564 Chapter 564 - Be a Little More Proactive (1/2)

”Then, are you gonna be hiring someone or not?” Gu Fei scratched his head.

Svelte Dancer looked at him contemptuously. ”Why are you being so passionate for? Do you have some sort of relationship with him? Are you thinking of earning commission from yours truly right here?”

”Who's thinking of earning commission?!” Gu Fei was affronted. ”My comrade Eternal Dominion's situation is slightly dire. He's playing this game and using his good kung fu skills to earn some extra dollars by PKing people. I just mean that we can help him out a little; what commission nonsense are you spouting about?”

”Are you for real?” Svelte Dancer was all confused.

Gu Fei nodded his head, his expression all somber.

Vast Lushness was skeptical, however. ”Why is he still playing this game if he's in a dire situation?” The cost of the equipment to play Parallel World was not cheap, so anyone who was in the state of destitute that Gu Fei was describing should be unable to afford it at all.

”Well, he placed all his eggs in one basket, you know? He truly can't find any job in the real world,” Gu Fei explained.

”Is that so? Then, aren't you in a similar situation?” Svelte Dancer asked. She knew that the two men were the same sort of people.

”My… My situation's a little better,” Gu Fei hedged.

”And why is that?” Svelte Dancer pressed.

”Uhh… Because I have more relatives.” Gu Fei figuratively wiped sweat off his forehead. Everything simply could not be explained in one sitting if they were to really dissect why his family was wealthy and Eternal Dominion's was not. They would have to look back in the annals of history and traced all the way to the rules that the two families had and some of the changes made respectively, as well as the opportunities present… It was really complex! Gu Fei did not have a good grasp of the matter himself, so all he could do was make up a simple excuse.

”Oh, you depend on familial aid to survive…” It was clear that Svelte Dancer had misunderstood what Gu Fei meant by 'more relatives.'

”Uh… sure…” Gu Fei thought about it but was still too lazy to give a proper explanation.

”Then, call Eternal Dominion over. He sounds so pitiful.” Svelte Dancer was inundated with compassion.

”Okay.” Gu Fei quickly sent a message over to Eternal Dominion. He originally thought that poor boy would be elated, but who would have guessed that the reply he got was very awkward?

”What? Another job? I'm quite busy right now, and I don't think that I can find the time to head over to where you are! Where are you, anyway?”

”Baishi City,” Gu Fei answered dutifully.

”Baishi City? That's way too far. It's gonna take me so much time going back and forth! How much am I getting? We'll talk about this more if its cost efficient!”

Gu Fei felt utterly choked. They had not seen each other for several days, but from the tone of the brat, he seemed to be doing quite well for himself, and his days were spent in a rather fulfilling way. Just as he was wondering how he should reply to this message, Svelte Dancer saw the change in Gu Fei's expression and quickly asked, ”How is it? Have you gotten a hold of him yet?”

”He seems to be rather busy recently as his business in-game is picking up.” Gu Fei was able to remain composed, not feeling unhappy despite the cold response from someone he had passionately advocated moments ago. After all, he did introduce Eternal Dominion to the job of a professional gamer in hopes that he needed not live in abject poverty while practicing kung fu. He felt a sense of pride and satisfaction when he heard how Eternal Dominion was thriving.

”So, is he coming or not?” Svelte Dancer pressed on.

”It doesn't matter if he's coming or not; you've still got me here, right?” Gu Fei tried to laugh it off.

”Are you sick?” Svelte Dancer scorned.

Gu Fei laughed it off, not explaining further.

Just as they were in a state of limbo over what to do with the matter at hand, it was unknown just what was going on with Eternal Dominion as he suddenly sent a message. ”Ha ha! Oh, it seems that I have nothing happening these few days; I guess I'll make a trip over. Baishi City, is it?”

”Yes!” Gu Fei wiped off his cold sweat. He wondered if the kid had actually stated he did not want to do it before so as to intentionally raise his status by making himself sound busy. It seemed that, over the last few days, the man had learned to be shrewd businessman.

”I won't be able to make it today, but I should arrive tomorrow,” Eternal Dominion said.

”Are you sure tomorrow is fine?” Gu Fei asked. Luori City was a good distance away from Baishi City, and the amount of time Eternal Dominion was able to spend online was not too long as well.

”No problem. I'm currently at Linshui City's harbor, and it's not too far from Linyin City. Isn't Baishi City just right next to it?” Eternal Dominion replied.

”That's good, then. I'll see you tomorrow,” Gu Fei said.

After sending that message, he turned to Svelte Dancer. ”He's coming over tomorrow.”

”Who?” Svelte Dancer was lost.

”Eternal Dominion.”

Svelte Dancer apparently thought that they were past this topic, never even considering that they would revisit it a few seconds after, so she was perplexed. ”Didn't you say that he's busy and can't make it?”

”He suddenly said that he's coming.” Gu Fei was helpless.