C232 You Have to Agree Even If You Don't Want to
You don't have to say yes.
"Miss Zhao, this is everything I know. I am not exaggerating. I believe you understand the seriousness of the matter. As for how to choose, that is your problem. I only hope that you can think about it before making a decision. "
In the CEO's office of Qingxue International, Bai Qingsoong finally told her all the difficulties Zhao Qingxue would face. Then he smiled and looked at Zhao Qingxue. He believed that after Zhao Qingxue understood her predicament, she would definitely choose to work with the country.
After all, in this society, the truly powerful was still the country. Although the country was not willing to directly snatch Zhao Qingxue's things, but... Zhao Qingxue really did not have any choice now. For her safety... She could only choose to seek the protection of the Dragon Group.
Zhao Qingxue's body still carried a frosty aura. This was not only because she had the Nine Yin Meridians Body, but also because it was a habit that she had cultivated all year round. It could not be changed.
She fell into deep thought, and there was some helplessness in the depths of her eyes. After Bai Qingsoong's analysis, she understood the seriousness of the matter. It was impossible for her to truly protect the Magic Cube with her own strength, but she was extremely unwilling to do so. Why did she have to hand over the things she had painstakingly researched to someone else, and not herself?
Even if it was handed over to the country, it should be able to benefit the society in the future. However, everyone had their own selfish motives. The things that they had developed... Through their own efforts, they could benefit society and also bring benefits and status that they wanted. Why not? If she gave it to Xia Country, it would mean that all her efforts would be in vain.
Zhao Qingxue was a successful businesswoman. She had a monstrous talent and brain. Similarly, she also had a very strong ambition. She wanted to create her own business empire and become a powerful business empire that surpassed all the ancient tycoons in the Middle and West.
The appearance of the Magic Cube technology allowed Zhao Qingxue to see hope. This was the foundation of her business empire. But now, all of this could not be defended. This caused her to feel indignant, but at the same time, anger and helplessness.
Before today, Zhao Qingxue did not witness the true strength of Supers. She did not believe that the preparations she made were unable to defend the Magic Cube. But... And now, she discovered with sorrow that all of her efforts... It was useless in the face of a superhuman's power.
"President, you need to make a decision as soon as possible. Otherwise, not only will you be in danger, but your family will also be targeted. They will most likely be used to threaten you." Bai Xiaoning said softly.
Zhao Qingxue, who was still hesitating, heard this and her face changed. She looked at Bai Xiaoning with sharp eyes, "Are you threatening me?"
"Don't misunderstand. Our Dragon Group represents Xia Country. Our mission is to protect everything in this country, including the people of this country. The people of the Dragon Group will never do anything to harm the people of the Xia Country. I am only telling you the truth. After all, those who want to obtain the Magic Cube technology are too terrifying. They will do whatever it takes. No matter what methods they use, they will use them. " Bai Xiaoning quickly said.
Only then did Zhao Qingxue's eyes calm down. However, she suddenly collapsed onto the sofa, as if she had lost all her strength in an instant.
In this world, one person was not strong enough while at the same time he was strong. He also had to have the strength to protect the people around him. However, it was very difficult to do these two things. This also became the weakness of some strong people.
Zhao Qingxue was not a powerhouse, but she had the Magic Cube technology in her hands. This was equal to having the qualifications to negotiate with powerhouses. This allowed her to shorten the possibility of speaking with those super powerful influences. However, all of this had been lost because of her family. Her family was her biggest weakness right now.
"I promise you all to give the technology to the country, but you have to ensure the safety of my family" Zhao Qingxue looked at Bai Qingsoong and his daughter. This was her most basic requirement.
"Don't worry. The safety of your family, even if you don't say it. We will do our best to protect you." Seeing Zhao Qingxue agree, Bai Qingsoong's face revealed an excited expression. When he thought that this matter would soon be resolved by him, Zhao Qingxue agreed to cooperate with Xia Country because of him. He had a strong sense of accomplishment in his heart.
"No, what I want is not for you guys to give it your all. I want you guys to ensure the safety of my family." Zhao Qingxue gritted her teeth and looked at Bai Qingsoong.
"This..."
Bai Qingsoong smiled bitterly. He could guarantee that the people of Dragon Group would do their best to protect Zhao Qingxue and her family. However, he couldn't guarantee the safety of their family. After all... Zhao Qingxue's enemies this time were too powerful. No one knew what kind of danger they would face in the future. He did not dare to lie.
Zhao Qingxue's eyes showed anger, "Since you can't guarantee it, then what's the use of me working with you?"
"Bai Qingsoong was in a difficult position. He was not good at negotiation and did not want to lie to Zhao Qingxue, which made Zhao Qingxue's promise change again.
"President, actually, I believe no one can guarantee your request. Even if we represent Xia Country, and even if Dragon Group possesses great power, we will not be able to guarantee anything. But we can't guarantee you 100%. I can only tell you... If the Dragon Group can't protect your family, the other powers won't be able to do it either. " Compared to Bai Qingsoong's clumsy eloquent, Bai Xiaoning's eloquent was much better.
"I just want to not let my family get hurt. Can't I even make such a request?" Zhao Qingxue's eyes were filled with disappointment. She even regretted developing the Magic Cube technology with all her might. If she hadn't done her best to develop the Magic Cube technology, then this wouldn't have happened. She wouldn't have worried that her parents would encounter danger.
"It's not that they can't do it, it's just that they don't have enough authority to mobilize true powerhouses to protect you." At this moment, a faint voice came from outside the door. Hsiang Yang walked in with Hu Shaan.
"Hsiang Yang!"
