Trafford's Trading Club

758: Chapter 2: Temporarily Closed for Business 758: Chapter 2: Temporarily Closed for Business Early in the morning at the magazine office, Ren Ziling returned with a gloomy face, dark clouds looming.

Employees familiar with this deputy editor could feel the office temperature drop by three degrees as Ren Ziling walked in.

This situation led many employees to speculate what might have happened to Ren Ziling.

“It’s her period.” Editor A asserted.

“Yeah, it’s her period.” Editor B thought it made sense.

“Exactly, I also guess it’s her period, we better be careful~!” The manipulative boy advised everyone.

Slam——!

Sitting at her desk in her personal office, Ren Ziling had just taken out a pile of documents from the drawer when she slammed them heavily onto the table.

Lizi, munching on a finger biscuit, blinked her eyes, her sharp ears easily hearing the employees’ conversation outside the hall through the vent, “Really having her period, huh?”

Ren Ziling glared fiercely at Lizi.

Lizi had some suspicions and cautiously asked, “Sister Ren, did Luo Qiu not go to that hotel last night and went straight home?”

She was well aware of Ren Ziling’s relentless desire for grandchildren—the room at the hotel was booked with Ren Ziling dragging her along no matter what.

“No, he didn’t come home all night!” Ren Ziling’s face was expressionless, but this was the sign of an impending eruption.

Lizi was terrified, hesitantly speaking, “Isn’t that a good thing…?

Staying out all night, it might have worked out!

Congratulations, Sister Ren!”

“Not only didn’t he come home last night, but he won’t for a long time!” Ren Ziling’s voice turned even colder.

Lizi knew this was Ren Ziling’s furious state before reaching the limit, unconsciously swallowed hard, uncharacteristically not stuffing food into her mouth, “Why…?”

Ren Ziling suddenly sighed, her iron-blue expression turning into a worried look, shaking her head, “I don’t know either.

That brat woke me up with a call this morning, telling me he had some matters to handle with You Ye at his hometown and won’t be back for a short time… If time is tight, he might leave directly for school in Britain!

He might not return until the summer holidays next year!”

Lizi calculated on her fingers, “Wow, so long!

No wonder you’re angry, Sister Ren!”

“Isn’t it!” Now furious and agitated, Ren Ziling had practically evolved into a torrent-worthy auntie level scourge, lambasting Luo Qiu all over, “You tell me!

Does that brat even care about me?

Just leaves like that?

Totally irresponsible!”

Lizi blinked and suddenly said, “But Sister Ren, isn’t Luo Qiu an adult now?

He should have the ability to make decisions on his own.”

Ren Ziling was taken aback, her lips moved as if wanting to refute something.

Lizi bit into another finger biscuit, “You can’t protect him forever.”

“I know…” Ren Ziling sighed deeply, heartbroken, “Since he told me he wanted to study abroad, I knew this day would come sooner or later.

I just didn’t expect… what to do next?”

Too sudden, things without mental preparation… Lizi understood very well Ren Ziling’s feelings for Luo Qiu, treating him like a son and also like a younger brother who hadn’t grown up.

How could Ren Ziling accept this sudden change?

“Sister Ren, don’t worry, I’ll be with you!” Lizi showed a bright smile.

Ren Ziling suddenly glared, “Can you wash clothes for me?

Can you cook for me?

Can you buy shampoo and shower gel for me?

Can you clean my place?”

Lizi didn’t chew on her food, suddenly felt sympathy for Luo Qiu for three seconds, then burst into laughter.

“I’ve decided!” Ren Ziling took a deep breath, slapped both hands on the table, and stood up.

Lizi was startled.

“I’ve decided!

I want to change jobs!!” Ren Ziling clenched her fist, exploding with ten thousand meters of brilliance in her eyes, “I want to go abroad too!!

Yes!

I want to become an international journalist!!

As a reporter, I’ve never aimed to win the Pulitzer Prize before, which is too much of a failure!”

Lizi thought it was great that Ren Ziling had such ambition, curiously asked, “Sister Ren, what’s your English level?”

“Ignore the details!!”

Hehe…

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The pet hospital suddenly bustled with activity.

Inside the hospital, amidst a crowd of patients, a beautiful figure was weaving back and forth like a butterfly—of course, this beautiful figure was indeed a very rare species of butterfly.

