Shocking! A master of metaphysics has been mind-reading!

Composing himself, Lu Qiu continued to probe for information, "Actually, I don't really believe in these things."

Xia Wange smiled and said, "These things are not mandatory. Most people only believe when they need to, and don't believe when they don't."

[Nonsense, you're a chosen one, surrounded by auspicious energy. Everything you want will come to you by chance. Aside from your leg, which is a result of overreaching and self-destructive behavior, what else are you lacking? Comparison is the thief of joy.]

Lu Qiu: "..."

"You just said that I have an extremely noble destiny, the destiny of an emperor in ancient times, but my company is not yet a world leader."

Xia Wange put down her teacup. "That's because you don't want to. You think things are fine as they are now, so they won't reach the scale you just mentioned."

[Nonsense. Not all emperors in ancient times were incredibly powerful. You're too lazy to expand and content with the status quo, yet you expect the company to expand on its own? Sigh, it might not be the case for others, but it certainly is for you. Can you guarantee the company's stability and growth? In time, even if you don't want to, it will still expand, won't it? I want that kind of life where you make money while lying down.]

"You mean, I can get whatever I want?" Lu Qiu digested the other person's inner complaints. The other person was actually right. He really didn't ask for much. The company had grown to this size, which was the result of the company's own development. He didn't have anything he particularly wanted. He would get whatever he wanted, except for his leg, which he had been seeking medical treatment for everywhere.

Xia Wange truthfully said, "Some people are not destined to have great wealth, but you are."

[Ugh, how much longer do I have to ask? The more you ask, the more jealous I get. Why can't I be the chosen one?!]

"What do you want in return for helping me?" Lu Qiu asked again.

Xia Wange pondered for a moment, then vaguely said, "I need the extra purple energy you possess."

[And this Xiao Deng, how long will it take? He needs me to heal his leg, and I need his purple energy to prolong his life. It's a fair trade, if only he could cooperate with me...]

Halfway through the conversation, Lu Qiu realized the voice had stopped. He looked up and saw that the other person had changed their posture, leaning back in their chair and no longer touching the table.

But hearing just the first half is enough.

He had been unsure of the other party's intentions, but after hearing that she could extend her life, he no longer had many concerns. It was normal for things to go back and forth, and for someone to have ulterior motives.

As for why the other party didn't explain the transaction clearly, Lu Qiu understood. If Xia Wange had encountered someone else, they might have been able to manipulate her regarding the matter of extending her life.

Of course he wouldn't.

Thinking of this, Lu Qiu said, "Shall we give it a try?"

Xia Wange, who was still figuring out how to persuade him, was taken aback. "Okay...okay."

"What is the set deadline?"

Xia Wange had the same idea. "Okay, one month. If your leg doesn't improve within a month, I'll leave on my own. But during this month, I might have to spend a lot of time by your side every day, um... at least two hours. Of course, if I have something to do, I might be late or leave early, or go out in the middle of the month."

Lu Qiu slightly turned her head to look at Xia Wange, "So, you're saying that not only are you late and leave early, but you also have to go about your own business, and I still have to pay you a salary?"

Xia Wange rubbed her hands together, feeling a little embarrassed, but her words were anything but. "Whether or not I get paid depends on the final results. Oh, by the way, you don't need to pay my social insurance and housing fund contributions anymore. I'm the 'legal representative,' so I pay them myself. Just give me the portion that the company is supposed to pay."

"..." Lu Qiu rubbed his forehead. "You're the legal representative? You started your own company?"

"It's just a small, independently run shop, nothing fancy." Xia Wange placed a business card on Lu Qiu's desk. "But we offer a wide range of services."

Looking at the long list of business categories on the business scope, Lu Qiu felt his legs ache even more. He stared suspiciously at Xia Wange, who had a kind smile on her face, for a long time, then rubbed his chin. "Besides this, what else do I need to do?"

"Wait." Xia Wange smiled, seemingly in a very good mood. "Wait for an opportunity."

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After Xia Wange left, she called Li Fan in. She could let Li Fan, who was only half-baked, do as she pleased, but she couldn't delay Lu Qiu from finding a truly suitable assistant.

At this moment, Zhang Yue eagerly ran over and placed a glass of water on Xia Wange's workstation, "Hello..."

"Call me Xia, or Wange, either is fine," Xia Wange said.

Zhang Yue's expression twisted for a moment, and she stammered, "Shall I call you Sister Xia? Is that alright? I'll call you Sister Xia. This is black tea. If you don't like it, just tell me and I'll get you something else right away."

Xia Wange blinked. The other person was clearly older than her, yet still called her "sister." Although she wasn't used to it, it was still better than being called "master" in public. "It's okay, I can handle it. You don't need to worry about me, you go about your business."

"Okay, let me know if you need anything." Zhang Yue said with a warm smile.

Xia Wange nodded.

Their conversation left Assistant Xu completely bewildered. Zhang Yue was on the same floor as him, and he knew her somewhat. Apart from chasing after that security guard for the past two weeks, Zhang Yue had always been capable and arrogant; he had never seen her be so humble and subservient to anyone before.

He's been following the gossip quite a bit these past few days. Everyone's saying Zhang Yue's been cursed, which is why she's acting so foolishly, like she's lost her mind, following that little gatekeeper around and yelling at him without retaliating.

Assistant Xu initially didn't believe in these things, but apart from being cursed, there was no other reason to explain Zhang Yue's previous state. Plus, there were a lot of onlookers that day, and their accounts sounded very convincing...

With this in mind, Assistant Xu became even more polite to Xia Wange, saying, "You can just contact me if you need anything; I'm on your business contact list."

"Okay." Xia Wange waved her hand. "Go ahead and get busy."

In this industry, people with real skills can't be low-key. If others are polite to her, she can't possibly force them to not treat her differently, can she?

Seeing that no one else was coming, Qian Ming, with gossipy eyes, slid over in his sliding chair and leaned on Xia Wange's table, whispering, "Do you have connections? Why are they being so polite to you?"

Looking into the clear eyes of a recent graduate across from her, Xia Wange nodded solemnly, holding up three fingers, "Yes, there are people above us, and three more."

"Three?!" Qian Ming's eyes widened immediately. "What positions do they hold? Are they high-ranking officials?"

"They're quite big; everyone calls them Grandpa Sanqing."

"Grandpa Sanqing?! This is...?"

"They are respectively Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun, Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun, and Taiqing Daode Tianzun."

Qian Ming's expression changed several times. "If you don't want to talk about it, fine. Why lie to me?"

Xia Wange revealed a meaningful expression.

The truth is often hard to believe.