ming quickly printed out Wang Ke's pay slip on the computer and handed it to Zhou Guisheng. His actions were so熟练 that it didn't seem like his first day on the job, but more like a well-rehearsed performance.

Looking at the pay slip, Zhou Guisheng nodded in satisfaction and praised Sun Ming, "Well done, that's exactly right."

"Thank you, boss."

Sun Ming immediately acted as if he were overwhelmed by the praise.

This almost made Wang Ke vomit his breakfast. How could someone be so despicable!

Zhou Guisheng pulled out fifty yuan from the counter and threw the pay slip and money to Wang Ke.

Wang Ke took the pay slip and money, saw the deductions, and felt a surge of anger. He looked up at Zhou Guisheng and asked, "Boss, the contract doesn't say a 100 yuan deduction for being late. It says a maximum of one day's pay. Isn't 100 yuan too much? And 200 yuan for breaking a cup?"

Seeing Wang Ke's angry expression, Zhou Guisheng felt a sense of satisfaction and pointed at Sun Ming, saying, "You explain it to him."

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