Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Hello, I am Qian Qi, adding friends requires paying 200 yuan first.
In the evening, Qian Qi persuaded Xiang Wen Yun to take the children back to the orphanage, using the excuse that the orphanage couldn’t do without her, and finally sent Xiang Wen Yun and the others away.
Once she was left alone, she immediately got out of bed, walked to the window, and looked outside.
Outside, quite a few people were standing around. The injured from the sudden minor Magic Beast Tide at Yanjiao Primary School seemed to be receiving treatment here, which had also drawn public attention.
Numerous reporters were crouched outside, and some people were holding flowers and fruits as they walked around. Qian Qi’s gaze shifted slightly, noticing many holding banners in front of reporters’ cameras. The banners seemed to be criticizing the Dungeon Association’s negligence for not discovering the D-level dungeon beneath Yanjiao Primary School.
An educational institution, bearing parents’ deepest hopes, suffering such a blow and resulting in the deaths of so many children, naturally ignited public fury.
If they can’t even protect the children, what use is the Dungeon Association?
"That Old Tang might be having a headache now."
Qian Qi snorted softly and was about to lie back in bed when suddenly her Light Brain beeped a few times.
She opened it and found a string of unfamiliar Light Brain numbers, with a note saying: Hello, I am Tang Yunde, the president of the Dungeon Association.
Hmm?
Speak of the devil. What does this Old Tang want with her?
Surely nothing good.
Qian Qi clicked on the note’s reply feature and responded: Hello, I am Qian Qi. To add me as a friend, you need to first pay 200 bucks.
On the other end, Tang Yunde, upon receiving Qian Qi’s reply: ???
What’s with this student?
Why do you need money to add a friend?
Tang Yunde was currently sitting in the principal’s office. The sudden emergence of the Yanjiao Dungeon had caused a significant number of civilian casualties and generated a lot of negative online impact. As the president of the Dungeon Association, he was the first to be flogged by the public, and the Dungeon Association had lost a great deal of credibility among the masses.
Thus, the child who single-handedly killed dozens of D-level magical beasts had become someone he wanted to woo.
By using Qian Qi, the "hero," for public relations, many troubles could be alleviated, the criticisms against the Dungeon Association would decrease, and the public’s trust in it could be restored.
However, when he previously went to the hospital, he was blocked by the doctors, who said she was in a deep coma and couldn’t be disturbed. After multiple inquiries, he learned Qian Qi was a student at Awakener University.
So, without delay, he went to Yan City to find his old associate, Principal Zheng.
"Little Zheng, take a look at this. What’s she mean?" Tang Yunde pointed at the Light Brain and asked the principal.
The principal glanced at it and immediately: ...
No surprises there, Qian Qi. You’re even milking this?
"Just give it to her," the principal said helplessly. "She simply likes money."
Likes money?
Tang Yunde raised an eyebrow slightly. Like money? If so, he could pay to reach an agreement with Qian Qi.
So, Tang Yunde immediately transferred 200 bucks to Qian Qi’s Light Brain number.
Upon receiving the money, Qian Qi instantly accepted the friend request.
[Chairman Tang]: Hello, is this student Qian Qi?
[I am your uncle]: Responding to this question requires a payment of 400 bucks.
Tang Yunde: ???
Tang Yunde pointed at the Light Brain again, "Little Zheng..."
The principal urged from the side, "She wants money, just give it to her."
Tang Yunde had no choice but to transfer another 400 bucks.
[I am your uncle]: Yes, I am Qian Qi.
Tang Yunde suddenly felt like a fool. Did he lose his mind, paying an unnecessary 200 bucks just to confirm she was Qian Qi when he already knew?
Calming himself, Tang Yunde continued to ask.
[Chairman Tang]: Can we have a meeting?
[I am your uncle]: Responding to this question requires a payment of 800 bucks.
Tang Yunde: ...
Looking at Tang Yunde’s slightly dark face, the principal didn’t know why, but inside, he felt a rush of satisfaction. Of course, he didn’t show any hint of delight on his face and instead said seriously, "Look at this kid, once she returns to school, I’ll definitely educate her well!"
