The Beta Fake Young Master Just Wants to Decline the Shura Field - Chapter 3

To avoid letting the “old antique” continue obsessing over trifles, Jiang Lanyi spoke up quickly: “Xunwan, right? I can go for two days. Anyway, I can submit resumes online, but if there is an interview scheduled, I have to come back immediately.” “Fine.”

Busy with graduation these past few months, Jiang Lanyi had not been to the seaside yet. He loved the sense of security that came with being surrounded by water, so he was actually looking forward to this trip.

However, the moment he saw the hotel room upon arriving at their destination the next day, Jiang Lanyi was stunned. A themed room was normal, but tell me, what kind of bed is this? A water bed?

Xiao Chi, did you book this hotel through legitimate channels?

The manager, wiping sweat from his brow, bowed ninety degrees and apologized a hundred times. “It was due to staff negligence that this happened. However, we are fully booked now. May I arrange for you and your fellow traveler to stay in a Deluxe Twin Room?”

Fellow traveler? Xiao Chi definitely had not booked a twin room, which meant Jiang Lanyi would have to share with someone else.

Jiang Lanyi’s face stiffened as he turned to Xiao Chi: “Then please have the driver take me back. It is only two hours away, not far.”

Xiao Chi’s glass-like eyes looked at him quietly: “You can just stay at my place.” Jiang Lanyi was still a bit angry, his face expressionless. “How many beds does your place have?” Xiao Chi took the key card and walked toward the elevator: “Enough for you to sleep.”

Behind them, the team members looked at each other, waiting for Xiao Chi’s private assistant to drop some gossip.

“Who is that? Is that Young Mr. Xiao’s boyfriend?” “Probably a friend. Otherwise, why did they not book one room from the start?” “Well, they are ending up in the same place now anyway. Are they still in the flirting stage?” “Oh, never mind that. They look so good standing together. I just wonder which family that young gentleman belongs to.”

The private assistant tried his best to stay invisible and secretly flashed a gesture to the hotel manager. The manager understood immediately; this meant the payment would arrive soon after the “deed” was done.

The two masterminds vanished into the background, hiding their contribution to the scheme.

The Penthouse Suite

Jiang Lanyi was very satisfied with the room’s layout. Beside the open-air pool, there was a circular massage hot spring. He wanted to try them both one by one tonight. But there was one drawback: both facilities required passing through the master bedroom. He needed to discuss this with Xiao Chi.

“Suit yourself. I have a meeting tonight.” Even after entering the room, Xiao Chi was busy replying to work messages, seemingly indifferent to Jiang Lanyi’s plans.

Recalling the team members he had just met in the lobby, who were all elite types with long legs, Jiang Lanyi asked jokingly, “Is good looks a requirement to join your company?”

Xiao Chi looked up. “Personal image is part of the company’s image. If it is a client-facing role, HR naturally has requirements for the interviewee’s appearance.” His answer was dead serious and utterly boring.

Jiang Lanyi nodded dismissively. Then he heard Xiao Chi say: “You want to apply?”

Jiang Lanyi: Who? Me? “You are a tech company, right? Is there a position suitable for me?”

Xiao Chi had studied finance but seemingly held a dual degree in engineering. Jiang Lanyi was not entirely clear on the details, having only heard rumors that the Xiao family was expanding into new sectors and aimed to enter the medical industry.

Xiao Chi did not answer immediately; instead, he sent a few more messages. Jiang Lanyi did not expect an answer anyway and turned to pack his luggage. “Yes,” Xiao Chi said suddenly. “General Manager’s Assistant.”

Jiang Lanyi: “Does Uncle Xiao not already have a GM assistant? Did Assistant Xu retire before turning thirty-five?” Xiao Chi did not look up. “There are vacancies in my assistant team.” Jiang Lanyi narrowed his eyes: “You would trust me to take care of you?” Xiao Chi’s hand, which was typing, paused.

He looked up with a feigned air of indifference. His dark pupils, framed by lowered brows, appeared somewhat cold, yet the slight droop at the corners of his eyes softened that aloofness. From Jiang Lanyi’s perspective, there was even a sense of elegant, detached charm.

