It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

Otherwise, I'm afraid the scene of "the old Pope's corpse has stank" will be staged by then, right?

And we also have to think about how to let Xu Ying keep it with her reasonably. She can't just carry a corpse around the street like she's carrying a doll, right?

How about making a small backpack? Like Tanjiro and Nezuko? It's pretty cute.

Or maybe just transform it into a semi-mechanical one? No need to worry about it rotting or stinking...

While he was brainstorming here, Ning Wei had other concerns.

"So... when the master went out to sea, he used his ability, right?"

He gritted his teeth and said, "Why didn't anyone tell me about this? The master's health cannot..."

"My suggestion is, Brother Ning, try not to be so humble in the future, right?"

Xu Shi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You're always acting like a superior and a subordinate, and you're trying to control grandpa everywhere. No wonder he doesn't want to tell you."

He knew that the old man didn't like being pestered like this, even if it was for his own good, but treating him like a patient would always make people feel uncomfortable, right?

Not to mention that Wen Shengkui actually treated Ning Wei as his son, otherwise he would not have cared so much about him - this matter is actually very bloody, because if we really talk about their life experiences, Ning Wei and Su Lin are actually very similar, both were orphans, and then worked their way to their current positions step by step.

So Xu Shi was not completely unfamiliar with this guy before. He had seen him many times when he was a child. At that time, this guy had a poker face, and it has not changed until now.

That's why, now that they're familiar with each other, he's happy to call him "big brother" instead of referring to his title. Actually, from a perspective of this, there's still a generation difference... I'm taking advantage, that's great.

As for grandpa's health problems...

"You don't have to be so surprised. It's true that Grandpa used his abilities, but this trip of Snake Ring and Prism has also helped him find a way to further improve the supernatural power transplantation technology."

He explained with a smile, "When the new medicine is fully mature, I will definitely give grandpa the ability to heal himself. Before I came back, I had already coaxed him into injecting the adaptogen first."

"Is that so?"

Ning Wei was overjoyed, and the stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

As for Xu Shi's advice, he also expressed his acceptance, but this kind of thing cannot be changed overnight. To be honest, he has never put himself in the position of Wen Shengkui's nephew, and subconsciously thinks that he is just a family servant.

"Are you relieved now?"

Xu Shi couldn't help laughing, "Now that you feel relieved, let's have a meal together. I'll contact you anytime if there's anything else."

"it is good."

Now Ning Wei had no reason to refuse.

In fact, Ning Wei was not really an outsider. Su Lin had a lot of work dealings with him, and Gu Yi went to see Grandpa Wen every few days. As a result, she became familiar with this serious older brother.

So no one would mind him joining the welcoming banquet and adding an extra pair of chopsticks.

Just looking at Ning Wei eating at the table, Xu Shi couldn't help but be surprised.

Oh, you really want to eat? Oh no, do you really need to eat?

I thought you were like the protagonist in those novels, who wouldn't eat or drink for hundreds of chapters when they were busy, and wouldn't even change their clothes.

happy.

"Brother Lao Ning is here to take care of Grandpa."

Boss Xu exchanged some pleasantries and toasted him.

"Boss Xu, that's not right. It's my job."

Ning Wei was very modest, "Taking care of the master is what I should do."

"Hey, I took care of the old man while you were away, okay?"

Gu Yi expressed dissatisfaction, how could you have other dogs in your eyes?

Even if this is a man.

The little puppy thought so sourly.

"I'll be very grateful if you don't lead Grandpa astray."

Although Xu Shi expressed disgust, he still clinked glasses with her.

“I don’t know who will lead whom yet.”

Miss Black Rabbit snorted twice in dissatisfaction.

No matter what she felt, Xu Shi took advantage of the meal to tell Ning Wei about the overseas expansion plan that they had discussed on the way back - after all, it was another consortium, so they had to say what needed to be said. On matters like this, everyone had to work together.

"Of course I will give you my full support. If there is anything you need the Feather Pen to do, just tell me."

Ning Wei had no objection to this. Since Wen Shengkui came back early, he had already seen the benefits of going out to sea.

"There is something you really need to do."

Xu Shi smiled, "Remember you wanted to agree to a request of mine just now, right?"

"Come to think of it, you're not afraid that I'll take the opportunity to make things difficult for you. You just said you agreed."

He didn't forget to make a joke.

"Boss Xu, this is a joke."

Ning Wei rarely curled his lips.

After all, he knew what kind of naughty character Xu Shi had, so he wouldn't be so out of line. Besides, Cheng Gujian's affairs were not a secret after all, so even if he wanted to make things difficult for him, it would be harmless.

