Fu Xian bowed to Qin Che with great humility.
One shouldn't hit a smiling face, so Qin Che shook hands with him as well.
Extraordinary people have extraordinary pride, and it is impossible for them to bow and pay respects like ordinary people. Even Li Xin, as Fu Xian's right-hand man, has never done so.
Therefore, everyone thought it was normal.
"Congratulations, Elder Qin."
"Mr. Fu, you're too kind."
"Before the voting meeting ended, you were successfully elected as the new elder with the recommendation of many elders, and you also serve as the advisor of the Awakening Department. From now on, we will be colleagues. Today's banquet was actually prepared for you." Fu Xian smiled. At first glance, one would only think that he was a kind and gentle old man.
This person's temperament has been refined to the point of returning to simplicity, without revealing the slightest emotion.
"Since you've come all this way, I've specially invited a few friends to come and meet you in the back hall."
Qin Che nodded, and led Lina, walking alongside Li Xin as a guest, following behind them as they bypassed the crowd of mortals in the central hall and entered the back hall.
The back hall was decorated much more simply. It was said to be one of Fu Xian's assets, and it was the most expensive house in No. 1 Wall. You could also see a lush green courtyard, which looked like a tea room. Just as Chunniang had told him, beer, tea, and coffee were the pillar industries of No. 1 Wall, but as an elder, Fu Xian could naturally enjoy the finest of them.
The aroma of tea filled the air, and two people sat inside. Although Qin Che didn't recognize them, he could imagine their identities.
"Come, let me introduce you."
"This is Scholar Han from the land of sages."
"This is Mr. Zhao Lisu, the third shareholder of Lingbi Heavy Industry and a well-known tycoon in our Dong Party."
Qin Che nodded to them, and the two men stood up in response to show their respect.
Han Xueshi is about the same age as Fu Xian. He wears glasses and has a scholarly appearance. It is said that he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and founded the Spirit Energy Academy all by himself. He has trained hundreds of students who have reached the bachelor level. He is a genius in the field of education and a super academic.
Zhao Lisu was much younger, in his fifties, with a stern face and an imposing presence. He stared at Qin Che as if he were sizing him up. This tycoon, whose business was pharmaceutical engineering, did not start from scratch. Instead, he was a senior expert from Lingbi Heavy Industry, married the daughter of a chaebol, and took over his master's position.
Sure enough, no miracles happened here; upward mobility was extremely rare.
For ordinary people, it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven to carve out their own niche here, except for those who are extraordinary.
"I've long admired your name. The Sandcastle Coup, the West Fortress Purge, and the death of Yuan Lin are all related to you. A hero emerges from among the young." Scholar Han commented with a smile, then sighed, "It's been many years since I've seen such a young Great Transcendent. Not bad, not bad!"
Zhao Lisu didn't speak, but nodded to Qin Che and let it go.
Fu Xian chuckled and said, "Master Han, you've already taken a liking to talent? Could it be that you want Elder Qin to work at your academy? Let me tell you, if an elder joins the academy, you'll have to give him at least a bachelor's cap!"
The two old men chuckled and then invited each other to sit down.
Qin Che and Li Xin also had seats, but Lina could only stand behind Qin Che with her hands behind her back.
None of the elders present glanced at her, showing complete indifference.
Lina was happy to have some free time.
"Alright, alright, enough of the small talk. I don't object to you wanting to be friends with Elder Qin, but let's clarify our priorities first." Fu Xian raised his hand in a gesture of restraint, looked at Qin Che, and asked, "Elder Qin, now that we're serving in the same court, why don't you elaborate on how Sandcastle's synthetic starch business is progressing?"
Qin Che said calmly, "Our production capacity will match the demand; that's something we can guarantee."
"I believe everyone knows the importance of synthetic starch in this desert. There is less and less arable land available these days. If Lingbi City wants to move forward, it must find a new way out. I have such technology. Now that I am valued by Elder Fu and have been appointed to a position in the council, we can cooperate. However, there are conditions, and I must also take into account the demands of the sand fortress."
Seeing Qin Che get straight to the point, the three of them looked at each other in bewilderment.
Han Xueshi nodded solemnly and said, "Alas, the operating logic of this desert has not changed for two hundred years. Not only everyone here, but I believe many people in the city council hope that one day we can break through the technological barriers, change this dilapidated foundation, and reshape a new set of rules. Synthetic starch is hard-won. If Elder Qin is willing to cooperate, the three of us will give our full support."
Zhao Lisu asked, "What are Sandcastle's demands?"
Qin Che smiled and said, "I know your purpose and I can help you in a practical way. However, the autonomy and independence of Sand Castle cannot be changed for the time being. Secondly, I need the support of the elders to establish a company in West Castle."
Zhao Lisu said, "Weapons and equipment are easy to deal with, but the food issue is not something we can control. It is not ideal for you to bypass the Forest Group. The only option is to demolish and rebuild them, which will inevitably make you enemies of Deng Xian and Duan Wujiu. They are an entire interest group. Reform cannot be solved simply by violence."
Fu Xian looked up and said, "The Oasis Alliance is far away. Qin Guan will seek revenge on you."
Qin Che glanced at him: "Old Fu knows quite a lot."
Qin Guan thought he was the only one who knew about the fact that he was from Yuan Lin's hometown.
Fu Xian smiled and said, "That's not important."
The meaning is quite clear: he doesn't take Yuan Lin seriously.
"The Oasis Alliance is not worth mentioning. Let me state my position." Qin Che said calmly, "I support reform. The Royal Party and the Eastern Party have been divided for many years. It is time to merge and become a powerful regime again to change everything. Synthetic Starch, along with your armored troops, are both sharp swords for reforming the system, and I am willing to contribute to this."
Fu Xian smiled and said, "Then everything is fine. Before you came, the three of us were a little nervous, afraid that you would object."
Qin Che smiled and said, "This is the natural way society works. Even I can't change this trend. Rather than opposing it, I might as well support it. I can gain more from it."
Fu Xian chuckled and said, "Elder Qin is certainly a man of few words."
However, at this moment, Qin Che narrowed his eyes slightly, and a glint of azure flashed in his gaze.
"But I hope that since we're all in the same party, we should stick together to the end. I'll be unhappy if someone causes trouble along the way."
The atmosphere in the room suddenly plummeted to freezing point, and the expressions of the three people instantly froze.
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