[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film-":3,"chapter-from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-959":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","From the God of Medicine: A Journey Through Film and TV Worlds",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2334885,4564,"Chapter 959: To Share Rent","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-959",959,"\u003Cp>After the New Year, as promised on New Year’s Eve, Xiong Qingchun went to look for high-end office buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to others, the cost of high-end office buildings is still substantial—five yuan per square meter, so for a two-hundred-square-meter space, that’s thirty to forty thousand yuan a month. Of course, the actual price might be lower, since office rents here aren’t that high, but it’s still no small sum. Very few startups head straight for such upscale locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wang Yan’s human services company, which plans to expand into headhunting, is different—it must aim for upscale locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Nanning is developing the Wuxiang New District. Proposed in 2005, planned and constructed in 2006, by 2014 the Wuxiang New District had already taken impressive shape. The Nanning government is aggressively attracting investment, and many large corporations have established their Guangxi headquarters here. Numerous high-tech SMEs and financial firms also operate here, creating a cluster advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun’s newly found office building is right in this area, with an excellent environment. After all, it’s the CBD of a provincial capital under strong development—even if it’s not as wealthy as coastal eastern cities, it’s far from shabby, with skyscrapers standing shoulder to shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office space is 260 square meters, sufficient for forty to fifty people. For a company like theirs, this is essentially a one-step solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such ample space, it would be wasteful not to use it fully. So they set up several interview rooms, two manager offices, and a finance room. Since they’re expanding outward, their staffing must be complete. Thus, Wang Yan interviewed and hired a new finance officer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their company’s finance operations are quite complex because they’re a legitimate company, not a small-time contractor. All their freelance jobs go through corporate accounts, paying freelancers via direct bank transfers—public to private. Though monthly profits are only a few hundred thousand yuan, they consist of countless small transactions—tens or hundreds of yuan each—with a huge volume of receipts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Wang Yan was also scouting for new hires and experienced professionals. He couldn’t personally handle every job—he couldn’t be everywhere. Now that they were expanding into the Yangtze River Delta, they needed to elevate their operations here too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I admit that, for now, our company’s business is low-tier, and we don’t have the talent pools of large corporations. But Manager Li, you must understand: the talent you need isn’t joining our company—they’re joining yours. That has nothing to do with our company’s size. We find talent—talent you can’t find in Nanning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What you need to do is offer superior compensation and a promising future, so talent sees hope and is willing to travel thousands of miles to help you realize your dream. Note: it’s helping you achieve your dream—not you giving charity so others can find value.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan sat with one leg crossed over the other, wearing a clean, simple white shirt with sleeves slightly rolled up. As he spoke confidently, he sipped tea from his thermos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li was their new neighbor, running a new media company. He glanced at Wang Yan’s visible tattoo but said nothing, offering no comment on Wang Yan’s blunt words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: “If I’m already offering superior compensation and my conditions are good, why should I hire you? Why not go straight to a well-known headhunting firm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already answered that. Our company’s size has no necessary connection to the outcome. Large firms and small firms both find talent. What matters most is the final candidate—not whether a big headhunting firm finds someone better than my obscure little company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And to be honest, Manager Li: before we moved, we surveyed every company in this building. Though I don’t yet know exactly who you’re hiring, I estimate your total compensation package won’t exceed 300,000 yuan—our target fee would be 50,000 to 60,000 yuan. That’s when the gap between big and small firms becomes clear: we don’t have a rich talent pool, so finding suitable candidates inevitably costs more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even so, we barely make any profit. But precisely because of that, if we do find someone, we’ll work harder. Our main goal is to build this business and accumulate experience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You could hand this job to another firm—but don’t sign an exclusive contract. Let us help you search. If we find someone suitable, you pay. If we don’t, you lose nothing—we absorb the loss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li nodded, then asked the question on his mind: “Manager Wang, you like tattoos… culture?