“Can you tell me why?”
Qiu Xi wanted to know what made this person change his mind.
She had guessed most of it when she didn't receive a call earlier.
She just didn't expect him to call now!
Pei Wen struggled, hesitated for a moment, then finally spoke, “Yes, it’s actually a bunch of melodramatic stuff…”
Then Pei Wen slowly told Qiu Xi about what had happened.
…
Actually, the last time he was willing to talk about it, he just wanted someone to confide in.
After that incident, he had given up on himself. Why bother adding trouble to others…
So when he went back, he didn’t have any other thoughts. He had simply torn up the note and thrown it away.
It was a pity, perhaps fate just loved to play jokes.
For someone like him, sometimes even an extra piece of candy was unwillingly given.
He had thought a lot during this period. He felt that if things didn’t get better, he would just take his parents back to the countryside. They would live a difficult life, but at least they would be alive.
As fate would have it, before they could even pack their things, everyone, whether they knew him or not, came to their door.
As soon as they arrived, they used morality as an excuse, saying that with someone in the family of such bad character, it disgraced their entire family.
Recently, anyone they encountered would be stopped and told a few things.
So they simply came to their door and ganged up to condemn him for several days.
What was even more outrageous was that some shameless individuals eventually demanded compensation for emotional distress from his family.
He originally wanted to resolve the matter with the police, but his parents were unwilling…
He understood in his heart that, in the end, it was all because of him…
And so, this had been going on for several days. The neighbors were getting impatient, and they were constantly watching their house.
This immediately turned a small home that was already shrouded in dark clouds into one where a torrential rain began to pour.
Finally, with no other options and feeling desperate, he remembered the torn piece of paper he had thrown away.
He had a good memory, so he had memorized it before throwing it away.
So, holding onto that sliver of hope, knowing that people were still waiting, he made the call.
…
Qiu Xi also felt a bit of sympathy after listening.
When tragic plotlines from novels and TV shows entered real life, who could truly cope as optimistically as people imagined?
Or perhaps, if bystanders didn’t kick someone when they were down, it could be considered a form of salvation for that person.
However, Qiu Xi was not one to be overly sentimental. Since the person had come to her now, she just had to do what she had to do.
Perhaps people like Pei Wen were currently lacking nothing more than the sympathy and pity of others.
If that were the case, as Xiao Feifei had said before, he would have agreed at the coffee shop back then.
But not to her, but to that coffee shop…
“I’ve heard everything. So, I’ll be direct!”
“I’m not a saint who helps people out of pure kindness, and I believe you don’t need that either.”
Pei Wen nodded in agreement upon hearing this, “Yes!”
What he disdained the most now was this so-called pity.
It only reminded him of that hypocritical face when he was kicked out of school.
And what he wanted now was not some noble goal like clearing his name; he just wanted money.
Reality always taught people to be pragmatic.
In this society, to survive, what was wrong with being vulgar?
“Alright!”
“Since you’ve said so, I’ll give you a chance to prove yourself.”
“I won’t dwell on the rotten vegetables and stinky eggs on you right now. If you can accomplish this, it might be your chance to turn things around.”
It wasn't that Qiu Xi was boasting, but she had the confidence to say this because she had the leverage.
Although she had the talent voucher, she didn't know this person's capabilities, so how could she make him work for her?
Conversely, if this person proved he had the ability, then his unsavory rumors would be self-defeating in her eyes.
In fact, she could also help to resolve her own problems once and for all.
Pei Wen, on the other hand, gave a wry smile, “Whether I turn things around or not, I no longer care.”
“As long as you pay me what I'm worth!”
Qiu Xi could only nod silently, “If it works out, money is not an issue.”
“Alright!”
“Then tell me, what is it?”
For a moment, he felt that nothing mattered anymore!
“Don’t worry, it’s your old profession.”
“I’ll give you a formula. You make it according to the instructions. As long as it achieves the effect I describe, you’ll pass.”
This was something Qiu Xi had thought about for a long time.
Fortunately, she also knew that even with a formula, things that were not available on the market might not be successful.
So she wasn’t afraid of any mishaps.
On the contrary, this formula would require refinement through experimentation.
Pei Wen sounded a little skeptical, “It’s that simple?”
With his skills, such a formula was indeed not difficult.
Upon hearing this, Qiu Xi smiled, “Yes! It’s that simple!”
Whether it was simple or not wasn’t just about what was said!
She had also carefully reviewed a volume of ancient imperial formulas later. They were all things from bygone eras.
To truly restore them, and even improve them with modern technology, the difficulty was not small at all.
“Alright!”
“I accept! When can we start?”
Pei Wen said this without any hesitation, even seeming eager to get started.
“No rush.”
Qiu Xi said helplessly, “Do you have a laboratory? Do you have the equipment? Why are you in such a hurry?”
“No…”
In his current situation, how could he possibly acquire such things…
“Then wait for my news.”
“I’ll give you the formula first. You can study it yourself.”
“Okay.”
“Well, let’s leave it at that for now. Add me on this number for contact.”
“Yes, okay.”
As soon as the call ended, Qiu Xi saw the friend request.
After accepting it, she directly sent the formula she had thought of and then paid him no further mind!
She still had a more pressing matter that required Uncle Shen's help.
Regarding the laboratory that she had just mentioned to Pei Wen, she currently had no solution. She could only entrust the person to Uncle Shen for now.
Coincidentally, the materials and environment there were all in place. Having Pei Wen bring his parents there to recuperate for a while wouldn’t be a bad thing.
Moreover, Uncle Shen was, after all, their partner, so having him take a look at the person would be beneficial.
She believed Uncle Shen would be happy to do so, especially since he had been urging her to get serious about big things recently…
Yes! That sounds great!
The more Qiu Xi thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. In the next second, she pulled out the contact information and made a call to Shen Yingjun.