Boarding Life

She spoke coldly, "I originally planned to play along with your act for a bit longer, but now it seems there's no need!"

Feeling the frost-like chill emanating from Ling Feixue, completely different from before, Qin Qi felt a pang in his heart, "Were you sent by Cai Nian?"

"Cai Nian?"

Ling Feixue scoffed, "I heard before that you offended Cai Nian, and now it seems true. Rest assured, I'm not one of Cai Nian's people!"

Qin Qi frowned, "You're not one of Cai Nian's people? Then who are you?"

Ling Feixue sneered, "Otherwise, why would I look down on you rural folks? There are more influential groups in the Shangjing circle than just Cai Nian's!"

"Here is our company's business card. President Mu said there was a brilliant talent from the province, but seeing you today, that's all there is; I don't see anything special about you!"

Qin Qi took the card and gave it a look.

"Shangjing Red Flower Co., Ltd.!" Qin Qi was taken aback.

Didn't they say it was someone from the circle?

The mysterious woman lazily remarked, "People from the Shangjing circle often register companies to divert attention, representing their influence. From the outside, they look much like ordinary companies."

"But inside, they're mostly people from the circle!"

Qin Qi finally understood and carefully examined the business card.

Only to find it simply had a person's name and a phone number in black and white.

He stroked his chin, "So, you're a Shangjing force trying to recruit me?"

"Recruit you?"

Ling Feixue laughed derisively, "Don't overestimate yourself. Although I don't know why President Mu specifically asked me to come, seeing you now shows nothing special!"

"At most, it was a test, and the results weren't great. Still, I don't want this trip to be in vain; I might consider giving you a chance!"

Qin Qi squinted his eyes, "A chance?"

Ling Feixue stretched lazily, "It's my kindness to you—a chance to join our company."

"As long as you obediently follow my instructions in the coming time, I'll consider your talents from all angles!"

"If the result satisfies me, I might consider hiring you for a temporary position in the company!"

Listening to Ling Feixue's disdainful words, Qin Qi's temper flared up instantly.

He looked her up and down, then spoke, "Are you out of your mind?"

Ling Feixue had thought Qin Qi would be grateful for her offer, after all, it was a rare opportunity to break into Shangjing and enter the circle directly.

For someone she considered a rural person, this was an incredible chance.

Those in the provinces racked their brains trying to enter Shangjing's circle without any access!

Yet the other party asked if she was out of her mind?

Before she could explode.

Qin Qi interjected, "Why do you think I have to join your Red Flower Company? First of all, I know nothing about your company."

"Secondly, even if your Red Flower Company is amazing, what's it got to do with me? Why must I go to Shangjing or join your company?"

"You come in so arrogant, as if I owe you money or something. And testing me? Why should I care about your test?"

In response to Qin Qi's words.

Ling Feixue was stunned!

She felt Qin Qi shouldn't be saying these things and thought no one should say them.

Yet she couldn't find a single point to refute in what he said.

"You?"

Ling Feixue bit her silver tooth.

Quickly, she thought of something and mocked, "If you joined Red Flower Company, Cai Nian wouldn't dare touch you. Cai Nian is quite influential in Shangjing, but our Red Flower Company doesn't fear him either!"

Qin Qi heard this and flatly refused, "Not interested! If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first!"

Without waiting for a response, he left without a word.

"You!!"

This time Ling Feixue was utterly baffled; she never expected Qin Qi's rejection to be so decisive.

To be honest, Qin Qi was indeed tempted by what Ling Feixue said because Cai Nian was like a ticking time bomb to him!

If he had the protection of this Red Flower Company, Cai Nian wouldn't dare make a move, giving him much more time.

But his family and his woman were all in Sucheng.

Going to Shangjing would mean abandoning these people, and no matter the promise of riches and prospects, he had no intention of accepting!

Soon, Qin Qi arrived at the school gate.

Tang Xueli and Bai Ying'er had been waiting for him for a long time.

Seeing Qin Qi, their expressions were noticeably different.

The former was bright as a flower, in a good mood.

The latter looked like a wilting eggplant, her spirit diminished.

Bai Ying'er grumbled unhappily, "Oh well, a bet's a bet. I lost to you, so be it. But just for today!"

"Hehe, Qin Qi, you heard that. You're coming with me today!" Tang Xueli hooked Qin Qi's arm.

Qin Qi was baffled, "What's going on with you two? Why am I going with Xue Li?"

Bai Ying'er spoke awkwardly, "Well... we were bored just now, so we played some Dou Dizhu in the girls' dorm!"

"I lost a lot, and, well, had no choice but to bet you!"

Qin Qi gave Bai Ying'er an annoyed look, "Can't you be more reliable? It's one thing to play cards, but why bet me?"

"It's not my fault she insisted on betting with you; what could I do?" Bai Ying'er pouted, "And also, since I lost, you have to be obedient at her place later; that's part of the bet."

"What?" Qin Qi's eyes widened, "I have to be obedient?"

He had already ensured Tang Xueli and her family were compliant, now he had to listen to someone else today?

Bai Ying'er pouted, "Oh come on, a bet's a bet!"

Tang Xueli giggled, "This little miser just doesn't want to spend money."

Bai Ying'er crossed her arms, "Alright, alright, got a bargain and still playing coy. Now go, I don't want to see you two!"

Tang Xueli hooked Qin Qi's arm, pulling him away.

She giggled, "You heard her, let's go. My mom's been teaching me about company matters lately, and she often wants you to come over, but couldn't find the time."

"Coincidentally, she's at home today, and knowing you're coming will surely make her happy!"