Chapter 150 Yet Another Puppet

Shen Qingli carefully put away Ah Li, her gaze falling upon the aggrieved little green cilantro in the corner.

[Wuwuwu, the host now has so many powerful things around her. Will she abandon me because of this? I am truly so miserable.]

As it was speaking, it suddenly felt the light above its head being blocked.

The green cilantro lifted its pitiful little cat face, looking up toward its host.

"Cilantro, I think it would be much more useful to me if you could take human form as soon as possible, you know."

Hearing this, the green cilantro instantly felt a surge of motivation.

[Host, don't worry, I will definitely take human form as soon as possible. I wonder if the host has any requirements for my body so that I can transform in the direction the host desires?]

Hearing this, a mischievous smile tugged at the corners of Shen Qingli's lips as her gaze swept back and forth over the green cilantro.

Seeing her look like this, the green cilantro suddenly had a strong sensation of being targeted.

"First things first, aren't you going to tell me whether you're a boy or a girl?"

[Host, we don't have genders, but my transformation can follow whatever the host wants.]

"Then you should become a little gentle young boy and be my personal assistant."

[A guy? Won't the Exalted Deity kill me?]

"Don't worry, I'll protect you. I absolutely won't let him lay a single finger on you!"

[Host, what you're saying is really unreliable. I don't believe it at all.]

"..."

It was not until the middle of the night that Xie Jinchuan finally returned.

Seeing Shen Qingli, who had fallen asleep waiting for him on the sofa, a trace of warmth flashed through his exhausted eyes.

"This girl really, doesn't even know to go back to bed to rest."

He lowered his body to look at Shen Qingli's peaceful sleeping face, his eyes full of deep doting, and carefully reached out to pick her up.

"You're back?"

The soft, sleepy, and drowsy voice right after waking up made Xie Jinchuan's gaze darken.

"Mn, I'm back."

Shen Qingli was about to get down from his arms, but was instead held even tighter.

"Where are you trying to go, hmm?"

Hearing this, she blinked. "I wasn't trying to go anywhere. It's just that since you came back so late, you definitely haven't eaten, so I wanted to make you something."

Unexpectedly, the man hugged her even tighter, carrying her directly to sit on the sofa.

"Mn... I don't want to eat food, I want to eat you."

As he spoke, he buried his head in the crook of her neck and nuzzled against her.

It made Shen Qingli feel exceptionally ticklish.

"Don't, don't nuzzle, it tickles."

She chuckled softly, pressing down on the man's head while thinking of Father Chu's affairs, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"You came back so late today, was it because of Father Chu's matter? I heard that you were investigated because of this too. Will there be any trouble?"

Seeing her worry, Xie Jinchuan stroked her little head. "Don't worry, no matter how this matter gets twisted, it can never implicate me. I just didn't expect his daughter to be so ruthless."

"Though, come to think of it, he himself wasn't any good to begin with, so his daughter, influenced by what she saw and heard, naturally inherited his will."

This was the first time she had ever heard Xie Jinchuan speak of someone in such a manner.

Shen Qingli giggled, using both hands to pinch his cheeks.

"This is the first time you've ever gotten angry like this. It seems our Exalted Deity has been doing quite well for himself in the mortal realm."

These words inevitably made Xie Jinchuan feel a little proudly smug. "After all, I'm your man, so naturally I have to be the best at whatever I do."

Seeing him like this, Shen Qingli found it even more amusing.

The next second, she felt herself being hoisted directly over his shoulder. "Since I'm so tired today, I must ask my wife to properly wait on me."

Upon hearing the word "wait," Shen Qingli's mind instantly wandered off in a strange direction.

Three minutes later, Shen Qingli glared at the man sprawled across the bed, yet still dutifully and affectionately massaged his aching waist.

"You might as well figure out a way to manufacture some comfortable chairs. I feel that office workers like you who need to sit for long periods probably really need them."

"I looked around, and it seems there are nothing on the market that are so thoughtfully tailored for people's bodies."

Hearing this, Xie Jinchuan nodded. "I sat for a whole day today. I used spiritual power to ease it, but after all, it's a human body and it still hurts terribly, let alone ordinary people. I didn't expect my wife to be so visionary."

"Of course, I am your virtuous assistant, after all."

Shen Qingli hummed softly, using wood-element spiritual energy to relieve Xie Jinchuan's pain. As the soreness dissipated, Xie Jinchuan's spirit also relaxed considerably, and he mentally put the chair project onto his agenda.

"The newly developed project over in East City is said to be building another commercial district. I've picked out a location there for you, and your new company can move over when the time comes."

Hearing this, Shen Qingli blinked. "Wouldn't that make me guilty of abusing my power?"

"But you certainly wouldn't give it to me cheap either, and if it's not cheap, digging into it might stir up unnecessary trouble."

Thinking of this, Shen Qingli was truly somewhat conflicted.

Seeing the little girl's tangled expression, Xie Jinchuan smiled. "The land has already been designated under your personal assets long ago, so you don't need to spend any money. It's free, and outsiders won't be able to find anything amiss."

"Besides, we are husband and wife. What's wrong with me giving my wife a piece of land?"

Hearing this, Shen Qingli instantly felt at ease.

"Actually, it's not that I'm stingy with money, I just feel..."

Before she could finish, Xie Jinchuan's light laughter rang out. "I know, you little money-grubber have all sorts of clever schemes."

Shen Qingli pouted. "I am not any money-grubber, alright? You are!"

"Yes, yes, yes, it's me. So, my wife, can we go to sleep now?"

"Sleep!"

The two of them fell soundly asleep, but the other side could not sleep quite so peacefully.

At this moment, Chu Li looked at the pile of things before her, and her head was throbbing.

And Rong Qiaoyi was still urging her from the side, "If you don't learn these things, how can you ever attain the position of top celebrity?"

Hearing this, Chu Li could only yield and agree, "Fine, I get it. You don't need to worry about the rest; I will study hard."

Rong Qiaoyi glanced at her, and then continued speaking, "You must understand that if you want more, you have to pay a greater price. So everything depends on whether you are willing to pay that price. If not, I'm afraid even I can't help you."

Hearing this, a flash of determination crossed Chu Li's eyes. "I understand. I will do as you say."

Seeing that she had made up her mind, Rong Qiaoyi nodded with satisfaction, turned into a flash of light, and vanished.

Chu Li sat before those documents, gazing at the little flame flickering in the jar beside her. Thinking of everything Rong Qiaoyi had said, she ultimately endured the sickening revulsion and swallowed that object down.

"Ugh... As long as I eat it, as long as I eat it, I will have it—have the ability to captivate people. I must endure it, I must become the absolute top celebrity!"

"I am going to crush Shen Qingli and Su He beneath my feet, and ensure they never have a chance to make a comeback!"