Chapter 213 Heading to Iron Fang, Yu Qianqiu's Helplessness, Paradise Auction... Are you, the Boss?

"...That's how it is."

Xiao You reported the situation in Luoye City to Qin Fang... After the events in Luoye City ended yesterday, Fa Guang had already reported to Xiao You.

When Qin Fang asked her, she naturally answered fluently.

"Did they kill more than eight thousand alien races?"

Qin Fang raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, the alien races have chosen to retreat... they dare not confront them head-on at all."

Xiao You also said excitedly.

Qin Fang nodded.

This is why he didn't start letting his members take action until the third-tier era.

The combat power displayed by a Tier 3 Epic is on a completely different level from that of a Tier 2 Epic.

Tier 2 Epic and Tier 3 Peak Excellent can barely handle it.

But a Tier 3 Epic... that's practically invincible in a city-level combat power.

When a group of Tier 3 Epics gather together, the destructive and deterrent power they create is considerable.

"Alright, tell Fa Guang and the others to be more careful in their future actions. With so many Tier 3 Epics exposed, there might be Epic classes among the people going to Fallen Leaf City tomorrow or the day after... or even Tier 4 Epics... Proceed according to plan and try to avoid direct conflict with them."

"good."

How's the situation on your end?

"all the best."

"good."

"Brother, when are you coming over?"

"I'll be leaving soon, probably the day after tomorrow or the day after that."

"good."

After chatting with Xiaoyou for a few more minutes, Qin Fang ended the call.

After glancing at the reputation on the panel and the requirements for the advancement quest, Qin Fang estimated the time.

There are currently 56 members; to reach 80, it will take at least another six months…

It's not that he can only find employees through headhunting companies right now... it's just that there are too few people with epic potential. It would be too time-consuming and laborious for him to find them on his own, so it's better to wait for the cooldown period to end.

And keeping this reputation is just as good as keeping it...

Since that's the case...

With that thought in mind, he left the Upside-Down Cloud Realm, then left White Deer City, heading towards Iron Fang City.

...

"...That's it. The boss said he wouldn't really go to war with the Guozhu family."

At the Iron Teeth City Combat Division, Yu Qianqiu was reporting his conversation with Qin Fang to Shen Changyuan.

Shen Changyuan nodded upon hearing this, but remained silent.

After hesitating for a moment, Yu Qianqiu asked, "Director, is it really necessary for Paradise and the others to do this? Making such a big commotion and gathering the Guozhu family together... I'm afraid something bad might really happen later."

She was very worried.

As a member of the Professional War Division, she was well aware of the strength of the Guozhu family.

Those almost represent the nine strongest forces in the country!

Now, the boss has not just offended one company... but nine companies at once.

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

If the nine families are truly enraged, even Paradise... might not fare well.

Shen Changyuan sighed softly, "The Paradise is too powerful. And the Guozhu family is used to being domineering... If the Paradise wants to develop, it will inevitably clash with the Guozhu family. Especially with things like the job change altar, the Paradise knows the pattern of its appearance, how could the Guozhu family not be envious? Therefore, there will definitely be a struggle between the two sides."

"Otherwise, the Guozhu family will obtain crucial information, forcing Paradise to disband. Or... Paradise will become too powerful and gain the Guozhu family's approval, allowing it to operate openly and legitimately."

"The boss is well aware of this, which is why he took the initiative to attract the Guozhu family to gather."

"Because he knows very well that if things are too scattered and the Guozhu families take action separately, he will be forced to fight against nine forces. Then the extent of the fight will be completely out of his control... Perhaps if things get out of hand, he will really have to break ties with these Guozhu families."

"Now... Paradise has taken the initiative to show itself and gather the Guozhu family together... The Guozhu family may seem like one entity, but it is ultimately nine families. Gathering them together, with no one willing to take the lead, will actually make them restrain each other. So as long as Paradise is a little more strategic... the intensity of the struggle can be easily controlled."

Shen Changyuan analyzed almost all of Qin Fang's thoughts.

Yu Qianqiu was stunned for a moment before giving a wry smile: "Well... I was just worrying unnecessarily."

