Honestly speaking, Sofia's speech was enough to move any mercenary who had worked hard in the industry. Even veterans like Ma Choi Jun, Mega Gun, and Siyan would probably be overjoyed and unable to control themselves.
In the entire world, the African mercenary world was the strongest and most organized. Because the order here was chaotic enough, there were too many places that the law couldn't take care of. Unlike the United States and Hua Xia, which had a sound legal system and a stable society. It was difficult for mercenaries to survive. Even assassins were mostly from Europe and Africa.
It could be said that as long as they ruled over the African mercenary world, they would basically rule over half of the mercenary world!
What reason did Xiao Zheng have to reject Sofia's suggestion?
"Marshall once gave me a detailed accounting report," Sophia said as she curled up in Xiao Zheng's arms like an expensive golden cat. "Excluding all the expenses of the Skeleton Corps, we still have a net income of close to 5 billion USD every year. Most of the money ended up in the pockets of Cang Dragon and a few senior officials. Although the mercenaries below could also get a hefty reward, they were not able to do so. But compared to them, the difference is like the clouds and mud. "
Xiao Zheng cast a sidelong glance at Sophia. There was not much excitement in his eyes. Instead, he asked playfully, "Sophia, are you thinking of me now?"
Sofia looked up and asked curiously, "Why do you say that?"
"The Skeleton Corps belongs to the Fox Hunting Legion, and you are now the commander of the Fox Hunting Legion — —" Xiao Zheng asked with a smile. "If I were to take over the mercenary affairs in Africa, wouldn't I become your lackey?"
Sophia's beautiful eyes flickered. She suddenly bit her lips and said, "I am completely yours. How dare you judge me like that … "
Xiao Zheng shook his head, pursed his lips and said, "I can cooperate with you to dismantle the leadership of the Skeleton Corps. But I'm not interested in taking over the mercenary world. You know, I'm a businessman. "
"The merchant will assassinate Itō? Would merchants kill mercenaries? The Merchant Association — "Sofia stared straight at Xiao Zheng. "Xiao Zheng. What do you think you've done that is related to being a businessman? "
"To make money," Xiao Zheng said weakly.
"Toilet bowlers also make money. Those who carry bricks can also earn money, "Sofia said bluntly. "Can they be considered merchants?"
With a calm attitude, Xiao Zheng replied, "My main living and working area is in Beijing. In the foreseeable future, most of my time and energy will be invested in the construction of Xin Ao. From this point of view, I was indeed a qualified businessman. This is a life I'm willing to enjoy. "
"But you appeared in Tokyo and even conspired with Princess Ling La to kill Itō," Sophia said slowly. "Now, you're in Africa, fighting against a group of mercenaries. Risking your life to do shady business that doesn't match your status. "
"Xiao Zheng, do you know why?" Sophia asked. "Do you know why you're still doing these things even though you're worth billions and you're considered a millionaire even in Beijing, which is full of rich people?"
"Because I'm willing to do it," Xiao Zheng explained. "Moreover, these things aren't too dangerous for me."
"But what you're doing has nothing to do with your status as a businessman. Isn't it? "Sophia asked.
"I don't deny that." Xiao Zheng nodded. He could vaguely guess what Sophia wanted to say.
Sophia noticed the change in Xiao Zheng's attitude. She picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip to moisten her throat. She then continued, "Xiao Zheng. Only those who are strong enough can choose the life they want. Only then can they not change their will because of others. In Mingzhu, Ye Shiguan and Siye Zhao have reached the top of the industry to have the ability to change their lives. Otherwise, if you give a third-rate hooligan a choice, other than continuing to receive protection fees and killing people on the streets, what else can he do? What does he have the ability to do? "
"Even the two of them were restricted in the process of changing. In the end, they didn't complete the transformation of their lives." Sophia gazed at Xiao Zheng gently. "Xiao Zheng, I don't want you to choose to change only when you realize the seriousness of the problem. Maybe by then, it'll be too late. "
Xiao Zheng fell into deep thought.
He was pondering over Sophia's words.
In fact, Xiao Zheng admired Sophia's words. "Only the strong can choose the life they want." This was an unchanging truth.
Was Xiao Zheng strong enough now?
Obviously not.
Otherwise, Itō wouldn't have teamed up with Chang Yishan. Otherwise, a bunch of mercenaries and local companies wouldn't dare to kidnap his most trusted aide. All of this was because Xiao Zheng wasn't strong enough!
If Xiao Zheng had Lin Chaotian's terrifying power, would Itō dare to team up with Chang Yishan to attack Phantom? If Xiao Zheng had half of the mercenary world. Would those mercenaries still dare to kidnap Shen Han?
If all of these ifs came true, Xiao Zheng wouldn't have had to go to Tokyo to assassinate Itō. He wouldn't have had to personally come to South Africa to rescue Shen Han.
Everything could only be attributed to the fact that Xiao Zheng wasn't strong enough. He didn't have enough power and deterrence. He couldn't control those monsters!
He managed his power in the government and also had some achievements in the military. At least, he had the support of Long Formation. In the business world, he might not be able to catch up with terrifying bosses like Lin Laoyao. However, he wasn't completely poor either. He had accumulated some wealth.
But why did Xiao Zheng resist Sophia's suggestion from the start?
Because he resisted such a life!
Because he resisted, he chose to return to China!
But according to Sophia's understanding, resistance wasn't the essence of the problem. In the end, whether he had the ability to make a choice was the key.
He wasn't in Long Formation, but he had absolute prestige in Long Formation.
He often skipped work, but he was above tens of thousands of people in Xin Ao.
Why did he resist Sophia's suggestion?
As long as he ruled the mercenary world and the underground world of Africa, even if he stayed in Beijing, who would dare to use such a sinister method to attack his subordinates and shake his foundation?
Dignity did not come from roaring with one's throat. Aura didn't come from practicing in front of a mirror every day.
The power in one's hands was the essence of being respected.
Yen Teng-kuei had once trapped him in a deadlock with ease. Why didn't he dare to provoke him now? Because he wasn't confident that he could eat him in one bite!
Why didn't Guo Zhendong dare to make a move even though he hated him to the core?
Because he could slap him until his teeth fell all over the floor!
Why was Shang Jingtian willing to work with him? Why was Shang Yao willing to suck up to him?
Even Princess Ling La had invited him to her palace.
Why was all of this?
Because of the power in his hands!
"When you become strong enough, you don't even need to kill people to establish your authority. A word or a look from you can scare away all your enemies," Sophia said meaningfully. "This is the power that Lin Chaotian has."
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