Seeing Mo Yinqiu’s astonished expression, Qian Qi knew that given her reputation, it might take a lot of effort to apply for magical plant seeds. So, she stepped forward and spoke the words she had prepared in advance.

“Teacher Mo, you might not believe it, but recently, I’ve had an epiphany. I suddenly realized that I can’t continue to waste my life like this. I worked so hard to get into the Awakener University—how can I squander such a great learning opportunity?”

“The school has provided us with such a good learning environment. It doesn’t expect us to become successful or to repay the alma mater. It only hopes that we can find our own way to survive in this tragic apocalyptic world. How can I waste the school’s good intentions?”

“So, I’ve decided,” Qian Qi slammed the table, her face filled with determination and conviction. She declared passionately:

“I’m going to make a name for myself in the field of magical plants! I’m going to become the pride of the Magical Plant Department! And even more, I’m going to become the pride of Awakener University! Today, I take pride in my alma mater; tomorrow, my alma mater will take pride in me!”

Mo Yinqiu: …

This kind of grandiose talk—I really don’t believe it.

“It’s good that you have this ambition,” Mo Yinqiu stood up. Although she didn’t quite believe Qian Qi’s words, based on her understanding of Qian Qi, this child, who had strong self-esteem, must have gone through a lot to say these things.

She picked up an application form from her desk and handed it to Qian Qi. “Write down the magical plant seeds you want.”

Qian Qi very naturally sat down, pulled a gel pen from the pen holder, and, imitating the original owner’s handwriting, scribbled down the names of 10 types of seeds on the application form.

After signing her name, she handed the form back to Mo Yinqiu.

Mo Yinqiu glanced at it casually and didn’t see anything unusual. These were all ordinary E-grade magical plants. Except for the Three-Scale Orchid and Vermilion Flame Grass, which had slight hemostatic effects, the others were all worthless magical plants.

“Before planting, make sure to read the planting methods in the book, as well as the attack patterns and weaknesses of these magical plants. Don’t plant them blindly,” Mo Yinqiu gave a few simple instructions and then went to the seed storage room to prepare the seeds.

A few minutes later, she came out carrying 10 small bags and tossed them to Qian Qi.

“Thank you, Teacher Mo,” Qian Qi carefully stored the seeds. Just as Mo Yinqiu thought Qian Qi would leave after achieving her goal, Qian Qi suddenly moved closer to her.

Her small nose sniffed slightly, and she pretended to be surprised, “Teacher Mo, I think I smell alcohol?”

Mo Yinqiu’s body stiffened. Although the management of the Magical Plant Department’s teachers was lax, the school rules clearly stated that teachers were not allowed to drink on campus.

“You’re mistaken,” Mo Yinqiu’s face showed no trace of panic. “Alright, take your seeds and leave.”

“Teacher Mo, you might not believe it…” Qian Qi hesitated.

Hearing this phrase again, Mo Yinqiu, for some reason, had a bad premonition.

“My nose is sometimes sensitive, sometimes not,” Qian Qi innocently looked toward the small table on the balcony. “If Teacher Mo is willing to give me one more Three-Scale Orchid seed, then my nose won’t be very sensitive today. But if Teacher Mo isn’t willing…”

She shook her head and sighed, looking regretful. “Then my nose will be very sensitive.”

Mo Yinqiu: …

Mo Yinqiu: ???

Mo Yinqiu was both angry and amused. “Student Qian Qi, are you threatening me?”

“No, no, of course not!” Qian Qi quickly waved her hands innocently. “I’ve just decided to turn over a new leaf and abide by the school rules. Teacher Mo surely hopes that I can reform and become a good person in the future, right?”

Seeing Qian Qi’s cheeky and shameless expression, Mo Yinqiu’s mouth twitched slightly.

Under normal circumstances, she might have already used her authority to counter-threaten her. After all, a teenage girl, no matter how notorious, couldn’t outwit an adult, could she?

But today’s Qian Qi was completely different from before. In the past, she was like a prickly stray cat—cautious and irritable. Now, she was more like a… cunning and shameless old fox?