“It is not about ‘taking care of me.’ It is about coordinating work across various sectors, communicating upward and downward to ensure efficiency and accuracy, and allowing every department to maximize their strengths.”

The magnetic voice spoke eloquently. Jiang Lanyi crushed the inexplicable thoughts in his mind and shrugged. “Then should I send over a resume? Do you have an email?”

Xiao Chi gave him a deep look. “Just send it directly to me.”

Since he said that, Jiang Lanyi had an idea. He immediately dropped his resume into the chat box. “If you are free, could you help me edit it?”

There were plenty of people online who charged to edit resumes, such as “Investment banking executives teaching you hand-in-hand,” or “The talent all Big Four consulting firms are fighting for writes like this.” Anxiety and hunger marketing tactics were endless. But the prices made the current Jiang Lanyi recoil.

Three digits. Knowledge payment is really profitable.

With the young Mr. Xiao right in front of him, Jiang Lanyi consciously initiated a “BOSS Direct Recruitment” session, letting him point out the strengths and weaknesses of his resume.

Xiao Chi: “…” Jiang Lanyi said sincerely: “Just tell me the truth. I am not thin-skinned.” Xiao Chi: “Your resume is too empty. There are too many words and too little data. Your personality is not distinct. It is forgettable at a glance.” Jiang Lanyi turned to leave. “Go to your meeting.”

He strode away. Although part of it was a joke, he really was hurt by Xiao Chi’s words.

I spent so long editing that resume! And in Xiao Chi’s mouth, it is worthless! Does that not mean the 9.9 yuan I spent on the template went down the drain?!

Jiang Lanyi changed into swimming trunks and floated in the pool, hearing the sound of Xiao Chi closing the door to leave. He actually went to the meeting.

He kept saying he wanted to repay his savior, yet he launched a heavy attack on his savior’s credentials. An Alpha’s mouth is a deceitful ghost.

Jiang Lanyi dove into the water, splashing around for over half an hour until his irritation vanished. He climbed out soaking wet and pulled his laptop from his bag onto the poolside lounge chair.

What did Xiao Chi criticize? Words and numbers. Would it be better if I changed it like this? I studied literature. Is it not normal to have many words? Are our Chinese characters not lovely? Are they not more elegant and rich than Arabic numerals?

Half-submerged in the water, Jiang Lanyi leaned against the edge with his arms spread. Muttering to himself, he cross-referenced high-rated advice online, cutting and adding until he produced “Resume 3.0.”

The summer sun set late. By the time twilight fell, he stretched and threw on a bathrobe, only to realize Xiao Chi had called him three times an hour ago. There was also a message: [Meeting is running late. Eat dinner first.]

Jiang Lanyi was happy to have some peace. He tossed Resume 3.0 over to Xiao Chi, grabbed the room menu, and called the suite butler, ordering a lot of delicious food.

This looks good. That looks fragrant. Let us try this too. If I cannot finish that, I will leave it for Xiao Chi.

Butler: “Shall I prepare tableware for four?” Jiang Lanyi: “…” Jiang Lanyi: “Yes, thank you.”

He pulled out his phone to message Xiao Chi: [Can you bring two more people back with you?] The reply came quickly: [?] [Okay.]

Jiang Lanyi felt relieved. Although he had been a “rich second generation” for twenty-two years, the idea that “wasting food is shameful” was engraved in every Chinese person’s heart. He did not want to do it.

It is just that usually, when he ordered food, it was for parties where everyone called him “Brother Xie” here and “Brother Xie” there. Jiang Lanyi did not actually know all those “younger brothers,” but anyone who came was a guest. It was just one more mouth to feed; he had never been stingy with ordering.

Thinking of the past, Jiang Lanyi curled his lip and adjusted his breathing. No use overthinking. Practical work builds the nation. Focus on the present, look toward the future. Where is the road? The road is beneath your feet.

Before the doorbell rang, he even mimicked a seaside monkey and sang a snippet of a song.

Two handsome young men in uniforms pushed a dining cart in. After seating him in the dining area, they asked if he wanted to wait for everyone to arrive before serving.

