The Witch's Imaginary Land: Redemption Comes After Sticking Together

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Rights are a very clear dividing line. In the witch's mind, taking on rights also means taking on corresponding obligations. For witches, who can be completely detached from social development, those who are willing to take on the messes of other witches deserve respect.

Aside from power, witches are basically divided by strength. Even a great witch without any official position can be on equal footing with the mayor.

These witches with special powers are called gentlemen. Even if they are not great witches, they are worthy of respect. Moreover, because they often have their own skills and have extensive and intertwined social circles, they constitute a special class.

The basic hierarchy of witch society consists of the normal witch class, the gentleman class, the official witch class, and the great witch class, which is not part of this system.

They are highly fluid and rarely conflict, but that doesn't mean they don't need to be treated with caution.

The official witches were almost powerless against the gentlemen's feigned compliance, and the witch organization, not being entirely part of the local government, was even more powerless against the gentleman class.

To fulfill responsibilities effectively in this area, a bit of tension between the two sides is acceptable.

Seeing that Jiang Kehan ​​understood, Gu Lingfeng's brows relaxed. He ruffled Jiang Kehan's hair and took out a set of uniquely styled clothes from his personal space and handed them to her.

"You can't dress like this if you want to be a qualified hostess. Try this outfit instead, consider it a reward for your good performance in training."

After saying that, she pulled out her staff from her bosom. It looked like a money gun. As she gently pulled the trigger, a card was fired and landed on the ground, turning into a wardrobe.

"Change your clothes here. Don't worry, this is the Level 3 spell, Andrea's Personal Dressing Room. It can prevent other witches from detecting you. If someone tries to forcibly look inside with magic, the dressing room will simply turn into clothes and put them on you, ensuring your privacy."

Such a convenient spell, but its practicality is not very strong, and spells with witch names are almost all proprietary, making them much more expensive than normal spells and difficult to buy.

Jiang Kehan ​​remembered the name of the spell. If she wanted to buy this spell in the future, she could ask Gu Lingfeng. This was also a little trick among witches to obtain rare spells.

Whoever has it can contact them, since magic can be resold, but a certain fee must be paid to the copyright holder.

"I will try my best." She took the clothes and went into the dressing room. Before she left, she saw Gu Lingfeng's approving smile.

For Gu Lingfeng, doing what needed to be done was far more valuable than expressing gratitude. She glanced at the time and swiftly began arranging the hall's layout.

"Keep it up, my dear witches. I didn't send you here to be cute. Hurry up and get it done, the employer will be inspecting soon."

"If you can perform well enough to get the employer's approval, I wouldn't mind adding an extra level 1 spell to your account, how about that?"

The witches who came to work temporarily cheered, little did they know that Gu Lingfeng had considered extra rewards when he first hired them. Strictly speaking, they were working extra hard for their original pay.

Seeing this, Gu Lingfeng revealed a profound and unfathomable smile; this was wisdom.

Jiang Kehan ​​changed her clothes quickly and then walked out of the dressing room with a slightly awkward expression.

Gu Lingfeng and the other witches working there couldn't help but look over, and they all gasped softly.

Jiang Kehan ​​wore a long white dress with extra fabric extensions in the front, resembling butterflies, extending outwards from the left and right quarters of the way, which accentuated her figure.

The graceful waist appears exceptionally slender against its backdrop, yet this design avoids looking sloppy and adds a touch of solemnity.

The shoulders are adorned with lace trim, giving it a gentle and approachable feel, while the collar extends directly from the chest to the neck. However, for a more formal look, gold and silver threads are interwoven to conceal the skin.

It can only be said that the designer is very clever; this is more eye-catching, making people curious about what's underneath, and also making it impossible to criticize the other person for dressing too revealingly.

It's what you wanted to see; the other person didn't show anything.

The pants on Jiang Kehan's lower body were the source of her awkwardness. The pants got tighter as they went down, revealing her fair and delicate ankles, making her long legs look even straighter.

The most outrageous thing is that the designer added very transparent patterns to the front of the pants in order to make them look presentable. Although they look beautiful at first glance, they look like writing on the legs.

Gu Lingfeng shifted his gaze elsewhere, feeling somewhat guilty.

I'm a gentleman... right?

Chapter 37 Wu Yuhan

“Miss Jiang, now I feel more and more that hiring you was a wise choice.” Gu Lingfeng clapped his hands lightly, his serious expression turning into a faint smile.

