"Indeed..."
As it turned out, Liu Shuang didn't have an overinflated sense of pride.
In response to Fu Qian's question, she quickly realized that her limitations actually gave her an advantage, and accepted it without hesitation.
"Should we try again?"
The next moment, she pointed at the headband in Fu Qian's hand.
"Can you keep going?"
Fu Qian glanced at her.
"It does take a certain amount of energy, but after resting for a while, I should be able to keep it up for another minute."
Ji Liushuang was quite certain.
"That's because the 'should be able to' part is the safety margin built into the procedure."
Fu Qian shook his head and pointed toward the darkening sky outside.
"Pushing things to their limits is one of the major causes of lab accidents. And just look at the time."
"Since the project has achieved a milestone, it's time to celebrate."
"Bring your things. I know a nice place."
Wait, what... We're already celebrating?
Ji Liushuang clearly hadn't expected the project to be so simple.
As she stood there in surprise, Fu Qian was already getting up. He fiddled with the headband, casually put it on, and muttered under his breath,
"For a saintess, the design is a bit plain."
"Good."
Having heard Fu Qian's muttering, Ji Liushuang broke into a smile at his approval. She stood up and carefully put away her wages.
The lab was in a rather remote location, and by the time the two of them made their way out, night had fallen.
Even though she'd spent the entire day there, Ji Liushuang kept an unhurried pace, enjoying the evening of their celebration.
"When I went home this time, they decided to put me in charge of the Gospel Group."
As they walked side by side,