Chapter 80 The Knowledge Chen Baiqing Learned
Inside the side hall.
Jiang Zhiming, who possessed the "Skilled in Social Maneuvering" tag, now had a face like a spring breeze, his expression as if he had met a soulmate.
He never expected that a true disciple from the Tianyan Sect could speak so pleasantly.
"Brother Jiang! I truly feel as if we've known each other for years!" Chu Xingchen said with a sincere expression, "Just from this brief conversation with you, I feel that with your talent, it's truly a waste for you to be in the Qingfeng Sect!"
Jiang Zhiming gently waved his hand, his expression serious:
"To receive the sect master's nurturing and be given an elder position is already an exceptional promotion. As for anything else, I dare not think further."
"Truly worthy of Brother Jiang! Your integrity is noble!" Chu Xingchen said with an admiring expression, "It's just a pity that I met you too late."
Jiang Zhiming's expression was joyful, but he humbly waved his hand again.
The sense of accomplishment gained from being praised by different people varies.
If a starving beggar on the street praised you as a talented person who would surely become a powerful figure in the future, you would probably suspect he was just saying that to get some money from you.
But if a business magnate, with a sincere face, told a penniless you that he regretted not meeting you sooner and that you would surely carve out a path for yourself.
You would only think—he's so right!
The emotional value provided by different people is not the same. Chu Xingchen, this Tianyan Sect true disciple who could make the Qingfeng Sect's sect master suffer, was like that business magnate in Jiang Zhiming's eyes.
Chen Baiqing sat beside Chu Xingchen, listening to the two of them praising each other. She looked carefully at her own master.
Then she nodded in sudden realization.
So that's how it is... speaking pleasantly can faster promote relationships with others.
Chu Xchen nodded lightly, then said sincerely:
"Since Brother Jiang treats me as a gentleman, then I will also be frank."
Hearing this, Jiang Zhiming's expression became serious: "Please speak directly, Brother Chu."
"This time, I mainly came to supervise the construction matters of the Qingfeng Sect. After all, this matter..."
Chu Xingchen didn't finish speaking, just gave Jiang Zhiming a "you know what I mean" look, giving him the opportunity to fill in the blanks himself.
Jiang Zhiming also showed a look of understanding, sighed, and said directly:
"I am a newly appointed Reception Elder. I have no authority over this matter. All I can do for Brother Chu is to introduce you to someone."
"Hey, Brother Jiang." Chu Xingchen said with a serious expression, "I naturally won't make things difficult for you. Just an introduction or two, to let me understand the ways and not act like a headless fly, will be enough."
"As for other matters, I will handle them myself. How could I let Brother Jiang be the villain?"
As Chu Xingchen spoke, he seemed to have realized something, and said with an indignant tone:
"Brother Jiang, why do you doubt that I would put you in a difficult position? Is the affection between us like that?! Or does Brother Jiang think of me, Chu, as something?"
Facing Chu Xingchen's combo of moves, Jiang Zhiming stared dumbfounded at Chu Xingchen's disappointed gaze.
Didn't I just state a plain truth in a calm tone?
How did you twist it to this?
After being dumbfounded for a moment, Jiang Zhiming quickly cupped his hands and explained:
"I absolutely had no such intention. Please rest assured, brother!"
"Truly?"
"Naturally, it's true."
Chu Xchen's expression eased, and he nodded lightly: "Then I misunderstood Brother Jiang."
When a person refuses you, give them immense pressure. When they accept, give them a small sweet date.
After a few times, when they make their choice each time, they will naturally lean towards acceptance.
After all, people are inertial and always lean towards the easier option.
A simple psychological suggestion was planted in Jiang Zhiming's heart.
Chen Baiqing looked at her master with a confused gaze, then glanced at Jiang Zhiming who had breathed a sigh of relief.
She nodded in understanding again.
So this is what master wanted to tell me...
