Negotiations

"That's Hongdou's agent, Liu Qingqing's mother, the woman you call Auntie Liu."

This was completely unexpected for Si Ming, who couldn't hide his surprise. "No way, Auntie Liu is actually willing to switch jobs to a small company?"

In his memory, Auntie Liu was a very career-oriented and strong woman who wouldn't act on emotion. He couldn't imagine that she would choose to give up her original job and switch to a new company that had nothing.

"In her original position, no matter how well she performed, she was still just working for someone else. But the offer I made to her was the position of president and 30% of the company's shares. Including her investment, she would hold 45% of the shares and could set the company's policies according to her own wishes. Going from an employee to a boss is an offer that any ambitious and capable person cannot refuse."

Si Ming could only say, "You really know how to use what's readily available."

"Since there's a suitable partner right here, why look elsewhere? I've seen Auntie Liu's abilities; she's indeed very reliable. At least in the entertainment industry, no one I know is more capable than her. So, she provides the effort, and I provide the funding and connections. It's the best cooperation plan, where both sides get what they need. It also solves your previous concern about my lack of energy."

Si Ming sighed, "I'm increasingly convinced that you've set the wrong goals in life. If you had focused on the financial sector, you could have become a remarkable business tycoon."

In particular, Yu Shuying's mind-reading ability is incredibly useful in business negotiations. After all, there are very few martial arts masters in this field, and those with insufficient cultivation cannot shield themselves from Mind-Reading Technique. Even if Yu Shuying can only read scattered thoughts and emotions, it is enough for her to deduce the other party's trump card.

"Hmph, I have no interest in things I already know the outcome of. If success is guaranteed, isn't there no challenge at all? Life would be too boring."

Upon hearing this, Si Ming couldn't help but grumble inwardly. He wondered who it was back then who had lost all hope and become so arrogant, forgetting their impoverished days as a "salted fish" after having dreams. This was a complete betrayal of the "salted fish" spirit.

Suddenly, he felt a kick to his shin. Turning around, Si Ming saw Yu Shuying glaring at him angrily with a flushed face. He immediately realized that she had overheard his thoughts.

"Hey, you promised not to use Mind-Reading Technique on your companions, why did you break your promise?"

"You broke your promise first. You clearly promised to forget about these things, but you went back on your word. You call yourself a man? You can't even keep your promises."

"I was just thinking it in my head, I didn't tell anyone."

"Even thinking about it isn't enough, you need to forget about it now!"

"The human brain isn't a notebook where you can just erase the writing with an eraser. Memories aren't something you can simply forget."

"Then let me help you forget. I just happened to have a bottle of Water of the River of Forgetfulness. Drinking it will guarantee that you'll forget everything completely."

"This thing sounds dangerous just from its name. What if it makes me forget memories I shouldn't have? Besides, you broke your promise first. How could you know I was thinking about this without Mind-Reading Technique?"

"If you don't want to think about this, why would I use Mind-Reading Technique?"

"You're cheating! Logically speaking, even if I didn't want this, you could still use your Mind-Reading Technique to spy on my thoughts, you just wouldn't reveal it."

Unable to deny it any longer, Yu Shuying simply resorted to unreasonable arguments. "So what if I break my promise? A real man keeps his word. I'm not a man, so what's the big deal if I break my promise occasionally?"

That's a double standard!

"What's wrong with double standards? People who advocate for gender equality are the ones with problems. Our bodies are all different, yet we insist on demanding that our functions be the same. Isn't that forcing prostitutes to reform?"

The two were arguing fiercely when suddenly a loud shout came from the stage not far away, as if everyone was screaming at the top of their lungs. The sound seemed to turn into shockwaves, spreading outwards in waves.

Could it be that a wanted criminal has shown up?

Si Ming hurriedly looked in the direction of the sound, his True Qi concentrated in his eyes, easily traversing hundreds of meters to lock onto the target. He then realized that he had been overthinking it; it was just another band coming on stage. However, compared to other grassroots bands that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, this one seemed to be much more famous, belonging to the top stars in the amateur world.

"Heaven-Overturning! Heaven-Overturning! Heaven-Overturning!"

