Man on the ark, forced to become king

Go ask Wei Yanwu for help, or go home...

Chen only thought about this road briefly before forgetting about it.

Wei Yanwu would never agree to her going to Ursus. Asking him for help might just get her locked up. As for going home... she felt disgusted just thinking about it.

Moreover, Yan Kingdom's foreign trade is very complicated. Even if you ask Wei Yanwu, it probably won't be of much use. He is the governor of Longmen, but his influence in the whole of Yan Kingdom is quite limited. If Longmen relies on itself, even if he wanted to, he wouldn't have anything to sell.

Lungmen is a commercial capital, but its manufacturing industry is not very developed. The materials used to build new blocks are all purchased, as it cannot produce them itself.

Of course, Wei Yanwu definitely had access to the materials, but Chen didn't really trust his character, nor did she think that the cunning old man would pay such a price to get her to go to Ursus—whether she went or not, Lin Lu would go anyway.

Since it doesn't matter whether she goes or not, that old fox is unlikely to be willing to waste his money.

So, the only remaining options are Victoria and Colombia?

Colombia is very successful in this kind of business; the whole world knows that they will sell anything as long as there is money: weapons, medicines, and materials.

However, even knowing this, there was nothing Chen could do.

She doesn't know any Colombians, doesn't have access to enough social circles, and even with money, she can't find the necessary connections.

Therefore, she only had one choice left: Victoria.

Coincidentally, she did know someone with considerable influence in Victoria—Beatlex Swire, or rather, the Swire Group.

Whether in Lungmen or Victoria, Swire Group holds a pivotal position. It is a veritable large multinational corporation with abundant financial resources. They even have the capability to independently build mobile cities.

Even in Longmen, where land is incredibly valuable, several urban blocks belong to this massive commercial company.

As the heir to the Swire Group, TRIZ is definitely capable of providing the necessary channels, and Swire Group itself may even have related businesses.

But how should I tell her about this?

Beatrice can do it, but what's the price?

Chen knew she didn't have a keen business sense, but she could tell that a supply channel like this, which was related to the construction of mobile cities, would be extremely valuable. She didn't know exactly how much it would cost, but she figured she couldn't afford it even if she sold herself.

She doesn't have the nerve to ask for a freebie.

However, thinking of Talulah, Chen gritted his teeth, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for Swire's residence.

We need to ask first to find out exactly what price we'll have to pay to solve the problem.

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In the spacious villa, the young woman, dressed in loose pajamas, nestled on a soft sofa like a big cat, with a huge television screen in front of her.

However, her mind was clearly not on the TV program in front of her.

Unlike Officer Long, who left work in a bad mood, she had a very fulfilling and enjoyable afternoon. Every time she thought about Chen's humiliation, she felt extremely satisfied, and the corners of her lips turned up wildly. She didn't even notice the housekeeper approaching.

"Miss, a female police officer from the Royal Guard has arrived outside. She claims to be your friend."

The voice of the housekeeper, Li Boli, interrupted the little drama unfolding in her mind. Swire yawned lazily, looking a little puzzled.

Who would come looking for her so late at night? Could it be Hoshiguma?

"Guards officers? What do they look like?"

"Blue hair—"

"Chen Huijie?!"

Before the butler could finish speaking, Swire jumped up from the sofa, her eyes filled with disbelief.

The policewoman, with blue hair, claimed to be her friend; no further description is needed to know who she is.

But how did Chen find her place? And as a friend no less? Is something wrong with this world?

Swire even wondered if she had fallen asleep. She subconsciously pinched her thigh and gasped in pain.

"Hiss~ Please, please let her in."

If it hurts, then it's not a dream. Today she's going to see what that guy is up to!

Wait, could it be that he was so angry this afternoon that he got even angrier after going home, and came here specifically to get revenge?

Thinking of this possibility, Swire shrank back, feeling a little regretful.

Given that guy's volatile temper, it's not impossible for him to do something like this... She should have the housekeeper ask him first before releasing him.

But it was too late to say anything now. Swire looked around, trying to find something that could give her a sense of security, but found nothing except for the cushions on the sofa.

After a brief delay, Officer Long entered, led by the butler.

"Intestine—you go out first."

Perhaps because she had become accustomed to provoking Chen, the nickname came out almost without thinking. However, as soon as she opened her mouth, Swire noticed that something was wrong with Chen who had come in with the butler, so she immediately swallowed the rest of her words and asked the butler to leave.

