The Abyssal Garden: No Room for the Idle

Nancy was well aware of his commercial value, so he cherished his reputation even more. The endorsements he accepted were, in fact, very few, and he strictly judged their value and influence.

Moreover, the most important thing was that he never aimed to make money; all his actions were solely to enhance his reputation.

Some people, with the prestige brought by their strength, could protect a part of the world. Nancy's strength wasn't at that level, but he could achieve protection through his celebrity status, safeguarding the world he had lived in from pollution and collapse.

In the increasingly dangerous Present World, a world without any background would only struggle more and more to survive.

Su Qi hesitated, "You mean to say that our friendship doesn't count?"

"..." Nancy twitched the corner of his mouth.

We don't have any damn friendship!

"It's just that the feelings have faded," Su Qi shook his head, "I clearly co-hosted with you, partnering up, we were colleagues."

"You're a contestant! Have the nerve to call that being colleagues!!"

When the past was brought up again, Nancy, gripping his knife and fork, barely kept his composure!

After the last program ended, he swore he'd blacklist Su Qi, never to participate in "Playhaven" again!

"Well...."

The female assistant, seeing this scene, quickly coughed to give her boss a way out: "Mr. Nancy, sir, many people are still waiting for you."

This time, Nancy realized he had almost lost his composure, gritted his teeth slowly, and put down his knife and fork,

"Enough, I won't talk to you anymore."

His usually adept talking couldn't cope with this guy who played by no known rules.

"You should just go back to where you came from, I still have events and schedules, and I have to host at Stars Hall tomorrow, very busy..."

Su Qi: "So... will there be interaction with the audience then?"

"It has nothing to do with you..." Nancy's eyelids twitched.

Because... there really was.

"Anyway." Nancy always felt that staying any longer might be ominous, so he stood up: "Buxian, till we meet again."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

"..."

Nancy always felt uneasy about that phrase. Still, even if the other party entered later, he would only be in the rear area; he couldn't step into the privilege area, let alone the VIP area.

"Then see you tomorrow."

After he stood up, other dignitaries swarmed towards him, surrounding him.

Su Qi scooped up a spoon of dessert. He looked at the female assistant beside him, "Aren't you going with them?"

She shook her head, but answered off-topic: "Money, power, status..."

The assistant softly said, "Mr. Nancy has seen too much of that, he generally isn't moved by it, nor would he agree easily to such matters. But still, personally accepting your business card is indeed Mr. Nancy's recognition of you."

Recognition?

Hardly necessary.

And not moved? That didn't exist.

However, instead of arguing, Su Qi looked at the female assistant, "By the way, do you like Nancy?"

The assistant was still speaking but her eyes suddenly widened; she stammered, "Wait... wait, what are you... talking about?"

The switch was too quick for her to react, and where did it even come from!

"No need to hide, I've worked at both matchmaking agencies and blind date corners, I am quite insightful about love."

Are you some kind of matchmaker!

"Additionally, I'm not hiding anything, how could I possibly like my boss," the assistant gathered her composure and explained.

"I'm professional, I won't be wrong," Su Qi said indifferently, "I once helped thirty-two pairs of nearly couples."

"Were you successful in matching them?"

"No, I successfully split them all."

???

The assistant incredulously widened her eyes.

That's professional?

"All I broke were losers or flirts; of course, I've made many successful matches too, I can tell at a glance, and you naturally can't hide it."

When I was testing my abilities, I went to the blind date corner... nearly got surrounded by people, so I moved to the matchmaking agency; I must say I made some contributions to human happiness.

"... So what are you trying to say?" The assistant's voice sank, her expression towards Su Qi was a bit wary, her tone slightly stern, "Or are you trying to use this somehow?"

She didn't expect her thoughts to be seen through, but so what if the other party wanted to use this against Mr. Nancy... she could only say no way!

"I'm not a bad person," Su Qi's smile was harmless.

"...I was only proving my professionalism, and taking the opportunity to remind you."

He looked at Nancy's figure, "It seems that guy has taken a liking to you too."

The assistant shivered, a bit flustered, "You... don't talk nonsense."

"I can explain the analysis details to you, and could even teach you the confirmation methods, though it might take several minutes," Su Qi muttered.

"But it might be inconvenient for you, given both of you are really busy. If not, then forget it..."

The female assistant slammed her hand down on the table, "Forget it?! Tell me!"

Su Qi smiled.

— Five minutes later —

The female assistant left, her heart shaken and her steps unsteady.

Watching her retreating figure, Su Qi muttered, "See, people in love are just irrational."

"Even unaware that their data has been breached."

"There's quite a lot of content."

Su Qi looked at the event itinerary and information he had extracted through his Super Dream Protocol from her device. Using Super Dream Protocol was time-consuming, and if the woman glanced at her watch, she might notice.

So Su Qi had chosen a topic that would make the biggest impact on the assistant. The effect was indeed good.

After all, everyone has their vulnerabilities or weak spots, and having that information meant he had the advantage.

However,

he didn't really lie. It was just that the two had different statuses, and their feelings were a bit awkward. If it could work out, both would have to bow to him.

"Hmm?" Su Qi continued browsing.

"So many guests from different worlds?"

"The so-called Fantasy Universe is indeed rich and colorful."

"Preparing so many opening programs, can Nancy handle it all by himself?"

"There are quite a few auction items, but none caught my eye."

"And the Spirit Prince's Heir... will he attend?"

Su Qi glanced over these points, then suddenly paused, his gaze stopping on something,

"Wait... this piano, why does it look familiar?"

At that moment,

Sigong Cheng's incredulous voice sounded beside him, "You... really got in touch with Mr. Nancy?"

He looked at Su Qi, astonished, "I saw him personally take your business card. Many were shocked. How did you manage it?"

Su Qi closed the panel.

"How did I manage it? I've told you, we're acquainted. Once, he nearly had a mishap during a live show, and I stepped in, turned the situation around, and helped him keep control."

"Really?" Sigong Cheng's eyes widened in shock.

"It couldn't be truer. If you don't believe me, you can ask him next time."

Nancy: ????

Su Qi paused, "Also, there's good news."

Sigong Cheng blinked, "What?"

"Nancy has already agreed to become a spokesman for The Hustlers Chamber of Commerce."

"When did that happen!" Sigong Cheng's eyes widened; he hadn't seen the two signing any contract, and their conversation wasn't long.

"Probably right after Stars Hall opens tomorrow."

Sigong Cheng: "...."

His veins were throbbing with excitement.

It seemed impossible, considering a spokesman and Stars Hall advertising were completely different; all the elite knew they couldn't get Nancy to endorse their products, so they resorted to using Stars Hall for ads.

At most, they would use holographic scrolling advertisements when Stars Hall was about to close.

To have Nancy personally endorse it, considering their Night City connections... it was impossible.

Sigong Cheng sighed, "Ah, if only he could represent the products of Life Group, the continuous losses, including the whole situation, would surely change completely."

Unfortunately,

It was too difficult.

"Who's endorsing those things."

"???"

Su Qi patted his shoulder and said, "You just remember, set up the sanitation in Illegal Land tomorrow, put up the banner of The Hustlers Chamber of Commerce, have the factory ready at any time, wait for my word, and after Stars Hall closes... the rest is all up to you and Simon."