CHAPTER 67: CHAPTER 67: MEN ONLY SLOW DOWN MY ABILITY TO MAKE MONEY

After lunch, Qian Qi headed back, but before she left, she got another pass from Li Hongsheng.

This pass was different from the previous special invitation; it didn’t have the invitee’s name written on it. In other words, anyone with this pass could enter the Magic Plant Research Institute.

However, there are places where this pass couldn’t grant access, as some important areas required more than just an ordinary pass.

But it was enough.

When Li Hongsheng saw Qian Qi off, he took a brand-new lab coat from the warehouse and gave it to her, jokingly adding, "Consider it a souvenir, although I think your demeanor doesn’t quite suit a researcher."

Qian Qi accepted it cheerfully, "Then I’ll thank the dean."

After Qian Qi left, Li Hongsheng dialed the principal’s number.

"I don’t think Qian Qi really knows how to make the magic potion or grow the Defense Fruit," Li Hongsheng pondered, "To be honest, even I find magic plant research daunting, so how could a child like her have such formidable skills?"

"..." The principal twitched his lips slightly, "Were you fooled by her again? Have you forgotten? All those magic plant assignments from her classmates were done by her. How could she not have such abilities?"

"Even if she doesn’t have the ability, she must know something or harbor some secret!" the principal asserted, "Remember the organization that was conducting illegal human experiments? They mentioned Spiritual Awakeners had their brain areas developed, making them more receptive to knowledge. What if Qian Qi happens to be one of them?"

"Are you suggesting she might be an S-Class Spiritual Power Awakened?" Li Hongsheng was shocked.

"I’m not sure either. I’ll find a chance to test it out," the principal thought for a moment, "Leave this to me, I’ll try to probe her."

"You have a plan?" Li Hongsheng asked curiously.

"Hmm..." The principal stroked his chin, "There are 36 strategies, at least one of them will work. I plan to try the beauty trap first."

Li Hongsheng: ???

A beauty trap? Who? You? Are you a beauty?

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When Qian Qi returned to the dorm, she found her roommates were all there.

She casually tossed the pass into the wardrobe and complained, "Which idiot stole my special invitation pass? It had my name on it—what’s the point of stealing it if they can’t get into the research institute? Do they have nothing better to do?"

Liang Yuting curiously poked her head out from the bed, "Your stuff was stolen?"

This was indeed an unusual incident. If something had been stolen from the dorm in the past, Qian Qi would have been the suspect. Now that theft happened, the victim was actually Qian Qi.

"Yeah, luckily I got another one from the dean." Qian Qi was just about to get into bed and rest for a while when she saw the principal message her to go to his office.

"Tsk, that old guy won’t have anything good for me." Qian Qi scratched her messy hair and left the dorm.

As soon as she walked out, a classmate approached her, "Qian Qi, Qian Qi, my Seven-cornered Ghost Flower is having issues again; it’s got a big red bump on its head..."

"No big deal, I have something to sort out in the office. Let’s talk about it tomorrow~" With that, Qian Qi jogged downstairs in her flip-flops.

Leaving the classmate scratching his head in confusion.

Why is she going to the city again?

Could it be that the big project she cooperated on in the city last time has issues?

In the principal’s office.

The principal set out snacks and tea on the coffee table and straightened his black suit, ready for anything.

He prepared his words, ready to extract the magic potion’s formula from Qian Qi today.

Then, five o’clock passed, six, seven...

Looking at the darkening sky outside, the principal suddenly realized: ???

Was I stood up?

At half past seven, the door to the principal’s office finally knocked, and the principal quickly stood up, "Come in!"

Qian Qi peeked her head from behind the door, immediately spotting the sumptuous spread on the coffee table, her eyes crinkling in delight, "Wow, principal, you’re so generous~ You even prepared food~"

The principal’s eyebrow twitched slightly, he pointed to the coffee table, "Have a seat, there’s something I’d like to ask you."

Qian Qi sat on the sofa by the coffee table, unabashedly sampling the snacks. Seeing the principal also sit down, she laughed, "Please, straight talk, I’m not one for beating around the bush."

"Alright, since you said so, let’s discuss things plainly." The principal intertwined his fingers, asking solemnly, "How much would you be willing to sell the formula for the Blood Stopping Magic Potion and the method for growing the Defense Fruit?"

"These two items are too important for us. If you don’t want to sell, we can handle the cultivation and production, and you can take a cut of the profits."

The principal laid out his intentions, "The money can be yours, but the products must be sold to the public; that’s what we want."

Qian Qi smiled, "Principal, I’ve already said..."

The principal raised a hand to interrupt her, "If you’re willing, I can arrange for Su Ang to go on a date with you for a day."

He considered this quite an offer; Su Ang was the most handsome and excellent student at Awakener University. From his observations, Qian Qi seemed interested in Su Ang.

No, actually, it’d be odd if Qian Qi wasn’t interested in Su Ang, given he looks like a celestial being, and is himself an S-Class Spiritual System Awakened. His father is the highest-ranking commander, and the Su Family is one of the top seven ruling families.

In addition, he frequently travels to war zones, often appearing in news reports, already a symbol of hope. There’s no one in the world who’s not crazy about him.

Men admire his fighting spirit and combat power, women are captivated by his looks and impressive background, elders would love him as their own grandson, and children idolize him as a heroic example.

Going on a date with such a "legendary figure" for a day is something many people dream of.

The principal upped the ante, "As long as there’s no physical contact, you can do whatever you want with him!"

Hearing this, Qian Qi folded her hands and covered her lips.

"Principal, do you have a misunderstanding about me?" she said earnestly, her legs bouncing slightly. "I’m not someone who chases after beauty, money is far more important than men. He would only slow down my money-making."

She said with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes, "And even if I liked pretty boys, I know in my heart what’s more appealing—eight handsome male models or one handsome classmate."

So, did you understand?

If you give me eight male models for free, maybe I’ll consider it!

Outside the principal’s office, Su Ang hesitated, his hand on the doorknob.

He slightly raised an eyebrow.

Then, he opened the door and met Qian Qi’s gaze.

Qian Qi: ...Oh dear.

Did he hear her reckless words just now?

Su Ang nodded at Qian Qi as a greeting, then sat across the sofa without changing his expression. "Principal, did you need me for something?"

"Hmm..." The principal cleared his throat, "Here’s the situation..."

The principal explained about the Blood Stopping Magic Potion and the Defense Fruit. Understanding the context, Su Ang looked at Qian Qi, "You like male models?"

Qian Qi: ...

Save me, he did hear it.

"There’s an entertainment venue in Song City with the male models you like. If you’re interested, I can take you there," Su Ang said with his cool and indifferent voice, "I’ll cover all the costs, as long as you’re willing to sell the formula and method."

Su Ang’s face was flawlessly handsome, as if untainted by the world, just standing there, he felt untouchable.

Such a pristine High Peak Flower, calmly speaking about male models, seemed completely appropriate, as if he was sincerely discussing serious matters, not joking at all.

The principal was about to say something when Qian Qi chimed in, "Sure!"