vncnus Chapter 16 Monetizing Appearance
Chapter 16 Monetizing Appearance
Nine o'clock in the morning, at the Burning Wave Gym.
As one of the top-ranked professional fitness venues in the old town of Shandun, it has attracted many fitness enthusiasts.
Even on a weekday morning, the venue remained incredibly popular.
The atmosphere today is noticeably different from usual.
"Why are all the guests gathered over there...? I guess it's because Lina's here?"
As soon as Xu Lang, the curator and coach, arrived, he noticed that most of the guests had gathered in a corner of the venue, so he looked at the front desk and asked.
To attract more customers to a gym, a good brand name is essential. Lina, whom Xu Lang mentioned, is a female fitness influencer he hired at a high price.
The latter would randomly set aside one or two days each week to work out at the venue, showing off his impressive physique while acting as a temporary fitness coach, which attracted a group of "loyal" fans who paid for memberships.
"It's not Lina, boss, it seems someone even more formidable has arrived!"
The receptionist shrugged and said with a strange expression.
"There are other experts?"
Upon hearing that there was someone even more remarkable than Lina, Xu Lang's eyes lit up.
As you get closer to the crowd, all you hear are exclamations of praise, and all you see are phones in camera mode.
This made Xu Lang even more curious about who could cause such a commotion.
Then he saw the man lying on his back, lifting a 256-kilogram barbell.
The weight that most fitness enthusiasts wouldn't dare touch, the weight that would even cause the bar to bend noticeably, was effortlessly and continuously lifted and lowered under his control, making one doubt their own eyes.
More importantly, there were no signs of human modification on this person!
Admittedly, in this era, it is not uncommon for people to become strongmen through prosthetics or other drug-based methods, but this kind of naturally strong physique undoubtedly better embodies the purest form of strength and beauty compared to the former.
Xu Lang, a former sergeant in the Terrorist Mobile Unit, considered himself to have a good eye.
With an excited expression, he pushed through the crowd and crouched down to carefully observe the person in front of him.
His loose clothes hung down, revealing his sculpted six-pack abs. The lines of his arms when he raised them were strong and powerful, and the muscles in his shoulders and neck were also clearly defined, showing that he possessed explosive power.
Every aspect highlights the man's daily "effort" and "sweat".
After he finished a whole set, hung up the barbell, and sat up, a series of gasps of surprise rose and fell around him.
Hearing the sound, Xu Lang looked up, his expression faltering, and he couldn't help but whisper,
"Damn, this is outrageous!"
His explosively athletic physique was paired with a handsome face with sharp features and a cool, aloof demeanor.
It's no wonder that this contrast attracts so many onlookers.
Several female students nearby, who are usually very popular, were so excited they almost fainted. They held up their phones and looked at the man with the same kind of gaze a lioness would give her prey on the savanna.
However, the man had no intention of staying there to be watched by everyone.
With a cold expression, he refused several people who asked for photos and walked straight to the dumbbell area on the other side.
Instead of provoking dissatisfaction, this indifferent attitude made the onlookers admire this fitness guru even more.
Several female trainees rushed into the fitting room.
She was probably planning to touch up her makeup quickly and change into yoga pants that would flatter her figure.
To be honest, Yu Jing is also completely bewildered right now.
He came here in the morning, got a membership card, and started training. He became completely absorbed in it.
Yu Jing used to be like an outdated old car, barely drivable, and he didn't feel that anything was wrong with him.
Now, thanks to the comprehensive enhancements of the Torch Watch, it has become a supercar. The more it challenges its own limits through training, the more it can unleash the terrifying potential and vigorous vitality of this body.
The ensuing sense of accomplishment undoubtedly brought him immense satisfaction.
Perhaps this is why many people are obsessed with fitness.
That's why, when Yu Jing came to her senses, she realized that she had become the focus of everyone's attention.
Fortunately, he hasn't yet broken through human limits. Although the projects he does are exaggerated, there are still other people who can do them. In addition, there are countless amazing records of fitness influencers who combine technology and hard work, so there is no need to worry about attracting too much attention.
"Brother, what's your name?"
Just as Yu Jing had successfully escaped the crowd and picked up the dumbbells, she heard someone's voice.
I turned my head and glanced at him, finding him strangely familiar. After a couple of seconds, I remembered seeing his cardboard cutout before I entered, thanks to his coaching uniform. I responded,
"My name is Yu Jing... You're Xu Lang, the owner of this gym, right?"
"That's right, I'm Xu Lang. I just saw you practicing the clean and jerk over there. Wow, that's impressive! I haven't seen someone as skilled as you in a long time. You must have received professional training before, right?"
As Xu Lang spoke, he looked Yu Jing up and down, and found the latter's figure to be absolutely perfect.
"It's just a casual practice session. Is there something you need?"
Being stared at intently by a muscular man, Yu Jing felt a tightness in his anus and his tone turned cold.
"I'd like to offer you a high salary to join our gym as a fitness instructor."
Xu Lang didn't mince words and stated his purpose directly. After a pause, noticing the change in Yu Jing's expression, he added...
"Of course, if you have other jobs, that's okay. We can cooperate in another way. I'll give you a monthly salary of 10,000 yuan. You just need to make sure you come to the gym for half a day two to three days a week, morning, noon, or evening is fine."
"The premise is that when customers ask you about your fitness secrets, you have to say that you received professional fitness training here."
Internet celebrity beauties can indeed attract a lot of perverts, temporarily increasing the popularity of gyms.
However, Xu Lang knew very well that only a "live guy" like Yu Jing could attract truly high-quality customers to the Burning Wave Gym.
"And what about my usual gym fees...?"
Yu Jing, who had already planned to maintain a high level of training before participating in the Explorers' Headquarters assessment, couldn't help but hint at it.
This was the first time he had experienced the monetization potential of his looks and physique.
There's no reason not to take advantage of a bargain that's offered to you.
"It's free! All the equipment in the gym is free for you!"
Seeing that Yu Jing was showing signs of relenting, Xu Lang immediately seized the opportunity, as he also didn't want to miss out on such a perfect opportunity.
For 10,000 a month, you can get a fitness guru who looks like a male celebrity to stay permanently.
He thought this deal was incredibly profitable!
"I have one more request. When I came in, I saw on your cardboard cutout that you used to serve in the Terrorist Mobile Unit and are currently teaching mixed martial arts at the gym?"
Are you also interested in mixed martial arts?
Xu Lang looked at Yu Jing with some surprise, then thought for a moment and took the initiative to remind him.
"Let me make it clear first, I'm happy to teach you, but learning this is tough, injuries are commonplace... Are you sure?"
"Yes, I've been interested in this since I was a child. I didn't have the opportunity before, but now I don't want to miss this chance."
Besides getting used to his enhanced power through physical training, Yu Jing also needs to learn power generation techniques and close-combat moves to better utilize the combat power of this savage body.
He was just wondering where to sign up when Coach Xu Lang came up to him on his own.
You can use any gym equipment you want.
It's only natural to occasionally audit a few classes, right?