Cosmic Demon

Chapter 246 Dawn is Quiet, Reporting to the Recruitment Office!
It must be admitted that Yinghuang is a superior who knows how to make people feel comfortable and at ease.

Of course, this is on the premise that sufficient value must be demonstrated.

This first-order heir of the Ying family was not without the arrogance inherent in the blood of the nine noble families; on the contrary, elitism permeated his words and deeds.

But compared to other scions of prominent families, you will feel his respect as long as you pass his "value judgment".

"The Ying family's willingness to sacrifice two lives is indeed very sincere."

Qin Shi smiled slightly, but did not move his gaze, instead focusing on the thin card that stored the information.

"But if I may be so bold, this is the price the Ying family should pay."

Ying Lin was a participant and the culprit in what happened to Senior Brother Shen. As for Ying Xiao, if he wanted to stand up for his son, the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy would not hesitate to take action.

These two lives are already laid out on the table, Mr. Ying. Let's be more direct. Do you have any more substantial bargaining chips to offer? Let's take a look.

This kid really doesn't take the Nine Surnames seriously at all!
Yinghuang's lips twitched; Qin Shi was completely unpredictable.

He had been dealing with people since he was a child, and he realized very early on that the respect of the nine surnames was extremely valuable.

Bearing the name "Ying" is like being born with a silver spoon in one's mouth; even a glance from them would make the other person feel flattered.

It turns out that the value between people varies greatly, just like the difference between gold and sand.

This is a principle that Yinghuang understood at the age of three.

"What do you want? I won't be staying in Hengzhou for long. For this major expansion, Xuyang Heavy Industry will be responsible for part of the logistical support and material transportation."

Ying Huang sighed; this was the first time he had ever experienced what it was like to be the other party in a relationship.

Does Xuyang Heavy Industry possess military-grade advanced machinery?

Qin Shi never forgot about it and always longed to drive the divine machine.

The exhilarating feeling of body and mind merging with steel, becoming one with it, is enough to make one's blood boil and soul tremble just thinking about it.

I will never look down on those mechanical types again, nor will I call them "perverted oil geeks".

Question, understand, respect, surpass!
This is the psychological change that occurred after Qin Shi Huang used the Divine Strategist once.

"Why are you so obsessed with divine mechanisms instead of properly developing your martial arts path?"

Yinghuang frowned. Xuyang Heavy Industry had a military background and could even be considered one of the top state-owned enterprises.

Not only does it possess a powerful private army, but its escort fleet is also entirely composed of military equipment, the kind that would make raiding groups flee in terror.

"Xuyang Heavy Industry's flagship products are the 'Sword' series and the 'Hammer' series. We have two 'soldier-level' machines to keep things in check, but we can't give them to you."

Ying Huang shook his head. Military-grade supercomputers are major assets, and even if he were the CEO, he wouldn't just hand them over to Qin Shi to operate.

"Unfortunately, you originally had the opportunity to witness the birth of a legendary pilot."

Qin Shi's regretful tone caused Ying Huang's face to twitch.

This guy has incredibly thick skin!
A legendary pilot, one of the very few in the nine thousand years of history of the new Dongxia.

That would require piloting a god-tier machine of the highest caliber and achieving perfect fusion!

His combat power is no weaker than that of the fourth-level Heavenly Gate Emperor-level experts!
"However, I can arrange a dedicated logistics team for you."

Ying Huang pinched the bridge of his nose. He envisioned that his conversation with the young genius of the "Proud Sun" level would revolve around the "future of Dongxia", "the grand blueprint of the starry sea", and "the individual and destiny".

This strange atmosphere, reminiscent of haggling over a few cents at a market, made the first-order heirs of the Ying family feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Hmm, that's acceptable."

Qin Shi reluctantly agreed.

"Xuyang Heavy Industry's support team has an excellent reputation in the industry. The hiring orders for the nine high-ranking heirs can stretch from the capital to Haizhou."

The veins on Yinghuang's forehead throbbed. For him, who considered himself a "businessman," the hardest thing to accept was having his prices looked down upon.

In particular, Qin Shi's perfunctory attitude of "not bad" or "good enough" is comparable to a smooth little combo that combines silence with breaking defense.

Even Yinghuang, who possessed profound self-control, found it difficult to manage her emotions.

"That's amazing! Could you add another one?"

Qin Shi raised an eyebrow, as if surprised.

"Qin, you'd better get your attitude straight."

Yinghuang's chest rose and fell slightly as she emphasized her words:

"Reaching a cooperation agreement often requires both parties to demonstrate their sincerity."

Otherwise, it would be an unequal dialogue, which would be difficult to sustain.

Seeing Ying Huang's perfectly elegant "domineering CEO" demeanor crumble, Qin Shi coughed twice and said seriously:

“If this is Mr. Ying’s personal sincerity, then I am willing to accept it.”

After saying that, he stood up and extended his hand.

Yinghuang paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Is this guy really a minor high school student?
He realized that Qin Shi's actions just now were merely an attempt to control the conversation.

