Chapter 530 - 329: The Alliance Wants You to Become S-Class As Soon As Possible
Xu Qinghe turned her head, took the S-Class Potion from her pocket, and handed it directly to Liu Xuan. "A bet’s a bet, I admit defeat," she said. "This Potion is yours."
After speaking, Xu Qinghe didn’t push the door open directly, but chose to knock first.
’Since I’ve already lost the S-Class Potion, I should at least maintain my composure and show the courtesy expected of someone from the Eastern Alliance.’
’Barging into someone’s room without knocking is just too rude!’
"Come in!"
Lin Qi didn’t move. He stood next to the reception area and spoke.
Only after hearing this did Xu Qinghe push open the door to Lin Qi’s office.
Liu Xuan, holding the S-Class Potion, didn’t enter. She just stood at the doorway and said to Lin Qi, "This is the person I told you about half an hour ago—Miss Xu Qinghe from Nanyun Potion."
"I’ll leave you two to talk. I have to go preside over a board meeting now."
"Miss Xu is here at our company at the invitation of the Eastern Alliance. I’ve agreed to the matter in principle, but since it involves you, Lin Qi, you two need to discuss the details."
Lin Qi nodded at Liu Xuan.
Xu Qinghe, however, still hadn’t gotten over the pain of losing fifty million and had already taken a seat—the same one Liu Xingyuan had occupied yesterday.
After she finished speaking, Liu Xuan closed the office door for Lin Qi on her way out and headed toward the conference room.
The junior shareholders there had already been waiting for her for over half an hour.
...
Only Lin Qi and Xu Qinghe remained in the office.
Lin Qi sized up Xu Qinghe. ’She’s very beautiful, and probably a rich girl, too.’
But Lin Qi’s heart was as still as water, completely unperturbed.
’He had seen too many women like her.’
He took two steps and sat in the same seat he had used yesterday.
But unlike when he faced Liu Xingyuan, Lin Qi was more proactive this time. "Miss Xu, Liu Xuan didn’t tell me the purpose of your visit. Could you elaborate?"
Xu Qinghe looked at Lin Qi.
She cursed him inwardly, ’Hypocrite! A beast in fine clothes!’
Then, her curious gaze drifted downwards a few inches.
Her face suddenly turned a little red.
’So the rumors on the cyber network were fake? There’s no godly power down there after all...’
When Lin Qi noticed her gaze, he was utterly shocked!
’This woman has some kind of X-ray Vision Ability!’
’Wait, no!’
’Hey, lady!’
’Where are you looking?!’
’We just met for the first time!’
’Isn’t this going too far?!’
Lin Qi took a sudden deep breath but maintained a calm expression.
Xu Qinghe also suddenly realized that the man across from her seemed to possess a similar Ability...
The atmosphere instantly became a little awkward.
Xu Qinghe asked, "You have X-ray Vision?"
Although the atmosphere was awkward, Xu Qinghe still wanted to get to the bottom of why she had just lost the bet.
Lin Qi had already decided he couldn’t expose his Wizard Profession to more people. For now, he would use the X-ray Vision Ability as a cover.
’I hope Baili Xueyuan keeps her promise of secrecy.’
Lin Qi nodded. "Something like that. But it has a distance limit. I’m a Native Extraordinary."
Hearing Lin Qi’s confirmation, Xu Qinghe felt a sense of relief.
But a new question formed in her mind.
The Abilities of Native Extraordinaries were usually hereditary.
Other than her own grandmother, Xu Qinghe had never heard of any other X-ray Vision Ability User in the Asian Administrative Region.
’Could it be that Lin Qi is a relative from my grandmother’s side of the family?’
After some thought, Xu Qinghe decided not to voice this question.
A moment later, Xu Qinghe chose to move on, preparing to get the conversation back on track.
Xu Qinghe cleared her throat and then said, "Even though Liu Xuan has already told you, I should still introduce myself."
"My name is Xu Qinghe. I’m from Nanyun Potion, and I’m an S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher. I’m twenty-two years old. I received my S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher certification last year and have created seventeen S-Class Potions to date."
