UGB Chapter 61 Zhu Que, come with us.
Chapter 61 Zhu Que, come with us.
Seeing that Zhu Que had signed the lease agreement, Xiao Cai finally believed it—
He really wanted to rent that haunted cave.
"You...you're really renting it?"
Xiao Cai couldn't help but double-check.
"right."
"Seriously?! Why would you rent such a run-down place?"
Xiao Cai counted on her fingers as she explained the accounts to Zhu Que.
"Just hiring someone to exorcise evil spirits and exorcise ghosts will cost at least 5 spirit coins."
"If something unexpected happens again, we'll definitely have to pay more, which is not worth it at all."
"Exorcising evil spirits and eliminating ghosts are minor issues; the place is secluded enough to perfectly meet my needs."
Zhu Que didn't care at all.
"..."
Xiao Cai was speechless, not understanding why he needed to be so secretive.
In fact.
Zhu Que hadn't originally planned to rent that cave.
But when he saw that the cave was also one of the key points for analyzing the "super-large spiritual artifact", he immediately changed his mind.
For him, this was an extremely worthwhile deal.
Once the problems of evil energy and haunting are resolved, he will be able to obtain an excellent place for cultivation.
He could cultivate in the Time Realm pod while simultaneously researching that unknown, colossal spiritual artifact.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing I need to trouble you with."
"What is it?"
"Find me a senior figure, someone with an air of otherworldly wisdom, someone who exudes the demeanor of a reclusive master at first glance."
"Why are you looking for that venerable, otherworldly elder?"
"That Su Zhen insisted on seeing my master, but my master doesn't like meeting outsiders, so I plan to find someone to impersonate him."
"Is that so..."
Xiao Cai scratched her head and said with a troubled expression, "But I don't know any venerable elders or immortals."
"I believe you can do it!"
Zhu Que looked at her with utmost seriousness.
"Sister Cai, you have such wide connections, such powerful backing, and such a large network of people... I believe you definitely have a way."
"Oh dear—it's not as amazing as you say!"
Xiao Cai was overjoyed by the praise, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons with laughter, and she felt quite smug.
"Then this matter..."
"Leave it to me, Sister Cai!"
Xiao Cai patted her chest proudly; although it was slightly flat, her aura was not weak at all.
"In the next few days, I'll find you a respectable senior figure; he'll definitely be able to fool that Su Zhen!"
"Could you also help me find someone who can exorcise evil spirits and exorcise ghosts?"
"No problem, leave it to me!"
Xiao Cai readily agreed.
……
The sixth landfill.
As soon as Zhu Que stepped through the gate, he heard several ear-piercing sounds—
"Bang! Bang! Bang!!"
Colorful flowers burst open and rained down from the sky.
"Welcome back our great hero—!!"
Tang Ke screamed and rushed out, waving a small flag in her hand.
Behind her, Sun Zheng and other landfill employees also poured out, excitedly surrounding Zhu Que and rhythmically calling his name.
"May this job remain vacant! May this job remain vacant! May this job remain vacant!"
"this……"
Zhu Que was somewhat amused and exasperated, surrounded by enthusiastic crowds, his ears filled with all sorts of compliments and praise.
"Zhu Que, you're amazing! You've really brought honor to us fifth-class citizens!"
"From now on, you'll be the pride of our landfill!"
"Wow, Zhu Que, you're amazing! I never expected you to be a Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator. You've been hiding your abilities quite well!"
"No wonder you applied for the special college entrance exam; you were prepared all along!"
"Zhu Que, can I get your autograph? You're sure to become a big shot someday!"
"Me too! Me too!"
"..."
Everyone followed suit.
"No, no, no..." Zhu Que waved his hands repeatedly, "I'm just an ordinary person, nothing special."
"Oh, don't be so modest!"
Everyone laughed and made a ruckus.
Just then—
"Quiet!"
Tang Dongfang gave a soft shout, silencing the crowd.
"Zhu Que, I sincerely thank you for standing up at the crucial moment and not leaving Ke Ke to face those kidnappers alone."
"Regarding your heroic actions—"
Tang Dongfang cleared his throat and said loudly, "On behalf of the Sixth Garbage Dump, I have decided to give you the following rewards."
"First, I'll give you two weeks of paid leave."
"Secondly, I will give you a one-time reward of 6000 spirit coins."
"Third, starting next month, your salary will be increased by 200."
After he finished speaking, he led the applause: "Everyone, let's applaud!"
"Clap clap clap—"
Sun Zheng and the others applauded.
Tang Ke pouted and said with dissatisfaction, "Dad, you're so stingy! That person saved your daughter's life..."
"Tsk, don't say anything."
Tang Dongfang glared at his daughter.
"Thank you, Manager."
