Chapter 271 High-ranking officials in Country M urge progress on the time travel project

At the critical moment, the congressman's subordinates tackled the M country's envoy.

The dagger grazed past the ear of the Shanpota parliamentarian, nearly disfiguring him.

A congressman from Country M and his subordinates got into a fight, creating chaos at the scene. By the time the police arrived, both men were covered in blood.

This naturally provided the reporters present with plenty of news material.

The congressman watched as his subordinates and the M country's envoy were taken away by the police, and the reporters were also driven away. He remained unmoved, his eyes, like those of a living dead, slowly gazing out the sunlit window.

A few minutes later.

The large group of reporters who were forcibly asked to leave the hospital by the police had just reached the bottom of the building when they encountered a large group of people who came to question them, including political figures and celebrities from all walks of life in Sumatra.

Traffic outside the hospital gate was completely blocked and paralyzed, while the area below the hospital's inpatient building was crowded with people and noisy.

Bang!

A loud, unusual thud was heard, and the noise suddenly ceased.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

The senator lay in a pool of blood, the soft lawn slightly dented by his obese body.

His limbs were twisted, blood was flowing from his seven orifices, and a look of relief was frozen on his face.

"ah!"

A scream shattered the silence.

Only after regaining their senses did the crowd realize that this once powerful senator in the Kingdom of Sanpota had committed suicide by jumping off a building…

A few days later.

Biss Pharmaceuticals Group has declared bankruptcy.

Several families and businesses associated with the members of the Shanpota National Congress were on the verge of collapse, and the M Country Commissioner also ended his life with a pistol after returning to the M Country.

Immediately afterwards, the nation of Shanpota fell into an unprecedented financial crisis. On the one hand, the stocks purchased at great expense suffered huge losses, and on the other hand, the Bis-releasing agent, which accounted for nearly half of the foreign trade revenue, became a waste product, which made matters worse.

The devastating consequences of the collapse of the Bess Pharmaceuticals Group are like dominoes falling one after another.

The leader of the Kingdom of Sanpota urgently sought help from the United States, but was ruthlessly rejected. The United States stated that the mess was simply too big and they could not help.

This marked the beginning of the darkest hour for the country.

For China, this not only solved a major problem, but also further enhanced its positive image internationally. The self-inflicted suffering of the United States and the United States' inaction have subtly changed the mindset of some countries that, like the United States, are dependent on the United States.

...

On the M country side.

The sudden collapse of the Kingdom of Sanpota has caused increasing concern among the top leadership of Country M.

Although losing a minor collaborator may not have caused any real damage to the United States on the surface, it is not a good thing in the long run.

The competition between Country M and Country China is all-encompassing. In the past ten years or so, many of the suppression and blockades against Country M have been broken through by Country China.

And the speed is getting faster and faster.

The Bismuth extended-release tablet incident is a very small part of it.

But if these little things accumulate, they can add up to a big problem.

The rulers of Country M are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain their global control, while China's influence and overall national strength are growing stronger. This invisible pressure is making them uneasy.

This pressure quickly reached their most trusted secret project.

The urgent document issued by the top leadership of Country M soon appeared in front of Ning Hai.

Ninghai is a bit annoyed.

The time travel project he was in charge of was progressing at breakneck speed, but the higher-ups in power were still pushing him on.

"Damn it, a bunch of people who talk without understanding the pain!"

Ning Hai cursed, crumpled the document into a ball and threw it into the trash can next to his desk. Then he got up and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looking out at the efficient transmission platform and the thousands of research experts working around it.

He only felt better when he saw his masterpiece constantly improving every day.

After calming himself down, he turned around, sat back in his office chair, picked up the document, and read it carefully again.

“Hmm… judging from the wording, it feels like they’re pinning all their hopes on the time travel project,” Ning Hai said with a smile. “Since they’re urging me so much, why don’t I take this opportunity to make a quick buck? As long as the project is progressing, those guys are willing to spend money.”

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Ning Hai laughed loudly and opened a report on his computer.

This is what he finished yesterday and was just about to hand in.

This involves the funding that the experimental base will need in the future.

He added a zero to the estimated funding for a whole bunch of categories.

In total, the amount originally intended to be several hundred billion US dollars suddenly soared to more than one trillion.

