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

"I want to improve too..."

Ding Jun sighed, inwardly cursing Shen He.

However, this was just him worrying unnecessarily; Xu Shi was actually not as harsh as he thought.

He has invested a considerable amount in the "Long Knife Party," and naturally, he wants to nurture them well.

Moreover, compared to the other three gangs, Ding Jun was the most honest of the bunch, and he felt more at ease using someone who obeyed him.

As for why the other party couldn't find Shen He, it was actually within his expectations.

It's the main character after all; even a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. It's not that easy for you to find one.

Moreover, he knew in his heart that although he had become a bachelor, Shen He was by no means at his wit's end.

At least he still has one way out.

"Ah... doesn't Shen He have a younger sister?"

Xu Shi vaguely remembered that when "Tianhe" was destroyed, Shen He was not the only one who escaped; his sister, Shen Qin, also survived.

However, he didn't know much about Shen Qin. In the original novel, when she first appeared, he, the villain, was already on the verge of death, so he naturally had very little information to glean from the plot.

But there are two things he still remembers.

First, Shen Qin is a hopeless case of brother complex.

Second, Shen Qin's faction is unique; it is not located within the City of Night Sin, but rather deep within the Birch Gold Plain outside the city.

The faction is called "The Forsaken".

This is a very special group.

In every era, people leave this city for various reasons. Apart from the boundless Birchwood Plain to the west, Night Sin City is surrounded by the sea on three sides. Since the "Rust Fog" descended, sea routes have been severely restricted, making it almost impossible to leave in this way.

Over time, many people settled down deep in the Hakkaisan Plain, forming an independent ethnic group.

However, their situation wasn't much better. The reason why Night City didn't expand was because the concentration of "rust fog" there was too high, and the conditions were relatively much harsher.

Those who were separated from the group were naturally ignored and left to fend for themselves.

Of course, even so, this force should not be underestimated. Although he doesn't know much about it, Xu Shicai can guess about 70-80% of its tactics. A being that can develop outside the City of Night Sin for so long must have its own unique strengths.

If I remember correctly, Shen Qin's position in the group should be quite high, and her personal strength should not be weak either.

That would probably be a storyline where long-lost relatives join a hidden force. Perhaps there are still some crises waiting for Shen He to resolve among the "Forgotten Ones." In the end, he not only improves his strength and wins over people's hearts, but also reunites with his sister and then faces new crises together.

All is well, Ahri Lucy.

However, the plot has already become a complete mess, and it's hard to say how it will turn out.

But thinking about it, it should be quite interesting.

Thinking this, he slumped back in his chair and stretched lazily.

"younger sister?"

Jiang Chengcheng's voice sounded from behind him. She was massaging his shoulders while teasing him, "Mr. Xu, are you not satisfied with pretending to be someone's sister? Now you want to find a real sister?"

She had originally come to report to Xu Shi, but Xu Shi casually pulled her over, and she witnessed the whole process.

Anyway, her loyalty is beyond question, and there won't be any problem if we don't hide it from her.

After seeing Xu Shi's actions, Jiang Chengcheng was only slightly surprised and didn't think there was anything wrong with what he did.

"Who knows?"

Xu Shi took her hand, a slight smile appearing on his face. "Are you jealous?"

"I was the one who modified that cyborg for you."

Jiang Chengcheng complained, but her hands never stopped moving. "So you're saying I also contributed to this... Chairman Xu, you're joking with me."

"Haha."

Xu Shi couldn't help but chuckle. "Let's get down to business. Is it about the weapon upgrade?"

"Yes, all the equipment that needed upgrading has been iterated."

Jiang Chengcheng nodded. "I've compiled all the relevant data and simulations. You can look at them anytime you want."

Hearing this, Xu Shi was very satisfied.

The virtuous cycle works like this: the value brought by the "twins" is at least hundreds of billions or even trillions. Even if it is split 50/50 with the "Prism", the profit is still astronomical.

These funds are enough to resolve many previously backlogged projects, not only the "Over-Limit Project," but also other weapons and equipment. We need to tackle both at the same time to ensure both are done well.

As a long-established company, "Snake Ring" naturally has a very complete system, and once it is running at full capacity, its efficiency is unimaginable.

And with these new equipment, they can enter the next cycle, generation after generation, endlessly.

In this way, the conglomerate's position naturally becomes more and more secure. Winning over allies is just an extra layer of protection; its own strength is the most important thing.

