Chapter 271: Chapter 271 Invitation_1
Hearing Li Guowei’s words, Zhang Bin and Chen Qiang couldn’t help but snicker.
Ye Fei thought to himself, these three people, are still the same as ever.
A dog can’t change its habit of eating shit.
Such trash, comparable to ants, Ye Fei really couldn’t be bothered with them and he turned to leave.
But these three, not having had their fun, weren’t about to let Ye Fei go so easily.
"Eh? Ye Fei, why the rush, old friend? Shouldn’t we chat a bit more when we meet? You’re too indifferent."
"That’s right, we told you, the management of Tianbao Zhai are all old acquaintances of ours. Your job issue, we can resolve with just a word. Why the rush?"
"What’s this? Judging by your tone, you seem to doubt our capabilities."
The few of them took turns speaking, and finally, Li Guowei began to show off with a proud face.
"Brother, I’m now the marketing department manager at Baishi Group. Do you know who owns Tianbao Zhai? The Bai Family! You should understand the implications, shouldn’t you?"
"Also, let me tell you about old Zhang and old Chen, they are doing very well, too. They’re both middle managers in multinational corporations. They were invited here today to attend the event. They are the honored guests today."
"With the three of us here, your job search, that bit of trivial matter, is it even an issue?"
Ye Fei had heard enough and explained, "You’re mistaken, I’m not here to find a job."
"Then what are you here for?"
Zhang Bin thought for a moment.
"Brother, you aren’t here to scam, are you?"
With that, Zhang Bin said laughingly to the other two.
"I heard that lately in Tianhe City there’s a group of people who specifically look for newly opened shops or those holding events to beg. If they don’t get money, they shamelessly loiter at the storefront and won’t leave."
"Some even go as far as blocking wedding car processions. I mean, how hateful and shameless is that lot!"
The other two nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
They then proceeded to earnestly advise Ye Fei.
"Ye Fei, we’re not trying to criticize you. Yes, you have indeed been kicked out of the family and become disabled. But you can’t live by doing such despicable things, it’s too embarrassing!"
"Exactly, you should take a lesson from those with disabilities who remain determined. When you’re down and out, you can’t just do anything. You have to have at least a bit of a moral baseline. If you don’t even have that, we really can’t help you."
Their words were ostensibly earnest, but the gleam in their eyes and the arch of their brows conveyed endless schadenfreude.
"Let me tell you, nobody has a smooth sail in life. We three also faced difficulties after graduation, but didn’t we all pull through? Aren’t we all doing well now?"
"How about this, you have a disability, so don’t work too hard. In a while, I’ll talk to the manager of Tianbao Zhai, and arrange the easiest job for you, like cleaning the toilets."
"Let’s start from the bottom, as long as you’re willing to work step by step, the toilets of Baishi Group’s headquarters will eventually be yours!"
The three burst into laughter.
Then, they each took out an invitation.
"See this? The Bai Family’s invitation. This is not just a mere invitation. It’s a symbol of status and position, the key to the gathering places of the upper-class!"
"Kid, although you’ll never climb to this step in your lifetime, knowing that you have such excellent friends can still boost your confidence. Hahaha!"
Ye Fei paid no attention to these clowns, but he was somewhat confused when he saw the invitations in their hands.
"Why is your invitation so small?"
Ye Fei clearly remembered that his own invitation, which was in his chest pocket, was of a larger size, sixteen folds, and even had gold trimming.
Yet these people’s invitations were only thirty-two folds and the cover was simply written with the words "Invitation" in brush script, without any gold trim, looking very plain.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qiang laughed.
"Come on, all invitations are the same size, how big do you want? It’s not a calendar! You really are a country bumpkin!"
As Li Guowei was with Baishi Group, he knew a bit more about the inside story.
"Ah, Director Chen. You are actually wrong about that. The sizes of the invitations really aren’t all the same."
"Oh? Is that so?"
"Hmm. The ones we’re holding are third-class invitations, the most common kind."
"There’s another type that’s the same size as ours, but in a nicer design. Those are second-class invitations, a bit higher in level."
"A first-class invitation is different in size from ours, twice as big. The level is higher too, and those are for inviting the big bosses of major corporations."
"Lastly, there’s the highest level, the special invitation. I heard that the writing and the borders are gilded!"
"Those who are qualified to receive the special invitation, there are less than ten people throughout Qingyun State! You all know what kind of status those people have, no need for me to explain."
Zhang Bin and Chen Qiang nodded in sudden realization: "So that’s how it is!"
Li Guowei pulled the conversation back.
"However, brothers, for people of our age to get a third-class invite, that’s already pretty impressive. Compared to some people, that’s worlds apart!"
Their meaningful looks fell on Ye Fei once again.
"Alright, let’s not just stand around foolishly."
"Ye Fei, you come in with us too. Once we see the manager, we’ll get your issue sorted out."
The four approached the entrance.
Zhang Bin and the others took out their invitations in turn and handed them over.
When it was Ye Fei’s turn, Zhang Bin looked up at the security guard and said, "This is my servant, he doesn’t need an invitation, right?"
The security guard looked at Ye Fei and nodded dismissively, "Go on in."
But Ye Fei stood still and calmly clarified, "I’m nobody’s servant, I was invited by your boss."
With that, he reached into his chest pocket and pulled out the red and brilliantly golden invitation.
