blogombal Chapter 115 'Power'
Chapter 115 'Power'
Chapter 115 'Power'
Even now, thinking back on it, Qin Nan still breaks out in a cold sweat.
In fact, it wasn't her who noticed the anomaly in the fish tank. Qin Nan herself had never been in contact with the Greedy Ones, nor was her perception of the Mirror Core that strong. The one who truly noticed something was wrong was Little Gray.
After Tang Cao and Su Siyao were sent away, Xiao Hui followed Qin Nan to Tang Zijun's bedroom, where he curiously examined the lair of this terrifying creature.
The wooden desk and the neat bed were all so ordinary, even a bit too simple, which contrasted sharply with Tangcao's room, which was filled with figurines and other collectibles.
As Xiao Hui was observing the decorations in the room, he casually noticed the fish tank on the cabinet next to the computer tower.
But that one glance terrified him to death!
The aquarium itself is not particularly luxurious; it's a medium-sized aquarium, about 90cm in size. There are no aquatic plants inside; instead, it's neatly covered with a layer of crystal glass.
The glass pieces were colorful and looked exceptionally beautiful. On one of them, a goldfish with a butterfly tail swam listlessly. Qin Nan even reached out and teased it with great interest.
But Little Grey behind her was so frightened that he couldn't speak.
Those aren't crystals or glass at all; they're the mirror cores that the greedy turned into after they died. With so many of them, it's likely that all the greedy people in the entire mirror world are here!
It wasn't until then that Xiao Hui realized why no greedy person had shown up in the past seven years. How could they show up? They were all having a meeting here.
However, because Tang Zijun was pulled into the dream world, this matter was kept buried in Xiao Hui's heart until they returned home, at which point they dared to reveal it to Qin Nan.
After learning the truth about the fish tank, Qin Nan was at a loss for a long time, but then suddenly felt relieved.
Although this scenario is indeed quite frightening when you think about it carefully, doesn't it also prove that Tang Zijun didn't lie to herself?
In fact, Qin Nan had been struggling with her relationship with Tang Zijun. On the one hand, she was terrified of Tang Zijun's power and worried that her mistaken trust would lead to an irreversible situation.
On the other hand, the other party is her boss, and Tang Zijun still has to pay her salary. In addition, Tang Cao is a new magical girl, and various uncontrollable factors make her only able to take things one step at a time.
Now, the greedy family is all there. Tang Zijun not only didn't lie, but he didn't even bother to hide it. He just openly displayed them in the fish tank and let Tang Zijun see them.
From Qin Nan's perspective, if she had such a thing at home, other magical girls would have to pay two tickets to visit it.
It can't be a three-person diners-one-free deal, where each person has to pay 200, and there's no room for negotiation.
As Tan Zhixin listened to Qin Nan's story, her expression became increasingly interesting.
Even a seasoned retired magical girl with impeccable composure couldn't help but break down when she heard such a fantastical story.
Gently rubbing her temples, Tan Zhixin took a long time to process this information. "So you believe that this Mr. Greedy Wolf Rider is on our side?"
"I don't know his stance, but I know he wasn't lying," Qin Nan shrugged.
Seeing Qin Nan's nonchalant attitude, Tan Zhixin was momentarily at a loss.
Perhaps it was because Tang Zijun's appearance was too sudden, or perhaps her painful past experiences had made her a frightened bird, Tan Zhixin tried her best to keep up with the other party's train of thought in this matter.
But no matter how hard she tried, she still couldn't unravel the logic and context of the matter. The wolf rider's identity and his past were like a tangled mess.
Tan Zhixin had also gotten stuck in a rut until she saw Qin Nan's reaction and answer, which made things a little clearer for her.
"I'm sorry," Tan Zhixin sighed softly. "The adult world is more complicated; people tend to overthink things. I wish I were as innocent as you."
"You finally admit you're getting old," Qin Nan grinned.
Upon seeing Tan Zhixin's gentle smile on the screen, Qin Nan's expression suddenly stiffened, and he immediately changed his words.
"Just kidding, don't take it seriously. I understand your thoughts, after all, you're thinking about this from a broader perspective. Actually, I haven't decided whether to tell you guys about this either. I'm thinking of observing for a while longer."
Just then, Little Grey came over with a cheeky grin. "You're just worried that something might happen halfway through and you won't get the permanent position, I was too embarrassed to point it out—oh dear!"
Before he could finish speaking, Qin Nan slapped him under the table.
"Becoming a permanent employee? What do you mean by becoming a permanent employee?"
Tan Zhixin noticed the key point in Xiao Hui's words.
Qin Nan licked his lips, glanced at Xiao Hui cursing under the table, and explained helplessly.
