Ai Xiaolu was currently racking her brains to explain to Snow Li what love was and at the same time resetting Snow Li's views on love.
And on the other side, Redington's expression wasn't very good. He suddenly felt that he would rather not have come to Aisbotan.
Cronode, who was sitting opposite Redington, smiled faintly. Redington was undoubtedly an expert and also a talent. In this era, resources, techniques and talents were undoubtedly what every family was fighting for. Resources and techniques would not betray them. However, it was different for people, especially those with talents. Cronode believed that binding interests together was a solution.
"You can't be thinking that I came here just to pick up a girl, right?" Cronode laughed rather casually but Redington was really shocked.
The Cronode family wanted to conquer Aisbotan by force?
"Cough cough, Shien, have you thought it through? Once you make a move, it might cause internal strife. Even the Cronode family wouldn't be able to suppress it." Redington didn't know what they wanted to do. This was also something he couldn't do anything about. A person's strength was so shallow and his vision was so small. Just like doing business, some people sold one item at a time while some people operated their capital in trillions.
Shien smiled faintly. "Now Aisbotan is under the control of the Aishi Financial Group. They have 30% of the profits. To say that this amount isn't much, it's just that their development of the planet is too slow. Everyone thinks that this can't achieve their own benefits. If the Hail Cloud Alliance needs to develop, they will need funds. Look at Arbiter, look at Aslan. There are already signs of an arms race. Our Hail Cloud Alliance can't be at a disadvantage."
Redington naturally wasn't a fool. Elites like him had always been paying attention to the international situation. The problem was that he could only watch and listen. But an existence like Shien could participate in it. Of course, it was the family he represented participating in it.
Actually, at this stage, Redington already had no other choice. He had expressed his intention to get close to the Cronode family. The Cronode family must have seen his resume and accepted him. This matter was a test. If he didn't accept it, he would be the enemy of the Cronode family. But if he did well, the Cronode family would support him.
There was no doubt that Redington was a smart man, and a smart man with ambition.
"Shi En, this is an open plan. There is a need in the country. Of course, Ai Shi also has its own considerations. Therefore, this matter is completely a political need. It won't be a big deal, but we have to give our people a reason." Redington laughed.
Shien smiled faintly. He knew that the other party had already agreed. He was still satisfied with Redington's strength. If the Cronode Family wanted to expand and develop, they needed such a person. It was okay to have ambition but he had to be worth the price.
The Cronode family had found mercenaries. Of course, they could also be called interstellar pirates. Their goal was obviously not to occupy but to loot. As long as there was a problem, there would be a fight in the parliament. At the same time, Aisbotan's suggestion would be put on the table again.
As for who was the instigator behind the scenes, it wasn't important. It was just mutual discord. The Cronode family was already very familiar with doing such things.
Of course, taking advantage of the chaos to finish off one or two people wasn't a big deal. For someone like Wang Zheng who had no background, if he died here, then so be it. Of course, nothing could happen to someone like Ai Xiaolu. Touching Ai Xiaolu was equivalent to touching the bottom line of the Ai Shi Financial Group. The Cronode family didn't have the intention to start an all-out war with the Ai Shi Financial Group. Currently, between the families, it was still based on each person's ability.
As for Snow Lee, it was another matter. Snow Lee was undoubtedly an important target to be nurtured by the Ai Shi Financial Group. However, she wasn't the heir. If they got Snow Lee over, they wouldn't touch the bottom line and would also be able to humiliate the Ai Shi Financial Group. Of course, the important point was that Cronode himself would be very pleased. It would be killing many birds with one stone.
As for the specific arrangements, Redington wouldn't get the news. This matter was just a test that Cronode had for him.
For example, Wang Zheng. Initially, he wanted to settle it along the way. He didn't expect him to be so tactful and settle the problem himself. This saved Cronode the trouble of having to do it himself.
Just one person. In front of power, he was just trash.
After comforting Snow Lee, Ai Xiaolu walked to the window alone. Looking at the snow-white world outside, she opened her Skylink.
"How's the arrangement?"
"Miss, everything is going smoothly. The pirate group has already been intercepted by us. They are already surrounded." Ai Xiaolu switched off her Skylink.
