Chapter 558 This profiteer!
Not long after that, after learning the price at which the talisman was sold to Xiao Jihui, many people came to him with money, begging him to sell them a few more.
They buy, they double the price, they quadruple the price, they still buy!
A group of people, clutching their money, rushed up to him, arguing heatedly, like savvy shoppers meticulously planning their spending for Singles' Day. Xiao Jihui even had the illusion that he was actually a middleman.
Fortunately, Xiao Jihui quickly dispelled this illusion.
Selling is definitely out of the question. These ambitious people who came to offer money were ultimately benefited by Xiao Jihui, who claimed that the big shots cared about everyone and that the company was offering such a low price, even at a loss, to the public.
These are extraordinary times. What we need to do is appreciate their generosity and magnanimity, rather than be greedy and demand more.
If you encounter any trouble or inconvenience during law enforcement, you can come to him for free to replenish your supplies. Once everything is settled, those who perform well can also receive a partial reward for free.
However, if someone intentionally damages or maliciously misrepresents or hoards items, they will be blacklisted.
From now on, let alone give them away for free, we won't even let them touch them.
This two-pronged approach of using both carrot and stick yields immediate results.
As the unsung heroes behind the scenes, Ye Wanxi and others naturally received Xiao Jihui's gratitude.
"The second batch of funds has been transferred to everyone's accounts in full. In addition, for Miss Ye and Charcoal Head's contributions to the Drug Research Institute, as well as Mr. Feng's years of dedication to Dragon Vein One, the higher-ups will give you two a separate sum of money as a reward and compensation. Also, Charcoal Head will be kept as an ordinary pet by Miss Ye's side from now on, provided that it does not harm anyone."
Ye Wanxi and the others were slightly surprised. Xiao Jihui's words implied that Ye Wanxi and the Hou were master and servant. As long as the Hou stayed obediently by Ye Wanxi's side and did not harm anyone, no one could take it away from Ye Wanxi for any reason.
"Is this Vice Minister Xiao's intention, or Mr. Xiao's?"
"It was my father's idea, and it was everyone's idea."
Ye Wanxi's eyes flickered slightly, surprised by their "thoughtfulness," and instead felt wary of their unsolicited kindness.
Seemingly sensing her thoughts, Jun Wuduan made no attempt to hide his contribution: "It was I who suggested it to him."
"Third Senior Brother?"
Jun Wuduan briefly explained how he had asked Ye Wanxi for help in researching treatment drugs to restrain Hou, and how Feng Tianyu had helped suppress Hou for so many years as payment.
After hearing this, Ye Wanxi exclaimed, "Wow, my third senior brother is indeed worthy of being called the third senior brother. There's a reason why he was in charge of the sect's finances and all diplomatic affairs in his previous life."
Look at those two! With just a few words, they not only resolved the potential troubles for them in advance, but also squeezed some people out of their money, making them feel the pain so they would know how to retract their claws.
Qi Yingxuan, who had been busy for half a day but found that he hadn't caught up with anything, was speechless: "..." What a shrewd businessman!
Having learned the whole story, Ye Wanxi lowered her initial guard and accepted the "gift" without any qualms.
The poisoning incident was of great importance, and Xiao Jihui and his associates acted swiftly.
The professionals in charge of several severely affected areas quickly reported back that, just as Ye Wanxi and the others had predicted, traces of human manipulation were indeed found in those patients who had been diagnosed but were not receiving proper treatment and were obsessed with going out to infect others.
Once this trace appeared, many things became connected.
Xiao Baihui and others were furious and ordered that no matter the cost, they must find the person behind it all.
This discovery has made the already tense situation even more severe.
While drug research for the virus is of paramount importance, controlling these confirmed cases and preventing them from disappearing in an unusual way, as well as preventing them from infecting others, is also a key focus of our current work.
Even though Xiao Jihui attracted more people than originally expected by using rare items like the Eye-Opening Talisman and the Peace Talisman, the manpower was still far from sufficient.
Finally, when they couldn't find enough people, they simply brought in some ordinary people as well.
As a result, Ye Wanxi and the others' workload increased further. Even though they could use magic to be lazy and draw talismans, they were still exhausted.
The only saving grace was that Xiang Yueqi, who had been forced to accompany his fiancée through her first-ever quarantine, was finally released and volunteered to help them with some of the work.
Of course, it would be even better if he didn't have that sly grin all the time.
Click—
Qi Yingxuan's quill pen snapped in half amidst someone's chillingly silly laughter. Several veins bulged uncontrollably on his forehead. He couldn't take it anymore and said, "Second brother, you laugh like an idiot all day long, morning and night, and in such a lewd way. Are you in heat?"
"Pfft..." Ye Wanxi had actually wanted to complain for a long time, but she couldn't say it because of her second senior brother's face.
But she had to admit that her fifth senior brother's complaints were very apt; her second senior brother's appearance was exactly... hot and bothered.
Xiang Yueqi wasn't angry even after being scolded by Qi Yingxuan. She said good-naturedly, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I just suddenly remembered what happened recently, and what Yunke said to me before I came here. I couldn't help myself..."
Ye Wanxi and the others: "..." I feel like you're secretly showing off something, with malicious intentions.
Despite her complaints, Ye Wanxi was still very concerned about the progress of their relationship, especially after hearing that they had gone on a trip together before their quarantine.
According to Xiang Linsheng, her younger brother, Yunke used to refuse even her second senior brother's gifts, but now they're going out to play together. Their progress is quite rapid!
"Second Senior Brother, you went on a trip with Senior Sister Yunke? Where did you go? Did you have fun?"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Yueqi couldn't help but chuckle foolishly again, giving everyone present goosebumps.
"The beach we went to was originally intended to... cough cough..."
Xiang Yueqi originally wanted to say that, following his brother's suggestion, they could go to the beach together to swim, dive, take photos, sunbathe, and most importantly, wear swimsuits and show off their figures.
As a girl, you definitely hope that your other half is stable and reliable, and that you have a safe and secure embrace that can give you a sense of security at any time.
To achieve this goal, Xiang Yueqi intensively worked out for more than half a month before going on the trip, successfully developing his six-pack abs to perfection, all so that he could amaze someone.
Unexpectedly, things didn't go as planned.
“We had just arrived at the hotel when we were informed that a local case had just been confirmed, and the entire city was under lockdown, especially nearby tourist sites, which were all closed. We tourists who had just arrived from out of town and had ridden in the same vehicle as that person, even if we had no direct contact with him, had to be quarantined immediately.”
(End of this chapter)
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