Ye Changqing walked out of the conference room, clutching his chest as he went. Vice Principal Wei followed behind him, his face full of worry and concern. "Principal, are you all right?"
"Nothing will happen to me for now."
Ye Changqing gave a bitter laugh, took a somewhat faded piece of Top-Grade Star Soul Jade from his ring, and held it in his hand, circulating his cultivation to absorb its energy.
His complexion visibly improved.
With a bitter smile, he said, "At least I still have a little stock left. I'll be all right in the short term."
Vice Principal Wei said with concern, "I sent people out long ago to search everywhere for Top-Grade Star Soul Jade. We should hear some good news soon. Principal, you must hold on. How much do you have left? I'll hurry them along."
Ye Changqing said, "There's still quite a bit, but I have to use it sparingly... I have fewer than three hundred pieces left."
Vice Principal Wei said, "Use as much as you need. The last time they sent word, they said they already had a lead. I'll go back and press them again right now."
With that, he took his leave, his expression grave.
Only after he returned to his own office did Vice Principal Wei reveal the smile of someone whose scheme had succeeded.
Fewer than three hundred pieces?
Heh heh... like hell I believe you!
If you can fucking produce thirty pieces right now, I'll kill myself on the spot for you to see!
Who do you think you're fooling?
"Boss, are we just going to let this go?" Xiang Kuangren looked at Ye Changqing, his hairy face flushed bright red.
"...You still have something in mind?!"
Ye Changqing looked at Xiang Kuangren and frowned. "You