This tactic can hardly be called clever, but unfortunately, this guy is the client.

"Qin, as a reward for enjoying the support team for free, I hope you can achieve outstanding results in the great development movement in Hengzhou."

As the CEO of Xuyang Heavy Industry, I also need to give the board a reasonable explanation.

Ying Huang slowly stood up. At 1.98 meters tall, he was a head taller than the upright Qin Shi.

He grasped Qin Shi's hand, bringing the meeting to a perfect close.

"I'm curious, as a businessman driven by profit, how many 'potential stocks' similar to mine have you invested in? Did they ultimately give you a satisfactory return?"

Before leaving, Qin Shi suddenly asked a question.

Throughout the conversation with the first-order heir of the Ying family, he remained relaxed.

Perhaps it was the comfortable atmosphere of this casual conversation that affected Yinghuang, diluting the natural sense of distance that she possessed as a core member of the Nine Clans.

With his fiery red hair and godlike perfection, he seemed less out of place in the old factory district.

"The number of geniuses who can realize their potential and talents and fully grow up is even smaller than the number of humble commoners who can walk from the borderlands to the capital, overcome the barriers of the nine clans, and break through the shackles of aristocratic families."

Yinghuang shrugged and smiled:
"But in investing, it's common to not make a profit for three years, then make enough to last for three years. I'm used to it."

Qin Shi said seriously, with an air of solemnity:
"I hope I won't make you lose too much money."

Interesting guy.

Watching Qin Shi's departing figure, Ying Huang's lips curled up. He sat back down, hesitated for a moment, picked up the cup of milk tea, bit the straw, and took a sip.

Then, expressionless, he said:
"Indeed, it's hard to accept."

The door of the Golden Trident sports car was opened, Yinghuang got into the driver's seat, put on her headset, and heard Lao Li's voice coming from inside:
"Young Master, how did the talk go?"

Yinghuang stepped on the gas, the engine roared, and the car launched itself out of the old factory street.

Only in a restricted area like Hengzhou can one experience the speed and passion of a gasoline-powered car.

"Just as I suspected. He harbors a subconscious hostility towards me and towards the Nine Clans, or to be more precise, he doesn't like the class I belong to."

And interestingly, he even resisted becoming part of this class, perhaps without even realizing it himself.

I'm not quite sure where his deeply ingrained and stubborn ideas come from.

But without a doubt, this is very similar to He Lanchan.

The Golden Trident sports car moved like lightning, its engine roaring like a monster's howl. Yinghuang gripped the steering wheel firmly, her gaze calm as she said:

"It's incredibly similar."

Old Li remained silent.

"Let's see if he can make a name for himself in this great expansion."

Of the original ten heroes, the only one who came from a battle group seems to be 'Mad Tyrant Ao Chong'.

The blazing sun of martial arts seeking to illuminate the battlefield won't find it so easy. Artillery fire and enemy troops have no regard for martial ethics; they only care about results.

Whoosh!
The golden trident sped away!

It leaves the old factory street, which is under construction and gradually changing, far behind!

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……

Several days passed in a flash. Qin Shi temporarily slowed down his cultivation. In fact, after he entered the professional level, the energy factors he needed to absorb could no longer be met by his daily intake.

This is also one of the reasons why Qin Shi showed a positive attitude towards going to the front line.

The unusually stable spatial structure of the metropolitan area prevented him from fully utilizing his powerful stats, making a change of environment imperative.

These days, Qin Shi has handled his family affairs well, with the help of the two top officials from the Inspection Department and the Education Commission, as well as the proactive overtures from Qiguang Hengda University.

Many problems that were originally quite difficult became incredibly easy.

Qin Shi finally relaxed his tense nerves and took a complete rest. He no longer strictly followed the daily training schedule and stayed at home reading, eating, and chatting leisurely with his eldest sister and youngest sister.

Occasionally, she would even take the initiative to buy groceries, which gave paparazzi who were planning to dig deep into breaking news a real headache.

Who would want to see a young man named Jiaoyang carrying two fish, a few pounds of pork ribs, and a bag of vegetables?

Moreover, before they could even press the shutter, officers from the patrol department would swiftly appear and drag the uninformed paparazzi into a nearby alley for a good talking-to.

Although things were peaceful and serene on the Qin side, it must be acknowledged that the tense atmosphere of the great expansion was like a widespread downpour, pushing heavy clouds from the governor's mansion to every city.

Emotions are like the flu, always easily spread. Within a few days, Qin Shi noticed the worry hidden in the corner of his eldest sister Qin Lan's eyes, and the concern behind his youngest sister Qin Xiao's carefree demeanor.

Even Zhou Ning, his most carefree best friend, would mention the opening of the eastern and western fronts in Hengzhou during gatherings.

After dinner, Qin Shi made an excuse to go downstairs for some fresh air. He sat in the pavilion in the community and looked up at the twinkling stars.

It was almost the beginning of autumn, and the air was filled with coolness.

