Fast Wear: A Different Life

Chapter 272 Qinling Sacred Tree (31)

The next morning, the sun had just risen and the morning light was shining on the earth. Ji Xiao got up early and went to the hotel with Zhang Qiling to find Qiu Dekao while the sun was still low.

When Qiu Dekao saw Zhang Qiling, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes. However, he quickly regained his composure and politely invited the two to enter the room.

Ji Xiao greeted Qiu Dekao enthusiastically as if she was the owner of the place: "Hello, Boss Qiu, we meet again! This is my husband, Zhang Qiling."

As they were talking, Ji Xiao intimately pulled Zhang Qiling to sit on the sofa, and pointed at the sofa opposite and said, "Boss Qiu, please sit down. It must be tiring to stand all the time. You are so old, and standing all the time makes me feel stressed!"

"Hello, Mr. Zhang." Qiu Dekao nodded to Zhang Qiling to express his greetings. Then, he looked at Ji Xiao again, and saw that she looked like the boss. He couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, and immediately pointed at her and asked: "You..."

Zhang Qiling nodded slightly in response, then sat quietly beside Ji Xiao, remaining silent.

Facing Qiu Dekao's accusations, Ji Xiao didn't care at all. Instead, she responded with a smile: "What? Boss Qiu doesn't welcome me? We just met last night. Could it be that you have forgotten about this?" There was a hint of ridicule and mockery in her words, and she looked fearless. After all, in the face of strength, all conspiracies and tricks are paper tigers.

Qiu Dekao was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, cursing in his heart: "You ignorant little girl, how dare you tease me like this! If it weren't for the fact that it's not appropriate to cause trouble at this moment, why would I condescend to open the door in person for a young girl like you!"

Although he was indignant, Jude Kao still suppressed his anger, moved to the other side of the single sofa and sat down, and said in a deep voice: "Humph, little girl, I'm very busy and don't have so much free time to fool around with you. If you have something to say, say it quickly, and if you don't, leave quickly!"

Ji Xiao didn't waste time and stated her purpose straight away: "I came here today to discuss a big deal with you, Mr. Qiu." Hearing this, Qiu Dekao, who was originally absent-minded, suddenly had his eyes lit up and was refreshed. He asked, "Oh? What kind of deal is it?"

Seeing this, Ji Xiao leaned forward slightly and whispered something into Jude Kao's ear.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jude Kao's face changed rapidly like a chameleon, sometimes surprised, sometimes angry, and finally he stared at Ji Xiao with an uncertain expression and said sternly: "You are kidding!" In his excessive emotions, Jude Kao even stood up suddenly.

Facing the other party's questioning, Ji Xiao was unusually calm and responded calmly: "I'm not kidding, Boss Qiu, you should think about it carefully. This is a business that is sure to make money."

Qiu Dekao slowly sat back on the sofa, his eyes empty, thinking deeply about the suggestion Ji Xiao had just made. Zhang Qiling, on the other hand, remained silent, watching everything in front of him quietly. He knew in his heart that Ji Xiao must have his own considerations for doing this.

After a long while, Jude Kao finally broke the silence and said, "Okay, little girl, I will seriously consider your proposal. But I still need some time to think about it." After that, he frowned and tapped his cane lightly with his fingers, indicating that he was thinking.

Ji Xiao smiled after hearing this, and was very satisfied with Qiu Dekao's answer. She stood up and said in a gentle voice: "Of course, no problem, Boss Qiu, you can take your time to think about it. Just hurry up, after all, this cooperation is a sure win for both of us." Then, she nodded to Qiu Dekao and turned to leave, holding Zhang Qiling's hand.

After leaving the hotel, Zhang Qiling couldn't help but ask Ji Xiao doubtfully: "Will he really agree?"

Ji Xiao smiled confidently and replied confidently: "Don't worry, he will definitely agree."

Zhang Qiling looked at Ji Xiao's confident look. Although he was a little confused, he just shook his head helplessly and stopped asking questions. After all, he was not very interested in these things.

Then, Zhang Qiling took Ji Xiao's hand and walked towards the parking lot together. As they walked, Zhang Qiling suddenly remembered something and turned to ask Ji Xiao: "Where are we going next?"

