Using this Miraculous Item to compete with others over age was sure to work.
[Cuteness Halo]: Cuteness is justice! Curses are also blessings!
"So, you've decided to accept this Miraculous Item?" Chen Li looked at Feiying, who was clutching the halo and refusing to let go, and confirmed one last time.
Feiying nodded repeatedly, nearly nodding her head right off.
But in the next moment, the excited Feiying suddenly felt a chill run down her back.
Feiying keenly sensed an exceedingly resentful gaze.
She hurriedly turned around, only to see Pearl standing there with a calm expression, as poised as ever. That feeling of being watched by a bitter, resentful woman seemed as though it had merely been an illusion.
"If you want to use this Miraculous Item too, Strategist, it's not impossible. But I'm worried you'll regress yourself into an AI artist... When that happens, it'll be hard to say whether you'll be artificial intelligent machinery or artificial stupidity." This time, Chen Li no longer ignored the emotional irregularity of his chief strategist and turned to look at Pearl.
Hearing Chen Li's warning, Pearl's processing briefly stalled before she swiftly made the decision best suited to the current situation.
"Congratulations, Miss Feiying, on obtaining such a Miraculous Item to accompany you. I trust that your journey ahead will surely become much easier." Pearl turned toward Feiying and gave a slight nod.
Although her tone was perfectly appropriate, Feiying somehow felt that this "congratulations" was mixed with complicated emotions that were difficult to put into words.
"Good. This Miraculous Item is yours for the time being. Perform well, and don't disappoint me." Chen Li patted Feiying on the shoulder.
[ Ding! Crystals +146 ]
Hearing that familiar notification, Chen Li became even more satisfied.
See? He'd said this Miraculous Item