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Chapter 358 Rong Nianqing: Tonight, I also want to smoke (6k views, please subscribe)

The "Hurricane Zone Studio" in Chengdu managed to survive for ten years by relying on outsourcing, and ten years later, with the title of "the second college student in the village" and a game with the theme of "late Ming Dynasty", it made a huge splash among millions of netizens.

This shows that the studio does have some connections and influence.

But the trap they fell into this time was carefully designed by Lü Yao, who then used even greater power to strike the Hurricane Zone trio.

and so.

No matter how much the hurricane zone struggles, their doomsday has come, steadily and slowly, like "tomorrow is coming," it's already a foregone conclusion.

After failing to get help from Guang'an Networks, Hurricane Zone began hiring online trolls. The trio even started writing press releases themselves, attempting to shift the blame to Guang'an Networks. However, as more and more dirt was exposed online, they couldn't wash away the stains on their bodies no matter what they did.

The people of Tokyo University are a warlike race that has been domesticated for thousands of years. Their deep-rooted desire to possess and utilize land is unparalleled by any other nation in the world.

The specific manifestation is as follows:

When I see a vacant lot, I want to plant something on it; if there's no vacant lot, I even want to create land out of thin air.

The use of land is essentially the possession of land, because many students at Dongda University have a simple concept in their bones that "if this land is planted, it is mine". Even if the land was not originally theirs, once crops are planted on it, they can still find a reason to justify it.

What tamed the warlike genes of the students of Tokyo University was the idea of ​​"valuing family and loving the country" imposed on them. Many times when they felt wronged or wanted to get angry, a simple "think about your parents and wife" could gradually calm them down from the edge of losing control.

Under this almost "ideological imprinting power," most of the students at Dongda University are very patriotic. The more the background of the Hurricane Zone trio is investigated, the more uncomfortable it becomes. Even the flow of funds of the Hurricane Zone has been exposed, with traces of overseas institutions remitting money to them.

Therefore, this is no longer a matter of public opinion. With the help of Mr. Liu, relevant domestic departments have begun to prepare to intervene.

Within 48 hours of the incident, the three members of Hurricane Zone Studio were taken away. Their abduction was even disclosed on the Internet and reported on the official website.

It's fair to say that the reputation of the core trio of the Hurricane Zone is completely ruined.

From now on, they will have to live a very submissive life in the country, or they will have to go abroad.

After the dust settled on this uproar and widespread incident, Rong Nianqing called Jian Xiaojie and Lü Yao together for a small get-together.

The place where Lü Yao and Rong Nianqing had their small gathering was a fishing village near the river in the suburbs of Shangnan. The village offers a variety of services such as fishing and boat fishing, as well as catering and leisure services. The environment here is also very nice, with both a pastoral feel and a very stylish atmosphere.

Yes, this is a carefully decorated pastoral feel, which is more suitable for urban dwellers to enjoy.

Upon arriving here, Lü Yao found the place quite interesting. Besides the pleasant overall atmosphere, there was even a whiskey bar in one of the fishing villages. Did whiskey go well with river delicacies? However, Lü Yao didn't say anything. As someone who liked whiskey mixed with cola, he didn't care much about the so-called whiskey culture.

Before this stuff entered China, whiskey was something that most Western lower classes drank to relieve fatigue.

Lu Yao walked into the restaurant of the fish farm, where Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie were already seated, chatting and waiting for him. When they saw Lu Yao arrive late, Jian Xiaojie habitually exclaimed, "Wow, our CEO Lu is finally here! Our CEO Lu is really making a big splash now!"

"We're going to have to wait for you, you two beautiful and delicate ladies."

Rong Nianqing laughed and said, "I'm not a great beauty, Sister Jian is."

This is, of course, a self-deprecating remark. Although Rong Nianqing is not a beauty in the traditional sense, with a slightly square face and a more androgynous temperament, she embodies a different kind of feminine beauty—one that is more heroic and charming.

Unfortunately, subcultures weren't as popular in China in 2016, otherwise, Rong Nianqing's striking appearance would have definitely captivated a large number of young women.

So Jian Xiaojie laughed and said, "No way, you don't understand how charming you are."

Rong Nianqing suppressed a laugh and asked, "Are you serious?"

Jian Xiaojie leaned directly against Rong Nianqing: "Of course!"

