78: Chapter 78 Stop touching me, let's sing a song.

In the evening.

Shen Weiyue sat in the prefab house and gave himself a harsh self-critique.

He had been a bit indulgent lately, and he felt his ability to resist temptation was getting worse; he didn't look like the model student or outstanding young cadre he used to be at all.

With just a flirtatious, lingering glance from that temptress Feng Jiayue, he couldn't help but charge into battle, struggling in the hourly-rate room for over an hour before leaving.

No matter how fit a young person is, they can't handle being worn out like this.

Looking in the mirror, Shen Weiyue made a decision: From this day forward, no more lust!

However, he had to admit, Feng Jiayue's potential was damn strong; he really had struck gold finding her.

Shen Weiyue became increasingly convinced that she had enough energy to run the online store well; after all, she had been haggling with endless enthusiasm while selecting and shipping goods that afternoon.

A message came through on mobile QQ from Ye Lingtao. Taozi said mysteriously, "Master Shen, I've got some files—Matsushima Kaede's. Want them?"

"No. The Japanese devils are still bent on our destruction; how could I fall for their insidious schemes?" Shen Weiyue replied righteously, like a sage.

Ye Lingtao was puzzled: "You son of a bitch, you weren't like this before. Why the change of heart?"

Shen Weiyue sneered, thinking to himself, Do you expect me to tell you that I have a more realistic, hands-on experience than those porno films?

As the two were chatting, they heard Manager Zhang's laughter outside the door: "Brother Little Shen, are you in?"

"I'm here." Shen Weiyue opened the door and saw Project Manager Zhang Yaoyang standing outside with a Red Hat, so he asked, "Brother Zhang, is something up?"

"Well, the matter regarding the collapse has come to an end. We agreed last time that I'd treat you to a meal. Are you free now?"

"I am free, but it's so late—is it appropriate?"

"If it's appropriate, then it's appropriate. There's no time like the present. Let's go, the three of us will go out for some barbecue and I'll show you the nightlife in Shenzhen."

Project Manager Zhang Yaoyang grabbed his shoulder without further ado, putting an arm around him and pulling him outside.

Shen Weiyue thought about it and didn't refuse, smiling and waving at his parents, who had come over upon hearing the noise: "Dad, Mom, I'm going out for a bit. Don't worry about me."

"Haha, Old Shen, you don't need to worry. I guarantee I'll bring Brother Shen back to you safe and sound."

"Leader, then I'll leave it to you!"

Shen Guofang accompanied him with a reserved smile, watching with concern as Shen Weiyue got into the Toyota SUV, which disappeared from sight a moment later.

The couple looked at each other and both sighed.

They could no longer fathom their son's destiny.

...

Red Hat drove the car expertly straight to the barbecue restaurant, and before long, the three of them were clinking glasses and drinking.

Manager Zhang looked at Shen Weiyue's demeanor and realized he didn't act like a greenhorn at all, so he finally couldn't help but ask the question on his mind: "Little Shen, are you really only nineteen?"

"Truly nineteen, I just turned it last month." Having been reborn, Shen Weiyue was still building up this body's alcohol tolerance, so he didn't chug recklessly.

"Why do I feel like you're thirty-nine?" Manager Zhang clinked glasses with him and asked again, "I heard from Little Jiang that that night, you directly shouted that the slope protection had problems and the load was too heavy. How could you know such professional things?"

"Oh, it's not some profound knowledge. I have a friend who is a safety expert..."

Shen Weiyue bluffed without changing his expression, saying he had taken photos and sent them to his friend as soon as he arrived, and that it was all the other party's assessment.

"That's impressive, to be able to tell just from photos..."

Manager Zhang exclaimed, and the Red Hat, Little Jiang, beside him said, "Boss, isn't the district holding a safety construction site observation meeting here in a few days? Why not take this opportunity to ask the expert for some guidance?"

