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"A better plan?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue furrowed her brows slightly. "What better plan?"
Dai Chengfeng looked at Qian Renxue and gave a confident smile. "I think the current situation is actually quite good. I can be your…"
"Daddy!"
Just as Dai Chengfeng was halfway through his sentence, the voice of the woman from the neighboring room rang out again, exceptionally loud.
For God's sake, will you ever stop? I don't need your commentary!
In that moment, Dai Chengfeng was utterly exasperated, glaring at the neighboring room with black lines all over his head.
Qian Renxue was equally speechless. Looking at Dai Chengfeng, she ground her teeth and enunciated each word: "Dai! Cheng! Feng! This is the great place you picked?!"
Dai Chengfeng sighed helplessly. He hadn't expected this terrible hotel to have such poor soundproofing.
"A father hitting his daughter so hard—it's absolutely beastly! When we leave, I'll have the Spirit Hall's law enforcement team arrest him!"
"???!!!"
Dai Chengfeng had been thinking about how to ease the slightly awkward atmosphere.
But seeing Qian Renxue glaring at the neighboring room with righteous indignation, he muttered under his breath, "Good grief…"
"Little angel, I see you don't understand~"
"Go on, what were you saying I could be for you?"
Just as Dai Chengfeng was lamenting whether there might be some gaps in education in certain aspects of this strange world…
Qian Renxue had already refocused her attention on Dai Chengfeng. Her face, which had been slightly flushed with anger, now returned to its serious demeanor as she spoke again.
Dai Chengfeng nodded, straightened his posture, and sighed mournfully. "Sigh!"
"If it weren't for Bibi Dong forcing me and commanding me to become her disciple…"
"In my heart, I would have preferred to follow you and Elder Qian Daoliu."
"Is that so?"
A spark lit up in Qian Renxue's eyes, and an involuntary flicker of pride and satisfaction crossed her face. 'Bibi Dong, if you hadn't forced things, today's victory would have been mine!'
And seeing Qian Renxue's subtle expressions, a trace of amusement flashed in Dai Chengfeng's eyes, though outwardly he still maintained an appearance of helplessness and grievance.
"But things have come to this point, and there's no helping it."
"However, Qian Renxue, I can be your spy, secretly monitoring Bibi Dong's every move for you."
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng locked eyes with Qian Renxue. "Think about it…"
"With me by Bibi Dong's side, you'll be the first to know about any of her plans or actions in the future."
"Wouldn't this give you a tremendous advantage in your schemes?"
Dai Chengfeng was well aware of Qian Renxue's frustration—she wanted to prove herself to Bibi Dong, to show that she, not Hu Liena, was truly her daughter.
Thus, Dai Chengfeng's proposal struck directly at Qian Renxue's innermost desires, ensuring she wouldn't refuse.
Sure enough!
After hearing Dai Chengfeng's full proposal, ripples instantly stirred in Qian Renxue's previously calm eyes…
She was moved!
Even more, she couldn't help but start imagining the possibilities.
What Dai Chengfeng said was indeed extremely enticing!
If I could really learn of Bibi Dong's every move in advance, then in my future confrontations with her, I'd undoubtedly gain a tremendous advantage…
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng watched Qian Renxue's reaction, a faint smirk tugging at the corners of his lips.
The fish has taken the bait!
The next second, however, Dai Chengfeng suddenly shook his head, seemingly worried. "Never mind, never mind…"
"This way, all the benefits go to you, Qian Renxue. Not only do I get nothing, but I also risk being hated by Bibi Dong if I'm exposed."
"The risks far outweigh the rewards!"
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng looked at Qian Renxue. "Miss Qian Renxue, let's just forget about this. It doesn't seem reliable. I thought too simply before."
"Huh?"
Just moments ago, Qian Renxue had been imagining the scene of Bibi Dong looking at her with newfound respect after she won against her.
But now, seeing Dai Chengfeng suddenly back out, Qian Renxue immediately panicked.
"Don't!"
"We just agreed! How can you suddenly change your mind, Dai Chengfeng?"
Hearing this, Dai Chengfeng hesitated slightly. "But…"
"Although I'm furious that Bibi Dong threatened me into becoming her disciple, I can't possibly do something so unrewarding, can I?"
"So after thinking it over, I've decided to forget about it. From now on, I'll just focus on being Pope Bibi Dong's disciple."
"Goodbye!"
With that, Dai Chengfeng turned around, seemingly preparing to leave.
But Qian Renxue wasn't about to let him go just yet.
After all, if Dai Chengfeng really became her spy, she could secure an unbeatable advantage against Bibi Dong from the very start.
Thus, Qian Renxue grabbed Dai Chengfeng's arm urgently. "Dai Chengfeng, you can't do this!"
Her eyes were filled with urgency and frustration. The noble and aloof aura she usually exuded was completely shattered, leaving only pure anxiety.
Dai Chengfeng looked at Qian Renxue, still appearing hesitant, his brows slightly furrowed as he avoided her gaze. "Qian Renxue, it's not that I'm intentionally making things difficult for you."
"It's just that the risks are too high, and I'd get absolutely nothing in return!"
"Goodbye!"
Seeing that Dai Chengfeng remained unmoved and was still preparing to leave, Qian Renxue grew desperate. She began shaking his arm, her voice unconsciously taking on a slightly coquettish tone.
"Dai Chengfeng, please agree to help me~"
"I know this is a huge risk for you, but think about it—if I achieve great things in the future, how could I possibly neglect you?"
"Whatever you want, as long as I can give it, I'll definitely give it to you."
Her large, watery eyes stared intently at Dai Chengfeng, filled with longing.
Dai Chengfeng chuckled inwardly, but outwardly, he still appeared conflicted. "Qian Renxue, this isn't just about asking for something simple."
"If Pope Bibi Dong finds out, I fear for my life."
"Dai Chengfeng, what do you want to agree to this? Just tell me. If I can do it, I'll definitely do it."
At this moment, Qian Renxue, in her desperation to secure Dai Chengfeng as her "inside man," had completely abandoned her usual cold and aloof demeanor. She looked at him like a pitiful little kitten, gazing at him with pleading eyes.
Dai Chengfeng looked at Qian Renxue's current state, his face showing extreme hesitation, as if he were grappling with a difficult decision.
After a long while, he finally spoke slowly.
"Qian Renxue, if you can agree to three conditions, I might consider helping you."
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope instantly ignited in Qian Renxue's eyes: Bibi Dong, between me and Hu Liena, who is truly your biological daughter?
Just wait and see—I'll make you regret it one day!
Thinking this, Qian Renxue nodded repeatedly. "Alright!"
"As long as you're willing to help me, Dai Chengfeng, it's not just three conditions—even thirty, I'll agree to them!"
"Dai Chengfeng, hurry up and tell me—what are these three conditions?"
Dai Chengfeng looked at Qian Renxue in this state. Her mind was completely consumed with the hope that Dai Chengfeng would become her "eyes and ears" within Bibi Dong's circle, and the immense benefits this would bring her…
Yet, she seemed to have completely forgotten that gains and sacrifices often go hand in hand!
"Thankfully, I'm a good person! Right?"
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