No strange things are allowed to evolve!

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

"It's alright, just accept it. Don't overthink it. Just consider it a favor you've done for him. If you're able, you can help him out when he needs it in the future."

"So this has nothing to do with the Bureau of Heterodoxy and the Holy Temple, it's just a matter between him and me, right?"

"Ah."

"I can rest assured that."

Jiang Shu breathed a sigh of relief, with no more worries.

"Now that everything is ready, you can start preparing. Take a good rest these few days and don't need to come to the bureau to work. Try to get yourself into the best possible condition. I will let you know when everything is ready here. Just bring the catalyst stone over."

"How many days will it take?"

"Three days should be enough."

"Okay, thank you, Director."

After hanging up the phone, Xia Zhi leaned back, looked up at the ceiling.

Contrary to Jiang Shu's speculation, Xia Zhi was neither so close to Xue Wang's father that they had no secrets, nor was he forced to reveal Jiang Shu's information.

Although the two did have a good personal relationship, at their level, the quality of their personal relationship was sometimes not enough to determine their decisions.

Not long after Jiang Shu joined the company, people in the Holy Temple were already inquiring about her. Naturally, such matters could not escape Xia Zhi's eyes and ears in the Bureau of Different Principles.

However, the inquiry at that time was only superficial, and since even Xia Zhi himself didn't pay much attention to Jiang Shu at that time, it didn't attract Xia Zhi's attention.

Anyway, it's just about inquiring about positions and resumes, nothing important to a fourth-tier operative.

Moreover, the Bureau of Different Control has its own spies in various organizations. This kind of thing has been impossible to prevent since ancient times, so it has long been an open secret. As long as you don't cross the line too much, those above won't take it too seriously.

However, after Lie Town, this inquiries intensified, turning from mere inquiry into a full-blown investigation.

At that time, Xia Zhi had also begun to pay attention to Jiang Shu, so the nature of this matter changed.

So he began to investigate, trying to see what the other party was trying to do.

Although more detailed information was unavailable, Xia Zhi had heard some general details.

It seems that the chapel president didn't take Jiang Shu seriously at first, but after [Lies Town], he strongly opposed his daughter's relationship with Jiang Shu.

However, although it seemed that way, Xia Zhi, who knew her very well, felt that he was testing his daughter.

Although it is said that his daughter insisted that she only regarded Jiang Shu as a good friend, these old foxes were experienced and in their eyes, these children were playing tricks that they had already played long ago, and no one took them seriously.

Therefore, the head of the Holy Church was probably observing his daughter's reaction by constantly belittling Jiang Shu and finding fault with her in various ways, to see if she was serious or just acting on impulse.

Because I heard that later on he gradually stopped speaking ill of Jiang Shu in private settings, in front of his confidants or his wife and daughter.

This made Xia Zhi somewhat wary.

Could it be that this despicable old capitalist is planning to use his beauty to seduce Jiang Shu after confirming his daughter's feelings and Jiang Shu's value?

Although Comrade Jiang Shu has been tested over a long period of time.

But he knew the Snow King before he had been tested by time.

Moreover, as far as Xia Zhi knew, the two had a good relationship.

This is quite subtle.

So, after Jiang Shu obtained both the spiritual root essence and the boundless sand, and the Bureau of Different Principles happened to run out of extra natural disaster-level catalyst stones, Xia Zhi contacted the president of the Holy Hall.

If the church president is waiting for an opportunity, now is the best opportunity.

This was a test that Xia Zhi had prepared for both Jiang Shu and the president of the Holy Temple.

Although it was somewhat deliberate, a bit like entrapment, it was like having his wife dress lightly while waiting for him, and then having his brother come over to sit for a while while he hid in the closet to observe.

However, Xia Zhi didn't care about any of that; his trust required such a high standard.

It was within his expectations that the president of the Holy Church would go to find Jiang Shu, but he didn't expect that the other party would go in person, and in such a hurry.

To his relief, his brother left as soon as he was gone, and his wife called to let him know that neither of them had crossed any lines.

Only now, after listening to Jiang Shu's retelling, did Xia Zhi finally truly understand the Holy Church President's intentions.

"So that's how it is..."

"They were indeed secretly investigating Jiang Shu, but weren't they actually trying to steal him from me?"

After Xia Zhi figured it out, he couldn't help but smile.

That's what makes the Courage Spirit Root so interesting; even he can never guess what they're thinking.

It was always unexpected, but upon closer reflection, it always made perfect sense.

They will never stray from their most fundamental nature.

"The hearts of parents are truly pitiful."

......

I stayed home all day.

During this time, Jiang Shu also contacted Aunt Wang, his friend's mother.

There's still no word from my friend.

However, Jiang Shu now knows that he can't rush things. His friend's situation is far more complicated than he imagined, and there definitely won't be any new clues for a while.

So after offering some words of comfort, he took some time the next day to visit his friend's parents.

This time, he met his friend's father, who had been hospitalized a few days earlier; the father had already returned home to recuperate.

Jiang Shu cooked them a meal, chatted with them about things from the past with her friends, and tried to cheer them up.

Although the two elders were smiling, Jiang Shu could see the worry in their hearts.

But he had no choice but to try his best to appease them and do what he could to prevent them from having any more worries.

It was late at night when Jiang Shu got home. With nothing to do, she logged onto her social media accounts that she hadn't used in a long time.

The dark version.

He announced his indefinite retirement and then closed the portal.

