[{"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-670":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},231695,282,"Chapter 670 - 363","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-670",670,"\u003Cp>Jiangbei District, Hualin Old Street, Listening Cloud Pavilion Teahouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The misty smoke veils the heavenly world outside, where mountains like fairy castles appear...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The melodious and twisting opera singing slowly flows from the phonograph, lingering in the air of the teahouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guests coming here are mostly elderly regulars, along with small groups of business people meeting up to discuss matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decoration inside exudes an old-fashioned republican-era style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furniture is all in dark-colored vintage styles, and even the wait staff wear traditional Tang suits and cheongsams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being inside is like time traveling back several decades, surrounded by a nostalgic ambiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the environment is not rundown; on the contrary, the tables and chairs, floors are all meticulously clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various vases and potted plants are arranged with perfect precision, giving off a discreet yet sophisticated vibe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, guests are few, adding to the tranquil elegance of the teahouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the \"Guilan\" private room on the second floor, a brass chandelier casts a warm yellow glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a round begonia wood table, a wide variety of tea snacks are beautifully arrayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crystal shrimp dumplings with thin skin and ample filling, the tender pink shrimp faintly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden durian pastries with distinct layers, emitting a unique sweet aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a plate of roasted goose, shiny and red from the oil, full of aromatic allure and appetite appeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng sat at the table with no refined teahouse demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding chopsticks in his left hand, he simply grabbed a piece of roast goose with his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The succulent goose skin and tender meat were stuffed whole into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cheeks puffed up, and his Adam’s apple moved up and down, chewing and swallowing quickly, as if he hadn’t eaten for three days and nights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting opposite was Xiao Shuai, watching in stunned silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he made sure to wear a brand-new black suit, with a dark blue tie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair slicked back with gel, shoes polished nearly to a mirror-like shine, appearing very formal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, today was the moment of meeting the top boss himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming, he had countless guesses about this mysterious chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he was a heroic figure who commanded respect without anger, with a powerful aura making one unable to look directly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe a cold and ruthless killer, his eyes hiding knives that could slay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he never expected the chairman in reality to be so... down-to-earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai’s mouth hung ajar, momentarily unable to close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he felt no contempt, but instead, a deeper reverence surged within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, this was not crude, but rather a simple and carefree elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real influential figures hardly need to mind others’ opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the chairman, he embodies the style of an elite who hides in plain sight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng finished the last piece of roasted goose in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then grabbed the Zisha teapot on the table, the spout aimed at his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp—gulp—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poured several big sips of hot tea down, as a way to cleanse his palate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng exhaled with satisfaction, placed down the teapot, and casually wiped the oil from his lips with a tissue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xiao Shuai still staring blankly at him, he appeared rather tranquil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, was a bit hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai jolted as if shocked, quickly bowed his body, humorously respectful smile on his face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, no problem, chairman, please feel free, continue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng picked up a toothpick, leisurely picking his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had topped off after dinner, despite the home cooking of a pressure cooker full of beef stew at noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his body’s cravings for food were far beyond ordinary, by afternoon his stomach was long empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng glanced at the nearly cleared plates, praised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This teahouse is a good choice, dim sum very authentic, especially the roast goose, just perfectly cooked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai, relieved, laughed and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Glad you like it, I was worried you wouldn’t be satisfied with the place, and specially scouted several.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng savored the lingering taste of the roast goose, tossed the toothpick into the ashtray, and turned his gaze:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Shuai...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai immediately straightened up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman, you can call my name from now on, Xiao Jianren.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jianren? Little rascal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng mused over this name, corner of his lips quirked, then returned to calmness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll call you Aren then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh, good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This title felt more intimate, naturally he had no objection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally because the name’s homophony was somewhat unpleasant, he nicknamed himself ’Xiao Shuai’ to roam the Martial World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After filling up on food and drink, Fang Cheng’s tone became serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any movement from Chen Chen lately? How does he treat you, his newly acknowledged godson?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai’s expression also turned serious, respectfully reported:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since recognizing him as my godfather, Chen Chen arranged for me a consultant position at Yuanchen Group, claiming to train me well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke, reaching up to tug the tie constricting his neck, expression showing discomfort:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m almost like a white-collar now, clocking in on time, learning corporate regulations, management wisdom from Secretary Liu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman you wouldn’t know, those words on the documents are like huge vehicle wheels, they know me, but I don’t know them, making my head spin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No clue what all this teaches for, could he really plan to hand both the Red Tiger Gang and company management to me? I always feel Chen Chen deliberately tortures me with this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai couldn’t help but complain a couple of times, but seeing Fang Cheng’s thoughtful face, quickly reined in his emotions, putting on his utmost attentiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>",943,"2026-05-29T15:13:35.798Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","5caf73421ccfc975584336d0e0337e743e356bb5c3d5a9c9ea138ed53decfd98","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-671","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-669",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]