Chapter 110: Chapter 110: A Phone Number Worth $5
Because IKD produces affordable aircraft, it has gained some fame among the E-level Awakener, and even though it is heavily suppressed by the other two established flight groups, it remains firm because of Chairman Sheng Qiang.
Sheng Qinghong is often recognized by the Awakeners because he appears with his mother Sheng Qiang on financial news.
"Wow, little bro, you’re pretty wild, how’d you connect with them?" The several Awakeners, seeing Sheng Qinghong, immediately believed Qian Qi’s words and asked while taking out their money.
"Haha, it was just a lucky coincidence." Qian Qi chuckled, smiling as she handed out return tickets to them, "Once you enter the instance, make sure to remember the location beneath the instance exit, we will stay in the instance for 48 hours and leave 30 minutes before the instance refreshes the boss."
She added considerately, "This way, it will be easier for you to hunt Magic Beasts and return fully loaded."
"Hahaha, then we’ll borrow your lucky words!" The several people laughed and cupped their fists as a show of gratitude, and, being genuine people of the underworld, they secured their tickets and parachutes and headed straight for the instance.
Qian Qi sat on a small stool, picked up a small fan nearby, and leisurely fanned herself while continuing to size up the Awakeners nearby.
Behind her, Sheng Qinghong’s gaze fell on Qian Qi through the glass of the helicopter window.
His connection with Qian Qi wasn’t really by chance; it was Qian Qi who took the initiative to approach him.
IKD Group, as a rising star in the flight field, was under a financial struggle due to being targeted by two established flying groups even though their products were good and cheap. It was only with Sheng Qiang entering the C-level dungeon to hunt Demons for supplementary income that they weren’t swallowed whole by those two old competitors.
But just recently, Sheng Qiang got injured by a Magic Beast, and IKD suffered from malicious plot by competitors, leading to a broken financial chain, and suppliers reneged on deals, putting IKD into a dire crisis.
At this time, Qian Qi’s call came.
He didn’t know how Qian Qi got his number, but hearing there was money to be made from their meeting, he agreed.
As for how Qian Qi got the number, that’s another story.
When Qian Qi decided to revitalize the real estate prices around the Chuyun Mountain Dungeon, she intended to rent helicopters to provide returning convenience for the Awakeners heading into the instance.
She found that several flying companies were a bit too high-end and probably weren’t interested in the little profit she offered, so she looked for smaller companies and discovered IKD being suppressed by two large established flight companies.
After reviewing IKD’s news materials, Qian Qi singled it out in one glance, captivated by its negative headlines and struggles.
In essence, IKD was her dream strategic partner because its struggles allowed her to become the leading side of the deal, ensuring maximum profit.
She contacted IKD proactively, but the front desk didn’t have Sheng Qinghong’s Light Brain number, so she summoned the system.
The conversation went like this:
Qian Qi: "Tongzi, Tongzi, you’re supposed to know everything. Do you know Sheng Qinghong’s Light Brain number?"
System: "Sheng Qinghong? That young master of the IKD Flying Group, right? His number costs 6000 bucks."
Qian Qi quickly shook her head, pointing at Sheng Qinghong’s photo on the Light Brain: "What IKD Flying Group young master, so expensive! I don’t need the number of the young master, just that handsome guy’s phone number."
System: "...Oh, you want your crush’s Light Brain number, huh? That’s 5 bucks."
The system understood, considering Qian Qi was at an age for blossoming romance, as a supportive system, it felt it should give her a hand in her love pursuit.
So, Qian Qi spent a huge sum of 5 bucks, got Sheng Qinghong’s Light Brain number, and arranged an online chat for transactions.
Oh, of course, it was a very legitimate business transaction.
...
Qian Qi proposed three plans to Sheng Qinghong, requiring him to prepare urgently in two days, but which plan to use specifically had to be adapted on-site.
At the moment, as she looked at the crowd, Qian Qi eventually decided to implement Plan C.
She turned her head to glance at Sheng Qinghong behind her, locking eyes with him.
Originally, the person assigned to fly the helicopter wasn’t Sheng Qinghong but another veteran middle-aged pilot. However, upon seeing Sheng Qinghong’s appealing looks and strong build, she instantly came up with the idea to save IKD with Plan C.
So, the originally assigned pilot was temporarily replaced with Sheng Qinghong, just like that.
Qian Qi waved to Sheng Qinghong in the helicopter cockpit, calling out, "Little Sheng, we’re executing Plan C, come out quickly, don’t be shy."
Inside the helicopter, Sheng Qinghong a bit helplessly rubbed his forehead upon hearing Qian Qi’s words.
