"It's Lingxi's call." Xie Su picked up the phone, looked back at his charming wife and smiled.
"This girl must be bored of being locked up and doesn't want to stay in Songhai anymore. Master, don't agree immediately. Keep her company. This little girl is still young, but she's trying to trick me. She really needs some help." She twisted her waist and sat down at the table.
He immediately answered the phone and said with a smile, "Lingxi, do you miss Dad?"
"Dad, come to Songhai soon, come to Songhai soon." The daughter's hurried voice came from the loudspeaker, a little sharp, and she seemed extremely excited.
"What's wrong? Are you homesick? Do you want to go to Songhai to pick you up?"
Xie Su said, looking at his wife who was waving her hands across the round table. Pretend to be embarrassed, don't let her come back, Xie's mother said in lip language.
Some women are naturally aggressive, and if there are no "sisters" at home for them to fight with, the mother and daughter can also quarrel. Xie Su never interferes in the intrigues between mother and daughter, but sometimes he can't help it, like now.
"Lingxi, Dad has something to do recently and can't get away. You should stay in Songhai for a few more days. When I'm done, I'll pick you up."
Xie Su saw his wife pointing at herself again.
"Maybe you can call your mother and ask?" Xie Su understood what his wife meant.
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds, and Xie Lingxi's tone instantly regained its composure: "Is my mother nearby?"
Mother Xie waved her hands.
"Not here." Xie Su shook his head.
"Strange, I can smell the scent of tea even through the phone..." Xie Lingxi's tone turned cold and he said:
"Dad, since you are busy, I won't bother you anymore. I'll look for other uncles. My mom definitely can't do that. After all, the return of the Holy Infant's head is such an important matter. How can my mom, a woman, represent the family?"
Xie Su felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and was completely stunned.
The words "The Holy Infant Returns to Reality" kept echoing in my mind.
Suddenly, a surge of blood rushed to his heart. Xie Su stood up and said urgently, "Lingxi, this is no joke. What news have you heard? Didn't the Holy Infant's head get lost in the sea of Yashan? Quick, tell Dad."
Any family in the Spirit Realm must control at least one high-level rule-based item. Rule-based items are the cornerstone and foundation of a family in the Spirit Realm.
The loss of the Holy Infant's head has actually shaken the foundation of the Xie family.
If we can bring back the head of the Holy Infant, it will be a great achievement.
His position as the head of the family will be as solid as a rock.
Xie Lingxi just didn't answer him, and said coquettishly: "Dad, I haven't called you for a long time. You don't care about me, and you don't know how much I like the two props you gave Mom last year."
Xie Su shouted: "I'll let her give it to you!"
"You stupid girl, that was a wedding anniversary gift from your father." Mother Xie screamed.
"Thank you, Dad~" Xie Lingxi said with a smile: "By the way, I have been wandering outside recently and I am very short of money. My mother manages the family's annual dividends for me, saying that I am underage.
"I'll give it back to you!" Xie Su said. @精華\/书阁j·h·s·s·d·First release update~~
"We have to calculate the interest." Xie Lingxi said, "But I don't understand these things. I heard from Brother Yuanshi that the current annual interest rate of banks is 20%."
Mother Xie's chest was heaving with anger.
"Okay, Dad will get it back for you. Lingxi, don't keep me in suspense. Tell me now!" Xie Su urged.
"Brother Yuanshi just came back from the Sea of Yashan and brought back the head of the Holy Infant. Dad, please come quickly. If you don't come, he will sell it to the Five Elements Alliance. I spent a lot of favors to get you the right of first refusal." Xie Lingxi took credit for it.
"My dear daughter! Dad will come to Songhai right away." After saying that, Xie Su couldn't wait to hang up the phone.
"I'll go with you."
Mother Xie pushed the table and stood up, looking as if she was going to tear her own daughter apart for the sake of justice.
"Why are you going? Don't mess with me." Xie Su glared at her and said:
"Take out the bank card and those two items. I'm about to see my precious daughter. Hurry up and don't delay me in getting the Holy Infant's head back."
Fujia Bay, small villa.
