Young Master in Flower City

The fat guy was completely blown away by the office's decor; besides the diamond chandelier, all the office decorations were things he had never seen before.

"Whoa, what's the brand of that big screen? How is it as thin as paper? Also, this sofa is so soft and comfortable. Damn, this is just pure enjoyment!" The moment he walked into the office, he felt like he had wasted his years of living.

Upon witnessing this, Gao Shaoyang sneered. Was the CEO really sure about hiring this guy as a stand-in? Damn, with his goofy look, can he really do it? He's clearly just a sleazy country bumpkin!

"What's your name?" Xiao Tianyu asked casually.

Upon hearing this, the fat guy seemed to realize Xiao Tianyu's presence and exclaimed in shock, "Bro, are you also a worker at Tianyu International? Don't worry, with me around, I guarantee you'll eat well and live large!"

With that, the fat guy plunked himself onto Xiao Tianyu's desk, with an expression that seemed to say the world is his oyster.

"..." Gao Shaoyang felt like spewing blood. Damn it, that's my CEO, isn't it obvious this idiot can't tell? And he talks about living large and eating well. Are you out of your mind?

Also, aren't you afraid your ass will catch fire sitting on the CEO's desk?

Gao Shaoyang thought of stopping him, but then saw Xiao Tianyu wave it off.

The fat guy asked earnestly, "Bro, what position do you hold at Tianyu International?"

"CEO!" Xiao Tianyu replied nonchalantly.

"Oh, the CEO, right. With me around, you can be rest assured... What? CEO..."

Bang~

The next second, the fat guy tumbled off the desk, landing face-first in a humiliating fall. Oh my gosh, he... he's really the CEO. Would this impostor be chopped into pieces?

Upon this realization, the fat guy got startled and clung to Xiao Tianyu's leg, "CEO, it wasn't intentional. I just wanted to show off a bit. Please don't hold it against me. I'll leave right now and promise never to appear in front of you again!"

Sobbing with snot and tears, the fat guy continued, "Bro... No, CEO, you see I'm all skin and bones. Just spare me this once!"

Witnessing this scene, Gao Shaoyang looked speechless. Do you really want this guy as a stand-in? Are you sure there's no mistake? CEO, perhaps reconsider and grab a random person off the street instead, they'd be better than him.

But Xiao Tianyu calmly replied, "Didn't you just love sitting in that chair?"

Gulp~

The fat guy swallowed hard, "Uh, CEO, I just wanted to be on TV, never intended to steal your position!"

At this moment, the fat guy's heart sank to his toes. The person in front of him was a legend, one of a kind. Impersonating him, surely means he'd be torn apart, right?

"You really like being on TV?" asked Xiao Tianyu.

"Yes!" The fat guy nodded, "But compared to my life, being on TV is insignificant. CEO, please, I'm begging you. I've elders to care for and children to feed. If I were torn apart, they'd be left begging on the streets!"

"No one's going to tear you apart. If you want to be on TV, how about you hold a press conference tomorrow as the CEO?" replied Xiao Tianyu with a smile.

"You're not going to kill me?" The fat guy asked in terror.

"Never thought about it!"

"But I'm impersonating you?"

"Impersonate all you like, it's perfect—I need a stand-in!"

"Bro, you should have said so earlier! I thought I was headed to report to King Yama!" The fat guy scrambled up from the floor, patting Xiao Tianyu's shoulders confidently, "Trust me, as your stand-in, I'll make your identity even more mysterious!"

"How dare you!" Suddenly, Gao Shaoyang shouted.

Bang~

Zhu Dachang's legs gave way, and he sat on the floor.

Gao Shaoyang continued, "How dare you address the CEO as a brother?"

"Shaoyang, let it be!" Xiao Tianyu, a bit amused by Zhu Dachang, said, "You're Zhu Dachang!"

"Yes!" Zhu Dachang nodded, "Boss, just say the word, I'll be ready for anything, face fire or knife, no complaints!"

Can't call him 'brother', calling him 'boss' should be fine, right?

"That won't be necessary," Xiao Tianyu replied casually, "Your name needs to change, your identity will change—cut off all ties with relatives. I'll set you up with a new identity. As for those relatives you mentioned, I'll ensure money is sent to them monthly. Can you accept that?"

"Can do!" Zhu Dachang looked excited, "Could you just give me the money?"

"Don't you have family?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Dachang chuckled, "Boss, actually, I... that..."

"Spit it out already!" Gao Shaoyang snapped.

"Actually, I've been an orphan since I was little. No family, no friends!"

"Didn't you just say you have elders and children to care for?" Gao Shaoyang glared at Zhu Dachang, realizing he'd been spouting nonsense.

Zhu Dachang let out another chuckle, "That was just to save my skin. Now that the boss isn't going to kill me, of course, I've got to tell the truth!"

"You scoundrel!" Gao Shaoyang cursed.

"Hehe~ It was all to survive," Zhu Dachang said seriously, making Gao Shaoyang steaming mad. If Xiao Tianyu weren't here, he would have given Zhu Dachang a good beating.

"Since you're an orphan, all the better!" Xiao Tianyu nodded, satisfied. "You can't use the name Zhu Dachang anymore. Honestly, it's awful!"

"Yes!" Zhu Dachang nodded, looking totally fawning and sleazy. Wow, do I really have this chance today? Yes, I've decided, I'll cling to this opportunity.

"What should we call you then?" Xiao Tianyu pondered.

"Boss, how about Zhu Yuanzhang? I think it sounds domineering!" Zhu Dachang suggested earnestly.

Pfft~

Gao Shaoyang nearly coughed up blood. Is he serious? Zhu Yuanzhang? Why not Zhu Hongwu while he's at it? This guy sure dares to dream.

Even the usually reserved Xiao Tianyu found this amusing. This fat guy is getting more interesting by the second.

Zhu Dachang seemed to realize something was off and asked, "Do you think the name doesn't suit me?"

"How about Ying Zheng then?"

"That's a good name too!" Zhu Dachang said, "But the surname is tricky. How about Zhu Yingzheng, does that work?"

"I think Zhu Liuche suits you better!"

"I like that one too!"

"What about Zhu Xiangyu?"

"..." Zhu Dachang started contemplating. People who've studied abroad sure have a knack for names.

Then Xiao Tianyu waved his hand, "Alright, from now on, you'll be called Zhu Wuneng!"

"Ah~ Is that name really good?" Zhu Dachang was baffled. He had hoped for Xiao Tianyu to give him a grand name, but this—how is it worse than Zhu Dachang?

I may not be highly educated, but I've read Journey to the West.

And so, Zhu Dachang said, "Boss? Could you reconsider?"