Lu Yao sat down with a smile: "I came a little late so that the two leaders could have time to get to know each other. Otherwise, I'd be standing here like a third wheel."

Rong Nianqing frowned and smiled, "That sounds a bit strange."

Jian Xiaojie rolled her eyes with a grin: "Alright, stop joking around, hurry up and take your seats to eat, I'm starving."

After Jian Xiaojie called for the dishes to be served, the food and drinks in the fish restaurant began to be brought out one after another.

Fried fish crisps, braised fish, squirrel fish, steamed fish, fish and mutton stew, fish belly casserole, fish maw and beef brisket hot pot... Looking at the table full of dishes all related to fish, Lü Yao asked curiously, "A whole fish feast!"

"What about sashimi?"

Lü Yao laughed and said, "Sashimi is quite a local specialty."

Rong Nianqing laughed and said, "No, I don't usually eat seafood sashimi. I don't eat any river or lake sashimi."

Jian Xiaojie chimed in, "Me too."

Lü Yao smiled and said, "That's a good thing."

Freshwater fish can contain liver flukes. Although eating them doesn't guarantee infection, there's no need to put your body through the wringer for the sake of a delicious taste.

After saying that, Lü Yao picked up the wine bottle and poured himself three glasses of wine: "I'm late, so I'll punish myself with three glasses first."

Rong Nianqing laughed and said, "Alright, I know you've been busy lately, but don't punish yourself with three drinks." As she spoke, she was about to get up and hand the wine glass from Lü Yao's hand, but before she could get up, Jian Xiaojie pulled her back down to sit down.

Jian Xiaojie teased, "Just give him the chance, maybe he's thirsty."

While they were talking, Lü Yao had already finished all three glasses of wine. Then he sat down and asked, "President Rong, Sister Jian, did you call me here to find out who is vying with us behind the scenes?"

Rong Nianqing personally served food to Lü Yao: "Eat your food first, and we can chat while we eat."

The fish at this restaurant is indeed very authentic. A bite of fish and mutton has no muddy taste from the fish, nor any gamey taste from the mutton. The texture is smooth and fresh, and the flavors of the various seasonings and the ingredients themselves are perfectly blended.

The rich and savory aroma explodes on the taste buds, and the intense umami flavor spreads throughout the mouth, almost reaching the top of the head.

"call!"

Lu Yao rarely expressed his appreciation for food, saying, "It's so fresh and bright!"

Seeing this, Rong Nianqing smiled and said, "Eat more if you like it."

After saying that, she kept putting food on Lü Yao's plate. Later, Jian Xiaojie joined in, vying for his attention: "Why am I so low-class now? Can't even President Rong put a single bite of food on my plate?"

Rong Nianqing smiled indulgently: "How could that be? Here, this is for Sister Jian."

Lü Yaozhen's appetite was whetted by the dishes here, and he began to eat heartily.

In fact, when it comes to food, the difference between wealthy families and ordinary families in Dongda is not that big. If you are a little particular, you can buy soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and umami seasonings with few additives. With thousands of years of food culture heritage and accumulation, even ordinary families can prepare a delicious and visually appealing meal.

This is partly due to the spread of Shandong cuisine techniques to the general public in Shandong.

However, Shandong cuisine doesn't seem to be very popular these days; instead, various Western, Japanese, French, Turkish, and even Thai cuisines are becoming more popular in China.

Even though it's only been a short time since China has had enough to eat, many people's dietary concepts have been distorted and altered by commercial marketing, making them think that foreign food is tastier.

However, these are all marketing campaigns launched on a whim by investors, at most just showing off their presence on social media.

No one eats Western food every day, but a bowl of porridge in the morning is a comforting meal for both southerners and northerners.

The strength of Chinese cuisine, especially Shandong cuisine, lies in its widespread influence. Even Cantonese cuisine, which claims to be unparalleled in its freshness and original flavor and considers itself a distinct system, has absorbed Shandong cuisine's cooking methods to some extent.

A simple way to tell is that if you use soy sauce in the cooking process, it's basically related to Shandong cuisine.

of course.

At Dongda University, where the food culture is highly developed, there are certainly many people who neither believe nor accept this claim.

However, soy sauce originated in Yuzhou, and the four provinces of Shandong and Hebei were all part of the Central Plains in ancient times, so they were considered a group. Yuzhou and Luzhou not only have many similarities in culture, but also in their cuisine.

