Watching the Snow Wolves step back and give them disdainful looks, everyone was disordered. Have animals become spirits nowadays? Why does this happen whenever an animal is involved? They had visited the zoo often, and they never saw the animals there behave like this.
If the Snow Wolves knew they were being compared to those weak creatures locked in cages, they would surely regret not just eating them on the spot.
Qinghe saw their mismatched responses and grew unhappy. Could it be that after staying here for so many years, her thought processes differed from theirs?
Her question about how they would repay her was so obvious. Didn't they understand? Could it be that they intended to skip out on the debt?
With this thought, Qinghe's expression darkened immediately. Those whom she had found amusing and comical now seemed irritating to look at.
The others didn't understand why the beauty had suddenly become angry, so they turned to Zhao Qing, the only one who had spoken. They wondered if it was acceptable for him to joke with such a celestial being.
They had never considered that such a celestial beauty would get angry over not receiving a reward. After all, such a person did not look like someone who would care about material possessions.
If Qinghe knew their thoughts, she would definitely have given them a piece of her mind. Did they think an extraordinary person didn't need to eat, drink, or use money?
Receiving the accusing stares, Zhao Qing was also confused. Could it really be because of his words that the beauty was displeased?
Seeing the bewildered looks on their faces, Qinghe finally realized that perhaps they truly didn't understand the meaning of her words. It seemed that the era she was living in was different from theirs, so she had to be more direct.
It was evident that both parties were not on the same wavelength, and that had nothing to do with the era they lived in.
"I saved you, and I'll guide you out. Without me, you wouldn't be able to leave. Give me money, how about that?" Qinghe stared at their expressions. Now that was clear, wasn't it?
This statement truly brought their minds back from being enraptured by the beauty and mystery of the person who had tamed the noble Snow Wolves. Was this ethereal beauty really asking them for money?
Ouyang Chenxi's radiant face broke into a smile. He found this straightforward aspect of the beauty more genuine, and her slightly disgruntled face was quite adorable.
None of them were ordinary people. The life-threatening situation had just left their minds in shock after seeing such a beautiful scene, and the strong contrast had made them a bit slow to grasp the situation. But now, they finally understood the beauty's meaning and the reason for her anger.
The straightforward manner of asking for money didn't make them feel unhappy; on the contrary, they found such directness endearing.
Always calm, composed, and wise, Cui Guangyu, who rarely showed his emotions, also allowed himself a rare smile, "Alright, as you say. Along with the life-saving favor you've already done and guiding us out, one billion. But I have an additional condition. One of us is injured. You must have a way to deal with that, right?"
Qinghe seriously considered the value of one billion. The attire, manners, and reactions to danger these people exhibited were clear indicators that they were not children of an ordinary household; their status was likely not minor—this was also the reason she had made her proposition.
After all, once she left, she would need to live, and outside there would be no place for her to hunt game or caves for her to stay in. However, she didn't know the current value of money, which is why she hadn't specified an amount.
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It was unexpected that they were actually quite generous. Now it seems that the value of money is the same as in the year 2020, but as for the rest, I still need to find out more.
She's quite lucky, isn't she, running into some wealthy folks. That's just perfect; it makes all her scheming worth it.
The group watched Qinghe in silence, not knowing what she was thinking, and feeling a bit anxious. Was it too little for her, one billion, with each of them contributing two hundred million? That's not a small sum at all.
Cui Guangyu understood the financial situations of their families, which is why he suggested that figure. If they needed more, their families could afford it, but producing such an amount all at once would definitely draw attention.
Ouyang Chenxi laughed and spoke up cheerfully, "This, uh, miss, how about we add another fifty million? One billion fifty million is really our limit. If we add more, it will shake the very foundation of our family. We hope the miss can understand and help us this once. Consider it making a friend. If the miss ever needs anything in the future, we will certainly not decline."
"Qinghe" thought the money wasn't bad already. Hearing that they would add another fifty million put her in a good mood, and she shared her name. She was just pondering some matters, causing them to mistakenly think she felt the amount was too small. Haha, could this be considered an unexpected windfall?
Furthermore, these people looked sharp, and since they could say such things and still offer more, it meant it wouldn't burden them. Moreover, she had saved their lives—if their families were too stingy to part with that amount of money, then their lives must be really cheap.
The group was confused; did she agree or not? What did Qinghe mean?
Ouyang Chenxi was also struggling to keep up with her train of thought. After a pause, he said, "That's a nice name, heh, my name is Ouyang Chenxi. The few of us are good friends. We occasionally go on adventures together. We didn't expect to encounter such a situation this time. Thank you very much, Miss Qinghe."
Only then did the group understand Qinghe's intentions. They agreed, and knowing that it was not them who had caused the beauty's unhappiness, Zhao Qing eagerly came over again.
"Qinghe beauty, my name is Zhao Qing. Of course, if the beauty prefers, you can call me Qingqing or Little Qing too."
Wanwan shook with disgust, spitting out a retort, "Qingqing indeed, why not Ximen Qing."
Turning to Qinghe: "Hello Qinghe, my name is Wen Wanwan. You can call me Wanwan."
Qinghe smiled and nodded slightly, "Your name doesn't quite capture Wanwan's valor, does it?"
The normally boisterous Wanwan, like a tomboy, blushed for once, making Zhao Qing quite amused: "Wow, wow, look at that! The tomboy can actually blush. Normally, if anyone brings up your name, you're ready to fight like a rooster. Today you're actually blushing. The beauty's treatment is just too good, huh, Qinghe? You really have a way with both men and women."
Wanwan was initially a little embarrassed but was immediately irritated by Zhao Fei, who prevented her from retaliating physically due to her immobility, so she could only curse to vent, "What nonsense are you spouting, you white-faced boy who only knows how to curry favor with adults? I'm not blushing."
That was her biggest pet peeve. Her mother named her that in hopes she would grow up to be a lady, but even she found the name ridiculous. Those who knew her always mocked her with it. She wouldn't take that lying down. Now, with Qinghe putting it another way, without the usual ridicule or contemptuous looks, she naturally was pleased.
Cui Guangyu watched the two bickering again and nodded toward Qinghe, "Cui Guangyu."
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