In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

Frankly speaking, this plan is very difficult to implement, and it could even be described as too audacious.

But if we succeed, even if it's just taking one step, it will be enough to change the current situation.

She couldn't possibly let something like this pass her by; she had to try it no matter how high the risk.

So Xie Qingyan didn't mince words, turning off the virtual screen and saying directly, "This project is indeed very interesting, I like it a lot. As for the specific proportions... 40/60?"

She originally wanted to say 50/50, but she couldn't figure out Xu Shi's attitude for a while. In addition, she had been suffering losses recently, so she simply gave in first.

"Half is fine."

Xu Shi's answer was unexpected: "After all, this project will inevitably require a large number of compatibility tests and upgrade capability analyses, and 'Prism' is impeccable in this regard. I have no intention of haggling over a ten percent profit."

"...Then I really have to thank Chairman Xu for being so straightforward."

Xie Qingyan was taken aback; Xu Shi's bluntness was unexpected.

Is this guy really that generous?

"Isn't that how it should be?"

Xu Shi's tone became more sincere, "When my father and Uncle Xie were alive, 'Snake Ring' and 'Prism' had such a good relationship... but they've grown distant in recent years, which is the most regrettable thing for me."

"Now that you mention it, I really shouldn't have said that."

Xie Qingyan remained noncommittal, smiling as she raised her glass. "Then let's consider this the beginning of our reconciliation. I wish us a pleasant collaboration."

"Well, it's a pleasure to work with you."

The two exchanged a smile and lightly clinked their glasses.

All other unpleasantness vanished at this moment, at least temporarily.

I'm not feeling well today, so my updates are a bit slow. Sorry.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 66 Oh dear, they're speaking in Tibetan.

The confirmation of the cooperation intention is a good thing for both Xu Shi and Xie Qingyan.

The details of the collaboration were finalized in subsequent discussions – each party would send its own experts to form a professional team to conduct joint research and development, share the research results, and keep them strictly confidential.

The decision-making and leadership naturally fall to "Snake Ring," the entity that proposed the plan.

This was a very reasonable and fair collaboration, and Xie Qingyan had no objections to it. For her, it was even better than she had expected.

In a pleasant atmosphere, the two drank three more bottles of red wine.

"To be honest, before I came here, I never expected that you, Xu Shi, could bring me such a surprise."

Whether it was out of politeness or sincerity, her face flushed slightly, her tone became even softer, and she looked at Xu Shi with seductive eyes, her fingertips gently rubbing the rim of the cup. She even changed how she addressed him.

This guy looks a bit more pleasing to the eye now.

"As I said, 'Snake Ring' and 'Prism' are the perfect partners."

Xu Shi smiled back, "If this relationship can continue, Qingyan, you will see even more surprises."

"Then I'll wait and see."

Xie Qingyan smiled happily.

"By the way, I'll leave the matter of who will be in charge of the project to Director Su."

Xu Shi added casually, glancing behind him, "Is everything alright?"

"Please rest assured, young master."

Su Lin answered respectfully.

"In that case, then... Shanshan, you'll be in charge of following up on the rest."

Xie Qingyan immediately responded, "In terms of seniority, Director Su is your senior. Remember to ask her for advice often, understand?"

"...Ah, um, I will definitely do my best."

Ye Shanshan was somewhat distracted, and only after hearing this did she hurriedly realize what was happening and hastily agreed.

"Then I'll have to trouble Secretary Ye to take care of it."

Xu Shi looked at her with a half-smile and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you with a lot of things later. Thank you for your help."

"Absolutely, please rest assured, Chairman Xu."

Ye Shanshan put on a professional fake smile, but she felt a little uneasy inside.

She was probably the most downcast person there, at least that's how it seemed—the reason being that she had just had a falling out with Xu Shi not long ago.

Back then, she was fearless and didn't care about anyone except her beloved Chairman Xie, let alone Xu Shi, a notorious good-for-nothing in Yecheng.

But who knew the wind would change so quickly? The two, who hadn't crossed paths for years, suddenly finalized a collaboration, and Xie Qingyan's appointment meant that he would inevitably have to deal with Xu Shi in the future.

