Chapter 451: Chapter 304: Unknown Contract
As more and more people emerged from the convoy, an invisible aura enveloped the surroundings, even the battle-hardened elites from the Anti-Violence Fourth Section were plunged into shock, with none daring to approach.
There were dozens of Hegemony Company members in official uniforms, their expressions cold and indifferent. From the four-star insignia on their ties, it was clear they were all senior management from the New Moon City branch, each capable of wielding immense power in the city.
Leading them was Zhao Yiming, the Vice President of Hegemony Company’s New Moon City branch, someone who was ostensibly second only to one, yet practically wielded the authority of the top position.
The appearance of such a high-ranking figure drove all present journalists into a frenzy, maintaining their distance while madly taking photos, as flashes went off everywhere.
The accompanying Hegemony Company guards seemed to have been briefed beforehand, merely scanning the surroundings coldly to prevent any potential dangers, without stopping the journalists from capturing the moment.
Zhao Yiming shook hands with Su Mo, smiling as he said, "Nice to meet you for the first time, Director Su. Qi Ling mentioned you were in a bit of trouble and hoped I could help you."
Su Mo and Qi Ling’s gazes met, each catching a glimpse of the other’s profoundness.
Su Mo nodded slightly to Zhao Yiming and said respectfully, "Indeed, there’s been a lot going on lately. It’s an honor that President Zhao could come, I’m immensely grateful."
"Don’t say that, I am someone who cherishes talent. How could I let a young hero fall at the hands of petty rodents?" Zhao Yiming said, leading the way towards Edge Mansion, "Come on, there are too many outsiders here, let’s go inside and talk."
"Knock, knock, knock." Sikinkov, who had been sitting dazed in the car, suddenly heard a tapping on the window.
He gradually came to his senses and looked outside at Su Mo.
"Brother." Su Mo gestured at the spot on his face where he’d just been slapped and joked, "I remember that slap, next time when I treat you to a drink, you can slap me back."
Saying this, he waved goodbye to Sikinkov and quickly followed Zhao Yiming.
The group entered through the door, greeted by the sight of a ravaged lobby.
Lucifer had trashed the place previously, and it hadn’t been repaired yet, with furniture fragments and debris everywhere.
Zhao Yiming looked around and asked, "Was this done by Lucifer? I heard he was wearing a company uniform at the time."
Su Mo replied softly, "That’s right, carrying the title of group leader in the company, there wasn’t much we could do about him."
Zhao Yiming’s expression remained impassive, with a trace of sternness in his indifferent demeanor: "Arrogant fools, disgracing the company."
He instructed his assistant alongside him, "Assess the losses on site and have the finance department allocate funds to compensate Edge."
"Additionally, have these directors, managers, and supervisors who came along take a good look at what sort of good deeds our company’s executives indulge their subordinates in every day."
Zhao Yiming’s voice wasn’t loud, but it held great authority, causing the executives behind him to lower their heads one after another.
Having spoken, Zhao Yiming led the way to the elevator: "Ahri Wulei, come with me."
In the crowd, the tall, square-faced man followed Zhao Yiming, along with Su Mo and Qi Ling, as they took the elevator to the 80th-floor tearoom.
Qi Ling assumed a hostess-like demeanor, very enthusiastic and welcoming: "Please have a seat, I’ll make some tea for you."
Su Mo and Zhao Yiming sat face to face, while the square-faced man named "Ahri Wulei" stood with his hands behind his back, his robust physique resembling a small mountain.
Su Mo tentatively asked, "And this is... would you like to sit and have a drink together?"
Zhao Yiming smiled, "This is my bodyguard. It’s alright, let him stand. He, like you, is a carrier of the Mad Corpse Blood Code, but of a higher class, now at ’Advanced Limit Level.’
Qi Ling approached with the brewed tea: "These are tea leaves roasted last autumn, I wonder if you’ll like it."
As the cup was placed down, Su Mo’s gaze fixed, and he held Qi Ling’s hand: "Ling, you really should be more careful..."
The tea was prepared with boiling water, and Qi Ling, having no sense of pain, had her hand scalded red without realizing.
Seeing Su Mo hastily apply an ice pack to Qi Ling’s hand, the happiness in her eyes a warm gleam, Zhao Yiming remarked, "Young people make a wonderful couple."
Su Mo smiled slightly, his gaze soft as he looked at Qi Ling: "Though we haven’t known each other for long, Qi Ling has helped me a lot, I am profoundly grateful to her."
Qi Ling said nothing, but replied with a kiss landed softly on Su Mo’s cheek.
Su Mo blushed instantly, "Oh my, what are you doing... we have guests here..."
Qi Ling laughed freely, "We’re all among friends, what does it matter~"
Zhao Yiming laughed heartily: "Quite right, no need to be restrained, Miss Qi Ling and I go way back, she used to work at the company for a while, and I always regretted it when she left due to personal issues."
"Hearing she joined Edge not long ago was really reassuring because she chose a place with great potential, I’m eager to see you two create a legend in this city together."
At this point, Zhao Yiming changed the subject: "But then I heard that some petty rogues, relying on the company’s resources, unreasonably oppressed you, and I was furious. Just as well, Qi Ling came to me for help, so here I am."
Qi Ling chuckled and said, "Then you two bosses can talk things over, I won’t get in the way here, perfect time for some shopping."
She playfully patted Ahri Wulei’s stomach and turned to leave: "Brother, you’re so sturdy, come help me with the bags."
Ahri Wulei looked at Zhao Yiming, who nodded to him.
After the two left, only Su Mo and Zhao Yiming remained alone in the tearoom.
The atmosphere subtly shifted.
