"Shi Zi …"
Ampere looked at the two corpses on the ground, then frowned at Wuyue who was standing behind Liu Xiaojiang. "You've gone too far …"
"Mr. Ampere, you should know that we didn't go too far …" Wuyue shook her head.
"That's all in the past!" Ampere said in a low voice. "Why can't you just let it go …"
"Because we're the victims …" Wuyue frowned at Ampere. "And you're the invaders, the perpetrators, yet you don't have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't even talk about apologizing … most of you still think that you're not in the wrong."
"What's more …"
"They still say that they're in the wrong, that they've only lost … lost to a higher level of science and technology!"
"Not everyone thinks that way. At least the Ampere Family knows where they went wrong and didn't follow them to the mainland …" Ampere insisted.
"Not everyone is like the Ampere Family …" Wuyue shook her head again.
"If most of the people in Japan had the same idea as the Ampere Family, then the Ampere Family … wouldn't have been marginalized by them all these years."
"After all, the Ampere Family used to be a family of Onmyojis who served the Emperor. Even if the Ampere Family isn't a real noble family, even if the current Emperor has no real power and is just a symbol, a decoration … you wouldn't have fallen to the point where you have to side with the Daoman Family."
"The truth is that most of them don't think the same as the Ampere Family. They don't think that what they did was wrong, and they even worship the heinous people as gods …"
"Mr. Ampere Ampere, do you think that there's a need for you to continue protecting the Japanese people, who are worse than the demons before they became Spirit-branded Retainers?"
"…" Ampere Takashi pondered for a few moments and said, "Shi Zi, it's not that I don't understand your thoughts, but … this is the land where I was born and raised, after all. Those despicable Japanese people are also my brothers and sisters living on this land."
"The Ampere Family has served the Emperor for generations and protected the Emperor's people from the invasion of evil energy. I am the current head of the Ampere Family and also the family head who has the support of my family. Protecting this land … is my duty."
"Those who walk different paths cannot work together …" Wuyue looked at the stubborn old man standing in front of the An Pei Clan's Onmyojis.
"Mr. Tuo Zhen, you are indeed a good person, but unfortunately, you were born in the wrong place. No matter what you think, a good person who protects the enemy, to us … can only be an enemy."
"It can only be an enemy …" Ampere Takumi looked at Wuyue, who was both unfamiliar and familiar at the same time. In the end, he shook his head and stopped talking. He focused his gaze on Liu Xiaojiang.
"Sir, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. As for the question just now, I can only answer you … If necessary, I, Ampere Takumi, am willing to die."
"Family head!" The old man standing behind Ampere Takumi suddenly had a bad premonition when he heard this, but Ampere Takumi waved his hand to stop him.
"… Is that so? That's a pity." Liu Xiaojiang stood there silently and listened to Wuyue's translation. Then, he slowly walked towards Ampere Takumi with a smile, completely ignoring the Onmyojis behind him.
"Mr. Tuozhen, just like what Wuyue said, I also think that you're a good senior, but it's a pity that you were born in the wrong place. You're worse than a beast and shouldn't be protected by someone like you. Otherwise … what's the difference between this and helping a tyrant?"
"Moreover, from our point of view, no matter what kind of person you are, what your views on the previous matter, and whether you know about the evil deeds of the Japanese, as long as you choose to protect our enemy, then you … will only be our enemy."
"Besides, Wuyue doesn't need your protection, because even if your Ampere family also chooses to take action, the final result will not change. At most … it will only delay us for a few more minutes."
As he said that..,
Liu Xiaojiang had already arrived in front of Ampere Takumi. He looked at the old Onmyojis in red hunting clothes and said calmly:
"Three choices …"
"One, like the Hiei Mountain ninja and the Daoman clan, I will completely eliminate all the elites in the clan and wait for the Japanese people above to deal with them like trash in the future …"
"Two, disband the Ampere family on the spot. All the important people in the family must go back with us to be strictly controlled. As for whether you want to atone for your sins in the future, whether you want to work for the 'Chinas' in your hearts, you can decide for yourself …"
"Three, pretend that nothing happened and continue to stay in Japan …"
"Three! Mister! We choose three! " Before Liu Xiaojiang could finish speaking, and before Ampere Takumi could say anything, the old Onmyojis of the Ampere family, who was standing not far away from the two of them, hurriedly spoke with an anxious expression.
