The elevators in God Wang Tower were powered by spirit stones. Such simple devices were too easy to make for craftsmen in the cultivation towns.
Wang Ke and Zhang Zhengdao were currently taking one.
âFifty thousand pounds of spirit stones? My commission is fifty thousand pounds? Wang Ke, when did you become so generous?â Zhang Zhengdao was taken by surprise.
Fifty thousand pounds! Never had the man possessed that much money before; not even raiding tombs had given him such profit. Happiness overcame him all of a sudden, making him feel a little dizzy.
Wang Ke patted Zhang Zhengdaoâs shoulder and asked, âI, Wang Ke, am always fair in what I do. I will not deprive you of even a single cent if it belongs to you. But, I wonât spare any extra either! Zhang Zhengdao, tell me, do you think Iâm still petty?â
âNope! Not petty at all, of course! Hahaha, this is your first time being so generous to me!â Zhang Zhengdao replied excitedly.
âWork hard and attract more customers; more commissions are waiting for you!â Wang Ke encouraged him with a smile.
âOkay, okay. Hold on, commissions?â Zhang Zhengdaoâs eyes widened in a flash. âYou told me my commission is zero-point-five percent. You gave me fifty thousand pounds; doesnât that mean you earned ten million pounds?â
Zhang Zhengdao knew that Wang Ke had made a ton of money this time around. But he didnât expect the amount to be that massive. Ten million pounds? Ten million!
An Astral Infant cultivator may not have that much money! And youâve earned it in just one morning?
âMost of the money is needed for the insurance pool, in case of claims; I didnât earn that much. This is hard-earned money! I didnât make it as easy as you!â said Wang Ke, shaking his head.
âBullsh*t. When has money ever gotten out of your pockets once it goes in? You can deceive others, but not me!â Zhang Zhengdao said in disbelief.
Wang Ke was surprised by Zhang Zhengdaoâs rebuttal. This guyâs becoming smarter?
Zhang Zhengdao grumbled and said, âWang Ke, Iâm the one who pulled all the customers over, everyone! Look, I helped you earn that much money, but youâre only sharing this little? Just a tiny fraction of what youâve earned? Donât you think itâs too much!â
âA tiny fraction? You call fifty thousand pounds of spirit stones a small fraction? If you donât want it, forget about it then!â Wang Ke shook his head.
âEhh no! No! I want it! I didnât say anything just now!â Zhang Zhengdao immediately admitted defeat.
âSigh. Zhang Zhengdao, youâre only considering the things youâve done, but shouldnât you also include what others have done? You were only in charge of running around to send invitations, which made you fifty thousand pounds within twenty days; where else can you get such a cushy job?â Wang Ke said, shaking his head.
âI⌠I also worked in security!â Zhang Zhengdao rebutted.
But Wang Ke replied disapprovingly, âIsnât fifty thousand pounds enough already? You did so little, yet you have the face to ask for more? I have lots of subordinates who did much more, but which of them received a higher commission than yours? Save for yourself, there are so many people and mouths to feed; each of them has their own family as well, yet they earn less than you. How can you ask for more?â
âRight, itâs because you delivered the invitations; that is why the three thousand people are here. But from start to finish, wasnât it me the one who planned it all? Who would have believed us without my Revered Teacher and the others to back us up? Do you think the customers would have bought the insurance without my heart wrenching speech today? What about the construction of God Wang Tower⌠Do you think it was made for free? You did so little and yet you made a killing because I take you as a friend, and you have the gall to ask for more? Where is your face? Where is your conscience?â Wang Ke questioned him.
Zhang Zhengdao: ââŚâŚâŚâŚâŚâŚâŚâŚâŚ!
Wang Ke, you have the face to say such things? Iâm already shameless enough⌠But compared to you, Iâm nothing! What did you do to cultivate such thick skin?
âBut, zero-point-five percent is really too little! Canât you increase it a little bit?â Zhang Zhengdao requested again.
âYou really donât know about the hardships of making money. You only see me enjoying the fruits, but youâve never seen how I struggle for it! Do you know how difficult it is to earn this money?â Wang Ke asked with a black face.
