The calm of the storm continued. The sky in Sijiu City was alternating between sunny and cloudy, as if an unprecedented war was brewing.
People quietly watched the changes. It seemed that other than Linghu Zhu's big entertainment project, everyone else had retreated to the sidelines.
Including Xiao Zheng.
After going public, he had ample funds, but spending money was sometimes more difficult than making money. Making money, as long as one was willing to work hard, it would not be too difficult. But spending money required constant thinking. This was a relatively unfamiliar field for Xiao Zheng. He walked like he was walking on thin ice.
Xin Ao was full of talents, and there were professionals in every field. Xiao Zheng was mainly responsible for scheduling and general direction. There was also the heavy responsibility of spending money.
In the process, Xiao Zheng also encountered some painful choices. For example, several core projects were fighting for money, hoping that Xiao Zheng would approve more funds. But who should be given more, who should be given less. This was the problem.
For this reason, Xiao Zheng met with the leaders of each core department. He understood them with emotion and moved them with reason. In the end, he spent a lot of money to shut these big brothers and sisters' mouths.
"Being a leader is difficult. Being the person in charge of money is even more difficult. "Xiao Zheng stood in front of the window, smoking, waiting for Xiao Taohong to make tea.
"Boss, don't complain. It's difficult for you to choose, but it's difficult for the leaders of the departments below to open up new territory. " Xiao Taohong worked as an assistant in the core department for a while, and she deeply understood how difficult it was to work at the grassroots level.
"From what you said, you're planning to defect?" Xiao Zheng turned around and glared at Xiao Taohong, then took the tea. "It's only been a few days, and you're already siding with an outsider?"
Xiao Taohong rolled her eyes and said, "Boss, don't slander me. No matter when or where, I will definitely be with you. It's just that, seeing my current direct leader pulling his hair every day to think of a plan, I also sympathize with him. "
Xiao Zheng said angrily, "You don't sympathize with me because I don't know who to give money to every day?"
Xiao Taohong giggled and said, "Boss, you are getting cuter and cuter."
"It's pitiful that no one loves you, right?" Xiao Zheng shook his head and ended the pointless conversation with his old subordinate.
There were still a few important guests to meet in the afternoon, but Xiao Zheng declined all of them because of a sudden call.
The call was from King Ling Lai. It meant that the situation over there was more or less tense. Shang Jingtian's men had already sent out several probes. However, because the place where Shang Yao was staying was a little sensitive, they had been biding their time.
"But I reckon that Shang Jingtian will make his move sooner or later. Moreover, he will kill Shang Yao cleanly and leave quietly, "King Ling Lai's drawn-out voice came from the other side of the phone.
"Is it very urgent now?" Xiao Zheng asked with a frown.
"You can think of it that way," King Ling Lai said softly. "Recently, I have been staying in the palace and can't go anywhere. With me around, Shang Jingtian will more or less be afraid. But I'm afraid I can't suppress him for too long. "
Xiao Zheng's heart sank, "Did Shang Jingtian send any signal?"
"If I'm not wrong, yes," King Ling Lai nodded and said with pursed lips. "The night before yesterday, a mysterious man in black appeared in the palace. My guards noticed him, but it was only for a moment. I didn't even have time to react before I disappeared. "
"I think this is Shang Jingtian's warning to me," King Ling Lai said with a bitter smile. "He hopes that I won't meddle in other people's business, because with his strength, I can't stop him."
Xiao Zheng was even more shocked after hearing this.
This was in line with Shang Jingtian's way of doing things. He wouldn't take risks or be radical, but he would definitely do what he needed to do.
Just like that night on New Year's Eve. In the beginning, Shang Jingtian was very low-key and didn't even make any moves. But once he made his move, he didn't even care about his daughter's life and wanted to at least kill either Xiao Zheng or Qiu Shou.
This person's mind was extremely vicious. He was also very decisive in his actions.
This time, he had already given King Ling Lai a warning. Then it wouldn't be long before he made his move.
"How's Shang Yao's recovery?" Xiao Zheng pursed his lips and asked.
"Not bad. She can already get off the bed and walk. But her body is still a little weak, and she will need some time to recover, "King Ling Lai reported truthfully.
"Then I'll leave it to Your Majesty for the next few days," Xiao Zheng said in a deep voice. "I'll rush over as soon as I'm done with the things on hand."
"Bring her back?" King Ling Lai asked.
"Hopefully, I can bring her back." Xiao Zheng rubbed his eyebrows. "Hopefully, Shang Jingtian will give me such a chance."
King Ling Lai raised his eyebrows and said, "Boss Xiao, I'll try my best to ensure her safety. But the premise is that Shang Jingtian doesn't kill her. Otherwise, I might choose to give up. Please don't blame me. "
"I understand," Xiao Zheng said with a bitter smile. "From any perspective, your life is far more valuable than Shang Yao."
Publicly, King Ling Lai was the Emperor, a symbol, a symbol. Personally, although Shang Yao had done a lot for Xiao Zheng, from the perspective of value, King Ling Lai could provide Xiao Zheng with more international help.
After all, Hua Xia's top officials were very concerned about the relationship with Yoto. King Ling Lai could play a big role in this matter.
From a certain perspective, the reason why Xiao Zheng could get so much attention from Hua Xia's top officials was also because of King Ling Lai's support.
The relationship between them had been tied together, and it was hard to separate them.
It sounded cruel to Shang Yao, but it was a fact. Just like Lin Laoyao, he knew that he had to deal with the people he cared about. But his identity, his family, it was destined that he could never back down.
Backing down was a betrayal.
"I am not thinking of it in terms of value. It's just that I don't have enough reasons to fight against Shang Jingtian, "King Ling Lai said slowly. "Shang Yao isn't worth it."
His Majesty Ling Lai was very straightforward, but he knew it was the truth.
King Ling Lai was a big shot.
In order to get to where he was today, he could even kill his own mother. Was a mere Shang Yao worth her risking her life for?
"I understand. I'll get there as soon as possible, "Xiao Zheng said slowly. "I just hope that you can stall for time, Your Majesty. At least, don't make me look like an ungrateful person. "
King Ling Lai was silent for a while. Then he suddenly said, "Boss Xiao, I'm thinking about a question."
"What question?" Xiao Zheng asked curiously.
"I've lost all my value to Boss Xiao. Would you have risked your life to save me last time? "King Ling Lai asked.
Xiao Zheng was stunned. Then he said helplessly, "It's not the first time I've answered this question. And my answer will never change. "
"I'll save Your Majesty. No matter who wants to hurt Your Majesty, I won't just sit back and watch. " I won't just sit and watch, "Xiao Zheng said word by word.
"Isn't Boss Xiao tired?" King Ling Lai asked.
"Tired. Really tired, "Xiao Zheng said bitterly. "But it's still my choice. It's the only choice. "
Morality?
Xiao Zheng used this word to explain his actions. Perhaps only then could he reduce his guilt to a minimum.
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