Yang Bingzhong was initially taken aback, then suddenly understood and smiled knowingly.
Haha, is this guy really trying to morally blackmail me?
Well, it seems Lin Wang kept his mouth shut and didnât tell Ren Zhong the truth about the Starfire Town survey.
This ridiculously kind guy, Ren Zhong, even wants to plead for these lower-class people.
"Hmm, Ren Zhong, you did well today. Iâll think of something. These people are indeed pitiful. Sigh, letâs just do our best and leave the rest to fate. But donât get your hopes up too high, after all, no one can control this survey thing."
A kind subordinate certainly hopes to have a kind boss.
Yang Bingzhong, eager to cherish talent, decided to generously meet Ren Zhongâs expectations.
He gave Ren Zhong a "benevolent" lie.
"Hmm! Thank you, Yang! On behalf of the people of Starfire Town, thank you too!"
At this moment, Ren Zhong was so busy his head was spinning.
He was not only in secret communication with Yang Bingzhong, but also dealing with another fool simultaneously.
Before Ma Xiaoling came over today, she had carefully prepared a script following Ma Dafuâs guidance and practiced earnestly in front of the mirror for half a day.
But unexpectedly, it all turned out to be pointless.
She simply couldnât find her entry point.
The script had completely gone off the rails.
Especially at the end when Ren Zhong lied about some new company, some 20% commission, it was just unbelievable.
If Lin Wang had said those words, Ma Xiaoling would have only thought how shameless can one be.
But since it was Ren Zhong who lied in public, she immediately wavered, eagerly messaging Ren Zhong to ask, "Is it true? Is that Yang really so kind-hearted? Doesnât that mean we worried for nothing?"
Ren Zhong rolled his eyes inwardly.
Itâs fine if others donât know the inside story.
But how can you, who knows about seventy to eighty percent of the truth, act so seriously asking me?
Unbelievable.
Your intelligence!
I could sell you eighteen times a minute!
The flaws were so numerous he didnât even know where to startć.
At this point, he was worried that revealing the truth would make it awkward for Ma Xiaoling to maintain her composure, making it hard to clarify for her.
So, he had to divert Ma Xiaolingâs attention, "Letâs talk about this later, I have a new arrangement here that needs your cooperation. Listen to me..."
Meanwhile, Yang Bingzhong was about to call Ren Zhong back to ask questions in person, but he paused with a light "huh" and frowned.
In the surveillance feed in front of him, Ma Xiaoling suddenly jumped in front of Ren Zhong.
She grabbed Ren Zhongâs hand, then cupped Ren Zhongâs face, and asked worriedly, "Are you okay? That scumbag Lin Wang dared to treat you like this."
As she spoke, Ma Xiaolingâs face was so close to Ren Zhongâs, almost as if she wanted to bite him.
Ren Zhong turned his face away silently, seemingly too embarrassed to meet her fiery gaze, stammering, "No... Iâm fine."
"Hmm. Itâs good that youâre fine." Ma Xiaoling nodded, then picked up his right hand and held it in her palm, looking at him affectionately, "I told you long ago youâre too kind, and you just wouldnât listen."
She stomped her foot and said, "Damn, if I were by your side, would that scumbag Lin Wang dare to treat you like that?"
Ren Zhong forced a smile, "Youâre the Guard Captain, you have your responsibilities. And look, Iâm all right, arenât I?"
"Youâre only alive because youâre lucky! And naturally talented! You were this close to dying! You call this âall rightâ? I saw in the video how furious you were. Werenât you heartbroken?"
Ren Zhong: "Uh..."
"This time youâve learned a lesson, right?"
As she spoke, Ma Xiaoling even raised her finger to poke Ren Zhongâs forehead, shyly rebuking him.
Ren Zhong: "Emmm..."
Ren Zhong struggled a bit, seemingly trying to break free from her hold, but he couldnât as she was too strong, holding his hand tightly.
"Let go, so many people watching, itâs not good."
Ma Xiaoling rolled her eyes, "Whatâs not good about it? You and I are both single, whatâs wrong with dating? Who dares object?"
Ren Zhong: "Uh..."