Mo Yinqiu was very curious about Qian Qi’s sudden change.

Moreover, she didn’t quite trust Qian Qi and wanted to secretly figure out what Qian Qi planned to do with these seeds. So, after glaring at Qian Qi for a while, Mo Yinqiu finally walked into the storage room in her high heels and brought out another Three-Scale Orchid seed.

To prevent Qian Qi from pulling any more tricks and holding something over her, she pointed at the application form and said irritably, “Change the number of Three-Scale Orchids to 2. Under special circumstances, you can apply for one more seed.”

Qian Qi quickly responded with delight, “Yes, yes, yes.”

After leaving the office, Qian Qi couldn’t help but sigh, “Teacher Mo is really nice. I’ll definitely come to see her often in the future.”

The blue panel expressed disdain: 【I’m not a dog, but you’re really a dog.】

Qian Qi spent the afternoon reviewing textbooks, memorizing all the information available on these 10 types of magical plants.

The next morning, after a good night’s sleep, she got out of bed refreshed and shook Chen Miaomiao, who was sleeping across from her. “Miaomiao, wake up. It’s time for breakfast.”

Chen Miaomiao was startled awake. When she opened her eyes and saw Qian Qi’s face, her heart skipped a beat. She then said irritably, “I’m not eating!”

“Come on, food is essential. Skipping a meal will make you hungry,” Qian Qi kindly pulled her out of bed. “Eating early is good for your health.”

Chen Miaomiao’s strength was no match for Qian Qi’s. Plus, since Chen Tong hadn’t given her any new instructions, she didn’t dare provoke Qian Qi too much. Reluctantly, she got out of bed and started putting on her clothes.

Seeing this, Qian Qi smiled, changed into her already dry T-shirt, picked up the not-too-thick, not-too-thin “Magical Plantology” textbook, and headed to the cafeteria in her flip-flops.

Chen Miaomiao followed her unwillingly, her “fiery and resentful” gaze seemingly trying to pierce through Qian Qi.

【It’s not too late to decrypt for 70 Yuan~】

The blue panel shook frantically in front of Qian Qi, almost as if it wanted to reach out and snatch the last bit of money from her pocket.

Qian Qi ignored it and whistled at the cafeteria lady at counter No. 1. “Hey, beautiful~ Two tea eggs, please~”

Chen Miaomiao, standing beside her, looked at her with slight horror.

What the hell is this lunatic doing?!

“Stinky boy, who are you whistling at!” The cafeteria lady scolded with a laugh. But since Qian Qi had called her beautiful, she wasn’t really angry. “Two Yuan!”

Qian Qi grinned, “What are you talking about? I’m a girl!”

The cafeteria lady took a closer look and immediately felt embarrassed. “Oh my, my eyes must be failing me. Here, let me give you a bowl of soy milk to help you grow!”

Qian Qi was instantly moved to tears. “Thank you, auntie! You’re such a kind person!”

Carrying the two tea eggs and soy milk, Qian Qi turned to Chen Miaomiao and asked, puzzled, “Miaomiao? What are you spacing out for?”

Chen Miaomiao was confused. “What?”

“Pay up!” Qian Qi said as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Chen Miaomiao was speechless. Was Qian Qi becoming more shameless by the day? In the past, she would at most mooch off meals, but now she was outright asking her to pay?!

Seeing Chen Miaomiao not moving, Qian Qi immediately clutched the bandage on her neck. “Ouch, it hurts. When it hurts, my hands get itchy.”

Chen Miaomiao: …

Chen Miaomiao gritted her teeth and took out her student card to pay for the meal.

Qian Qi patted her shoulder with satisfaction, then turned and waved at her. “I’ve got something to do, so I’ll head out first. I have a class at 10. Let’s have lunch together after class, okay~”

Chen Miaomiao was shocked.

What? Who said I’d have lunch with her?!

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Qian Qi: Professor Mo, you might not believe it…

Mo Yinqiu: Enough! Shut up!

Qian Qi: (＞＜)☆