Around two in the afternoon, Bai Suxiang, along with Fang Xiaoxia and Ye Feifei, headed towards the shore.
After meeting up at the beverage shop, the three of them had lunch first.
Bai Suxiang estimated the time and then led them to the shore to find the two people from yesterday.
She felt a knot of apprehension in her stomach, unsure if the two individuals could truly bring them in.
Were they just trying to scam them for money by claiming only they could help them get in quickly?
Bai Suxiang remained cautious of this kind of recruitment tactic.
In some places, they were called "snakeheads," especially those involved in illegal immigration.
In Bai Suxiang's mind, the two people who had questioned her were "snakeheads."
The weather was clear, and a sea breeze blew along the shore, refreshing them.
If one were here for tourism, the feeling would be indescribably wonderful!
She hadn't noticed anything peculiar about the shore before, perhaps because she was too preoccupied with finding Bai Xiaoxiao.
Bai Suxiang searched the shoreline. There were only a few scattered individuals.
Some were passing by, some were posing for photos together, and a few were talking to people, but none were the two she was looking for.
Not finding the two men, Bai Suxiang felt a slight disappointment.
However, when she looked up, she saw two large weeping willow trees.
They were lush and leafy, with branches so long that many were almost touching the water.
This scenery was quite peculiar.
Generally, large willow trees grow by freshwater rivers, but this was the seaside. How could there be large willow trees here?
Since she couldn't find the two men for the moment, Bai Suxiang curiously went to investigate the large willow trees.
Fang Xiaoxia and Ye Feifei followed closely, afraid of losing them.
They weren't afraid of Bai Suxiang getting lost; they were afraid of missing out on the million-dollar annual salary job opportunity.
"Sister Xiang, did you bring us here just to see these large willow trees? Could it be that these willows have a mechanism leading to Peach Blossom Spring? Hahaha!"
Ye Feifei watched Bai Suxiang examine the large willow trees closely, as if searching for something. She found it amusing and asked aloud.
"Uh? Really? Hahaha! Then I really must look!"
Bai Suxiang seemed to realize her lapse in composure and was amused by Ye Feifei's words.
"It would be great if there were a mechanism; it would save us money! Come on, I'll look too! Giggle giggle!"
Fang Xiaoxia also joined in, searching something on the large willow trees.
That's the good thing about young people; one moment they are worried, and the next they are laughing joyfully.
However, Bai Suxiang found the answer she was looking for.
This was the city's drainage outlet, with a river channel about seven or eight meters wide.
Therefore, the large willow trees grew very well here.
"Whew, whew!"
A sharp whistle sounded, drawing the attention of the three girls.
Bai Suxiang turned her head in the direction of the sound. Two people were approaching the large willow trees; it was the same two from yesterday, still wearing the same clothes.
"Hahaha, have you made up your minds?"
One of them quickly walked up to Bai Suxiang and said with a grin.
Before Bai Suxiang could reply, he continued, "That's a million-dollar annual salary. Where else can you find such an easy and quick way to make money?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoxia and Ye Feifei nervously stood behind Bai Suxiang.
Seeing this, the man pointed at them and asked, "Who are they...?"
Before Bai Suxiang could introduce them, he added, "We came for you alone. As for these two, they're not our type! We don't want them!"
Hearing this, Fang Xiaoxia and Ye Feifei turned green with anger.
What did he mean by "type"? They weren't merchandise; what kind of "type" was there to discuss?
"What about them? Didn't you say you were looking for young and beautiful girls?"
Bai Suxiang asked, confused.
Although Fang Xiaoxia and Ye Feifei were dressed ordinarily, they were still attractive. Even in a crowd, they would stand out. Why were they not good enough in the eyes of these men?
At this moment, the quieter of the two men finally spoke:
"Since you're here, it means you've decided to join. We only want you. You're the only one eligible for an exemption from the test. As for them, to be frank, they'd at most get a three-day trip in. I'm saying this for your own good, to avoid future gossip."
"Sister Xiang, quickly tell him, is that true? We'll only know after we try. Besides, even if it's just a three-day trip, we want to go in and see." Fang Xiaoxia seized the moment when Bai Suxiang was silent and whispered close to her back.
Ye Feifei also tugged at Bai Suxiang's arm, echoing, "Yes, yes, Sister Xiang!"
Hearing them say this, Bai Suxiang immediately understood.
"Whether it's a three-day trip or not, you don't get to decide. If you want me to join, you have to bring them along. Otherwise, we're leaving right now!"
Bai Suxiang stated resolutely.
"Hey, I say, don't push your luck! We offered you an exemption because you have good potential, don't be ungrateful..."
The first man to speak said.
The worst thing in negotiation is to be held hostage by someone. Without taking risks, one cannot achieve the desired outcome.
Bai Suxiang had initially thought that if the two girls, after hearing such unpleasant remarks, decided not to go, it would have been a form of help for them.
But after what they just said, if she refused to help them now, she would appear hypocritical and selfish.
If, as the men claimed, they were only going in for three days, it wouldn't be a problem. After satisfying their curiosity, perhaps they would truly give up.
"If we go, we all go. Otherwise, none of us go!"
Bai Suxiang said, taking Fang Xiaoxia and Ye Feifei's hands and preparing to leave the shore.
Seeing her about to leave, the man didn't know what to say.
"Fine! I agree. This time, we'll make an exception and bring them along!"
The calmer of the two men immediately raised his hand to stop Bai Suxiang.
"Brother, you say... with this kind of stuff, we'll get scolded again!"
The other man immediately said to him, turning away with an unwilling expression.
"Don't say that. At worst, once inside, we can find other channels. We won't lose out!"
The man called "Brother" covered his mouth with one hand and whispered a few words into the other man's ear.
Bai Suxiang and the others had moved three or four steps away and couldn't hear their whispered conversation.
"Good! It's a deal. Come with me now!"
Upon hearing that the man had finally agreed to let them both enter Peach Blossom Spring together, Fang Xiaoxia and Ye Feifei's eyes were filled with excitement.
They wished they could shout out, "I'm in too! I'm entering Peach Blossom Spring!"
However, they still felt a bit uneasy. Fang Xiaoxia mustered up the courage and asked:
"Brother, I have a question. How much money do we have to pay this time?"
"Ten thousand!"
The subordinate blurted out.
"Ah? What? That's too expensive! You guys are even more greedy than those companies before!"