Chapter 32

Topaz sighed and walked forward.

Scott, who had been extremely arrogant just a moment ago, immediately changed his face, his whole person exuding the aura of a "sycophant," completely forgetting his nickname.

"You got it!"

On the other side.

Miss Miss Xueyi was also sizing up this company executive in front of her.

The imaginary generator in her body not only brought her a surging power source but also gave her extremely strong perception.

She could clearly feel that among this group, two people contained a considerable amount of Path power.

If she faced one alone, she would be very confident.

If it were both together, it would be hard to say.

Mainly because as company executives, they must have trump cards.

Although she also had...

Of course.

This is Luofu Luofu Xianzhou territory, so a fight certainly wouldn't happen.

She was just habitually judging the strength of the enemy and herself.

At this time.

The bright female executive spoke.

"I don't know what your specific relationship with Lin Qi is, but Lady Jade and I are his old friends. Could you trouble yourself to come forward and notify him?"

My relationship with the Doctor?

After being asked, Miss Miss Xueyi began to think about this question for the first time.

An appendage?

A possession?

Theoretically, that was the case.

Since leaving the Ten-Lords Commission, she now belonged to Lin Qi from body to soul.

"Since that is the case, you may stay here for a moment."

Facing the strong, Miss Miss Xueyi's attitude was still acceptable.

Mainly because this woman in front of her didn't sound like she was faking it, and combined with the "takeout" in her hand, it was nine times out of ten true.

It's just...

Is it really okay to let company executives eat this?

Seeing Miss Miss Xueyi enter the shop, Topaz was lost in thought.

"This woman is not simple."

"You saw it too?" Jade said.

"Yes, a kind of intuition! I feel she is a great threat to me!" Topaz said seriously.

"Oh? I didn't expect Little Yelena to have such research on mechs and metal; I thought you only cared about investments and a certain person all these years."

Jade was a bit surprised.

Topaz was stunned for a second, then asked suspiciously, "What mech?"

Even with Jade's temperament, she couldn't help but laugh out loud at this moment.

"You didn't know she was a robot? Oh, I see!" Jade's tone was playful.

"Huh?"

Topaz's face turned red immediately.

But she was Director Topaz after all; although she wasn't very old, she was very knowledgeable. What big scenes hadn't she seen?

She quickly recovered.

It's just...

Who said robots aren't a big threat? Maybe some men prefer this type!

And this is a beautiful girl mech!

That makes it even harder, doesn't it?

On the other side.

Miss Miss Xueyi returned to the secret space inside the shop.

During the period of remodeling Miss Miss Xueyi, Lin Qi's shop was closed to prevent disturbance.

That's why Topaz and her group couldn't find a way in when they arrived.

"Doctor, are the distinguished guests you want to entertain from the company?"

"Yes, how did you know?"

Lin Qi, who opened his eyes from meditation, asked.

"They are at the door."

"That's quite fast, but... why didn't my smart butler notify me?"

"Doctor, you turned on Do Not Disturb mode before the remodeling started."

"Oh, no wonder."

Lin Qi suddenly realized.

The remodeling lasted for quite a while, and those who didn't know even thought Lin Qi had run away.

Because the impact brought by the Anywhere Door was spreading rapidly.

More forces were thinking about how to get in touch with Lin Qi.

Among them were neutral and friendly ones, as well as chaotic and evil ones, and there was even no shortage of Emanators!

But then again, can the two executives sent by the company at this moment be considered one-fifth of an Emanator?

Soon.

Lin Qi saw these two old acquaintances, or one could say his former colleagues, at the door of the shop.

"Lady Jade, it's been a while, you are still as radiant as ever."

"Yelena, you... don't seem to have changed much. Strange, didn't you become one of the Stonehearts? How do you look the same as before?"

Lin Qi spoke his mind without any reservation.

Emotional intelligence?

Not needed.

If he still needed to act according to people's expressions by now, he would be underestimating the curiosities in his pocket.

Even if he were ten thousand times more foul-mouthed, he would still be an honored guest of the company.

Of course.

When these words reached the ears of the two ladies, the effect was completely different.

Jade smiled elegantly and looked at Topaz playfully.

Topaz gritted her teeth and glared at Lin Qi, her fists clenching and releasing.

What do you mean no change?

Are you blind?

Didn't you see that I'm a size bigger?

By comparison, Lady Jade hasn't changed at all, okay!

It's simply infuriating!

Somehow, Topaz couldn't bear it and couldn't calm down at all.

Then, she looked at the strange creature at her feet.

"Go, Numby!"

"Oink~"

This astral creature named "Numby" is a Trotter, Topaz's pet, and even holds a position in the company, much higher than the average commissioner.

And don't look at its small size; it has great abilities and can travel through space.

And so.

Following Topaz's order, Numby burrowed into the ground on the spot, and when it appeared again, it was on top of Lin Qi's head, and then it lunged into Lin Qi's arms.

The speed was incredibly fast.

It even spun around several times in Lin Qi's arms.

What is this?

A follow-up attack?

Lin Qi stroked Numby's head; the little guy wasn't hurting him but was acting cute.

"Just in time, I have some materials left, I'll feed them all to you."

Saying this.

Lin Qi took out the extra materials from when he remodeled Miss Miss Xueyi, which were some shiny special metals.

But it just so happened that these were Numby's favorites.

