Chapter 536: Chapter 531: But I Am Also a Descendant of Li Zhan
"Aren’t you afraid of Ye Xingming turning against you?"
Ji Ning found it amusing; according to Ye Xingyan, his brother Ye Xingming had some talent in research but was far behind in other aspects.
Never mind emotional intelligence, his judgment of people and his petty-mindedness were enough to cause headaches.
Li Wenxin was indifferent, saying, "Everyone relies on their abilities. I don’t think you’d completely favor the Ye Family, right?"
Ji Ning smiled, "That’s hard to say. After all, this project has always been developed with Ye Xingyan’s involvement, and I haven’t put much effort into it."
Li Wenxin pursed his lips, watching her for a long time, which made Ji Ning feel a bit overwhelmed, "I can guarantee fairness at the investment conference."
"That’s good."
The atmosphere inside the car suddenly relaxed considerably.
Li Wenxin glanced at Ji Ning’s Smart Brain screen and asked, "Is handling these matters troublesome?"
Ji Ning replied with an "Mm," and although she had been mentally prepared, she realized she had shackled herself once she started dealing with Hua Continent’s official duties.
If the highest-level official duties within the Huazhou Alliance required her personal approval, she found herself handling hundreds of official matters in a single day.
This was precisely what she was most impatient to do.
She glanced at Li Wenxin beside her, already leisurely retired, and sighed inwardly.
"If you guys put in a bit more effort, I wouldn’t have gotten myself into such a big mess."
Li Wenxin was somewhat helpless, "The system you wish to restore, though idealistic, will be very difficult to implement initially. While there are many issues within each family’s influence, you can’t deny that the people they train are far better at handling official duties than many ordinary people."
Ji Ning listened earnestly, questioning, "But if we restore their authority, the prior efforts will be in vain."
"Everything has two sides, depending on how you use it. The Huazhou Alliance currently lacks a strong regulatory department. It used to be established, but later became ineffective and was abolished. If you were the overall head of the regulatory department, many issues would decrease significantly, and it wouldn’t be like now where noble families are in power, and ordinary people have no opportunity for advancement."
"You’re also someone in power from a noble family."
"But I’m also a descendant of Li Zhan."
Ji Ning was slightly startled, suddenly realizing that the man before her was gradually merging with the face in her memory.
"I hope you always keep this mindset," Ji Ning said mildly, continuing to focus on the tedious official matters.
Li Wenxin actually wanted to ask her how she managed to reclaim Beizhou and made the Vis family from South Continent back down, allowing Hua Continent to lead Beizhou’s bunker affairs.
He even handed over the list of researchers persecuting Huazhou people, allowing Hua Continent to monitor all their activities within Beizhou.
You know, the Vis family was internationally infamous for its domineering behavior; because of this family, South Continent’s economic strength far exceeded Hua Continent’s.
In some international project collaborations, South Continent seriously marginalized Huazhou people; surprisingly, this time they actively sought collaboration with Hua Continent and even conceded to hand over leadership power to Commander Ji Ning of Hua Continent.
Ji Ning’s identity wasn’t a secret among certain factions in various continents, but the ruler of South Continent was as famous as the War God.
His reputation even surpassed the Huazhou War God’s; how did he back down?
With his concession, the Vis family had to concede, and so did South Continent.
This highly contradicted people’s impression of South Continent.
While others were baffled, those ancient families in West Continent had already proactively sent representatives to apply for cooperation with the Huazhou Alliance, not only wishing to establish an energy chamber in Hua Continent but also actively seeking collaboration on rare energy projects.
West Continent was once the energy continent, and although planetary energy is tight now, a lean camel is bigger than a horse; West Continent has consistently been the largest energy exporter internationally.
Previously, with the Josen Family in place, other families in West Continent dared not have too much cooperation with Huazhou people, but ever since Ji Ning led a team to annihilate the Josen Family, many businesses they monopolized were divided among other families, indirectly filling their coffers.
In this world, there’s no eternal enemy; as long as the interests are sufficient, even mortal foes can become brothers the next day.
The first family to discuss cooperation with Hua Continent was the Rick Family, half their elites were wiped out by Ji Ning.
It was the patriarch personally leading the team to Hua Continent for cooperation talks.
Li Wenxin had too many questions, wanting to clarify at this moment.
"Commander..."
"Avoid using that title when you can."
"Leader Ji?"
"That’s fine."
Li Wenxin was somewhat delighted; the wisest decision he ever made was to bring Ji Ning into the Security Bureau as a detective before those two families.
"During chaotic times, compared to the ancestor of the Vis family, whose strength is greater?"
Ji Ning glared at him as if saying [What a stupid question you’re asking?]
Li Wenxin immediately understood, and suddenly laughed; Ji Ning glanced at him again, her voice less cold than before: "No matter how much civilization progresses, there’s one thing that never changes, and that’s the law of the jungle where the weak are the prey. Only with strong fists can you have the qualification to dictate civilization. While I don’t agree with you three families controlling Hua Continent’s power for too long, I don’t deny your tough stance brought stability to Hua Continent, which was necessary under the circumstances.
But, human desires are endless; there are too few who truly understand when to hit the brakes and retreat amidst rapid currents. Perhaps as descendants of those three individuals, you think you mustn’t disgrace your ancestors’ reputation, must do better, but every person’s talents differ. Li Wenxin, you now have the capability and means to secure your position as the head of the Security Department, but does your next generation have this capability? If not, what would you do?"
Li Wenxin’s expression tightened, lips pursed silently, but Ji Ning had already seen through his thoughts.
"Let Gu Family’s second son change his surname to Li to inherit your authority? But in my view, Gu Shuangcheng’s skills aren’t here; he’s more suited for business. Do you think it’s appropriate to let a talented and astute businessman take the lead in the Security Department?"
Li Wenxin frowned, and Ji Ning continued, "And the Ye Family, Ye Xingming has some talent, but is less capable than Ye Xingyan in research thinking. Among the Ye Family’s younger generation, I haven’t seen anyone more talented than Ye Xingyan; do you think the Ye Family can continue to hold the top position at the research institute in the future?"
"Unsteady." Li Wenxin answered truthfully.
"When a family lacks the strength to hold onto its position securely, the ruling party lost in the allure of power has no choice but to use underhanded tactics, play with people’s hearts and power tricks to keep their descendants secure."
Ji Ning’s tone grew colder by this point, "But the consequences of playing power tricks are only twofold: stepping on the corpses of others to maintain family dignity or being killed by someone more capable, leaving no trace of bones. Can you guarantee your descendants will always be the chess players, rather than pieces on someone else’s board?"
Li Wenxin’s pupils slightly contracted, fingers unconsciously clenched tightly.
Ji Ning closed her Smart Brain screen, turned to seriously look into his eyes.
"Li Wenxin, compared to Fu Family and Ye Family, I actually worry more about Li Family. I know your ambitions and aspirations, but the glory of you three families is enough now; accepting future mediocrity is the greatest blessing..."
