Chapter 343 Illusionist

Chapter 343: Chapter 343 Illusionist

Pushing open the door to the private room, only Li Shanghui and Milxi were seated inside. It was evident that Milxi did not present the arrogance she had during their first meeting, but instead was waiting early in the room.

"President Yun, you really are a busy person now!" Li Shanghui said with a smile, "It’s truly not easy to get a chance to meet with you!"

Yun Hanrui, offering an apologetic smile, said, "I’ve been pretty tied up with a lot of things recently."

Li Shanghui nodded, "Yes, with Chaoyang Group collaborating with the Micro Dust Research Institute, the company is about to soar to new heights for the second time. I think those companies that were on the fence before are probably kicking themselves now, aren’t they?"

Li Shanghui’s words were neither too soft nor too harsh, but they seemed to remind Yun Hanrui of something.

Yun Hanrui smiled faintly, "The business world is like a battlefield; when Chaoyang Group was embroiled in the scandal, it was normal for them to have reservations! Business is business, I understand completely!"

Li Shanghui and Milxi slightly frowned, as they had assumed that Yun Hanrui, being young, would certainly be extravagant after such dramatic turns of events!

But to their surprise, she already possessed the mindset of a successful businessperson!

A merchant chases profit! This is the most fundamental characteristic of a merchant! So Yun Hanrui was well aware that as long as she could bring benefits to others, those companies would treat her like an offering to Mazu; but if she lost the ability to create profits for them, they would decisively abandon her. Stepping into this industry, Yun Hanrui had already come to this realization!

Li Shanghui’s instigation was not very clever; one could only say he underestimated Yun Hanrui’s intelligence.

At that moment, Milxi laughed, "Miss Yun, congratulations on gaining the favor of the Micro Dust Research Institute. In fact, I was quite shocked that they would collaborate with you!"

"What do you mean by that?" Yun Hanrui asked evenly.

Milxi spoke earnestly, "Chaoyang Group’s strength is immense, I’m well aware of that, but to speak frankly, Chaoyang Group has not yet reached the level necessary to collaborate with the Micro Dust Research Institute!"

Yun Hanrui simply smiled faintly, her face revealing no displeasure.

Milxi continued, "You might not know about the Micro Dust Research Institute; it’s a mysterious research institute that hides beneath the world’s public knowledge. All its collaborators are national-level scientific research institutions. Moreover, the institute’s international reputation is mixed because they act without any regard for ethics. Put simply, they’re a group of science madmen gathered together."

"We’re just their partners; we have no right to interfere with their style of conduct," Yun Hanrui said softly. "I think, without this kind of madness, they would not have reached the realm they’re in now!"

Milxi shook his head and said, "Miss Yun, you haven’t understood my point. I don’t know why the Micro Dust Research Institute wants to collaborate with you, but can you believe that a lion would cooperate with a domestic dog? Cooperation only happens between parties of equal strength. If there is a great disparity in strength, there is only one possibility - absorption!"

"I’m not trying to disparage the other party in order to gain our cooperation," Milxi said with a wry smile. "It’s really because you are not aware of what kind of existence the Micro Dust Research Institute represents. Actually, I came to Huaxia mostly because of Chaoyang Group. Because in Huaxia, only you, Chaoyang Group, have world-class research technology. It’s a pity that the emergence of the Micro Dust Research Institute has caused our potential collaboration to fall through. It truly is a regret!"

"Thank you, Mr. Milxi, for your high regard!" Yun Hanrui said with a light smile. "I don’t think there’s anything at Chaoyang Group that the Micro Dust Research Institute might covet. As for our collaboration, I’m sure there will be a chance for us to work together in the future!"

Milxi gave Yun Hanrui a deep look, then said with a smile, "Right, there will definitely be opportunities in the future! I will be leaving Yanjing in a few days. The doors of our institute are always open for Miss Yun!"

If Yun Hanrui did not know about Ling Feng’s relationship with the Micro Dust Research Institute, she would have been cautious with them. However, because she trusted Ling Feng, she dismissed all the things Milxi said with disdain, not caring at all!

Milxi and Li Shanghui could also see Yun Hanrui’s attitude and couldn’t help but sigh internally. At this point, they would have to resort to other measures!

During the meal, they did not continue to discuss the matter of collaboration, but instead talked about Huaxia’s scenic wonders. Milxi was quite a travel enthusiast, so he was very fond of Huaxia’s beautiful mountains and picturesque scenery.

Midway through the meal, Yun Hanrui furrowed her brow, "Mr. Milxi, did you hear that noise?"

"Noise? What noise?" Milxi said, looking somewhat bewildered. "Besides the three of us, is there anyone else here?"

Li Shanghui also asked, "President Yun, what did you hear?"

A look of bewilderment flashed in Yun Hanrui’s eyes, "Why do I hear a low voice whispering in my ear, it’s like..."

Before she could finish, Yun Hanrui’s eyes closed, and she leaned back limply against the chair.

The door creaked open, and an ordinary-looking Western man appeared before Milxi.

"Lord Illusionist!" Milxi looked at the Western man in front of him with reverence, his eyes filled with awe.

"Hmph!" The Western man snorted coldly, and the sound echoed in Milxi’s ears as if a large bell had been struck.

Milxi’s face instantly turned pale, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

"Lord Illusionist, I acknowledge my guilt!" Milxi quickly knelt to the ground.

By the time the Illusionist entered, Li Shanghui had already fainted to the ground.

"Acknowledge guilt? Milxi, the organization expected better of you!" The Illusionist said indifferently, "Did you think that once you were in Huaxia, you could lower your guard, and that the organization would have no reach over you?"

"No, not at all!" Milxi said frantically, "My loyalty to the organization is unquestionable!"

The Illusionist reached out, pulled at the collar of Yun Hanrui’s garment, "This communicator, you didn’t even notice. You’ve simply shamed our organization. You’re nothing but a bunch of incompetents!"

"Ah!" Milxi was dumbfounded. He didn’t expect that Yun Hanrui, upon arriving at the banquet, would still be wearing such a communicator. Had he just now...

At that thought, cold sweat streamed down the back of Milxi’s neck.

"I’ve already dealt with the tail!" The Illusionist spoke casually. "I can help you one last time, but if you still fail to complete the organization’s mission, you should know what your fate will be."