Deploy troops and dispatch generals
Wu Long, thirty-eight years old, from Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province. He came from a poor family and had been apprenticed to Monk Wuliao of Tianmen Mountain in his early years, practicing external fist techniques. He joined the military at the age of sixteen and entered Xiangtan City's security system after being discharged. He left to become a private detective due to his dissatisfaction with corruption.
After the establishment of the Earth Federation, Wu Long successfully unlocked his seventh brain region after cultivating the Astral Mantra for a year, obtaining his special ability. He was hired by the second largest detective agency in the Earth Federation as an elite guard, shuttling across the globe as a bodyguard for important figures.
After that, he coincidentally met Andre and Xia Fei during his vacation and successfully stopped the Black Snake Gang from hijacking the plane. He then explored the secrets of Atlantis with Andre and Xia Fei, gaining Xia Fei's trust and becoming one of the earliest senior backbones of Quantum Holdings. He served as Quantum Holdings' business minister, security minister, and board member, with a net worth of hundreds of millions.
Now, this man, who had been slapped by Xia Fei because of his recklessness, was about to become the third president of the Earth Federation.
Wu Long pinched his thigh, trying to make sure that he was not dreaming. Becoming a president was something that had never happened even in his wildest dreams. Xia Fei's words made Wu Long fall silent, somewhat at a loss as to what to do.
The waves of pain told Wu Long that this was not a dream, and the stubborn and determined look in Xia Fei's eyes made him certain that Xia Fei was serious this time. It was likely that Xia Fei would not let this matter rest until Wu Long became the president.
Frowning, Wu Long picked up his glass and downed it in one gulp before saying, "Xia Fei, can you let me go? I really don't want to be some bullsh * t president. It's already troublesome enough to deal with documents all day. If you really care about me, why don't you let me go to the transport fleet and be a happy spaceship pilot? Even if I can't pilot a warship, I'm fine with operating a transport ship. "
This was not the first time Wu Long had complained to Xia Fei that he did not want to do any more administrative work. His personality had never been one to like stability and tedious work, preferring to be busy all over the place. Now that Xia Fei had arranged a presidential job for him, it was as good as killing him.
Xia Fei shook his head. "No way. You're the only candidate."
Andre interjected, "Isn't it just being a president? It's no big deal. You just have to put on airs and pretend to be serious. You can definitely do it."
Wu Long put down his wine glass and said seriously, "I'm not that smart. I know that."
Xia Fei said, "Being the president is the easiest job, because there are many people working for you. All you need to do is give the orders."
Wu Long said, "I hate socializing."
Xia Fei said, "That's simple. You can just show up to every banquet and say a few words before leaving in a hurry. Everyone will think that you're so busy with work that you don't even have time to eat. No one will think that you're watching a soccer match in the presidential palace. And the more you rush, the more people will admire you. After all, ordinary people don't know what the president needs to do. "
Wu Long said, "Quantum Holdings can't do without me right now. I still have a lot of work to do."
Everything Wu Long said was actually an excuse. He just didn't want to be the president.
"The company does need you, but if you become the president, it'll be even more beneficial to the company," Xia Fei said.
Wu Long was silent. He rubbed his temples with both hands, racking his brains to come up with an excuse.
"Sigh! Anyway, I just don't want to be some bullsh * t president. I think that you, Charlie, Andre, and the others are more suitable than me. Why did you pick me? "Wu Long grumbled.
Xia Fei laughed. "I know you've been working hard for the past two years, so I want to find a chance to give you a break. Charlie is still young, and I have to move around, so it's not suitable. I can't trust anyone else, either, so you're the most suitable candidate for now. Besides, being the president isn't something to be ashamed of. Why don't I discuss it with your mother? I'm sure she'll be happy to do it."
Xia Fei had no choice but to bring out his trump card, Wu Long's mother. Though this man was quite a big man, he was very obedient to his mother. She had always hoped that Wu Long would be able to make a name for himself one day. Wu Long's current position was not low, but if he had the chance to become the Federation's president, his mother would surely instigate him behind his back, even forcing him to do so. It would definitely annoy Wu Long to no end.
Xia Fei tried to move him with emotion and reason, making it sound like being the president was the easiest thing in the world. He even guaranteed that he would help Wu Long hire a top-notch think tank to assist him in handling official matters. All he needed to do was show his face in front of people and say a few words.
What moved Wu Long the most was Xia Fei's promise that he would transfer Wu Long to his favorite warship defense department after serving two terms as president, becoming a fleet captain. This was an irresistible temptation for Wu Long. He had long wanted to pilot a warship and soar through the stars, but because he was trapped in this sea of documents, he could only lament his inadequacy.