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was young and foolish back then—just thought they looked cool. I never imagined now they’d sometimes be inconvenient, inviting misunderstandings.” Wang Yan smiled in reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether he had tattoos or not didn’t matter, but he hadn’t appeared in public for a long time, so his appearance felt somewhat novel. Of course, if possible, he’d avoid showing them—they do cause unnecessary friction. But since he’d shown them from the start, perhaps his “living father” had designed them to flesh out his image, match his personality, and align with his history. Now that everyone had seen them, he couldn’t hide them without an explanation that wouldn’t hold up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li wasn’t the first to ask this—many others had before. Genuine bosses rarely behaved like him. Yet when handling freelance jobs—whether dealing with clients or workers—the atmosphere was always harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li smiled and didn’t press further: “What you said is honest, and I accept it. I’m looking for a managing editor familiar with the market. You know, new media and traditional media are still very different…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wang Yan said, they only signed a contract with no real breach risk—whether someone was suitable ultimately depended on the employer’s judgment. If it worked, fine; if not, no big deal. Having another company help screen candidates gave them more options and more leeway—that was the client’s advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they smoothly closed a 50,000-yuan deal, now just waiting to find the right person. Wang Yan picked up his thermos and walked back with Huang Zimu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Yan, I said almost the same things you did, yet why couldn’t I close any deals? According to you, anyone willing to listen to me must have a need—why can’t I succeed? Where did I go wrong?” Huang Zimu asked, trailing behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have to read the person. Just now, Manager Li was practical and down-to-earth. So we played the naive kid—straightforward, saying exactly what we thought, even slightly mocking him, and he didn’t care. But if you’re dealing with someone who thinks highly of themselves, you must appear professional—talk about industry topics, bring up technical issues.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But your experience is still shallow—you’ve met too few people—so sometimes you speak honestly to the latter and ramble uselessly to the former. Of course, this is just a metaphor; people are complex and variable—you can’t categorize them with two sentences. But that’s the general idea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You just need to think more, meet more people, speak more—and gradually you’ll gain insight. I still say: don’t dwell on the past. If this deal falls through, move to the next. When you feel ready, go back and revisit. Embarrassment and humiliation are inevitable—don’t care too much. Later, when you look back, you’ll find it amusing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan was speaking honestly—he’d actually worked in sales, endured countless messy situations, and these were hard-won lessons, grounded in his thousand-year-long experience. He’d once been awkward, not always this composed. But since his “living father” favored him, he’d gained a psychological advantage above the world—he’d become bold, daring to risk everything, and his courage naturally grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back on his thousand years, his true transformation began when he became a thug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the new upscale office, the staff were already eating lunch in the spacious office, gazing at the winding Yongjiang River to the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company always provided meals. Previously, near the talent market, they sometimes ordered takeout or ate at nearby restaurants. Here, restaurants were farther away, so they ordered takeout every meal. But they didn’t rely solely on delivery platforms—they had other good restaurants that didn’t deliver, which was fine too. After all, their main business was freelance work; with a fifty-yuan transportation reimbursement, many were happy to pick up and deliver meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from salaries, the company’s biggest expense was food—and the meals were genuinely good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Back already? How’d the meeting go, Brother Yan? I didn’t land anything.” Zheng Qiudong asked, smiling while eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad. We closed a deal with the company downstairs for a managing editor position—50,000-yuan success fee.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wang Yan spoke, Huang Zimu had already pulled out the signed contract from his bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun had already brought them food and chopsticks and casually glanced at the contract: “Media? That 50,000-yuan fee won’t be easy to earn—you might even lose money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all about effort. Everything’s hard at first. As long as we can afford to lose, things will improve. Keep a calm mindset—don’t get anxious. Oh, today’s meal is great—raised three levels!