After the little episode.
The assessment officially began.
Xing Peng saw that the door to the lounge opened and Director Cheng entered first. The ten people from the first group filed in and the door closed.
There was a buzz of discussion in the hall immediately.
A group of young people waiting for the assessment all looked nervous.
After all, we will face a real big shot later. Who can stay calm and normal?
Others looked concerned.
Just now, Director Cheng personally took action and captured the Avengers with his wonderful performance, which made this group of rich people attach more importance to the position of "inspector".
With such an outstanding director, why worry about not being able to make contributions and establish a career?
This is definitely a clear path!
Thirty seconds later.
"Squeak~"
The door to the lounge opened.
Ten assessors came out one after another.
Their state looked very strange, and everyone looked confused, as if they had just woken up from a big dream.
There was a commotion in the hall.
Xing Peng was a little surprised: "Why is the assessment so fast?"
Fan Ancheng whispered: "You have already condensed the Source Sense Seal and practiced the Nine Yuan Martial Arts. Can you tell what they have gone through?"
According to the rumors coming out of the Winter Garden, as long as one of his children participates in the assessment, regardless of success or failure, he must donate at least fifty gold coins. This is by no means a small amount of money, so this rich man cannot help but care about it.
The face of a big shot is worth so much money. If you talk to Director Cheng, the donation amount must be larger. This is an unspoken rule.
Xing Peng shook his head: "How can I tell what kind of person Director Cheng is?"
Fan Ancheng did not ask further: "That's right."
Fang Qinghuai, the owner of the Winter Garden, shouted at the right time: "Please let the second group in."
The second group of assessors quickly entered the lounge.
The door is closed again.
Another thirty seconds passed.
The second group finally came out.
Still looking confused.
This made the onlookers increasingly confused.
Then.
It's the turn of the third group where Xing Peng belongs.
Feeling uneasy, he lined up and entered the lounge.
What you see.
It was not the scene of a lounge as expected, but a rather long corridor with pots of colorful flowers on both sides.
There was a maid standing next to her. She made a "please" gesture to everyone: "Everyone, as long as you pass through this corridor, you will be at the assessment location."
A group of people walked forward quickly.
Xing Peng took a few steps and suddenly discovered something strange.
The corridor seemed to be getting longer and longer.
It looked like it was only about ten meters before.
Now it seems to be more than 100 meters tall, and the several pots of green plants placed at the exit have turned into several small green dots as big as a palm.
Not only that.
Even the competitors who were so close now became quite far away, and the nearest assessor was more than ten meters away.
Xing Peng suddenly felt a numb scalp, and his heart was filled with intense fear.
Could it be that something strange happened?
How could Director Cheng's assessment be so weird?
Do not know why.
He completely forgot that this was just an assessment, and unconsciously ignored the idea that "all this may be part of the design."
Out of human instinct to stick together, Xing Peng stared at the figure in front and shouted anxiously: "Hey, friends in front, wait for me!"
After shouting, he strode over.
The figure in front was a tall and thin young man. Hearing the voice behind him, this man turned around and looked over.
Xing Peng ran and shouted: "There is something very wrong here, we'd better come together..."
The words are not finished yet.
Then it stopped abruptly.
Because Xing Peng saw a terrible scene.
I saw a pot of flowers not far away from the lanky young man. It suddenly expanded in size, from half a meter tall to more than three meters tall in an instant.
Several beautiful flowers hanging on the plants turned into extremely ferocious huge mouths, with densely packed sharp teeth in the center.
Xing Peng stopped with a look of horror on his face, and two words popped into his mind - weird!
my God!
Why is there so much weirdness here!
"Whizzing!"
Several vines quickly sprang out, tightly wrapped around the tall and thin young man's body, and pulled him hard towards the huge mouth.
The tall and lanky young man began to struggle desperately, shouting for help: "Help me!"
This moment.
Xing Peng was caught in a battle between heaven and man.
If you save it, you may be able to rescue the other party, but this plant is so weird and powerful, there is a greater chance that it will also get involved in it.
If we don't save him, wouldn't we just watch a big living person being eaten alive?
finally.
Xing Peng chose to follow his heart.
It's not me who refuses to save you!
Try to save people while being as careful as possible!
Xing Peng decisively drew out a long knife, strode forward, slashed hard, and cut off a vine.
"Whizzing!"
Two more vines whipped over like whips.
