Chapter 114: Chapter 114: The White-Clothed Elder Tricked by Qian 7
"Young lady, if you want to fly back, do you buy a ticket here?"
The voice of an elderly man in a white robe sounded behind her, seasoned and weathered by time. Qian Qi turned back, her eyes beneath the sunglasses slightly glimmered.
"Yes." She lifted a corner of her mouth into a smile, "Sir, at your age, you’re still going into instances? Truly vigorous in old age!"
"Hahaha." The elderly man in white chuckled discreetly, his gentle and calm gaze fell upon Qian Qi, but carried a hint of scrutiny, "When you’re old, you still need to support the family. With more experience, you have to put in some effort, otherwise the family might fall apart."
"Then it must be that the younger ones in the family aren’t up to it," Qian Qi stood up and offered her stool to the old man, "Or perhaps it’s you spoiling your family too much, which makes you work even at this old age."
The elderly man in white was taken aback upon hearing this, then began to ponder thoughtfully.
"Please take a seat, the plane won’t be back for a while." Qian Qi yawned and stuffed her Magic Beast Study book back into the pocket at her rear waist.
The elderly man in white didn’t decline, he sat on the small stool and casually chatted with Qian Qi, "I saw you carrying an Awakener University Magic Beast Department textbook, are you a student from the Magic Beast Department?"
Qian Qi crossed her arms, lazily replied, "Sort of."
"So that means, you are just an ordinary person?" The elderly man in white was surprised, which was quite different from his expectations, "And yet you’re daring to enter an instance?"
"Tsk!" Qian Qi shrugged, helplessly replied, "The adults at home aren’t striving, so the young me has to come out and make a living."
The elderly man in white: .....
Not sure if he was overthinking, he felt as if Qian Qi was subtly hinting at him again.
But Qian Qi shouldn’t know his identity, he rarely appears in public, and without intentionally following or investigating, no one would know what he looks like.
The elderly man in white was indeed Tang Yunde, Chairman of the Dungeon Association. This time he came for two reasons: to confirm the status of the instance and for the matter of IKD.
He observed in secrecy, witnessing IKD’s marketing strategy throughout, and particularly noticed Qian Qi. For some reason, maybe from a lifetime of accumulated experience, he intuitively felt that Qian Qi was not simple.
Especially after discovering she might be a student of Awakener University, he found it even more incredible.
Because the school doesn’t support students entering instances prematurely. Except for the heirs of major families, it’s rare for students to proactively enter instances.
Her appearance was too abrupt.
What’s more striking is her attire: a flashy pink shirt with floral shorts that easily attracts Magic Beasts’ attention. Nobody would dress like that entering an instance, not even his A-level granddaughter would wear such flamboyant clothing for an instance.
If Qian Qi dared to wear like this, she’s either foolish or really capable.
He couldn’t help but recall that person named [Ex-wife absconded with money and eloped] from the forum, and asked in a nonchalant manner, "Young lady, what’s your name?"
"My name is Chen Tong~" Qian Qi replied honestly, "Let me tell you! Our IKD’s aircraft is top-notch, if you feel the flight experience is unsatisfactory later, feel free to complain about me at school!"
She patted her chest, looking quite magnanimous.
Tang Yunde nodded, remembering this name.
Chen Tong... I’ll ask Zheng Hai for this student’s information when I return.
As Tang Yunde was contemplating this, Sheng Qinghong, who had been running back and forth, returned with the helicopter. After disembarking, he instinctively looked for Qian Qi, and upon seeing Tang Yunde beside her, he widened his eyes in shock.
"You... wouldn’t happen to be the Chairman of the Dungeon Association, Mr. Tang, would you!" Sheng Qinghong immediately recognized Tang Yunde and rushed forward with respect.
Previously, Qian Qi had thrown Tang Yunde’s photo in front of him, admonishing him repeatedly to remember this person, so it’s hard not to recognize him.
"Oh my gosh!"
After Sheng Qinghong recognized Tang Yunde, Qian Qi also dramatically exclaimed.
She looked at Tang Yunde with astonishment on her face, breaking her voice, "You are actually the famous Dungeon Chairman? Mr. Tang?"
Tang Yunde: ...
Hey, that’s too fake.
If he suspected earlier that Qian Qi might know him, he could now be sure that Qian Qi definitely knew his identity.
So why was she putting on such an act?
Tang Yunde quickly realized the answer.
On the plane, a backup pilot, already arranged, flew in a flashy red helicopter, while in the cabin, Sheng Qinghong eloquently described the benefits of cooperation between the Dungeon Association and IKD to Tang Yunde.
