The King of Curses
Chapter 67 - 67 28 Destiny Favors Her_2

67: Chapter 28 Destiny Favors Her_2 67: Chapter 28 Destiny Favors Her_2 An Zhizhen thought this way, and now, she had the ability to turn ambition into reality.

However, during this process, she discovered a problem:

That was…

she was too lonely.

In An Zhizhen’s original plan, she never factored others in, including her own family; she was always alone.

This affected her mental health on one hand; on the other hand, those who exalt themselves above all others cannot discern right from wrong.

If she wanted to break this state, she must find someone she could open her heart to, share her secrets and ideals with, someone she could trust wholeheartedly…

But how to choose such a person?

Even An Zhizhen herself couldn’t come up with a satisfactory standard.

Until Cen Dongsheng appeared.

Even now, An Zhizhen felt this person seemed to have fallen from the sky.

At the very beginning, he seemed like a simple and kind young man, but she quickly and keenly sensed that he was approaching her while hiding some sort of secret.

Thus, she naturally put on a disguise, and the relationship between them gradually became familiar and close…

Until she could savor the sweet joy from this false relationship…

Then, An Zhizhen decided to set a trial, and watching him fight to protect her filled her heart with uncontrollable delight…

“You did very well, Dongsheng.”

In the dark corner of a hallway before dawn, there were only her and the unconscious young man.

An Zhizhen held the young man’s head in her arms, resting it on her knees.

Her eyelids drooped as she whispered in Cen Dongsheng’s ear.

“Really well, really…

exceeded my expectations, truly remarkable.”

Like a mother praising her child, her tone was filled with kindness; her slender fingers gently caressed his cheek.

But, would you be that person?

At that time, An Zhizhen still could not make up her mind.

Until he refused the blood contract medium, saying, “I believe the foundation of a partnership is equality.

If one side can completely control the master-slave relationship with the other, it can’t be considered equal,” then she finally confirmed—

Ah, it really was you.

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“…So, am I being kept?”

“Hehe, if you think of it that way, I gladly welcome it.

Let this elder sister take care of you for a lifetime!”

After Cen Dongsheng left, An Zhizhen stood at the office door, her eyes following the young man as he departed without blinking.

Not until his figure had completely vanished in the hallway did she reluctantly withdraw her gaze and turn back into the office.

Next, she turned on her phone.

To avoid anyone disturbing her while connecting with Dongsheng, An Zhizhen had specifically cut off all communication this morning.

As soon as she turned it on, several calls came in impatiently.

An Zhizhen opened messages and emails, replying to each systematically and calmly.

“Okay, I understand, I’ll check it tomorrow.

First, keep all the researchers under control…

Yes, find a reason to keep them in the institute for a day.

Don’t hold back at critical moments; I allow you to mobilize the security department, just don’t hurt them.

This is the first month the research institute was established, and rules need to be set.”

“Is there progress on your side?

Very good, I didn’t misjudge you, keep up the good work.

Serving me, you’ll get what you desire, be it money or fame…

Want to become a Curse Forbidden Master?

Hehe, it’s a cinch.”

“Have you made contact?

Hmm, I’ll go meet that intermediary gentleman.

Prepared for negotiations?

Intelligence is necessary; bargaining chips, not so much, that’s the least needed.”

…

Putting down her phone, An Zhizhen walked around the office, drew the heavy curtains to block out the sunlight, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became quiet.

With a flick, she turned on the vinyl record player, and as the classical music flowed, the woman sat in her office chair, closed her eyes, and gracefully folded her hands on her lap, even her resting posture was elegant.

She seemed to be resting her mind, but in reality, her brain was operating at high speed.

One pressing issue after another emerged in her mind, each was realistic and complex, and couldn’t be solved just by relying on the Curse Forbidden Art.

On one hand, her ability had an endurance limit, making it currently difficult to control large crowds for a prolonged period, and on the other hand…

some people, if left free, might generate more value than those willing to comply.

Countless people lived in this world, constructing a system to measure social value.

The responsibility of those in the upper ranks was to let them effectively play their abilities accordingly.

“The lab has completed its initial preparation, yet the talent pool is still far from sufficient.

Those educated, possessing the knowledge and experience to undertake research and experimental work, and who also have an in-depth understanding of cursing prohibitions and ghosts, and can engage in this work without prejudice…

such people are hard to find; for now, I still need to take the lead.”

“Contact with the government and professional institutions has already laid the groundwork…”

“Research on the ghost house phenomenon has just begun.

Since it involves space-time structures, it may even impact basic science…

Knowledge progress stems from sharing; we need to find a way for the cloistered ones to realize this.”

The companies and online forums An Zhizhen brought Cen Dongsheng to visit today, although part of her key agenda for expanding manpower, could be merely considered a “tip of the iceberg” in her overall preparations.

Since her ability awakened, she felt as if she’d anticipated this day since she was young, contemplating how to act once it arrived, and so she’s been executing her plan swiftly and methodically.

A large-scale plan, primarily aimed at constructing her power base, setting the groundwork for her ambition and dreams.

Before the opportune moment arrived, all was preparatory time for An Zhizhen to step onto the world stage.

The “Heavenly Leader” ability was too convenient, too powerful, but important was…

the current world still belonged to the ordinary.

Countless people lived each day in a daze, unaware of the undercurrents already stirring on the world’s other side.

Though Forbidden Masters couldn’t resist her power, they could still potentially sense her presence, but ordinary people were different.

Bureaucrats, the rich, elite…

these individuals who still grasped a wealth of social resources were the best entry points, insuperable.

This opportunity was brief; before the existing societal power relations and organizational structure were overthrown, An Zhizhen seized this lead and was rapidly expanding her influence and influence.

—She didn’t intend to hide any of this from Cen Dongsheng; all would be revealed in due time.

An Zhizhen eagerly anticipated seeing the surprised expression on Cen Dongsheng’s face, the respect mixed with trust in his gaze, hearing him call her “Sister Zhi Zhen,” all of which would bring her immense satisfaction.

This is what’s called an emotional value, yet due to her arrogance, the criteria of what she wanted were pretty demanding, attainable only by someone she recognized.

And…

Occasionally, Dongsheng would also express his views, insights as if perceiving the future—exactly what she currently needed.

Her thoughts paused, An Zhizhen finally opened her eyes.

She stood up, stretched her arms luxuriously, showcasing her graceful physique.

“Oh, I am quite busy indeed…

Is this the cost of aspiring to be a great figure?”

She looked toward the sun once more, a smile gracing her lips.

She couldn’t help but reach toward the sunlight, as if to hold that unattainable colossal star in her hand—

“Hmph-hmph…

hehehe…”

Recalling the agreement from last night and the conversation in the office just now, An Zhizhen couldn’t help but laugh.

“Really, ‘Special Grade Curse Prohibition’…

an existence of the same level as me?

I heard some intriguing things from Dongsheng again.”

Whether it was what Cen Dongsheng said inside the Ghost House or his understanding of ghosts and cursing prohibitions demonstrated in his articulation, it all benefited her greatly.

Not merely trivial reminders, the mystery-shrouded young man spoke with a foresight that seemed capable of predicting the future, holding vast value.

While others might not easily discern the secrets within, they were sufficient to provide the highly gifted woman a correct research direction.

This reaffirmed An Zhizhen’s belief that choosing him to be that person was indeed destiny.

This was the second time after awakening the “Heavenly Leader” ability that she couldn’t suppress such a thought—

Fate seemed to favor her.

“The future of this world is really something to look forward to…”