That's why it's said that Shandong cuisine has truly penetrated into every household, spreading like a swallow in flight.

After eating until he was about six or seven tenths full, Lü Yao stopped eating with a satisfied sigh. He leaned back in his chair, sipped his drink, and said, "This restaurant is great. I like it. I can come here often in the future."

Jian Xiaojie laughed and said, "You think these restaurants are all passed down from family to family? Sometimes some old shops might not be able to stay open, and we will invest a sum of money to help them get through the difficulties. Especially the older generation in the family who are sentimental, they love to do this kind of thing."

Rong Nianqing smiled and said, "Actually, it's not just about preserving a flavor. Being able to make and pass on a flavor for decades shows that the shop owner has a lot of conviction. These kinds of people are also very suitable to be friends."

Lü Yao nodded and said, "Yes, at Dongda University, there is a saying that food is the most important thing for people. Food in China is not only for filling one's stomach, but also for passing on culture. It has even been quoted by many sages in the principles of governing the country and ensuring peace."

For example, "governing a large country is like cooking a small fish."

The term "fire timing" has also been extended to have many other meanings.

As he was talking, Lü Yao suddenly realized something. He exclaimed "Oh~~" and looked at Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie: "I understand now. No wonder it's a whole fish feast. The answer to the question I just asked is right on the table."

A whole fish feast on the table, that must mean they caught a big fish. Jian Xiaojie laughed and said, "Sometimes I think you are incredibly smart, almost like a demigod. There are many things that I haven't heard about or heard about, but you have already started to make plans based on guesswork. But sometimes I think you are adorably slow to react. You still have to ask when there are such obvious hints."

Lu Yao sighed inwardly, then shook his head and chuckled.

His fortune-telling-like abilities weren't due to exceptional intelligence or true precognition, but rather because he had studied abroad in the future.

So Lu Yao really couldn't answer this question. In the end, Rong Nianqing came to his rescue, saying, "Everyone has their own expertise. What I did tonight was just a minor trick. The real skill is a broad perspective like our CEO Lu's! How can someone who looks at the world be confined to their own little world!"

As she continued, Rong Nianqing seemed to be about to perform Peking Opera, her whole body swaying as if she were about to stand up straight.

Lu Yao was speechless: "No, you're not going to let me feel good after I finish eating, are you? President Rong, I'm serious, if you call me President Lu, I'll lose at least three months of my lifespan."

Rong Nianqing narrowed her eyes and moved a little closer to Lü Yao.

As they drew closer, the subtle scent of Rong Nianqing's cologne wafted into his nostrils. Even though Lü Yao had always maintained a good distance from Rong Nianqing, the atmosphere between them inexplicably became ambiguous at this moment.

In this ambiguous atmosphere, Rong Nianqing smiled, her eyes curving into crescent moons: "Really? President Lü?"

Lu Yao subtly dodged backward and chuckled, "Oh no, I saw a line of small text floating in front of my eyes—Your lifespan -3 months, current remaining lifespan 100 years."

Jian Xiaojie rolled her eyes speechlessly. Rong Nianqing also stopped joking, sat up straight, and took out a file folder from her bag: "The information you want to know is all in here. These are the people who attacked us this time."

Lu Yao opened the file folder and glanced at it. At the very top of the folder was the file for "Mr. Liu".

Lu Yao flipped through them one by one, from joint venture automotive companies, financial companies, semiconductor companies, telecommunications companies...

Almost half of the representatives from China's high-tech industry are here.

These people all actually share a common name—

This general term is something that those who know it understand.

This group, gathered together, used the bait that Lü Yao had released to create a feeding frenzy, giving Lü Yao and his men a real shock.

Rong Nianqing said, "Since this group has already shown their true colors, then we don't need to be polite anymore. They were just making an example of us; now it's our turn."

Rong Nianqing's idea was a pure combination of dominance and tyranny: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Only in this way could she deter the villains, make other domestic forces feel fear and dare not easily attack them again, and buy them time to develop.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with this approach.

Jian Xiaojie also supports this approach.

Rong Nianqing spoke eloquently: "This time, this group of people gathered together and showed us their skills from three directions: public opinion, finance, and officialdom, so I plan to return the favor in the same way."