"Need I ask? Of course we're going home!" Ji Xiao raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and answered softly, "Let's wait until we get news from Jude Kao. We'll continue to rest at home for a few days before he replies." After that, the two of them set out on their journey home.

On the way home, they stopped by a supermarket and bought some snacks. When they got home, it was already noon.

A few days later, a call from Jude Kao broke the peace at home. Jude Kao on the other end of the phone actually agreed to Ji Xiao's previous suggestion.

After hanging up the phone, Ji Xiao's face was filled with pride. She looked at Zhang Qiling with a smile and said in a sweet voice, "Haha, Jude Kao really took the bait as I expected."

At this moment, Zhang Qiling stopped what he was doing, turned to look at Ji Xiao, and asked calmly: "What should we do next?"

Ji Xiao just smiled slightly, with a barely perceptible cunning light in her eyes, and she confidently replied: "Hey, now it's my turn to perform." After she finished speaking, Ji Xiao already had a plan in mind.

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly, and Ji Xiao went to the hotel where Jude Kao was staying alone again. Unlike last time, this time she came prepared - she brought with her the puppet talisman she found in the space. After all, if you want to use someone for your own benefit, you must first make the other person willing.

Still in the familiar room, at the same position, Ji Xiao sat down and poured a glass of water for Qiu Dekao. Then, she melted the puppet talisman into the water with a normal expression, and then smiled and said to Qiu Dekao: "Boss Qiu, this talisman paper has magical power! It can dispel the disease and pain in your body. As long as you cooperate with us happily, there will be more unexpected good things waiting for you in the future, even including your dream..."

Jude Kao looked at Ji Xiao with suspicion, his eyes wandering around, not knowing what he was thinking. Finally, he looked at the glass of ordinary water on the table and asked hesitantly, "Are you sure it's true?"

Ji Xiao nodded without hesitation and replied confidently: "Of course, don't you also have research in this area?"

Jude Kao frowned slightly, but seemed to be convinced by Ji Xiao's words. He slowly picked up the cup, stared at Ji Xiao, and then resolutely drank it all.

But no one knows what he was thinking, the puppet talisman was activated instantly.

Before Jude Kao was prepared, a sharp pain came over him, like a tidal wave. The pain made him, an old man in his 50s, slip off the sofa and fall to the ground without any defense. He covered his chest tightly, looked at Ji Xiao with a pale face, pointed his trembling fingers straight at him, and uttered a word with difficulty: "You..."

Ji Xiao sat there calmly, looking at Qiu Dekao calmly, and said in a gentle tone: "The so-called war is all about deception. It is certainly not good to have the intention to harm others, but it is also absolutely necessary to be on guard against others; and you, Qiu Dekao, Boss Qiu, don't you always act in this way? For example, if the person hiding in your room at this moment had never thought of harming me, how could you end up like this now?"

Jude Kao gritted his teeth, veins popped out on his forehead, his face was twisted and distorted by the pain, and he shouted hoarsely: "What do you want?"

Ji Xiao raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said slowly: "In fact, I don't have any special request~ I just hope that you can lend a hand and do me a small favor. As long as you listen to my instructions, I will immediately remove the spell on you."

Jude glared at her, his teeth chattering, wishing he could eat her alive. He squeezed out a few words from between his teeth: "What favor? Tell me!"

Ji Xiao took out a document from her bag calmly, gently placed it on the table and pushed it towards Jude Kao, "It's very simple, you just need to sign your name on this document, and everything else will be easy to discuss."

Jude Kao picked up the document suspiciously and glanced at it. The densely packed clauses on it made his eyes widen instantly and he cried out, "How is this possible! You are clearly forcing me to do something against my will!"

Ji Xiao shrugged. "Boss Qiu, you have no other choice now. Either sign or continue to suffer. I believe you will make a wise decision."

Jude hesitated for a moment, but finally picked up the pen and signed his name.

Ji Xiao put away the documents with satisfaction, "Very good, Boss Qiu. Happy cooperation. From now on, you are our ally. Don't worry, as long as you are obedient, you will definitely get some benefits."

Ji Xiao then changed the subject and continued, "As long as you stop thinking about harming me, you won't be in such agony like you are today. But it will indeed prevent you from being troubled by the pain."

What could Jude Kao do? He could only accept it. He had no choice but to accept it. After all, a good death was worse than a miserable life. He had not yet obtained the secret of immortality.