Chapter 219: A Little Interlude (Part 2)

For now, it seemed sufficient.

But the problem was, the agreed time for the challenge was within a week.

This clashed with Zhao Qingfeng’s schedule, and failing to show up could mean they might not get another chance, further risking Lingfeng Technology becoming a laughingstock on various forums.

The terms of the challenge were simple.

The challengers could ask any five computer-related questions.

If Lingfeng Technology answered all correctly, the challengers would join Lingfeng Technology with standard salaries.

However, if Lingfeng Technology failed, they would have to cover the challengers’ travel and accommodation expenses and pay an additional twenty thousand yuan in compensation.

Great rewards encourage brave deeds.

The challengers were ‘talents’ with significant achievements in the computer field, unwilling to admit defeat to Lingfeng Technology’s challenge and eager to earn an easy twenty thousand.

Marina was particularly worried, “Boss Zhao, if you’re not here, relying solely on Little Wen might not be enough.”

Cai Shuwen was not yet at his full potential.

“That’s true…”

Zhao Qingfeng scratched his chin.

Giving up.

Would be a pity.

But staying.

What about the matters in Beijing?

There was still so much to do there.

Not to mention the vast potential revenue from selling cheats for Legend of Mir, possibly amounting to millions.

Seeing Zhao Qingfeng in a dilemma, Shen Lingyao, understanding as ever, said, “Brother Qingfeng, why don’t you stay then? We can go to Beijing any time, and you don’t have to accompany me. I mean, maybe I won’t go, and you can go by yourself. Saving the time meant for accompanying me should make it possible.”

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She really wanted to go…

So many delicious foods, so many beautiful sights.

And to be accompanied by her beloved, this was to be their first trip alone since their relationship began!

Yet she agreed, a man should prioritize his career.

Unexpectedly.

Zhao Qingfeng suddenly had an epiphany and immediately thought of someone – Li Zhi!

Cai Shuwen might not be up to it, but Li Zhi certainly would be!

But then came another problem.

Li Zhi was now a professor at a top university in Beijing, why would he help?

Even if persuaded with technology, it’s doubtful he’d come!

People are different, and Zhao Qingfeng knew Li Zhi was a staunch fatalist, very stubborn.

“Let me think about it…”

Zhao Qingfeng decided to go to Beijing regardless, telling Cai Shuwen, “Little Wen, your task now is to work on the modules as I’ve instructed. The issue of finding skilled employees will be handled by Marina and me. Just focus on your work; with me around, there’s nothing to worry about.”

After everything was settled and he had given Zhang Yang fifty thousand yuan, Zhao Qingfeng and Shen Lingyao finally headed to the train station.

In 2001, flying had become the norm.

But Shen Lingyao, timid, dared not fly.

Besides feeling safer on a train, she also wanted to extend their time together.

How nice it was to travel by train for over ten hours, in such a confined space, always together.

Before boarding, she bought lots of snacks, especially chocolate bars, a whole ten boxes, “Brother Qingfeng, does it hurt? All your money is with me now, I’ll lick your bars clean!”

“Licking is okay, just don’t bite…”

“What? I didn’t catch that!”

“You’ll understand later! Look, the train’s coming, let’s head to Beijing!”

Just as they were about to board.

Suddenly.

The train station’s loudspeaker blared, “Zhao Qingfeng, Zhao Qingfeng, please come to the lost and found immediately, you have lost something valuable!”

This was repeated ten times!

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