"But this is on the premise that the park is indeed powerful enough to make all nine families wary and unwilling to be the first to stick their necks out... The first to stick their necks out is afraid of being overtaken. But if the opponent is just an insect, whoever sticks out first gets to eat... then the situation will be exactly the opposite."

"So... now we can only see if the strength of Paradise can make these powerful families wary."

Shen Changyuan did not receive any information from Luoye City, such as 24 Tier 3 Epics... otherwise he would never be so worried now.

Yu Qianqiu understood and nodded.

After pondering for a while, Shen Changyuan suddenly laughed and said, "Forget it, there's no use worrying about it... Alright, let's call it a day, you can go and get busy."

Yu Qianqiu was stunned for a moment, then shrugged and said, "The alien races are very quiet now, hardly causing any trouble. My level is already Tier 3, Level 90... and the Guozhu family has left. I really don't know what to do..."

Shen Changyuan paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Then take a rest and spend some time with your mother... Speaking of which, you're not young anymore, why haven't you found a boyfriend yet? I remember there's a young man in the logistics department who's always..."

"Stop! Stop!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Qianqiu immediately surrendered, looking speechless: "Why are you just like my mother? You start pressuring me to get married after only a few words? Fine, fine, you go about your business... I'm off work."

After saying that, Yu Qianqiu slipped away.

Shen Changyuan chuckled, shook his head, and continued looking at the documents in his hand.

Yu Qianqiu can leave work whenever he wants, but as the director of the Combat Department, his daily workload is enormous.

He had to handle everything, from major events involving alien races to minor matters reported from various levels of government.

They may even need to attend various meetings.

In a city of over a million people, one can imagine how many things happen in a single day, and many of them will be reported to him.

Maintaining the stability of such a city requires a large number of people to do a lot of work every day.

There is no room for carelessness.

...

Yu Qianqiu went home without clocking out. She still lives with her mother. As the captain of the combat division, she is provided with a house by the division, which is naturally very nice.

When she got home, she called out, "Mom, I'm home." Upon hearing her mother's reply, she went straight into the house, took off her clothes, and walked into the bathroom wearing only an inner layer.

A beautiful, curvaceous figure was nakedly reflected in the bathroom mirror.

To be fair, Yu Qianqiu is indeed a rare beauty, exuding an aura of authority and possessing a very attractive figure. Her chestnut-brown wavy hair adds to her allure. She's the kind of woman that would make any woman drool.

After taking a shower, she walked out of the bathroom wearing a loose T-shirt, drying her hair as she went.

"You're leaving get off work so early today?"

The mother came out carrying a plate of fruit. When she saw her daughter, she asked in confusion.

"Yes, I've been busy for several days, I can finally rest..."

She dried her hair until it was half dry, then casually handed the towel to her mother.

The mother glared at her: "You little brat, do you think I'm your servant all the time?"

"Hehe, good mom, mom is the best!~"

She smiled smugly and hugged her mother.

Her mother, exasperated, said, "You take off your clothes as soon as you get home, looking so sloppy. No wonder you can't find a boyfriend!"

But she still accepted the towel.

She took the fruit plate from her mother, tossed herself onto the sofa, and finally let out a long, comfortable sigh.

"If I can't find someone, I can't find someone... Isn't it good that I won't get married and will stay with you forever?"

She put a piece of fruit in her mouth, it crunched crisply, and her eyes squinted.

...No one else in the War Division could see Yu Qianqiu like this. Only her mother could.

"Nonsense! What girl doesn't get married? Your Aunt Song is two years younger than me, and she already has three grandchildren!"

Yu Qianqiu retorted, "You really enjoy coaxing kids that much? If I really had one, I'd be so busy with work, I definitely wouldn't have time to take care of it. Wouldn't you be the one taking care of it then?... You're not planning to take the baby to play mahjong, are you?"

Her mother was taken aback by her retort, then scolded her a few times in annoyance. She just chuckled and ate her fruit, not bothered at all.