"I’ll add that I am the youngest S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher on record, globally."
Xu Qinghe’s introduction was very detailed, but Lin Qi felt some parts were unnecessary and sounded a lot like bragging.
Lin Qi thought for a moment and said, "A pleasure to meet you, Miss Xu. I’m Lin Qi, nineteen years old. If all goes well, I should also be able to get my S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher certification this month."
Lin Qi’s introduction wasn’t as long as Xu Qinghe’s.
After all, he couldn’t very well disclose how many S-Class Potions he had made.
’He couldn’t just tell her he’d secretly concocted four S-Class Potions in the last two days, could he?’
’And each one was twice as potent!’
This was an ace Lin Qi had to keep hidden up his sleeve.
However, Lin Qi had to thank Xu Qinghe for her frankness.
Lin Qi had previously considered what production rate of S-Class Potions he should publicly claim after officially becoming an S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher.
Based on his previous, superficial understanding and his estimates of the Si Clan’s production capacity,
Lin Qi had thought all S-Class Pharmaceutical Researchers were as pathetic as Si Li, with an annual output of only a few potions.
It turned out there were also differences among S-Class Pharmaceutical Researchers.
This young woman, Xu Qinghe, had an annual production capacity of seventeen S-Class Potions!
’By that logic, once I get my certification, an annual output of eighteen should be no problem!’
’Geniuses, right?’
’It’s only reasonable that there are gaps between geniuses, too.’
’The gap doesn’t need to be huge. Just one more than her will do nicely.’
While Lin Qi’s mindset was peaceful, Xu Qinghe was starting to lose her composure.
’What does he mean by that?’
’Is this a provocation?’
’Deliberately emphasizing his age?’
’Is he declaring that her record as the youngest S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher is going to be broken after only one year?’
’And broken by a nineteen-year-old "kid brother" at that?’
Xu Qinghe was very unhappy and decided to get straight to business!
Xu Qinghe said, "A month is too long. I’m here this time at the direct invitation of the Eastern Alliance. They want me to give you some direct tutoring and use any means necessary to make you an S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher within seven days."
"The sooner, the better. The Eastern Alliance wants you to become an S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher as quickly as possible."
Xu Qinghe had finally stated her main purpose for coming to United Pharmaceutical.
Lin Qi, however, couldn’t help but frown.
’Make me an S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher as soon as possible?’
’Why?’
’What is the Eastern Alliance trying to do?’
Moreover, they had gone so far as to send a genius researcher to guide him.
One could imagine that the price to hire this genius S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher was by no means low.
A price that was definitely not being paid by United Pharmaceutical, but by the Eastern Alliance.
’What is the Eastern Alliance after?’
Lin Qi asked directly, "Why? What’s the rush? A month isn’t that long, is it?"
Xu Qinghe shook her head. "I don’t know either. I just received orders from my company. My father specifically instructed me that I must complete this mission, saying it would affect the Eastern Alliance’s upcoming grand strategic deployment."
Lin Qi raised an eyebrow. ’Since when could a mere Pharmaceutical Researcher like me influence the strategic deployment of the Eastern Alliance?’
Lin Qi put on a troubled expression. "Seven days is too short. Aren’t you making things difficult for me?"
Seeing his expression, Xu Qinghe immediately said, "This is an assignment from the Eastern Alliance! If you can do it, there will be great benefits for both United Pharmaceutical and you personally!"
Lin Qi didn’t respond, lost in thought.
’Benefits?’
’What kind of benefits?’
’That sounds like an empty promise!’
And compared to the so-called benefits, this felt more like a test.
Just like how Baili Xueyuan had tested him by any means necessary before.
Lin Qi said, "But seven days... I really can’t do it."
Hearing this, Xu Qinghe’s eyes darted around for a moment. "Actually... it’s not impossible," she said. "I have a proposal. As long as you agree to sell me the first S-Class Potion you make in the future—well... it doesn’t have to be the very first one, just one that you made—at the internal price, and then publicly claim it was your first."
"If you agree, I guarantee I can help you get your S-Class Pharmaceutical Researcher certification in seven days!"