I've learned it, I've learned it.
Next.
Jiang Zhiming led Chu Xingchen to meet Elder Wang, who was in charge of the sect's financial management.
With the atmosphere fostered by Jiang Zhiming, the three of them had a rather enjoyable conversation.
Elder Wang also assured that he would pay close attention to the quality issue.
Chu Xingchen didn't say much on this matter, and after a brief exchange of pleasantries, it was concluded.
This also made Jiang Zhiming heave a huge sigh of relief.
Afterwards, Jiang Zhiming led Chu Xingchen on a brief tour, and they parted with smiles and laughter.
At the mountain gate of the Qingfeng Sect.
Chu Xingchen cupped his hands and said: "Meeting Brother Jiang today is my greatest gain from coming to the Qingfeng Sect!"
Jiang Zhiming also looked emotional: "Getting to know Brother Chu is my greatest honor. Just thinking of parting with you, Brother Chu, my heart feels heavy."
Chu Xingchen nodded movedly and said:
"There's no need for that. I will come again tomorrow."
"Ah?"
"Hmm?" Chu Xingchen looked over with a questioning gaze, "Does Brother Jiang not welcome me?"
Jiang Zhiming quickly shook his head: "Of course not. Tomorrow, I will surely roll out the welcome mat for Brother Chu!"
Hearing this, Chu Xingchen nodded in satisfaction, cupped his hands again, then turned and left, holding Chen Baiqing's hand.
Watching Chu Xingchen's rapidly departing back, Jiang Zhiming let out a long sigh.
Although Chu Xingchen was reasonable and his words were as pleasant as a spring breeze, occasionally...
Forget it, no one is perfect. At least there were no mishaps today.
This position of Reception Elder should be secure.
Jiang Zhiming, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, turned around only to see the Qingfeng Sect's sect master standing not far away, staring at him with a profound gaze.
Those eyes seemed to be speaking.
Little Jiang ah—shouldn't you be explaining yourself?
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Chu Xingchen led Chen Baiqing back, asking at the same time:
"Classmate Baiqing, what did you learn today?"
Chen Baiqing pondered for a moment, then said with a firm tone:
"One should be two-faced, saying one thing to someone's face and another behind their back."
Chu Xingchen asked with a surprised tone: "How did you see that?!"
Chen Baiqing raised her little head, struggled for a moment, and then answered truthfully:
"Not long after Master left, you cursed Elder Jiang as an idiot who was easy to fool."
Chu Xingchen took a deep breath and continued to ask:
"Then forget that sentence just now. What else did you learn?"
"That bullying fools doesn't require a psychological burden?"
Chu Xchen was speechless, but looking down at Chen Baiqing's innocent little eyes, he couldn't bear to scold her.
"You learned well, but these are not what your master wanted to teach you..."
Hearing this, Chen Baiqing nodded heavily and asked with a serious tone;
"Then what was Master planning to teach me today?"
"To teach you to think thrice before acting, to be careful of those who are two-faced, and that one must be guarded against others!"
Hearing this, Chen Baiqing nodded in realization again, then said with an innocent tone:
"Then Master, isn't this the negative example that Senior Sister talked about?"
"...Today, Master taught you nothing, and you learned nothing today. Forget everything that happened today."
Chu Xingchen gave up decisively and headed straight for the new sect location.
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"Um..." Li Yingling looked at the blueprint before her, unable to hide her worry as she said, "Junior Brother, Master won't lead Junior Sister astray, will he?"
Li Xingtian carefully measured the land, then opened his mouth and said:
"Master naturally won't. Even Master has his limits."
As the two were talking, a surprised female voice came over.
"Sister Yingling?!"
Li Yingling turned around with a confused gaze, only to see Ning Qianqian, dressed in hemp clothes and carrying an axe, waving at her excitedly from among the group of workers.
Ning Qianqian's father stood beside her, also looking at the two with an excited expression.
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