Not to mention, she could also tell that the other party was definitely not as simple as they seemed... How could she not feel uneasy?

Alas.

Miss Ye Shanshan was filled with regret.

……

By the time the banquet ended, Xie Qingyan was already quite drunk.

"Speaking of which, should we take this opportunity to finalize another matter as well?"

She looked so attractive that Xu Shi couldn't help but tease her.

"Oh? You're really willing to abandon all those girls in the flower garden for me?"

Xie Qingyan seemed to understand his meaning and teased him with interest.

"There's no such thing as a 'flower garden' (a place for women to have affairs). I'm clearly a very virtuous person. Don't believe the rumors outside."

Xu Shi earnestly defended himself, saying, "Besides, in terms of looks and temperament, who can compare to you, Qingyan?"

"There's no need to be in such a hurry."

Xie Qingyan looked at him with a smile, "We're both still young... At the very least, let's wait until the project is stable, right?"

"So I'm taking this as your promise?"

"I didn't say anything."

Xie Qingyan winked at him, then turned and got into her car.

However, as soon as she closed the car door, the dazed look on her face vanished, and she became perfectly clear-headed.

For her, a bottle of red wine is no different than drinking water.

"I never expected this guy to be so good at hiding his true intentions."

She couldn't help but sigh, "I really underestimated him."

If what happened before wasn't enough to prove anything, then this incident is enough to prove everything.

Hearing about the "Overlimit Project" from Xu Shi still feels unreal to this day.

Considering the sweeping reforms that have been taking place within "Snake Ring" recently, who would still underestimate him?

In Xie Qingyan's view, the day when he completely controls the "Snake Ring" is probably not far away.

There is another thing worth noting – the other party must have become an "ascended one", and at a high level at that.

The feedback from "ability nullification" doesn't lie; if it can be locked, it means he has... And when he tried to lock Xu Shi's ability just now, although he seemed calm and collected, Xie Qingyan actually felt very strained.

This could even be considered the most difficult she has faced since awakening her abilities.

That's how her special ability works; the stronger the opponent's ability, the harder it is to suppress.

She was well aware that although her writing was rated A, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to give it a plus sign if we really wanted to evaluate it.

Even with all that, they almost failed, which shows that Xu Shi's abilities are definitely not simple.

"Shanshan, please be more careful from now on."

Thinking this, she immediately warned, "I estimate that Xu Shi most likely has a mental ability. Be careful not to fall into his trap when you come into contact with him."

"...Okay, I understand."

Ye Shanshan, who was acting as the driver, nodded repeatedly.

Actually, she really wanted to refuse directly, saying, "Chairman Xie, why don't you find someone else?" But she couldn't say that. She couldn't tell Xie Qingyan that she had offended him before, could she?

That won't work either; all we can do is be extra careful.

"By the way, speaking of which, now that Chairman Xie has finalized the cooperation with Xu Shi, what about 'Shark Tooth'..."

"There's no need to cut off contact with He Yuzhao."

Xie Qingyan said seriously, "If that's the case, it would actually fulfill Xu Shi's wish... He definitely wants to help He Yuqiang take the position, we can't let him succeed."

This is true.

She didn't deny Xu Shi's words—"Snake Ring" and "Prism" were the best partners, and she could even feel that she appreciated Xu Shi more than before.

Even better, she can control both the military and medical sectors simultaneously.

If that's the case, when the time is right, the "Over-Limit Project" could even be completed by our own side.

It's clear that Chairman Xie's ambitions are quite large.

"Moreover, one thing at a time, cooperating with him doesn't mean we won't settle accounts with him."

Not only was she ambitious, but she also held grudges. "The abandoned hospital incident will be made to pay for by those [unspecified entities] sooner or later, *-civilization…"

Before she could finish speaking, she instinctively covered her mouth.

For a high-ranking board member of a conglomerate to utter such words is not a good thing.

But this was not something she could control; it was a complication of her superpower.

"Obscess syndrome"

To put it more simply, that is...