[{"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-45":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},231520,282,"Chapter 45 - 43: Where Does the Teaching Come From?","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Wenchuan District, on a certain street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng was holding a business card, gazing at a private mansion not far away, complete with a small garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This area must belong to a traditional luxury neighborhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly surrounded by independent Western-style houses that are two to three stories high, the road is densely lined with trees, creating a tranquil environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been standing here for a while, observing the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw a gardener trimming holly trees, a maid hanging sheets and clothes on a line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also saw a red sports car drive into the garden, and a well-proportioned woman in a white dress got out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like a pretty normal household...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s eyes flickered slightly as he muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, when he was working at the club, just as Chen Xiaohai had said, Shen Haoming quickly found him and assigned him some tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that after the sparring class that day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou had expressed his appreciation for Fang Cheng at a private gathering with the company’s major boss, wanting to invite him over to his house to enhance their relations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, the boss called Manager Li, instructing him to make sure this invitation was handled properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Li, upon receiving the order, passed the invitation task to Shen Haoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like a major effort, as if fearing that others would not want to visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng had almost forgotten about it if not for Shen Haoming mentioning it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then made an excuse, saying he had already scheduled four sparring classes that day and could not spare the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, even if he had no classes, he wouldn’t want to be what they called a ’troublesome guest’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the other party was mentally unstable and could go crazy at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, there was a language barrier, and they weren’t familiar with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just imagining such a chicken-and-duck-talking meeting scenario made Fang Cheng feel awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, unsolicited courtesies could suggest ulterior motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows if this person from Japan had any ill intentions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Haoming persistently persuaded him, even mentioning various favorable conditions offered by Manager Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such as end-of-the-month performance bonuses and annual bonuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even specifically approved 5,000 yuan for activities budget, to be used at Fang Cheng’s discretion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these suggestions indicated that they wanted to cultivate a good relationship with this important customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several rounds of persuasion and pleading, Fang Cheng, weary of it, eventually nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it definitely wasn’t for the sake of that 5,000-yuan budget but merely a matter of professional duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, Fang Cheng had been observing for about ten minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw that young lady enter the house, his doubts dissipated instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then picked up a bag of apples and bananas he had just bought and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When visiting someone’s home, one shouldn’t show up empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still upheld that custom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ringing the doorbell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the maid quickly came running, and opened the iron gate, having been hanging laundry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng introduced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid immediately smiled warmly, respectfully ushering him inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the household had been informed in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying the fruits, Fang Cheng followed the maid along a cobblestone path towards the main building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was winter, the garden was still planted with various brightly colored flowers whose names he couldn’t recall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The layout of the entire mansion was staggered, which added a touch of charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casually looking around, Fang Cheng couldn’t help but daydream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, when he had earned enough money, he too would buy such a detached villa with a garden, hire some maids, and let his mother truly enjoy life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked through the entrance door, he could see a simply styled living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furniture was sparse, and with multi-paneled floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides, the room looked very spacious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou was sitting by the window; the sunlight shining in, making his bald head particularly shiny and noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, he was talking with an assistant, seemingly giving some instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the maid bring Fang Cheng in, he quickly stood up, squeezing out a slightly stiff smile from his chubby face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Fang, welcome to my humble home!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou said loudly, striding forward and extending his right hand towards Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng, not knowing Japanese, smiled and reached out his hand as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two shook hands and exchanged pleasantries, then sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng placed the fruit on the coffee table and then sat silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou glanced at his assistant next to him, then said a sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant immediately bowed slightly towards Fang Cheng and translated:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Shijima says it’s his honor that you have graced his place, and there’s no need for you to bring gifts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng responded politely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a small token, not worthy of honor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unclear how the assistant translated this traditional Xia Country courtesy phrase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Shijima Gorou’s smile grew even more exaggerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the maid brought over ginseng tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng politely thanked her, took it, and placed it on the coffee table without drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou, however, was exceptionally enthusiastic and instructed the maid to fetch the prepared snacks from the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng quickly waved his hands to decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how different Shijima Gorou was from their first arrogant meeting, Fang Cheng guessed he must be seeking a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he turned to the assistant acting as the translator and got straight to the point:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Shijima invited me here; if there’s anything you need help with, just say it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Shijima Gorou’s smile narrowed slightly, his expression turning serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the assistant’s translation, he gradually revealed the real reason for inviting Fang Cheng:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I am from Japan, I have always admired Xia Country’s traditional martial arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My trip to East Capital is to seek out masters and learn some profound skills, but I haven’t been successful so far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, during training at the club, I met a young talent like Mr. Fang, a natural-born genius, and I was greatly impressed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Shijima Gorou paused, his eyes bright and fixated on Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I boldly ask, Mr. Fang, who is your master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant translated this inquiry, and Fang Cheng was momentarily taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t have a specific master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one must be mentioned, it would be the various coaches at the Global Elite Fighting Club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seemed inappropriate to say this, and probably no one would believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng pondered for a moment and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have practiced martial arts since childhood, neglected it during my school years, and only picked it up again in the last two years for physical conditioning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shijima Gorou did not probe further, seemingly believing his explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of reflection, he continued talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant also continued translating:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, inviting Mr. Fang here is to challenge you to an unrestricted mixed martial arts match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please be sure to exert your full strength against Mr. Shijima, who will also use his real strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Shijima Gorou took out a chequebook from his bag, picked up a pen,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and rapidly signed a cheque, sliding it toward Fang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hundred thousand yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the number on the cheque, Fang Cheng’s pupils slightly constricted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the compensation for the match. Should you get injured, Mr. Shijima will cover all medical expenses, relieving you of any worries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng hid the surprise in his eyes and looked puzzledly at Shijima Gorou:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it necessary to spend so much money just for a match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words came out, Shijima Gorou’s lips curled slightly, his face breaking into a smile again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant also immediately translated:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not much, inviting a champion sparring partner, one session is priced over fifty thousand in the market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Shijima believes you’re definitely worth the price!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1336,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.559Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","ccd4a64f0fa85e071d0faa7edc3721c3996530eca0f95c19598587ec1e661cc3","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-46","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-44",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]