"You should answer the call as soon as possible."

Qin Shi silently picked up his phone and dialed Chen Ruofu's number.

The next morning, before the sun had risen, a thin mist enveloped the streets of Tai'an.

A car broke the silence, its tires screeching as it smoothly came to a stop at the entrance of the residential area.

Qin Shi slung his backpack over his shoulder and sat down in, dressed lightly.

In the quiet of dawn, he will head to the battlefield.

"I'll still have to trouble Brother Huo to take me to the recruitment office."

Holvin, in the driver's seat, smiled. An ordinary person would naturally not be able to enjoy the treatment of being the chief secretary of the inspection department as a driver.

"The minister also asked if we should postpone it for a few more days. The opening of the eastern and western fronts was not going smoothly, and the contaminated areas formed 'high wall zones'."

The second batch of pioneers is still in training camp and has not yet set off.

Qin Shi shook his head. He didn't want his eldest sister Qin Xiao and youngest sister Qin Lan to worry about him. The concern of relatives is often a kind of pressure.

Rather than staying in the rear and listening to the news broadcast on TV and radio every day, it's better to go to the battlefield and participate in the fighting.

"The camp you are assigned to this time is located in the fortified city, which is about 1,800 kilometers away from the Tai'an area."

That was the first line of defense on the western front of the Great Expedition, with a conflict intensity of approximately level three.

Holvin drove out of the city, showing his pass twice along the way. The full-scale development campaign also brought the Tai'an area under wartime control.

After driving about 70 or 80 kilometers, we completely left the normal activity range of the Tai'an metropolitan area.

The destination was a valley, and the patrol department's vehicle stopped in front of a gate surrounded by a wooden fence.

Holvin turned around and said:
"Due to the activation of the secrecy regulations, your identity in the western front is Qin Shi, the 'Shi' in 'picking up'."

The inspection department, in conjunction with the education commission, will release information claiming that you are among the last batch to participate in the Great Pioneer Movement and are currently undergoing specialized training to prepare for the Star Cup.

We will continue to use smoke bombs to cover your tracks until the battle stabilizes and the cultists belonging to the Chaos Demons can no longer cause trouble.

He took out his identification from his chest, and Qin Shi, who had already completed his disguise, took it.

"Besides, you're a 'connected' person here to gain prestige, a member of the pioneering Qin family."

Minister Chen believes that rather than keeping a low profile, it's better to be appropriately assertive, as this can help avoid some suspicion.

Holvin added.

Qin Shi nodded and did not ask any further questions.

Old Chen is reliable and trustworthy.

He picked up his ever-present high-end electric shock knife, slung his tactical backpack over his shoulder, and swaggered toward the recruitment office.

You can tell from his back view that this guy is incredibly arrogant.

"You get into character so quickly."

Holvin's lips twitched.

A moment later, the car was started again and drove away. Qin Shi then presented his identification and began undergoing a physical examination.

"Take off all your clothes."

The female nurse in the conscription office's medical room spoke to Qin Shi.

The latter did as instructed without expression.

Her straightforward and unpretentious demeanor, along with her outstanding figure and personal strengths, made the female nurse nod repeatedly as she took notes.

"Excellent, excellent. You are the most outstanding among this group!"

Qin Shi's temples bulged with veins; he was unsure what the nurse meant by "outstanding qualities."

After completing the initial examination and confirming that there were no disabilities, injuries, or medical history, and that his vitality met the standards, Qin Shi was assigned to a large room.

Inside were rows of double-decker iron bunk beds. According to the recruitment office, military trucks would come to pick up people every three days.

Before this, he could only stay here and was not allowed to move around or go out without permission.

"battlefield……"

Qin Shi randomly picked a lower bunk on a bed and threw his tactical backpack on it.

Fortunately, the rules at the conscription office were not strict, and they did not confiscate the mobile phone.

He opened the message sent by Yinghuang.

[Yinghuang: The support team is ready. We look forward to your performance.]

[Yinghuang: Inviting you to join the group]

Click "Confirm" in Qin Shi.

He was then added to a group called "Poor, lowly laborers who work day laborers".

The first thing that catches the eye is a long banner with "Job Postings".

Looking for a casual sex partner!

[Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old, over 160cm tall, meet the elite soldier standards of the Dongxia Battle Group, have eyesight of at least 0.8 (or be corrected according to military standards), and be proficient in artillery combat theory and practice, including but not limited to the following:]

1. Master the unified artillery tactics and command terminology of various major battle groups, as well as the operating procedures of common artillery weapon systems (such as Vulcan cannon, Thunderstorm self-propelled artillery, Gonggong sequence high mobility rocket artillery system).

2. Be familiar with the combat organization, fire coverage strategy and ballistic analysis of artillery companies.

3. Capable of independently completing target distance determination, azimuth assessment, target indication, and fire plan formulation.

4. Be familiar with the application of the following artillery firing modes...

Qin Shi's lips twitched. The support team provided by Ying Huang didn't seem like a legitimate one.

(End of this chapter)