Xia Fei's Choice (1)
In the Pampas Plains, a huge tent stood in the middle of the green grass, surrounded by a few other smaller tents. The biggest one was, of course, for Qin Mangs to rest, and the others were where the servants worked and rested.
Although it was just a temporary tent, Andre had decorated it like a five-star hotel. The ground was covered with a pure wool Persian carpet, and the chairs and metal utensils were all exquisite.
Qin Mang was lying on a sofa chair, leisurely enjoying the gentle breeze of the grassland with a cigar dangling from his mouth.
Xia Fei walked over with a smile. Old man, are you resting well here?
Qin Mangs nodded. Not bad. The scenery is great, and so is the cigar.
A servant brought over a bench and placed it beside Qin Mangs. Xia Fei lay down on it and lit a Hongtashan for himself. He had been working hard in the workshop for days, and he was already exhausted, so the moment he relaxed, he could not help but feel drowsy.
Where's Uncle Thuram? Xia Fei asked.
Thuram has gone back. He's the head of weapons and equipment, after all; it's not right for him to be out for a long time. Is everything done in the factory?
Almost. With Uncle Porter around, I don't have to worry too much, Xia Fei said.
Porter is a machine god, after all. Of course, he has the ability. I've noticed that the people around you are quite capable, and most importantly, they seem to be very loyal to you.
Xia Fei chuckled. "I can't say who's loyal to who, but they're very trustworthy, and that's what I value the most."
Qin Mangs narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully, The energy-shield booster you designed is about to go into production, and I can predict that it will bring you quite a lot of profit in the future. What do you plan to do with the money?
Xia Fei was slightly surprised. Qin Mangs words seemed to have an unusual meaning.
Ive realized more and more recently that being an interstellar adventurer suits me very well, and I really enjoy this life. Traveling around the vast sea of stars every day, Ill need a decent warship. Uncle Thuram gave me a Vexor-class warship last time, but unfortunately, it was damaged after a few days of use, Xia Fei casually said.
What else? Your goal isn't just to buy a beautiful warship, is it? If that's the case, I can satisfy your request right now, Qin Mangs said.
Sure enough, the old man must have something important to tell me this time, Xia Fei thought to himself. Qin Mangs interrogation had confirmed his suspicions.
"If possible, I would like to expand my strength. You know, I have a good relationship with Avril. I really like her, but her status is too different from mine. If I don't want others to gossip about me, I have to prove my worth. I don't care about rumors, but Avril is a girl with a pure heart. I can't guarantee that she won't be bothered by these rumors."
Xia Fei was being very honest. A real man dared to love and hate. Xia Fei did not shy away from Avrils feelings, and he began to put himself in Avrils shoes. Xia Fei was not afraid of others pointing fingers at him, but he would never allow others to treat Avrils the same way.
Qin Mangs nodded. He took a deep puff of his cigar but did not swallow it. He had not been smoking for long, so he was not used to the strong smell of the cigar.
If you really want to succeed in your career, its best for you to put your feelings aside, Qin Mangs said meaningfully.
Xia Fei furrowed his eyebrows. Old man, are you hoping for me to cut off my relationship with Avrils?
Qin Mangs nodded, not saying a word.
Xia Fei thought about it for a moment. "Although I dont know why you are advising me like this, please forgive me for not accepting it. If I didnt know Avrils from the start, it would be fine, and I can accept being a little lonely, but I am getting along well with Avrils now. If I suddenly cut off my relationship with her, I will be letting her down, and I will be letting down her good intentions, and that will be unacceptable."
Xia Fei spoke very firmly. A good girl was not something that one could meet anytime, anywhere, and if he did meet her, he would not let her go easily. Xia Fei was very clear about this, so he firmly rejected Qin Mangs suggestion.
What if I give you a generous offer that no one can refuse? Qin Mangs asked with a smile.
Xia Fei shook his head. Old man, even if you gave me the entire universe, I wouldnt be able to change my decision.
Youre always saying that in order to obtain something, you have to give it up sometimes. Why arent you willing to give it up this time? You should know that this is a huge temptation, enough to move anyone, Qin Mangs said unwillingly.
The so-called giving up is before I made my choice. If it were two years ago, no, even a year ago, my relationship with Avrils was not what it is today. I had no intention of having anything to do with Avrils back then, so I wouldnt have given up, but after the trip to the capital ring, I have already made my choice. Im sorry, but I cant do it now that you are telling me to give up, Xia Fei said in a deep voice.
Qin Mang suddenly burst into laughter. You know what I like about you? Since you've made your decision, you won't let it go. No matter how difficult it is, you'll still face it head on.
