I bought a secret manual of the Hehuan Sect for ten yuan.

"This kind of thing isn't something that can be solved by numbers; it's like an ant trying to shake a tree—even with you added, the result will be the same!"

Why ruin yourself for a stranger, for a slim chance of outcome?

"Let me tell you, this isn't just about your future; your life could be in danger..."

"Sister Wen!" Yang Manni interrupted Wen Qiuxuan, "Striving isn't about the result, but about leaving no regrets!"

"I'm not talking about a stranger, but about countless parents around the world, like Xu Xiaoluo's parents!"

"If we remain indifferent and fail to strive for even a ray of light, the darkness will only grow ever larger, eventually engulfing and swallowing us and our descendants!"

"Sister Wen, I know what I'm doing; it wasn't an impulsive act."

"After the incident with Qingcheng Beauty, my contract with the company has been changed, and I don't have any endorsements currently under contract."

"I am only responsible for my own actions. In other words, I have the freedom and right to do what I want. If the company is dissatisfied with my behavior, it can unilaterally terminate my contract, and I have no objection."

"I'm so sorry for letting you down after all this time, Sister Wen."

Yang Manni's expression was calm yet unusually firm.

"You—" Wen Qiuxuan was speechless and sat silently on the sofa.

After a long pause, she suddenly remembered something and became somewhat excited. "Manny, tell me the truth, are you planning to go to the East China Sea if you can't make it in Beidu?"

Yang Manni was completely confused. "Sister Wen, what are you talking about? Why did you suddenly bring up Donghai?"

"Qin Ge!" Wen Qiuxuan blurted out, "Manny, I know that the matter of Qingcheng Beauty has always been a knot in your heart."

"I'm not joking with you, I'm serious. If you insist on doing this, and you didn't have any plans to develop in Donghai before, then you can definitely consider it now."

"We all underestimated Qin Ge. I used to think he was relying on the Han family, but the more I learned about him, the more I realized something was wrong."

Do you know what Qingcheng Beauty has become like now?

"Don't assume they're successful solely because of their Viro product. While Viro is indeed a very effective product, you have to know how to use it wisely!"

"Without sufficient backing, even if you possess the Viro formula, don't delude yourself into thinking you can take off with it. Sooner or later, it will belong to someone else, and it might even bring you utter destruction!"

"I don't think even the Han family could control him, but Qin Ge can. Do you know what that means?"

"Back then we thought Qin Ge was relying on the Han family, but now it seems more like the Han family is relying on Qin Ge!"

"If you can win Qin Ge's favor, your career in the East China Sea will definitely be..."

"Sister Wen!" Yang Manni understood what Wen Qiuxuan meant and was a little amused and exasperated. "I didn't think that much about it, and I didn't plan to develop my career in Donghai."

"I knew that Qingcheng Beauty was not simple, and I also knew that Qin Ge was not simple. I thought of it after I used Weirou."

"I was already very grateful that he didn't go after us completely; I didn't dare to hope for anything more."

"Sister Wen, my decision to speak up for Xu Xiaoluo is not for anyone's benefit, nor is it to show the world how kind I am."

"It's simply that I found out about it and felt I should do it, that's all!"

"I've had fame and fortune, but I've found that I'm not living a very fulfilling life, so I want to be a little willful."

Wen Qiuxuan fell silent again. She finished the water in her glass in one gulp, then sighed deeply, "You make me seem very mercenary."

"To be honest, quite a few people have contacted me these past few days, wanting me to arrange some scandals for you as well, and the prices are quite considerable."

"I don't believe in anything else; only the cold, hard numbers in my bank account can give me peace of mind!"

"Since I can't persuade you, I won't say any more. I hope luck will be on your side."

......

"You bastard, didn't you just say you wanted a kiss?"

Zheng Qiuyi, clutching a corner of the blanket, breathed softly and kicked Qin Ge with her long legs.

Qin Ge raised his hand and grabbed his ankle, his palm sliding smoothly against the delicate skin, the contact area increasing and the touch becoming softer.

"Ah—" Zheng Qiuyi exclaimed softly and quickly grabbed Qin Ge's hand.

If I had known it would end like this, I would have agreed to his proposal from the beginning. All these past few days, I've been treated like a servant by him, which is a complete waste.

Huge loss!

"Aren't you looking down on me, thinking I'm not good enough?"

"Have you rested enough?"

Qin Ge felt a little regretful. Zheng Qiuyi was very fragrant, but unfortunately, she still couldn't help him break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

It seems I still have to rely on Jiang Chaoning. With her spiritual root physique, she mustn't let me down...

"It's your own strange behavior that's to blame me, how can you blame me?"

"Besides, I only thought it to myself, I didn't say anything!"

Zheng Qiuyi was speechless. Was her expression too obvious, or could this guy read minds?

"Mmm..." She couldn't withstand the onslaught and let out a soft moan. She quickly hugged Qin Ge, her mind racing as she tried to distract herself.

"Shouldn't you give me the agency rights for Viro?"

"Is this the time to talk about this? You're really using yourself as a bargaining chip to negotiate with me?"

"Trying to renege on your debt?! You've gotten such a good deal, wouldn't it be a huge loss if I didn't order anything?"

"It's not that I'm going to renege on my debt; I just think you're not really suited for the beauty industry. Why don't you try something else?"

"What other things? Like what? Don't tell me it's something like serving tea and water, or I'll turn you gay, you believe me?"

"Make vaccines!"

"What do you mean? Are you trying to fool me? You can say I'm bad at cosmetics, but you can't say I know absolutely nothing about them. But I really know nothing about vaccines, so how is that appropriate?"

"Sell your company and acquire a pharmaceutical factory or research institute—one with a complete production line, ready to be put into operation immediately!"

"and then?"

"Then shout louder."

"Seriously... Ah~~!"

......

"Based on your standards, I've done the math, and even if I sold the company, the money wouldn't be enough!"

"You finish the rest!"

Fearing that Qin Ge would do something reckless again, Zheng Qiuyi rolled herself up in the blanket, leaving only her head and one hand exposed.

Clearly, they suffered from their lack of experience, thinking that this would make them safe.

"I don't have any money!" Qin Ge thought for a moment, "Why don't you ask Zheng Shaoqing? He has money!"

Zheng Qiuyi retorted angrily, "What does it matter to me if my brother has money? He won't give it to me!"

"He'll give it to me. Just say it's my idea. If he doesn't give it to me, beat him up again."

"That's my brother! He can be really hateful at times, but can you please stop hitting him all the time?"

"I won't beat him up if you make him obediently hand over the money!"

"So you're just going to be stingy with every penny?"

"Should I pull yours or mine?"

"..."

"Come......"

"What are you doing? Ugh... I don't want to... Ugh..."