Resurrection Empire-Chapter 997 - 384: Mastermind (Part 2)

Gao Ya noticed that as Ren Zhong spoke, the muscles in his shoulders and thighs were bulging and contracting irregularly.

The veins beside his temples also occasionally throbbed and compressed.

Gao Ya thought to himself, this man is clearly enduring immense pain, yet remains so composed.

What kind of willpower does he possess?

"Gao Ya, are you listening?"

"I am, I am. Yes, I remember."

"Alright then."

Since he wasn't too troubled by the assassin, Ren Zhong arrived half an hour earlier than the agreed time.

Gao Ya booked a luxurious VIP conference room for him, which also served as accommodation. Ren Zhong took the opportunity to shower and then lay in the massage cabin for some therapy, slightly alleviating his pain.

By the time he finished these and entered the meeting room, Gao Ya, Xiao Xingyue, and a woman from the Tanggu Group were already in place.

Ma Xiaocheng had not arrived yet, which was just right, so Ren Zhong briefly chatted with Tang Youyun, the Tanggu Group representative.

Ren Zhong extended his hand, "Hello. Nice to meet you, Ren Zhong."

Tang Youyun also extended her delicate hand for a light shake before quickly withdrawing, "Hello, Tang Youyun."

Ren Zhong asked, "I want to know what position Miss Tang holds in your company, and whether you can represent your company fully."

Tang Youyun: "Director of the Chairman's Secretariat of Tanggu Group. My father is the current rotating chairman of the Group."

Ren Zhong feigned surprise, "Then the person who contacted me multiple times before was..."

Tang Youyun: "It was me, but I changed my voice."

Ren Zhong nodded, "That's good."

Having said that, he activated the projection device in his armor, projecting the badge he had just captured with the word "Tang," and said, "Miss Tang should already know what I just encountered, right? I think your company owes me a reasonable explanation. After all, I had a bit of unpleasantness with Tang Xiangyun. I certainly have reason to suspect you."

Tang Youyun: "But the surveillance mentioned that you believe the mastermind behind the attack is Hugh Augustus?"

Ren Zhong: "That's just a guess; what I saw last was your badge, and the physical evidence was taken away, so it's natural to be suspicious."

Gao Ya listened to their confrontation, somewhat knowing yet not understanding.

Until after a long time had passed, when Ren Zhong and Tang Youyun reached an initial verbal agreement to further restrain Tang Xiangyun, decided to transfer several resource recycling enterprises in Ren Zhong Group's surrounding counties to Ren Zhong at fair value, and increased the price for chip and material procurement for Ren Zhong's companies, also agreeing on more than ten preferential terms and expansion permits, Gao Ya realized why Ren Zhong previously called out Hugh's name once.

The reason was simple, Ren Zhong wanted to use this matter to negotiate terms with Tanggu Group, but didn't intend to really sever relations. Gao Ya strongly suspected that he had predicted that the attackers might carry some credential from Tanggu Group before taking action. Truly a monster!

After negotiations, Ren Zhong went to the next room with Xiao Xingyue for a private conversation.

Xiao Xingyue, representing Ying Hao, offered a new olive branch.

Ying Hao hoped Ren Zhong would handle the Association slightly in Lower Origin Capital City.

After some time, he would try to transfer Ren Zhong to Source Star Military Industry and appoint Ren Zhong as the Commander of the army under Source Star Military Industry's affiliate enterprises.

Xiao Xingyue said, "A lot has happened recently. After being forced awake, the frozen Elder used his influence to resolve the chaotic situation before choosing to return to sleep. The Association's upper echelon's power has returned to the Elder Council. But the Mengdu Group is becoming increasingly restless, and the Chairman's freezing plan has been forced to delay repeatedly. He decided to use the inherent advantage of the Military Industry Group to form an army absolutely loyal to him. But the Chairman himself isn't skilled in military management, so he hopes you will take on the role of Commander. You and I are both people he absolutely trusts."

This matter is very significant, unsuitable for discussion in communication, and before Xiao Xingyue spoke, he even activated the electromagnetic interference device he carried.

After listening, Ren Zhong remained composed, but internally, he was as clear as a mirror. Since Ying Hao had Xiao Xingyue speak directly, he actually had no chance to refuse.

A tree stands out in the forest; the wind must batter it.

Faced with military talent he couldn't conceal, Ying Hao and Hugh Augustus adopted completely different approaches to respond.

No matter the strategy, Ren Zhong didn't actually want either.

He knew, even if he became a trusted general under Ying Hao, raised a million-strong army, the real ownership of the army would still only belong to Ying Hao, having nothing to do with him personally.