After tidying up the towels, her mother walked over to her with her phone in hand: "If you just give me a grandson, why would I still play mahjong? You got off work so early today, you have some time... Your Aunt Song introduced me to a young man, he's a nice guy, add him as a friend, and go see him today..."

Another blind date?

Yu Qianqiu glared at him: "Mom, your daughter is now the secretary to the director of the Combat Department, okay? Going on a blind date? You don't care about your reputation, but I do! I'm not going!"

"You little rascal..."

The mother glared, about to say something.

A phone suddenly rang.

Yu Qianqiu felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly said, "Wait a minute, wait a minute, I got a call, it's probably about work..."

After saying that, she jumped down barefoot and ran back to her room.

"This girl..."

The mother was angry, but there was nothing she could do.

Once inside the room, Yu Qianqiu breathed a sigh of relief and rummaged through her phone, finally finding it among a pile of clothes on the bed.

I was stunned for a moment after taking a look.

Because this phone... is specifically for contacting the boss.

The call just ended, why is it calling again?

Yu Qianqiu blinked, but answered the call immediately.

"Hello?"

"Sister Yu, it's me."

"I know, I know, you're the only one who knows this number... What's up?"

As soon as Yu Qianqiu answered the phone, he got into work mode and said with a smile.

"Um... there is something. Sister Yu, are you free right now?"

“When I’m free…” Yu Qianqiu replied first, then asked with some surprise, “What do you mean by asking that…”

"Yes, let's meet. This matter needs to be discussed in person."

The boss across from me smiled.

"Meet up... okay, you can suggest a place and time."

Yu Qianqiu was surprised that the other party wanted to meet.

However... it wasn't the first time we'd met.

All told, she had met the boss three times.

The first time was when the centaurs besieged Rabbit Paradise... The other side took the initiative and killed Vera, the beloved of the centaur Rulfo.

The second time... was when she gave the other person the Liar's Mask.

The third time... was naturally the time when the members of Paradise killed the secret realm dungeon.

The first two times the other person was stealthy, and the last time they were also wearing a liar's mask.

This meeting... I don't know what we'll be doing, but I guess it'll be similar to the previous two.

She was thinking.

"Okay, then in half an hour... As for the location... let's go to the Paradise Auction House. There's a tea room there, you can just come over, I'll wait for you here."

"An auction for the amusement park?... Okay, see you in half an hour."

"good."

After hanging up the phone, Yu Qianqiu sighed.

I'm really destined for a life of hardship.

I was the punching bag a few days ago, and finally those old men left, so I could relax a little... but then the boss, that old man, came back.

She shook her head, then a flash of light appeared around her, and she put on a white priest's robe before leaving the room.

Just then, she saw her mother looking at her with a gossipy expression: "Judging from your tone, it doesn't sound like Director Shen... Who is it? Who invited you?"

Yu Qianqiu rolled her eyes: "A handsome guy like you, now you're asking me out for tea, is that alright?"

"Handsome guy? What's his character like? How old is he? Are you two...?"

The mother's eyes lit up immediately.

"He has such a great character! Plus, he's handsome, rich, and capable—he's practically perfect... Alright? Okay, okay, I'm going out now!"

After saying that, Yu Qianqiu ignored her mother's gossipy gaze and hurried out the door.

...

She arrived at the amusement park auction site in less than ten minutes by car.

The amusement park auction has been open for more than two months.

She even attended the first auction.

All I can say is... business is better than expected.

Moreover, this place has equipment of all levels: common, elite, excellent... and even epic.

The auction house even accepts pre-orders... For example, if you need any materials or equipment, after agreeing on the price, the amusement park auction house will try its best to collect them for you.

Of course, auctions cannot be held every day. Depending on the items acquired by the auction house, they are usually held once every half month or once a month.

However, this place also sells all sorts of equipment, props, and materials.

Moreover, it's high-quality and inexpensive.

It's much more cost-effective than trading freely in the dungeon town.

As a result, this place has become the most frequented spot for professionals in Iron Teeth City.

It is extremely popular.

The huge parking lot downstairs, which can hold 300 cars, is often full.

Although the building is not tall, with only six floors, it occupies a considerable area and is located in the most bustling city center, so it looks quite prestigious.