“Pianqian, my lower back hurts~~”

“Oh oh!

Yellow weasel grandpa, let me massage it for you!

How do you feel?

Better?”

“Ah!

My leg!

My leg suddenly cramped for no reason!

It hurts so much!!

It’s killing me!!

Little butterfly, quickly help me!

Ahhh!!”

“Ah!!

Toad grandpa, hold on, I’ll be right there!

How are you?”

“Cough cough!!

Cough cough!!

My chest hurts!

It’s killing me!!”

“Hold on, I’ll give you a massage!!!”

Very busy… Long Xiruo watched the busy figure of Luo Pianqian at this moment.

Did this girl not realize that none of these old rascals crying out in pain were genuinely sick?

She sighed, realizing too much happened last night, causing her to forget telling Luo Pianqian not to open shop—the ever-diligent Luo Pianqian naturally opened the hospital early in the morning.

Little did she know that the news of the returning little nurse lady with butterfly wings had spread like a plague upon seeing her reemergence after a long disappearance from the hospital!

“Enough!

Everyone get out!

We’re closed today!” Long Xiruo snorted coldly in front of the monsters.

The room fell silent as the monsters looked at this small figure, one by one blinking their eyes.

A chicken demon suddenly fell off the chair, “Ouch!

Pianqian, my butt hurts!!

It’s killing me!!”

This is awkward…

Long Xiruo hadn’t revealed her identity just yet, though folks knew she was Gui Qianyi’s disciple, had countless ties with Master Long, and a few knew she was currently the True Dragon Saintess, only Mo Xiaofei and Luo Pianqian knew she was the genuine Godly Land True Dragon.

But her apparent status naturally couldn’t hold sway over these old rascals of the demon world right now!

Long Xiruo’s face turned steel-blue, grasping the Divine Pearl, starting to extract some True Dragon power, coldly said, “Get out!

I don’t care if you’re sick or not!!”

A massive wave of demonic power descended!

This was authentic True Dragon power, which held great intimidation over all monsters.

At this moment, the monsters broke out in cold sweat, frightened and trembling.

“You can’t treat me like this!

I’ve moved bricks for this hospital!!”

“Why can’t I get treated here!

I’ve added tiles for the hospital’s construction!”

“Little kid, even if you’re Gui Qianyi’s disciple, so what!!

Let me tell you, when the old turtle sees me, he still calls me Third Cousin!”

“Hmph!

Even if Lord Long were here, he wouldn’t dare chase me out like this!

What makes you think you can?

All the water in this hospital is delivered by me!”

“Get out——!!!!!!!!”

Long Xiruo suddenly roared, true dragon power erupted with unstoppable force, crushing everything in its path.

The pressure left the monsters unsteady in Qi and blood, faces pale, and filled with terror as they fled from the hospital like they were escaping for their lives.

Long Xiruo directly pulled down the hospital’s gate and gave it a hard kick, still seeming unsatisfied.

“Long, Sister Long…” Luo Pianqian weakly called out.

Seeing Luo Pianqian’s innocent expression, Long Xiruo’s heart softened, and she sighed, “Let’s continue to stay closed.

I’m not in great shape right now either.

For now, let me come up with a foolproof plan.”

“Oh, oh!

Okay!”

Long Xiruo glanced at Luo Pianqian again, frowned, and suddenly said, “Girl, can’t you change into a different set of clothes!”

“Why?” Luo Pianqian asked confusedly.

Long Xiruo lifted her head, weakly staring at the imposing figure that seemed about to burst out from the little butterfly monster’s chest—how did it suddenly grow to this extent?

The clothes were made according to Luo Pianqian’s previous size, and now, although she could wear them, the area around her chest was particularly…

Pure and charming, coupled with this deadly exposure, no wonder those old geezers, half a foot in the grave, acted like they were injected with adrenaline!

It’s just too unfair!

“It’s nothing.” Long Xiruo sighed, “In short, just remember not to reveal my identity—remember, no one should talk about it, got it!”

Luo Pianqian quickly covered her mouth with both hands and nodded seriously.

“I’m going back to the office; tidy up here,” Long Xiruo waved her hand, “Later, go to the supermarket to buy some daily necessities; I can’t go out conveniently lately.”

Luo Pianqian happily picked up a broom.

Long Xiruo shook her head, looked at Luo Pianqian, and returned to her office—this little girl suddenly came back last night.

