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Chapter 281: Does a Mental Illness Mean No Job?
Chapter 281: Does a Mental Illness Mean No Job?
Language is a peculiar thing.
A simple word can carry hidden meanings.
Qi Yuan didn't ponder further on this, instead, he sat down, deep in thought.
"The Qi Yuan Scripture can't be cultivated here, I'll have to create a simplified version."
In this game, Qi Yuan's focus was on improving his strength.
Currently, he hadn't discovered any clear channels for gaining experience by killing monsters, so cultivation was his only option.
The Qi Yuan Scripture was quite complex to cultivate, even without considering the Star Core, just the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment was already difficult to replicate.
Therefore, Qi Yuan planned to create a castrated version of the Qi Yuan Scripture for his cultivation.
He aimed to enhance his own strength.
After all, with the Primordial Seed integrated into this body, the cultivation returned to his original body was no longer the pitiful and insignificant fraction it once was.
Qi Yuan's current plan was to swiftly advance his realm and gain the ability to protect himself.
Then, he would participate in the Martial Arts Tournament.
After all, what if his talent for martial arts was lacking, and he couldn't win in the tournament? He still had his Daoist techniques, right?
It didn't seem to prohibit the use of immortal techniques in the tournament.
Outside the Junan Residential District, two men and a woman carried fruits, chatting and laughing as they headed towards Qi Yuan's home.
Wang Xu adjusted his glasses, his tall figure making him the center of attention among the three.
During university, Wang Xu was the class monitor, and with his family connections and personal efforts, he secured a job at the Maritime Affairs Bureau.
Qin Yuan Kingdom's maritime hegemony was unparalleled in the world, with thriving maritime trade, making a position at the Maritime Affairs Bureau highly sought after.
Such a respectable job naturally attracted the envy of his classmates.
"Li Yan, what's up? Do you still have feelings for Qi Yuan?"
Li Yan had her hair tied in a high ponytail, and her long legs were accentuated by bell-bottom pants, giving her a tall and slender figure. Her looks were only above average, but today, with her light makeup, her eyes carried a hint of melancholy.
Hearing Wang Xu's words, a smile appeared in her eyes, "When we were young and foolish, but now..."
She shook her head.
During their university days, she had once been moved by Qi Yuan's appearance.
After all, Qi Yuan's looks were one of a kind in their class.
She had always wanted to pursue Qi Yuan, but she was repeatedly rejected.
Later, when she learned that Qi Yuan had developed a mental illness, she immediately distanced herself from him.
While Qi Yuan had a handsome appearance, she didn't want to marry a mentally ill person.
Otherwise, if her female classmates found out, she would be too embarrassed.
In their dormitory, there was a roommate who got pregnant right after graduation and married a young man from a rural town.
These roommates would talk behind her back, saying all sorts of bad things about her, calling her crazy for marrying down and ruining her life.
With such a cautionary tale, Li Yan wouldn't dare to truly consider a relationship with Qi Yuan.
A one-night stand was acceptable, but marriage was out of the question.
Otherwise, she would be ridiculed to death.
"Sigh, Qi Yuan's life is truly bitter. He was an orphan, and after finally getting into university, he developed a mental illness. Now... he's fallen ill again, and who knows what will happen." The shaven-headed man spoke, his eyes filled with a sigh.
However, his expression seemed to carry a hint of greed, well-hidden, unnoticed by anyone present.
"Sigh, adversity always finds those with bitter fates." Wang Xu sighed, feeling a sense of pity for the heavens and the people.
Not long after, the three of them knocked on the door of Qi Yuan's home.
The shaven-headed man looked around, seeming quite satisfied.
Soon, the door opened.
Qi Yuan stood at the doorway, gazing at the three people outside, his expression calm, "Old classmates, you're here. Come in and sit down."
Wang Xu's face showed a look of surprise, quickly hidden, "Qi Yuan, your complexion... why is it so pale?"
Qi Yuan's current appearance resembled that of a sickly person, as if he might die at any moment.
"Yeah, I'm sick." Qi Yuan replied truthfully.
Looking at his three classmates, memories flooded his mind like a tidal wave.
When the Primordial Seed was still within him, they had also come to visit Qi Yuan.
However, at that time, Qi Yuan was lying in a hospital bed, in a constant state of deep sleep and unconsciousness, unable to speak a word, and naturally, there was no communication.
"Have you... gone to the hospital? How serious is it?" Li Yan asked with some concern.
After all, seeing her former idol in such a state, possibly on the verge of death, she felt a bit emo. Was this the price of growing up?
"It's not serious, just a minor issue." Qi Yuan waved his hand dismissively.
With his cultivation, could these problems still be considered problems?
Of course, the problem of his body's curse-like condition was something he couldn't solve for the time being, but transforming into a regular person and delaying the curse's recurrence was achievable.
