[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-god-level-youth":3,"chapter-urban-god-level-youth-urban-god-level-youth-chapter-125":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Urban God-level Youth",{"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},1891155,2515,"Chapter 125 Obstructed","urban-god-level-youth-chapter-125",125,"\u003Cp>The front desk receptionist asked curiously, \"May I ask what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao responded, \"I'd like to speak to the person in charge here about renting a store.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The receptionist paused, gave him a glance, and said, \"Sir, please wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she went into the company to notify the leadership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another receptionist looked at him with curiosity in her eyes. He appeared to be only about twenty years old — renting a store?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he even know how much the stores here cost? Judging by his attire, he didn't look like someone wealthy at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the receptionist came out and said to Qin Hao, \"Hello, please follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" Qin Hao followed the receptionist into the Xing'an Real Estate Management Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the receptionist's guidance, he arrived at the manager's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the office were two people, a slightly overweight middle-aged man sitting in the office chair, with a young and beautiful woman standing beside him — presumably his secretary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bringing Qin Hao inside, the receptionist said, \"Mr. Manager, the person has been brought in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man lifted his head for a glance and frowned slightly, \"Is this the guy you mentioned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the manager's reaction, the receptionist became somewhat afraid, unsure of how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao spoke up, \"What's the matter, Mr. Li? Do you think I don't have the means to rent a store?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Guangfu felt even more annoyed when he heard that, as there was no hint of flattery in Qin Hao's tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, those who come here to rent stores would speak to him humbly and fawningly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Guangfu said with a cold voice, \"All the stores here have already been rented out. You should look elsewhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao understood his meaning upon hearing those words. Li Guangfu simply did not respect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since there was no shortage of people wanting to rent the stores here, he could afford to be choosy and not lease to Qin Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people even had to secretly treat him to meals and offer him benefits to get a chance to rent here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao's expression also cooled, \"Is this how you do business, Mr. Li?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Guangfu retorted, \"I don't need a brat to teach me how to do my business. You're no longer needed. Just hurry her away,\" the latter part directed at the front desk receptionist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Li Guangfu's words, the receptionist's face changed immediately, \"Mr. Li, I... I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What 'I'? Just pack your things and leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao looked uncomfortable, his eyes narrowing slightly as he stared at Li Guangfu, \"Mr. Li, you'd better remember your words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned around and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Guangfu snorted coldly, just a young brat making bold claims.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Xing'an Real Estate Management Company, Qin Hao did not get into the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the receptionist came out with red eyes, but she didn't look bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Qin Hao still standing by the elevator, she was surprised and lowered her head without speaking to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao pressed the elevator button and then spoke to her, \"I'm sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly felt a bit guilty; if it hadn't been for him, the girl wouldn't have lost her job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Si felt much better upon hearing his words and managed a faint smile as she said, \"It's not really much to do with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I first arrived, Li Guangfu tried to coerce me into doing those things. I refused, and he's held a grudge ever since.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could such scum become a manager?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao and she walked into the elevator together. He asked, \"Where do you plan to go now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Si considered for a moment before replying, \"I'll keep looking for a job. Life in Jianghai City is so expensive; without a job, I might end up on the streets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao asked, \"What university did you graduate from? What was your major?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with Qin Hao for a while, Nie Si felt less sorrowful and replied, \"Just an ordinary second-tier university, majoring in Human Resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many years have you been working?\" Qin Hao noted she looked around 26 or 27, with above-average looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Li Guangfu wouldn't have tried to take advantage of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Si was curious as to why he asked in such detail, \"I've been working for over three years. I was with a company for three years and then it went bankrupt, so I ended up here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao nodded slightly; from the conversation, he could tell that Nie Si was quite decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it been someone else, they probably wouldn't have even acknowledged him, let alone talked this much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao said, \"I'm in need of an assistant. Would you like to give it a try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Si paused before replying, \"If you're offering because you feel guilty, I really appreciate it, but you don't have to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao didn't expect her to answer this way. By now, the elevator had reached the ground floor, and the two stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, Qin Hao said, \"You know I came here looking to rent a store for business. I'm still studying, so I don't have a lot of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really do need an assistant, and I think you're quite good. I'd like for you to try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Si considered his words for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao continued, \"What's your monthly salary here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three thousand five hundred, food and accommodations not included.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao commented, \"That's quite low. Is it enough to get by in Jianghai City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Si looked a bit embarrassed, \"I barely make ends meet sharing a rental with a classmate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao proposed, \"I'll offer you five thousand per month. Why don't you try working with me for now, what do you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Si hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Without a job and without a salary, surviving in Jianghai City was indeed tough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao smiled, \"Then from now on, you're my assistant. Let's continue to look for a store together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, I still don't know your name, boss. My name's Nie Si.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm Qin Hao. As for the employment contract, give me your contact information and I'll have someone from the legal department reach out to you tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Si asked curiously, \"Mr. Qin, you have your own company, so why are you out here yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao explained, \"My company is back in my hometown. I don't have one in Jianghai City yet. I'm planning to open a branch here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved to hear his response, Nie Si thought that having a company meant a secure salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, companies registered with the state departments can be checked online—she'll check it out when she gets back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao took Nie Si out of Xing'an Square and across to Xinshang Square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had visited these squares a few days ago, and after several days of consideration, he had settled on this location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he couldn't secure the spot in Xing'an Square, and thinking of Li Guangfu still irked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day would come when such a short-sighted person with no vision would regret their actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving at Xinshang Square, Qin Hao set his sights on a rather large store, which was several hundred square meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn't secure the store in Xing'an Square, he could only consider this one for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Nie Si's assistance, he came to the Xinshang Real Estate Management Company.\u003C\u002Fp>",1245,"2026-06-10T07:14:19.655Z",1,"novelbin.me","c2aaa492ea345b1f4e3d4e856ec57e6229197dc96ab6719943c3c94a5be55ae2","urban-god-level-youth-chapter-546","urban-god-level-youth-chapter-545",1372,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-god-level-youth-cover.jpg"]