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"Business?" The voice was filled with curiosity, laced with a hint of evaluation.
"Soon, the Northeast Trade Route between Summerwater City and Winter Snow City will be opened. I wonder when the lord plans to establish the Southeast Trade Route?"
As the words fell, the other party continued to sip tea calmly, in stark contrast to Mayor Xia's sudden change in expression. This reaction, observed by Yan Yan, tightened the strings of her heart. Just as she was about to think "this is bad," a single sentence caused her face to change instantly.
"If Silent Sister wishes to discuss this business, I'm afraid you are too late."
With that calm conclusion, when he turned to look at her, there was an expected understanding in his gaze.
Suppressing the coldness at the corners of her eyes, she lowered her gaze and finished her tea, then spoke loudly, "Since the lord already has a brilliant plan, I shall not say more. This business can wait for another opportunity." Spring Day City was never part of her plans anyway; it was no loss. It was just a pity—
This route, the wealthiest trade line of Main City, had already been claimed by someone else.
Moreover, securing the Southeast Trade Route was not the purpose of this trip.
After all, the Northeast Trade Route was already in hand.
With that thought, her expression returned to normal. She took out the Exit Village Qualification Certificate and said, "I am truly delighted by the prosperity and rich heritage of Spring Day City and hope to stay for a long time."
"To win the favor of a beauty is a fortune for Spring Day City."
With a grand gesture, information about land transactions appeared before them. As expected, the shops planned for purchase had already been snatched up. Shaking off her deep thoughts, she pointed at two nearby shops and a property with her index finger and said, "Lord is charming; when he sees a woman speak, he calls her a beauty. Those who are outstanding in appearance deserve such a title. As for my plain looks, I truly do not deserve it."
"The term 'beauty' is not solely based on appearance—strength and temperament are equally important. Whether one deserves it or not—"
The trailing tone rose as his gaze fell on the Exit Village Qualification Certificate. "A beauty knows in her heart."
After finalizing the contract and paying the gold coins, Yan Yan tucked away the Spring Day City pass into her backpack.
Seeing the other party nonchalantly tidy up the follow-up work, the Spring City Lord was somewhat surprised. His deep-set eyes fixed on the other’s pitch-black gaze, hoping to find even the slightest evidence of unwillingness.
"Since the Northeast Trade Route has opened, adventurers holding the Light Warrior Medal can enjoy a 50% discount on resource transportation and purchases. Do they know about your intentions?"
"The Spring City Lord is overthinking. I am just a mere woman without ambitions for dominance. I believe Mayor Xia and the Winter City Lord understand my thoughts well enough to entrust this task to me," came the calm reply from Black Eyes, whose gaze blocked all probing looks. Beneath those inscrutable depths lay a coldness that chilled the air, even her voice turning frigid.
"In these chaotic times, it is merely self-preservation."
No one could have anticipated that this seemingly mundane conversation would be entirely overturned in the distant future.
Leaving Spring Day City, only 1 gold coin remained in her pouch.
The rate of earning money could not keep up with the rate of spending. The thought of the 50,000 Credit Points medical bill weighed heavily on her heart.
Logging off, she removed her Game Helmet, and a message from Muzi Li popped up on her wrist communicator.
"All set."
Logging into her citizen identity ID information System, she entered Strict Language's citizen ID. The interface instantly transformed into the green identity color of an S Zone citizen. Yan Yan felt a wave of relief wash over her, softening her gaze slightly.
"Ayu, I've made a fortune in the game. I’ll upgrade your citizen status to S Zone so you can receive treatment in Area A. I've been doing well lately; every day in the game is fulfilling and fun. You must log in when you have time. I might not be able to visit you for a while; have you been ignoring my messages because you're upset with me?" She asked cautiously, fearing what thoughts might arise in response. She paused before adding softly, "Ayu, I miss you."
After leaving the message, she stood up and walked toward the bathroom. After a quick wash-up, she frowned as she downed a Nutritional Supplement and fell into a deep sleep.
In Area A, Strict Language completed another round of drug testing. Her pale fingertips tapped on the communicator's message as she blinked away tears from her eyes and replied:
"Hmph, heartless one! You haven't come to see me for so long," she paused, feeling that her tone was too pitiful before raising her voice to continue:
"I am doing well. At the beginning, I had to undergo several physical examinations, and I couldn't wear a communicator. The requirements in the observation room were strict, so I couldn't reply to your messages. Now that I've come out of the observation room and my health has stabilized, Professor Ji has agreed that I can use the communicator occasionally. Don't worry if you can't reach me; I'm undergoing treatment and tests, so I can't respond immediately. Also, the Game Helmet is right on my bedside; I just haven't had the time to log in, but I will when I can."
After a moment of silence, stroking the discolored identification area on her wrist, she asked, "Yan Yan, are you no longer in the area?" Knowing that the other person couldn't respond immediately, she continued, "Don't forget that you consider me your only family; I feel the same way."
