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Chapter 22: Emotional Fraud

Chapter 22 Emotional Fraud

Staring at the prompts before him, Qiu Tu’s mind raced, analyzing the new information he had obtained.

Firstly, it turns out that "Crisis Sense" can trigger multiple crises simultaneously, not just one at a time.

This discovery significantly improved Qiu Tu's situation. Even if multiple crises occur simultaneously, he can be aware of all of them.

Secondly, "Crisis Sense" doesn't only activate when others pose a threat; it also activates if he is about to make a dangerous mistake.

This revelation greatly enhances the utility of this skill, allowing it to assist Qiu Tu in making critical decisions.

Thirdly, the configuration of the "Cataclysm Potion" involves hidden factors related to time and location.

This explains why the success rate for acquiring supernatural powers in this world is so low. The key elements were overlooked or unknown.

From a scientific perspective, it’s hard to imagine that time and location would be critical factors in a potion’s effectiveness.

Moreover, even if others knew this, it would be hard to verify because each experiment could cost a valuable potion and a human life.

But Qiu Tu is different. With "Crisis Sense," he can receive prompts when facing a deadly threat.

By following these prompts to configure the potion, he could achieve a 100% success rate in cataclysm awakening.

Realizing this, all Qiu Tu’s worries from the past two days vanished.

Besides these key pieces of information, Qiu Tu also deduced a humorous insight: Shen Lingshuang is actually a masochist?!

Despite his rough treatment, she developed a strange affection for him. If that isn’t masochism, what is?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn’t help but turn back, casting his gaze towards the room, wondering if he should deepen his relationship with her through punishment.

Feeling confused, he realized that he was, after all, a respectable person.

Just then, a maid arrived with reheated food. Qiu Tu took the initiative to receive it and carried it into the room.

Inside, Shen Lingshuang, with silver handcuffs on her wrists, was leaning her left hand against her cheek, staring out the window, lost in thought.

Qiu Tu glanced at her and found her quite pretty when she was quiet: a small, delicate face, a tiny mouth, and a slightly upturned nose forming an innocent and youthful visage.

Perhaps not fully grown, she lacked a certain gentleness and allure, instead exuding youthful vitality.

Qiu Tu’s gaze was so direct that Shen Lingshuang frowned and turned her head, pouting and fiercely asking, "What are you staring at! Look again and I’ll poke your eyes out!"

Knowing her character from the crisis prompts, Qiu Tu remained patient. While setting the food on the table, he calmly said, "Lingshuang, I’m glad you cooperated during the interrogation and told me what you knew."

"But if you keep this attitude, I won’t like it."

Shen Lingshuang bared her teeth, wanting to retort, but remembering she was still in Qiu Tu’s hands, she only snorted and ate in silence.

Qiu Tu didn’t push further. Though aware of her masochistic tendencies, he knew training a masochist required a balance of reward and punishment. Constant pressure would be counterproductive, just like in emotional fraud where a gentle approach was necessary to build trust.

Thus, Qiu Tu watched her eat while reviewing the interrogation notes, quietly keeping her company.

When Shen Lingshuang finished eating, Qiu Tu closed his notebook and stood up. Seeing this, she tilted her head curiously, "Were you keeping me company during the meal?"

Qiu Tu glanced at her and deliberately said, "No."

With that, he turned and left gracefully, instructing the maid to clean up.

As Shen Lingshuang watched Qiu Tu's departing figure, her big eyes blinked. Recalling how he had harshly disciplined her earlier, a ripple of emotions stirred within her.

Outside, Qiu Tu gazed at the gray sky and sighed, reminiscing about his past life.

Apart from economic fraud, emotional fraud is another significant branch, often yielding greater benefits.

In his past life, Qiu Tu’s scam group was comprehensive, dealing in both economic and emotional fraud.

They categorized women into twelve types, devised thirty-six response strategies, and compiled 108 ways to build affection and manipulate emotions, all documented for employees to study.

Although Qiu Tu hadn’t studied these techniques in depth, he had some knowledge. The system’s reminder about Shen Lingshuang's feelings prompted him to naturally deepen their relationship.

After spending the night with her, Qiu Tu gained a better understanding of Shen Lingshuang's background. Even if it wasn’t as grand as she claimed, she was undoubtedly a child of high-ranking officials.

He didn’t know why such a girl ended up in a planning area, but it presented an opportunity. If he could secure this connection, many problems might be resolved.

With this in mind, Qiu Tu arranged for Fang Ming to take care of Shen Lingshuang's security, mainly by borrowing two maids from the Qin family to look after her. As a girl, it wasn’t appropriate for her to be constantly surrounded by rough men.

Fang Ming, a rare good person in this chaotic world, was now Qiu Tu's deputy despite having been his superior just two days ago. Fang Ming showed no resentment and dutifully assisted Qiu Tu.

With Fang Ming's help, Qiu Tu could focus more on solving his current predicament.

After arranging Shen Lingshuang's daily care, Qiu Tu headed towards his residence prepared by the Qin family.

To accommodate the security team, the Qin family allocated a two-part courtyard. Since Qin Shuman stayed in the main house, Qiu Tu naturally moved into the master room in the courtyard.

Approaching the master room, Qiu Tu noticed the front hall’s door was open, with lights on inside. He paused before stepping in.

Inside, a portly middle-aged man sat leisurely sipping tea on a guest chair, with a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl standing submissively beside him.

Hearing footsteps, the man turned and, seeing Qiu Tu, beamed with a smile, standing to greet him, "Ah, Agent Qiu, I've been waiting for you."

Qiu Tu's eyes flickered, and he warmly approached, "Fourth Master Qin, what brings you here so late?"

Fourth Master Qin, the fourth son of the Qin patriarch and head of the fourth branch, managed the family's underground brothels and gambling dens despite his amiable appearance.

Author's Note