Chapter 674: Chapter 672: The Remaining Plan_1 Chapter 674: Chapter 672: The Remaining Plan_1 Even with an employer standing guard, Su Gao had only managed to sleep for a short while.
However, upon waking up, she continued to space out upstairs for a long time, not coming down until dawn.
At this moment, after repeated testing, Fu Qian had also become quickly familiar with his new skill.
As it turned out, after the Return Edict completely dispersed, the bloodstains on Messenger’s body did not heal quickly.
This meant that the new anchor points could be maintained for a significant amount of time.
With the aid of this effect, as long as he was willing, he could simply open the skill for a while before taking off the mask and ensure that the next time he put it on, he would return directly to the logout location.
This meant that here, he could go back and forth to the warehouse at any time and any place, almost as easily as in the real world.
Although the actual combat effectiveness of this skill still needed testing, Fu Qian believed that just this aspect alone was already quite useful.
“Here, don’t mention it.”
Looking at Su Gao, who had clearly washed up, Fu Qian pointed at the counter.
Despite zero business income overnight, he still went out to buy a bunch of breakfast food without any mental burden.
How could one so easily give up the pleasure of eating, a joy of life?
“Thank you!”
Su Gao didn’t decline and naturally took her usual seat.
She really did prefer something sweet.
Watching her cautiously stuff pumpkin cakes into her mouth, Fu Qian lowered his head to open the porridge bowl in front of him.
Despite witnessing more than one human tragedy during the previous night’s shift, the greatest benefit was that the bubbling excitement inside had gradually subsided, and he now felt significantly more relaxed.
This is what life is all about!
Just as he picked up the spoon, Fu Qian’s gaze turned towards the door the next moment.
Chief Yuan?
…
Staring at the familiar figure outside the door, Fu Qian felt puzzled for a moment.
After the commotion last night, shouldn’t she be busy? And yet there she was, showing up here early in the morning.
Her clothes, identical to yesterday’s, could prove that point.
Out of curiosity, Chief Yuan stood frozen at the door for several seconds before finally choosing to come in.
Based on Fu Qian’s guess, she was probably spooked by the ‘Open for Business’ sign.
“Good morning!”
After entering, in response to Fu Qian and another’s gaze, Yuan Shan greeted them with a sigh of relief, looking completely worn out.
“Morning. You should have a lot of important things to do, right?”
“Coming here to express gratitude is important!”
Yuan Shan said with a slight smile, following Su Gao’s lead and sitting down by the counter.
It seems Gulad had managed to dodge a bullet this time.
Fu Qian thought to himself without asking about what happened after he left.
After all, if Yuan Shan had indeed decided to make a harsh move, she wouldn’t have been able to get away at this hour.
“Actually, it’s good that you came, I have something I wanted to talk to you about.”
“Ah! What is it?”
Yuan Shan was instantly alarmed, showing a reflexive level of vigilance.
“I’m planning to take my employee on a vacation, and we won’t be in Shangjing for a while.”
Fu Qian indicated Su Gao.
“Vacation… where to?”
Yuan Shan clearly didn’t expect Fu Qian to bring this up.
“Ye Island.”
Fu Qian answered honestly, making no effort to hide it.
Ye Island…
Yuan Shan frowned slightly, appearing to find the idea of a vacation hard to believe.
“Isn’t that a bit too sudden?”
“I’m worried if I leave too late, I’ll end up in a fight with your men.”
Fu Qian had already thought of an answer to her question.
…
It actually made a lot of sense!
The reason Fu Qian gave struck Yuan Shan as very plausible, recalling Brother Logan’s incident from before and leaving her momentarily speechless.
“Then I wish you an enjoyable vacation in advance… Is there anything you’d like me to help with?”
Uh…
Fu Qian thought for a moment.
“Pass on a message to Wen Li for me, tell her I’ll be away for a while.”
“A small matter.”
Yuan Shan agreed readily, then hesitated as if she wanted to say more.
“What’s troubling you?”
Fu Qian politely asked.
“It’s really bothering me.”
Yuan Shan rubbed her head, looking utterly exhausted.
“I’m really envious of you two!”
When it was time to slack off, I never saw you this headache-ridden.
Fu Qian looked at her with disdain.
However, as a dignified Demigod and Chief Yuan, she had certainly worked to the point of exhaustion. It just so happened that Shangjing had been experiencing so many recent incidents; it wasn’t strange that she felt this reaction.
It seemed that many of these troubles were somehow related to him.
“Troubled about the aftermath?”
Thinking this, Fu Qian, uncharacteristically, showed some initiative in expressing his concern.
“…Yes.”
Chief Yuan was momentarily overwhelmed by the unexpected concern.
“I understand, after all, with the situation having blown up like this, it’s impossible to keep a lid on the news.”
“Mmm…”
“All the big and small companies and families in Shangjing are probably watching.”
“If you only execute the ringleaders, I’m afraid it won’t have a deterrent effect, and many will still be itching to make a move.”
Mmm…
“You can’t go explaining to each one, for example, because Selana was ambiguous in her stance, that’s why you let them off the hook.”
Mmm…
Fu Qian’s words were cutting to the core, making Chief Yuan grow increasingly irritable until she couldn’t help but snatch the bowl in front of him and gulp it down, drowning her sorrows in porridge.
Fortunately, as an expert at understanding others, he could comprehend her inner turmoil; hence, even though his breakfast had been snatched away, Fu Qian didn’t make a fuss about it with Yuan Shan.
“Actually, it’s not that complicated.”
Mmm?
Yuan Shan’s eyes lit up upon hearing that.
“Do you have any suggestions?”
“Your worry is just that it won’t have a deterrent effect; if the Gulad Family’s fate isn’t miserable enough, it won’t scare those cunning folks.”
“Yes! Those guys are all incredibly crafty.”
“I understand, so why not just make the Gulad’s fate miserable enough?”
“What do you mean?”
“The newly appointed Mayor Gan is a tough character, not willing to be a puppet for a large organization, why not take this opportunity to increase your support a bit?”
…
“I know that the Night Watchman has their own principles in how they operate, but this timing is pretty appropriate, isn’t it?”
“All the organizations that have suffered losses will think that these issues were caused by the Gulad Family’s petty moves, and they are unlikely to have the confidence to raise objections.”
“At the same time, they should have the courage, with the tacit understanding of allies, to turn their anger towards those who have caused trouble.”
“Every party will be justified, except for the Gulad Family who did wrong.”
“This could indeed be worth trying.”
Yuan Shan’s eyes grew brighter as she listened, and in her excitement, she couldn’t help trying to snatch Fu Qian’s fried egg, but he guarded it fervently and blocked her attempt.
“This way it should be enough to have a deterrent effect, and I believe for a while Shangjing will be quieter.”
It’ll be quieter because we’ve been approached by the Red Moon, who won’t cause trouble for a short while.
Fu Qian kept this thought to himself and didn’t say it out loud.
“Indeed, I felt like I should have talked to you earlier.”
Yuan Shan made up her mind, her mood much relieved.
“Of course, it would be better if you could stay in Shangjing, but that can’t be forced. Enjoy your holiday.”
…
Chief Yuan, after all, was busy and soon hurried away.
“We’re going to Ye Island now?”
After she left, Su Gao immediately showed surprise, not expecting Fu Qian to be ready to take action so quickly.
“Now.”
Fu Qian nodded.
“Given your excellent job performance, I’m granting you a paid vacation. You don’t get seasick, do you?”
“…No, I don’t.”