Xing Peng was on guard for a long time. He quickly took two steps back, waved his long knife to cut off the vines, and then used his left hand to strike out with a chop in the air, breaking a vine.
His sword skills are good, and combined with the Nine Elements martial arts, his combat power may not be too strong, but his victory lies in his flexibility.
Because many vines were cut off, the speed at which the strange plant dragged its prey slowed down a lot.
The tall and lanky young man stretched out a hand and begged: "Pick me up!"
Xing Peng swung his knife to cut off a vine again. Seeing a good opportunity, he took a step forward and grabbed the opponent with his left hand, intending to drag him out.
However.
Just before his fingertips were about to touch the lanky young man, he felt a thump in his heart.
wrong!
Just now, the weird plant subdued the prey in an instant, but I knocked back the vines with a few casual cuts, and I still had a chance to reach out to pull the person.
And the tall and lanky young man stretched out his hand just in time to ask for help. This man was obviously in extreme panic, but he could still seize the opportunity accurately?
What a coincidence, right? !
"boom!"
Xing Peng kicked the ground hard, and his whole body flew backwards in an instant.
This is the magpie style!
The next moment.
A large vine, more than twenty in number, suddenly swept over.
Unfortunately, they came to nothing.
Because Xing Peng escaped one step ahead.
He was in mid-air, looking at this scene, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.
It's indeed a trap!
Fortunately, I reacted quickly, otherwise I might have fallen prey.
The tall and lanky young man still stretched out his hands and begged: "Please help me, I don't want to be bitten by the weird ones, please!"
This man's plea for help seemed to anger the strange plant.
"Click! Click!"
With a few muffled sounds, the tall and thin young man's limbs were broken.
"Ah~ it hurts~"
The tall, lanky young man howled.
Xing Peng couldn't help but turned his head.
A giant flower approached the prey and bit off a piece of flesh.
"Ah~"
The screams grew louder.
The tall and thin young man cried bitterly: "I don't want to die, please help me!"
Xing Peng sighed secretly, expanded his right arm, and threw the long knife with all his strength.
Mountain-moving pose!
"Woo~"
The long knife swept through an arc with a gentle whistle, severing the tall and thin young man's throat.
"Ho! Ho!"
A large amount of blood foam came from the mouth of the tall and thin young man, and the light in his eyes quickly dissipated.
Xing Peng stood solemnly and said softly: "I'm very sorry. My abilities are limited and I can't save you. I can only end your pain as soon as possible."
A second passed.
An indifferent voice sounded out of thin air.
"The assessment is over!"
Subsequently.
The scene suddenly froze.
Xing Peng was stunned for a moment.
It was as if some shackles had been opened, and he realized many unreasonable things.
I clearly knew this was an assessment, but why did I forget everything about it after entering the lounge?
I obviously didn't carry any weapons, but when I was dealing with something strange just now, I suddenly pulled out a long knife, but I didn't find it strange at all?
Think of this.
Xing Peng turned to look at the long knife and found that the long knife had disappeared without a trace.
He stood blankly for a long time, recalling the whole process of the assessment, and sighed from the bottom of his heart: "It's amazing!"
As soon as you enter the door, you unknowingly fall into the illusion and ignore all the irrationalities. This method is really awesome!
Another moment passed.
Xing Peng felt his eyes blurred for a while, and everything changed.
The corridor is gone.
The green plants are gone too.
A luxuriously decorated lounge appears in front of you.
But Director Cheng is not among them.
There was only one beautiful maid, looking at everyone with a smile.
The other nine assessors all had confused expressions on their faces, and their eyes were somewhat dazed. Apparently they had not yet completely gotten rid of the influence of the illusion.
The maid confirmed that everyone was awake and said in a pleasant voice: "Everyone, the assessment is over. Please leave the lounge."
Xing Peng took a deep breath and walked out of the lounge first.
Fan Ancheng immediately came up to him, pulled Xing Peng into the corner, and asked nervously: "How was the assessment result?"
Xing Peng composed himself and lowered his voice and said: "Just now..."
He briefly told the process of the assessment.
After listening to this, Fan Ancheng said excitedly: "You must have passed the assessment!"
Xing Peng thought so himself and nodded lightly: "It shouldn't be a big problem."
Fan Ancheng's face was full of admiration: "First, we test our character by rescuing people, and then we set traps in battle to test our martial arts and eyesight.