Bai Qingsoong and his daughter looked at Hsiang Yang at the same time. Their eyes were somewhat complicated. This matter was originally a conversation between the Dragon Group and Zhao Qingxue, but Hsiang Yang was involved in it. There was something else in it.
"What are you doing here?" Zhao Qingxue was in a bad mood. When she saw Hsiang Yang, she didn't give him a good look.
"I brought you a bodyguard." Hsiang Yang smiled. He knew Zhao Qingxue did not like him. He did not want to change his position in Zhao Qingxue's heart. Anyway, there would not be many interactions between the two of them after he finished protecting her.
If he had to ask what kind of interaction the two of them would have in the future, it would only help Zhao Qingxue get rid of the torment of the Nine Yin Meridians once Hsiang Yang's cultivation base returned to the Peak Period.0
Helping Zhao Qingxue get rid of the pain of the Nine Yin Meridians Body was Hsiang Yang's decision in his heart. One reason was that he felt pity for Zhao Qingxue and showed a rare kind heart. The second reason was that he was also very curious about the Nine Yin Meridians. When he was confident that he could solve the problem of the Nine Yin Meridians Body, he could study it carefully.
Zhao Qingxue was very unhappy with Hsiang Yang. She did not think about the illness in her body anymore because the situation she was facing now was too big, so she was not in the mood to think about anything else.
"Bodyguard?"
Hsiang Yang's words made Bai Qingsoong and Zhao Qingxue look at Hu Shaan who was with Hsiang Yang at the same time.
"I am Hu Shaan of Form Meaning Sect. Greetings, everyone." Hu Shaan cupped his fist toward the few of them according to the rules of the Jianghu. After that, he focused his attention on Zhao Qingxue. "Hello, Miss Zhao. From today onwards, I will fulfill my promise with my younger brother. I will protect you for a month. If anyone wants to hurt you... You must step over my corpse first."
"Uh..."
Even though Zhao Qingxue was very depressed and unhappy, she was also amused by Hu Shaan at this moment. She felt that the people around Hsiang Yang and Hsiang Yang were very unreliable. Such a small old man. She was already over fifty years old and was about to be buried. If she was not careful... She might fall to her death on the road, but he still wanted to be her bodyguard. This was ridiculous.
"So it's the master of Tiger Fist of Form Meaning Sect, Sir Hu Shaan. I apologize for my lack of respect." Zhao Qingxue didn't know Hu Shaan, but it didn't mean that Bai Qingsoong didn't know him. Initially, Bai Qingsoong thought that Hu Shaan was Hsiang Yang's subordinate, but after hearing Hu Shaan's name, his heart skipped a beat.
The Form Meaning Sect was considered a big sect in the Xia Country's martial arts world. Hu Shaan was a grandmaster in the Form Meaning Sect. He could break through to the Innate Stage at any time. Even if Bai Qingsoong was an Innate Expert, he wouldn't dare to look down on him.
"You are?" Hu Shaan didn't see through Bai Qingsoong's cultivation base. He only felt a powerful Qi coming from Bai Qingsoong's body. He was incomparably shocked. He knew that this middle-aged man must be an Innate Expert.
In the past, Innate Expert was extremely hard to see. It was rare to see one in a few decades. But today, he had encountered two in a row. This gave Hu Shaan the illusion that the Innate Expert was worthless.
"I am Bai Qingsoong, a person from the special department of the country." Bai Qingsoong smiled at Hu Shaan.
"Greetings, Mr. Bai." Hu Shaan bowed to Bai Qingsoong solemnly. Although Bai Qingsoong looked younger than him, Bai Qingsoong was an Innate Expert. Hu Shaan did not dare to be arrogant.
"I wouldn't dare. Elder Hu, you don't have to be polite." Bai Qingsoong showed enough respect to Hu Shaan and quickly helped him up.
Hu Shaan and Bai Qingsoong were in a heated fight. Zhao Qingxue looked at Hsiang Yang with disdain, "I do not need bodyguards."
"I'm not asking for your permission. I'm just telling you." Hsiang Yang said unhappily.
Zhao Qingxue did not give him a good look again and again. Hsiang Yang did not want to bother with her. Anyway, he only needed to protect her safety. He did not need to ask for her permission.
After thinking about it like this, Hsiang Yang suddenly felt that he was too smart. In the future, he did not need Girl Zhao's permission to do anything, as long as he made the decision.
"You are not my person. Why should you decide my business?" Zhao Qingxue was angry. She glared at Hsiang Yang and vented all the dissatisfaction and unwillingness in her heart towards him.
"Chen Mengqing is your best friend. She begged me to protect you. Otherwise, do you think I really have nothing to do to protect you?"
Hsiang Yang looked at Zhao Qingxue unhappily and snorted coldly. " I am not familiar with you. Your life and death is not my business. But if something happens to you, Girl Chen will be sad. If it was not for the agreement with her, I would not have bothered to participate in this matter. This is too troublesome."
Hsiang Yang's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on Zhao Qingxue's body. She was instantly stunned. She originally wanted to scold Hsiang Yang, but at this moment, she couldn't say it out loud.
Just like what Hsiang Yang had said, Hsiang Yang didn't come to protect her for any benefits. He had promised Chen Mengqing that he would protect her. Compared to Bai Qingsoong, who had come with a purpose, Hsiang Yang only wanted to protect her. He did not have any other thoughts. She even mocked and ridiculed Hsiang Yang.
Thinking of this, Zhao Qingxue felt a little guilty in her heart, but she was not good at expressing her apology, so she did not say it out loud.
"Girl Zhao, I have told you that Old Hu came to protect you. Even if you agree to it, you must also agree to it just now."
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