Confused, listless, and mentally disoriented, with an inexplicable sense of restraint and a hint of timidity, was this still the Chen Huijie she knew?

Could it be that someone used Originium Arts to impersonate Chen and trick her?

"Are you...are you okay?"

Something's wrong, something's really wrong!

Looking at Chen like this, Swire felt inexplicably awkward. After thinking for a moment, she cautiously leaned closer, her small, delicate nose twitching slightly.

Yes, that smell... it really is me!

"What are you doing!"

Chen was extremely embarrassed by Swire's sudden act of sniffing him. He instinctively wanted to cover up his guilt by speaking loudly, but then he remembered that he had come here to ask for a favor, so he lowered his voice.

Something's not right. Something's not right about you.

Swire frowned, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes.

The body shape is right, the smell is right, and the tone of voice just now was right, but this behavior and that expression should not appear on a creature named Chen Huijie at all!

Suspicious, very suspicious.

"I... I'd like to ask you for a favor... no, no, there's something I want to ask you."

Chen knew that one should have the right attitude when asking for help, but it still made her feel extremely ashamed to act this way in front of Swire. She felt so embarrassed that her scalp tingled, and she could only lower her head and bury her face as deep as possible, speaking so softly that Swire could hardly hear her.

"You need my help?"

Shi Huaiya was invigorated, feeling that he had completely understood.

No wonder she looked like that; it turns out she needed something from her, and that's when she got all excited!

She could brag about this for a whole year about how this guy actually came to her for help!

Thinking about the many opportunities she would have in the future to outdo Chen, Swire's lips couldn't help but curl upwards, and her tail began to wag gently.

She coughed lightly, sank into the sofa, crossed her legs, and said in a strange tone, "Little Chen, you actually have to ask me for help now? Say something nicer, and maybe if I'm in a good mood, I'll help you out."

It’s hard, the fist is hard!

Normally, Chen would have pounced on her to show her who was in charge, but now that she was begging, she had to humble herself and could only endure it, meekly and submissively, her lips trembling as she tried to think of something nice to say in this situation.

"Seriously? You're really going to tell me?"

Her actions made Swire feel uncomfortable.

Even if she needed to ask for help, was this really necessary? The Chen Huijie she knew would never act like this. Could it be that something really serious has happened?

She knew about Chen and Wei Yanwu's relationship. In Longmen, what could possibly make Chen show this expression, or even be willing to flatter her, as if he really intended to say something nice?

She wouldn't even dare to do that in her wildest dreams!

At that moment, Swire had no time for any sarcastic remarks. She grabbed Chen's arm and pulled her to the sofa, frowning as she asked, "What exactly happened?"

They might joke around normally, but if something really happens, as a friend she'll definitely be worried, especially since this matter seems quite serious, so serious that even Chen's abilities can't handle it.

“Beatlex, do you remember... Talulah?”

"Tallulah?"

Swire opened his mouth, then fell silent.

Of course she knew him, and had known him since childhood, but... ever since that incident, she had tried her best not to mention his name in front of Chen.

That incident really affected Chen a lot. She still remembers that Chen locked herself in her room for several days in a row. When she came out, her eyes were red and swollen. And after that, she became more and more taciturn, practicing swordsmanship until she was exhausted every day.

Many years have passed in the blink of an eye, and there has been no news of Talulah. Those who know about her have tacitly avoided mentioning her. Why... would Chen suddenly bring her up?

Could it be...

Thinking of an unbelievable possibility, Swire's eyes widened. She wanted to ask, but dared not speak.

“I found out about Talulah. She should be in the southern ice plains of Ursus right now. Someone promised to help me find her. I want to go with them, but they made a condition: I can only go if I can fulfill that condition.”

“I know his condition is that he wants me to give up and stay in Lungmen to wait for news, but I really can’t help it, so I wanted to ask you if there’s any possibility…”

"Who? Who will help you find someone there?"

Upon hearing Chen's explanation, Swire's first thought was, 'Has she been scammed?'

What kind of place is the southern ice plains of Ursus? A barren wasteland that even a dog would shake its head at!

Unless absolutely necessary, even Ursus' own patrols are unwilling to approach that area. Going to such a place to look for someone? What's the difference between that and looking for a needle in a haystack?

Besides, that's Ursus. Do you really think just anyone can run in and do whatever they want?

"He's my current teacher, very strong, maybe even stronger than Lao Wei."