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Chapter 21: Qin Xiaoxue Gets Tricked? Successful Breeding!
Chapter 21: Qin Xiaoxue Gets Tricked? Successful Breeding!
At the Beastmaster Association Headquarters, the same office was bustling with additional occupants. Qin Xiaoxue, rushing in from the suburbs, opened the door, her brows slightly raised as she scanned the room. Aside from her grandfather, two familiar yet not-so-close individuals were present.
"Xiaoxue is back," Qin Erlong said with a smile, standing up. Xiaoxue nodded, her expression indifferent and cold, glancing at the other two in the room.
One was an elderly bald man, seemingly of similar age to Erlong, and the other, a middle-aged man in his thirties, exuding a sycophantic smile.
The middle-aged man spoke up, addressing Xiaoxue, who had taken a seat, "Miss Qin, I'm truly sorry about the previous matter. On behalf of the Wolf Den Breeding Base, I, Sun Chaoju, apologize. I've brought the breeding fees as promised. Additionally, if you don't mind, the Wolf Den is willing to offer you a free second attempt at breeding 'Accelerated Casting' whenever you're ready."
Xiaoxue frowned slightly, turning her gaze to Erlong.
The bald elder quickly waved his hand, "It's not me, it's President Liu. After hearing about the incident, he called me over. He knew you were coming, so he hurriedly brought me along."
The bald elder, standing beside them, smiled and said, "Xiaoxue, blame me for this. Last time, your grandfather didn't mention who was going to breed, and you didn't bring it up either. It's understandable that Sun was a bit careless. But rest assured, this time I'll personally guarantee it, and there won't be any issues. If..."
Xiaoxue, having heard enough, interrupted and turned to her grandfather, "Grandpa, any news about what I asked you over the phone?"
The bald elder's face turned awkward, but he didn't continue.
Erlong coughed lightly, "That's right, it's Dong Muchun, the Chairman of Cloud Heaven Group. Her background is not simple. Why are you inquiring about her?"
Xiaoxue's brows furrowed, but she didn't respond to her grandfather.
Cloud Heaven Group? Not only in Linzhou City, but also in Jianghai Province and even the Dragon Kingdom, they held significant influence. What connection could such a prominent figure have with that smelly brat? Although Xiaoxue was carefree, the environment she grew up in couldn't be ignored.
However, with others present, Xiaoxue couldn't ask further questions. She frowned at the sycophantic Sun Chaoju, her impatience evident, "Keep the money, we were clear about it when we signed the contract, and I don't need it.
As for breeding at your place again, forget it. I've found the breeding base for my Timberwolf, so you don't need to trouble yourselves."
The bald elder quickly smiled, "Xiaoxue, you're talking about the Heartwood Breeding Base in the suburbs, right? Your grandfather mentioned it. This base has been around for a long time, initially breeding under the Heartwood banner.
But in decades, only a few have appeared, and they were all contracted pups. There's never been a successful breeding of 'Heart of Wood'. Xiaoxue, don't let those scoundrels deceive you!"
Xiaoxue glared at her grandfather, then at the bald man with his forced smile, her brows furrowing, "Do I look like someone who's easily fooled?"
The bald man's smile froze, his face turning awkward.
Erlong spoke up, "Xiaoxue, why are you talking to President Liu like that? He's only looking out for your best interests."
Looking out for her best interests?
In the end, it all came down to her identity.
Qin Xiaoxue felt a bit disgusted as she thought about it. Dealing with businessmen who treated pet beast breeding purely as a business transaction and socializing with influential figures was truly uninteresting.
If given the choice, Qin Xiaoxue even missed the pungent yet familiar scent of wolf droppings that seemed to cling to Su Ping.
At least, that boy seemed genuinely passionate and enthusiastic about pet beast cultivation.
Furthermore, she didn't even know if she had been deceived or not.
Not to mention, just by looking at how much fatter Wood had become over the past few days, it was evident that the boy had spent quite a lot on food expenses.
The contract was right there; if the cultivation failed, she wouldn't have to pay a single cent for all the materials and costs of the Heart of Wood.
What could she possibly be deceived about? On the other hand, the man in front of her had been scammed out of three million if it weren't for knowing her identity.
However, she didn't need to explain anything to them. After all, Su Ping hadn't finished the cultivation yet, and her Wood still hadn't learned the 'Heart of Wood,' so there was no point in trying to convince them.
But her silence made the two men beside her more eager. Sun Chaoju quickly spoke up:
"Yes, Miss Qin, I've also looked into it. That Heart of Wood Pet Beast Breeding Base, the previous owner left Linzhou, and now it's just a newly graduated kid."
"A newly graduated kid, what could he possibly know? He probably doesn't even understand some basic breeding knowledge."
Qin Xiaoxue's eyebrows furrowed again:
"I've only graduated a few years ago too, Mr. Sun, you're looking down on people."
Sun Chaoju's face was full of flattery:
"How can Miss Qin be compared to ordinary people? You're a top student from the Demon Capital Academy, and you're also Chairman Qin's granddaughter..."
"Yes, Xiaoxue, if someone can cultivate the Heart of Wood from a Forest Wolf with a success rate of over 30%, I'll personally award them the certificate of a Junior Breeder.
If it's over 50%, I'll personally give them the certificate of an Intermediate Breeder. If it's even higher, they'll be the main representative of Linzhou at the next Breeder Conference..."
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. As for what I asked you over the phone earlier, let me know when you have time."
After greeting her grandfather, Qin Xiaoxue interrupted the group and stood up impatiently.
However, at that moment, a crisp ringtone sounded.
It wasn't a phone call, but a text message on Qin Xiaoxue's phone.
Not many people knew Qin Xiaoxue's private number, and those who could send her messages were obviously well-informed.
But when Qin Xiaoxue took out her phone, she paused.
"Xiaoxue, what's wrong?"
Seeing his granddaughter's sudden halt, Qin Erlong felt a bit helpless. His granddaughter was excellent in every way, with talent, knowledge, and beauty.
In short, she wasn't interested in social etiquette or didn't bother to study it.
Just like her grandmother.
However, in response to Qin Erlong's question, Qin Xiaoxue's expression became extremely vivid and peculiar. She glanced at the Breeder Association's President Liu and Sun Chaoju, the certified Intermediate Breeder from the Wolf Den Breeding Base, and said with disbelief:
"Su Ping said that Wood's training and cultivation are complete, and he wants me to go and see."
Upon hearing this, the entire office fell silent.
"That's impossible!"
(End of Chapter)
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