Chapter 101 Welcome Banquet

Zhou Jiu thought she wouldn't feel anything different after her detention was over, but the moment she came out, she suddenly felt an indescribable and extremely unfamiliar feeling. It wasn't happiness or freedom, but a sense of bewilderment.

"Major Elsa found a psychologist to conduct assessments and consultations for you, but I declined. If you experience any discomfort, contact this person." Qiu sent a business card via his personal terminal, which then appeared in front of her out of thin air.

Zhou Jiu glanced at the screen-like object with slight surprise. It looked like a virtual item in a virtual space. After she tapped it, the business card was automatically stored in her chip.

"In just two years, technology has already enabled the transfer of objects across the void in the real world?"

"It uses the principle of light propagation through air, similar to a light screen display, and incorporates conductive signals. With some design, it has become the virtual business card we see today. There's even a company that specializes in designing virtual business cards. Fortunately, it's only been two years, and the world hasn't changed much," Qiu Yi said, sitting in the aircraft.

"Well, it's quite amazing. I feel like the functions of the quantum computer have changed as well." Zhou Jiu looked out the window. The Central Star was both familiar and unfamiliar. Actually, not much had changed.

"How long have you been outside?" Zhou Jiu asked, as they hadn't agreed on a specific time beforehand.

"I arrived at nine o'clock this morning, which is my working time."

"What time do you get off work?"

"I'm off work now." Qiu pointed to the front of the aircraft, where a time dial appeared in the void.

"Okay, thank you so much." Zhou Jiu suddenly felt a bit awkward. Why did she even ask those questions?

"It's just work. I'll be working overtime occasionally, so if you have any questions about work, please ask me soon."

"Were there any traps in the original terms and conditions I signed?" Zhou Jiu raised an eyebrow and asked out of curiosity.

"To be precise, it's not a trap. Because of the criminal record, some employers won't accept you. The government provides social work contracts and employment assistance, and some even offer jobs. It's good for some people but not necessarily for everyone. Some of the jobs they introduce also include mandatory clauses such as requiring a contract term. After reading your application, I feel that you are quite valuable in their eyes."

"Why do you say that?" Zhou Jiu's first reaction was to ask where she got the idea, but she quickly realized that she seemed to have been misled by Qi Qi, who had the memory of the copper coin. To be honest, it would be quite awkward for her to reply with "where did you get the idea?"

“Employment assistance for each person’s social work is different. It will be based on the individual’s file and the allocation of personnel. Your job is very restrictive and the salary is very high. It is clear that this is the kind of talent they are looking for.”

Zhou Jiu listened and realized that it wasn't really a scam.

"Qiu, thank you for your help today."

"Fortunately, this is my job, and you're a friend of LDK Solar, so you can help me with my business in the future if there's any related business."

"...Hopefully, there won't be any more of these kinds of business," Zhou Jiu said with a smile.

Qiu said calmly, "There are many legal services available. You can come to me if you encounter any difficulties in your work later on."

"Of course, you're a big shot in the legal profession. It would be great if you could help me if I needed anything."

“However, the cases you’ve been handling recently might have some romantic implications for you. Your work won’t be going very smoothly for a while. Would you like me to sell you a talisman?” Zhou Jiu now possessed a copper coin imbued with Qi Qi’s spirit and was connected to Qi Qi’s spiritual power. He could also deduce the divination steps in his mind. Looking at Qiu, he noticed that Qiu’s luck was being trapped by a wisp of gloomy energy.

"No need. I enjoy the ups and downs of life, and according to your fortune tellers, fate is unchangeable. No matter what, my overall destiny will not deviate too much from its original trajectory. I won't waste your opportunity. Saiwei needs your help with something in this regard."

"Oh, right, Saiwei also invited Qiao Shi. We plan to have a welcome dinner for you," Qiu said. "We'll be at our destination in about three minutes."

"There's even a welcome banquet? I'm really enjoying this trip." Zhou Jiu smiled.

"As your company's partner, I suggest you don't drink too much at the dinner table," Qiu casually reminded him.

"Huh?" Zhou Jiu was a little confused. "What kind of partner?"

“Wishful Technology Company, I will be your long-term legal aid. There are some change documents that need your signature. Saiwei has recently broken off relations with his family and urgently needs to make a new achievement. He wants to enter the new technology field, and you are currently his best choice.”

"Even if his investment can benefit Wonderful Technologies, I hope you won't readily agree to anything he says on the final terms."

Qiu got off the aircraft, and Zhou Jiu pursed his lips and got off the car on the other side. As soon as they got off the car, they saw messages from the quantum computer starting to flood in.

"I know you don't know the specifics of the company yet. After you sign the amendment agreement and complete the procedures in a few days, you will have a full understanding."

“I don’t quite understand…” Her name wasn’t listed on Qiyuan Company’s public platform, except for some known registered contracts, but these were confidential and wouldn’t be directly disclosed by the business registration authorities. Moreover, she wasn’t the controlling shareholder. Qiu was talking as if she were the executor and decision-maker, which left her somewhat bewildered.

"It's alright, I was just giving you a simple reminder. You don't need to worry about it. It's not a big deal, and you can actually take responsibility for the decisions you make." Qiu smiled faintly and said simply.

"I understand even less now that you're saying that."

"Captain." As soon as she entered, she was met with a huge fire. Zhou Jiu's legs were already reacting, and she quickly tried to run outside. But when her rationality returned, Zhou Jiu pretended that she had discovered that it was a fake fire and gently patted the 3D image floating in the air.

"Qiao Shiyi, what are you doing?" Zhou Jiu asked calmly.

"Let me ward off bad luck and bring you peace, happiness, and good health every day from now on."

"Where did you learn that?" Zhou Jiu asked, standing in the blazing fire as Qiao Shiyi started setting fire to her from head to toe again.

“It’s a tradition in my hometown. Whenever we’re unlucky, my mom sets up a flintlock pistol and circles around us in a low ring of fire about a meter away. Then we step over it, which means we’re running away from the bad luck and the fire burns away the bad luck. See? I’ve burned you all over, so your journey will be smoother, right?”

"A crooked idea, although it seems unreliable, thanks anyway."

After Zhou Jiu passed through the virtual fire, Qiao Shiyi finally put down the virtual projection pen.