C297 Random Mission Acting Tycoon

"Yeah, Lin Dong, you're quite the catch, managing to sweep our class beauty off her feet!"

"We all ought to take a page out of your book!"

"Lin Dong, what's your job? It must be something special to impress the class beauty!"

"Come on, tell us!"

The crowd turned to Lin Dong with a buzz of excitement.

Some were there just for the thrill of it.

But many were goading Lin Dong, eager to hear about his job and gauge his earnings.

After all, those who could make it to the reunion were doing fairly well for themselves.

It was a chance for comparison. If Lin Dong's job didn't measure up, they could feel a bit better about their own status.

Becoming Zhang Xinrui's boyfriend might be out of reach for them, but outshining Lin Dong at work would be satisfying!

Most of the male alumni shared Chung Xiong's sentiments, albeit less intensely.

With all eyes on him, Lin Dong was inwardly resigned.

He had no desire to be the focus, yet everyone was relentless.

After a brief pause, he shared, "I'm an employee at one of Lin's Group subsidiaries, currently working as a marketing intern assistant. My monthly salary is 3,000 yuan."

This response had been rehearsed with Zhang Xinrui at a family gathering.

It came out sounding quite natural!

The revelation of Lin Dong's job caused a moment of silence to sweep over the crowd.

They were astonished.

Lin Dong was so unremarkable, earning a mere 3,000 yuan a month.

They, having struggled in the workforce since graduation, were earning at least seven or eight thousand to start.

Despite Lin's Group's renown in Jiangyang City, it was just one of many employers.

A simple market intern assistant earning only three thousand yuan a month hardly merited their attention!

Their gazes shifted to Zhang Xinrui, wondering what she saw in Lin Dong.

Was it his good looks?

What's the value of being handsome?

Zhang Xinrui's eyes briefly darted around.

She had brought Lin Dong here to pose as her boyfriend, mainly to fend off the advances of other interested guys.

Zhang Xinrui didn't want Lin Dong to speak so casually about his job. At the moment, she felt a bit uneasy. He hadn't explained things clearly, yet Lin Dong had naively blurted out everything he'd said during the family gathering. Back then, it was just family, and Zhang Xinrui had only wanted Lin Dong to make do for the time being, claiming that any job would suffice.

But now, at the class reunion, Lin Dong was her boyfriend in name, and deep down, she hoped he would make her proud. To her dismay, Lin Dong had completely upended her expectations. Zhang Xinrui clenched her teeth, wishing she could knock some sense into him, but she restrained herself. Her displeasure was evident, and her classmates misinterpreted her reaction, thinking she was embarrassed by Lin Dong's job.

Chung Xiong seized the opportunity to speak up, "Haha, so Lin Dong, you're a junior employee?" He went on, "A monthly salary of 3,000 yuan is a bit low, don't you think? How about coming to work for my company? I'll offer you a 5,000 yuan salary. With my support, it'll be easy for you to get a raise in the future."

"Brother Xiong, you're so generous!" someone exclaimed.

"From a monthly salary of three thousand to five thousand, that's a significant jump!" another added.

"Lin Dong, you should take the offer!" urged a third.

"Absolutely, it's like a rapid promotion!" chimed in another.

"Man, I'm jealous! Haha!" laughed another.

The classmates at the reunion all chimed in, each suggesting that Lin Dong was getting a great deal. Chung Xiong wore a smug smile, feeling that Lin Dong should be grateful to him. For Chung Xiong, offering a two-thousand yuan raise was a mere trifle, but for a junior employee like Lin Dong, it was an incredible surprise.

However, offering a five-thousand yuan salary was no big deal to Chung Xiong; actually facilitating a promotion was another matter. Now that Lin Dong and Zhang Xinrui were in a relationship, Chung Xiong could easily leverage Lin Dong to get closer to Zhang Xinrui and flaunt his wealth.

In light of Lin Dong's perceived incompetence, there was a chance Zhang Xinrui might reconsider and warm up to him. The very thought was exhilarating for Chung Xiong, who was lost in his daydreams. He anticipated Lin Dong's tearful expression of gratitude.

As Chung Xiong waited, Lin Dong, with a smile, declined, "No, I prefer my current job. It offers more freedom." Chung Xiong's eyes narrowed in surprise at Lin Dong's refusal.

He then adopted a condescending tone, "Young people shouldn't just chase after freedom and pleasure. If you don't work hard while you're young, you'll regret it when you're old and have no support. Lin Dong, you'd be wise to reconsider my offer."

"Yeah, Lin Dong, Brother Xiong is looking out for you. A bright future is practically guaranteed!" chimed in another.

"You should accept quickly. We'd be lucky to stumble upon such an opportunity!" added someone else.

"Brother Xiong is all about loyalty! Stick with him, and you won't lose out," another voice encouraged.

"Just go and thank Brother Xiong already!" urged the crowd at the gathering.

Lin Dong remained unfazed by their clamor, not swayed in the slightest.

Seeing Lin Dong's resolve, Chung Xiong's expression turned sour. "Lin Dong, if you won't agree, I won't push you. But don't come to regret it. This is a golden opportunity! If you come back to me later, I won't make it so easy for you to join my company," he warned. Though his tone was even, the underlying threat was clear and unpleasant to hear.

Lin Dong gave him a glance and responded coolly, "No need."

He was fully aware of Chung Xiong's intentions. The man clearly aimed to belittle others to elevate himself, with Lin Dong as his target, hoping to use the opportunity to boost his own status. Unfortunately for Chung Xiong, Lin Dong's current standing and worth were far beyond what Chung Xiong could offer. To Lin Dong, Chung Xiong was nothing more than an ant.

Would any sensible person concern themselves with the threats of an ant?

The answer was a resounding no!

Chung Xiong could see that Lin Dong was unyielding.

His eyes darted about, shadowed with a dark intensity.

It was then that Zhang Xinrui spoke up, "Enough, Chung Xiong. Stop badgering Lin Dong. We're here to enjoy the get-together, not to scout for your new employees!"

Once she had spoken, Chung Xiong, despite his irritation, knew better than to retort.

A quick-witted classmate nearby lifted his glass and chimed in, "Exactly, today's about reuniting with classmates. Let's drink to that and raise our glasses!"

Seeing others do the same, Zhang Xinrui and Littleflower also lifted their water glasses.

They had no intention of drinking alcohol.

Just then, a glint appeared in Chung Xiong's eyes.

He blurted out, "Xinrui, Little Qing, you can't attend a class reunion without drinking. How about Lin Dong drinks on your behalf? Lin Dong, go ahead and down three glasses!"

Lin Dong's brow furrowed at the comment.

From the moment he had entered the room, Chung Xiong had been relentless in his provocations. Lin Dong had tried to remain above the fray, but Chung Xiong's hostility had only intensified.

Even the most patient person has their limits, and Lin Dong was beginning to feel his patience wane.

"Ding! Host, you have been randomly assigned a task: DoIS swaggering man!"

"To deal with a show-off, you must act in a way that turns the tables on him!"

"Complete the task and claim your reward??? (Available upon completion)"

"Let the performance begin!"