Looking at this terrifying number, Ning Hai felt a little guilty, and his fingers trembled slightly. But then he thought about it and realized that the United States was rich and powerful, and in the past, many major scientific research projects would easily involve trillions of dollars.

Therefore, it is only natural that this project, which concerns the future of the United States, needs to spend more money.

After revising the budget figures, Ning Hai took a deep breath and sent the document out.

Less than half an hour.

He received a reply from high-level officials in Country M, who readily agreed to his funding request.

Ning Hai was so excited he almost jumped for joy. He immediately transferred all the unused funds from the previous batch into his own account through various manipulations and clever pretexts.

All things considered, it amounts to more than a billion US dollars.

Anyway, the new funding is coming in soon, so let's not waste the unused portion. Besides, with his abilities, it will be difficult for the higher-ups to track and investigate this operation. Even if they do manage to find out, the higher-ups in the US can't do anything to him.

After all, he is the only one in the world capable of leading this project.

"Tsk tsk... With the US's lifeline in our hands, I can get money I never dared to dream of before with just a flick of my finger. This feeling is amazing!" Ning Hai jumped around in his office, releasing his uncontrollable excitement.

Then he called Lin Lina, "Hey? Honey, what are you doing?"

"I'm getting a beauty treatment," Lin Lina's languid voice came through the phone. "Seriously, if you spend the right amount of money, my face not only doesn't show any signs of disfigurement, but it even looks younger than before. What's up, honey? You sound like you're in a good mood."

Ning Hai laughed and said, "Didn't you take a fancy to a private island a few days ago? How much did it cost again?"

Lin Lina said, "That one? That's a high-end island. The location, scenery, and facilities are all very good. I really like it, but... it's just too expensive. Even though you have a high income now, you still can't afford it."

"Tell me, how much?" Ning Hai said, head held high and chest puffed out, his face full of confidence.

"Let me see... The entire island covers an area of ​​over 20,000 square meters, and its current selling price is around 70 million US dollars. The annual basic maintenance cost is estimated to be around 20 million US dollars, and there are other costs, such as—"

In the past, the numbers Lin Lina mentioned would have been enough to make Ning Hai break out in a cold sweat.

But now, he didn't care at all. Before Lin Lina could finish speaking, he said directly, "If you like it, just buy it. You can go and contact the transaction office to handle the formalities. I'll pay for it."

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone for more than ten seconds.

Ning Hai called out, "Wife? Can you hear me?"

A few seconds later, Lin Lina's trembling voice came through, "Husband...you...you're not...you're joking, are you?"

Ning Hai said gently, "Of course not. When have I ever lied to you? In short, I'm rich now, and I'll be even richer in the future, rich enough to let you buy anything you want in this world."

The next second, Lin Lina's excited scream rang out from the phone.

Ning Hai listened with a doting smile.

"Husband, I love you! I love you to death! The luckiest thing in my life is marrying you!" Lin Lina excitedly professed her love.

Ning Hai was overjoyed and chatted with Lin Lina for a while before hanging up the phone.

Then he made an internal call and asked his secretary to bring in coffee.

A short while later, a beautiful blonde secretary in her work uniform knocked on the door.

Ning Hai opened the security door with a button on his desk and said with a smile, "Is it your shift today?"

That's right, he has more than one secretary.

This secretary has a hot body; even her proper work clothes can't hide her alluring figure.

After she entered, Ning Hai closed the automatic door and drew the huge curtains on the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the office with soft, hazy light.

“Mr. Ning, here’s your coffee,” the blonde secretary said naturally, sitting on his lap. “The temperature is just right. I’ll feed it to you.”

Ning Hai was drinking coffee by the sea, with one arm around the slender waist of his blonde secretary and the other hand groping between her thighs.

Judging from their incredibly intimate and practiced manner, they had clearly been hooking up for a long time.

Ning Hai treats his wife Lin Lina very well, but that doesn't stop him from seeking some personal benefits for himself after he becomes rich and powerful.

After finishing a cup of coffee, Ning Hai could no longer contain himself. He picked up his blonde secretary and forcefully slammed her onto the desk...

...

Half an hour later.

Ning Hai sat slumped in the chair, completely satisfied.

The blonde secretary tidied him up first, then dressed herself and left with her coffee cup.

