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But he felt it could go even further.

He took a step forward, and Qingque took a step back, her back hitting the file shelf, leaving her with nowhere to retreat.

Qi Ye raised her right hand and rested it on the shelf beside Qing Que's ear.

He leaned forward, lowered his head, and brought his lips close to her ear.

The hot breath he exhaled landed on Qingque's ear.

Qingque froze on the spot, her mind going through a storm.

Lord Fu Xuan is acting strangely today, very strangely.

That way of leaning in, that tone of voice whispering in my ear,

This is completely unlike the aloof and upright diviner he usually does.

She felt her face rapidly heating up.

An extremely bold guess popped into her head.

Does Lord Fu Xuan have any special hobbies?

Have you finally decided to expose yourself after keeping it hidden all this time?

That's why they used "checking files" as an excuse to come see me.

He even deliberately got so close to talk to me, and called me "Little Sparrow"...

Qingque felt that she was going through a difficult choice: "Should I obey or resist?"

She's usually quite lazy, but she has absolutely no experience in this kind of situation.

Should we pretend to resist, or just give in?

Would it seem too casual to just go along with it?

If I resist, will I miss out on something?

Just as she was thinking this, what Qi Ye said was completely different from what she had imagined.

"Qingque, you're fired!"

"What?!"

She looked up abruptly, all those rosy fantasies vanishing instantly, the blush on her face still lingering.

She stared, mouth agape, for a long while:

"...Lord Diviner, what did you say?"

"You're fired."

Qi Ye took half a step back, crossed her arms, and repeated it.

Qingque's mind went blank for a moment. Then, an indescribable surge of joy welled up from the bottom of her heart.

If I get fired, I won't have to go to work anymore.

I can sleep in until I naturally wake up every day, and then go play mahjong.

Fight until you win, and you won't have to worry about being caught by the Grand Diviner or being punished by being sent to the archives anymore.

Happiness came so suddenly that she almost couldn't hold back, and the corners of her mouth began to uncontrollably turn upwards.

But she immediately realized that she couldn't laugh.

Being expelled is something to be happy about, but as a member of the Tabushi,

She should show sadness and surprise.

She took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the smile that was about to spill from her lips.

Then he quickly changed to a shocked expression.

"Lord Taibu..."

She even lowered her head and slumped her shoulders as she spoke.

"Although I made a mistake, I have always kept your teachings in mind."

I will never forget the care you have given me in Taipusi over the years.

You must have your reasons for firing me.

I...I accept.

As she said this, she tried not to make her voice sound too lighthearted.

She even paused deliberately, as if trying to hold back her sadness.

Then she raised her head and continued sadly:

"I will remember every word you taught me, and I will never bring shame to the Tabuan in the future."

Don't worry, I will remember what you did to me today for the rest of my life...

She almost said "gratitude," but quickly changed her words to "...teaching."

After saying these words, she thought to herself that she had done her part, and that she should have been sad enough and loyal enough.

Next, I just need to wait to complete the resignation procedures, and then I'll be free.

She was already mentally planning which mahjong parlor to go to later. This one wouldn't do; she lost too badly last time...

"good."

Looking at her expression that said, "I am sad, but I am loyal," Qi Ye nodded.

"It seems you've thought it through."

"I've thought it through."

Qingque nodded quickly, maintaining her restrained expression.

"I fully support the Grand Diviner's decision."

"That's good."

Qiye nodded as well.

"Since you have such a good attitude, then I have made a decision—starting today, you are promoted."

Qingque's smile froze on her face.

"You got...promoted?"

"Yes." Qi Ye nodded.

"Your words just now have shown me your loyalty."

The fact that you remained loyal to Tabuan even after being dismissed shows that you are a promising talent.

"I have decided to rescind my previous decision to dismiss you and promote you instead."

Qingque's lips were twitching:

"...But you just said..."

"That was my test for you."

Qi Ye said.

"If you showed any sign of happiness just now, you're really fired."

But you have shown loyalty, so I have decided to give you a chance.

Qingque stared wide-eyed, feeling as if she had fallen from heaven to hell.

They were pulled out of hell and thrown back into an even deeper hell.

She looked at Fu Xuan, who was looking at her with admiration, and suddenly felt that his face became extremely blurry.

She opened her mouth, as if to say something, but in the end only managed to squeeze out one sentence:

"My lord, what rank have I been promoted to?"

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