"Can I get an advance on my salary?" Yi Defa asked in surprise.
"Of course, but only up to three months. The company is in its growth phase, and we need money everywhere. I hope you can understand."
Yi Defa's jaw dropped in astonishment. An advance of three months! This was the first time she had ever heard of such a thing since she started working, or rather, since she joined the gang!
With that thought, Yi Defa had no more reservations. She stated directly, "Alright, I'll follow your arrangements! You can transfer me wherever you want, as long as it's within my capabilities, I won't have any objections!"
Li Chonglou smiled and stood up.
"Then it's settled. I'll inform General Manager Zhou right away. Don't worry, a colleague will train you for the new position. It's our old colleague Haiyan. You can call her Sister Yan."
The moment she heard the word "sister," Yi Defa breathed a sigh of relief again.
The matter was thus settled. After they left, Li Chonglou sent a message to Haiyan.
"Everything went smoothly. She'll be working with you tomorrow."
He soon received a reply.
"Okay!"
It was just one word, but Li Chonglou could tell Haiyan was happy.
He hoped this would bring her back to the right path. Nowadays, there were too many uncontrollable factors among colleagues. It was better to be normal.
It was past midnight when he returned to his dormitory. Most of the pressing matters had been dealt with. He could finally rest well tonight and head to the General Bureau for the gamble tomorrow.
As Li Chonglou finished his ablutions and lay back in bed, on the other side...
In Shangjing's Meicheng.
In Tianmei's room.
Yue Hai stood there rigidly, while Tianmei held onto him like a kitten.
"You're finally here. Quickly, help me, I can't hold on any longer."
Yue Hai's face was stern. "Miss Tianmei, please have some self-respect! I came here to discuss some matters with you."
However, Tianmei ignored his words. She began to undress herself, her hands moving over Yue Hai.
"Save me, help me. I've been enduring this waiting for you, and I can't hold on any longer!"
Tianmei's voice was not only weak but also filled with a deep plea. Yue Hai could have easily pushed her away with a flick of his wrist, but he couldn't bring himself to do it in the end.
A moment later, Yue Hai's sigh echoed in the room.
Several hours later, Yue Hai was fully dressed and standing aside. Tianmei had also returned to normal. However, perhaps recalling her earlier behavior, her face was flushed, and she dared not meet Yue Hai's eyes.
They were silent for a while before Tianmei broke the silence.
"You said you came to discuss something with me. What is it?"
Yue Hai stated directly, "I want to follow you for a while and have you teach me about the ways of the world."
This idea had actually been in his mind for a long time, but he hadn't found the right person. Li Chonglou was usually too busy, so approaching him was out of the question.
As for others, either he couldn't bring himself to ask, or they didn't meet the conditions for his rapid growth.
So, Yue Hai hadn't brought it up until now.
Until he arrived in Meicheng.
Meicheng was a mixed bag, with all sorts of people. Moreover, Tianmei was an experienced hand, making her the most suitable candidate!
However, Tianmei knew almost nothing about Yue Hai's situation, so her first reaction upon hearing this was bewilderment, not understanding what he meant by "ways of the world."
She had originally intended to tease Yue Hai, asking if he couldn't bear to be without her, but at this moment, she forgot to do so, staring at him with a look of confusion.
Yue Hai sighed heavily and then slowly recounted his encounter with Li Chonglou.
He also told her everything about his childhood, and only after reaching the present did Yue Hai summarize, "Now Li Chonglou needs more and more people. I can feel that he needs a capable assistant to help him share the burden, and I've been making small mistakes."
Yue Hai clenched his fists tightly, resentfully saying, "I also want to grow up as quickly as possible! My talent might not be as good as Xiao Yue's, but it's not too far off! As long as I can make up for this experience, I'm sure I can help!"
Tianmei's expression turned solemn, and her gaze towards Yue Hai held not only admiration but also a hint of pity.
"I understand. You coming to me is indeed the best choice. Don't worry, leave this to me!"
Seeing Tianmei's resolute expression, Yue Hai couldn't help but be overjoyed!
"Really?"
"Of course, but I have one request."
Yue Hai's expression stiffened.
"What request?"
Tianmei smiled slightly. "If my illness acts up again in the future, you must come."
Yue Hai was stunned, frozen for a moment, unsure how to respond.
In fact, before coming, he had hesitated outside Meicheng, struggling with this very issue. Although he had mentally prepared himself, hearing it directly still left him somewhat flustered.
However, Yue Hai did not leave Meicheng in the end. The very next morning, not long after Li Chonglou woke up, he received a message from him.
"Brother Li, I'm going into seclusion for cultivation. If there's anything important, contact me then. I'm well. Hai."
Li Chonglou couldn't help but feel a little puzzled by the message. Seclusion for cultivation? Had this kid secretly gone back to the mountains?
But he didn't think too much about it. As Yue Hai feared Li Chonglou might not believe him, he soon sent a voice message, which completely reassured Li Chonglou.
"Don't worry, I'll call you if anything comes up."
With Yue Hai's proactive report, he felt a burden lifted. He then tidied up briefly and bid farewell to Zhou Tong, Xiao Yue, and the others.
This time, he might really be leaving for a while.
Regarding the Hu family, Chen Pao and the others had sent back information last night that everything was proceeding smoothly. There was no need to worry.
Whether it was other major powers or the Divine Envoy organization behind them, the few of them were confident in dealing with them. Li Chonglou felt at ease about that side.
After leaving the company, he went directly to the General Bureau.
Unexpectedly, people from the East Division were already waiting there. As soon as they saw Li Chonglou appear, they immediately stepped forward.
"Hmph, Number One, I thought you wouldn't dare to show your face. It's been several days, and you haven't completed a single mission?"
It was a subordinate from the East Division, but it seemed he had inherited his arrogance. His words always carried a hint of disdain, and he deliberately spoke loudly, as if afraid others wouldn't hear.
Li Chonglou couldn't be bothered to argue with him and stated directly, "Hurry up and have your boss come out. You have two missions to choose from, and there are still three days left. I'm not in a hurry, why are you?"
The phrase "not in a hurry" was meant to be understood in a double sense. Unfortunately, this subordinate's cultural level was clearly not high, and he didn't catch it. He replied dismissively, "Brother Zi guessed you'd use this excuse. The mission has already been chosen for you! We're guarding here to prevent others from taking it."