Actually, Im not really asking you to give up on Avrils, but I wanted to see if you could stick to your decision in the face of temptation. Your answer is very good, and I am very satisfied with it.
Xia Fei pursed his lips, inwardly cursing Qin Mangs probing.
No matter how determined and stubborn Xia Feis was, he was still a normal person. If Qin Mangs really gave him a huge temptation to make a choice, while Xia Feis decision would definitely be firm, he would still struggle with himself for a while.
After all, any normal person would be tempted by all sorts of things. Sometimes it was money, and sometimes it was women. Humans were greedy, and Xia Fei was no different. Although he had rejected the offer, it did not mean that he would not be tempted.
Being tempted by benefits was one thing, and everyone was like that. Changing one's original decision because of being tempted was another. Only a few stubborn fellows would stubbornly continue down this path, and Xia Fei was one of them.
Qin Mangs eyes looked into the distance. Come with me for a walk; there is something important I need you to decide.
Xia Fei was startled. Qin Mangs had finally gotten to the point, but he did not know what the important thing was.
Finding a hoverchair, Xia Fei helped Qin Mangs up and pushed him toward the horizon.
Hurry up; the place we're going is still quite far, Qin Mangs said.
Xia Fei lightly tapped the wheelchair with his finger, and an energy shield appeared, covering him tightly.
The hoverwheel was a high-tech product. In order to protect the rider from the wind and rain or from getting hurt due to the rough roads, it was equipped with an energy shield.
* Whoosh! *
Xia Fei stomped hard on the ground and sped forward at a speed of about 2000m/s. Qin Mangs lazily leaned back in the wheelchair. Due to the outer layer of protection, the wind did not bother him at all.
In the blink of an eye, they had traveled hundreds of miles, and the two arrived at a quiet lake. The grassland was originally deserted, and this place was even more secluded, with only the rippling waters of the lake.
Qin Mangs motioned for Xia Fei to stop. There was a long dead tree lying by the lake, and Xia Fei sat on it.
Qin Mang said slowly, I'm going to say something very important next. You have to listen carefully.
Xia Fei nodded, his expression very serious.
Everyone knows that the most powerful person in the Adjudicator Union is the president, but that is not the case. Above the president is an organization similar to the Elders Council. This organization is made up of ten old men, and those who know the inside story call this mysterious organization the Ten Old Men. A long time ago, I was one of them.
Xia Fei was slightly surprised. No wonder Qin Mangs was so capable; it turned out that he had once been one of the ten strongest members of the union. Although he did not know what kind of people the Ten Old Men were, it was not hard to tell from Qin Mangs simple words that they were existences that surpassed the headquarters president.
The Adjudicator Union was a powerful organization, and for them to have more power than the president, it could be said that their authority was monstrous.
The Ten Old Men do not get along well with each other, and some conflicts are inevitable. While I was hospitalized, Mata was the representative of the opposing side, and his goal was to obtain something in my hands.
This item has far-reaching implications. It's like a hot rock; no matter who holds it in their hands, it won't end well. I've been living in seclusion in the tiny Heaven Execution Training Camp for the past few years, living a peaceful and comfortable life. I've never fought with these people, and I have friends among the Ten Old Men, so none of them have had any designs on me.
I was about to die a while ago, so those hidden in the dark began to stir. Actually, they miscalculated. There was no way I would let go of such an important item so easily. Even if I died, it would not end up in their hands. I have people in the dark watching over the development of the matter, and the moment they find anything amiss, they will take action to protect the item.
Xia Fei listened attentively, secretly guessing what Qin Mangs was talking about. He was certain that the item that the Ten Old Men were eyeing was no ordinary item.
As for those disappointing disciples of mine, they simply want some precious ancient books and secret manuals. Those are nothing to me, so it does not matter even if I give it to them.
However, this item puts me in a very difficult position. Handing it over to someone who is too weak might end up harming them, and handing it over to those at the top is not appropriate, either. Those at the top will inevitably have scruples, and I am afraid that they will not be able to protect it one hundred percent.
Xia Fei's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. Could the old man really be thinking of giving it to me?
Qin Mang paused and lit a cigarette. Actually, I haven't known you for that long, so I shouldn't have put such a heavy burden on you, but I have a feeling that handing it to you is the right choice. Qin Mang paused for a moment, then lit a cigarette and slowly said, Actually, I haven't known you for a long time.
Xia Fei was silent for a moment. Old man, I am exactly the person you said is too weak. I am afraid that I will not be able to protect your treasure if you hand it over to me.
That is why I am giving you the choice, Qin Mangs said mysteriously.
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