Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

Wenlong and Xiaoqi weren't in such a hurry.

We can definitely hold off for a while, and wait until he's figured out what's going on with this mysterious department before considering it.

Wenlong himself is quite passionate about medicine and has no financial pressure, so there is no need for him to join the so-called mysterious department immediately.

Joining will disrupt your existing life rhythm to some extent.

He was already quite old, and most of the youthful passion in his bones had disappeared.

Xiao Qi is still studying, and his campus life is relatively quiet.

Even if you really want to join, you can wait for a while; there's no rush!

Ye Chen also had another concern: if too many people joined at once, he wouldn't be able to take care of them all.

If something really happens, we'll be in a rather passive position, so it's better to join in batches.

Ah Longdongzi and his second uncle joined first.

Ye Chen is relatively easy to take care of for the time being.

Ye Chen called each person and explained his idea, and everyone agreed.

Ye Chen then dialed the number Lu Ye had given him.

"Hey, Comrade Lu, where are you? Let's meet and have a chat!" Ye Chen said directly.

"You've made up your mind, right? You're in Longjin Residential Area, right? Let's come find you directly!" Lu Ye smiled modestly.

"I have a bubble tea shop near the neighborhood. Why don't you come over? I'll treat you to bubble tea!" Ye Chen said.

His house has a spirit-gathering array; how can we go to his house?

Bubble tea shops are so great!

"Okay, see you in a bit!" Lu Ye said, and the two ended the call.

As a result, Ye Chen bumped into Lu Ye and Qian Zhengyi as soon as he stepped out of the residential area gate...

Damn, this is really awkward.

I had just told someone I was at a bubble tea shop when I bumped into them at the entrance of my apartment complex.

However, Ye Chen maintained a good mental attitude. As long as he wasn't embarrassed, it was the other person who was embarrassed!

Ye Chen waved to the two of them: "What a coincidence, you arrived so quickly?!"

Lu Ye smiled slightly: "It just so happens to be nearby."

"Alright, let's go, let's have some tea and chat!" Ye Chen led the two to a nearby milk tea shop.

"I'd like a taro ball milk tea. Feel free to ask for anything else!" Ye Chen turned to look at Lu Ye and Qian Zhengyi.

Lu Ye nodded to the milk tea girl: "Give me a cup of black tea!"

Qian Zhengyi only said three words: "Me too!"

"Okay, please wait a moment!" The milk tea girl smiled sweetly.

This was the first time she had ever seen three handsome men buying milk tea at the same time. It was quite a sight to behold!

It's quite a rare sight to see people dressed so neatly, who don't usually seem like they drink milk tea, coming to a milk tea shop.

The three of them went inside and sat down at a small table.

Having made his decision, Ye Chen subtly demonstrated his abilities, directly establishing a mental bridge between the two and transmitting his message: "I am willing to join, and Huang Dong, Huang Longtian, and my second uncle beside me have also chosen to join!"

"As for my two apprentices, there's no rush. One is managing the clinic, and the other is studying. They can wait a bit!"

Ye Chen got straight to the point.

Lu Ye and Qian Zhengyi were both stunned for a moment, as they hadn't seen Ye Chen's mouth move.

And Ye Chen's words just now appeared directly in their minds.

What kind of tactic is this?

"Mr. Ye, is this... is this telepathic communication?" Lu Ye couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"I guess so, it's a bit more advanced than telepathy. Why don't you guys know how to do it?" Ye Chen replied casually.

Lu Ye was slightly embarrassed, but still shook his head: "Although similar methods exist, we haven't mastered them. There is one person in the department who knows them, but it's a family heirloom that they never pass on, so we don't know them!"

Lu Ye did not hide anything from Ye Chen.

Ye Chen was quite satisfied with this; things were what they were, and if they were there, they were there, and if they weren't, they weren't.

There's no need to put on a show of wealth when you're not.

Although Qian Zhengyi didn't say anything, he was still shocked.

Clearly, they had underestimated Ye Chen.

"What's wrong with sharing this? How can cultivators go far if they keep their secrets to themselves? I'll teach you another day. Let's talk business first!" Ye Chen said magnanimously.

Anyway, let's put out the favor first and see what happens.

Lu Ye and Qian Zhengyi couldn't help but show their delight when they heard Ye Chen say that.

I didn't expect Ye Chen to be so easy to talk to. He'll teach me this kind of technique just like that!

Actually, they had only known Ye Chen for a short time. Once they spent more time with him, they would find that Ye Chen was never stingy when it came to his own people.

"Mr. Ye is very righteous. You just said that you, Huang Longtian, Huang Dong and your second uncle have joined. What about your parents?" Lu Ye also got down to business.

"They're used to rural life and they're getting old, so they don't want to get involved in these messy things. I'll join in!" Ye Chen smiled slightly.

Lu Ye nodded: "Okay, we respect their choice. The four of you can proceed with your induction ceremony first. Does that schedule work out at 4 PM?"

"Time is not a problem. Is there anything we need to prepare? Are there any precautions?" Ye Chen asked.

"You don't need to prepare anything, just show up. There will be a strength test, so you'll need to be in good condition," Lu Ye kindly reminded him.

Qian Zhengyi, unusually, chimed in: "The skills test will determine your future treatment and ranking!"

Ye Chen nodded: "Understood. Is it a real battle? Or how will it be tested?"

"It's not a real battle, you'll find out this afternoon. Just keep in good shape!" Lu Ye said with a smile.

The milk tea girl glanced in Ye Chen's direction while making milk tea.

Since Ye Chen and the others were communicating telepathically, it appeared to the Milk Tea Girl that they hadn't spoken.

The three grown men sat silently, gazing at each other with deep affection, sometimes nodding, sometimes revealing a slight smile...

What kind of new gameplay is this?

After thinking about something, the milk tea girl got goosebumps.

Huh—so that's what they like?

Now she's completely obedient and will just stick to making milk tea.

And you know what? Men only slowed her down the pace of making milk tea. After she stopped looking at men, her efficiency improved significantly!

When the milk tea girl served milk tea to Ye Chen and his two companions, her expression was somewhat strange. She absolutely didn't mean to look down on them; she just felt it was a waste. Three such handsome guys, sigh...

"Three, three of you, your milk tea is ready. Please enjoy!"

The three of them noticed her unusual behavior, but they didn't take it to heart.

But why does she have three straws stuck in each cup in a triangular pattern?

Ye Chen was speechless and almost confronted her.

He then realized that he might have been prejudiced against by the girl because he hadn't spoken during the telepathic communication.

No one would have guessed that three prominent figures, people even Leader Wu personally received, would discuss such important matters in a milk tea shop.