Lu Li had no idea that someone had plans for them – Square Root 3 hadn't told anyone about Ruling Sword.
Neither of them wanted to get money quickly, so they always had an independent negotiating position. They didn't accept any commercial injection of funds, so most companies didn't pay attention to them.
The overbearing president also didn't know that his baby had once again become mixed up with Lu Li.
Because Lu Li had 'generously' shared the farming tower with Water Fairy, she had returned with a quest. It wasn't an official quest, but her Thief mentor was threatened and had asked their disciples to solve the problem.
Water Fairy's mentor was a strong Night Elf Thief who was associated with the King of Stormwind. Her Enhanced Backstab had been taught to her by this mentor.
When Lu Li heard Water Fairy mentioned this, he remembered one of the most important sources of enhanced skills – mentors.