Dragon Head Supreme Chapter 180
Chapter 180: The Beauty’s Job Hunt
Chen Xue Wen practically bolted from the Hao Yang Self-Service Barbecue, dragging Li Tie Zhu and Tie Dan along with him. Once they were clear of the restaurant’s radius, Little Yang and the others finally caught up—acting all innocent, as if they’d never met them before.
“Pillar, you’re something else, man!” Ding Three shot Li Tie Zhu a big thumbs-up.
“You made the buffet owner cry!”
Li Tie Zhu scratched his head, flashing that goofy grin of his. “Heh heh…”
“Honestly, I’m still not full.”
Then, he turned to Chen Xue Wen with wide eyes. “Brother Wen, is seafood really better than meat?”
Chen Xue Wen: “……”
This damn glutton! Was he already thinking about that Ding Sheng Seafood Buffet?
This slowpoke usually took ages to process anything, but when it came to food, his memory was sharper than a wolf’s fangs!
“You two are banned from buffets from now on!” Chen Xue Wen declared, his tone brooking no argument.
Li Tie Zhu looked baffled. “Why?”
Chen Xue Wen: “You—just don’t ask, alright? You’re just not allowed!”
Then he shot Tie Dan a glance, his brows knotting. “Pillar, didn’t you say his appetite wasn’t like yours?”
“I saw him eat just as much as you back there!”
Li Tie Zhu nodded earnestly. “Yeah, his appetite is different from mine.”
“It’s bigger.”
Chen Xue Wen: “……”
Ding Three, Little Yang, and Gu Hong Bing all exchanged dumbfounded looks.
Chen Xue Wen had never been so speechless in his life. He could only wave his hand in surrender. “Alright, enough.”
“From now on, if you want barbecue, go to the shops near Old Square.”
“No matter what, you two are never setting foot in another buffet again!”
The last thing he needed was for his crew to become infamous for eating restaurants out of business.
Though clearly disappointed, Li Tie Zhu nodded obediently.
To make up for it, Chen Xue Wen took them to a night market stall near Old Square, ordering the owner to grill lamb skewers for them.
There, he bore witness to their terrifying appetites.
The lamb skewers the owner had prepped weren’t nearly enough, forcing him to call up fellow vendors for reinforcements.
And sure enough, Li Tie Zhu hadn’t lied—Tie Dan could eat even more than him!
…
The next morning, renovations began on the second floor of the Electronic Dynasty.
Li Tie Zhu and Tie Dan, with their monstrous strength and bottomless stomachs, carried all the materials upstairs by themselves. Since Chen Xue Wen didn’t want too many people knowing about the second floor’s transformation, he hadn’t hired any outside labor. Even the lime and other supplies had been discreetly purchased from the countryside by Li Er Yong and Lai Hou.
Little Yang and his trio were in charge of the renovations, following Chen Xue Wen’s specific plans for the floor’s layout.
Meanwhile, at ten in the morning, Chen Xue Wen arrived at the office.
Today was recruitment day.
Ever since Uncle Quan’s death, Chen Xue Wen had taken over his arcade in Old Square. To show his gratitude, Hao Wen had also handed over his arcade. That meant all seven arcades in Old Square, plus Electronic Dynasty, were now under Chen Xue Wen’s control.
No one could rival him in the arcade business anymore.
More venues meant more business. More business meant more manpower was needed.
He had long since put out a hiring notice, attracting a horde of applicants. After rigorous screening by Wang Zhen Dong and Cheng Yong, only about twenty candidates remained for the final interview.
Normally, Chen Xue Wen wouldn’t bother with this process.
But since these people would be working for him, he wanted to get a good look at them himself.
Outside, about twenty young men and women stood waiting, their faces tight with nerves. They were here for the interviews.
Wang Zhen Dong was speaking to them, but when he saw Chen Xue Wen approaching, he quickly followed him into the office. “Brother Wen, finally! You took your sweet time!”
“The interviews are about to start. You should take a look,” he suggested.
Chen Xue Wen waved a hand dismissively. “Doesn’t matter whether I watch or not. I trust you.”
