The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 84 - 83: Qu Tong Pays for the Entire Place

Chapter 84: Chapter 83: Qu Tong Pays for the Entire Place

After class, Qu Tong received a message from Butler Chi: "Is Madame planning to return and stay with His Highness today?"

His Highness?

Had Si Yuting come back?

She hadn’t seen anyone.

Qu Tong guessed that Si Yuting had told the butler that he would come to school to find her, but he left again due to official duties.

Out of the principle of maintaining a good marital relationship, Qu Tong replied, "Not returning, I’m a bit busy with coursework."

"Oh, okay then." Disappointment seeped through every word of the butler’s response.

Qu Tong helplessly laughed and turned off her light brain, ignoring Butler Chi who was eager for some ’ship teasing.’

She timed her arrival perfectly at the entrance of the teaching building for their gathering.

Xu An’s team, including her, was comprised of 13 people with members from both the first and second year.

The team was led by Liu Hang, a second-year student as the captain, and Song Ke as the vice-captain.

Previously, Liu Hang only notified them that an additional member was joining the team but did not disclose who it was.

This assembly served not only as a rally before departure but also to introduce Qu Tong to everyone.

Song Ke stood on the far right, waving friendly at Qu Tong, who nodded with a smile in response.

Liu Hang briefly introduced Qu Tong, mainly mentioning her status as a freshman from the Pharmaceutical Department while omitting some sensitive key information.

Qu Tong quietly stood next to Song Ke, allowing everyone to size her up.

Qu Tong’s demeanor had changed a lot compared to before, and unless someone paid special attention, they wouldn’t normally associate her with Si Yuting’s wife.

Someone in the team asked, "What level is the constitution of our new teammate?"

Liu Hang answered for Qu Tong, "Qu Tong’s rank is relatively low, so please take extra care of her during the mission."

Since Liu Hang didn’t mention a specific level, it must be really low, possibly even below C-rank.

Immediately, dissatisfaction arose within the team. A muscular, dark-skinned man raised his hand and spoke out bluntly:

"With Liuluo Star being so dangerous, why do we have to bring along a drag?"

Xu An wanted to approach Qu Tong but was preempted by Song Ke, who quietly offered an explanation.

Xu An gratefully smiled at Song Ke, who turned his head away, refusing to meet his gaze.

The muscular man was Chen Dahuo, like Liu Hang, a second-year student with comparable strength; the only difference was that Liu Hang ranked S, while Chen Dahuo ranked S-minus.

A girl about the same height as Qu Tong also spoke up:

"We already have a pharmacist in the team, why bring in another one?"

Others nodded, expressing their dissatisfaction or confusion.

"Qu Tong is not a drag, and since she has joined our team, we are all teammates and must help and support each other, not engage in internal fighting," Liu Hang tried to mediate.

This made the situation even worse, as more voices of discontent followed.

Liu Hang glanced cautiously at Qu Tong, who had been quiet all along, her lips curled into a faint smile.

Liu Hang frowned, not expecting his authority to be so ineffective, not even allowing him to finish speaking.

"I am the team leader, and I have considered it thoroughly before agreeing to let Qu Tong join my team. If any of you are dissatisfied, you can leave now."

The team fell silent for a moment before Chen Dahuo quickly raised his hand.

"I’m out!" Chen Dahuo said assertively, glancing disdainfully at Qu Tong, "I have no interest in letting trash benefit. Has the team leader become conceited from leading twice? Be careful, or your indulgence might drag the whole team down."

Xu An’s face immediately darkened.

Liu Hang’s face was grave, though it remained calm as he spoke up again, "Who else? Come forward together."

After Chen Dahuo’s speech, there was unease among the team members.

There was a rustling sound, and another person moved aside.

Then the third, and the fourth, even the members of the Pharmaceutical Department had left, standing with the muscular black man.

Chen Dahuo looked provocatively at Liu Hang and shouted, "Why don’t we call a few more people and form a new team? It would definitely be better than their trash-picking squad."

"I think that’s a good idea, we’ll follow Brother Dahuo," someone chimed in.

Liu Hang sneered disdainfully, but in his heart, he could already imagine the sweet satisfaction as they got their comeuppance.

Liu Hang clapped his hands with a smack, continuing the words he hadn’t finished earlier, "Alright, alright. Thank you all for your trust in me up to this point. I’ve said that if Liu Hang leads the team, I will certainly consider the entire team’s well-being."

"Although Qu Tong is not as strong as us, she has her own self-defense weapons; you don’t need to worry too much."

"In addition, Qu Tong will provide all the Nutrient Solution and Energy Liquid for our mission. If someone has a Mental Outburst along the way, she will also supply the needed Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion, so you don’t have to worry about overusing your spiritual power on this mission."

"Wow!" The team members were suddenly unsettled, their eyes widening as they looked at Qu Tong.

Even Energy Liquid!

And Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion as well.

You have to know that most of our team members are A-rank, and it’s not their first Mental Outburst; they might need mid-grade Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion.

The market price for mid-grade Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion is 200,000 Star Coins, and even off-brand ones can’t be too much cheaper.

"Don’t rush," Liu Hang said with satisfaction at his teammates’ reactions, putting up his hand to calm them down. He struggled to resist the urge to show off and slowly said, "The Nutrient Solution provided by Qu Tong are all high-grade, truly a steal for you all. Oh, and there’s also a chance to get a daily serving of Energy Fruit."

This last point was something Liu Hang had secured through negotiation.

Everyone nearly dropped their jaws in shock.

Oh my God!

This wasn’t like going on a mission; it felt like heading off to enjoy luxuries!

If every mission had such good benefits, they would prefer to be on missions every day.

Meanwhile, Chen Dahuo, whose face was already dark, now turned a succession of black and red, quite the spectacle.

The few behind him were so green with envy and frustration that they reddened, deeply regretting their decision.

Chen Dahuo glared furiously at Liu Hang, "Liu Hang, you little punk, you’re doing this on purpose to target me, aren’t you?"

Liu Hang rolled his eyes and retorted unkindly, "Leaving the team was your own choice; what does it have to do with me? Why would I deliberately target you? You think too highly of yourself."

"You!" Chen Dahuo, pointing at Liu Hang, was livid.

With a furious swing of his arm, he stormed off.

The other four, seeing Chen Dahuo leave, also had no face to stay, and sheepishly left.

Only the girl from the Pharmaceutical Department hesitated, walking up to Liu Hang as if she had made up her mind and spoke in a soft voice, "Hang, I just acted impulsively. We’ve teamed up so many times; can you forgive me this once and let me continue the mission with you?"

"We already have one Pharmacist in our team; we don’t need another," Liu Hang mercilessly blocked her with her own words.

The girl was choked up, her face flushed with agitation, and all she could do was glare maliciously at Qu Tong before scampering away.

Only those who stayed had looks of joy, thankful for their steadfastness just moments ago.

Xu An felt a twinge of pain for her sister’s Star Coins, yet she couldn’t say anything.

However, seeing her sister footing the bill for everything, she must have a sizable savings.

But only Qu Tong knew that she barely had two Star Coins left in her account.