His glance seemed to penetrate Zheng Tian’s past and present lives.
Undoubtedly, Bei Lihui’s attitude towards Zheng Tian’s team was different from his attitude towards ordinary affiliated teams.
Otherwise, Zheng Tian and Chen Hanyu wouldn’t have survived unscathed until today.
Bei Lihui could surprisingly tolerate Zheng Tian and Chen Hanyu’s rejection.
This was the fundamental reason why Zheng Tian misjudged the situation.
Assuming Ren Zhong hadn’t appeared, then Lin Wang might really have allowed her to lead the team to become Second Level Professionals, and at least Zheng Tian would end up in Bei Lihui’s bed, ultimately to be abandoned.
As for Chen Hanyu, she might die, or be overpowered, but in the end, she would still die.
"Ren-ge, what’s wrong?"
Locked in Ren Zhong’s intense gaze, Zheng Tian blushed slightly and asked.
Ren Zhong smiled, "Your previous poor decision was not entirely your fault."
"Ah? But I’m the captain, I should..."
"You’re not foolish, on the contrary, you have lots of little tricks. But having little tricks doesn’t equate to wisdom. Every decision made by each person is in some way a product of the external environment and their judgment. The environment you faced in the past misled you, causing someone with little tricks but lacking great wisdom like you to fail to see the essence beyond the phenomenon."
Zheng Tian pondered for a long time, "Was it because I hadn’t mastered the Deductive and Inductive Methods at the time?"
"Perhaps. Tell me what you think of the cheers outside."
After a long while, Zheng Tian said sadly, "It’s a bit pathetic. Clearly, everyone only has five days of peace, at most a month of life left. This happiness is meaningless."
"Yes. Therefore, hearing these people’s laughter, those of us who know the inside story won’t be infected by their joy. Sometimes, the more you know, the less happy you are. Alright, I need to rest for a while. You guys go about your business first."
Approximately three hours later, assisted by Wen Lei, Ren Zhong donned the Exoskeleton Armor and went out the door.
He was still in the fatigue phase, but he was able to activate the armor’s low-power hosting mode, which didn’t require a neural link. He didn’t need to exert any strength, as the exoskeleton carried him out, like riding in a car.
About twenty minutes later, Ren Zhong arrived at the Eternal Night Bar and met Wang Zhaofu in a private room.
In a great mood, Wang Zhaofu first congratulated Ren Zhong for defying destiny within two months, climbing back up to become a town-level Resource Company team leader from an underclass wastelander. Then, he proudly showed off his newly established company.
Ren Zhong was happy for him as well.
Given the life-and-death bond they now shared, the more successful the other became, the better off he would be.
Once the small talk was over, they got down to business.
Ren Zhong lowered his voice, "I rented an enclosed garage alone at the parking lot, where a Qingfeng Heavy Truck is parked. Remember to check and transfer the goods when you leave."
Wang Zhaofu squinted his eyes with a smile and said, "You gotta tell me exactly what goods are there so I can price them properly."
"One hundred and thirty Level Four Ruined Beast Crystal Chips, ninety of which have been stored for a while and are discounted. Another forty are freshly acquired this morning. It’s not convenient for me to sell these chips through Starfire Resources, so I’ll trouble you to help. There’s also half a set of Third Level miniature battalion, slightly damaged, but some parts are still usable."
Wang Zhaofu said, "Whoa! These are good stuff."
"In a few days before Starfire Resources relocates, you’ll have to come to Starfire Town again. By then, I’ll give you some fourth-level mecha exoskeleton parts that are seventy to eighty percent new."
Wang Zhaofu was even more pleased and continued to wait for Ren Zhong’s next words.
After a while, Fatty Wang asked in confusion, "What about the Fourth Level Anti-Materiel Rifle and the Gunsmith Biochemical Combat Suit?"
Ren Zhong sighed regretfully, "Didn’t have time to collect them; by now, they’ve likely been devoured by the Ruined Beasts."
Fatty Wang lamented, "Oh, what a pity."
Ren Zhong replied, "Yes, but I can’t say how much this batch of goods is worth today. I’ll have to rely on you to evaluate them for me, just transfer the money to me directly."
"Sure. Time is pressing... Should I get going now?"
"Yes, the password for the heavy truck’s keyless ignition is..."
After Fatty Wang left, the female manager of the Eternal Night, with whom they had had several interactions, entered the room.
The shareholder structure of the Eternal Night Bar was quite complex; Xing Ming and Bei Lihui were both minor shareholders, as well as some members from Tang Shuying and Jiang Kai’s teams, and several other citizens.