"Numby! I told you to go beat him up, why did you rebel as soon as you got there? Come back here!" Topaz said angrily.

"Oink~" Numby twisted twice.

"Not coming back? You little ingrate, how many meals has he fed you?"

"Oink oink oink~"

"What? The things he feeds you are tastier? I'm so mad!"

At this moment.

Topaz felt the sky was falling.

Jade, who had watched a good show, spoke at the right time.

"Alright, you two have exchanged enough pleasantries, let's finish the serious business first, you can chat slowly later."

Saying this, she looked at Lin Qi.

"Dr. Lin, the company is very interested in your new invention."

"If it weren't for the fact that Topaz and I are more familiar with you, the ones visiting Luo Fu this time might have been higher-ranking executives."

"I'm saying this much not for any other reason, but simply to tell you how much the company values this matter."

"To this end, the company has offered the following terms; Dr. Lin can listen to them and then see if you are satisfied."

Jade paused and continued.

"First, Dr. Lin can return to the company, the company has arranged a new position for you, with full responsibility for matters related to the Anywhere Door, rank... P47."

Seeking flowers, seeking evaluations.

32. Lin Qi: The terms are good, but I refuse.

A new position? Starting at P47?

As soon as these words were spoken.

Before Lin Qi could even speak, none of the company commissioners nearby were not shocked.

What is the concept of P47?

In terms of the company's current ranks, it's almost at the top.

After all, P50 is the Chairman, the Amber King, which is the Aeon of Preservation—Qlipoth.

P49 are the two founders of the company.

Although these three cannot be replaced, they almost never show their faces and haven't managed affairs for a long time.

Therefore.

Those who truly hold the power of the company are the board members at P48, and the P47s who can also manage a department.

Jade and Topaz's direct superior—Diamond, is at this level.

In other words.

As long as Lin Qi is willing to return to the company, his status will be higher than both of them.

Jade didn't stop and continued.

"Dr. Lin, the terms offered by the company go far beyond this."

"The board of directors has passed a resolution to grant you unlimited dividend rights. Whether it's this Anywhere Door or any future curiosities, you can receive 30% of the profits, and the term is forever."

"In addition, Director Ya-Po-Li has instructed me that in the future, when she steps down, you can succeed her position, and after you join, you will be directly granted partial real power."

"How about it? Is the Doctor satisfied with the terms offered by the company?"

After listening to Jade, Lin Qi didn't speak immediately.

Even he had to admit that the company was very sincere.

Even the last one, the possibility of succeeding Ya-Po-Li's position in the future, wasn't entirely a blank check.

As the head of the Technical Research Department, Ya-Po-Li is the actual controller of the Genius Society, and even if only partial power is granted, it is enough to make one's heart race.

Lin Qi, who had stayed in the Genius Society for a period of time, knew very well the value of this.

Not to mention all the other benefits mentioned before.

It is no exaggeration to say.

This is a term that almost everyone would be unable to refuse.

"Lin Qi, what are you waiting for? If it were me, I would have agreed readily!"

Topaz urged.

There was a hint of expectation in her tone.

If Lin Qi agreed, could they be colleagues again?

No!

This is a leader!

Lin Qi didn't reply to Topaz, but left her aside and looked at Jade, saying, "The company's sincerity is indeed impossible to refuse."

"But I refuse."

Unexpectedly, the expression on Jade's face showed no surprise.

Neither did Topaz's.

But Jade still asked, "Why?"

"If I said that my ambitions don't lie here, and I don't want to manage too many things, but only want to research technology, you certainly wouldn't believe me." Lin Qi replied.

"Yes, the company has various plans that can help you realize your value, Doctor. Even if you don't participate in any management, your status will not decline. Furthermore, the company doesn't mind having one more 'god'." Jade nodded.

"The reason is actually very simple..." Lin Qi's gaze sharpened as he said again, "I don't like having anyone above me; as long as my strength allows, even an Aeon won't do."

"I see."

Jade sighed softly and nodded.

On the way here, she had discussed with Topaz whether these terms could move Lin Qi.

The conclusion they both reached was that it wouldn't.

But they hadn't figured out the reason for Lin Qi's refusal.

After all, the company can solve most problems, and the company can agree to most conditions.

But the answer Lin Qi gave was something the company couldn't achieve.

You can't just tell the Amber King to get up and let Lin Qi sit in his seat, right?

That's not realistic.

However, this also shows from the side that when Lin Qi left the company, he judged that he could already deal with an Emanator, so there was no need to continue staying in the company.

After figuring this out, Jade continued to ask, "Dr. Lin, can I also understand that besides not joining the company, you won't join any other forces either?"

"Yes."

After Lin Qi nodded, he added, "But I might create an organization."

"Is that so? If you establish it someday, be sure to inform the company; there might be some areas for cooperation."

Jade no longer cared about Lin Qi creating a force.

This is different from him joining other forces.

Other forces, even the Luofu Luofu Xianzhou, which cooperates a lot with the company, might have conflicts in the future.

Lin Qi's own force is different; one only needs to maintain a good personal relationship with Lin Qi, and most of the problems will be solved.

Just like Herta.

Although she didn't get the most satisfactory result, it was within the acceptable range.

So Jade didn't ask any further.

Instead, she turned around and said, "Little Yelena, you can handle the subsequent cooperation negotiations; as for an old person like me, I'd better not be an eyesore here."

"Eh, this is different from what we agreed on?"