Chapter 80: Competing for the Position

Come on, let's go eat.

Lin Ke rarely made an affectionate move, gently rubbing Mo Li's hair and softly calling her to go to the cafeteria together.

Wait for me.

Mo Li stood frozen, touching her own head, shocked to the point she couldn't believe it.

Could a blockhead do this?

After a moment, she came to her senses, shouted and followed up, asking doubtfully: "Lin Ke, you're acting really strange today, why are you suddenly so gentle with me? You never were like this before."

Lin Ke smiled and did not answer.

The public opinion attack launched by Haluode Andelusi had victims not just Lin Ke, but also Mo Li Jideman.

A young girl, although tall and well-developed, her real age is only 12, exactly a sensitive time.

Suddenly being baselessly smeared and rumored, scolded as a scheming woman, in order to curry favor with Linke Grand, selling her looks, who knows what shameful things she did behind the scenes……

Those words were as unpleasant as they could be.

Pointing at Mo Li's nose and calling her a slut is no different.

Mo Li was indeed very angry at first.

She couldn't retaliate on the forum, nor find the hidden mastermind, and she swallowed her anger in one breath.

Later she became immersed in research and experiments, not paying attention to those rumors and slander, and thus was not bothered.

But the harm was ultimately done, and it was not small.

Although Lin Ke had already killed Haluode Andelusi, the vicious words on the forum and the prejudice in the hearts of other newcomers could not be eliminated for a while.

Prejudice in people's hearts is like a big mountain; no matter how hard you try, you can't even dream of moving it.

Mo Li Jideman's image, after Haluode Andelusi posted those blurry covert photos and fabricated malicious rumors, inevitably collapsed.

It was almost impossible to reshape it back.

Although Lin Ke doesn't care about others' opinions, what about Mo Li?

She is still young, psychologically immature, not strong in stress tolerance, and her grievances have likely overflowed.

In this matter, Lin Ke feels somewhat guilty.

Haluode Andelusi clearly came for Lin Ke.

Mo Li this time was purely innocent collateral damage, yet the impact and harm she suffered were huge.

Therefore, Lin Ke rare gave an awesome once.

Cafeteria

While having dinner, Mo Li occasionally glanced at Lin Ke a few times, obviously still in doubt.

Lin Ke did not explain the reason, silently eating.

After filling his stomach, it was already late, not suitable to go to the library again.

Lin Ke then suggested accompanying Mo Li for a walk around the academy to digest.

This truly shocked Mo Li again.

"You've changed, Lin Ke!"

On the tree-lined path, Mo Li crossed her arms over her chest, made a fearful trembling look, and weakly said, "You acting like this makes me scared; I always feel that if we continue, I'll be eaten by you."

Childish!

Lin Ke glanced at Mo Li, quite speechless.

Having an episode again, will get scolded.

Ignoring Mo Li's tea performance, Lin Ke turned and asked, "What did you do today, and what was the harvest?"

Mo Li rolled her eyes, but already accustomed to this topic-switching rhythm, replied: "In the morning in the lab I familiarized myself with the sprouting and cultivation of several common plants; in the afternoon I practiced witchcraft, focusing on practicing earth shield technique and earth wall technique."

Speaking of earth wall technique, Lin Ke now had something to say.

He immediately summarized the failures of Haluode Andelusi's use of earth wall technique and reported them one by one.

After listening, Mo Li seemed thoughtful and was greatly inspired.

Defensive witchcraft is for preserving life.

Reducing a flaw adds a bit of safety.

As the night deepened, after finishing the talk on earth wall technique, Lin Ke then escorted Mo Li back.

Dormitory, study.

After Lin Ke returned, he washed up and changed clothes, then sat at the desk, recalling everything that happened today, reflecting on himself.

The trip to Auspicious Fertile Seek Think City had no problem,

Entering the western district and the black market also posed no problem,

Seizing the opportunity to kill Haluode Andelusi was no problem.

The only problematic thing was that Paro Wizard voluntarily offered to introduce a part-time job.

Lin Ke was not doubting Paro Wizard's intentions and motives.

He was merely recalling that Paro Wizard's two instances of help both came after he began to show promise and reveal his talent.

This illustrates a principle.

That is, the principle of keeping a low profile in life and high profile in action is undoubtedly correct and more suitable.

Just focusing on development is certainly safe, can avoid many troubles, but will also miss many resources, support, and benefits.

Keep striving, press on!

After giving himself a pep talk, Lin Ke ended his reflection, performed deep meditation, and then fell asleep.

The next day, early morning.

Lin Ke took the rail transit train and arrived at the eastern district of Auspicious Fertile Seek Think City.

Got off at the stop nearest the medicine shop introduced by Paro Witch, walked five minutes, and Lin Ke arrived at the destination.

It was still early; the shop door was not open.

Lin Ke sat on a roadside bench, quietly waiting for the shop to open and the interview to begin.

Half an hour later, a hovercar drove into the shop's designated parking spot and stopped steadily.

A female witch with long, wine-red wavy hair, a slender figure, and graceful bearing stepped down from the hovercar.

"Linke Grand?"

The big-wave witch glanced at Lin Ke sitting on the bench and said, "You can call me Witch Serlin; come with me."

"Good morning, Witch Serlin."

Lin Ke immediately rose and greeted politely.

The interview began with the first sentence after they met.

"I don't keep idle people here."

Upon entering the shop, Witch Serlin's single sentence, tone and expression fully displayed the bearing of a domineering strong woman,

"Even if you have Paro Witch's recommendation, if your performance is unqualified, you'll still be sent back."

Lin Ke remained silent.

If you don't know how to respond to such talk, don't just answer randomly.

Managers impart timely advice to subordinates to establish authority; subordinates just need to listen and must never dare to talk back.

Unless it's not about work, insulting family and personal dignity.

"I have three part-time positions open: a sales guide, a medicine packaging assistant, and a plant and herb pretreatment laborer."

Witch Serlin led Lin Ke through the exquisitely decorated, elegantly furnished front hall, past a stairwell and several rooms with different functions, to the backyard.

As they walked, Witch Serlin said, "Paro Witch said that although you've only studied for one semester, you have talent in botany, and she thinks I can give you a chance."

Saying this, Witch Serlin stopped, fixed her gaze on Lin Ke's eyes, and asked in a low voice, "Do you think you are qualified enough to deserve such an opportunity?"

Lin Ke did not avoid her gaze, calmly replying, "I believe I have sufficient talent in botany, and I have this confidence."

"Having confidence is good."

Witch Serlin's lips curved into a faint smile, revealing mature charm, beautiful and alluring.

"You also have a competitor; after a three-day trial, whoever performs better will stay."

"I hope it's you."

"Where did this competitor come from?"

Lin Ke wondered in his heart.

"Who is it?"

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(End of chapter)