Chen Mobai did not expose his daughter’s lie face-to-face; after all, he needed to consider her feelings. However, after hanging up the phone, he was already thinking about how to deal with Chen Xingxing.
While using his Divine Sense to keep an eye on the two of them, he made a call to his trusted subordinate Hua Zijing, who was responsible for matters at The Three Great Halls.
Probably because of Chen Mobai’s previous phone call, after Chen Xiaohei returned, he said a couple of words to Chen Xingxing and then both of them separately left the coffee shop.
Since it was during working hours, they both returned to their respective workplaces.
Chen Mobai saw Chen Xingxing return to her desk at the Sky Curtain Ground Network Managent Bureau and imdiately called Yunyang Bing. The latter quickly brought Chen Xingxing to his office.
"Eh, why is the old principal here today?"
When Chen Xingxing entered and saw Chen Mobai sitting in the seat of Yunhai True Monarch, she was also full of confusion.
"I just ca out of retreat and had so matters to discuss with Director Yunhai, but he went overseas to arrange the Spiritual Pivot of a Large Formation. I rembered you were here too; it’s been a long ti since we’ve t, so I wanted to chat a bit." Chen Mobai, thinking about how Qian Xing had taken care of him before, suppressed various emotions in his heart and spoke with a gentle smile.
"Thank you for your concern, old principal. This unit is alright; although busy tis are hectic, when it’s quiet, I can slack off all day. The only issue is the salary is too low; it barely covers my gaming expenses and card draws." Chen Xingxing faced Chen Mobai with composure and a normal expression.
It’s not that he didn’t know Chen Mobai’s identity as the leader of the Immortal Gate and Deity Transformation True Monarch; it’s just that during his ti at the Daoist Academy, they were too familiar, and the atmosphere in the Immortal Gate was quite open, advocating for everyone’s equality.
Also, as a student of the Dance Tool Dao Academy, Chen Xingxing had never faced setbacks or grievances in his life. Additionally, working at the Sky Curtain Ground Network Managent Bureau, he had Yunyang Bing, the deputy director, looking after him, along with Yunhai True Monarch’s warmth and care, resulting in a very comfortable work environnt that allowed him to maintain the innocence of a child.
"Low salary, that shouldn’t be the case. Although the Sky Curtain Ground Network Managent Bureau is ranked low, it has high authority, and with Yunhai as the leader, the benefits should be pretty good..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai looked at Yunyang Bing with surprise, who imdiately elaborated on how the bureau’s salary and benefits were structured.
"...Because many subsidies require going on field missions to obtain them, and Little Chen is currently single with not much financial pressure, she’s never proactively applied for field missions. Thus, the monthly salary seems sowhat low."
Afraid Chen Mobai might misunderstand, Yunyang Bing pulled up Chen Xingxing’s monthly performance attendance report to let him understand why his monthly salary was so low.
"Ah Xing, I heard from Yunhai that you have great skills in Formation; why not apply for field missions?" Knowing the reason, Chen Mobai used this topic to probe further.
"Going on field missions would leave no ti for gaming. I’m a bit obsessed; if I start sothing, I have to do it to perfection, but doing so is too ti-consuming..." Chen Xingxing explained his reasoning, which was typical of his character.
"Is that so, does your salary suffice?" Chen Mobai inquired with concern.
Yunyang Bing misunderstood and imdiately answered on his behalf: "That’s how it is, the bureau provides accommodation and three als; as long as Ah Xing doesn’t spend lavishly, the basic salary is enough to get by at Wangwu Cave Heaven."
"I was asking Ah Xing directly." Chen Mobai felt Yunyang Bing was slightly lacking in perceptiveness.
Chen Xingxing nodded, indicating the situation was just as Yunyang Bing described, but added: "The basic salary suffices, and since I play gas well, I occasionally take jobs as a gaming companion and trainer; lately, a wealthy lady has been consistently requesting . These extra incos already surpass what I earn from work..."
Listening to his words, Chen Mobai’s eyes slightly brightened; he quickly asked, "Playing gas can actually include companion services? Isn’t overcoming challenges yourself more rewarding?"
"That’s our male perspective; girls are different from us..." Chen Xingxing had his unique understanding of the gaming world. Guided by Chen Mobai, he started speaking eloquently, "This wealthy lady’s demands are unbelievably high. She not only requires the person to have exceptional gaming skills, but also a gentle, magnetic voice, good looks. Even after I sent photos and video calls, it wasn’t enough; she wanted in-person verification..."
After a few conversations, Chen Mobai had already confird that this wealthy lady was his daughter.
This allowed his previously tense Heart and Mind to relax a little.
It turns out she’s been addicted to gaming lately; from a parent’s perspective, this isn’t a good phenonon, and deserves criticism. No wonder she lied.
"Ah Xing, gaming companionship and training aren’t sustainable long-term; although your skills won’t decline, the ga could shut down at any ti. You still need to focus on your job and cultivation."
"As it happens, your combined seniority from guarding the back mountain of the Daoist Academy and working at the Sky Curtain Ground Network Managent Bureau is almost enough. I’ll have Yunhai True Monarch apply for a Golden Liquid Jade Pill for you; first, we’ll complete the Core Formation."
"Post Core Formation, just the basic benefits from being a Kaiyuan Hall Councilor will far exceed your current salary and gaming inco. Plus, you’re fond of leisure; I’ll arrange a Formation class teaching position for you at the Daoist Academy, teaching one day a week..."
Understanding the truth, Chen Mobai smoothly talked about his plans.
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