Wang Zhen Dong leaned in closer, lowering his voice. “Brother Wen, you really should take a look.”
Chen Xue Wen raised an eyebrow. “Why?”
With a sly grin, Wang Zhen Dong whispered, “There’s a beauty.”
Chen Xue Wen sighed. “Damn it, you act like you’ve never seen a woman before.”
“No, Brother Wen, this one’s different. You’ll see,” Wang Zhen Dong insisted. “One look, and I promise, you won’t regret it.”
Ten minutes later, Wang Zhen Dong slipped back into the office, excitement in his voice. “Brother Wen, she’s here.”
Curious, Chen Xue Wen lifted his head.
Down the hallway, a girl walked toward them, her high ponytail bouncing with each step. She wore a white down jacket, cute little hair clips adorning her head. Her features were delicate, sculpted with precision, and she had a youthful, radiant energy.
As she smiled, her white teeth gleamed, her face pure sweetness. Something about her—maybe the innocence in her expression, the lively way she moved—tugged at Chen Xue Wen’s heart. It was like a ghost from his past had reached out and grabbed him.
Just like that first time he saw the school beauty he secretly admired for three years.
The same shock. The same captivation.
Now he understood why Wang Zhen Dong had been so insistent.
This girl… she was drop-dead gorgeous.
“Well, Brother Wen?” Wang Zhen Dong chuckled. “Told you, right? A real beauty.”
Chen Xue Wen stared for a moment, then suddenly spoke. “Don’t let her pass the interview.”
Wang Zhen Dong was still grinning when the words hit him. His face froze. “What? Brother Wen, what did you just say?”
“I said, don’t let her pass.”
Wang Zhen Dong looked like someone had just slapped him. “Brother Wen… why? She’s perfect for the job.”
“This place isn’t for her,” Chen Xue Wen replied flatly. “I don’t want her working here.”
Wang Zhen Dong was completely baffled. “What do you mean? She’d be great here! You saw how everyone looked at her—she’d bring in business just by standing there.”
Chen Xue Wen narrowed his eyes. “You really want her to work here?”
Wang Zhen Dong hesitated. “No, I mean, it’s not like that… I just think she’d be good for the place. That’s all.”
Chen Xue Wen cut him off. “No ‘buts.’ I said no. Make sure she doesn’t get hired.”
Still puzzled, Wang Zhen Dong scratched his head, but he didn’t dare argue. With a sigh, he turned and walked out.
Ten minutes later, Ding Three strode in, his voice low. “Wen, what’s up? Why’d you shut that girl out?”
Chen Xue Wen glanced at him. “What do you think of her?”
Ding Three smirked. “I checked her out. Beautiful girl. Carries herself well, too.” He rubbed his chin. “She’d definitely bring in customers.”
Chen Xue Wen locked eyes with him. “Even you think she’s good?”
Ding Three waved a hand. “Hey, don’t get me wrong. You know my type—big up top, big in the back. That girl ain’t my flavor.”
Chen Xue Wen laughed. “Well, we got two ‘big ones’ outside moving supplies. Want me to set you up?”
Ding Three’s eyes darted around. “Where? Who?”
Chen Xue Wen pointed at Li Tie Zhu and Tie Dan, the two muscular guys hauling boxes outside. “There. Big enough for you?”
Ding Three nearly choked on his cigarette, coughing so hard he teared up. “Get lost, man!”
Chen Xue Wen chuckled but then grew serious. “You don’t even like that type, yet you still say she’s ‘good.’” He leaned in. “Now imagine if she started working here. How many guys do you think would end up fighting over her?”
Ding Three hesitated, then nodded slowly. “So that’s what you’re worried about.”
“I don’t think she’s got any hidden motives,” Chen Xue Wen admitted. “But I do know one thing—she’s trouble waiting to happen.”
“I don’t want my guys tearing each other apart over a woman.”
Ding Three exhaled deeply, then raised his thumb. “Wen, you really see things clearly.”
Chen Xue Wen didn’t reply. He had learned this lesson from Heart Technique.
A beautiful woman could be a weapon. But more often than not, she was a blade turned inward, cutting those who held her too close.
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