Not to mention that there was anything in him that was worth his coveting - he had no shortage of money, power, or anything like that. If Wen Shengkui really wanted to, he wouldn't refuse even a single word.

Could it be that he has a crush on me? You must be joking.

But he didn't expect that Xu Shi really liked him.

"My request is very simple. I just hope that the business scope of "Feather Pen" will be slightly changed in the future."

He said slowly.

"…Can you be more specific?"

"That's right. If we want to establish an alliance system in the future, there will definitely be a lot of cultural exchanges between us."

Xu Shi said seriously, "Even now, we need such a channel with the Hualan Empire... So far, this system has not been established, and it relies more on the sharing and communication between the two sides."

This is also fortunate that there are no language problems between the two regions, but who can say there won’t be in the future? This is something that cannot be guaranteed.

Therefore, institutions like schools, especially higher education institutions, become very necessary.

There is something special about the Night Crime City, that is, the education system has always been rather chaotic - some people choose to acquire knowledge through brain-computer interaction, while others prefer traditional education methods. Of course, there are also some people who are uneducated but can learn without a teacher, such as Gu Yi.

What's interesting is that the heirs of these conglomerates usually choose the latter. The reason is very simple. Once something like a brain-computer is tampered with, it will be very troublesome. The major conglomerates used to be on guard against each other.

But no matter what, the academic clique nature of "Quillen" will not change.

"……I see."

Ning Wei is a smart man. He knew what to do as soon as Xu Shi said it. "It just so happens that there are a lot of vacant places in Sin City that have not been built yet. I will gather them together and build these schools dedicated to exchanges as soon as possible."

"Including residents of the two cities, if there are people who want to engage in this profession, the "Quill Pen" will also provide a certain degree of help."

"That's best."

Xu Shi was very satisfied with this. After all, compared to the illusory alliance, cultivating these diplomatic talents is the top priority.

As long as they can prepare in advance, they will be able to build Nightsin City into a cultural and technological transit station between various regions. In this way, no matter how large the alliance is, their status as pioneers will not be easily shaken.

"I trust Brother Ning to do the job, but this kind of thing still requires some help."

Xu Shi added, "Let Miss Qin go with you. She is from the Hualan Empire and can provide you with a lot of information."

"As well as the literature and documents from various regions...don't forget to archive them."

He spoke in general terms mainly because he is not an expert in this area, but as long as this start is made, the rest of the work can be handed over to professionals, and it will eventually get better and better.

"I can help, too."

Xia Ke'an volunteered. She had done this when she was at sea, so naturally she had a lot of experience.

The main thing is that she can't stay at home all the time... She had no choice when she was sick before, but now she wants to find something to do, she can't just be a mascot all the time... She only asks me for prophecy? That won't work.

"Then there is Miss Lao Xia."

Ning Wei did not refuse. On the one hand, he knew the true identity of this little girl. In his opinion, it was a waste of talent for a big boss like "Zheguang" to do these things.

Secondly, it was also to reassure Xu Shi. Even if he didn't say it, there had to be his confidants in this team.

In contrast, Qin Yiyan was a little confused, "Me?"

"Yes, you."

Xu Shi smiled slyly, "Or... have you gotten used to being my maid? It's not impossible for you to stay if you want."

As soon as these words came out, the silly red-haired girl made a decision immediately.

"I go!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 324: You’re still into this CP, right?

2023-11-24

"Why don't you just not go?"

After hearing Qin Yiyan's words, which he didn't know whether it was an interjection or a decision of agreement, Xu Shi tried to persuade him to stay, "I've thought about it carefully. Who will wash my clothes and cook for me if you go?"

“Once a word is spoken, it’s hard to follow it!”

The red-haired sister hastily retorted, fearing that he would change his mind and regret it.

Realizing that her voice was a bit loud, she thought for a moment and tried to make amends, "...Anyway, Her Highness the Saint and I are now living under someone else's roof, and it's not the knight's way to gain something without working for it."

When others saw this, they couldn't help but sigh. It was such a crude way of provoking someone, but in this day and age there are still people who can take the bait. The red-haired silly girl is not called that for nothing, right?

Or you could say it's a matter of mutual consent. Xu Shi appointed Qin Yiyan as the person in charge of education and culture for the same reason I just mentioned.

At present, it seems that this decision is really correct. Even if we can find someone from the Hualan Empire to form a professional team, this team still needs someone to lead it.

As for Qin Yiyan, maybe she also knew that this was Xu Shi's strategy, the purpose of which was to trap her better, but compared to serving Xu Shi humbly, she would rather take this job.

Ah, Knight Commander Qin who has been strong all his life (good reading).

"……I see."