Soon, fans who had been waiting for a long time asked Jiang Shu what was going on.

This was devastating news for them.

No one can accept waiting so long for an update. They endured so long without picking up the food, thinking that good things come to those who wait, only to finally get an update that's all text and says they won't be updating anymore.

This level of pain is even worse than remembering a particularly good work or blogger, but forgetting the catalog number or the blogger's name and being unable to find it again.

Because if you're lucky enough to see it again sooner or later, and if you keep watching enough, then you'll see it again someday. But if it stops updating, then it's really over and never again.

Jiang Shu's responses to these concerned inquiries were brief but sincere.

[Hot Teacher: Sorry, I made it to the top.]

The fans were filled with lamentations.

The former "sisters" were quite carefree, after all, they all had Jiang Shu's private contact information.

Furthermore, they felt that although Jiang Shu wouldn't update on social media anymore, she might still contact them if she needed someone to send gold coins. In addition, Jiang Shu didn't say that she would stop sending private files that were mistakenly sent under the guise of friends, so they weren't in a hurry.

Those who have long since mastered the basics are known for their toughness.

Jiang Shu was also very grateful for these blessings.

Some of the more senior female members are practically his biological sisters, even though they aren't related by blood.

Perhaps at first they were only attracted to Jiang Shu's beauty and strength, but after spending a long time together, they have long since become a loving family.

Whether on a physical or spiritual level, everyone is firmly connected through Jiang Shu as a medium.

There was even a time when one of the sisters got married, and the other sisters attended the wedding as bridesmaids, which shows how close they were to each other.

Jiang Shu was also very moved at the time, and gave the groom a thumbs up: "You've got this in your life."

The groom still believes that Jiang Shu was praising him for marrying a good wife, at least that's what the maid said when she was helping Jiang Shu clean up the mess.

In short, the relationship between them is no longer simply that of boss and customer.

So, aside from not being worried at all that Jiang Shu would never see him again like those freeloaders, everyone was genuinely congratulating Jiang Shu on his successful career and feeling gratified for his bright future.

It's like seeing the sex-processing robot that's always been with you suddenly appear on the Spring Festival Gala stage.

The sense of accomplishment was indescribable.

After thanking Sister Men one by one and accepting the red envelopes from these wealthy women, Jiang Shu happily drifted off to sleep...

Another day passed, and the Snow King arrived as scheduled.

The president of the church is indeed an honest man. When he said "two days," he really meant "two days." He wasn't just making empty promises.

Last time, because her father was present, Xue Wang was unable to invite Jiang Shu to dinner, but this time she finally got the chance.

However, when she was about to invite Jiang Shu to the restaurant she had booked in advance, she found that Jiang Shu was wearing an apron.

"What is this...?" She looked Jiang Shu up and down in surprise.

Jiang Shu said dismissively, "Didn't you say you were going to treat me to dinner the other day? But I figured I rarely get a break, so I won't go out. I'll just cook you a meal. Here, I just went to buy the groceries this morning."

"But how can it be considered that I paid for your cooking?"

Jiang Shu waved his hand: "I don't really like washing dishes, even less than paying the bill, so you washing the dishes for me is your treat."

"But..."

"Or are you worried that my cooking is bad?" Jiang Shu picked up the wok and shook it, half-jokingly and half-seriously saying, "I used to study with chefs at state banquets. Look how professional I am at flipping the wok."

The Snow King, now transformed from his previous self through exploring Jiang Shu's mysterious side quest, immediately began to indulge in fantasies: "Flip...flip the wok?"

"You don't even understand this?" Jiang Shu shrugged. "Never mind, it's fine. Anyway, I don't need your help, so you can just watch."

As she spoke, Jiang Shu began to prepare the ingredients on her own.

Her technique was extremely skillful, clean, and efficient. She didn't even need anyone to help her, and she handled everything with ease from beginning to end. This surprised even Xue Wang, who was used to seeing master chefs perform.

She stood quietly behind Jiang Shu, staring at his back with a smile.

Before long, a sumptuous meal was served by Jiang Shu.

Immediately afterwards, two empty bowls were forced into their hands.

"Here, have some rice, so you can feel involved," Jiang Shu said with a smile.

Snow King couldn't help but chuckle: "Okay~ I understand."

As she served the rice, she thought to herself.

So this is what you meant by getting ashore?

Then let me say goodbye to your past with you...

Chapter 198 The Ascension Is About to Begin

After dinner, Snow King went home.

Jiang Shu is very cunning.

He insisted on having a couple of drinks with Xue Wang, claiming it was their first time dining alone together. He said he was someone who never drank, but he was happy today, so he had to have a little.

This special treatment would certainly make Snow Queen very happy, but unfortunately, she had driven the car.

"How about I leave the car here and come back tomorrow, or..."

But Snow King hadn't finished speaking.

"Oh dear, why are you driving? That's such a waste. You don't have to drink, I'll have some myself."

Then, after finishing the drink, he said he couldn't hold his liquor.

After washing the dishes with Xue Wang, he said, "It's a pity. I was planning to take you home so I could properly thank your dad, but it's been so long since I've had a drink, and this wind is giving me a headache..."

Where did the wind come from?

"Isn't the range hood on?"

"oh oh."

So he only dropped Xue Wang off at the underground parking lot, watched her get into the car, and then went home.

He could tell that Xue Wang wanted to drink, so she would have an excuse to come back tomorrow to pick up the car, or even say that it was too late to go back today.