In the living room, Xie Lingxi hung up the phone and put down his hands contentedly (This chapter is not yet finished!)
Chapter 78: Someone from Headquarters
She picked up the half watermelon on the table, scooped out the best piece in the middle, and put it in her mouth happily.
Zhang Yuanqing at the table looked at her and said unhappily:
"Why do I feel like you, as a middleman, are making too much money?"
"When one person succeeds, everyone else will benefit." Xie Lingxi twisted her body coquettishly, swallowed the watermelon, and said, "Brother Yuanshi, when my dad comes, remember to ask for a higher price."
She tilted her head and thought for a while, then the lion said:
"Two billion in cash and one hundred bottles of Life Essence." The queen's eyes widened. "Does the Xie family have so much money? Even if they do, they don't have that much Life Essence."
Zhang Yuanqing spat at her: "Go away, don't make trouble. I am doing business with your family sincerely."
As a spiritual family with a history of one hundred years, the Xie family's assets are difficult to estimate, but it is absolutely impossible for them to take out 2 billion in cash in one go.
One hundred bottles of life essence are even more impossible.
Xie Lingxi narrowed his eyes and said with a smile:
"You are asking for a high price. The head of the Holy Infant was left behind by a cousin of mine. His grandfather was the most beloved son of our ancestor, and his father once competed with my father for the position of head of the family.
"He is very talented, and everyone says he will become the next head of the Xie family. My cousin often laughs at my father in private, saying that being the head of the family is useless, since he doesn't even have a son with a penis. He is just a person of honor for one generation.
"After he died in the sea of Yashan, although our ancestors punished his lineage, they were reluctant to punish him severely."
Zhang Yuanqing understood: "So the higher the price I offer, the better. Anyway, I can't let the head of the Holy Infant return to the Xie family so easily."
Xie Lingxi nodded with a smile:
"It's too easy to take it back. How can I show my father's role?"
Guan Ya pretended to be enlightened: "Don't look at our Lingxi's young age, he is much smarter than us."
Xie Lingxi's face changed slightly, and he acted weak and innocent: "Sister Guan Ya misunderstood me. This is what my father said, and I just happened to hear it. I'm only 17 years old, how can I understand these things."
The queen was full of admiration: "You people who come from big families are so smart, unlike me, who comes from a poor family and is too stupid."
Zhang Yuanqing felt that he couldn't stay any longer, so he stood up and left: "I just came out of the dungeon, I need to take a nap."
Li Chunfeng silently cast a gloating look, and then said:
"I have used my connections to find you some good weapons. I have sent their attributes to your email. Please take a look. If you are not satisfied, please tell me."
"Thank you!"
Zhang Yuanqing returned to the room, washed up briefly, took out his cell phone, opened his mailbox, and sure enough, he saw the email from Li Chunfeng.
A total of three output weapons.
One is a dagger, one is a shotgun, and one is a long knife.
The functions of the dagger are armor-piercing, bleeding and hallucination, which is very suitable for assassins like Night Walker.
The shotgun has a single function, explosiveness, and is characterized by its incredible power. Its disadvantages are its slow attack speed, poor accuracy, and inability to fire continuously. When encountering an expert who is good at close combat, you often only have time to fire one shot.
The function of the long sword is also very simple, it is a poison. Anyone hit by the sword will be poisoned and disabled if not dead. It is very vicious and is a professional prop for sorcerers.
"All three items are good, but they are only good. At the Saint level, they are considered average.
Zhang Yuanqing didn't think much of the three items. What he wanted was the top quality or even the best quality items at the saint level.
It was just a mid-grade Saint-level item. He had quite a few in his inventory and gang warehouse. Spending another 10 or 20 million to buy it was too cost-effective.
Although people always complain that money is worthless and inflation is still so severe, it is impossible for ordinary saints to come up with tens of millions at once.
As the old saying goes, assets and cash are two different things.
"I want a top-quality or even top-quality item. The price is negotiable," he replied.
After selling the Yin-Yang Turntable and the Holy Infant, he should be able to raise enough money for a top-quality item.
