Chapter 42: Zhao Xiangyu
Chapter 42: Zhao Xiangyu
The bustling street was as lively as ever.
Jiang Cheng stood on the sidewalk, feeling a bit nervous as he gazed up at the three-story building before him.
On the rooftop, four large characters stood tall:
"Falcon Fist Gym."
Jiang Cheng took a deep breath and stepped inside.
As soon as he entered, he heard the sound of someone exhaling, followed by the impact of punches and kicks landing on a sandbag.
However, a wall blocked his view, preventing him from seeing anything.
"Hello."
The woman at the front desk immediately smiled upon seeing someone enter, "May I help you?"
"Hello, I'd like to become a member here."
Jiang Cheng looked at the woman.
She had long hair that fell over her shoulders, and her skin was fair.
In front of her was a computer, a printer, and other items, which gave Jiang Cheng a sense of long-lost familiarity.
"Are you here to apply for a membership card?"
Upon hearing this, the woman's attitude became noticeably more enthusiastic, even using honorifics.
She pointed to the visitor log in front of her and said with a smile, "If you don't mind, please fill in your details, including your phone number if you have one."
"Okay."
Jiang Cheng walked over, glanced at the form, and filled in his name, gender, and age.
"So, it's Mr. Jiang."
The woman took the registration form, glanced at it, and said with a smile, "Mr. Jiang, please wait a moment. I'll go and find someone to introduce you to our gym's membership system."
"Please wait," Jiang Cheng looked inside and said, "I don't know if that beautiful lady with the surname Bai is here or not. I only decided to join your gym after hearing her introduction."
A hint of surprise flashed in the woman's eyes.
"Are you talking about Bai Shejie? Sorry, she apologized, "She's not here today, but she doesn't usually handle these matters. Mr. Jiang, if you're worried about being scammed, there's no need for that at all. Our gym's other instructors are very reliable. You can learn about them first, and if you're still not convinced, you can wait for Bai Shejie to arrive and decide then."
Jiang Cheng thought for a moment and nodded.
"Okay, then I'll trouble you, beautiful lady."
"You're welcome. Please take a seat over there and wait for a moment. I'll be back soon."
Jiang Cheng sat down on a nearby chair.
He couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.
If that person isn't here, then the one coming later might be the guy who was with the Bai surname woman the other day, right?
The one who initially didn't plan to pay, but after being reminded, he reluctantly gave twenty yuan.
Could his luck be that bad? Just as he was thinking this, footsteps approached, growing louder as they came closer.
Jiang Cheng looked up and saw the leader was the woman from the front desk.
Following her was a young man with a square face, standing about 1.8 meters tall, sporting short hair, and exuding an air of reliability.
"Mr. Jiang, this is our gym's instructor, Zhao Xiangyu. Instructor, this is Mr. Jiang."
The woman walked over and introduced them to each other.
"Hello, Mr. Jiang."
Zhao Xiangyu took the initiative and extended his hand, his face full of smiles.
"Hello, Instructor Zhao."
Jiang Cheng had already stood up and shook hands with him.
It must be said that his first impression was quite good, not as lofty as he had imagined.
"Mr. Jiang, you mentioned that you decided to join our gym after hearing Bai Shejie's introduction, right?"
"Yes."
Jiang Cheng nodded.
"It seems you already have a good understanding of our gym's membership system. Let's find a place to discuss the details."
"Okay."
Jiang Cheng followed him inside and took a few steps forward, only to find a turnstile in front of them.
"Hmph."
Zhao Xiangyu smiled and explained, "To prevent unrelated individuals from disturbing the members practicing inside, we've set up this turnstile. After becoming a member and presenting your membership card, you'll have free access."
As he spoke, he took out a membership card and placed it on the sensor, gesturing for Jiang Cheng to go ahead.
After passing through, a bright and spacious area came into view. At a glance, there were over twenty people in martial arts clothing, some practicing alone, some sparring in pairs, and others training with sandbags.
"This is the Regular Member Area."
Zhao Xiangyu introduced, "Regular members or those who purchase temporary courses train here. We also assign instructors to provide guidance and teaching."
He pointed to two men in black martial arts clothing.
"I see."
Jiang Cheng looked upstairs, "So the second floor is for advanced members' training?"
"That's right."
Zhao Xiangyu smiled and nodded, "The second floor has more space and fewer people. Our instructors are also responsible for training there, including Bai Shejie."
"What about the third floor?"
"The third floor is where we and our master practice. Regular members, even advanced members, are generally not allowed to enter." Zhao Xiangyu's expression turned serious.
"I understand."
Jiang Cheng's heart stirred.
If he wanted to come into contact with secret martial arts, he would have to reach the third floor; even advanced membership didn't seem to be enough.
"Well, then follow me. Let's find a meeting room and discuss this in detail."
A smile returned to Zhao Xiangyu's face.
The meeting room was actually a small private room with a table and several chairs.
"Mr. Jiang, although Bai Shejie has introduced you to our membership system, I'll explain it to you again in detail. If you have any questions during this, please feel free to ask."
"Okay, please go ahead."
"It's no trouble."
Zhao Xiangyu smiled and began his explanation.
The content was similar to what Jiang Cheng had heard before.
"Alright, I've almost finished. Do you have any questions, Mr. Jiang?"
"I do have one question."
Jiang Cheng asked, "What if I purchase the membership, but I still encounter trouble?"
Zhao Xiangyu had anticipated this and smiled, "Mr. Jiang, such a situation is highly unlikely. Whether it's those thugs or members of the Wild Wolf Syndicate, as long as you show our gym's membership card within its validity period, they won't give you a hard time.
Of course, we can't rule out the one-in-a-million chance that they don't recognize it, or they're desperate, or there are other reasons. In that case, Mr. Jiang, it's best to cooperate and not resist. Try to find out their names or remember their distinctive features, and then report the situation to us after returning.
Our Falcon Fist Gym has been operating for two to three decades. Finding a person is not difficult. Once we locate them, we will definitely provide you with a satisfactory resolution, as it concerns our gym's reputation.
If we can't find the person in the end, our gym will offer compensation. If Mr. Jiang is still dissatisfied with the outcome, you can choose to withdraw from our gym, and we will refund the full membership fee."
Jiang Cheng nodded.
It sounded quite reasonable.
Then he raised a question, "Zhao Xiangyu, what if we resisted at that time?"
Zhao Xiangyu's smile faded, "Mr. Jiang, it's best if you don't resist."
(End of Chapter)
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