"Hey, move aside! You're blocking my robot!"
The arrogant voice came from behind her as a silver household robot blinked and stopped in its tracks beside her.
Strictly putting away the communicator, she silently avoided the robot's cleaning path.
"Poor thing, have you finally learned your lesson? Don't think just because your family upgraded your identification Level that you can act all high and mighty. Let me tell you, a mere S Zone doesn't impress me at all. If you're smart, you'd better recognize your place and stay away from people you shouldn't be near."
The charming face that should have been beautiful was now overshadowed by a vicious malice, leaving only an ugly demeanor that was utterly detestable.
"Sister Qian, I have nothing to be proud of and nothing to be cautious about. Here, we are all patients under the doctor's responsibility. I don't think I need to distance myself from the doctor treating me."
"Bitch! How dare you—!"
The sharp voice echoed in their shared room as the household robot crashed against the wall with a loud bang due to its owner's shrill scream.
"You filthy low-class trash reeking of garbage! Don't even think about climbing up the social ladder. With someone like you, you're not even worthy of carrying shoes for people from Area A. And stop relying on your looks to seduce men everywhere. Tsk tsk, I almost forgot that you don't even spare the District Chief of your area; he's Brother Ji's uncle after all. It's no wonder he wants to take you as Forbidden Bloodline—just look at your whole family; who could be any different? Your cousin is now a well-known socialite in S Zone. What can your poor sister from your area offer for treatment? I bet it's some shady dealings—"
"Slap—"
The crisp sound of a slap suddenly rang out.
With her body trembling in anger and her hand still raised, she coldly said, "Qian Beixin, watch your words and don't go too far!"
A harsh and chilling voice echoed through the air.
"Bitch, how dare you hit me!"
With a swift motion, a hand was raised to strike, but it was caught mid-air by a slender hand belonging to Fair.
"Enough, Qian Beixin."
The deep voice carried a restrained anger.
Feeling the resistance in the palm that held her, Ji Bai's cold face grew even colder.
"Are you here for treatment or to cause trouble? If it's the latter, then get out!"
The icy tone ignited Qian Beixin's fury. "Brother Ji, why are you protecting this Bitch? She hit me first—"
"Sister Qian, even a clay figurine has some temper. I am not a pushover and will not allow you to insult my sister."
Strict Language maintained a stern expression, her pale face showing signs of exhaustion after treatment. Cold sweat trickled down her forehead to her pointed chin, yet there was no fear in her eyes.
"Bitch, how dare you play the victim! Brother Ji, you must seek justice for me; otherwise, I'll have my father teach her a lesson."
At these words, Ji Bai's gaze turned icy. His tall figure blocked Qian Beixin's hostile glare as he spoke coldly, "You can try to see if this research institute is under the surname Qian or Ji."
The oppressive stare made her complexion pale as she spat back with more hatred, "Brother Ji, Strict Language is the person your uncle has taken a liking to!"
"My uncles are all in Area A; there's no need for Sister Qian to worry. If you keep causing a scene, don't blame me for not giving Qian Yongshan face."
The threatening tone carried an underlying impatience and disgust.
Feeling the annoyance in the other person's voice, she shot a resentful glare at Strict Language and turned to leave.
"Thank you, Professor Ji."
She lowered her gaze and whispered her thanks, her tightly pressed lips relaxing slightly after Qian Beixin left.
The young professor in a white lab coat pressed his long, slender finger against his temple, his strikingly cold face still bearing traces of lingering chill. "Yan Yu, your condition is not as optimistic as you might think. Please focus your energy and time on cooperating with the treatment research."
"I understand. Thank you for the reminder," she suppressed the bitterness in her eyes and managed a polite smile. "Regarding the family relocation issue we discussed last time, is there any new progress?"
"I have already explained this matter in detail last time. Given your current physical condition, you cannot undergo another round of drug testing. Moreover, the participants for this batch have already been arranged, so your Family Relocation Application cannot be approved for now. Once your health data stabilizes, we will arrange for your testing. In the meantime, I hope Yan Yu will adhere to the requirements and not sneak out of the observation room or use communication devices. The radiation from those devices will only accelerate the deterioration of your cells. And do not touch any prohibited items by your bedside if you wish to avoid immediate brain death."
His cold words struck her heart like a hammer, causing her polite smile to crack slightly under his penetrating gaze. The moisture welling in her eyes caught her off guard, prompting her to lower her head abruptly, her delicate features hidden beneath her long hair. Her slender body tensed up as if silently protesting something.
Watching the stubborn woman before him clench her jaw and endure in silence, Ji Bai's icy tone remained unchanged: "As for your sister, Ji Yang's people have been unable to locate her."
As soon as he finished speaking, she suddenly looked up, her dim eyes brightening instantly, and even her voice rose a few pitches. "Really?"
For reasons unknown, the usually aloof young professor nodded lightly in response. "Yes."
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