Rong Yi replied, "Strength and internal energy are not the same thing."
Qiqi let out an "Oh" and didn't bother to delve into the difference between internal energy and physical strength. She simply stretched her legs out, half-reclining in the rocking chair, enjoying the attentive service of the great hero Rong: "So comfortable, my knee doesn't hurt at all anymore. Your internal energy is really amazing."
Rong Yi answered, "It can only temporarily relieve the pain. You'll still need to apply ice packs later. Your leg is so swollen—it'll probably take a week to heal. How could you be so careless?"
"It's fine, just a minor injury, no big deal," Qiqi said dismissively, feeling quite pleased instead—she had discovered that Rong Yi's internal energy wasn't just for fighting; it had this miraculous pain-relieving effect, far better than any anesthetic.
Meanwhile, after using his internal energy, Rong Yi had a faint sheen of sweat on his forehead. In truth, after performing the soul exchange, his body was still very weak, and his internal energy hadn't even recovered to a tenth of its usual level. But seeing Qiqi so happy, what harm was there in helping her out a bit? After all, the internal energy he'd expended would fully recover by tomorrow.
With Rong Yi's help, Qiqi treated the wound on her knee and then started calling Zhou Yi to discuss the jade pendant. However, she didn't have Zhou Yi's number, so she had to call Senior Brother Lu to ask. But Lu Wei's phone went unanswered the whole time. The butler was probably annoyed with Qiqi too, so she couldn't get through to her senior brother. Left with no choice, she finally called Qin Chen—since Qin Chen was so close to Zhou Zhibi, he should have her brother's number, right?
Disappointingly, Qin Chen didn't have Zhou Yi's number either. Helpless, Qiqi had to follow Rong Yi's advice: rest at home for the night, research the MD Group's information, and then wait at the MD Group building the next morning like a cat watching a mouse hole.
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At nine o'clock the next morning, Qiqi and Rong Yi arrived together at the entrance of the MD Group building.
MD Tower was located in the heart of the city's business district, its exterior as imposing as the Imperial Financial Building—and its interior was no less impressive.
The receptionist at MD was courteous and polite. Upon hearing that someone was looking for the vice president, she warmly received them and asked Qiqi if she had an appointment.
Of course, she had no appointment, but Qiqi came prepared today. She swore she wouldn't repeat the embarrassing scene from yesterday at the Imperial Financial Building—being turned away by security.
So, she smiled confidently, stepped aside, and brought out Rong Yi as her trump card.
Rong Yi stepped forward gracefully, faced the receptionist, took off his sunglasses, and flashed a smile. Instantly, twenty-four flashbang-like charms unleashed their full power, indiscriminately stunning every female creature within a twenty-meter radius... Even Qiqi, a battle-hardened veteran, was momentarily dazzled standing nearby.
His enchanting smile could topple cities, and his voice was soft and magnetic: "Miss, could you please make an exception? We really have urgent business with President Zhou."
The receptionist's eyes went blank, instantly falling into a lovesick daze—the man before her was as handsome as a god, with what seemed like a thousand beams of golden light descending from heaven behind him, countless brilliant stars twinkling around his face and hair. It was as if he stood on multicolored auspicious clouds, bringing with him celestial music and gentle breezes...
So, she nodded foolishly, and foolishly dialed the vice president's secretary's office...
Unfortunately, the secretary's reply was: The vice president is out and hasn't returned yet.
It was only nine in the morning, just at the start of work hours, and employees were still rushing into the lobby with laptop bags, scrambling to clock in... Who would have thought Zhou Yi was already out this early? It showed just how busy the vice president usually was.