The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 268 - 267: Xiang Bin Stands Alone

Chapter 268: Chapter 267: Xiang Bin Stands Alone

Qu Tong scrolled through numerous comment sections and shared the sequence of events with Old Yuan to hear his opinion.

Old Yuan stroked his beard, looking inscrutable as he said, "To become a Pharmacist, one must possess spiritual power that is quite different from that of an ordinary person. I tend to believe that there might be sinister organizations looking to capture Pharmacists to conduct research on spiritual power. After all, such things happen frequently despite attempts to stop them."

It’s mentioned in the basics of the Pharmaceutical Department.

Only those with a softer spiritual power can create medicines, otherwise, it would repel the machinery designed to harness spiritual power.

There isn’t a clear-cut threshold for how gentle spiritual power should be, but generally speaking, among high-level Psychics, those with gentler spiritual power find it easier to awaken supportive Special Abilities.

"With your spiritual power being so unique, you need to be extra cautious," Old Yuan reminded her before retreating back into his laboratory.

Qu Tong rolled her hair by her ear and scoffed softly.

If anyone dared to study her spiritual power, she’d scatter their ashes to the wind.

Having stayed on Luyi Star for so long, Qu Tong began to prepare for her return to Capital Star.

Ke Jun, learning of her departure, came to her, wanting to take Xiaoguang back for a check-up.

As the year’s end approached, the people on Luyi Star could tell there was something different about Ke Jun. He spent all his time with Xiaoguang, cooking and playing games with him, showing a deep paternal affection.

Only Qu Tong knew what Ke Jun worried about. She didn’t make it hard for him and delegated some of her tasks to Xiang Bin.

Qu Tong patted Xiaoguang on the head and used her Special Ability to give his body a quick check, although she regretfully couldn’t diagnose genetic diseases.

Xiaoguang was now lively and even comforted Ke Jun in return, "Dad, don’t worry. I feel great, no pain or itching, just full of energy."

Having said that, Xiaoguang rolled up his sleeve to proudly show off the little muscles he had developed training with Uncle Tang.

Ke Jun laughed heartily, amused by Xiaoguang’s antics.

Xiang Bin accompanied Qu Tong, and her spacecraft just happened to have four seats.

Xiang Bin was en route to Milan Star to renew a contract on behalf of Ke Jun.

Qu Tong dropped Xiang Bin near the Mi Group headquarters before hurrying back to Capital Star.

Looking at the towering skyscrapers ahead, Xiang Bin felt exhilarated by his first venture into affairs beyond the farm. He had studied details online and consulted with Ke Jun.

He knew that his boss and the Mi Family’s daughter were on good terms, so the contract was unlikely to present any trouble—it was more an exercise for him.

With a feeling of gratitude and confidence, Xiang Bin straightened his newly bought suit and tie and strode toward the grand entrance of the Mi Group.

Before he could enter, a mocking voice rang out nearby, "Well, if it isn’t the worthless Xiang Bin?"

Qin Yu, accompanied by two of Xiang Bin’s other former roommates, stepped out to block his path.

The one who used to sleep above Xiang Bin moved forward and sized him up rudely, taunting with a sneer, "Not seen you for a year, ’Director’ Xiang, where have you ascended to now? Dressed up all fancy, your salary must be 4000 Star Coins, huh?"

Despite Xiang Bin’s suit being a tailored piece from the Mi Family worth at least 5000 Star Coins, his three mercenary former roommates chose to ignore that and continued to demean him with a scornful tone, "What’s a loser like you doing here? This is the Mi Group office building, not some place any salesman can just waltz into."

Xiang Bin didn’t get angry at their words but remained unusually calm.

He had always thought about a day when he could hold his head high, but now that he had reached such a level, he no longer had the interest to deal with them.

His life was good now; he didn’t need anyone else’s envy to feel happy.

His sister didn’t have to drink apple-flavored Nutrient Solution and could eat fresh apples instead. His mother didn’t have to mend old clothes and wear them throughout the seasons but could buy new ones. They had a large house to live in, where he could take a leisurely walk after dinner.

Looking back, he should thank them for their ostracism, which fueled him to risk it all and eventually led him to such a great boss.

Xiang Bin stood tall, confronting the three with a firm and authoritative voice, "Are you done talking? If so, step aside."

On Luyi Star, Xiang Bin managed many people and naturally exuded the aura of his everyday work, which subconsciously compelled his two roommates, who were used to nodding and bowing in front of Qin Yu, to step aside as he had ordered.

Xiang Bin paid no further attention to them and walked straight in.

Qin Yu never expected that the once quiet and seemingly incompetent Xiang Bin would now dare to speak to them so assertively. Seeing how his two lackeys reacted, his face promptly darkened.

The slower-witted lackey began to curse and make excuses for himself, "Tsh, he thinks he’s such a big shot now. Even Yu Ge has to wait outside for an appointment with the sales manager, let’s just wait for him to get thrown out."

"Right, let’s see how he tries to act all high and mighty later. Putting on a suit doesn’t make him a business elite," another chimed in.

Qin Yu’s mood lightened considerably, and the three of them found a good spot to watch the unfolding drama.

However, what they didn’t expect was soon after Xiang Bin approached the front desk, a female secretary arrived, beaming, to escort Xiang Bin inside.

The three onlookers were taken aback.

The person in the upper bunk had a moment of inspiration, "Yu Ge, isn’t the sales manager you have an appointment with also accompanied by a female assistant?"

Qin Yu realized in a flash, that must be it!

Then, rushing forward with his two companions, he confidently intercepted the secretary and Xiang Bin, "Assistant Fang, is there a mistake? We are the representatives from the Agricultural Institute."

The secretary displayed a professional, albeit forced, smile, "There’s no mistake. If the three of you have an appointment with Assistant Fang, please wait in the lobby."

Qin Yu had mistaken her identity, which left him feeling rather embarrassed.

The person from the upper bunk glanced at Xiang Bin, stepped forward to reveal the truth:

"Even if you’re not here for us, you must have made a mistake about his identity, haven’t you?"

The secretary, clearly hearing the mockery in his voice, would not let three nobodies bully their chairman’s honored guest.

With a disdainful glance at the three, she said contemptuously, "Indeed, Manager Xiang is the chief manager of Mu’an Vegetable and Fruit Shop, a position comparable to the general manager of the Agricultural Institute. He is certainly not someone lower-level employees like you could interact with."

After speaking, without waiting for the three to recover from their shock, she made a call, "Security, there are people offending our distinguished guest in the lobby. Mi Group no longer cooperates with the Agricultural Institute. Send someone to escort them out."

The secretary respectfully led Xiang Bin into the elevator.

The three were left standing there, unable to accept the reality for a long time.

"How is this possible? How could Xiang Bin have done so well for himself?"

Qin Yu felt incredibly aggrieved inside, his opportunity to prove himself had been directly ruined because of Xiang Bin.

The other two lackeys were also distorted with envy.

Security soon arrived, and the three could only reluctantly glance at the luxurious lobby of the Mi Group one last time before leaving indignantly.

Qin Yu was certain that Mu’an Vegetable and Fruit Shop was the Agricultural Institute’s archenemy and was convinced that Xiang Bin had screwed him over.

After leaving the building, they didn’t go far but waited outside.

Who would have thought that Xiang Bin would leave surrounded by bodyguards and secretaries, and even be personally escorted away by an aircraft?

The three gnashed their teeth in hatred, yet they could do nothing but seethe in impotent rage.

Sometimes, being utterly ignored is far more infuriating than any show of force.