Though he was four years older than Qian Qi, he was always called Little Sheng by her, which he found somewhat hard to adjust to.
Moreover, thinking of those ideas Qian Qi gave him yesterday, he felt somewhat... hmm...
"Little Sheng, think about your company on the verge of bankruptcy!" Qian Qi thought Sheng Qinghong was being shy and kindly encouraged him, "Who was it that said they’d do anything to save the company?"
Sheng Qinghong had to get off the helicopter, a bit awkwardly standing behind Qian Qi, "Is this really okay?"
"You’re already here, might as well try," Qian Qi crossed her arms, looking Sheng Qinghong up and down, "Hurry and take off your clothes, what are you waiting for? Money doesn’t fall from the sky without effort, does it?"
Even she had to go through the embarrassment of shifting her face from left to right to earn money, so how could he shrink back at a critical moment?
Sheng Qinghong hesitated slightly, not because he was nervous; after all, having seen many big scenes with his mother, he still had some firmness.
Just... he had never executed such a ridiculous plan before. In the past, professional employees always handed him an elaborate marketing plan which he followed precisely step by step, but Qian Qi’s plan had a kind of reckless abandon that made him somewhat apprehensive.
Taking a firm resolve, Sheng Qinghong ultimately decided to go for broke, taking off his perfectly tailored suit jacket.
Underneath the suit jacket, the young man’s well-toned, robust physique was revealed in full, Sheng Qinghong clearly had a body that looked slender in clothes yet muscular when undressed. The black tight-fitting shirt tightly hugged his eight-pack abs, clearly revealing the elegant and symmetrical lines of his abdominal muscles.
Because the tight-fitting shirt was sleeveless, his muscular arms were also exposed, the high and low biceps creating lovely curves, and his wheat-colored healthy skin tone made the muscle lines even more attractive, almost dazzlingly blinding Qian Qi’s eyes.
"Not bad!" Qian Qi couldn’t help giving a thumbs up, "That physique, I’m envious."
"You can achieve this too," seeing his partner seemed very interested in his body, he kindly promised, "Once IKD is saved, I can personally be your trainer and help you build the chest and abs every man envies and wants."
When it comes to bodybuilding, Sheng Qinghong considers himself quite experienced, as long as Qian Qi is willing to endure hardships, he surely can make Qian Qi have a physique like his.
Qian Qi: "...Thank you, I think I’ll pass."
System: "Hahahahaha—"
Sheng Qinghong didn’t know Qian Qi’s gender. After all, Qian Qi deliberately obscured and mixed her identity and gender in front of him, so it wasn’t surprising for Sheng Qinghong to assume she was a male.
Embarrassingly wiping her face, Qian Qi retracted her gaze, her eyes instantly turning clear and determined, "Rest assured, I will make you, the best billboard for IKD."
She dragged an audio system and microphone down from the plane, glancing at the hired people in the distance, she looked towards the Awakeners hesitantly hovering around the Chuyun Mountain Dungeon entrance, cleared her throat, and suddenly shouted out loud.
"Ladies Awakeners! Are you still hesitating whether to enter the dungeon? If you can’t make up your mind, come and take a look!"
Qian Qi held the microphone passionately, her bright voice instantly spanning beyond a hundred meters, "Maybe IKD can help solve your current problem!"
Hearing Qian Qi’s voice, nearby Awakeners all turned their gazes towards her, although she called out to lady Awakeners, awakened men and women were all curious about what trick Qian Qi had up her sleeve to solve their problems.
As a result, a large crowd of Awakeners gathered around, ready to see what Qian Qi was trying to pull off.
Seeing the crowd gather, Qian Qi’s goal was halfway achieved, she changed into a mysterious tone and shouted to the audience with emotion, "Awakeners stranded on the path to save the world, are you troubled by the inability to leave the Chuyun Mountain dungeon, and so have lost the confidence to move forward?"
"Do you feel there’s no way back, yet are reluctant to miss the golden opportunity to improve yourself?"
"Are you weary of the tedious and mundane dungeons, tired of the perilous life, and yearn for a moment of enjoyment and tranquility?"
"Then choose IKD helicopter rental service! IKD provides a tailored return journey especially for ladies, allowing you, tired from dungeon battles, to have the most elegant retreat!"
Qian Qi pulled over the hot-bodied handsome Sheng Qinghong beside her, passionately crying out, "Place an order now, and there’s even an exclusive handsome pilot to accompany you, making your return even more delightful!"
As her words fell, the surrounding lady Awakeners looked at the seductive Sheng Qinghong and were instantly: !!!