Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Then should I still say thank you?
"This is also a question that everyone online is very concerned about." Reporter Nawei’er shrugged and chuckled softly, "I mean no harm, just giving Qian Qi a chance to explain!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone’s eyes turned to Qian Qi, some tense, some sympathetic, and some with ill intentions.
Qian Qi was silent for a moment. She rubbed Xiao Min’s small hand; Xiao Min looked up at her, eyes slightly puzzled.
In the end, Qian Qi let go of Xiao Min’s small hand, not squeezing her palm.
It seemed she still couldn’t use the child as a shield to gain sympathy and resist this malicious question.
"As I just said, the Demon Madness Powder is in the testing stage and has some instability, so I missed the time," she said lightly, "I can only do this much, any more is beyond my capability."
"Do you have anything to say to the families of those who died tragically?" Reporter Nawei’er continued to question sharply, determined to drive Qian Qi mad.
Zhang Feng heard this and immediately got angry, "What do you mean? What, do you want Qian Qi to apologize to them?"
Is this reporter asking for a beating?
The other students also got annoyed, raising their fists, "Do you know how to conduct an interview? Is this how you talk to heroes? Do you want us to beat you up?"
Seeing these angry students getting serious, reporter Nawei’er had no choice but to awkwardly put away the microphone, "I was just asking..."
"Ask my ass!" Xiao Min angrily retorted from the side, "You’ve already asked several questions! Shameless uncle!"
The reporter’s face turned red, not from embarrassment but from anger.
"Fine, if you’re not asking, I’m done with the interview!" Reporter Nawei’er rolled his eyes, picked up the camera, and left.
Anyway, he’s got what he wanted from Qian Qi’s answers. Later, he’ll embellish it a bit; it will surely attract a lot of attention.
A people’s hero who kills D-level magical beasts and even makes Magic Potions?
Haha... Isn’t a "mad hero" who is greedy and conducts live human experiments more eye-catching?
Reporter Nawei’er thought as he walked out of the ward door and bumped into Sikong Wang and Tang Yunde coming in. Sikong Wang held a durian that hit the reporter’s chest directly.
The reporter immediately let out a scream: "Ah!"
"Sorry," Sikong Wang frowned and apologized, then looked inside the ward, "Why are there so many people?"
"No, just apologizing is enough?" The reporter held his chest angrily, "Don’t you watch where you’re going?"
Sikong Wang glanced around the room, noticing that other reporters hadn’t left. He looked at Qian Qi; seeing her expressionless face, he dropped his eyes to the reporter and said blandly, "Good question, don’t you watch where you’re going? Do you have to bump into me?"
"Annoying." Sikong Wang bypassed the reporter, placing the durian and stinky tofu in the ward.
Suddenly, a mix of stench filled the room.
The reporter was dumbstruck by Sikong Wang’s scolding. Just as he wanted to curse back, he saw Tang Yunde and was instantly wide-eyed.
"Chairman of the Dungeon Association?"
Why is he here?
Sensing something, the reporter immediately approached Tang Yunde with the microphone, "Chairman Tang, may I ask what brings you here? Are you here to see Qian Qi?"
Seeing the reporter, Tang Yunde immediately dropped the relaxed state he had while chatting with Sikong Wang and put on a serious expression, "Yes, she was the first to discover the D-level dungeon and cleared it, protecting many people. The Dungeon Association is here to express our gratitude and condolences."
Inside the room, Qian Qi pouted.
Tang Yunde’s appearance made all the reporters in the room rush over, excitedly interviewing him. After all, Tang Yunde rarely accepted interviews, and now appearing here, it was like delivering a headline news opportunity right to them!
Qian Qi and Tang Yunde, how could they be on the same level?
Even if it’s possible in the future, it isn’t now.
Despite the reporters swarming in, Tang Yunde didn’t show impatience. After briefly answering two questions, he walked towards Qian Qi.
"Are you Qian Qi?" Tang Yunde extended his hand to Qian Qi with a smile, "Hello, I’m Tang Yunde, the Chairman of the Dungeon Association."
The reporter with the camera eagerly awaited the moment when Qian Qi would extend her hand, completing this surprising meeting.
"Hello, hello!" Qian Qi shook his hand, then turned and put the durian Sikong Wang was holding into his hands, "Coming all the way, it must be tiring, this is a meeting gift, you must accept it."
Tang Yunde looked at the spiky durian, not sure whether to take it or not.
How could he not understand that Qian Qi was mocking him for not bringing any gifts?
Reluctantly accepting the durian, he twitched the corners of his mouth, placing it aside, then said nonchalantly, "I think there must be many people bringing gifts, so you probably don’t lack them, hence I decided on something more practical – awarding you the ’Beast Valor Reward’ on behalf of the Dungeon Association."
He paused and then said, "The reward is one million. How do you feel about that?"
Qian Qi’s face instantly shifted from winter thunder to spring wind. She gratefully held Tang Yunde’s hands, "As expected of the Chairman of the Dungeon Association! Supporting our students’ dreams and careers. As a Magic Plant Department student about to enter sophomore year at Awakener University, on behalf of all Magic Plant Department students, I thank you. With your support, various industries, including the Awakened Association, will surely support us with their strength!"
Tang Yunde: Huh?
What does this have to do with dreams and careers?
And what does it have to do with the Awakened Association?
Tang Yunde was clueless, but the reporters present suddenly understood, quickly pointing their microphones at Tang Yunde, "Chairman Tang, do you plan to purchase the Demon Madness Powder formula and contribute to the public?"
"As the first bidder, how much does Chairman Tang plan to offer for the formula?"
"After purchasing the formula, how much would Chairman Tang sell it for? Would there be a monopoly on Magic Potions?"
Tang Yunde was stumped by the questions, but with much experience dealing with emergencies, he didn’t show any surprise. Instead, he smiled and said, "I precisely came for this purpose."
He looked at Qian Qi, "Qian Qi, could we discuss the Demon Madness Powder in detail?"
"Of course." Qian Qi’s lips curved into a victorious smile, "However, I hope our discussion occurs without reporters around."
"Alright." Tang Yunde waved his hand, "Please step out for now."
The reporters were clearly unwilling to miss this golden opportunity and tried negotiating, but the Magic Plant Class students stood up and forcibly ushered them out.
Eventually, only Qian Qi, Tang Yunde, Zhang Feng, Liang Yuting, Xiao Min, the two uncles, and Sikong Wang remained in the room.
Zhang Feng and Liang Yuting were invited to stay by Qian Qi.
It was only then that Tang Yunde noticed Uncle Li and Uncle Sun and wanted to ask something in surprise, but Uncle Li and Uncle Sun both rolled their eyes, turning their heads away.
Tang Yunde: ...
Why are they ignoring me? I don’t believe I offended them?
But what are they doing here? Could they know Qian Qi?
He couldn’t help but look at Qian Qi.
Only to see Qian Qi jump off the bed, step onto the table, and take down a blue Light Brain from atop the wall.
"What’s that?" Tang Yunde asked curiously.
"A recording, to prevent some dim-witted reporters from reporting nonsense," Qian Qi said with a grim smile, then smiled kindly at Tang Yunde, "Of course, I wouldn’t do this to you."
Tang Yunde: ...
So, should I say thank you?