At 7:30 in the evening, Zhang Yuanqing was awakened by the ringing of his cell phone. He picked up the phone cursing and found that it was Fu Qingyang calling.
When the call was connected, Fu Qingyang's unique cold voice came:
People from the Huaihai branch and the headquarters have arrived, and the head of the Xie family is also here."
(This chapter is not yet finished!)
Chapter 78: Someone from Headquarters
"I'll come over now." Zhang Yuanqing was in high spirits.
After hanging up the phone, he took a deep breath and went over what they had discussed that afternoon in his mind.
People from the headquarters also came, which meant that the Huaihai branch did not accept Fu Qingyang’s request, thinking that the cost was too high, so they reported it to the headquarters.
Ask people from headquarters to come to Songhai to put pressure on them and try to get back the Yin-Yang Turntable with the reward offered.
This kind of game is common in large organizations. If you don't fight for some things, others will not give them to you.
No one will sympathize with you.
Fighting and gaming within the rules are exactly what Fu Qingyang is best at and has always been doing, so he supports Zhang Yuanqing.
A newcomer like Yuanshi Tianzun has no solid team, no extensive network of contacts, and no "achievements" within the official system. The Huaihai branch cannot allow him to have whatever he wants, so it is normal for him to use his connections to gain leverage and pressure others.
So there is a need for game playing.
Originally, this was a win-win situation, because official members were eager for merit, and for the Huaihai branch, merit was just a title. The interests behind it were paid for by the headquarters and even the entire organization, and they did not need to pay real money.
"Sometimes, long-term interests are less important than immediate interests. This time, I want to let the headquarters know that the rules of the system cannot restrain me." Zhang Yuanqing hummed as he put on his shoes:
"I am a rebellious young man who does not believe in ghosts, gods or people."
A ray of starlight lit up, then disappeared, leaving behind a lingering sound in the room.
The next second, he saw the luxurious study and Fu Qingyang sitting behind the large desk.
And the three guests on the reception sofa.
Xie Su frowned and said unhappily: "Yuanshi Tianzun, why don't you just take all the assets of my Xie family."
"Master Xie, you are too polite. This is my condition. If you agree, everything will be fine. If you don't agree, the head of the Holy Infant will belong to me." Zhang Yuanqing said in a firm tone.
"Asshole!" Xie Su was furious. "You bastard, you are bullying my Xie family. Have you thought about the consequences?"
Yuanshi Tianzun smiled and said, "Please be careful with your words, Patriarch Xie. Are you going to threaten me in front of Elder Fu, the Chief Detective, and Secretary Li?"
Xie Su took a deep breath and said, "I know your conditions. I will report them to the ancestor."
After that, he stood up with an unhappy look on his face and said, "Xie will take his leave first."
Patriarch Xie is very cooperative. Zhang Yuanqing said, "No need to send me off!"
In the strategy he and Fu Qingyang discussed, they couldn't be too tough in negotiating with the headquarters, but they couldn't be too tough either, so the Xie family became the target of killing the chicken to scare the monkey.
First create a "tough" atmosphere so that it will be easier to bargain.
With what Xie Lingxi said in the afternoon, Zhang Yuanqing believed that the head of the Xie family would definitely cooperate with him and ask for a high price, because this was also what the head of the Xie family wanted.
As expected, Patriarch Xie cooperated very smoothly. After watching Patriarch Xie leave, Zhang Yuanqing looked at the two people on the sofa.
Secretary Li said with a smile:
"Yuanshi, sometimes favors are more important than interests. You want too much."
This sentence seems to have a specific meaning.
"Secretary Li, Chief Detective, what's the price you offered?" Zhang Yuanqing pretended not to understand.
The detective elder said in a deep voice:
"Yuanshi Tianzun, the Huaihai branch has already issued a bounty, a B-level merit and a cash reward of 8 million, which has been certified by the headquarters. We will not bargain with you, Yuanshi Tianzun, you must understand your status. You can bargain with the Xie family, but the headquarters will not buy it." Zhang Yuanqing said:
"The headquarters recognizes the content of the reward, but I don't!"
ps: typos will be updated first and corrected later.
Chapter 78: Someone from Headquarters