The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human? Chapter 1335 816: Arm Wrestling Match

"Excuse me, sir, can I ask what you're looking for?"

A fitness coach bearing a refined face inquired.

"Who are you?"

Liu Zheng questioned.

"I'm Hard Man Jianxiong, the gym's fitness coach and, well, the security supervisor too."

The fitness coach responded.

"Did you only just start as security supervisor?"

He narrowed his eyes while speaking.

"That's irrelevant. The key point is our gym is only for those who come to train. If that's not your purpose, leave now, or I'll make you."

Hard Man fixed him with a stern gaze and declared.

His baggy outfit hid any signs of his muscular build from plain view.

Yet, the earlier disturbance he created revealed that this trainer possessed impressive strength.

"Who claimed I'm not here to train? I'm signing up for a membership right away."

Liu Zheng stated.

Unwilling to clash head-on with brute strength, he chose a smarter path instead.

"Would you prefer a single-session card, monthly pass, or yearly membership?"

Hard Man inquired.

"Which card costs the most here?"

He countered.

"The Super Membership Card. Pay once, no renewals ever. Includes a private shower and locker, endless drinks and gym meals, pick any trainer, join any class. Naturally, to manage smoothly, switching trainers requires a week's notice."

The front desk answered promptly.

Whether a brawl erupts or not, pushing the premium deal remains essential.

"How much does it cost?"

"San Wan."

The front desk answered.

"I'll take the Super Membership then."

Liu Zheng declared.

San Wan was no big deal; a couple of meals would cover it.

Regardless if the gym's meals stick to high-protein, low-fat like in the real world, meat must be involved.

"Got it. Coach Hard Man, handle this please."

The front desk instructed.

"Sure. Follow me, sir."

Hard Man's voice stayed steady, though the intense pressure around him eased noticeably.

Grabbing the contract and pen from the front desk, he guided Liu Zheng over to the nearby wall table.

"Contract here, have a read."

Hard Man passed two contract copies to Liu Zheng.

After a quick scan confirming its standard terms, Liu Zheng signed and returned the gym's version to Hard Man.

Hard Man had planned to show off the gym facilities, but with this swift move, he stayed silent and escorted Liu Zheng back to pay and collect the card.

"I want Cang Sha Xiang assigned as my personal trainer."

Clutching his new Super Membership Card, Liu Zheng stated directly.

"Apologies, Mr. Liu. Cang Sha Xiang is just a gym member, not staff, so appointing them isn't possible."

The front desk replied smilingly, mockery flickering subtly.

"Exactly as I expected."

Liu Zheng sneered icily.

He anticipated no easy ride; this twist surprised yet made perfect sense.

The front desk offered no words, merely sustaining her smile toward him.

Hard Man's intimidating presence surged anew, poised to stop any outburst.

"Can I at least hit the gym floor then?"

Liu Zheng showed no signs of exploding, not at this point anyway.

"Absolutely, we encourage every member to train daily, even if only for a fitness meal or tip-sharing."

Hard Man interjected.

"However, no fights or bullying allowed. Anyone who defiles the gym's sanctity will be tossed out by me, Jianxiong Hard Man."

He added firmly.

"Even for Super Members?"

"Not even the owner!"

Hard Man affirmed instantly.

Liu Zheng sensed his sincerity in those words.

"A true fitness enthusiast and dedicated coach."

He assessed Hard Man inwardly, eyes blending gentleness with sharpness.

Gentleness stemmed from Liu Zheng's respect for such dedication; sharpness arose knowing this foe would complicate matters greatly.

Saying no more, Liu Zheng swiped his card to access the training zone, Hard Man shadowing him closely.

At the entrance gate, he surveyed the gym, then abruptly faced Hard Man.

Tracing Hard Man's line of sight, his eyes landed on a pulley setup in the gym's northeast corner, where a dark-skinned blonde performed single-arm cable pulls.

"Cang Sha Xiang turns out to be female."

Liu Zheng expressed mild shock.

"Darn it!"

Hard Man realized the trick upon hearing that, rushing to bar his path.

"No one harms my trainee on my watch."

Hard Man flexed into a double biceps stance, his baggy clothes snapping taut across rippling muscles.

"Does merely watching count as harm? Where'd you pick up those ethics, Xiaohongshu?"

Liu Zheng mocked.

"Plus, I never picked you as trainer, so why tail me?"

"Security supervisor here—I'm obligated and empowered to watch potential threats."

Hard Man admitted boldly.

As the gym's prized asset with shares, complaints from Liu Zheng wouldn't faze him.

"Fine, keep watching then."

Liu Zheng brushed past toward the pulley, Hard Man trailing in rigid, muscled readiness.

Their disturbance drew Cang Sha Xiang's notice, yet she pressed on with flawless reps until they stood before her.

"Coach, was my form good earlier?"

The dark-skinned girl beamed with vibrant energy.

"Perfectly standard—ideal for demo lessons."

Hard Man commended.