Jiang Lanyi: “Let me ask.” He tapped Xiao Chi’s avatar: [How much longer?] [In the elevator.] Jiang Lanyi said to the uniformed waiters: “Serve the food.”

Sliced Peking duck, honey-glazed roast goose, fish with pickled cabbage, baby cabbage in chicken soup, and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall were served. Jiang Lanyi’s stomach let out a growl.

One of the waiters, perhaps a newcomer, heard the sound and suppressed a smile. “Let me put on your napkin for you.” Jiang Lanyi calmly lifted his chin: “Alright.”

When Xiao Chi swiped his way into the room, he saw a tall man kneeling on one knee by the dining table directly facing the door, reaching his hand into the open collar of Jiang Lanyi’s bathrobe.

“What are you doing?” The suppressed anger of an Alpha’s pressure surged forward. Those four words felt as if they were laced with ice shards, crashing coldly onto the floor and making people shiver.

Most service industry workers are Betas who are insensitive to pheromones, but a top-tier Alpha’s intimidation exceeds the range of what a normal person can ignore. The two waiters instinctively snapped to attention, standing behind Jiang Lanyi and not daring to speak.

Xiao Chi remained at the door, blocking the view of the people behind him. He had not brought people up just to witness Jiang Lanyi’s “indecent romantic affairs.”

But noticing the clothing of the two in the room, Xiao Chi realized he had misunderstood. However, his dissatisfaction could not be retracted instantly. He shifted his gaze and softened his tone toward Jiang Lanyi: “Have you not eaten dinner yet?”

Jiang Lanyi looked at the table: I was just about to eat. I was waiting for you guys. He had no idea what Xiao Chi was angry about.

No way, just putting on a bib touched this man’s nerve? Are adult Betas not allowed to wear bibs?

“Thank you, that is enough,” Jiang Lanyi said to the nervous waiters. Relieved, they bowed to Jiang Lanyi and then to Xiao Chi. Leaving behind a “Enjoy your meal,” they pushed the cart and hurried away.

Xiao Chi entered the room composedly. “Did I not tell you to eat first? Why so late?” Jiang Lanyi motioned for the two team members following behind to sit. “I lost track of time, and eating alone is boring anyway.”

Xiao Chi sat down beside Jiang Lanyi. “We have not eaten either. We will talk after dinner.” Since the boss had spoken, the two employees sat down with strained smiles.

Talk about what? Jiang Lanyi did not care about his work content at all. His heart was entirely focused on the feast in front of him, eating with great joy.

While picking up bean sprouts from the fish with pickled cabbage, he accidentally splashed a bit of golden broth. Luckily, the napkin was there to catch it; otherwise, it would have landed right on his chest.

“Is that bathrobe from the hotel?” Xiao Chi asked. “Yes, both are men’s sizes. I have not touched yours.”

“No need to be so careful with it. It is fine if it gets dirty.” “It would not be good if it got on my skin, though.”

The design of this bathrobe, whether intentional or not, had a very low collar. But Jiang Lanyi was fearless. He maintained a fitness routine of three times a week; his muscle lines were smooth and beautiful, and he was not afraid to show them.

He even straightened his posture slightly, nearly bumping the edge of the table. The fingers Xiao Chi had resting on his chopsticks twitched imperceptibly.

“Eat properly, do not move around.” The Alpha’s voice suddenly turned cold again. The two employees opposite them kept their eyes on their noses and their noses on their hearts, wishing they could bury their eyes in their rice. They did not speak, pretending to be blind.

Jiang Lanyi: ? He was eating properly. He was eating the most at the table, and he was not moving around. Compared to his usual self, he was sitting quite upright.

Having gained a new understanding of Xiao Chi’s “old antique” nature, Jiang Lanyi accelerated his eating, wanting to distance himself from the increasingly suffocating atmosphere at the table.

However, the moment he put down his chopsticks and said he was full, Xiao Chi also put his down. “Then, let us begin.”

Jiang Lanyi met his gaze, suddenly struck by a bad premonition.

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