With good equipment, we can stand tall.

"What about the research and development of the 'Overlimit Project' itself?"

"There has been some progress."

Jiang Chengcheng smiled and said, "The kind of specialized single-person enhancement machine you mentioned might still need some time to accumulate samples, but I did try it out and created an upgraded version based on 'Twins'."

As she spoke, she placed a small box in Xu Shi's hand. "The enhancement effect is much better than the first generation, and I have tried to improve its adaptability, so that we no longer need to develop different types of chips based on the different focuses of the abilities."

Xu Shi's eyes flickered.

It's hard to imagine that while everyone was still eagerly awaiting the first-generation "twin" chip, which had only recently been released, the second-generation chip had already been developed.

This seems a bit too fast, but the fact is that he had already started preparing for all of this a long time ago. In addition, given the size of the "Snake Ring" and Jiang Chengcheng's extraordinary abilities, such speed is reasonable.

We're getting closer and closer to developing a dedicated weapon... If you think about it, this is much earlier than when Shen He developed a first-generation chip in the original story.

This is the confidence that the conglomerate gives me.

"The only drawback is its poor stability; it doesn't even reach half the performance of the 'twin' model, making mass production impossible."

Jiang Chengcheng continued, "I need some more time to polish and revise it."

"Just do it at your own pace."

Xu Shi nodded slightly and said with relief, "You've really worked hard. With you around, I don't know how much I can save worry."

When people said she was a capable horse, it wasn't just a joke; she certainly deserves credit for it.

In fact, Jiang Chengcheng is currently a very popular person in the group. Her abilities are obvious to all, and the huge profits brought by the projects are secondary. There is no one in the company who does not recognize her.

Anyway, no one will feel sorry for Jiang Fengshan anymore. You son of a bitch, how much money did you make everyone lose? It's a favor if no one spits on his grave.

Her only flaw is that she is too cold and indifferent to everyone. People in the engineering department are especially qualified to comment on this, as they dare not even breathe loudly under her command every day.

However, quite a few young people who have just joined the company still want to challenge "my beautiful female boss", but unfortunately they only receive her glares or even scolding. Some of them with poor mental strength even cried because of it.

God knows what kind of psychological damage this caused them, waaaaaah.

In the end, the nickname "Iceberg Demoness" even emerged, but this was not a derogatory term; the more she was called that, the more popular she became.

"This is just my job, you flatter me."

Jiang Chengcheng smiled shyly, but slowly wrapped her arms around his neck. "But... can I get a reward?"

"It's not time to leave work yet."

Xu Shi wanted to tease her.

"But I haven't spent time alone with you in so long."

Jiang Chengcheng persisted, "I wasn't even at the last press conference... okay?"

Her delicate and charming appearance softened Xu Shi's heart.

Who would have thought that this beautiful manager, who had undergone a dramatic transformation and was cold and aloof in front of others, would be completely different in front of her, becoming charming, gentle, and adorable... Anyone who didn't know better would think she was someone's little maid.

Of course, this only applies to Xu Shi; she treats herself as Xu Shi's private property.

I suddenly felt a desire to conquer.

However, when he pulled her into his arms, intending to make the most of her, he suddenly noticed something amiss.

"You...aren't wearing anything?"

"She was still wearing her socks."

Jiang Chengcheng blushed and unbuttoned her white coat. "I did this because I wanted to report to you... No one else can see it."

Whoever sees this will have their eyes gouged out.

"...I don't have any clothes for you to change into."

Xu Shi's breathing became a little rapid; good heavens, they've gone this far...

Now there's no way to resist.

Coincidentally, he also planned to find out where Jiang Chengcheng's holy mark was located, and use it to conduct serious research on supernatural abilities.

"Then... I'll wear yours."

Jiang Chengcheng lowered her head impatiently, her eyes filled with a dazed look.

"Everything I have is yours. You can use it however you want."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 109 Brother, how have you been lately?

Jiang Chengcheng's mark is on her lower back.

This was a major discovery made by Xu Shi after about two hours of careful study.

No wonder I didn't notice it last time; it was a problem with my posture.

The shape is a little different from Gu Yi's; it looks like a pair of goat horns, with a heart-shaped pattern inside.

"How can there be a difference?" Xu Shi found it amusing. It was just like the pictures of stigmata he had seen online in his previous life, with a chart showing the different effects of different stigmata.

It doesn't seem to have any real effect; it's more of a sign that the degeneration is complete.