The man’s voice was gentle and magnetic, the kind that charmed many young girls.
His name was Gao Jie.
He was the Deputy Minister of the Research and Development Department at Qianxue Group.
Before Mo Chaoge’s arrival, he was recognized as the R&D genius of the department.
However, Mo Chaoge’s brilliance was so dazzling that everyone in the R&D department, including Gao Jie himself, gradually dimmed in her light.
Initially, many were displeased.
After all, not all excellent people are liked.
But as Mo Chaoge integrated into the team, her tactful social skills, combined with a maturity beyond her years and the youthful spirit of a twenty-year-old, unknowingly drew everyone to her.
All jealousy and displeasure vanished day by day as they got to know her.
Ultimately, she became beloved by everyone.
And everyone here was not limited to just the research department, but all the young talents of Qianxue Group.
Gao Jie was one of them.
At the same time, he was also a strong contender among the young talents pursuing Mo Chaoge.
“Deputy Minister Gao, why must you do this?”
Upon seeing the roses, Mo Chaoge shook her head gently but was not surprised.
How could she not see Gao Jie’s intentions?
“Chaoge, I am serious.”
Gao Jie’s tone was firm and affectionate.
“The moment I saw you, I knew you were the woman I wanted to pursue in this life.”
“I am willing to do anything for you.”
“I only ask… for you to give me one chance!”
He knelt on the ground and took out a sapphire ring from the roses.
“Chaoge, will you be my girlfriend!”
Seeing the deeply affectionate Gao Jie, a white-haired professor beside Mo Chaoge pushed his glasses up and sighed.
“I noticed young Gao Jie when he first joined the R&D department.”
“He has talent, is willing to work hard, and can endure hardship!”
“He’s a good lad.”
The white-haired professor nodded and said to Mo Chaoge,
“Chaoge, why don’t you consider it?”
Hearing this, Mo Chaoge’s beautiful eyes flickered, and she said with a playful tone, “Old Fu, since when did you moonlight as a matchmaker?”
“We still have many young ladies in our R&D department who are single. Wouldn’t you have to arrange something for them?”
“You little girl!”
Old Fu naturally understood the underlying meaning in Mo Chaoge’s words and shook his head helplessly.
Gao Jie had indeed approached him for help.
However, in all honesty, Old Fu knew that although Gao Jie was decent, he was still a bit short of being a perfect match for Mo Chaoge.
But among the lesser options, Gao Jie was indeed the best.
Therefore, he was willing to help with this small favor.
But that was all.
“Deputy Minister Gao, please get up. Isn’t it good for us to be friends?”
Mo Chaoge sighed.
“But I don’t want to be just friends!”
Gao Jie was unwilling to give up. His tone suddenly shifted, and he said gravely, “Chaoge, I want to help you!”
“Hmm?”
Mo Chaoge felt confused.
“Chaoge, the world has changed.”
“Scientific research is bound to be phased out by the new era’s wave.”
“The immortal path is what we should pursue.”
At this moment, Gao Jie took out a bronze token from his pocket, his eyes burning with fervor. He looked up, his voice filled with excitement and confidence:
“This is a disciple token of the Earth Immortal Sect.”
“I have now become an outer disciple of the Earth Immortal Sect. I am already an immortal cultivator.”
“As long as you are willing to be with me, I guarantee that you can also obtain a disciple token.”
“Then, we can enter the immortal sect together and be a pair of immortal companions. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?”
Gao Jie’s eyes were filled with fantasy.
So, the Earth Immortal Sect’s disciple token was the source of his arrogance.
“Earth Immortal Sect?”
Upon hearing the name, Mo Chaoge frowned.
Among the immortal sects she knew of, there was no such power.
It was likely a third-rate small sect.
“Then, congratulations, Deputy Minister Gao.”
Mo Chaoge shook her head, without hesitation, and said with a light smile, “Since you have already stepped onto the immortal path, why waste your time on an ordinary woman like me?”
An ordinary woman!
Heh!
If there were a few more ordinary women like her in this world, the world would likely be turned upside down.
“Chaoge! You…”
Gao Jie’s face fell. This was not how he had imagined it.
Logically, after he revealed his identity as an immortal cultivator, Mo Chaoge should not have refused.
He was an immortal cultivator!
In today’s era, an immortal cultivator was the most noble identity.
How could she refuse him?
Shouldn’t she have thrown herself into his arms, begging him to let her become an immortal cultivator too?
“Alright, alright, young Gao, you should leave now.”
Hearing their conversation, Old Fu, who had spoken for Gao Jie earlier, looked somewhat displeased and waved his hand with disappointment. “To give up on the path of research so easily, this old man has truly misjudged you.”
For old colleagues like them, faith was the most important thing.
They would sacrifice their lives for research.
Yet, Gao Jie betrayed his faith so easily.
It couldn’t be said that he was wrong.
After all, times were changing, and pursuing the trend was neither right nor wrong.
But from the perspective of Old Fu and his colleagues, it was undoubtedly a foolish choice.
Because their path of research was not necessarily inferior to the immortal path.
Especially what they had been developing recently with Mo Chaoge, which could precisely prove this point.
“You… you guys…”
Seeing everyone looking at him with disdain, Gao Jie’s expression turned as dark as water. He stood up abruptly, pointing at them.
“Hmph! A bunch of short-sighted fools!”
“Now that I am an immortal cultivator, I am destined to be above mortals.”
“We mortals will ultimately be enslaved.”
After speaking, he stared intently at Mo Chaoge and sneered, “I thought you were a smart woman who would know how to make a choice.”
“Now it seems you are not worthy of being my woman at all.”
“After I master immortal techniques, I will make you realize how foolish your choice today was.”
“At that time, I will make you kneel on the ground and beg me.”
“Hahaha!”
He laughed maniacally and, filled with a sense of superiority, turned to leave.
However, after only a few steps, he encountered a man and a woman.
He recognized the woman.
Bu Qingyu!
In the past, she was someone he could never reach.
She was the first secretary to Chairman Fang of Qianxue Group.
But now, who was Gao Jie?
He was an immortal cultivator!
Gao Jie walked up to Bu Qingyu, completely ignoring the young man beside her.
“Secretary Bu, do you want to become an immortal cultivator?”
As he spoke, he took out the bronze token he was so proud of, his face full of arrogance.
“Become my woman, and I will let you enter the Earth Immortal Sect and tread the immortal path.”
… Bu Qingyu.
… The young man.