"That depends on whether you are willing to trust me or not."
Liu Xiaojiang picked up the teacup that had just been placed on the table and took a sip of the tea that had already turned cold. Then, he waited calmly for Zhao Fangxu's reply.
After all, he did not hate the company's insistence on the way of the world, nor did he intend to go against an organization that represented the people above. Naturally, he needed the higher-ups to agree to let him control this kind of power.
If he directly took the position of the sect leader without saying anything, then he would not be helping the higher-ups control this kind of power. Instead, he would be building an 'unknown force' that was not weak.
Controllable darkness..
After all, Liu Xiaojiang was not the leader of the entire world. He did not want to be disturbed by too many mortal things.
The only thing he could do for the sake of the world and gain the trust of the higher-ups was to help the company 'remove' all unstable factors.
Then..,
He would be able to obtain the most important 'trust'. Only then would he be able to reconsider the kind of 'carefree' that he hoped for without affecting anyone or anything.
If not..,
If he did not obtain sufficient 'trust' and accidentally let the world know his true identity, it would only make the higher-ups even more distrustful of him.
Now..,
Liu Xiaojiang wanted to be a normal person and integrate into society. He also wanted to not be disturbed by anyone after this possibility was shattered.
This kind of behavior that tried his best to gain the 'trust' of the higher-ups was undoubtedly the most considerate and gentle way that he could think of at the moment.
After a long time..,
"Xiao Jiang, to be honest, your idea of being the link to maintain social order really makes an old guy like me feel a little ashamed."
Zhao Fangxu slowly leaned back in his chair and looked up at Liu Xiaojiang across the table again, he said,
"Unless you are a saint who cares about the world, I will definitely not believe that what you want to do is really for the stability of the entire world and everyone else in the world."
"However..."
"No matter what I think this time, what you can get after completing the things you want to do is barely considered a benefit. It is nothing more than the great trust of the higher-ups and the company."
"After being on the 'wide stool' previously, we didn't suspect you temporary workers. Moreover, even if it's about Bao'er's problem, it's not a bad thing that you're willing to help. I don't intend to delve into why you want to help that girl."
"After all, the reason why that old thing Xu Xiang, as well as the third and fourth parties, helped Bao'er, other than those so-called feelings, is basically without reason."
"Then, it's Chu Lan and you. Both of you have just come into contact with Bao'er, and both of you are also willing to help that girl, and even be at her beck and call..."
"Even if I wanted to suspect why the two of you would help Bao 'er, after thinking about it, it could only be because the two of you are both kind-hearted. Similarly, it could also be because of feelings, which doesn't really count as a reason, that the two of you would treat that girl like that."
"Moreover..."
Zhao Fangxu looked meaningfully at Liu Xiaojiang, "I can see that you are kind-hearted from your arrangements for Chen Duo."
"..." Liu Xiaojiang.
"Are you surprised?" Zhao Fangxu proudly pushed up his glasses and smiled.
"It's true that Erzhuang didn't say anything. But who do you think helped Erzhuang with the equipment? Who provided the place where the lass hid? And who found the specialists and paramedics …?"
"Perhaps you think that Er Zhuang's hiding place is very secretive, and the staff who can stay by that girl's side must be people that Xiao Gao trusts..."
"You may have arranged for Chen Duo to be by Er Zhuang's side to act as his bodyguard, but it's also the same as placing her directly under my nose."
"Only Xiao Gao knows about this. Even Er Zhuang doesn't know that the staff around him were not arranged by his father at all. As for Chen Duo's problem... it's thanks to you that you have a way to deal with the effects of the poison on others."
"... Chairman Zhao, you are wise and mighty!" Liu Xiaojiang said.
"Hmph, don't give me that."
Zhao Fangxu said snappily, "After knowing about Chen Duo and understanding your kind-heartedness, I quickly figured out why you were able to deny the existence of the Eight Strange Skills from the 'broad bench' even though you were clearly investigating them."
"You want to obtain these so-called Chaos Extraction Skills because you think they can help Er Zhuang and Chen Duo recover their bodies... right?"
Liu Xiaojiang could only smile apologetically and said, "You are really..."
"Don't flatter me, kid," Zhao Fangxu directly interrupted Liu Xiaojiang and said, "Alright, we've already talked about it.
"Alright, we've already made things clear today. It's time for you to talk about why someone who usually doesn't put in any effort suddenly wants to solve the company's problems."
"... Okay." Liu Xiaojiang put away the joke on his face and explained seriously, "Chairman Zhao, you said that you did what you said.
Even if I did what I said, in the end, I would only be able to gain the trust of the company and the higher-ups. But why don't you think this trust is very important to me? "
"Indeed, if it were any other temporary workers other than Bao Bao, the trust and treatment might be very good after being on the 'broad bench' before. But for someone like me who wants to investigate the Eight Strange Skills and use them to do something, the degree of trust is obviously not enough."
"Don't you only want to use the Eight Strange Skills to help Er Zhuang and Chen Duo recover their bodies?" Zhao Fangxu asked doubtfully.
"Yes..." Liu Xiaojiang nodded vigorously, "You are a person who trusts me more, so you are willing to believe my words. But what about the others?"
"Chairman Zhao, you have to know that I am investigating the Eight Strange Skills. They are the things that caused the Jia Shen Rebellion. In the process, I may come into contact with some secrets. If the higher-ups don't trust me, even if I get the Eight Strange Skills in the future, they may be used against me."
"The reason why I am willing to join Quan Xing and help the company and the higher-ups control this force in the future is to gain the trust of these officials. My personal purpose... of course, it is also to prevent you from causing trouble for me in the future."
"Your ultimate goal is still for Er Zhuang and Chen Duo?" Zhao Fangxu couldn't help but doubt.
"Not entirely." Liu Xiaojiang shook his head and said, "I am pursuing true freedom. I want to be able to let myself and my friends live well in this world without affecting anything else."
"However, if I want Er Zhuang and Chen Duo to recover their bodies, I have to use the so-called Eight Strange Skills. Investigating the Eight Strange Skills will inevitably involve some secrets, and it will also attract the attention of other mutants in the world. At that time... I hope that the company and the higher-ups can trust my decision."
"After achieving my goal, I will personally erase the Eight Strange Skills, or completely deal with those who are restless because of it. I will hand over everything that might cause another riot among the mutants to the company to seal and destroy."
"And then..."
"Unless the company and the higher-ups have something to ask of me, I will be like an ordinary person and slowly enjoy everything in this world. When I am tired... I will return to Mount Longhu and be an inconspicuous little Taoist."
"..." Zhao Fangxu immediately fell silent.
Seeing this..,
Liu Xiaojiang also shut his mouth and patiently waited for the old man's reply.
After a long time..,
"Xiao Jiang, about joining Holistic, becoming the sect leader, and helping the company temporarily solve the chaos at the root..." Zhao Fangxu raised his head, picked up his teacup, and said,
"Although I can make the decision on behalf of the higher-ups, there are still great risks in this matter. Obviously, I still need to consider it carefully..."
"How long will it take?" Liu Xiaojiang asked.
"I will try my best to give you an answer within half a month." Zhao Fangxu finished the tea in his cup. "I need to weigh the risks and benefits of believing in you."
"Okay, Er Zhuang and Chen Duo can still afford to wait. I am also willing to believe that you will be able to make the right decision," Liu Xiaojiang nodded and said.
"Right, there is no right or wrong. Everything is just for the sake of this world. It can continue to be stable under my nose."
"Hey, don't say that. I think you are the most selfless person."
"Hmph. You don't say. Your bootlicking skills have really improved during this period of time …"
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