Chapter 178: Chapter 177: 3 Months East of the River, 3 Months West of the River, Don’t Underestimate the Profession of the Poor!
After examining the training results of Zhang Feng and Liang Yuting, Qian Qi mysteriously asked them, "Are those things all ready?"
"All ready." Zhang Feng remembered what Qian Qi had instructed, and couldn’t help but get excited, "There are still some things in printing; three days should be enough."
"Great, from now on, our Magic Plant Department will be renewed, becoming the most promising specialty!" Qian Qi snapped his fingers, his smile growing more sinister, "They will all be mesmerized by the allure of our Magic Plant Department, unable to extricate themselves!"
Then, for the rise of their Magic Plant Department, money will pour in like a waterfall!
After bidding farewell to the two, Qian Qi hummed a smug tune as she returned to the dormitory, only to find Chen Miaomiao there as well.
After being detained for three months, Chen Miaomiao missed the final exams. According to the rules, she would be unable to advance to the second year in the Magic Plant Department. Packed with luggage, she fiercely glared at Qian Qi before leaving the dormitory in frustration.
[She certainly won’t let you off.] The system reminded, [Should I help you take care of her...?]
The system waved its panel, the intent clear; it wanted to take her out.
"No need." Qian Qi was in a good mood. She sat at the desk, opened the Light Brain, and said indifferently, "Those drowning in pointless anger are doomed to self-destruction."
If Chen Miaomiao figured things out during these three months and decided to live low-key without provoking her, Qian Qi wouldn’t chase her to extinction. After all, she’s a good student, a good baby. How could she, just because she had the system, easily decide someone else’s fate?
Letting Chen Miaomiao stay away was also for Chen Miaomiao’s own good. It’s likely there wouldn’t be another chance for the two to meet, hoping she could turn over a new leaf and become a kind and generous ordinary person.
Of course, this mercy would only be extended to students who hadn’t graduated yet. If, in the future, Chen Miaomiao wouldn’t leave her alone, then don’t blame Qian Qi for being ruthless.
"Forget her, let’s fleece our dear charming students~"
Qian Qi gleefully opened the school forum. During these two months of summer vacation, she had been competing with a group of social people, both openly and secretly, growing increasingly nostalgic for her simple yet easily duped, I mean, kind and simple fellow students!
With a simple tap of her finger, a new topic popped up on the forum:
#Back-to-School Guide! Freshmen Must Read, Alumni Must Answer! In 3 Days Skill Department VS Magic Plant Department, which department will become this year’s leading specialty?!#
After finishing the topic title, Qian Qi excitedly added to the content of the topic:
『Three months east of the river, three months west of the river, don’t underestimate a poor specialty!
The three-month deadline has arrived! Skill Department VS Magic Plant Department, who will seize the top, becoming the eventual winner?
On the morning of September 1st, at 10:00, Beast Square will host a duel between the two departments. Skill Department’s 3 E-level Awakened will challenge the Magic Plant Department. A betting pool will be opened, blindly guessing the match’s winner. Everyone is welcome to enthusiastically participate!
Note: Entry to this match is free, give us a follow, and don’t miss the fun!』
After writing, Qian Qi checked for typos, then "click" sent the topic out.
"Dongfang Qianqi" once the post was published, students who had previously followed them immediately received notifications. Upon discovering this match was free, their interest soared, deciding to watch the match in three days.
[--Qian Qi, this time you’re generous, letting us watch the match for free!]
[--What’s that supposed to mean? Who is Qian Qi? What money-taking?]
[--Must be a freshman, not even knowing Qian Qi? Not a local from Yan City?]
[--You haven’t heard Qian Qi took down a dozen D-level magical beasts? Is news from other cities so out of touch?]
[--Qian Qi’s matches usually charge entry fees, you freshmen getting to watch hers for free at the start of school year, enjoy secretly!]
[--You only notice the free entry? I’m more interested in the betting!]
[--Oh yeah, who do you think will win? Skill Department or Magic Plant Department?]
