Chapter 108 The Struggle Between Two Men
Su Qianqian read it aloud with a look of delight: "Party A, Loran, will provide Party B, Ning Shuyin, with 10 billion star coins for each of her operations..."
"Unlimited supply of premium medical-grade superpower supplements."
"Ning Shuyin's equipment requests will be met unconditionally."
Ning Shuyin: Assisted Party A in completing five exploration missions.
Su Qianqian excitedly grabbed Ning Shuyin's arm and explained to her, "Shuyin! This is a temporary contract, the kind with the highest degree of freedom. Did you know that there are three types of contracts in the Alliance?"
"What three types?"
Ning Shuyin has only been a certified navigator for a few days and doesn't know much about these things.
Su Qianqian became her tour guide.
"Temporary contracts, like these, are paid per contract. They offer the highest degree of freedom and the most money, and are specifically used to invite top-tier freedom navigators!"
"The next step is a formal contract, which is equivalent to a full-time job and you'll be bound to it for many years. The advantage is stability, but the disadvantage is that it's too restrictive."
"The highest level is a lifelong contract, which is almost legendary. Two people are completely bound together for ten thousand years, sharing life and death. Even lifelong partners in the Alliance rarely sign such a contract."
"His condition is the ceiling for temporary contracts."
Faced with such a price that could drive anyone crazy, Situ Linchen simply smiled indifferently.
“Loran,” Situ Linchen’s gaze shifted from the screen to Loran, “your contract isn’t very effective.”
“No?” Loran frowned. “I doubt anyone in the league can offer me terms like mine.”
Situ Linchen shook his head: "Money, equipment, supplements... she'll have these things sooner or later, given her abilities."
His dark eyes fell on Ning Shuyin: "Comparing conditions is too cliché."
Loran looked at him with displeasure: "Then what do you want to compete in?"
Situ Linchen directly opened a blank light screen and performed some operations on it.
Then it was handed to Ning Shuyin.
The title has only four words: [Formal Contract].
[Ning Shuyin's Rights: ______________] (from the main text)
As for the "obligations" section, it's completely empty.
Situ Linchen said to Ning Shuyin slowly, "A formal contract usually means a long service period and detailed terms of obligations."
"But you are the one to fill out this form with all the rights. I don't need you to assume any obligations."
"The protection I promised you before is permanent. In addition, I will personally assemble an elite team that will only obey your orders, so that you can go down the path you want."
Upon seeing this, Loran let out a cold laugh.
In terms of military strength, he couldn't compare to this Allied Marshal. But he had his own unique advantages.
He waved his hand to open a document, which was filled with a jumble of drug names.
[Premium Gene Barrier Breakthrough Inducer], [Consciousness Breadth Enhancement Essence], [Cellular Activity Catalyst]...
"These are the various gene-modifying agents I developed. They can provide crucial assistance every time you break through your ability level. In addition, I can also provide you with personalized medicines."
"Based on your genetic sequence and special abilities, I can tailor a unique enhancement program just for you. In the entire alliance, only I can do this."
For those with superpowers, these things can be considered the ladder to the top.
Both of them were extremely well-off.
Situ Linchen looked at Ning Shuyin: "Your choice?"
Loran stared intently at her, his deep red eyes filled with anticipation: "Ning Shuyin, who do you choose?"
Ning Shuyin felt tense under the pressure of the two gazes.
Su Qianqian simply waved her hand.
"What's there to choose?!" she said with a knowing look on her face.
"Only children make choices; adults want it all!"
Both top men frowned simultaneously.
Su Qianqian whispered in Ning Shuyin's ear, "The Alliance's laws don't stipulate that a navigator can only sign one contract!"
There are no conflicting terms between the two contracts, so you can accept both.
"Several top figures in the Star Palace also serve as retainers of several other factions. You can receive the doctor's money and medicine while enjoying the privileges and team provided by the marshal. What a wonderful life!"
Ning Shuyin: "..."
Su Qianqian's words were naturally overheard by both men. But she was fearless and looked up, saying, "Do you want to add an exclusivity clause? If you want to, add it now, and whoever adds it is out."
Situ Linchen: "..."
Loran: "..."
Gu Lei gave him an approving look and smiled without saying a word.
Ning Shuyin looked at her best friend, who seemed to want to sign both contracts for her, and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
But at least with Su Qianqian's meddling, the oppressive feeling was much less intense.
Ning Shuyin didn't examine the two contracts closely. She looked at Situ Linchen and Luo Lan.
"Thank you," she said clearly. "Your offers are all very good, so good that it's hard for me to refuse."
Under their expectant gazes, she shook her head: "Sorry, I won't choose any for now."
These words were spoken.
Su Qianqian showed a pained expression.
"Why?" Loran asked.
Both men had some injuries on their faces.
Ning Shuyin did not explain.
"I just got back from a mission and I'm really tired. Let me rest for a bit."
She refused. Her refusal was swift and decisive. Unexpectedly, a smile returned to Situ Linchen's face.
Although he wasn't chosen, at least Lorraine wasn't chosen either. There's plenty of time.
“Alright.” He stood up, displaying the composed demeanor of a marshal. “My promise is valid indefinitely. Moreover, you may propose higher terms at any time.”
Loran still looked somewhat unwilling.
But since Situ had already given his consent, it would seem petty for him to talk further.
He also put away the light screen: "Even without signing a contract, you can come here anytime to get any potion you want."
After speaking, the two men exchanged a glance. Invisible sparks flew between them.
Only after the two powerful auras left did Su Qianqian breathe a sigh of relief: "I was really afraid that they would tear my house down in a fit of anger."
Ning Shuyin: "..."
Half an hour later, in Su Qianqian's bedroom.
Ning Shuyin took a shower, put on her best friend's loungewear, and lay comfortably on the pink princess bed.
Su Qianqian turned her head to look at Ning Shuyin.
Her eyes were full of regret: "Shuyin, those two contracts, either one of them would make navigators across the entire galaxy scramble for them, and you just... threw them both away?"
She clutched her chest dramatically: "My heart aches for you, it hurts so much I can't breathe!"
Ning Shuyin was amused by her. Suddenly, she thought of something else.
She summoned the system in her mind.
"System, Dr. Loran and Su Qianqian just met, which is so much earlier than in the original timeline. But why wasn't I punished?"
[Tsk tsk. Host, judging from your tone, you seem quite disappointed at not being punished?]
The system made a silly comment.
"No way! Be normal."
Okay, that answers your question. Because Loran's affection level towards you has reached 50. In this emotional state, his regular interactions with the female lead, Su Qianqian, will no longer pose a threat to the main storyline.
I see.
[Also, just a heads up, Situ Linchen's favorability rating has increased again; it's currently at 60.]
Ning Shuyin almost choked. She had so cruelly rejected him, yet her favorability rating had skyrocketed?
Is this the legendary "the unattainable is always more alluring"? Is he playing hard to get?
The thought processes of these villainous male supporting characters are indeed hard to fathom.
Su Qianqian, standing beside her, looked heartbroken as she counted on her fingers the benefits she had lost.
Ning Shuyin quickly took the initiative and started gossiping about her friend: "By the way, I haven't interrogated you yet. How's things going between you and Gu Lei at home these past few days...?"
Judging by the original author's speed, it should have already taken off, right? Ning Shuyin thought to herself.
But Su Qianqian frowned.
She sighed deeply and said resentfully, "Ugh, don't even mention it."
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