"Patriarch, please don't be rash. Our Ampere family is the most important …"
"… You'd better shut up first." Ampere Takumi turned around to look at the anxious old man and couldn't help but shake his head helplessly. "How can things be so simple …"
"If it's the third choice, then you, Mr. Ampere Takumi, will also live under my control forever …" Liu Xiaojiang looked at the old man and continued:
"However, although it's called control, it won't affect you too much. It will only let me know all your thoughts in time …"
"At that time, if you dare to do anything that might threaten us, then whether you are an elite or not, whether you are male or female, old or young, everyone in the Ampere family … will die."
As expected..
After hearing Liu Xiaojiang's words, the old man who was in a hurry to make a decision.
The old man from the Anpei Family, who had been anxious to make a choice, suddenly had a sullen expression on his face. None of the three choices were beneficial to the Anpei Family.
The first choice was undoubtedly to use the hands of Japan's own people to get rid of the Ampere family, who were regarded as a thorn in the side of ordinary people.
The second choice, although the Ampere family might not completely disappear, they would still live under strict control and might be forced to work for the Chinese, eventually becoming the enemy of Japan …
Who was Ampere Takumi?
Why would he choose to become the enemy of his own hometown?
The third choice …
Thinking of this, the old man from the An Pei family couldn't help but look at Liu Xiaojiang with a complicated expression. He guessed that the reason why the other party had proposed these three options was that he had long planned to control the An Pei family.
Otherwise …
How could this young man open his mouth and suggest such a choice that could force Ampere Takumi to accept control?!
"It seems …" After listening to Liu Xiaojiang's words, Ampere Takumi couldn't help but shake his head with a bitter smile. "Shi Zi, that girl, did tell you a lot about me …"
"Hmph …" Liu Xiaojiang looked at Ampere Takumi indifferently. "If it wasn't for Shi Zi, no … her real name is Wuyue. I can tell you now …"
"However, if it weren't for her this time, your Ampere family wouldn't have so many choices, and you wouldn't have the chance to negotiate with me face to face. Because until now … I don't think a ridiculous Onmyoji like you will provide us with any important help."
Hearing this..,
Ampere Takumi didn't say anything else. He just looked at Wuyue silently. After a long time, he finally opened his mouth slowly.
"Wuyue, huh? That's a good name …"
"…" Wuyue.
— — —
The next evening,
In the courtyard of the Ampere family,
Liu Xiaojiang sat on the floor of the courtyard connected to the house. He looked at the ancient cherry blossom tree in the courtyard that was clearly out of season, but it was blooming unusually brightly. He held a small red bowl filled with wine in his hand, admiring this strange scene for the time being.
Then..,
A cool breeze blew, and the cherry blossom petals drifted into the wine,
He looked at the cherry blossom petals floating in the wine, and without turning his head, he said to Wuyue, who was kneeling behind him,
"Ampere Takumi has returned, right? The group of ordinary people in Neon … what did they say?"
"Thoroughly investigate the attackers …" Wuyue replied with a complicated expression.
"However, the investigators they sent out were said to be just pretending. They didn't want to find the real culprit behind the Hiei Mountain Ninja and the Daoman Clan at all. Instead, in order to prevent the Hiei Mountain Ninja and the Daoman Clan from causing trouble, they increased the restrictions on them."
"In addition, before they found out that the Ampere family was scared out of their wits and took the initiative to live in seclusion, they … even had the intention of using the Ampere family as a scapegoat."
"As long as Ampere Takumi did as I said yesterday and made it clear that unless the higher-ups wanted him to, he would never step out of the restricted area … Those guys naturally wouldn't say anything else." Liu Xiaojiang put down the red wine bowl in his hand.