Jiang Kehan ​​tried her best to stand up straight. To be honest, the clothes didn't fit her very well, giving her the feeling that if she moved too much, they would tear.

She unconsciously tiptoed to appear more dignified and natural, recalling the contents of her notes, and subtly gave Gu Lingfeng a wink with a slightly sly smile.

"really?"

Gu Lingfeng's lips twitched, and he suddenly felt like he was having a heart attack. He subconsciously swallowed and turned his gaze elsewhere.

"Well, now that you've changed your clothes, come with me. We'll wait for the host of this banquet to inspect our work. I think you'll make a good impression."

She turned around and led the way for Jiang Kehan, and the two waited at the gate.

"Just try to smile later. Do more and talk less so you won't upset the other person, understand, Kehan?" Gu Lingfeng straightened his collar and used magic to transmit his voice directly into Jiang Kehan's ears, "You're just a temporary worker, you don't need to take unnecessary risks like I do."

Jiang Kehan ​​understood that the other person was giving her guidance, and she looked at the other person gratefully and nodded.

The host of the banquet did not keep the two of them waiting for long. Jiang Kehan ​​and Gu Lingfeng held their breath as they watched the figures that had suddenly been teleported over.

Gu Lingfeng narrowed his long, phoenix-shaped eyes slightly, scrutinizing them, while Jiang Kehan ​​simply watched his figure with curiosity.

Two witches approached them. The one in front was imposing, her delicate face devoid of any smile, like a Barbie doll with a fixed expression. Her eyes were slightly lowered, calm and aloof.

She wore a magnificent Lolita dress, the black lace interwoven with silent screams, withered roses enchanted upon it, and leaned on a long staff, her gaze unwavering.

"You must be Miss Jiang and Ms. Gu." Her voice was slightly ethereal, like autumn leaves dancing in the wind, drifting left and right as they fell.

"My name is Wu Yuhan, it's a pleasure to meet you all."

After speaking, she lifted her left leg and placed it behind her right leg, with both feet slightly bent. She supported her upper body with her right hand on her cane to maintain balance, while bowing with her left hand across her chest.

Jiang Kehan ​​and Gu Lingfeng simply placed their left hands horizontally in front of their chests and bowed in return, but their legs remained perfectly straight.

This ladylike etiquette does not require both parties to communicate in the same manner. On the contrary, the host needs to be polite, while the guest only needs to express their respect.

This newcomer is clearly hostile. Gu Lingfeng maintained her smile, but inwardly she clicked her tongue in disapproval. The other party had given her a taste of their own medicine, establishing their position as the master beforehand.

But this is Gu Lingfeng's territory.

Jiang Kehan ​​wasn't that cunning; she looked curiously at the witch behind Wu Yuhan, who was dressed in the same clothes as her.

Did the other party bring a hostess? She kept her doubts to herself, keeping her mouth tightly shut with a sweet smile.

"Is this Ms. Wu's first time here? Would it be better if I showed you around?"

Gu Lingfeng calmly returned the nail, speaking in a polite tone.

"No need, I've already seen it." Wu Yuhan's tone remained unchanged, naturally ignoring Gu Lingfeng's unpleasant expression, and confidently seizing control of the situation.

“Ms. Gu, please let me arrange the layout here. I think there might be some oversights in some places. As for Ms. Jiang, please let Ms. Qiao Wen take care of her. I think you won’t refuse me, right, Ms. Jiang?”

She looked at Jiang Kehan, and for some reason, Jiang Kehan ​​felt that the other person's gaze had softened considerably.

Jiang Kehan ​​didn't speak immediately, but instead secretly glanced at Gu Lingfeng as if seeking help. At this moment, veins were faintly bulging on Gu Lingfeng's forehead, and his chest was heaving as he took deep breaths.

Damn it, this is the first time someone has questioned my professional competence!

Even if Gu Lingfeng's character is questioned, she will just laugh it off, but she is very proud of her professional ethics and is a true "sensitive person".

However, having been a manager for so many years, she wouldn't lose her composure. After nodding slightly to Jiang Kehan, she gradually calmed down, though a chill was brewing in her eyes. She then led Wu Yuhan inside to arrange the details.

Jiang Kehan ​​took over the conversation after seeing the other party nod, and spoke to Ms. Qiao Wen, who had a helpless expression.

"Okay, thank you, Ms. Qiao Wen."

