Chapter 263: Pranking the Newcomers

"You could even have them be models, pose for anatomical reference sketches for us. Heh heh heh, like having two male students kiss, since I just happen to have no idea how to draw a kissing scene!"

Those words instantly set off a chorus of jeers.

"Wah, that's just too wicked, hahaha. But I like it. A little hard on the eyes, but so satisfying. We could even post it to the entertainment circle to show off~"

However, someone laughed and teased, "You're each more wicked than the last. I'm way more merciful. I just need someone to finish all the projects in my hands, all the animation work, and then I can nap on the side and still get paid. How great would that be~"

When they heard that some people were coming to the company for an internship, they were all waiting in eager anticipation.

Although bringing in newcomers was a bit of a hassle, many of the seniors took advantage of the opportunity to prank the newcomers, or else to slack off.

After all, company work was exhausting, so of course they had to find some fun. And now that there were people to share the load, it was even better.

"Don't you go too far now. Looking at those students, I actually feel sorry for them. How did they end up meeting wicked uncles like you?" A female employee couldn't hold back a snort of laughter.

A male colleague immediately came out to expose her: "Listen to you. Who was it before that had a student treat her to a seafood feast and scammed them out of several thousand?"

The female employee gave a humph. "That's because they were willing. If they want me to put in a good word with HR, they have to squeeze their way into our Animation Department, don't they? But these students are just too naive, thinking that an internship means they get to work shoulder to shoulder with us. They're really dreaming."

In any case, she was unwilling to so much as move her lips. Not one good word would she say for them. Even if the other party came after her, there was nothing they could do. She'd never guaranteed she could get anyone into the company.

"Truly, the most venomous of hearts belongs to women. But I love it, hahaha. Now there are newcomers for us to toy with again, so happy. This time I'll learn from you and scam a seafood feast too~"

As soon as those words came out, someone made a suggestion: "How about the five-star restaurant in the city center, the one that's ten thousand per person! I hear the seafood there is super fresh!"

"Haha, I'm more inclined to have these students treat us to molecular gastronomy at the Michelin restaurant. I've never tried it before. And if they could open a bottle of '82 Lafite for me, that'd be perfect!"

"You're dreaming~ These students don't have credit cards. You'd better check whether their Huabei limit is even enough. Me, I'd be satisfied just eating Häagen-Dazs ice cream until I'm stuffed~"

"If their Huabei limit isn't enough, that's simple too. They can just take out a telecom loan. They have to treat us to a good meal one way or another."

This idea instantly won everyone's agreement.

After all, everyone wanted to squeeze a little oil out of the fat sheep. Newcomers were the easiest to exploit.

While everyone was chatting away, one of the key animators, Center-Part Man, got a craving for a smoke. "I'm going out for a cigarette," he said.

He headed out with a pack of Double Happiness and lit up at the edge of the corridor.

After a few puffs, he spat. "This cigarette's got no kick at all. Not a hint of smoke flavor. Cheap stuff really is no good."

As Center-Part Man grumbled, he looked up and spotted several boys who looked like students approaching.

There were about seven or eight of them, all youthful and brimming with energy.

One look and it was obvious they were the interns sent by West City University.

A shrewd light gleamed in Center-Part Man's eyes, and he laughed inwardly. So the fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered have arrived.

Center-Part Man stepped forward and said in a haughty voice, "You're from West City University, right?"

"Yes," Kai, who was at the front, nodded.

Relying on the absence of their supervising teacher, Center-Part Man threw his weight around. "You're way too slow. Do you have no sense of time at all? I've been waiting here for you forever. Don't you know time is money?"

Kai, Little White Dove and the others were instantly exasperated.

Kai talked back, "But our supervising teacher said nine in the morning was fine? We arrived right on time."

"Nine? Impossible. You must have heard wrong. The point is you have no sense of time, and you have to make up for the loss." Center-Part Man said carelessly.

Little White Dove retorted in annoyance, "How could all of us have heard wrong? What do you want from us?"

"I'm talking to you nicely, and that's the attitude you give me?! What, you don't want the internship anymore!" Center-Part Man's voice was loud as he barked at Little White Dove.

Little White Dove was so angry he rolled up his sleeves, but Kai and Old He held him back. "Forget it. Better to have one less trouble than one more."

Little White Dove was furious. "He's the one making trouble out of nothing! This is obviously him giving us a hard time!"

Kai felt that they were just students, and this was the other man's turf, so it wasn't good to cause complications. They could only swallow their anger. He said to Center-Part Man, "Bro, what do you want?"

"Go buy me a carton of Chunghwa, the soft kind, as compensation." Center-Part Man gave them a sidelong glance.

"A carton of Chunghwa Soft? Are you kidding? Do you know how expensive Chunghwa is!" Little White Dove's face went red with anger.

Center-Part Man's expression turned grim. "What, unwilling? Fine, then today's internship is cancelled. I'll go complain to your supervising teacher! I was already getting impatient waiting for you. Taking on newcomers for a day's internship is a huge hassle, and then this kid has the nerve to yell at me. This isn't over!"

Little White Dove was utterly unconvinced. "That's just an excuse. You're obviously trying to extort us! How disgusting! You think I wanted to come intern here? I wouldn't come even if you begged me. Whoever wants to come can come. Fuck, running into a bastard like you, I'm sick to my stomach!"

Little White Dove's furious look drove Center-Part Man into a rage. "Fuck, curse at me one more time and see what happens. Your granddaddy'll cut you down! I wasn't angry anymore over just a carton of Chunghwa Soft, but with that bitch attitude of yours, a carton of Chunghwa Soft alone won't cut it. You'll have to treat me to a five-star seafood feast too, or don't even think about getting off easy!"

Just as Center-Part Man was about to lunge at Little White Dove, a swift figure rushed up.

With a clang, a fist slammed into Center-Part Man and knocked him silly.

He staggered back again and again, staring in shock at the youth who had suddenly appeared.

"You hit my brother, I'll destroy you!"

Beneath the gorgeous light, the other party's black coat had a few buttons undone, and his sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, his whole aura imposing, lazy yet arrogant.

Especially that cold, icy gaze of his, like an awl stabbing viciously into Center-Part Man.

Even now, Center-Part Man could feel a faint stinging pain.

Then a chill seeped out across his back.

The youth who had appeared before him was actually the famous Jiang Muye!

Known as Young Master Jiang! The future heir of Chen Group! The current CEO of the Jiang Corporation!

But what was Young Master Jiang doing here!