Whether in his past life or this one, Chu Ze had never received a systematic higher education.
But his ability to comprehend was no worse than anyone else's.
In just half a day, he had grasped all the theoretical knowledge Qingque had taught him. He could even see the big picture from small details and draw inferences.
Such aptitude earned a thumbs-up even from Qingque:
"I finally understand why the General transferred you and is training you to be a well-rounded cadre."
"With your talent, you might have a shot at the General's position in the future!"
Chu Ze processed the documents without looking up:
"Let's leave the General's position to old Ma. Compared to so-called status, I'd rather have the chance to fight against the strong."
"It's done. Take a look at how this document is handled, see if it meets the standard."
Qingque finished checking and praised him repeatedly:
"A very standard result. In terms of theory alone, you've already reached the standard of an old employee."
"Only in theory?"
Chu Ze was a little unconvinced:
"My practical skills are also very impressive."
"I once killed a Borisin leader with one punch, and I can even destroy a small starship with my bare hands, you know?"
"That's not the kind of practical skill I'm talking about!" Qingque looked at Chu Ze with a cold sweat:
"What kind of diviner goes around tearing starships apart by hand! The practice I'm talking about is work like Jade Abacus programming, formation operation, route deduction, and divination!"
Only then did Chu Ze nod:
"Well, I'm not good at that, because I haven't started learning yet."
"Mhm, so the goal for this afternoon is to learn these skills."
Qingque glanced at the time:
"As for now, it's the much-anticipated lunch break. I'm going to the Imperial Jade Hall to play a couple of rounds~"
Chu Ze also looked at the clock in the office hall.
It was exactly 12 o'clock Xianzhou time, not a minute off.
To be able to time it so perfectly for getting off work, was this also part of your calculation, Miss Qingque, the Queen of Slacking?
Chu Ze marveled inwardly.
But then something suddenly occurred to him, and he quickly grabbed Qingque who was about to leave:
"Wait a minute, I have a small matter that might need your help..."
"Hmm? What is it?" Qingque turned back.
Chu Ze turned out his pockets, which were cleaner than his face:
"My phone was destroyed, and I don't have any cash on me. So could you accompany me to the commercial street during lunch to buy a new phone?"
"Don't worry, I'll pay you back as soon as my phone is activated, and there'll be an extra red envelope as a thank-you fee."
When asking for a favor, Chu Ze was very sincere, after all, he was sacrificing Qingque's legitimate card-playing time.
Qingque showed a slightly helpless expression:
"Ugh, what a hassle... Aren't you on good terms with Lady Fu Xuan? Why don't you borrow money from her?"
Chu Ze pointed to the empty office: "She went to the monthly regular meeting of the Six Charioteers, I don't know when she'll be back."
With that, he put his hands together and put on a cute act in front of Qingque:
"Please, help a child out, nanananananananananananananananananananananananananananananana~"
Help!
Who could imagine a 1.95-meter hardcore muscular man trying to act cute!
Although Chu Ze was very handsome, under his deliberate posturing, Qingque couldn't help but shiver:
"Alright, alright! Brother Chu Ze, please stop, I promise you!"
"Yay!"
Chu Ze gave a happy thumbs-up:
"Don't worry, Qingque, next time you're slacking off, I'll cover for you!"
Qingque facepalmed in resignation:
"As long as you don't lead Lady Fu Xuan over here..."
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And so, the two of them took advantage of the lunch break to go to the commercial street.
At first, Qingque was still thinking about playing cards, wondering if she could squeeze in a couple of games after shopping.
But when she saw the dazzling array of goods in the commercial street, the girl's exclusive interest in shopping was immediately ignited.
"I'm running out of fruit, I should restock my workstation."
Passing by a fruit stall, Qingque stopped and looked at the shop owner:
"Boss, how much are your honey oranges?"
The boss immediately got up enthusiastically:
"The customer has good taste! These are our newly arrived specialty honey oranges from another planet, only 50,000 credits per jin!"
"Damn." Chu Ze couldn't help but speak up: "Boss, we're in the same line of work."
The boss asked curiously: "Oh? You also sell fruit?"
Chu Ze chuckled: "No, I'm a robber."
"..."
The boss gave a dry laugh:
"The customer is very humorous. Our honey oranges are transported from outside the domain, so the price is naturally a bit more expensive than ordinary fruit."
Chu Ze wanted to say something more, but Qingque suddenly spoke up:
"You're right, but according to the 'Luofu Xianzhou Market Management Regulations,' the sales profit of daily fruits shall not exceed 300%, otherwise the illegal gains will be confiscated and a fine will be imposed. In serious cases, the business license will be revoked."
"Boss, how about you rethink the price?"
Huh?
There's such a regulation?
The shop owner's expression froze.
Although he wanted to rip off customers, if the price was losing his license, it would be a huge loss.
So he hurriedly changed the price: "The young lady is very knowledgeable, but there's no need to bring out the law for such a small matter."
"500 credits per jin, let's be friends, let's be friends..."
Wow, he just dropped two zeros.
Qingque weighed the fruit with a smile and paid the money.
Before leaving, she didn't forget to remind him: "By the way, boss, remember to mark the price clearly in the future, otherwise you'll also be fined."
The boss nodded repeatedly, sweating profusely.
After walking away, Qingque proudly shook the bag of fruit in her hand:
"See, Brother Chu Ze, this is the power of knowledge."
"Without enough knowledge, it's easy to be deceived."
Chu Ze pondered for a moment:
"Understood. But compared to theoretical persuasion, I'm better at more efficient methods."
"What method?" Qingque tilted her head in confusion.
Chu Ze grinned:
"Of course, it's to show him my muscles! Use my fists and a ferocious expression to force him to tell me the cost price of the fruit!"
"???"
That's not buying things, that's real intimidation and threats!
Please get rid of that dangerous idea!
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After buying the fruit, the two of them walked all the way to the phone store.
Chu Ze also successfully bought a new phone and got a new SIM card.
Looking at his watch, most of the break time had passed, and it was time to go back and prepare for the afternoon's work.
But just as the two of them were walking back together, a familiar pink figure suddenly appeared before them.
"Chu Ze? And Qingque?"
Fu Xuan, who had just finished a meeting and was about to return to the Taiyan Division, saw them at a glance.
Seeing them walking side by side, talking and laughing, Fu Xuan's expression immediately became strange:
"Hey, what are you two doing?"
"Could it be... you're on a date?"