Zhang Zhengdao: ââŚâŚâŚâŚâŚâŚâŚâŚâŚ.!â
Damn⌠You call this difficult? Then what about the things Iâve gone through, all those years while trying to earn money?
âWhatâs with that expression of yours? You donât believe me?â Wang Ke asked before offering another suggestion, âWhy not do this? Donât say Iâm being heartless to an old friend. All the people that bought insurance and are currently staying in the towerâs guest rooms, you are free to go and invite them to buy some more. Iâll multiply your commission tenfold as long as you convince them! How about that?â
âReally? Ten times?â Zhang Zhengdao was moved by the offer.
âThatâs right. But you must not mistreat my customers. You can only use persuasion to create a win-win situation. Remember, win-win!â Wang Ke warned him seriously.
âDonât worry, donât worry. I promise Iâll get them to buy more policies!â Zhang Zhengdao said with excitement.
The lift reached the top floor.
Zhang Zhengdao and Wang Ke parted ways.
Wang Ke entered his office.
âTen times? It was my speech that swayed them in the assembly hall. I raised the overall atmosphere to the top and everyone bought the insurance out of impulse and herd mentality. Many of my âtoutersâ helped in making it happen. But now? Many of the buyers have calmed down by now and are regretting the purchase. They might even be cursing and swearing in their guest rooms. Some are probably thinking about getting a refund! Itâs a pity though, their money wonât leave my pockets once it goes in! And thereâs the ânegligence clauseâ in the contract! As for Zhang Zhengdao? Uhh, itâll be good enough if heâs not scolded by all of them,â Wang Ke muttered, then shrugged before closing the office door.
Wang Ke scanned his surroundings and became serious. Why does my office feel so shady? Donât tell me something bad is going to happen. Hmm, this doesnât feel good. Fortunately, I have a backup plan!
MeanwhileâZhang Zhengdao plastered a friendly smile on his face and knocked on one of the guest rooms.
âElder Chen, what did you think about the insurance? Are you interested in buying one more?â Zhang Zhengdao said with an eager smile.
The door was swung shut forcefully, fracturing Zhang Zhengdaoâs nose along the way.
The latter covered his nose and tried to stop the bleeding, âDamn it. Itâs OK if you donât want it, but why be so rough about it? My nose! Ouch!â
Zhang Zhengdao thought about disputing the matter with Elder Chen, but he remembered Wang Keâs conditions, which included not mistreating customers. And so, he could only leave in pain.
He walked to the next door and knocked; another familiar cultivator opened.
âMy fellow cultivator, are you interestedâŚ!â Zhang Zhengdao asked with a smile.
Another door was shut. Zhang Zhengdao covered his nose and squatted down in pain.
âDamn it! I hadnât even finished my sentence. Whyâd you fling your door shut like that!â Zhang Zhengdao complained in great frustration.
The poor manâs nose turned extremely red after knocking on the doors of a few more acquaintances.
I get it. Fifty thousand pounds of spirit stones is not just the sales commission! Itâs also payment for taking the blame! All those who regret buying insurance think they were swindled by me! Wang Ke, you bast*rd! I became a scapegoat! Zhang Zhengdao felt despair.
But, would he give up just like that? Zhang Zhengdao was unwilling!
Ten times? Ten times the commission! I canât let it go just like that. Some are unwilling to buy, but what if others are willing? Hardships will eventually pay off! I believe I can find at least one person willing to buy more! Oh yeah, the ones who just bought one insurance are basically hobos; they wouldnât buy more. I should go after suckers with a lot of money; those who buy ten or more policies in one go! Zhang Zhengdao thought to himself.
He kept on walking as he thought of a plan, then reached the pink ladyâs door, since she had been the center of attention during the product launch.
That pink lady bought ten insurance plans! Zhang Zhengdao had also heard she didnât even look at the contract; she went straight to the Prized Customers Zone and bought ten shares without batting an eye. Some of the bald men next to her were short on funds and she also paid on their behalf. She didnât even want the free gifts. Talk about a wealthy person!