Ma Xiaoling continued her self-talk, "Why are you so fussy? But whatever, this is part of why I like you, isnât it? Oh, also, remember to buy some Anti-aging Potion for my dad later, Iâll get it from you. Iâve transferred the money to you. No worries, Iâm leaving now. Mua~"
After blowing a kiss, Ma Xiaoling swaggered off, leaving Ren Zhong alone to sway in the wind.
He hunched his neck and waved to Tang Shuying and Jiang Kai, who were watching in disbelief, as a greeting before hurrying inside.
After a long while, as Ren Zhongâs figure disappeared into the airship building, two words escaped Jiang Kaiâs mouth, "Holy~crap!"
Tang Shuying remained silent.
Is this what love among citizens looks like?
This joyously nauseating feeling...
So envious.
...
Yang Bingzhong only asked briefly about Ren Zhong and Ma Xiaolingâs situation.
Ren Zhong honestly admitted that there was something between him and Ma Xiaoling.
Yang Bingzhong didnât say much, instead merely giving Ren Zhong a grand introduction to the prosperity and abundant resources of Chromium Carbon Town, then painting a bright future.
For example, his grand plan, about to unfold in a sweeping manner, and so on.
He clearly told Ren Zhong that he was very wealthy, unimaginably wealthy.
At the same time, Yang Bingzhong subtly hinted to Ren Zhong that the Ma father and daughter couldnât offer him a future, suggesting Ren Zhong should plan early.
Ren Zhong also honestly admitted.
He knew that as just an ordinary person from the wasteland, he definitely couldnât match Ma Xiaoling. But he couldnât control his restless heart, nor resist Ma Xiaolingâs fiery advances, so he could only get by like this for now.
When Ren Zhong was about to leave, Yang Bingzhong transferred him 500,000 and instructed, "Although you managed to defeat Lin Wang, there were many coincidental factors. Your real strength is still lacking. You are now in a rapid growth period in terms of strength, and you must work fiercely and diligently to bring out your full potential."
"But in the end, your strength is low, encountering high-level Ruined Beasts can easily cause an unexpected downfall. So, Iâm allocating funds for you to buy some life-saving equipment. Make sure you donât die prematurely. The finest metal should first receive the best refinement to become the sharpest sword before being unsheathed!"
Listening to these eerily familiar words, Ren Zhong was filled with gratitude.
"Alright, go settle down first. Later, Iâll have someone explain the professional teamâs guidelines to you."
"Hmm! Thank you, Yang!"
Ren Zhong left happily.
After Ren Zhong left, Yang Bingzhong clenched his fist, retrieved the relevant intelligence on Ren Zhong provided by Lin Wang and Bei Lihui, and pondered carefully, embarking on a frenzied study.
Good heavens!
Ju Qingmeng, Zheng Tian, Chen Hanyu!
Single? Single my ass!
Though Ren Zhong might be overly kind, heâs no saint, and heâs quite a lecherous person with a strong possessive nature.
Sure enough, no oneâs perfect, this makes sense.
This guy likely got himself into trouble with the wrong people in the big city because of his lustful ways, which is why he lost his citizen status, but managed to barely keep his life, though banished.
Now that heâs in a more liberal wasteland area, heâs even harder to restrain himself.
In just over a month and a half, he has already found four close female friends on the town, including legit citizens like Ju Qingmeng and Ma Xiaoling.
Heâs just asking for trouble with his lust!
Then, Yang Bingzhong pulled out Ma Xiaolingâs past information once again.
After a long time, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was slightly relieved.
Judging from Ma Xiaolingâs past student life, her personality probably wouldnât allow Ren Zhong to two-time her with multiple people.
Ren Zhong must have lied to Ma Xiaoling, claiming to be single.
I just need to do a little arrangement, with Ma Xiaolingâs straightforward and reckless personality, Ren Zhong is likely to have a big mishap.
This is good.
The management science tutorial really works well.
The intelligence system is truly essential.
Yang Bingzhongâs fingers began to gently tap on the desktop.
A new scheme was quietly taking shape.
Yang was confident that everything was under control.
Although it may not succeed, itâs worth a try.
Even if it fails, it wonât negatively affect me.
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