Zhu Que smiled faintly.
He wasn't surprised by these rewards—
After all, he had already experienced Tang Dongfang's stinginess firsthand.
This reward is indeed too meager for such a great favor as "saving his daughter's life".
However, Zhu Que didn't expect to get any generous rewards from him.
"Alright, everyone, please disperse!"
Tang Dongfang waved his hand, signaling that everyone could get back to work, and then called Zhu Que to his office alone.
Inside the office.
Tang Dongfang sat down, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and his expression changed from amiable to serious.
"Zhu Que, although you saved Ke Ke this time and made a great contribution, you have done a great favor for both me and Ke Ke."
"But there are some things I still need to make clear to you."
"What do you say, Manager?" Zhu Que said calmly.
"I'll certainly thank you for saving my life, but I still need to give you a heads-up..."
Tang Dongfang leaned forward slightly and said seriously, "You absolutely mustn't have any improper thoughts about Keke!"
"To put it bluntly, as a fifth-class citizen, you and Keke are from completely different worlds. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Understood." Zhu Que nodded calmly.
"Furthermore, don't expect Coco to develop any special feelings towards you because of this, understand?"
"I understand."
Zhu Que spoke in a flat tone, not even bothering to explain anything.
Although Tang Ke is indeed very beautiful, youthful and radiant, cheerful, and kind-hearted by nature.
But Zhu Que had no feelings for her whatsoever.
First of all, Tang Ke is only seventeen years old and is still a minor.
Although he was only sixteen years old, he was much more mature than her psychologically.
Secondly, all he can think about now is how to improve his strength and how to survive in this cruel world.
What nonsense about romantic love; it will only slow down his cultivation.
"It's good that you understand."
Tang Dongfang's expression softened a bit. "Alright, you can go now. Take good care of yourself and remember to come to work in half a month."
Zhu Que got up and left the office.
He had barely left when Tang Ke stormed in, plopped down on the sofa, and angrily said:
"Dad, you're so stingy! You only gave them such a small reward?"
"These rewards are already a lot!"
Tang Dongfang said confidently:
"Half a month of paid leave, 6,000 spirit coins, and a raise—isn't that enough for our garbage dump?!"
"But they saved your daughter's life!"
"Alright, alright, don't interfere with what Dad does." Tang Dongfang waved his hand dismissively.
"..."
Tang Ke rolled her eyes speechlessly. She had finally seen through her father; he was a real tightwad.
the other side.
Zhu Que found Sun Zheng in the scrap and broken equipment area.
"Thank you, Brother Sun."
"What are you thanking me for? I didn't do anything for you," Sun Zheng said with a smile.
"Last night, the incinerator overturned; I know it couldn't be a coincidence."
Zhu Que knew this very well.
Just as Su Zhen was about to enter the small room, the incinerator suddenly overturned. What a coincidence!
It must have been Sun Zheng who secretly sabotaged things.
"It's nothing," Sun Zheng said with a smile, waving his hand. "Consider it a way of repaying you for bringing me breakfast every day."
"Brother Sun, let's not say anything more. If I ever become successful, I will never forget you."
Zhu Que's gratitude towards Sun Zheng was genuine.
If Sun Zheng hadn't risked delaying him, he would probably be in the same miserable state as Zheng Yuanbai now.
Sun Zheng can be said to have saved his life.
"Hahaha, no problem, no problem."
Sun Zheng laughed heartily and reminded him, "But don't be careless, that Su Zhen is not easy to fool."
"I see."
Zhu Que nodded slightly.
If Su Zhen is not allowed to meet his fictitious master, Su Zhen's suspicions about him will certainly not be dispelled.
Just then.
His phone rang, and when he saw it was Xiao Cai calling, she immediately gave him a pleasant surprise—
"Where is he? I've found the senior you were looking for!"
"So fast?"
Zhu Que was taken aback upon hearing this.
Xiao Cai is so efficient! She got it done in less than an hour.
"Hehe, don't you even know who I am!"
Xiao Cai smugly hummed, "When do you have time? I'll arrange for you two to meet first."
"I have time now."
"Then come directly to Wildfire Shop."
"Wildfire Shop?"
"Yes, come over quickly. I've also arranged an appointment for you with the exorcist and ghost exorcist you were looking for."
"I'll be right there."
Zhu Que hung up the phone and left the garbage dump.
Just as he was about to head to Wildfire Store, several black cars suddenly stopped on the side of the road, and a dozen or so men in black got out and surrounded him.
"Who are you?"
Zhu Que was taken aback when he saw this, and immediately realized that it was aimed at him.
"Zhu Que, come with us."
The man in the lead, wearing sunglasses, reached out and pressed down on Zhu Que's shoulder, his tone cold and harsh.
Clearly, he had no other choice.