Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1201: Chapter 1200: Investigation

Sure enough, the boss didn’t suspect anything after listening. Instead, he held Jiang Cheng’s hand and laughed, saying, "Look at this talent! Even a place like the desert can be researched for years. Ah, if our Kai Ao Country had more people like you, we wouldn’t be in this situation today." The boss actually sounded a bit sad.

"Everything will be fine. Sometimes there’s a bottleneck in science, but once that’s over, everything gets better," Jiang Cheng comforted the boss.

"I hope so," the boss sighed, "No matter what, I have confidence in this year’s conference. After all, look, all four prominent families are here." The boss glanced at the people behind and opposite him and said to Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng looked behind him and noticed many people wearing similar uniforms, roughly divided into four groups. These should be the four prominent families the boss mentioned.

These people looked bright and vibrant, and just looking at them, one would feel that the future technological prospects of Kai Ao Country were promising.

At this moment, four middle-aged men approached the boss’s side. Jiang Cheng looked at their attire and thought they must be the current patriarchs of the four families.

Each of them greeted the boss, and one of them seemed particularly close to him.

Zhao Shuai noticed Jiang Cheng’s curious look and explained, "The one speaking now is Patriarch Ji. My dad and Mr. Ji knew each other when they were young and have always been close." Jiang Cheng nodded, indicating he understood.

As Zhao Shuai finished speaking, the Ji Family Patriarch asked Zhao Shuai, "Shuai, have you seen Cloud lately? That girl said she opened some tattoo shop and disappeared for half a year."

"I saw her a few days ago, Uncle Ji. Cloud should be coming here too, right?" Zhao Shuai said.

"I hope so. She’s grown up, and I can’t say a thing about her," sighed the Ji Family Patriarch, shaking his head.

As if on cue, Cloud really appeared. Jiang Cheng saw her as soon as she walked in. Today, Cloud wasn’t as casual as the other day; she wore a pale yellow dress that made her skin look fairer. With light makeup, her tattoo near her eye was hidden by her bangs, completely different from her previous wild look, exuding sweetness and delicacy. She looked very elegant and unique.

Zhao Shuai and the Ji Family Patriarch both saw Cloud, and Cloud felt the eyes on her. She looked up at the second floor, catching a glimpse of her father’s slightly embarrassed face. Jiang Cheng noticed Zhao Shuai winking at Cloud, signaling her to come upstairs.

When Cloud approached the Ji Family Patriarch, he didn’t acknowledge her and instead turned away like a sulking child.

Zhao Shuai whispered to Cloud, "Your dad is really mad this time. He just asked if I’ve seen you, saying you don’t go home. You better go coax him."

Cloud grasped the Ji Family Patriarch’s arm, saying, "Dad, I’m sorry."

The Ji Family Patriarch didn’t turn around, "What are you sorry for? I’m the one who’s wrong."

"Dad, it’s my fault. I’ll go home right after the conference," Cloud said, standing in front of the Ji Family Patriarch.

"Are you going back to school, or do you have some new mischief planned?" the Ji Family Patriarch was clearly skeptical about Cloud’s intentions.

"Dad, come on, I said I’d go home. How could I plan anything?" Cloud playfully tugged at the Ji Family Patriarch’s arm.

"Don’t worry, Uncle, I’ll keep an eye on Cloud this time. After all, she’s my junior," Zhao Shuai said, stepping in front of the Ji Family Patriarch.

"Oh, please, just take care of yourself. Who doesn’t know Zhao Shuai, the number one playboy of the Imperial Capital?" Cloud teased Zhao Shuai.

"Hey, you little girl, getting less likable by the day. I was putting in a good word for you, and now you’re talking back. Watch me not spank you." Zhao Shuai jokingly rolled up his sleeves, pretending to be ready to hit her.

"Dad, look at him, he’s going to hit me," Cloud laughed as she ducked behind the Ji Family Patriarch. Watching the two, the Ji Family Patriarch couldn’t help but smile, as did the president and others around.

Jiang Cheng didn’t know when his own lips had curved into a smile. When first meeting Cloud, Jiang Cheng only thought she was cool, individualistic, and smart, but now it seemed she’s still a kid at heart.

"Hey, why don’t we host your wedding sometime?" The boss joked with Cloud and Zhao Shuai.

"No way!" Zhao Shuai and Cloud said in unison.

That caught the boss and the Ji Patriarch off guard, "Did you two plan this?" Ji Patriarch asked.

"No way, I’ve already found someone I like. Besides, who’d want a woman who makes destructive models all day?" Zhao Shuai said disdainfully.

"Ugh, I haven’t complained about you yet. You do nothing all day. Who would fancy you?" Cloud retorted, and the two began bickering again.

The boss and Ji Patriarch exchanged glances and smiled, "I’ll handle this. You stay here for now, little girl," Ji Patriarch said to Cloud, "After the conference, you’re coming home with me. And behave at the conference."

"Got it, Dad," Cloud nonchalantly shook her head and sat next to Jiang Cheng.

"Hey, you’re Jiang Cheng, right? The one who came to my shop with Zhao Shuai?" Cloud said to Jiang Cheng.

"Yes," Jiang Cheng replied.

"Move over there. I want to sit next to Lin," Zhao Shuai pointed to the seat next to him.

"No way, I’m staying here. I want to learn from Scientist Lin, not from you," Cloud said disdainfully, looking at Zhao Shuai.

"How did you know he’s a scientist? Have you investigated him?" Zhao Shuai was incredulous.

"Duh, I saw the bracelet on his wrist that day. Clearly, he’s not an ordinary person," Cloud said.

Jiang Cheng grew more appreciative of this young girl. Not many people could tell at a glance that his bracelet was special. "Miss Ji has a keen eye," Jiang Cheng said with a smile to Cloud, who giggled back, "Just call me Cloud."

Jiang Cheng felt that Cloud’s smile was soft and beautiful, just like her name.

Zhao Shuai then moved to sit on Jiang Cheng’s other side, "Cloud, why’d you come? I thought you wouldn’t."

"Honestly, I’ve been outside long enough and wanted to return home, but it felt awkward, so I figured since Dad was coming to this conference, I’d see him here first," Cloud said.

"This year is really odd, isn’t it? The four families are all gathered," Cloud observed, glancing around.

"Yeah, but are you presenting anything this time? I think you might have some research product. What dangerous weapon is it this time?" Zhao Shuai teased Cloud.

"A dangerous weapon?" Jiang Cheng was a bit puzzled; a girl like Cloud making dangerous weapons? People really can’t be judged by appearances.

"Well, you’ll see," Cloud smiled and didn’t say more.

At this moment, the host walked to the stage on the first floor to announce the start of the conference. Jiang Cheng noticed that the first row on the first floor was filled with reporters, and he spotted Li Pu among them. As the host introduced the attendees, Jiang Cheng realized that, apart from himself, Zhao Shuai, and Cloud, the first row on the second floor was filled with national leaders, and the second row had well-known scientists from Kai Ao Country. Further behind were members of the Hua Qi, Yue, and Ji families.