Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 501: See the truth in 2 hours (content of the leisure new book)

Chapter 501: See the truth in 2 hours (content of the leisure new book)

So at this time, defensive magic becomes very necessary, whether it’s for energy-type magical attacks or attacks coming from the mysterious unknown, whether from the law of cause and effect or principles.

Knowing the what without knowing the why.

Although much of the magic displayed is incredible, one could even say it’s utterly impossible.

But the true intent of magic is to turn the impossible into possible, which is the ultimate goal.

Of course, this is something only mages who’ve found the ultimate root of truth are qualified to pursue. For Li Qing right now, as long as he can condense his magical power, he’s considered truly transcendent, a mage with extraordinary power.

Time quietly slipped by, and when the alarm on his phone sounded, Li Qing reluctantly emerged from the sea of knowledge.

Glancing at the time, it was four in the afternoon, almost time for the arranged meeting orchestrated by the administrative manager lady.

Heading to the specified location, a hot pot restaurant, Li Qing wrapped himself in his clothes and exhaled a mist of white breath.

Due to the cold spell, the weather in Shu Capital had become increasingly bitter cold.

Entering the hot pot restaurant, he walked towards table 14 and glanced at the woman sitting there.

Her short fluffy hair and big almond-shaped eyes looked very lively, her soft facial lines added some warmth, and her posture was quite proper, indicating she valued this arranged meeting and had put on a light makeup.

She was a very beautiful girl, with good manners, clearly well-raised, and though he didn’t know which brand her necklace and watch were, their delicacy suggested they were expensive.

With just a couple of glances, Li Qing already put a mental cross next to her name, as having self-awareness has always been his best way to understand his position.

He was past the age where one deludedly believed that fairy tales would happen in reality, and having been through life’s hardships, he already understood that reality is just reality.

Social class differences have long been laid out before people’s eyes.

The woman’s family background was very good, and the sharpness in her brow made him realize she wasn’t a meek little lamb.

With these predictions in mind, Li Qing already had his bearings. Consider this a meal outing; it had been a while since he’d had hot pot.

Thinking of this, Li Qing couldn’t help but sigh. That administrative manager lady was really thoughtless. If you want to set someone up, do so properly. How could a manager lack such discernment?

Or perhaps...

"Hello, you must be Chen Chencheng?"

Chen Chencheng looked up at Li Qing, her big eyes moving a little. She stood up, quickly sizing him up, then extended her hand and said, "That’s me, and you’re Li Qing?"

"I am."

Li Qing nodded and extended his hand to shake hers, then they both sat down and ordered dishes.

Chen Chencheng directly said, "Shall I get straight to the point?" 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

While dipping tripe into the broth, Li Qing nodded without any surprise: "Please do."

"Do you have a car?"

"... The bike chain broke a while ago, and I haven’t touched it since leaving it in my rental place."

Li Qing answered casually, his attention entirely on the tripe held by his chopsticks.

Hmm, it’s about time; tripe is best eaten with a bit of crunch, seven up and down will do.

Fishing out the tripe, he dipped it in the oil sauce and sent it into his mouth, showing a hint of satisfaction.

Not bad.

Chen Chencheng noticed, seeing Li Qing’s indifferent, focused expression on eating hot pot, and raised her eyebrows slightly before relaxing, continuing her set of questions previously searched online.

"Then do you have savings?"

"I saved up more than two hundred thousand."

Being a thirty-year-old, as long as you work earnestly after graduating and save daily for seven or eight years, you can save up this amount.

He had already prepared to put a down payment on a second-hand small old apartment in Shu Capital. Though the place was a bit shabby, the surrounding facilities were mature, and the price was within reach, very suitable for him.

Although he always regretted not meeting a girl to struggle alongside with, what’s life without regrets?

Upon hearing Li Qing’s response, Chen Chencheng finally showed a bit of interest. Seeing the tripe next to her running out, she quickly picked up a piece and put it in the hot pot.

"I think there’s no problem."

"Huh?"

Li Qing paused, slightly surprised, then nodded slightly: "Then let’s finish this meal."

Unable to waste food, right?

Chen Chencheng was noncommittal, feeling quite curious about Li Qing. From start to finish, he hadn’t shown any emotional investment towards her, not from subtle facial expressions or his gestures.

Generally, people after seeing her appearance, be it nervousness or blind confidence, but never has someone been as composed as Li Qing.

"Do you know what my profession is?"

"Um, I haven’t looked into it, not really sure."

"I’m a psychologist."

Li Qing showed some interest, saying, "That’s quite impressive."

Then continued focusing his attention on the hot pot.

Chen Chencheng raised her brows and said, "Seems like you don’t have much hope for this arranged meeting."

Li Qing, being blunt, had no time for guessing games with women at his age.

"Yes."

"I’ve seen your profile; your life’s trajectory doesn’t have many fluctuations."

"Mundane, is it?"

Chen Chencheng nodded slightly, "Indeed so."

Li Qing said, "Most Huaxia people, or rather most people in the world, are pretty much like me. You’re different; you come from a good family. I don’t see why you’d need to seek an arranged meeting, even though you’re about to be twenty-seven. You probably have many admirers."

Swallowing the meat in his mouth, Li Qing went back to fishing out another piece to dip into the oil sauce: "What’s more, our backgrounds are different; my spending habits are entirely different from yours. Maybe I’d haggled over a few cents at the market, while you wouldn’t blink at spending thousands."

Li Qing spread his hands: "Though the concept of matching social classes doesn’t seem to exist in the new century, it’s always been there."

Chen Chencheng showed a bit of surprise: "I didn’t expect you’d have such a clear understanding of yourself."

She sighed wistfully, looking at Li Qing with nostalgia: "When I was in school, a guy like you pursued me for three years. I never agreed, and he eventually gave up. Later, I realized his presence lingered in my life everywhere."

About to put the meat into his mouth, Li Qing paused suddenly, showing some solemnity.

"What you’re saying is a bit creepy. Why not get a master to perform some magic?"

Chen Chencheng said, "No wonder you’re good-looking but still single."

Li Qing retorted unkindly, "Right back at you. I heard you have a screw loose, so you’re reduced to arranged meetings."

Just joking, since he decided not to have much interaction with Chen Chencheng, why should he hold back?