Thousands of people raised their hands and chanted the same slogans in a fervent tone, making it look like a military parade; the scene was spectacular.

"This band's name is 'Heaven-Overturning'? That's a strange name. Hmm, that lead singer looks familiar."

The band has four members. The lead singer is a short-haired woman wearing a crow mask. She wears a tight-fitting vest that shows off her perfect curves and reveals her slender waist. Her waist is very toned and free of any loose fat, and you can vaguely see her abs. This is clearly evidenced by her toned and elastic forearms, which are full of muscle. She wears shorts that reveal her two long, white legs, which are particularly eye-catching.

Yu Shuying asked suspiciously, "You look familiar even with a mask on?"

"Her figure looks familiar, but I can't quite place who she resembles. Tsk, why doesn't she take off her mask? Speaking of which, none of the other three wear masks, she's the only one. What's going on?"

"Obviously, it's not a problem with the band's clothing style, but rather that they felt the lead singer revealing her true face would cause trouble. Judging from her appearance, we can rule out the possibility that she's too ugly; people who are good at sports are generally not ugly. The remaining possibility is her background. For example, she might come from a very conservative large Lineage, and she might be a young lady from a wealthy family, so her elders don't allow her to show her face in public, and she can only make an appearance in this way," Yu Shuying casually guessed.

Then the music started, Heaven-Overturning Band began their performance. The lead singer was clearly a woman, but her voice was loud, powerful, and penetrating, showcasing her impressive singing skills.

The Heaven-Overturning Band's level can be described as excellent. Although not top-notch, it is undoubtedly the highest level in the amateur music scene. Especially with the "noise" of other bands as a backdrop, it sounds like heavenly music to everyone at this moment. At least Si Ming thinks it is acceptable.

Just as Si Ming was recalling that feeling of familiarity, Yu Shuying suddenly said, "I've found that wanted criminal!"

Chapter 432 Negotiation

"In the lower left corner of the stage, wearing a yellow baseball cap and a vest with a skull pattern, he is the wanted criminal you are looking for."

Following Yu Shuying's directions, Si Ming easily found his target in the crowd. However, judging from her appearance, she was clearly a woman. Although her chest was not full, she had obvious curves. Just as he was about to ask a question, he suddenly remembered that the wanted criminal's file included the description of "proficient in disguise," and he was relieved.

"He's actually a cross-dressing master! I thought his disguise skills were just about changing his appearance, but I didn't expect he could even disguise his gender. No wonder the Mohist Knight Guard couldn't catch him after chasing him for so long."

The other party's disguise skills were quite superb. You couldn't even see any trace of makeup on his face, but anyone who looked at him would think he was a pretty young girl. This level far surpassed the cosplay that Si Ming had seen in his previous life. Without photo editing and makeup, many real girls wouldn't be able to show their faces, let alone cross-dressers.

Compared to changing one's appearance, changing one's figure is much easier. Wearing a padded bra can make even a flat-chested woman like Yu Shuying appear two sizes larger. Only a seasoned womanizer could tell the difference.

Thinking of this, Si Ming glanced cautiously at Yu Shuying. She hadn't kicked him, so it seemed she was keeping her promise and wouldn't use Mind-Reading Technique anymore.

However, just as he calmed down, he was pinched hard on the soft flesh of his waist.

"Let me clarify beforehand, I didn't use Mind-Reading Technique; it's just that your actions prove you were thinking about things you felt guilty towards me," Yu Shuying added.

Si Ming grinned. He knew he was in the wrong first, so he had to admit defeat. He then got back to the main point and asked, "What's this guy thinking right now?"

"I don't know. His cultivation level is beyond my ability to read specific thoughts. I was able to spot him in the crowd simply because he exuded a strong sense of tension and unease. Although outwardly he seemed no different from those loud and boisterous fools around him, in my eyes he shone like the sun and stars."

"In other words, he hasn't thought about kidnapping hostages yet. As long as we can knock him out of the fight with one punch before he realizes what's happening..."

As they were talking, Si Ming noticed that the other person was looking around in a panic, as if searching for something, clearly sensing danger instinctively.

Yu Shuying reminded him, "Quickly shift your gaze and stop staring at the target. He's on edge right now; he'll sense even the slightest glance."