Tang Yunde sat in his seat, intermittently tapping his fingers on his thigh.
Upon learning that the Chuyun Mountain Dungeon was a large canyon, Tang Yunde understood that without the convenience of aircraft, this instance, which had buried countless heroic Awakeners before, would become a wasted instance.
The plan Sheng Qinghong provided was excellent, benefiting IKD while the Dungeon Association could also leverage the collaboration to ease tensions with the Awakeners.
After all, there have been clashes between the Dungeon Association and Awakeners, merely by establishing instance rules to constrain their behavior, have caused discontent among some Awakeners.
"This plan is indeed good, to come up with this in just a few days, it seems your IKD benefactor possesses certain capabilities." Tang Yunde praised lightly.
Benefactor?
What benefactor?
Sheng Qinghong was puzzled inside, he didn’t know Qian Qi flaunted herself as IKD’s benefactor outside?
However, these two words made him instinctively think of Qian Qi, he couldn’t help but glance at her, then continued the conversation with a straight face, "Yes, that benefactor is indeed impressive."
She anticipated all possibilities, even predicting Tang Yunde’s appearance in the instance.
Initially, when Qian Qi raised this possibility, Sheng Qinghong didn’t take it seriously. After all, how could a dignified chairman grace an E-level minor instance?
But in reality, Tang Yunde did come.
This confirmed for Sheng Qinghong once again that Qian Qi was a genius, and every word she uttered held its reason.
Seeing Sheng Qinghong’s gaze filled with admiration gradually turn towards her, Qian Qi raised a hand to meet her lips, silently sinisterly smiled.
Don’t admire the sis, her achievements are irreplicable.
She just thought the Dungeon Association would definitely send someone to record the Demon Boss on the instance forum. By then, she could naturally liaise with an inside person from the Dungeon Association, leading straightforwardly to negotiate cooperation with Tang Yunde.
But who could’ve imagined, that Tang Yunde himself would deliver to the doorstep?
What is this called?
This is called getting everything effortlessly!
Seeing Tang Yunde staring at the cooperation plan in Sheng Qinghong’s hand, seemingly considering something, she turned around and whispered a few words to the pilot.
A few minutes later.
"I’ll reconsider the cooperation matter..." Tang Yunde stated calmly. As an official institution, the Dungeon Association connecting with commercial entities requires meticulous deliberation, besides, his choices aren’t limited to IKD alone.
However, the cooperation plan is indeed sound, he could directly utilize it.
Thus, Tang Yunde pointed to the plan on the small table, "May I take this with me?"
Qian Qi squinted slightly, smiled graciously, "Of course you can, such a big thing naturally requires thoughtful consideration, ah, look, we’re out of the instance!"
Tang Yunde instinctively glanced out the window, but his view was obstructed by Qian Qi. She opened the cabin door and leapt out. Unbeknownst to him, the megaphone buzzed open, her clear voice rang out smoothly amongst the crowd, "Chairman Tang, please disembark."
Immediately, sensitive reporters around triggered and surged forward like tides.
"Chairman Tang? Are you on IKD’s aircraft to discuss cooperation with them?"
"Chairman Tang, is the Dungeon Association planning to employ IKD’s aircraft to provide convenience to Awakeners?"
"Chairman Tang, Chairman Tang please respond!"
Upon seeing this, Qian Qi promptly raised her hand to fend off the crowded reporters, appearing thoughtfully considerate, "Chairman Tang is discussing cooperation with our IKD. We will provide a response later, please be patient, be patient~"
"Of course, regardless of the results, we at IKD will choose to accept!" She proclaimed loudly, sincerely appearing to be considerate of the Dungeon Association, "We will not utter a bad word against the Dungeon Association! Also hope Awakeners don’t pressure the association too much, we all serve humanity, each has its hardships!"
Inside the airplane, Tang Yunde: ???
Excuse me?
What do you mean by regardless of results? What do you mean by not utter a bad word against the Dungeon Association?
Are you planning to use media and public opinion to force me to accept the cooperation?!
As long as the Dungeon Association doesn’t agree to the cooperation, it’s not considerate to Awakeners, right??
Only then did Tang Yunde realize, he wasn’t merely on the plane, he was on a pirate ship!
Beside the aircraft, Qian Qi lowered her head, the massive straw hat shading her lips that slowly curled into a sly smile.
Excellent!
Her arrangement to stop in areas with many reporters, now Tang Yunde couldn’t escape from cooperation decision!!!