Jiu Richeng was constantly mocked by his friends for knowing nothing about romance. He had lived for hundreds of years and was still single, they said. He'd wasted all that time. Only his colleague would pat his head and comfort him:
"Jiu Ri, you can think of Yokohama as your lover."
Jiu Richeng was moved to tears. Then he turned around and gave the colleague, who only wanted to exploit his employees, the middle finger.
Determined to make the people who mocked him see him in a new light someday, Cheng-ge swallowed his pride and sought out his idea of a ladies' man, Friend Number One, to learn the tricks of the trade.
Friend Number One held nothing back: First, you need a handsome face.
Friend Number Two, who was drinking with Friend Number One, joined in: People who are good conversationalists are more popular.
Friend Number Three kindly added: A stable job makes for a happier family.
Friend Number One chimed in: An even better choice is a big company.
Friend Number Two: A healthy body matters too.
Cheng-ge jotted down everyone's suggestions, then racked his brains over how to meet all the requirements. When he noticed Friend Number Two's receding hairline, he suddenly understood.
The next day, Jiu Richeng went to his boss to hand in his resignation and announced that he was going to become a civil servant.
Boss: ?
*
According to How to Become Popular with the Opposite Sex, also known as The Ladies' Man's Handbook:
Civil servants are the most popular profession in matchmaking.
Cheng-ge couldn't agree more.
*My friends made fun of me for not knowing how to write romance, so I'm writing a book to show them! - From a pigeon who can't write blurbs, will prove himself on May 11, 2022, and absolutely will not go AWOL.
*The blurb above has been revised. Changed one word, 2022.6.5.
*The CP is the elder brother of the Red Leaves, and this is the Red Leaves of the Port Mafia.
Theme: Proving yourself.