"That's right! Brother Shen, can you help me invite the expert over? I'm worried because so many leaders are coming to the observation meeting. Although we've improved many things on the construction site these past few days, it would be troublesome if something went wrong."

Manager Zhang's eyes lit up as he looked at Shen Weiyue expectantly.

Shen Weiyue shook his head with a bitter smile and replied, "That friend of mine is in another province and has other projects recently, so it's impossible for him to come."

"Then what about taking photos and videos to ask him?"

"That is possible. Which parts do the district leaders want to see? I'll record videos tomorrow morning and go to an internet cafe to send them to him and ask."

"Why go to an internet cafe? I have internet in my office; you can just go to my office to get online."

Manager Zhang decided to try it out and decisively issued the invitation.

Shen Weiyue agreed.

After drinking for a while, Manager Zhang pressed further: "Brother Shen, don't take this the wrong way, but what level is your friend at?"

"He's a core member of the provincial expert database and has long been qualified as a national senior registered safety engineer."

"Holy crap, that's great!"

Manager Zhang wanted to keep asking how Shen Weiyue knew such a badass person, but seeing his reticence, he didn't dwell on it anymore.

The three of them ate barbecue and drank beer for a long time before calling it a night.

After getting in the car, Shen Weiyue thought they were heading back, but the steering wheel turned and they headed straight for Dongguan.

"Don't be nervous, little brother. I'm going to show you something different, some exciting entertainment." Manager Zhang, having had some alcohol, was already past caring, and seeing his confusion, he gave a lecherous chuckle.

"Are we going to a KTV?" Shen Weiyue asked indifferently.

"Damn, you know about this too? Are you really from the countryside and in a big city for the first time?" Manager Zhang was shocked.

"I haven't eaten pork, but I've seen pigs run." Shen Weiyue said, acting shy, "Brother Zhang, I'm a virgin..."

"I know, I know. Brother will guide you; just learn from me!"

Manager Zhang laughed and promised, patting his chest loudly.

...

An hour later.

Manager Zhang lit a cigarette and fell into deep thought, then looked gloomily at Little Jiang: "Damn it, does he look like a virgin to you?"

Little Jiang also looked at Shen Weiyue with an indescribable expression.

This "virgin" was like a fish in water on the scene; he played games with such skill, teasing the beauties until their eyes were lingering and hazy, constantly telling him, "Stop touching, let's sing a song," making it feel like they'd even go home with him for free.

"I don't know. Maybe there really are people who are born knowing these things?"

"Know your ass, have you had too much booze? Knowing how to gill a fish is instinct, but cutting sashimi sure as hell isn't. Look at those games he plays; some of them I've never even seen before. If he's a virgin, I'll eat shit while doing a handstand!"

"Ahem, doesn't this just go to show how outstanding Little Shen is? The more he's like this, the more it shows that the expert matter is settled."

"That makes sense. Keep an eye on things, I'm going to the Restroom."

Manager Zhang grabbed a beauty and ducked into the Restroom. Little Jiang knew exactly what was going on and vigilantly went to guard the door.

A few minutes later, Manager Zhang walked out, sweating, rubbing his waist, and seeing Shen Weiyue still playing dice, he said drunkenly, "Little brother, don't you want to play something more exciting?"

"No thanks. What time is it?" Shen Weiyue's gaze became clear, "I have things to do tomorrow, it's time to go back."

Manager Zhang was startled and thought even more highly of Shen Weiyue.

This kid had clearly been the most flirtatious and tactile just a moment ago, looking like he was on the verge of losing control, yet he instantly suppressed his desires with such ease.

Shen Weiyue was smooth and eloquent, not only adept at catering to everyone's moods but also able to quickly integrate into various situations and mingle with people. The key was his terrifyingly strong self-control.

With this kind of emotional intelligence and perseverance, he would surely achieve greatness in time.

Manager Zhang couldn't help but blurt out, "Brother, you're destined for great things!"

Shen Weiyue laughed heartily.