"Can I call you Kehan? Don't mind, that's just Wu Yuhan's temper." She walked up to Jiang Kehan ​​and easily noticed that the other's clothes didn't fit. She chuckled and took out a needle and thread from her bosom.

"Don't move yet, let me alter your clothes."

Jiang Kehan ​​didn't see Qiao Wen's movements clearly. She only felt a blur before her eyes and suddenly felt much lighter. She tried to move a few times and felt that the clothes seemed to have been stretched.

Qiao Wen put the needle and thread back into her bosom, pushed Jiang Kehan ​​in front of her, and as she exhaled water mist, a water mirror gradually gathered in front of them.

"How was my cooking? Pretty good, right?"

Jiang Kehan ​​looked at herself in the mirror. The clothes fit her well, and most importantly, they had some just the right amount of patterns, giving her a gentlemanly air.

"Thank you?" She was a little confused as to why the other person wanted to help her.

Qiao Wen placed her fingers on Jiang Kehan's shoulder and gave her a gentle push as if she hadn't used much force. Jiang Kehan ​​involuntarily turned around to face the apologetic smile on Qiao Wen's face.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Qiao Wen. I am Wu Yuhan's maid, bodyguard, and companion, and also one of the hosts today."

Formal banquets usually have two hosts: one to greet all the guests, and the other to stand behind the host and greet them with a smile.

The two individuals represent completely different things. The former represents the host's face, while the latter has a bit of a strategist's feel to him, responsible for ensuring the host behaves properly or taking over topics that the host is reluctant to bring up, and deflecting guests' questions.

However, there seems to be no precedent for a hostess becoming the host's female companion at a banquet? In a way, it would make one feel uncomfortable.

A female companion at a party is usually there to prepare for the dance, or simply to bring a friend or partner to the party, or it could be an excuse to politely decline an invitation.

Since the female companion is also a guest at the banquet, her main responsibility is to eat, drink, and have fun. If the female companion also has to work, it will be seen as her making trouble or deliberately provoking others.

This can be interpreted as: What do you mean? Making your female companion work here? Does she look down on the banquet I arranged and think I did a bad job? What? My female companion is working... Does she look down on me?!

Even if the host doesn't think that way, the guest can easily fall into this logic and might even enjoy watching the spectacle.

Qiao Wen noticed the confusion in Jiang Kehan's eyes and explained it to her in a lively tone.

"Actually, she's mainly a bodyguard. Wu Yuhan only graduated a year ago, so she's your senior!"

Jiang Kehan ​​stared wide-eyed and turned around to look.

Isn't that implying that the other party is being attacked?!

With a smug smile, Qiao Wen continued, "She's still just a little witch, so she needs protection. But don't underestimate her. Wu Yuhan is the former top student of the academy and is hailed as a leader with extraordinary potential."

Chapter 38 Unexpected People

Are you saying that a little witch has become the head of the city-level witch organization, and that she has only graduated a year ago?

Jiang Kehan ​​felt as if she had heard her mentor from her past life, who had wandered in the United States, go from being a homeless man to becoming a governor—it was unbelievable.

As a result, she was unable to control her emotions.

It should be noted that the head of the Pingjiang City Witch Agency can directly command more than 200 medium-sized witches, all of whom are elites, and it is assumed that the other party will always have a powerful witch at their disposal.

This is just too ridiculous.

Jiang Kehan ​​twitched the corners of her mouth, suddenly realizing that she still knew too little about this world.

"Don't be too surprised, how about we make a bet?" Qiao Wen pulled Jiang Kehan ​​to sit down, and while looking at Wu Yuhan and Gu Lingfeng, she made a bet with Jiang Kehan.

"How about we bet that Miss Gu will come back disappointed?"

Jiang Kehan ​​looked at the other person's smiling face. Although she was a little puzzled as to why the other person would start such a betting game, her tone was very firm.

"I believe Miss Gu will not be affected by these things, and the idea of ​​her feeling disappointed is simply nonsense."

Through these few days of interaction, Jiang Kehan ​​has a clear understanding of Gu Lingfeng's character. This somewhat capricious manager is actually a very responsible person who would never let his emotions affect his work.

Qiao Wen continued to introduce Wu Yuhan with a mysterious smile, as if she had everything under control.

"Well, back to the topic, a little witch like Wu Yuhan can't just randomly flirt with people, so the others understood what it meant for me to be their female companion, which was a clear rejection."