Tang Yunde’s mouth twitched slightly; in the end, he grudgingly bore it and sent 800 bucks to Qian Qi.
Qian Qi’s reply came instantly, as if prepared in advance.
[I am your uncle]: Inconvenient.
Tang Yunde: ???
What the hell?
If it’s inconvenient, then why the hell did you ask for money?
Though Tang Yunde wasn’t concerned about this little money, somehow, this rascal’s attitude seemed very familiar to him.
"Are all your school’s students like this?" Tang Yunde couldn’t help but ask the principal, "Are they all this sly? Last time, too, a student named Chen Tong tricked me!"
"Chen Tong?" The principal was surprised; when did Chen Tong associate with Tang Yunde?
"How’d he trick you?" The principal couldn’t help but ask curiously.
Tang Yunde recounted the story of being tricked and the cooperation with IKD, and as the story went on, the principal’s expression became odd.
Though he hadn’t interacted much with Chen Tong, he knew that the student whom Qian Qi had conned into investing in the Defense Fruit was named Chen Tong.
That Chen Tong student wouldn’t even accept a VVVIP ticket without paying full price, how could he have such clever marketing tactics?
If it were Qian Qi, he’d believe it more.
"Did she tell you her name was Chen Tong?" the principal couldn’t help but ask.
"Yes, she said her name was Chen Tong, and also told me if I was dissatisfied with IKD’s flight service, I should complain to you." Tang Yunde nodded decisively.
The principal: ...
It’s confirmed, it’s definitely Qian Qi.
"You didn’t check?" the principal thought Tang Yunde had been president of the association for decades; he couldn’t have mistaken someone, could he?
"Why check her?" Tang Yunde said nonchalantly. "Although that little girl was a bit of a rogue, collaborating with IKD wasn’t a loss. I quite admire her cunningness and boldness, but that’s as far as it goes."
He was cooperating with IKD, not with the little girl, so there was no need to bear a grudge and seek revenge against such a girl.
However, it is true that today’s female students are quite capable; the last one was cunning and bold; this one is brave and righteous, truly a model for contemporary youth.
The principal, seeing Tang Yunde’s unbothered expression, swallowed back the explanations he had, "Alright then, what do you plan to do? Qian Qi doesn’t want to see you."
"Why don’t you step in?" Tang Yunde glanced at the principal, "You’re her principal, so it should be fine for you to visit her in the hospital, right?"
The principal quickly shook his head. Since Qian Qi was awake and hadn’t replied to his messages, it was clear she didn’t want to see anyone, and he didn’t want to be the one to push his luck at such a time.
Of course, the main reason was to avoid getting scammed by Qian Qi.
So he politely refused, "It’s more sincere if you do it yourself; I heard Qian Qi is quite greedy, if necessary, offer her a bit more money."
Upon hearing this, Tang Yunde felt a bit strange. Although he planned to pay Qian Qi to be a spokesperson, starting a conversation by giving money seemed to deviate from normal procedure, didn’t it?
Furrowing his brows, he mused for a while, then sent another message to Qian Qi.
[Chairman Tang]: Are you still in bad physical condition? The medical services at Yanjiao Hospital are subpar. How about I transfer you to Yan City First Hospital?
[I am your uncle]: Answering this question requires 1600+3200 bucks.
Tang Yunde: ...
Why did it double again? And why double separately for two questions?
Old Tang’s long-dormant stubbornness flared up. He rolled up his sleeves and immediately transferred 4,800 bucks to Qian Qi.
[I am your uncle]: Physically capable, but no need.
Tang Yunde: ...
Tang Yunde: #￥%...*@#￥%
No one try to stop him today from cursing this little brat—
"Calm down, calm down, Chairman Tang!" Seeing the usually composed Tang Yunde about to smash the Light Brain in anger, the principal quickly stopped him, pleading, "She is just a child!!!"
Tang Yunde: ???
She is just a child?
I’m a damn elderly man!!!
Do they really bully old people like this!!!