[{"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-343":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},231418,282,"Chapter 343 - 232","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-343",343,"\u003Cp>Afternoon on the glazed old street, several old brands’ signboards hung high, their shop banners gently swaying in the breeze, enticing customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the Jugu Pavilion’s entrance, people came and went, occasionally a few tourists would stop, curiously looking at the antique treasures inside the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a yellow-green taxi slowly arrived, steadily stopping at the shop’s entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car door opened, and Fang Cheng stepped out with an old-fashioned travel bag in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the gilded words on the plaque, somewhat faded yet still exuding an ancient charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he slightly nodded, muttering to himself, \"This is the place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping into the shop, the entire store was dimly lit, the decor styled in an elegant antique manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several yellowed lights hung from the carved wooden ceiling, casting light upon the shelves filled with antiques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Porcelain, paintings, jade items—various objects, dazzling and brimming with a sense of wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fang Cheng had no interest in admiring them, immediately heading straight for the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the counter stood a young clerk, holding a soft cloth and wiping a blue and white porcelain vase, asking without looking up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, what would you like to see?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone carried a hint of indifference, his peripheral glance just briefly scanning Fang Cheng, noticing his simple and plain attire, then paying no further attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng wasn’t annoyed, calmly stating:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m looking for Xu Sanduo, please inform him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerk’s hand paused, raising his eyes to reassess him, a look of astonishment appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wondering internally how this plainly-dressed guest could possibly know the owner, he casually replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The boss usually isn’t here, do you have any business with him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, an elderly manager stepped from the inner room upon hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly the store manager of this antique shop, he wore a pair of reading glasses, his eyes behind the lenses reflecting a certain shrewdness. First, he warmly greeted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, welcome, we have plenty of good items here, feel free to take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After briefly stopping his gaze on Fang Cheng, he cautiously added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re here to consign items, feel free to take them out if you can, and I’ll inspect them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from Fang Cheng’s plain attire and strong build, he might’ve mistaken him as someone involved in tomb raiding, seeing him as unsavory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng glanced around the store again, calmly repeating:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here to see Xu Sanduo, ask him to come talk to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon these words, the manager’s smile momentarily froze, quickly deflecting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, our boss generally isn’t in the shop. Why don’t you leave a contact, and I’ll have him reach out when he returns?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excuse was almost identical to that of the previous clerk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Fang Cheng nodded, his demeanor still composed, slowly replying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then could you kindly inform him now, tell your boss the person from the woods recently is here to see him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of astonishment flashed in the manager’s eyes, hesitated a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fang Cheng’s firm attitude, he didn’t wish to outright reject him, thus turned and slowly headed towards the back hall, seemingly to make a call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng then stood firmly in place, quietly waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few clerks around him sneakily observed him, whispering amongst themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is this? So bold, wanting to see our boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One clerk whispered, eyes full of doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, dressed so ordinarily, doesn’t seem like someone who could speak to the boss, might be here to cause trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another clerk agreed, shaking his head as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps he’s some relative of the boss, otherwise why dare approach so directly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet another clerk lowered his voice, casting a different speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone spoke in turns, deeply curious about Fang Cheng’s identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in this glazed old street, and even within the entire antique trading circle, Xu Sanduo was a renowned name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumor had it that he had wide connections, able to navigate both the underworld and the legitimate side effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who usually associated with him were either powerful business tycoons arriving in luxury cars, or formidable figures so intimidating they walked with an air of authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone coming to discuss business with Xu Sanduo typically came with a group of bodyguards, surrounded by an impressive entourage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All except this person here, alone, plainly dressed, carrying an old travel bag, arriving just by taxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This huge contrast made it difficult for the clerks to associate Fang Cheng with someone who could connect with Xu Sanduo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder they were secretly discussing, full of suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Fang Cheng seemed to ignore them all, still standing gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the clerks’ quiet chatter, suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed from the back hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, a chubby man appeared, speedily running, as if chased by a fierce beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clerks focused their attention, realizing it was Xu Sanduo, who usually maintained a certain imposing stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the person huffing and puffing behind him, it was the manager who had run out earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Hero, finally you’re here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Sanduo shouted eagerly, his voice brimming with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fellow was clearly hiding out back earlier, avoiding guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a few strides, he reached Fang Cheng, saying excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ever since we parted, I’ve been longing daily and nightly, restless even in sleep, just hoping you’d visit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you’re here, the weight in my heart is finally lifted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the store being full of subordinates, his face was filled with an exceptionally warm smile, his eyes nearly squinting shut.\u003C\u002Fp>",926,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.898Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","10fe14538b331c3c5969913ce78781d72c32933f730a27fec9b26134b021a225","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-344","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-342",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]