Volume 1 Chapter 41
The phrase "urban jungle" is especially apt for cities, which are crowded, expensive and bustling, with the occasional patch of green being touted by real estate agents as a forest park. Chen Huasheng's home was in a second-tier city, which was not as bustling but was affluent, laid-back and comfortable.
It's hard to imagine having an interview at 7 pm. But this time is the start of overtime and recharging, until 11 pm, the subway is still crowded with people.
What Chen Haotian appreciates most about this house is its location, which is close to the subway station and has an underground parking lot and a small alley surrounded by several noodle shops and tea restaurants. The most impressive thing is that the steamed bun shop at the entrance of the alley and the convenience store at the subway entrance are both open 24 hours a day. The rent here should not be too exaggerated, but it's very convenient - of course, if the boss bought it down, it would be an extremely wise move.
"Hello, I have an appointment with Fang at 7 o'clock."
"Is it Chen Haotian?"
"Yes."
The pretty receptionist smiled and grabbed her windbreaker, standing up. "The office at the very end of the hall is it. Well, you're here, so I can go home now."
"Uh, bye!"
"Bye!"
The door of that office was open, Chen Huanqiang knocked on the door and waited for the lady inside to turn around before walking in.
"Hello, I am Chen Haoteng."
To look professional for work, Chen Haotian bought grid shirts, woolen suits, trousers, medium-heeled shoes, thick windbreakers and down jackets, as well as sunscreen moisturizing isolating cream and light-colored makeup, all of which were high cost-effective.
Chen Huasheng's memories of two lifetimes did not have the concept of fashionable girls' clothing, from a frugal student to an extremely professional profession, which actually saved a lot of money.
"Hello, Chen Huai-Cheng, please take a seat."
Ms. Feng Lei looked like she was only in her early forties, wearing a crew-necked fine wool sweater, with light but elegant makeup, estimated to be between 40 and 46 years old. The black suit on the back of her chair brought Chen Huai-sheng back to his own office years ago.
So her temperament is even less like that of a newly graduated student.
"Hmm, Xiao Chen, I've taken a look at your resume. Are you still working at the translation agency?"
"I'll stay until the end of this month or early next month, and leave when the person taking over arrives. After the judicial examination results came out, I told the translation agency that I would be leaving in a month."
"Really? F Da...... You really got the IELTS 8?"
"Yes, my mom wants me to get a double degree, so I've already taken six self-study exam courses and will take five more next year. Then I'll modify the thesis for the minor certificate and apply for the English major's self-study exam degree."
"Is all you do at the translation agency written translation?"
"There were also a few times, about four times, when I did temporary translation during negotiations."
"Interpretation?" The director sat up straight and asked.
"Yes, we discussed the general meaning of the time, but the contract text needs to be translated separately. I'll work on it with another senior translator."
"I have also asked for interpreters several times before, each time one hour is 200 as labor costs, no invoice issued."
"Haha, my price is cheap, 150, 50 yuan is the translation agency's introduction fee and tax point for issuing invoices, I take 100."
"Ah, which projects have you translated?"
Chen Huasheng thought for a moment and mentioned four different things, two of which ultimately fell through.
"It's really hard to come by... So, what are your plans for the future? I mean, in about five years or so, let's call it a five-year plan." The director's smile was very sincere.
"On the one hand, I work as a lawyer, legal consultant and translator, on the other hand, I run an online store mainly selling beauty care and health products, no energy or capital to open a physical store."
Even Feng Lei, who had seen and known a lot, was shocked. This girl, who didn't have any student aura at all, having only worked as a tutor, coffee shop waitress, and translator, could be said to have an individuality and a university student's innate confidence. And also, from the very beginning, she said she wanted to start a part-time business...
"Beauty?" As long as it's a woman, there are hardly any who aren't interested in this, only varying degrees. "I actually just opened up a beauty salon two years ago..."
"I mainly sell essential oils, self-made skincare products and some near-expired direct sales products. I also purchase health supplements from overseas when possible."
Feng Li's eyes lit up. "Essential oil? Incense? How did you think of doing this?"
"One is that I use myself, buying established big brands, but thinking that 80% of the price goes to channels and advertising makes me feel like I'm losing out. And then there's this: in high school, I once reminded a classmate to pay attention to their pores and blackheads, and to eat more lightly. But he wouldn't listen, and ended up with acne all over his face, which eventually turned into closed comedones that almost ruined his looks. At the time, I thought to myself, if I could make my own products, I could definitely help many young people like my classmate look better, lose weight, or at least restore their original appearance."
This time Feng Lei's eyes widened. "My daughter also had acne for the past two years, but it was all resolved at my beauty salon."
"If it's just a few pimples, use some acne gel and they'll be gone in a few days. If you have whiteheads from the start, you can try opening them with medical-grade tea tree oil or lavender oil."
"Oh, which brand of acne gel is effective?" Fang Lei leaned forward with his upper body on the wide office desk.
"Kielh's is effective. But that kind of acne all over the face is useless, especially closed comedones."
"Then I'll go buy it right away, um, an American brand, I suppose."
"Yes, made in New York, a famous brand of land production. I remember Kiehl's also has an online store."
"Online store... how about we set up an online legal consultation?"
"Not very suitable. Real paying customers won't believe in online consultations, and those who come to ask are likely to be asking for free, with all sorts of strange questions; if the answer isn't what they want, they'll definitely scold us, which would be bad for us. However, having a website and knowledge sharing is a must, and this knowledge sharing can't just be articles that can be found anywhere."
"Your suggestion is very pertinent!"
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Two people chatted happily together.
"Wrinkles are irreversible, you can go to Taiwan or Korea for a facelift in a few years, with minimal damage."
"Alas, you ask me if I should invest in a beauty hospital..."
"It's quite troublesome."
"Hmm, I was thinking the same thing, try not to use a knife as much as possible, something's bound to happen."
Chen Haotian didn't necessarily have to fight for this law firm. Even the institutional department might change or leave, let alone a law firm.
"......Where do you live now?"
"XX community, my parents invested in a house there. If I live there, I have to help pay the mortgage."
"I remember isn't there a new subway line going through that area?"
"Yes, it will be open to traffic by the end of next year."
"That makes your commute more convenient. You can also work from home and open a store - hmm, or you can follow me first, with a basic salary of 2,000 yuan, social insurance paid... Then I'll see if there's any consulting work, and I won't pay you extra for translation fees, but the translation company has orders that only need to be received, this is a good way to get in touch with customers, so later you can take on business yourself."
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