[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-17":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231492,282,"Chapter 17 - 15: Freestyle Fighting Champion","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>In the afternoon, just past one o'clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng was not in the training venue where he should have been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he had put on a blue suit, holding a stack of advertising flyers, standing in front of gate 7 of the mall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd around him was bustling and endless, all there for shopping and entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey there, brother, interested in learning Kung Fu? It strengthens your body and is essential for home defense...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He occasionally shouted out advertisements and handed out flyers, promoting combat classes to passing males.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just a few words into his spiel, he would be met with refusals and waves of hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interestingly, quite a few young women chose to stay and listen patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seemed that their intention to strike up a conversation was greater than buying the classes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some bold girls even went as far as to request his personal contact information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng maintained a polite smile on his face, but his forehead was covered with cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt that the work in the marketing department was simply not meant for normal people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If given a choice, he would prefer to do 1000 push-ups to avoid the current awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How awkward was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like telling a not-so-funny joke a hundred times in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day before yesterday, Fang Cheng approached his supervisor, expressing his desire to gain experience in different positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Qiu didn't mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key issue was the department's lack of staff; a transfer would definitely stir up personnel issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he told Fang Cheng to find Manager Li and submit an application report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the report was even completed, Manager Li had already called him in for a talk at noon today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation started off quite amicably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As usual, he gave some encouragement, saying things like \"work hard, the company won't let down good employees.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Manager Li hinted to Fang Cheng that he could stay on permanently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he performed well, he'd be promoted to deputy head of the department next year, and possibly even become a supervisor a few years later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng was non-committal and did not express an opinion on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The supervisor's empty promises were too far away, and the salary of a deputy wasn't much higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, having the opportunity to get a promotion and a raise was definitely a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Manager Li seemed to be in a good mood, Fang Cheng then took the opportunity to request a job rotation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li pondered for a moment and said it could be considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Fang Cheng needed to first prove his capability at a new position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, he was transferred from the logistics department to the marketing department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the crowd swarming around, Fang Cheng sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but wonder, did Manager Li mishear him, or did he do this on purpose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wantong Mall has been running a lottery event these past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as one spends enough inside the mall, they can go to the organizers to exchange for gifts and participate in the lottery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prizes include refrigerators, televisions, and even the latest fashionable home computers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, even though it's not a weekend or holiday, it still attracts a large crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Fang Cheng's task is to recruit a batch of new students to boost the club's year-end performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are many competitors in the industry with similar ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ones running yoga classes, dance classes, wellness centers, and gyms upstairs all emerged in full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since its opening half a year ago, Wantong Mall had been quite deserted, with educational institutions occupying half the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the mall's management is hosting an event to attract clientele, everyone naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost every high-traffic area has competitors distributing flyers and advertisements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The club had also fought hard to secure this prime location next to gate 7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, could you come help us, please?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sweet voice floated into his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng turned around and saw two ladies in OL uniforms waving at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a table set up at the entrance, along with a few advertisement display racks that were yet to be properly assembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are colleagues from the marketing department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng responded decisively and felt relieved immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, doing anything else feels more comfortable than just standing around distributing flyers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He secured the display rack and posted up the promotional posters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dusting off his palms, Fang Cheng scanned the pictures and text on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first two posters mainly introduced the club's environment, faculties, and courses, as well as related promotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last poster featured a portrait of a fighting star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the full-bodied muscular figure, the eyes were sharp and piercing, as if tangible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the right, there was an extremely eye-catching headline:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fighting King Zheng Haokang will visit our club on December 17. Stay tuned!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below was a large section of text introducing the biography and achievements of this sports star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Wenchuan District, East City. Sanda King, Olympic Boxing champion, and two-time National Free Combat Champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later transferred to KFC, and successfully won the lightweight belt, becoming the first Xia Country boxer to be crowned champion in a top-level global fighting competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before fame, he had trained at Global Elite Fighting Club for a period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the club management often uses his story as a gold-lettered signboard to attract students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is said that inviting him for this coaching session cost over one hundred thousand yuan, many students have already paid in advance to book the sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Brother Cheng, for helping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A female colleague handed him a cup of hot water with a slightly flushed face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another female colleague also showed her eagerness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng, you must be tired. Take a seat for a while, we're not in a hurry to distribute flyers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women surrounded Fang Cheng, chattering incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One moment they showed concern, the next they complained about the stingy manager, suggesting that a change of position should come with a higher salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng sipped the hot water while casually chatting with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his attention was entirely on that last poster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes fixed on the heroic face of the fighting champion, his thoughts surging like tides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng had always hoped to witness higher and broader horizons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this involved the power levels of the entire world, and also related to the ultimate limits he could achieve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If... there were no extraordinary powers...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A world-class fighting champion would mean standing at the peak of human physical capabilities, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng's eyes flickered slightly, pondering secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps only by closely observing and battling with a true top-tier expert could he find the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the date, there was still over half a month left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must intensify his training and make preparations to seize this rare opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight thought, the panel appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng gazed at all the skills he currently possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Speed Reading lv1 (36\u002F250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Concentration lv1 (81\u002F250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cooking Skill lv0 (52\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cleaning lv0 (90\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Boxing lv1 (41\u002F250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Push-ups lv1 (1\u002F250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Deep Squat lv0 (65\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lifting Leg lv0 (0\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep Squat and Cleaning skills are close to a breakthrough, and by then he should be able to add points and further improve his physical attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prisoner's Six Arts, progressing at a normal pace, should also achieve full unlocking within twenty days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the most important thing is to learn other combat skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the opponent is a mixed martial arts competitor, a free combat champion...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a querying voice suddenly interrupted Fang Cheng's thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me, can studying this strengthen and condition the body?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1295,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.559Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","d5faa16a6f9132708ec14648f9507edb80b9492ce4c3bbff0fb76da41ef17c44","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-18","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-16",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]