A deep sense of powerlessness stifled Xu Fang. It was indeed suffocating to be without money.
Suddenly, a piece of information appeared in his mind.
[Character: Chen Mei, 40 years old, Lady Owner.]
[Secret: Married Fang Hui and gave birth to two sons, neither of whom are Fang Hui's biological children. The eldest son's father was a former neighbor, Feng Dawei. The second son's father is a tenant, Xu Daqiang.]
Xu Fang's expression was dull, but his heart was in turmoil. How did this information appear in my mind? Could it be some kind of special ability? Is this information even accurate?
His silence, in Chen Mei's eyes, was a sign of submission. She snorted and said, "I'm helping you, so don't be ungrateful! Start work today, okay?"
Xu Fang let out a long sigh. Whether the information was accurate or not, he would know after trying.
"Do you still remember Feng Dawei?" Xu Fang asked.
Chen Mei's pupils constricted slightly. She frowned and questioned, "Who's that?"
"What? Have you forgotten your eldest son's biological father?" Xu Fang looked at her with a burning gaze.
Chen Mei's expression changed drastically. She looked at Xu Fang in disbelief. This happened twenty years ago, and even my husband doesn't know about it. How could this brat possibly know?
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chen Mei scolded.
Looking at her fierce but flustered reaction, Xu Fang's heart pounded. The information is obviously true! That means this mind-reading-like ability of mine… it's also real!
"Am I talking nonsense? Then do you still remember Xu Daqiang?" Xu Fang asked again.
At this moment, Chen Mei could no longer keep her composure. She stood up abruptly, her eyes wide as she shouted at him, "Just who are you?"
"You don't need to know who I am. As long as you don't provoke me, I'll take these secrets to my grave. But if you don't know what's good for you, then I'll just have to tell your husband everything!" Xu Fang threatened viciously.
Chen Mei truly didn't dare let her husband know about these things. If he found out, she wouldn't just be kicked out with nothing; she could very well be beaten to death.
No longer daring to pester Xu Fang, Chen Mei pointed at him and spat out one last threat, "You… I'm telling you, you still have to pay the rent!" With that, she rushed out the door.
After Chen Mei left, Xu Fang excitedly threw a few punches in the air.
This mysterious ability might be my chance to turn things around!
RING, RING, RING—
The sound of a phone ringing interrupted Xu Fang's thoughts.
He picked up his phone and saw it was an unknown number.
He answered the call, and a pleasant female voice came through. "Hello, may I ask if this is Mr. Xu Fang?"
"This is he. And you are?"
"I'm Qiao Yu, the General Manager of Yun Liquor Distillery. I saw the resume you submitted today for our Sales position. May I ask when you would be available for an interview?"
An interview!
Xu Fang's heart skipped a beat. This new ability is incredible, but I can't exactly put it on my resume, can I? With no work experience listed, I'll never get an interview for a good job. I might as well give it a try at the distillery.
Having made up his mind, Xu Fang hurriedly said, "I'm free today."
"Can you make it by eleven in the morning? If not, the afternoon is also fine," Qiao Yu asked.
"No problem. Eleven is perfect."
"Alright. I'll send the interview details to your phone in a moment. Please give me a call when you arrive," Qiao Yu said with a smile in her voice.
A few minutes after hanging up, Xu Fang received a message from Qiao Yu. It contained the address of the Yun Liquor Distillery and the interview information.
Xu Fang changed into a clean set of clothes and went out.
As he walked, he decided to test his ability again, his gaze falling on the pedestrians around him.
However, the information that came to his mind only indicated "personnel unrelated to me."
Does this mean I can't see the secrets of strangers?
Passing by a small supermarket, Xu Fang went inside. "Boss, a pack of gum, please."
"Sure, that'll be Two Yuan." A portly man took out a pack of gum and placed it on the counter.
At that moment, another message appeared in Xu Fang's mind.
[Character: Zhang Yefu, 42 years old, owner of Wang Wang Supermarket]
[Secret 1: Uses a fake license plate on his car.]
[Secret 2: Sells a mix of real and fake tobacco and alcohol at his supermarket.]
Since he lived nearby, Xu Fang was a regular at this supermarket and would often chat with the owner. Based on what he knew, the name and age were about right. He just never expected this simple-looking man would dare to do such illegal things.
He paid nonchalantly, gaining a better understanding of his special ability.
He could see the secrets of anyone whose life had intersected with his, but for random passersby with whom he had no connection, he could see nothing.
Taking a deep breath, a smile spread across Xu Fang's face. If I use this ability well, earning the money to save my father won't be just a pipe dream.