"Just one illusion can comprehensively assess the quality of all aspects. Director Cheng's mental skills are really amazing!"
Xing Peng was convinced: "The big man's methods are indeed extraordinary!"
Fan Ancheng glanced at Xing Peng, feeling like he had found a treasure.
He thought for a while and said with a smile on his face: "Xiao Xing, when you marry Xiaoqian, our Fan family will definitely give you a generous dowry."
Xing Peng really didn't know how to answer the call.
Xiaoqian and I haven't seen each other for at least two years. Isn't it too sudden to talk about this now?
Fan Ancheng gritted his teeth and decisively offered a sky-high price: "The dowry is worth at least six hundred gold coins, which also includes a high-end residence!"
The rich man's original price was three hundred gold coins, but now that he knew the content of the assessment, he immediately doubled the price.
To be able to pass such a difficult assessment is a sign that the director has personally checked it. A talent with excellent character and ability. It would be a pity if he missed it!
Xing Peng felt a little short of breath, but he didn't refuse.
With so much money, only a fool would refuse.
Besides, Xiaoqian is quite beautiful!
five minutes later.
The assessment is over.
Director Cheng did not appear again.
But no one had an opinion.
All the attendees in the banquet hall may be considered number one in the eyes of ordinary people, but they are nothing in front of Director Cheng.
If a big shot is willing to show up once, it is considered very flattering.
After a while.
Fang Qinghuai, the owner of the Winter Garden, shouted loudly: "Everyone, Director Cheng has selected fourteen outstanding young people and ordered me to inform everyone of the results."
The banquet hall immediately fell silent.
Although Xing Peng had guessed that he would be selected 99% of the time, his heart was still lifted.
Fang Qinghuai took out a piece of paper and read out the first name: "Xing Peng..."
Xing Peng's heart was about to explode with joy.
I was selected!
I've been spotted by Director Cheng!
Fan Ancheng burst into laughter.
The prospective son-in-law he found is ranked first on the list, which shows that his performance is the best!
This time the bet was right!
Fan Ancheng patted his prospective son-in-law on the shoulder and said in a very affectionate tone: "Xiao Xing, you are not young anymore. Why don't you marry my Xiaoqian later this month? I promise to buy a dowry of no less than eight hundred gold coins."
The price of the dowry has increased again!
Xing Peng was a little surprised and blushed: "Later? Is this too soon?"
Fan Ancheng shook his head repeatedly: "Not happy! Not happy at all!"
This wealthy businessman is afraid of long nights and many dreams, and he can't wait to hold the wedding tomorrow, but he is still too slow!
Xing Peng is a principled person. Since he agreed to the conditions in advance, he has no intention of going back on it.
He hesitated for a moment and said, "I'll discuss it with my parents. They shouldn't object."
Fan Ancheng looked anxious: "Okay! Then I'll go home with you later and meet my future in-laws."
Xing Peng was a little uncomfortable with this enthusiasm, but he didn't object: "Okay."
soon.
The banquet entered the second stage - collecting money.
Fang Qinghuai stood in front of the crowd and talked eloquently: "Everyone, Director Cheng felt that many civilians were struggling to make a living and decided to set up a charity committee..."
He debated for a while and ended with one sentence: "Everyone is welcome to donate generously and contribute to helping the common people at the bottom!"
Fan Ancheng was the first to raise his hand: "I will donate 500 gold coins!"
The eyes of the group of people around him immediately gathered.
Although it was a large amount of money, Fan Ancheng smiled happily.
His original budget was three hundred gold coins, but Xing Peng's performance was so good that he decisively decided to increase the money.
The first place in the selection will definitely have a good future and is worth the price.
*
Half an hour later.
In the garden office.
Cheng Han knew the result of this donation-21,400 gold coins.
A little more than expected.
And raising such a huge sum of money can be used to do many things, and can also greatly appease the common people at the bottom.
Cheng Han looked at Fang Tingyuan and ordered: "Spread the donation amount as soon as possible and vigorously publicize the donor's kindness."
Fang Tingyuan responded respectfully: "Understood, I'll do it right away."
Cheng Han grinned.
His strategy has always been one step at a time.
This fundraising is also an opportunity to force the Council.
Even the private sector is working hard to help the people at the bottom, so why should the Council do nothing?
If the Grand Archon remained motionless, what would Xuange think?
(End of chapter)