Shien was undoubtedly the outstanding representative of the Cronode family. This guy was famous for being sinister since young. Ai Xiaolu had been paying attention to him since he came to the Elite Academy. As the focal point of the conflict between the two families, Aisbotan itself was the center. Very clearly, the wrangling in the parliament had already made the Cronode family lose their patience. Based on their usual practice, they would cut the Gordian knot. Needless to say, this move had already won the support of a portion of the people.
After the Milky Way Alliance's resource distribution ended, it had entered the fast lane of development in the decades of peace. However, following the strengthening of those who already had the benefits, the development had entered a bottleneck. Regarding such a situation, Ai Xiaolu was a little uneasy. However, she also knew that she was only one person. She couldn't manage other places but the Hail Cloud Alliance was related to her personal interests.
Things were going very smoothly. Just as she had guessed, the guards of the Ai Financial Group had gathered intelligence and still captured the pirate group. Although it wouldn't pose any fatal threat to the Cronode family, but the parliament had to teach them a good lesson.
It was just that after switching off her Skylink, Ai Xiaolu still felt that something wasn't right. It seemed … things had been a little too easy.
However, thinking about it from the other side, it didn't seem easy either. After all, if it wasn't for her sudden inspiration, the other party might really have succeeded.
Shien Cronode and Redington walked over. They were chatting happily. Seeing Ai Xiaolu, both of their faces revealed a smile. It had to be said that from their looks, both of them were handsome. The Hail Cloud Alliance had always produced handsome men and beautiful women.
"Xiaolu, are you looking at the snow scenery alone? The base has gone out to search for Wang Zheng. Seems like we have to train by ourselves again today." Redington said. After all, Redington had been classmates for so long and they were more familiar with each other.
Ai Xiaolu knew that Redington had completely sided with the Cronode family. Originally, she had also tried her best to fight for this person.
However, it was a pity that they had different goals.
"Student Ai, don't look at me as if you have seen a villain. We are after all classmates now. Although there are some conflicts between our families, but that is also an adult matter. Shouldn't classmates get along well?"
Shien laughed.
Ai Xiaolu smiled slightly. This Shien was also famous for being difficult to deal with. "Birds of a feather flock together. Student Shien, there is still a lot of time. Let's talk slowly."
The three of them naturally would not lose their composure like a child. Shien slapped his forehead and said, "Aiya, I heard that you like this Wang Zheng a lot and even invested in him. After he didn't come to Elite Academy, a group of us were still talking about this matter. We were thinking which family's kid was so lucky to actually be fancied by Miss Ai Shi. I didn't expect you to do it for Student Snow. Tsk tsk, you are indeed good friends."
Redington also had a faint smile on his face. This Shien was really scolding without using any vulgarities. On one hand, he said that Ai Xiaolu was raising a gigolo, and also hinted that she had a relationship with Wang Zheng. Who knew how the rumors would spread over at Hail Cloud. After all, Ai Xiaolu's investment on Earth seemed to be a very meaningless matter to the outside world. If it wasn't for the fact that she had made a huge profit in the end, who knew how the rumors would spread.
Ai Xiaolu smiled and her smile was even more radiant. "Capable people do more work. For a man like Wang Zheng, even if I have to be a mistress, I am also willing. However, for some people, even if they begged on their knees, they wouldn't even have a chance. We are both men, but why is there such a huge difference?"
As she said, Ai Xiaolu even winked at the two of them. "Both of you can have a good talk. I will make a move first."
After saying that, Ai Xiaolu passed by the two of them like a proud peacock.
Shien and Redington also looked at each other. "This girl still has such a sharp tongue."
Redington shook his head.
"Is this Wang Zheng really that powerful?" Shien was interested. Of course, he knew that Ai Xiaolu was joking. However, to be able to say such words, it was most likely half true and half false.
Ai Xiaolu was a rational person. She was the kind of person who could sacrifice herself for the interests of the family. There was no doubt about this. Deep down, she and Cronode were the same type of people. They were both typical family elites. However, Snow Lee was a simple and pure girl. There was nothing complicated about her. She looked at people based on her feelings. These two types of people could become friends. However, how could she have her eyes on the same man?
(The first update has arrived. Holiday syndrome. I haven't even sat down for 5 minutes and I already want to go for a stroll. Haha, the next update is at night. Seeking monthly votes and recommendation votes. Thank you!!!)
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