"After all, even if the current Emperor is just a decoration, they still have to give him some face on the surface. The Ampere family has the guarantee of the Emperor's family, and they are willing to become a purer tool. If they make a move on the Ampere family … It won't just be a simple inhuman problem."
"By the way, Wuyue, I remember you said before that after the matter in Neon is over, there's another small matter that you need my help with … What is it?"
"Hmm …" Wuyue picked up the wine jug on the side and bent over to fill Liu Xiaojiang's glass again. "Boss Su told me before that Liu Zhenren has a good relationship with the company's chairman Zhao. It can even be said that there's a bit of a personal relationship between them …"
"I do have a small matter that I need the help of someone with a certain amount of power in the company …"
"Say it …" Liu Xiaojiang looked back at Wuyue and picked up the wine bowl with a smile. "Actually, you don't have to be so guarded against me. Although it's true that I'm not Boss Su's man, the company is still under the jurisdiction of the higher-ups. You and I can be considered colleagues."
"If you're afraid of the way I treat my enemies, then you … Are you my enemy?"
"…" Wuyue lowered her head and pondered for a moment. Then, she quickly returned to her usual appearance and a habitual smile appeared on her beautiful face. "Okay then …"
"I'll be direct. Actually, the matter I need your help with is only slightly related to the company's secret bunker. It shouldn't be considered confidential …"
"Wu Xiangyou …"
"Liu Zhenren, if you've been to the company's secret bunker, have you heard of a boy named Wu Xiangyou?"
"…" Liu Xiaojiang's hand that was holding the wine bowl shook slightly, almost spilling the wine in the small red bowl.
"What's wrong?" Wuyue noticed Liu Xiaojiang's strange behavior. After her curiosity subsided, she couldn't help but ask expectantly, "Do you know this boy named Wu Xiangyou?"
"… You've misunderstood. I've been sitting for too long and my legs are a little numb." Liu Xiaojiang pretended to be calm and shook his head.
"Although I've heard of the company's secret bunker, I've never seen it before, let alone been to it personally. So … this boy who seems to yearn for freedom, his name … is indeed very special."
"It's just a name. What's so special about it …" Wuyue pouted with slight disappointment.
"His name is the same as mine. It was given by the old principal. It's just that I went there early and left early … I was picked up by Boss Su very early, so I haven't seen that little guy until now."
"You've been in the orphanage too?" Liu Xiaojiang frowned.
"Yeah, is it very surprising? Don't young orphans like us experience the same thing most of the time?" Wuyue said indifferently.
"You … Why do you care so much about a child you've never seen before?" Liu Xiaojiang asked tentatively.
Hearing this,
Wuyue's big eyes suddenly darkened, and she said in a slightly low mood, "This matter affects the mood, so I won't spoil the atmosphere here. You just need to know … I care about this little guy very much. I really hope that he can be cured by the secret bunker in the future and walk out of the shadow."
"If I can take care of him, I can be considered to have an explanation to the old principal and the others …"
At this point,
Wuyue couldn't help but shake her head hard. She looked at Liu Xiaojiang who was sitting in front of her again and said with a pleading look in her eyes, "Let's not talk about this anymore. How about it … Are you willing to help me?"
"…" Liu Xiaojiang looked at Wuyue's performance and couldn't help but raise his head to finish the wine in his bowl.
He said, "What did Boss Su and the others say? Are you going back directly next?"
"Tsk, how is that possible? If I could go back soon, why would I come here to beg you …" Seeing Liu Xiaojiang's hesitant look, Wuyue couldn't help but become a little impatient.
After all, she had been serving Liu Xiaojiang today, but this person didn't even agree to a small favor …
Hetui … Scumbag!
"Boss Su and the others actually didn't help with such a small matter?" Liu Xiaojiang asked suspiciously.
"Who knows what they're thinking? Not long ago, when I mentioned it … They always used business as an excuse and delayed this matter until now. In the end, when I asked again, they said that you were the most suitable person to help me."
"Hehe … F * ck."
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