After parking the car, Yu Qianqiu went straight inside.

"Welcome to Paradise Auction."

As soon as she entered, two hostesses greeted her with gentle smiles and a bow.

She turned her head and looked... and immediately realized that both of the greeters were professionals.

...If it can make professionals willingly work in this service industry, then it must be paradise, right?

She was thinking to herself.

Just as I was about to say something.

One of the hostesses suddenly brightened up and said, "Ah, you must be Miss Yu Qianqiu?"

Yu Qianqiu was taken aback, then nodded: "It's me."

"The manager has already given instructions that the person you are waiting for is in the tea room on the sixth floor... Please follow me."

With her enthusiastic guidance, Yu Qianqiu naturally followed behind.

We passed through a spacious hall.

The first floor is a large hall with many tea tables and sofas... This is an area where guests can enjoy tea and relax for free.

The floor-to-ceiling windows provide excellent natural light, and the decor is elegant and comfortable. This huge hall, covering an area of ​​over 300 square meters, is a place where even ordinary citizens can come in and enjoy a free cup of tea. The central air conditioning is on all day, soft background music plays, and the environment is clean, warm, and comfortable.

Since the auction house opened, this place has become the best resting place for local residents who are tired from shopping, so it is very popular and lively.

You can see staff members in uniforms moving around, each with a gentle smile on their face... They don't treat anyone who comes in badly just because the tea is free.

...In terms of service, Paradise Auction House can be said to have done its best.

The area above the second floor is where you buy props, materials, and equipment.

Yu Qianqiu had been there. The place was very elegantly decorated, with each piece of equipment displayed in a glass window with a price tag, and most of them were 20-30% lower than the market price.

They also have a large number of staff who provide patient and gentle service.

Guests' comfort level is at its peak.

...It can only be said that the amusement park is definitely not in the business of making money.

Led by the welcoming hostess, they walked through the lobby and arrived directly at a VIP elevator, where an elevator attendant was waiting.

"This is the manager's VIP guest; she's going to the 6th floor."

The hostess gave instructions to the elevator operator.

Upon hearing this, the elevator attendant looked at Yu Qianqiu and then gave her a gentle and sweet smile, saying, "Are you Miss Yu? Welcome to Paradise Auction... The manager instructed me to take the elevator."

The enthusiastic attitude even made Yu Qianqiu a little embarrassed. She chuckled awkwardly as she got on the elevator, and the elevator operator followed her in and pressed the button for the 6th floor.

Fortunately, the elevator attendant didn't chat with her in the elevator... otherwise she would be incredibly embarrassed right now.

The sixth floor was reached quickly, and the elevator operator smiled and said, "Ms. Yu, we've arrived at the sixth floor. The tea room is on your left."

Yu Qianqiu smiled and nodded. After getting off the elevator, he turned left and saw a solid wood door.

She stepped forward and gently knocked on the door.

Soon, a young voice came from inside: "Please come in."

The voice sounds familiar... it's the boss.

He has arrived.

Yu Qianqiu tentatively turned the doorknob, and sure enough, the door was unlocked. He pushed the door open.

Sunlight streamed in through the window at the other end, illuminating the entire tea room until every detail was clearly visible.

The floor is covered with a thick carpet, which is soft and comfortable to walk on.

A delicate fragrance permeated the entire tea room.

The furniture and decorations are all made of solid wood, and the layout is elegant without being vulgar.

Yu Qianqiu was curiously looking around.

A gentle laugh rang out: "Sister Yu, you've arrived."

Upon hearing this, Yu Qianqiu subconsciously looked in the direction of the boss.

As a result, she froze, blinked, and looked again more closely...

You read that right.

The other party did not use stealth.

They weren't wearing masks either.

A handsome young man with an elegant demeanor stood behind the tea table in the tea room, smiling at him.

Under the sunlight, even the eyelashes of this stunningly handsome young man seemed to shimmer and sparkle.

Yu Qianqiu was stunned.

After a long while, she widened her eyes and hesitated.

"boss?"

(End of this chapter)