"This is just a minor issue? Look at your complexion!" Li Yan couldn't help but say, her eyes turning red as if she was genuinely saddened for Qi Yuan.
Although she didn't think highly of Qi Yuan anymore, she didn't want to see him pass away at such a young age.
"Li Yan, you're overthinking it. Qi Yuan is well enough to stand and talk to us, so it shouldn't be a big issue," the shaven-headed man said.
Indeed, if he were truly gravely ill, he would be bedridden.
The fact that he can stand and speak indicates that it's not a serious problem.
"Yes, I'm doing great. I can eat six steamed buns in one meal," Qi Yuan said, then sat down in a chair.
Although this kind of pain was nothing to him, he didn't have a tendency for self-harm, so naturally, he would do whatever made him comfortable.
"In a few days, my illness will be cured," Qi Yuan said confidently.
His words put everyone at ease.
At this moment, Wang Xu asked, "Qi Yuan, have you found a job yet?"
"If you want, I can recommend a job to you. The pay isn't high, but it's very relaxed and stable."
Wang Xu revealed his intention.
Currently, he was in a probationary period at the Maritime Bureau.
Helping a martyr's child like Qi Yuan would earn him a lot of bonus points.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan was stunned. "Am I not mentally ill? Do the mentally ill need to find work?"
Would any company dare to hire someone with mental illness? Is Gongxing forcing the issue by making the mentally ill find work? Wang Xu couldn't help but pause.
Because it was the first time he had heard someone with mental illness say that they should work.
It sounded particularly strange.
Li Yan was also taken aback.
But after a moment's thought, she understood. The mentally ill aren't stupid; they just have some issues with their thoughts.
"If I don't work, I can live off the government's subsidies.
But..." Wang Xu hesitated, "Qi Yuan, what I'm about to say might hurt, but please don't take it to heart.
If you stay at home without a proper job, it'll be difficult to get married and have children.
Even if the government arranges blind dates, those women won't look at you."
For martyrs' children, the Qin Yuan Kingdom had many welfare benefits.
Not only were there various subsidies, but blind dates were also arranged.
However, due to Qi Yuan's mental issues, he was probably at the bottom of the blind dating market.
After all, which woman would want to take on such a burden?
"That's right, Qi Yuan. Without a stable job, your chances of success in blind dates are very low.
Unlike Wang Xu, who works at the Maritime Bureau and is about to get promoted at such a young age.
If he went on a blind date, he'd be the most sought-after." Li Yan smoothed her hair, looking at Wang Xu with envy.
"It's not that great. I just have a regular job," Wang Xu waved his hand, but the pride in his eyes was evident. He turned to Qi Yuan and said slowly, "The job I found for you is very relaxed. You just need to watch over a warehouse and prevent theft. It's not technically demanding, anyone can do it."
Li Yan quickly added, "That's right, Qi Yuan, why don't you consider it?
Your parents wouldn't want their family line to end with you."
Seeing this, Qi Yuan smiled and said, "Work? That's impossible."
He shook his head firmly.
Returning to a society similar to Bluestar, and asking him to work?
Were they trying to kill him?
"You don't need to worry about me. I'll find a wife even without working!" Qi Yuan said without hesitation.
If he wanted, he could even directly marry a young girl and get a marriage certificate.
Moreover, once his strength improved, and he could project the Star Core into this universe, he could summon Ning Tuo as well and get married together.
However, he might be committing bigamy.
But Qi Yuan wasn't afraid.
He had a certificate of mental illness.
In the world of 169, this certificate was a divine protection artifact.
He wasn't afraid of breaking the law, so why would he fear bigamy?
"This..." Wang Xu wanted to say something more.
After all, Qi Yuan was ill and unemployed, making finding a wife and having children extremely difficult.
"If you don't have a job..." Li Yan was about to say something else, "you also don't have money, and you can't even afford a big meal."
At this moment, the shaven-headed man's eyes lit up. "Hey, your thinking is too rigid.
With Qi Yuan's conditions, how can he not find a wife?
I know a girl who is quite pretty and virtuous. She's been eager to go on blind dates recently. I'll introduce her to Qi Yuan."
Li Yan was taken aback and whispered to the shaven-headed man, "Don't harm that girl."
Wang Xu looked at the shaven-headed man with a thoughtful expression. "What kind of woman is she? What's her character like?"
"She has a good character. She even received a scholarship in university.
Sigh, she comes from a poor background, a remote place, but she's very hardworking.
She's always wanted a household registration in Tianyue, so..." The shaven-headed man explained the girl's background.
She was a girl from a poor background with a strong desire to improve herself.
In the Qin Yuan Kingdom, Tianyue City is considered a provincial capital, where household registration is highly valued.