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tomorrow morning, Qiudong and Xiao Huang leave for Hangzhou. Since we can’t properly see them off without delaying their trip, let’s just have a good lunch today as a send-off. Afternoon, you two rest, pack your bags, and tomorrow Wang Yan will take you to the airport.” Xiong Qingchun smiled, arranging it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss lady really knows how to organize things.” Zheng Qiudong praised enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just eat your food.” Xiong Qingchun shot him a glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further words, Wang Yan simply said “Safe travels, everything goes well” when dropping off Zheng Qiudong and Huang Zimu at the airport. The latter replied, “Wait for my good news,” and they parted ways—Zheng Qiudong heading to Hangzhou to begin his destined journey, expanding into a larger market and seeing a broader world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qiudong’s career progress was delayed—he arrived in Hangzhou much later—but the impact wasn’t severe. There was no need to meet certain people at a fixed time—this was the age of information networks…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing off Zheng Qiudong and returning to the company, the morning had passed. After lunch, during nap time, Wang Yan sipped tea with Xiong Qingchun in the office, chatting idly while watching the Yongjiang River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Xiong Qingchun’s office. Wang Yan, the major shareholder, didn’t even have his own office here—he didn’t need one. Though he was in the company, he had no other duties and didn’t require quiet, so he just worked alongside everyone else, which was more spacious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly sighed: “Qiudong’s gone to Hangzhou, now I’m living alone—it’s so lonely. And I’m on the north bank, far away. Boss lady, don’t you think it’d be better if I moved here? Then I wouldn’t have to commute so far—it’s exhausting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun was flipping through resumes for that afternoon’s interviews. She looked up, gazing at Wang Yan’s back as he sat by the window watching the view, her eyes drifting. She said: “If you want to move, move. Rent comes out of company funds—you’re the major shareholder, you decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right. This time, we’ll definitely find a big place. As long as we’re not extravagant, renting is cheap.” Wang Yan sipped his tea, feigning casualness: “Aren’t you inconvenienced too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I knew you had this plan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you talking about? Like I’m doing something bad? Isn’t this for your sake? Isn’t this for the company? Think about it—your daily commute is so long, we only have one car, morning traffic is terrible—it’s inconvenient! And whether I live alone in a big house or you live alone in a big house, isn’t that wasteful? Save where you can. Isn’t that right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still making excuses? Your calculations are slapping me in the face!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just say whether you’re coming. Don’t worry—I’m not going to assault you, I’m not a rogue—I’m a gentleman. Look, since we met, when have I ever laid a hand on you? Always respectful. My character is reliable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, when you put it that way…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m telling you, we’re both free spirits—bold in love and hate. You’re not decisive enough. You should learn from me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Learn how to be shameless? Learn how to be a rogue?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You clearly misunderstand me. We need to get better acquainted.” Wang Yan turned, raising an eyebrow at her. “It’s settled. I’ll contact a broker. After today’s interviews, we’ll go look at apartments.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, did I agree?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would you object?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting Wang Yan’s sincere, deep gaze, Xiong Qingchun’s heart suddenly quickened. Her eyes darted away. She lowered her head, continuing to flip through the resumes, scribbling aimlessly with her pen—finally, she said nothing in opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hear the oriole’s sweet song turn beyond the flowers, suddenly see a five-hundred-year-old love curse. Her face, gentle as spring breeze, emerald hairpin slanting beside her cloud-like hair, shy yet eager to speak, lips half-open as if about to utter a word. Her waist, supple and graceful as willow branches swaying in evening wind. I’ve seen countless women with powder and rouge—but such a beauty, I’ve never seen before…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan began singing softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Qingchun didn’t understand, but she could tell it was about a woman. There was only one woman here—so it was meant for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you humming?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never heard it before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never heard it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu opera, The Romance of the Western Chamber. It’s about Zhang Sheng, traveling for the imperial exams, passing through Pudong, staying at Pujiu Temple, meeting Cui Yingying—and falling instantly in love…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you serious? Get out, I’m busy!” Xiong Qingchun blushed and shooed him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You say one thing but mean another.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get out, get out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yan laughed heartily and strolled out, swinging lazily…\u003C\u002Fp>",2258,"2026-06-20T21:08:55.377Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b41080ba0bddf5e3924af7b708a1fc29841cda29989833de59972b1e0163fe08","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-960","from-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--chapter-958",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-the-god-of-medicine-a-journey-through-film--cover.jpg"]