Now, Xia Fei had given him a glimmer of hope. As long as he served as president for eight years, he would be able to decide which department he wanted to go to in the future. Wu Long was a strength ability user, so his lifespan was slightly longer than the average person's. Eight years was not a long time for him, and he just needed to endure it.
He would only be forty-six years old by the time he retired as president, and his physical strength would still be at its peak. By then, it would not be impossible for him to travel through the stars.
Moreover, Xia Fei had told Wu Long that he needed to build the Earth Federation's own defense fleet while he was in office. Since he was the president, he could of course intervene in the entire process from planning to building the fleet, and no one could stop him.
This was quite a temptation for Wu Long. Building a fleet for the Earth Federation would not only satisfy his psychological needs, but it would also bring glory to his ancestors and be remembered by the world.
Oolong suddenly felt that being the president was not such a bad thing after all. He could totally throw the paperwork that he disliked to someone else and devote himself to military affairs. Not only would he be able to fulfill his desires, but he would also be able to help Quantum Holdings and Xia Fei to a great extent. This was killing two birds with one stone.
Spending eight years to bring Earth's defense to a new level, and then he could explore the stars like Xia Fei, living the life of an interstellar explorer. This was exactly what he had imagined in his dreams.
Thus, Wu Long agreed to Xia Fei's suggestion. Xia Fei also told him to hand over the work he had on hand as soon as possible, after which there would be a specialized team to package him in all aspects.
In this era of advertising, people needed to be packaged and promoted just like products. From Wu Long's speech and behavior to the way he dressed, there would be professionals who would tailor everything for him.
The truth would never be known by most people. If the people on Earth knew that their future president was being enticed and encouraged to accept a crab feast, they would surely be so shocked that their eyeballs would fall to the ground. Of course, they would never know what was going on behind the scenes.
After convincing Wu Long, Xia Fei contacted the Assassin Sect's headquarters overnight and invited eight highly skilled Deathguards. Logically speaking, there was no need for these robots from the sect for an operation of this level. After all, these disciples, who had no concept of life and death, were the Assassin Sect's core disciples. It was not easy to groom them, and the price they had to pay was unimaginable.
However, Craneshadow reluctantly agreed to Xia Fei's request because of his contribution to the sect's defense. However, both parties agreed that the operation could only last for a month at most. After a month, the Assassin Sect would have to recall the eight Deathguards, regardless of whether they succeeded or not.
The reason why the Deathguards dared to risk their lives was because they had been trained by the Assassin Sect's special method. If they lived in the real world for too long, they would inevitably be stained with human emotions. Once the Deathguards started to have feelings and scruples, they would no longer be able to risk their lives to kill their enemies like they used to. Therefore, the Assassin Sect had strict control over the Deathguards' movements. They were not allowed to stay in this world for even a moment longer. From this point of view, Craneshadow's promise to give Xia Fei eight Deathguards was already a great honor.
Toward the end of the conversation, Craneshadow secretly told Xia Fei that Shadowless had passed away three days ago. Xia Fei felt an inexplicable sadness in his heart. Shadowless was actually quite a nice old man. He was far-sighted and meticulous. Xia Fei had only known him for a short time, so it was impossible for him to have a deep relationship with him. However, Shadowless' death made Xia Fei feel that the world was unpredictable.
No matter what, Shadowless was Xia Fei's first master in this world. It had only been a short time since they met and parted. It was obvious that there were some forces that humans could not resist. From his birth to his death, it was like a meteor streaking across the sky. It was short and beautiful.
Xia Fei felt emotional. Craneshadow thought that he was sad because of Shadowless' death, so he had a better impression of him. He even comforted Xia Fei.
Xia Fei had hired the people he needed. Andre had contacted a few famous detective agencies as soon as he could. These people made a living in this field. As long as they were paid, they would do anything to investigate, so they agreed without hesitation.
The detective agency was no ordinary organization. After they obtained information, they would usually keep a copy for themselves and keep it secret. If there came a day when someone would dig up old scores, they would be able to use it to protect themselves. Xia Fei was not worried that they would leave any evidence behind, for they would never have the chance to do so. He had done everything he could to mobilize the Deathguards just to prevent them from doing so.
It would be fine if they were reasonable, but if they dared to have any ill intentions, Xia Fei would send them to Yama Palace to reunite with their families.
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The next morning, Xia Fei woke up early. He piloted Vampire to Hawaii and bid farewell to Qin Mangs, Moon Song, and Chen Dong before heading to Alaska. The development of the super radar was still in progress, and he needed to figure out the crux of it as soon as possible so that he could prepare the second shocking product for the rise of Quantum Holdings.
Qin Mangs and Chen Dong expressed their understanding. Only Moon Song did not look good. Xia Fei vaguely sensed something, but he could not be sure.
Sarah's fleet would send warships to pick them up on their way back, so there was no need for Xia Fei to worry.
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