Rags to Riches: The Rise of a Dual-Talent Prodigy
Chapter 40: In the morning, you ignored me; in the afternoon, you couldn’t afford to reach me.

Chapter 40: Chapter 40: In the morning, you ignored me; in the afternoon, you couldn’t afford to reach me.

This large-scale promotion naturally attracted quite a few onlookers.

[--Who is this Dongfang Qianqi? Is he Qian Qi’s lackey? Promoting so diligently?]

[--Haha, I would call him the king of bootlickers.] _{f\r(e)ewe.b no\vel.com}

[--How does an ordinary person dare to fight a D-level Contracted Beast? Where’s the courage?]

[--Principal: Seriously, I will cry. The student mortality rate has increased again this year.]

[--Damn it, I have to see which punk is so bold, openly mocking the strongest skill combo I suggested!]

[--Chill out, dude, count me in!]

[--Haha, am I the only one who thinks Dongfang Qianqi might be Qian Qi himself?]

[--Are you a hater? Why would Qian Qi do something so trashy?]

Qian Qi, who was doing the trashy thing: ...

Sorry, but your Qian Qi is just that trashy!

Watching the topics heat up about enough, Qian Qi finally contentedly left the campus forum. Suddenly remembering something, she poked open Su Xingle’s chat window.

[I am your uncle]: Senior Su? Are you there? Not here? Should I go to your dorm?

In the dorm, Su Xingle looked at the concise threat from Qian Qi on his Light Brain and couldn’t help but twitch his mouth.

[Young Master Su Cheng]: Here, here. What can I do for you, junior? Do you want to buy some Demon Beast Meat again?

[I am your uncle]: No, I want to ask you something. Do you know the use of the horn of a Three-headed Demon Electric Lion?

[Young Master Su Cheng]: Three-headed Demon Electric Lion? What’s that? Never heard of such a Magic Beast.

[I am your uncle]: ...

Qian Qi closed the Light Brain and started rubbing her hands together like a fly: "System?"

[Heh.] The system interface popped up, displaying a cold expression.

In the morning, you can take or leave me, but in the afternoon, you can’t reach me.

"System~" Qian Qi put on a nasal voice, "I didn’t know the Three-headed Demon Electric Lion wasn’t out yet~ I was ignorant in this matter~"

"It’s my lack of knowledge~ My bad~ Please tell me what’s the use of the horn~"

"System~~~"

[...] Enough! Shut up! Damn redundant words!

[Price just went up! 300 bucks!]

"..." Qian Qi rummaged through her pocket, looking innocent, "No money."

[...I may not have eyes, but I’m not blind. What about the living expenses Xiang Wen Yun gave you?]

Qian Qi, cursing, pulled out 33 bucks, "Will 33 do?"

[83.] Knowing Qian Qi’s miserly nature, the system immediately raised the price to her max cash-on-hand.

"Forget it." Surprisingly, Qian Qi was even stingier, shoving the system interface under her quilt, and sat on it, blowing a phantom smoke ring while smirking.

"How useful can a mere E-level magical beast’s horn be? I can crush E-level magical beasts with my bare fists!"

A horn unable to bring strength can only be sold off as chump change!

[...#￥%...*@#￥%...] Get the hell off me!!!

Qian Qi turned a deaf ear to it. She reached into her pocket, took out a 100-yuan bill from her living expenses, and climbed to the top bunk.

Lying on the bed reading, Liang Yuting was startled by the sudden appearance of a head. She stammered, "Qian, Qian Qi?"

"Hey," Qian Qi handed over the money to Liang Yuting, "Here’s the money I borrowed from you previously."

Liang Yuting looked at the 100-yuan note in front of her, rubbing her eyes hard to ensure she wasn’t dreaming, and finally glanced at Qian Qi in disbelief.

Is the sun rising in the west? Did Qian Qi really return the money?

She tentatively reached out, her heart pounding nervously and cautiously, thanking instinctively as she took the money, "Thanks."

Qian Qi paused for two seconds, "Mm, you’re welcome."

Liang Yuting: ???

I just slipped my tongue! No need to respond!

——

The next day, Qian Qi was busy all day and finally got everything sorted.

After a good night’s sleep, she was full of energy as she arrived at the Beast Taming Department.

At this time, at the gate of Beast Square, a lot of students had gathered, all clinging to the gate’s railings, peering inside.

"Hey, classmate, which post did you read before coming here?"

"I came from the skill combo post! I want to see who’s so arrogant. What about you?"

"I’m here because of the principal’s bald head, hahaha~"

"Hehe, I’m here to see who has the stinkiest feet~"

The students gathered at the square’s entrance were buzzing with chatter. Even though the competition hadn’t started yet, it was vibrant and far from boring.

Uncle Sun stood by the duty room’s door, with a few old men he’d asked to help. Seeing Qian Qi approaching, Uncle Sun waved cheerfully.

Qian Qi happily ran over with her small stool, handed a box to Uncle Sun, greeted the old men, then glanced at Beast Square behind.

Beast Square, during certain times, requires special staff to take the Magic Beasts out for a walk, so it’s semi-enclosed. If the gate isn’t opened, students of the Beast Taming Department can’t enter.

This rule perfectly suited Qian Qi’s plan.

And the key point is—

The opening time of Beast Square depended on Uncle Li, who managed the Magic Beast Storage Room. Uncle Sun had a great relationship with Uncle Li, and with a word from Uncle Sun, the square could be closed for a whole day.

"I brought Old Li a bag of oranges, so he’s delayed the opening of the square till 5 PM," Uncle Sun opened the box and looked at the printed materials inside, smiling.

The Beast Taming Department had official notices for the square’s opening. Thanks to Uncle Sun, Uncle Li even announced in the notice that there would be a thrilling man vs. Contracted Beast duel at 10 AM, inviting students to come and watch.

Qian Qi was pretty satisfied and promised, "Uncle, I’ll bring two more bags of oranges tomorrow for you guys! Oh right, for each of the old men here too!"

The old men burst into laughter, "Hey, you kid, you’re pretty slick!"

"Be careful with the Contracted Beast later; it’s a D-level magical beast, very powerful!"

"This little girl seems to have some special skills. We old fogeys who’ve seen nothing are quite looking forward to it!"

"Hahaha, rest assured!" Qian Qi laughed heartily, took the contents from the box, and walked briskly to the tightly shut gate of Beast Square.

Standing on the small stool, she cleared her throat and loudly exclaimed with absolute enthusiasm:

"Tickets for sale! Freshly printed tickets for sale~"

"Want to see what a Defense Fruit that can block D-level damage looks like? Want to witness how a beautiful young girl and a D-level Contracted Beast can fall in love and fight? Want to learn how an ordinary person safely duels a D-level Contracted Beast? Want to discover the magical items that people around the world desire? Want to find out who at our school has the smelliest feet?!"

"Buy a ticket, enter the magical square gate, and find out the answers!"

"Come on! Open your Light Brain with me, just 50 bucks, and unravel the long-buried doubts in your heart! Just 50 bucks to watch an unprecedented, exciting showdown! Just 50 bucks to stand in the river of history, witnessing the change of world destiny with your own eyes!"

"What are you all waiting for?!"

Standing on her small stool, Qian Qi shouted passionately.

Her voice immediately drew everyone’s attention.

"What? Tickets are required? I thought it was free?"

Immediately, a student raised a question, clearly thinking the match was free to watch.

Qian Qi smirked.

Free?