Especially for Qi Yuan, who owns a three-bedroom apartment.
If sold, this house could fetch four to five million Qin Yuan coins, an amount that those from humble beginnings would struggle to afford even after a lifetime of effort.
Wang Xu hesitated, "Qi Yuan is your old classmate, don't take advantage of him. What if that girl..."
He couldn't bring himself to finish the sentence.
What if it's a marriage scam? After all, Qi Yuan has some mental health issues.
With a little manipulation, that girl could easily get her hands on Qi Yuan's property and wealth.
"Don't worry, the girl I know is very honest," the shaven-headed man said with a smile in his eyes. "She's also very traditional and conservative. Once she commits to someone, she'll probably never give up for the rest of her life."
He continued, "Last time, she even complained to me about a blind date she had. After just three meetings, the guy was already eager to hold her hand, but she found it despicable. That shows how conservative she is."
The shaven-headed man spoke with a cheerful tone.
Of course, these words were originally spoken by the girl while they were in bed together.
At that time, the shaven-headed man had asked, "I've only met you twice, less than that blind date guy. Why..."
The girl shook her head and replied, "It's different. That was a blind date."
Hearing this, Wang Xu remained silent.
"Hey, class monitor, don't you trust me, Cui Fan?" The shaven-headed man's voice carried a hint of accusation.
Wang Xu hesitated for a long time before finally speaking up.
Cui Fan, feeling dissatisfied, said, "Class monitor, even though I made mistakes and borrowed from high-interest loans during university, I've changed since then. I already have a decent job after graduating less than a year ago at a pharmaceutical company. Don't look at me with prejudice!"
Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Li Yan spoke up, "Wang Xu, Cui Fan is different now compared to before. He's already a supervisor at the pharmaceutical company."
At this moment, Qi Yuan's eyes lit up.
Although he currently receives a subsidy, it's only enough for his personal expenses.
He needs money to purchase various materials for his cultivation and martial arts training.
Hearing Cui Fan mention high-interest loans, Qi Yuan's mind wandered to an old acquaintance... Should he take out a high-interest loan?
Qi Yuan had watched many TV shows and anime where the protagonists, in the early stages of their ventures, faced financial shortages.
How did they solve this problem?
By taking out high-interest loans, of course!
And then, they simply didn't pay them back!
After all, high-interest loans in Qin Yuan Kingdom often operate on the fringes of the law.
These lenders often have underworld connections and don't hesitate to resort to violence.
Qi Yuan's decision to take out a loan was, in a way, a noble act of self-sacrifice.
He had no intention of repaying the loan.
"I won't get involved in this matter. Just convince Qi Yuan, and that's it.
Qi Yuan, if you have time, go and report for the job I recommended to you." Wang Xu continued.
Whether it's for a promotion or not, helping Qi Yuan out wouldn't hurt.
"Okay." The shaven-headed man's eyes shone with a bright smile.
Qi Yuan nodded and politely said, "Thank you."
The group spent some time chatting in the house.
Concerned about Qi Yuan's health, they didn't stay for long.
At that moment, Qi Yuan, looking around the empty room, took out his phone and found Cui Fan's contact in his address book.
After some thought, he sent a message, "Cui Fan, can you lend me some money?"
It's better to ask for help than to do it himself.
After all, Cui Fan didn't seem to have good intentions towards him.
"Huh? Lend money? How much do you need, and what's it for?" Cui Fan replied quickly.
"I need ten thousand. I'm a bit short on cash right now," Qi Yuan replied casually.
"That's a lot," Cui Fan hesitated. Normally, he wouldn't bother with loan requests, but at that moment, he was surprisingly considerate, "I don't have any cash on me right now, sorry. By the way, Qi Yuan, do you want to meet Xiao Mei in three days? If you do, I can tell you a way to get some money."
"Sure," Qi Yuan's eyes lit up with a smile. He had been waiting for those words.
Cui Fan wouldn't easily lend him ten thousand.
"I have the contact of a high-interest loan provider. How about this, three days later, after you meet Xiao Mei, you can also meet this loan provider?" Cui Fan suggested hesitantly.
"Hmm... Do they lend a lot? I need quite a bit of money," Qi Yuan asked.
He wanted to borrow more.
This website is a platform for high-interest loans, offering quick cash to those in need. However, the interest rates are incredibly high, and the terms are often unfavorable to borrowers.
"Yes, don't worry. With your house as collateral, a loan of four to five million is no problem," Cui Fan replied truthfully.
Qi Yuan's house was valued at four to five million, but in reality, it was difficult to secure a loan for that amount.
Both Qi Yuan and Xiao Mei had borrowed high-interest loans of several hundred thousand.
Unable to repay the loans, they conspired to trick Qi Yuan into giving up his house.
(End of Chapter)
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