The Revenge of the Reborn Supreme Sovereign-Chapter 376 - 366: I Saw the Pleading in Your Eyes! (8)
Chang Yuanyi, who had never expected such an opening line, was stunned on the spot by Qin Fan’s teasing remarks.
Does the entire East China respect his authority? Is his status even close to being qualified? Forget qualified, he was far, far from it! The only reason he was so desperate to secure the agent role was to make his name known throughout East China. But Qin Fan’s question seemed to shatter the blueprint he had envisioned with a single snap! Ma Yunbin and the others couldn’t have neglected to review his information. Since they approved it, why would the big boss say something like this? Was this meant to undermine him? Was this like seeing the first glimmer of hope, only to have it suddenly snuffed out by darkness?
"Lord—Lord Qin, what do you mean by that?" he stammered, his voice trembling. The sudden turn of events had made his mouth go dry.
"It doesn’t mean anything special. It just means that in all of East China, there are countless people with more prestige than you, Chang Yuanyi. So, why should I choose you? You know that the status of an agent for Spirit Water No. 1 is enough to elevate even a nobody to the region’s highest divine altar. But why should I give you this opportunity?" Qin Fan’s mocking smile deepened as he locked eyes with Chang Yuanyi.
Why choose you? Why give you the opportunity? These two questions struck Chang Yuanyi’s heart like heavy hammers. Indeed, why? He couldn’t articulate a single reason himself.
Everyone in Huaxia knew what it meant to be an agent for Spirit Water No. 1. But Qin Fan’s two questions were ones that not only Chang Yuanyi couldn’t answer, but likely no one could. The anxiety on his face grew more and more severe.
Chang Yuanyi clenched his teeth and pleaded, "Lord Qin, I know I may not be qualified, and I’m aware that I don’t carry enough weight! I truly can’t answer your two questions because I know that whatever my answer is, it wouldn’t hold up. But I truly, truly hope to have this opportunity, so I implore you to give it to me!"
If an outsider saw this side of Young Master Chang, they would surely think they had the wrong person. Did the arrogant, proud, and domineering Young Master Chang really have such a humble side?
"If begging could secure an agent’s position for Spirit Water No. 1, I’m afraid the line would stretch from here all the way to the Huangpu River. Chang Yuanyi, is it? Since you can’t answer, let’s change the question. What can you do for me? Give me a reason to hand the agency over to you," Qin Fan said with a smile, as expected.
"If I am fortunate enough to gain your approval, Lord Qin, and become the agent for East China, then all the resources I control will serve you unconditionally! The commercial, political, and underworld spheres of East China will forever be your private garden! Whatever I can do, I will do with all my might for you, Lord Qin! I know that mere words, no matter how grand, are meaningless, but I truly implore you to give me this opportunity. I’m confident I can perform the duties of an agent better than anyone else!"
If his eyes had previously held a plea, they now undoubtedly showed a raw, desperate appeal.
Not only was Chang Yuanyi unable to resist the temptation of the agent’s position, but neither could his father or his grandfather. During their family meeting, all three generations had impressed upon him that he must secure the agent’s role at all costs. Given this background, it was easy to imagine the state of desperate obsession Chang Yuanyi was in.
If he could really become an agent, he would be the youngest one ever, and he would become a distinguished guest in the eyes of East China’s powerful elite. It should be noted that Spirit Water No. 1 was no longer as plentiful as it had been when it was first introduced. Instead, they had begun a series of hunger marketing strategies. For Qin Chu and her husband, it was no longer about money at this point—they wanted to maximize the influence of this heaven-defying Divine Water. Without a doubt, hunger marketing was the best tactic to achieve that ultimate influence. A bottle of Spirit Water No. 1, priced at 10,000, was even rumored to fetch 30,000 or 50,000 on the black market, yet it was still incredibly hard to find. After all, of those who could afford Spirit Water No. 1, were any of them actually short on cash?
Sitting on the sidelines, Ma Yunbin was completely bewildered by Qin Fan’s attitude. What in the world is going on? If he wasn’t going to approve Chang Yuanyi, then given Lord Qin’s personality, he definitely wouldn’t have wasted so many words! What kind of play is this? Does Lord Qin approve of Chang Yuanyi or not?
"I see desperation in your eyes, am I right?" Qin Fan said with a faint smile, his tone shifting.
"Yes! Lord Qin, I beg you to give me the chance to be the agent for Spirit Water No. 1! I guarantee I won’t disappoint you! I’ll do better than anyone else! I care about this status more than anyone, and I value the opportunity to get on board with you more than anyone else!" With an unflinching gaze, a genuine, emotional plea was evident in Chang Yuanyi’s eyes.
"While we’re on the subject of the agency, let me ask you a few questions," Qin Fan said, changing the subject again.
"Please ask, Lord Qin. I guarantee I will hold nothing back, and every word I say will be the absolute truth," Chang Yuanyi replied.
"Are you the one protecting Baldy from the East District?"
Baldy from the East District? Why would Qin Fan ask about such an insignificant shrimp?
Chang Yuanyi’s heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t dare hide anything. With a panicked expression, he replied, "Replying to Lord Qin, yes, that is the case."
"With your status, don’t you feel ashamed to shelter such lowlife scum?" Qin Fan mocked.
"I do! I know it’s shameful! But I slept with his sister a couple of times, and I unexpectedly got her pregnant because we weren’t careful. She was street-smart, though. She knew what was what and took the initiative to have an abortion. That’s how things work with people—you play it smart, I’ll be honorable. So even though I knew it was shameful, I still put out the word that I would protect Baldy," Chang Yuanyi recounted truthfully.
"Are you sure the child was yours?" Ma Yunbin asked immediately, seemingly intrigued by the question.
"The timing matches. And to be honest—and you can laugh at my arrogance, Lord Qin and Young Master Ma—but in Jinling, no woman would dare sleep with someone else before officially breaking things off with me," Chang Yuanyi said calmly and seriously, suppressing his usual bluster.
Upon hearing this, Qin Fan gave a noncommittal smile. Through this brief exchange, he had already gained a deep understanding of Chang Yuanyi’s character. Not many words had been exchanged, but for a demon who had lived for hundreds of years, it was more than enough to see right through a person.
His light smile faded. Looking straight into Chang Yuanyi’s eyes, he asked, "And what if I’m the one who wants to deal with Baldy? Would you still protect him?"
At Qin Fan’s words, Chang Yuanyi’s eyes shot wide open.
He knew Baldy was in deep trouble. He had definitely crossed this master!
Taking a deep breath, Chang Yuanyi stated with determination, "If you want to handle him, Lord Qin, then please allow me to do it for you!"
