Competing for Deliberative Authority! Upheaval at the Xie Residence!

"Won't you invite me in for a seat, Junior Brother?"

Liu Qingqing smiled faintly at Lu Ming, then looked curiously into his courtyard. Her movements were reserved, yet she seemed unable to quite contain herself.

This Liu Qingqing was quite good at putting on an act.

Lu Ming gripped the hilt at his waist. Sensing not the slightest ripple in Liu Qingqing's heart and seeing that her words did not match her thoughts, he said expressionlessly, "Senior Sister, I still need to cultivate."

Liu Qingqing said, "Diligent cultivation is right. In that regard, I am the same as you, Junior Brother. But sometimes, one must balance work and rest, lest one drill into a bull's horn.

"Junior Brother, I supported Lin Feng before. That was my mistake. I misjudged you.

"Only after seeing you today did I realize that Junior Brother is such an extraordinary and valiant man. To be honest, people like you are precisely those I admire and worship.

"To express my apology, I have already transferred one thousand contribution points to your account, as a small token of recompense.

"I came today for another matter, actually. Regarding deliberative authority, I wanted to give you a reminder."

As Liu Qingqing spoke, her temperament shifted from gentle to capable. Her gaze was intent as she stared at him, as though this matter were extremely important to him, which was why she had hurried here so urgently.

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Lu Ming had not expected Liu Qingqing to directly give him one thousand contribution points.

That was no small sum!

As the saying went, one did not strike a smiling face. Lu Ming was also somewhat interested in this so-called deliberative authority, so he stepped aside and said, "In that case, please come in, Senior Sister."

Liu Qingqing smiled. "I knew you