115 Recommending a Newcomer

For Song Qingzhu, it was a truly earth-shattering turnaround. She spent the morning at the group headquarters beaming with radiance and vitality, feeling no fatigue regardless of how much work she tackled.

Lin Qi, however, spoke coldly: "I asked you how things are going with 'Tianji'."

Song Qingzhu was instantly choked for words.

Lin Qi frowned. "You didn't forget, did you?"

"No, no," Song Qingzhu hurriedly replied. "I am meeting with the two envoys today. I will bring it up with them then."

"President Song, you had better not play any games," Lin Qi’s voice grew even colder.

Hearing this, Song Qingzhu felt an inexplicable sting of sadness. She couldn't help but raise her voice. "How would I dare to play games? You are all so powerful; you could end my life with the slightest effort!"

"As long as you understand that, President Song. I’ll wait for your news." Lin Qi hung up the phone.

Song Qingzhu clutched her phone, feeling wronged, with tears welling up in her eyes. But soon, she calmed herself down. It was now certain that Lin Qi was no ordinary person. His purpose in approaching and helping her was to join Tianji.

But why? He was already so formidable—possessing great skill and high status, practically holding absolute power in Haitong City. He must have had some other plan. Should she tell the Fat and Thin Envoys?

Song Qingzhu hesitated all day. After work, she drove home. She was, of course, unaware that Lin Qi was also driving a car, quietly following behind. Having handed over a multi-billion dollar group, if Song Qingzhu failed to honor her promise, Lin Qi would undoubtedly resort to lethal measures. There was no question about that.

Upon arriving at No. 12, Building 6 of the Yunze Lake Villa District, Song Qingzhu parked her car at the entrance and went inside.

In the bushes opposite, Black Eagle and Red Scorpion were still lying in wait.

"She’s back!"

Both were filled with excitement. Indeed, heaven does not disappoint those who persist; after watching for a whole day, they had finally caught sight of Song Qingzhu. As the old saying goes, opportunity favors the prepared.

"It’s a pity Lin Qi isn't here; otherwise, we could have taken them both out in one swoop..." Black Eagle sighed heavily.

Just then, however, a white van pulled up silently. A man stepped out. It was Lin Qi!

Black Eagle and Red Scorpion were nearly overcome with excitement. They had been in Haitong City for nearly half a month, and finally, both targets were present. Black Eagle prepared to strike immediately, but Red Scorpion held him back again. "Don't be hasty. Once Lin Qi enters the house, we will charge in..."

Doing it outside might attract the security team—and while they didn't care much for security guards, they didn't want to cause too much of a stir.

"Fine, we wait..." Black Eagle, unable to hide his agitation, forced himself to stay low in the grass, his eyes locked on Lin Qi.

Lin Qi did indeed walk toward the entrance of the villa. But to their surprise, he did not go inside. Instead, he stepped onto a window ledge and scaled the wall onto the roof in a few swift motions. He lay flat on the roof's skylight, peering down.

"What... what is he doing?" Black Eagle was dumbfounded.

"I have no idea..." Red Scorpion was equally bewildered.

Inside the house, Song Qingzhu entered and immediately saw the Fat and Thin Envoys sitting on the sofa.

Song Qingzhu was not surprised and walked straight toward them. "Two Envoys, everything is in order, right?" she asked with a slight smile.

The Thin Envoy remained silent, but the Fat Envoy smiled. "We’ve verified it; everything is indeed in order. Song Qingzhu, you truly impress me. You were in a dead end, yet you somehow managed to turn it around! Although I still don't know how you pulled it off, I must compliment you—well done! Congratulations, from this moment on, you are an official member of 'Tianji'."

"Thank you, Envoys! Thank you!" Song Qingzhu was overcome with excitement.

The Fat Envoy pulled out a black iron badge and placed it on the table. The badge was faintly etched with a pattern of stars. It was the insignia of a low-level member of Tianji. To Song Qingzhu, however, it was a precious treasure. She rushed forward, picked up the iron badge, and immediately pinned it to her chest.

"Thank you, Envoys..." Song Qingzhu remained visibly moved.

"Only take it out when you encounter one of your own and need to verify their identity," the Fat Envoy said with a smile. "Don't wear it on a daily basis."

"Right, right..." Song Qingzhu took off the black iron badge and clutched it tightly in her palm.

"Well, we’ll be going now," the two Envoys stood up.

"Wait, Envoys, please." Song Qingzhu suddenly remembered something and stopped them.

The Envoys looked at her with confusion.

Song Qingzhu took a breath and said, "Now that I am an official member of Tianji, I have the right to recommend new recruits, correct?"

The Fat Envoy nodded. "Yes... why? Do you intend to use this right?"

"Yes," Song Qingzhu said. "I’ve been in Haitong City for three months. There is a man named Lin Qi who used to be my bodyguard and driver. He is very capable, and both his skills and his mind are exceptional. I would like to recommend him to join Tianji."