As soon as he turned around after leaving the house, he ran into Ning Yao who was coming right up to him.

"Hello, Miss Ning," the blonde secretary greeted her.

Ning Yao immediately noticed that something was wrong with the secretary.

Her cheeks were flushed an unnatural red, her eyes were somewhat unfocused, and although her hair and clothes had been styled, they were still a little messy, with some red marks hidden between her collar and hair on her neck.

All signs indicate that she has just done something inappropriate for children.

She came out of Ninghai's office...

"Is my dad inside?" Ning Yao narrowed her eyes and asked in a cold voice.

The blonde secretary avoided her gaze and said with her head down, "Yes, Mr. Ning is busy working inside. I just brought him coffee."

Ning Yao glanced at the empty coffee cup and said with a sneer, "What a dedicated secretary. She brought in the coffee and waited until my dad finished drinking it before coming out."

The blonde secretary didn't say anything more and just left.

Ning Yao blocked the office door that was not yet closed and rushed in.

Ning Hai was still leaning back in his chair, savoring the moment, when he suddenly heard a loud slap in front of him.

When he opened his eyes, he saw his daughter had thrown a pile of documents from her desk onto the floor and was glaring at him angrily.

Ning Hai was startled and quickly sat up straight. "Yao Yao, why did you suddenly come..."

"Hmph!" Ning Yao crossed her arms and stared down at him. "I sensed it a while ago that you were having an affair with some of your secretaries, and this time I caught you red-handed! Dad! How can you do this to Mom?"

Ning Hai's expression changed slightly, and he said awkwardly, "What are you talking about!"

Ning Yao kicked over the trash can, and some used tissues rolled out. "Dad, should I have these tested? Let's see if we can find your bodily fluids and those of that secretary in them?!"

"Shut up!" Ning Hai slammed his hand on the table, his old face turning even redder. "Yao Yao, you...you're a young lady, can't you watch your mouth?"

Ning Yao retorted sharply, "Oh, I need to watch my words, but you don't need to be careful when you're cheating on my mom with other women?!"

Snap!

Enraged, Ning Hai raised his hand and slapped him.

The slap was quite forceful, and Ning Yao was knocked back two steps and fell to the ground.

"Daughter...daughter!" Ning Hai panicked and rushed over to help her up. "I'm sorry! Daughter, I...I didn't mean to, I just...acted impulsively!"

Ning Yao was stunned for a long time, then covered her face, tears welling up in her eyes. "Dad...you actually hit me? You've never hit me before!"

Ning Hai was filled with remorse, apologized repeatedly, slapped himself twice, and then begged Ning Yao to keep his secret. He even knelt down in desperation.

Ning Yao's expression was complicated as she looked down at her father kneeling before her. "Dad, I'm just asking you, how can you face Mom after doing this? Don't you feel guilty? How can you face her? Don't you love her anymore?"

Ning Hai slowly stood up, placed his hands on Ning Yao's shoulders, and said through gritted teeth, "I've always loved your mother, and that has never changed. But Yao Yao, you need to know that I'm under a lot of work pressure, and I need to release it occasionally. I haven't developed feelings for any other woman. And..."

At this point, Ning Hai's expression became even more awkward. He paused for a while before continuing, "Sigh, you're all grown up now. Let me tell you... it should be alright. Your mother isn't very interested in that kind of thing, and she prefers gentler approaches. Your dad... cough cough, my preferences are completely opposite to hers. I love her, but I don't want to be too rough with her in our sex life and hurt her. So, using another woman to suffer for her is also... to protect her."

These words left Ning Yao stunned, and she was speechless for a long time.

Seeing this, Ning Hai changed the subject, "Daughter, Dad just got some money and is planning to buy your mother a private island. What do you want? Dad will buy it for you too!"

Ning Yao snapped out of her daze. "I need a car."

"Okay, okay!" Ning Hai readily agreed. "Go ahead and buy it, Dad will pay for it!"

Ning Yao said, "I can't buy it myself, I need your help."

Ning Hai was a little puzzled, "What kind of car needs my help with?"

“What I want is—a tank,” Ning Yao’s eyes flashed with a strange excitement, “preferably the latest model from the US!”

Ning Hai was shocked. "No, what do you need a tank for?!"