Dimensional Store: Welcome to the Apocalypse Apartment - Chapter 159

Chapter 159

Qi Yuntian addressed Gu Huaiwei directly by name. Now that he had dropped his facade, the flippancy and casualness in his voice were gone, replaced by a certain ruthlessness.

“I’ve heard of them. One is a massive corporation, and the other is a legendary family.” Gu Huaiwei stopped in her tracks and slowly paced back to her original spot. “Are you willing to tell me about them? Let’s help each other out.”

Secretary Wang stood by the door. After a moment of hesitation, she said to Gu Huaiwei, “Second Miss Gu, I think I’ll wait for you both at the entrance.”

She was deeply grateful to Gu Changge for the opportunity she had been given and wanted to help Gu Huaiwei, but her sharp intuition told her that this situation was far from simple. A web was being spun before her; if she knew too much, she might not be able to walk away unscathed.

Gu Huaiwei sensed her apprehension. She waved a hand and said softly, “It’s alright. Go ahead and head out first. Don’t leave just yet, though-I’ll treat you to a meal once we’re finished.”

“Alright.” Seeing that Gu Huaiwei didn’t take offense, Secretary Wang breathed a sigh of relief. Her tense expression finally softened into a slight smile. “Take your time with the discussion.”

After Secretary Wang left, Gu Huaiwei looked at Mu Lingxi. Her fingers subconsciously toyed with her sleeve as she said with a complicated expression, “Lingxi, why don’t you go out and wait with her?”

Gu Changge had been missing for a long time, but Gu Huaiwei’s life had not become any more peaceful as time passed.

Why drag Mu Lingxi into this mess too?

Gu Huaiwei said sincerely, “Lingxi, these matters originally had nothing to do with you. The misfortunes that befell Sister Jin and Jiang Xingyi might be related to the forces behind all this. I don’t want to jeopardize your peaceful life.”

It was because she cared that she put herself in the other person’s shoes, worrying for them and trying to keep them away from danger.

Gu Huaiwei felt that the more Mu Lingxi knew, the more dangerous it would be for her.

Remaining in the dark was, in a way, a form of protection.

However, Mu Lingxi stood her ground and shook her head firmly. There was no fear in her eyes, and her voice was steady yet full of tenderness. “If it concerns you, it concerns me. I’m staying here with you.”

Similarly, it was because she cared that she didn’t want the other person to fight alone. Even knowing her own abilities were limited, she chose to stay by her side.

Qi Yuntian’s gaze was full of wariness. He appeared aggressive, his entire posture defensive and alert, but in reality, he was uncertain.

He didn’t have many bargaining chips left.

He had taken everything Gu Huaiwei said to heart.

He was currently in prison and had no control over what happened outside.

If he were truly being deceived, he wouldn’t even have the means to retaliate.

Qi Yuntian’s mind raced with a hundred different thoughts.

He was worried that the funding for his grandmother’s medical expenses had truly been cut off.

Yet he was also afraid that Gu Huaiwei was lying to him, which would lead to him offending the people backing him.

He wasn’t afraid of those people retaliating against him-at worst, he just had one worthless life to give them. But he was terrified that they would hurt his grandmother.

Qi Yuntian said hesitantly, “I do know some things, but how can you make me believe that you’ll take good care of my grandmother?”

Seeing that the fish was finally biting, Gu Huaiwei smiled and laid out her plan. “I won’t be giving the money directly to you. Instead, I will set up an irrevocable trust fund.

“Your grandmother is hospitalized with a cerebral infarction and is currently in a near-vegetative state. Even if she had a large sum of money in her account, there’s no guarantee someone wouldn’t target her for it.

“The trust fund will be managed by a professional trustee to ensure the assets grow steadily. As long as your grandmother is alive, the trust will release funds periodically. Everyone stands to gain. With this kind of vested interest, you won’t have to worry about no one looking after her.”

“Dammit, you’re talking too professional. I don’t understand a word of that crap!” Qi Yuntian grew agitated as he listened.

