Shen Hai seemed not to have expected that these people, who had already received Qin Manjiang's "backup eligibility," would voluntarily give it up.
He smiled coldly, all but writing "a bunch of idiots" across his face.
"Mr. Qin, there's no friendship between us, only an exchange."
He ignored everyone else completely and spoke only to Qin Manjiang. "I told you, I wanted a promise from you."
"And you clearly answered that you could give me one."
"This is a fair trade, not some vague, intangible sentiment. I've already put my bargaining chip on the table. Now it's your turn."
Although Shen Hai's face was slightly flushed from drinking, the alcohol had not taken control of his thoughts or actions. He stood before Qin Manjiang and spoke bluntly.
Qin Manjiang looked at him and nodded. "All right."
"Qin Manjiang!" Zhong Xueran stepped forward to stop him, but Yu Ruoli grabbed her.
"Let go of me... he's falling for it!" Zhong Xueran struggled briefly.
Yu Ruoli said nothing, only looking at her quietly.
Of course Zhong Xueran knew she could not stop Qin Manjiang. After all, [Pupil Realm] was in his hands. It was his Permanent Item. As long as he did not change his mind, he could create a backup of Shen Hai at any time. She could not stop him.
She simply could not stomach it-the way Shen Hai had achieved his goal.
But once Qin Manjiang firmly said "all right," everyone except Zhong Xueran fell silent.
Ultimately, this was Qin Manjiang's own business.
Besides, from the moment Shen Hai entered, there really had been nothing seriously wrong with anything he said. There had been no threats, misdirection, exploitation, or traps.
He had simply laid out his terms and negotiated with Qin Manjiang, openly throughout.
Even if it was difficult