Chapter 145: Chapter 0145: First Appearance of Special Ability_1
However, Village Chief Cheng Youtian shouted, "Wait a moment." He then turned to Zhang Bin and said, "Xiao Bin, aren’t you going to hold a celebration for the factory opening? You should also choose an auspicious day."
"There’s no need. The Weight Loss Pills I’ve developed are guaranteed to be in high demand. Besides, there’s no time like the present. Today is the most auspicious day of all," Zhang Bin declared. "Let’s start." He’d just celebrated his housewarming not long ago, and hosting another party for the factory so soon would be a waste of time and money.
And so, the factory started up just like that.
Zhang Bin stood to the side, instructing the workers on what to do. As the general manager, Xiao Fang listened carefully, knowing it was important for her to understand the process. It wasn’t high-tech or difficult work. The workers were simply responsible for packaging, boxing, and packing. Xiao Fang had already custom-ordered the boxes, bottles, and tape from various manufacturers according to Zhang Bin’s specifications. After a brief period of bustling about, the workflow smoothed out without any issues, and the workers happily learned their roles.
Most of the other workers were handling the medicinal herbs, which involved harvesting, washing, and drying them. Everyone worked with great energy, creating a picture of bustling activity.
The next day, the factory began official production.
Although they hadn’t invited any guests to celebrate, some arrived anyway. The visitors were Liu Qian, Liu Ruolan, Liu Ruomei, and Tian Bingbing. Another was the beautiful Su Man. Since she sent someone to buy his vegetables every day, she naturally knew about the factory’s opening. They all brought congratulatory plaques as gifts.
Ma Rufei also came, though he was walking awkwardly because he had tied his little ding-ding to his thigh. His construction crew was building the industrial park, so of course he knew every detail of what was happening.
As soon as he arrived, he pulled Zhang Bin aside and pleaded, "Master, you have to teach me how to pick up girls. You can’t just stand by and watch your disciple suffer like this."
"Are you short on women?" Zhang Bin said irritably. "I can’t even imagine how many innocent girls you’ve corrupted."
"Master, you don’t understand. The girls I get with are such low quality. Not a single one can compare to any of your girlfriends," Ma Rufei said dejectedly. He cast an envious glance at the group of women who looked as beautiful as Heavenly Immortals. "Master, just look! Liu Ruolan, Liu Ruomei, Xiao Fang, Tian Bingbing—which one of them isn’t as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal? What’s even more unbelievable is that I’ve been gone for just a few days, and you’ve already charmed Su Man! Do you know how many men have gone crazy trying to win her over? None of them succeeded. Faced with your skill, all I can do is kneel."
"Don’t misunderstand, Su Man isn’t my girlfriend. She’s just a client who buys the vegetables I grow on a regular basis," Zhang Bin explained.
"Master, stop trying to fool me. My eyes still work. The way Su Man looks at you is different. You two definitely have something special going on. You must have slept together," Ma Rufei insisted.
"You beast! Don’t shout! It’ll be bad if someone hears you," Zhang Bin grew flustered. He had experienced Ma Rufei’s blabbermouth before. He knew that even though there was nothing between him and Su Man, Ma Rufei’s nonsense could cause Liu Ruolan and Xiao Fang to misunderstand.
"Master, what are you afraid of? With your Miraculous Abilities, they won’t get jealous," Ma Rufei said nonchalantly before begging again. "Master, you have to teach me how to charm top-tier beauties! How can I get them to willingly sleep with me? Once we’re in bed, it’s a done deal. With my abilities in that department, I can definitely conquer them..."
Zhang Bin finally managed to escape the beastly Ma Rufei’s pestering and went to greet his guests. Strictly speaking, there was only one true guest: Su Man. The others were all old friends of Zhang Bin, practically co-hosts themselves.
As expected, Liu Ruolan found Su Man’s presence strange. She pulled Zhang Bin aside to ask for an explanation. Afterwards, she smiled. "So that’s how it is. I thought you’d managed to snag another beauty."
"Of course not! How could I?" Beads of sweat formed on Zhang Bin’s forehead.
"Husband, don’t be nervous. I believe you," Liu Ruolan said with a giggle. "Actually, I was asking for Xiao Fang."
Believe you? As if. Zhang Bin thought, but of course, he didn’t say it aloud.
Soon after, Zhang Bin hosted a banquet for them. Surrounded by all these beautiful women, he was completely dazzled, while Ma Rufei could only look on with an envious expression. They began to discuss how to market the Rufei Slimming Medicine. Ma Rufei and Su Man were both seasoned business owners, and they offered several valuable suggestions. Liu Qian also pitched in with a few ideas.
Meanwhile, Tian Bingbing and Liu Ruomei were ferociously devouring cucumbers. As martial artists, they could sense the faint Spiritual Energy within them, which was beneficial for their cultivation. Although Zhang Bin had agreed to provide Liu Ruomei with Spiritual Water for her cultivation, the supply wasn’t unlimited. As a result, she had only reached the Rushing Pulse Realm, having just cleared her first meridian, but she was already quite satisfied.
After the meal, the guests began to take their leave.
Before she left, Tian Bingbing pulled Zhang Bin aside and pouted, "Didn’t you say you were going to stay at East Lake Residence? Why haven’t you ever visited?"
Could Bingbing have fallen for me so quickly? Is she dropping a hint? Zhang Bin was both shocked and excited. He said, "I was afraid of bothering you."
"How would you be bothering me?" Tian Bingbing asked, astonished.
"Alright then, I’ll find some time to come live with you," Zhang Bin said with a mischievous grin.
Tian Bingbing blushed and shot him a look. "Don’t make jokes like that. You’d be in big trouble if I took you seriously."
Is she saying she’d be angry, or that she’s looking forward to it? Zhang Bin’s mind was a muddle, but it wasn’t the right time to ask. He’d have to figure it out later.
Before Su Man left, she also pulled Zhang Bin to one side. She lowered her voice and said shyly, "Xiao Bin, the vegetables you cultivate are truly miraculous. I’ve been eating them every day and I feel so much more energetic, and my skin has gotten better. Also... I feel like... that area has gotten a little bigger. You see... when can you check it for me?"
Zhang Bin naturally said he would check for her as soon as possible. How could he refuse such a selfless act of helping someone in need?
Liu Ruolan likewise pulled him aside. "Come to the company early tomorrow morning. We’re starting sales of our Weight Loss Pills. Also, what would you like for dinner tomorrow night? So I can prepare." Clearly, she was inviting him to spend an evening alone together, perhaps because the perceived threat from Su Man had spurred her into action.
What was even more outrageous was Liu Ruomei. She first asked Zhang Bin for a small bottle of Spiritual Water. Then, her attitude did a complete one-eighty, and she said angrily, "Zhang Bin, you Big Bad Egg! Having my sister and Xiao Fang isn’t enough for you? You had to go and seduce Su Man too?"
"What are you talking about? You’re wrongly accusing me!" Zhang Bin said with an aggrieved expression.
"Don’t try to deny it. I can see it. You two are getting a little too close," Liu Ruomei said with conviction. "Let me tell you something. My cultivation of the Pure Heart Mystique has been successful, and I can read people’s thoughts. While I can’t read yours yet, I read Su Man’s thoughts. You’ve touched her breasts!"
Zhang Bin was completely dumbfounded.