When Luo Pianqian suddenly appeared in front of her, to be honest, Long Xiruo was really startled—not just because Luo Pianqian’s body had changed somewhat, but even her inner self had undergone some mysterious transformation.

Long Xiruo didn’t know what Su Zijun did to Luo Pianqian before leaving, only that upon her return, Luo Pianqian’s demonic power had advanced several levels.

But with her discerning eyes, she could tell that such an increase wasn’t a result of rushing growth.

Yet this silly girl was unaware of her own changes, not even knowing she’d been asleep for several months.

It took Long Xiruo most of the night to clarify for this silly girl what had occurred recently.

With Long Xiruo’s body reduced to a child’s, she became as sleepy as a human child, forgetting to mention the shop should remain closed, resulting in the early morning commotion.

Just as she returned to her office door, she saw Zi Xing waiting.

“True Dragon Saintess.”

The young master of the Greedy Wolf Clan was as polite as ever, first bowing in greeting before addressing the matter at hand.

“You’re leaving now?” Long Xiruo asked in surprise, “What about your injuries?”

Zi Xing nodded, “I originally brought my people to Mount Tai, but there were many delays along the way.

Now with the Mount Tai meeting imminent, I need to go there to prepare, and can’t linger here any longer.

I hope the True Dragon Saintess understands.”

The Greedy Wolf Clan’s residence is on the Siberian plateau, considered an isolated place but far from the Central Plains, often lacking supplies.

Participating in the Mount Tai meeting seems to involve plans to collaborate with other demon clans.

“No problem,” Long Xiruo nodded, “I’ll prepare some medicine for you to take on the road, it will be beneficial.”

“With medicine prepared by the True Dragon Saintess, we should recover quickly.” Zi Xing said happily, “Thank you, True Dragon Saintess.”

“It’s a small matter.” Long Xiruo smiled slightly.

Zi Xing was decisive, stating his purpose before immediately taking his leave.

Long Xiruo felt this generation’s Purple Star Young Master was rare, lacking the arrogance of previous generations.

Hardline stances can easily break; perhaps this generation of Purple Star Young Master can lead the Greedy Wolf Clan out of difficulty—after all, according to her old agreements with the founding leaders of this country, powerful monsters must periodically serve in a special state agency, but the Greedy Wolf Clan had always refused, causing significant conflict.

“Hopefully, this generation’s Zi Xing can ease the tension between the sides…”

She shook her head, just sat down, when a call came through.

It was from Gui Qianyi.

“Gui Qianyi?

Weren’t you within Mount Tai’s vicinity already?”

Long Xiruo took the call in surprise, listening to Gui Qianyi’s slightly urgent voice, her brows gradually furrowed into a small frown.

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Holding a small note filled with purchasing needs.

Luo Pianqian carried two large bags without appearing strained, “Hmm… seems like I bought everything!”

Smiling, she thought of what to do next, not paying attention to the numerous male eyes on her as she walked through.

She quickly entered a bakery, bought some milk and bread, and hurried towards the old town.

She often went back to the old town, worrying the stray cats and dogs there might have starved while she was gone for those months.

But upon reaching the clearing in the old town, she saw someone had already arrived, scattering cat and dog food on the ground.

“Ah…” Luo Pianqian softly exclaimed.

Hearing this, the figure feeding the strays turned and smiled at Luo Pianqian, “Long time no see.”

“Y-you… Hello!” Luo Pianqian’s heart skipped a beat, quickly bowing her head and walking briskly over: it was Boss Luo from the club.

“Wh-what are you doing here?” Luo Pianqian didn’t know what to say, instinctively asking.

“Feeding them,” Luo Qiu chuckled, “Can’t you see?”

“Ah… indeed!” Luo Pianqian felt slightly annoyed at her obvious question, quickly adding, “But Boss, shouldn’t you be busy, how come you have time…”

Luo Qiu smiled, “Starting today, the city has shut down.”

Luo Pianqian froze, curious, just as some stray cats and dogs gathered around her feet, rubbing against her.

Feeling joyful, she squatted to pick up a kitten—but what she didn’t expect was that a usually simple action now had unforeseen consequences.

As she squatted down, a button fastened on her chest, unable to withstand the pressure, popped off with a “snap.”

The unfastened button flew and hit Luo Qiu’s face…