He had been out on the streets since before finishing middle school. Gu Huaiwei had rattled off a whole speech; he understood the individual words, but when put together, he had no idea what they meant.
Gu Huaiwei explained again using slightly more common language.

However, Qi Yuntian didn’t seem to truly understand; he didn’t look like he was faking it. It seemed she wouldn’t be getting an answer today.

Success couldn’t be rushed.

Gu Huaiwei took a step back. “Fine. There are lawyers on duty in the prison, and you have friends among the inmates. You can ask around to see if a trust is reliable before you consider cooperating with me.”

“Then my grandmother…”

Gu Huaiwei felt that since she couldn’t make Qi Yuntian reach a decision immediately today, she didn’t want to waste any more breath.

She made a gesture with her hand. “Seven days. I’ll give you seven days to think it over. During this time, I’ll send someone to take care of your grandmother. Once you’ve made your decision, write a letter to Mu Lingxi. If I haven’t heard from you in seven days, our agreement is automatically void.”

Qi Yuntian had a bit of a rough, streetwise air about him. He valued loyalty; if someone treated him well, he wouldn’t treat them like a fool.

Seeing that Gu Huaiwei was willing to give him seven days, he generously offered a piece of information.

“Fine. As a show of good faith, I’ll tell you something. The Xiling Family is real. They aren’t a legend, and they aren’t some family that’s indifferent to fame and fortune. There are many people from the Xiling Family inside that Xiyuan Company.”

Gu Huaiwei’s heart stirred. She said nothing more, but as she left, she deposited some living expenses into Qi Yuntian’s prison account. Then, she asked Secretary Wang to help buy some thick pajamas, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other daily necessities from a nearby convenience store to send in to him.

These were small tactics to win people over.

Cheap, yet effective.

Three days later, when Qi Yuntian received the pile of daily necessities, he sat on his iron bunk bed. His invisible thorns lowered, and in the shadows where no one could see, he wore a sorrowful expression.

After all his posturing, he had still ended up in prison.

He had wanted to provide for his grandmother in her old age and see her through to the end.

In the end, he still had to rely on outsiders.

Gu Huaiwei returned to the Alien world.

The four newly opened Branch Stores were operating smoothly under the management of the Dongdong system.

When the first wave of profits from the branches arrived, Gu Huaiwei used the Branch Stores as collateral to take out interest-free loans from the local Alien Bank. She launched three new dating variety shows: “Alien Matchmaking Agency,” “Fully Ripe Lovers,” and “Give Me Half a Heart.”

The reputation of the Oasis Matchmaking Agency grew higher and higher in this dimension.

Lin She improved the Dongdong system based on the actual conditions of the branch stores.

Business was moving in a positive direction.

When the progress of the Five-Star Oasis Matchmaking Agency reached 70%, the Boss appeared right on time to make his presence known.

“Miss Gu, congratulations in advance. Your management mission for This Plane is nearing completion.

With the current balance of the matchmaking agency’s accounts, you can unlock the remaining six Branch Stores at any time. Once the branches are unlocked, the Oasis Matchmaking Agency will reach Five-Star rank.

After the mission is completed, you will once again face an important choice.

If you choose to stay, the gates to the Dimension will close. You will gain full ownership of the Oasis Matchmaking Agency and enjoy eternal youth; though time may erode all else, your beauty will never fade.

If you choose to enter the next Dimension, the Oasis Matchmaking Agency will no longer be under your management. Before you depart, you may hand over the work to the employees of This Plane.

After you leave, if the Oasis Matchmaking Agency maintains a positive annual profit, 20% of the generated Magnetic Value will be automatically deposited into your Paradise Card. If it incurs a loss, you will not receive any earnings.

Once the upgrade mission is complete, you may stay in This Plane for ten days. After ten days, you and your Assistant will automatically be removed from This Plane.

Please choose carefully.

Miss Gu, I believe you will make the same choice as last time. I look forward to our meeting.”