"He asked me to tutor his sister, who recently became a magical girl. Don't get the wrong idea, it's different from the previous situation. His sister is the real deal; Xiao Hui and I have checked her several times."
After a pause, Qin Nan continued.
"Logically, every magical girl's spirit beast is responsible for her early education, but for some reason, that girl's spirit beast seems to be drinking fake alcohol and knows absolutely nothing."
Qin Nan originally wanted to reveal some information about the dream world, since Tan Zhixin knew a lot and should have some understanding of it.
But as soon as she opened her mouth, she remembered Tang Zijun's warning and quickly shut her mouth. Fortunately, Tan Zhixin's attention was not on this, so she did not notice anything unusual.
"So that's why you got in touch with him?"
"The salary and benefits are quite high. But, well, this matter is complicated and I can't go into details. Anyway, let me tell you, I've thought it through carefully. Your disagreement is useless; the contract is already signed!"
"Is there a contract?"
"Of course." Qin Nan opened the drawer, took out the small, thick stack of A4 papers, and showed them to Tan Zhixin across from her computer.
This was a contract she had printed out a long time ago, clearly signed by both parties. However, since Tang Zijun didn't have a seal, her fingerprints were used instead.
"Look, it's all clearly written down: five social insurances and one housing fund, two days on and five days off, meals and accommodation included, travel expenses and even a meal allowance. Don't you dare ruin such a great job for me."
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Tan Zhixin took a deep breath and slowly calmed herself down.
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To be honest, she really hadn't thought of that.
No wonder Qin Nan said this matter was rather complicated; the actual situation was indeed like that. A greedy person wiped out other greedy people and then recruited magical girls to work for him. The strangeness of this matter was no less than that of an evil dragon funding a hero to knock away the demon king and his second uncle.
Moreover, although Tan Zhixin hadn't looked at the contract in detail, the terms and conditions described by Qin Nan were enough to prove that the other party was very wealthy.
Let alone Qin Nan, if these conditions were applied to other magical girls, many would probably rush to sign up.
Tan Zhixin had always been worried that the Wolf Riders possessed some powerful force, but she never expected it to be the power of capital.
She forced herself to remain calm and took a sip of tea. Her head was spinning, but she quickly returned to her usual languid demeanor.
Now she could understand what Qin Nan meant by believing in his humanity. Unlike all evil forces, humanity was something that monsters in human skin could never fake.
Even if they can suppress their bloodthirsty instincts, they can never truly think like humans.
The wolf rider did it, and even did it better than she, the magical girl communicator.
"I think I understand what you mean," Tan Zhixin said softly. "I won't interfere with your choice; after all, you're all grown up now."
"But I noticed your expression is strange. I've seen that look before; you had the same expression when Little Gray Beard scared your customers away. You're not thinking of plotting against him, are you? I suggest you don't; his fighting prowess is unfathomable."
Before Qin Nan could finish speaking, Tan Zhixin rolled her eyes at her. "What are you talking about? I was just thinking about how to approach him in the future."
The appearance of the wolf riders was indeed an unexpected and unstable factor for Tan Zhixin, and she couldn't be sure whether it was a good or bad thing.
But she understood that the accident had already happened, and more and more magical girls would notice the existence of the wolf rider in the future.
Currently, everyone believes that the greedy beings in the mirror world are still lurking, but the news of their complete annihilation cannot be kept secret for long. Once exposed, it may even disrupt the balance between the inner world and the real world.
The activities of the heretics have become increasingly frequent recently, not only due to the conspiracies of Sir Skull, but also because other high-ranking members are also making moves.
Given the interconnectedness of the situation, Tan Zhixin had to approach the wolf riders with even greater caution. No one could predict what would happen in the future, but maintaining order was the key at the moment.
Thinking of this, Tan Zhixin said softly, "You should go and rest first. I'll contact you again if I need anything later."
"So you video-called me in the middle of the night just to ask this?" Qin Nan's lips twitched. "Can't we talk about it during the day? I finally managed to find some time to rest."
Tan Zhixin slowly shook her head and closed the laptop.
Her gaze fell on the diary next to the computer, and a gloomy expression returned to her face.
Actually, she contacted Qin Nan not just for the wolf riders, but after hesitating for a long time, she still couldn't steer the conversation toward the diary.
Qin Nan was young when her parents were murdered, and there were many things she didn't understand, so Tan Zhixin didn't want to reopen her wounds so quickly.
If these things hadn't happened, perhaps starting with Qin Nan would have been the best approach, but now, Tan Zhixin has a better option.
My gaze shifted, and in the reflection of the shop window, a blurry figure was slowly walking towards me.
Seeing this, Tan Zhixin stood up and a smile appeared on her lips.
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