Chapter 551: Fellow Travelers?
As soon as Girl Mo Qiuli entered the room, she saw that someone was already waiting for her in the reception room.
It was an adult who truly felt like an adult.
Not the kind of dirty adult who does bad things, but the truly reliable and composed type.
Girl Mo Qiuli sincerely felt that if the whole world were made up of such adults, perhaps there wouldn't be so many bad guys.
And there would be no need for a Magical Girl to carry out justice.
"Um... hello."
Girl Mo Qiuli greeted him timidly; after returning to her real identity, she naturally lost the confidence and poise of "Chenxing."
It would be nice if Ye Yao were by her side.
"Hello, please sit. No need to be so reserved; I've just come to have a casual chat with you."
Upon hearing this, Girl Mo Qiuli obediently sat down opposite him, and her initial nervousness vanished.
Perhaps her recent activities as a Magical Girl had provided some training.
She wasn't even afraid of the "ceiling" of the Countermeasure Bureau, so why should she be afraid of anyone else?
She couldn't lose Face for the Magical Girl Alliance!
"My name is Fu Qi, and I am the Director of the Countermeasures Bureau. I had a very deep impression of you when you were training at the Countermeasure Bureau Headquarters three years ago."
"Eh? So you are the Director! Do... do you have something to discuss with me?"
Under normal circumstances, Girl Mo Qiuli would have no chance to meet such a big shot.
Not to mention the Director of the headquarters, she couldn't even see the person in charge of a branch.
If it weren't for the Magical Girl Alliance that Ye Yao established single-handedly, she probably wouldn't even have seen the modern strongest Esper, let alone witnessed the scene of him being defeated.
Now that the Director of the Countermeasure Bureau had come in person to see her in her real identity, it would be impossible not to be nervous.
"No need to be nervous. You are still a child; there is no need to treat me as a superior. Just think of me as an uncle you can see anywhere."
Director Jie Fuqi shook his head, already trying his best to restrain his Aura as a superior.
It was more important to alleviate her nervousness now, otherwise, it would be difficult to communicate further.
The more important the matter, the more patience one needs.
"Back then, when I heard that you had stalled at one thousand Mental Power, I felt quite regretful. I just felt that those guys used the wrong teaching methods, which is why they led you into a dead end."
"Ah..."
Girl Mo Qiuli didn't expect to hear such words from the Director.
It seemed... he wasn't that scary after all.
Director Jie Fuqi sighed softly.
"It is a pity that I was tied up with official business at the time and could hardly attend to matters in the rear, so I was unable to correct the problem."
"That was not the Director's fault..."
"Self-reflection is something someone in my position must do every day. As it turns out, it was indeed the old guys and I who misjudged you."
Director Jie Fuqi smiled as he watched the girl in front of him, feeling the vigorous and spirited Mental Power within her; it was nowhere near as exaggerated as the "no future" conclusion drawn years ago.
Doesn't she have a bright future?
In just one week, increasing from just over one thousand to over two thousand in Mental Power is a growth rate that can be called cheating.
Moreover, this Mental Power was very solid and fully under her control.
If this was Mo Qiuli's own potential, it meant that the teaching methods at the Countermeasure Bureau Headquarters were simply not suitable for her and were instead ruining her future.
This girl was undoubtedly a super Genius.
Unlike Luo Jianhua, this was a Genius on a different track.
Anyone who tried to guide her would likely only hold her back.
"Mo Qiuli, you have great potential. Failing to see your potential was the incompetence of the adults."
You can hold your head up with pride; it is we adults who misjudged you who should be lowering our heads.
You have proven with facts that the path you chose was not wrong at all."
Director Jie Fuqi gave Girl Mo Qiuli the encouragement and recognition she had been lacking.
If Ye Yao had not appeared, Girl Mo Qiuli would likely have been moved to tears long ago and would have been willing to acknowledge him as a foster father.
It is just a pity that Director Jie Fuqi was the latecomer!
Girl Mo Qiuli was just very excited now.
Because a respected adult had also recognized her dream.
Compared to all the denials in the past, this was simply a huge Breakthrough!
The era of the Magical Girl... is coming!
"Director, thank you!"
Seeing that the girl's nervousness had disappeared, Director Jie Fuqi nodded with a smile.
It was time to get to the point.
"How have you been lately? Is there anything unsatisfactory?"
"No, I've been very happy."
"I am very glad you have found your rhythm again. If you need anything, I can have people cooperate with you to fulfill your dream; consider it our compensation to you."
"Thank you, Director. I think it's quite good as it is now."
Director Jie Fuqi nodded, his tone of voice like that of a parent caring for a child, making people unconsciously let down their guard.
"Have you made any friends recently?"
"Yes, very good friends."
Upon hearing this, Director Jie Fuqi remained composed.
"I remember you used to be active at night as 'Magical Girl Mercury,' right? Recently, the topic of the 'Magical Girl Alliance' in the island [N O V E L I G H T] country has been very hot online. What are your thoughts?"
"Everyone is very cool; they are all great Magical Girls. I love them so much!"
"Mhm, I also think they are very cool. If there is a chance, I would like to meet them."
Director Jie Fuqi said in a relaxed tone.
"Since you were a Magical Girl, you should have the opportunity to get to know them. I believe you have the qualifications."
If you meet them, please help me pass on a message: the Countermeasure Bureau Headquarters always welcomes them to visit."
Girl Mo Qiuli blinked.
"Why me?"
"Because I need the help of a Magical Girl. Adults can also have times of helplessness, and there are some things that only a 'Magical Girl' can do."
Director Jie Fuqi did not directly expose her identity, nor did he bluntly apply pressure.
When facing an immature girl, one must always use gentler methods.
Knowing how to deal with different people is just the foundation; one must also understand social nuances.
For him, a Director of the Countermeasures Bureau, to be constantly talking about "Magical Girls" showed he had put in enough effort.
All of this was worth it.
"Received! Director, if there is a chance, I will pass it on for you. This is the duty of a Magical Girl; helping others is always my life creed!"
Girl Mo Qiuli left.
There was no pressure throughout the whole process.
Director Jie Fuqi leaned back in his chair and did not use his vast Mental Power to perceive the whole city.
"My sincerity should have been demonstrated. I hope she can give me some Face."
...
"I'm back!"
Girl Mo Qiuli returned home and ran excitedly back to her room.
Ye Yao's petite figure appeared.
She had been observing in secret just now; she didn't expect that it would actually be Director Jie Fuqi who came in person, which was quite impressive.
After sitting down, Girl Mo Qiuli stared at Ye Yao with great interest.
"Ye Yao, I didn't expect the Director to be a like-minded person too. Without a doubt, he is a supporter of our Magical Girl Alliance!"
"Is... is that so?"
Ye Yao blinked.
How did she come to that conclusion?