The wind in the discussion shifted to the betting pool, many came to the forum, speculating who would win or lose.
[--I think Magic Plant Department is sure to win, didn’t the news say Qian Qi developed a Frenzy Potion even ordinary people can use?]
[--Exactly! Qian Qi dealt with a dozen D-level magical beasts alone; feeding the potion to classmates makes winning a breeze!]
[--Then what’s the point of the betting pool? Magic Plant Department wins for sure!]
Seeing this trend, Qian Qi smacked her forehead, "Oh no! This won’t do! Got to give Skill Department a chance to win! How else will my pool work?"
She immediately replied below:
[--Dongfang Qianqi: Arrogant to the extreme! Magic Plant Department openly boasts they can beat Skill Department without using the Frenzy Potion?]
[--What? Magic Plant Department doesn’t plan to use the Frenzy Potion?]
[--How to win then? Ordinary people can’t possibly beat Awakened!]
[--Wow, getting intense! Said Qian Qi’s matches couldn’t possibly be boring! Hey, who do you bet wins?]
[--Magic Plant Department isn’t stupid, being so arrogant surely means Qian Qi has a plan up her sleeve~]
[--Makes sense]
[--Makes sense +1]
Seeing this, Qian Qi angrily smacked the table, face displeased, "What’s with these people? How can they trust me so much?! How am I supposed to profit like this?!"
She didn’t want this situation; she wanted everyone to believe Skill Department could win!
No way, she had to let these simple students experience the dangers of social people!
Her eyes spun, Qian Qi immediately thought of a new idea and quickly sent a message to Su Xingle, the senior of the Magic Beast Department.
[I am your uncle]: Are you there? No? Dorm?
Su Xingle received the message: ...Junior, are your greetings becoming more and more concise?
At least before there were more words; one could barely see she was threatening him to reply. Now down to three words and three question marks?
But one must say, the coercion effect is still visibly apparent.
[Young Master Su Cheng]: Junior, what do you need?
[I am your uncle]: Borrow a few Light Brain Numbers, help me post some topics.
Having said that, she sent over the topic titles.
#Yan City folks don’t fool Yan City folks! Skill Department VS Magic Plant Department, Skill Department must win! Trust me for big money!#
#Lincheng folks don’t fool Lincheng folks! Magic Plant Department without potion are useless, just bluffing!#
#Xia City folks don’t fool Xia City folks! Heard Qian Qi has switched departments, even if Magic Plant Department loses it’s irrelevant to her!#
#Sea City folks don’t fool Sea City folks! Heard Magic Plant Department relies on this year’s popularity, even if they cheat, the principal will smooth it over without kneeling!#
[I am your uncle]: Be honest, remember to find people from different cities to post~
Su Xingle: ...6.
Junior, you really are unique, it’s my first time seeing someone buying hot topics to promote their own loss!
This time, many will probably go discern true from false. Once they catch a whiff, they’ll easily imagine a great drama, believing Magic Plant Department is just pretending.
Moreover, Skill Department students will surely participate too; more and more people will believe Magic Plant Department can’t beat Skill Department.
Tsk tsk, it’s creating a great game of public opinion.
[Young Master Su Cheng]: Junior, I guess I can bet Magic Plant Department wins for sure?
[I am your uncle]: Haha, you’re too naive.
Su Xingle: Huh?
Confused, Su Xingle, while Qian Qi closed the Light Brain.
Three days to warm up for the match, many freshmen and alumni would surely come to watch, maybe even more lively than last time.
This great opportunity for profit and promotion, their Magic Plant Department couldn’t let pass!
"Oh! My dear charming fellow students! Submit to our Magic Plant Department!" Qian Qi shouted with enthusiasm, raising her hands in the empty dormitory, "Qian Sect will lead you to a new world---!"
"Join Qian Sect, Long live Qian Sect!"
System speechless: [....Forget Qian Sect, I think Penny Pincher suits you more!]
Qian Qi:....
Qian Qi slapped her hand, delighted, "Good! This sect is great! Great!"