As she spoke, Rong Nianqing's words were filled with a chilling intent.

Amidst the increasingly tense atmosphere, Jian Xiaojie laughed and said, "But what about the bait you threw out to bait the nest this time... what grudge do they hold against you? You went too far this time."

Lu Yao laughed and said, "There's no grudge between us. The day I told you about this, it was the first time I had met them. But later, out of habit, I did some research on them and found their background to be very interesting. So I had a sudden idea to set up a trap and play a trick on them."

Jian Xiaojie raised an eyebrow and snorted, "You're quite alert, huh? It's always best to discover these things early on, otherwise you'll never know when these people will stab you in the back."

Lü Yao nodded: "Yes, but..."

After a pause, Lü Yao said, "President Rong, Sister Jian, I have some thoughts on how to deal with this group of people. Of course, these are just thoughts; please consider them and see if they are appropriate."

Rong Nianqing raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Oh? Then I'm all ears."

Jian Xiaojie was eager to try: "Are we going to ruin them to death, even destroy their families and their entire businesses?"

Lu Yao smiled and shook his head: "No, I was thinking about whether I could persuade Mr. Liu to come over."

"what?"

Jian Xiaojie and Rong Nianqing both looked astonished.

They never expected that after pondering for so long, Lü Yao would come up with such a solution.

Rong Nianqing was silent for a while before saying, "Are you not quite clear about Mr. Liu's family background? What's the point of trying to persuade him to come over? They don't have any technology, and their sales channels are only so-so. Right now, the new Xiaomi Group, and even the two mobile phone manufacturers that compete with Xiaomi, Vivo and OPPO, are stronger than Mr. Liu's family business in terms of channels and coverage."

"As for funding, there's no need to consider that."

Rong Nianqing was quite confident in her family's wealth reserves. If you included all of Rong Nianqing's wealth, it would be more than ten times the wealth of Mr. Liu's family.

As for Mr. Liu's connections... those are all external relationships, which are of no value to them.

Jian Xiaojie was also puzzled.

So the two of them looked at Lü Yao with suspicion. Even if there were any benefits to doing this later, it would be hard to say what kind of relationship they would have with this family. It would be like getting covered in feces, which might not be very pleasant, but it would definitely be disgusting.

Lu Yao was aware of Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie's doubts and concerns. In fact, he himself had some doubts about this approach. However, simply defeating Mr. Liu would not be enough to create a real deterrent.

So Lü Yao began to analyze for Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie: "This is what I think. To put it bluntly, Mr. Liu's group is all gathered together by common interests. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them monsters and demons. But precisely because they are monsters and demons, they must have ulterior motives. Their interest group is the easiest to break down."

Jian Xiaojie and Rong Nianqing gave an "Oh" in understanding: "You want to divide them from within? But is it necessary?"

Rong Nianqing said in a calm but murderous tone, "I think directly extinguishing their arrogance will have the same effect."

Lu Yao picked up the aged Fenjiu liquor from the table, poured wine for Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie respectively, and then sat down and said, "This group of people can't be completely wiped out. If we kill one of them, another group will emerge. If we violently destroy them, others will only think that this group is no good and then think that they can take their place."

"If we continue like this, we'll only become more and more exhausted from the constant back-and-forth fighting."

"But if I can divide them from within, the effect will be different."

Lu Yao used an analogy: "It's like the difference between a venomous snake and a tiger. Is a tiger powerful? It's an absolute apex predator in the food chain. If a human doesn't have a gun, they'd basically be destined to deliver takeout if they faced that thing."

"puff……"

Jian Xiaojie almost burst out laughing, and she quickly raised her hand to say, "You continue, you continue."

Lü Yao chuckled, "Yeah, you've all probably seen tigers. Just looking at their appearance, they're definitely not something humans can challenge. 99.99% of humans would be no match for those beasts. But even so, there are many people online who think they can solo a tiger, saying that all they need is an entrenching tool, and they can take it down with a slide tackle when the tiger pounces..."

Although Jian Xiaojie and Rong Nianqing were influenced by Lü Yao, they also began to pay attention to online public opinion and would spend at least an hour online every day browsing the news.

However, with the vast amount of information online and the increasing prevalence of interest-based algorithms, different groups of people will encounter different information online, so they did not come across such absurd posts.

Rong Nianqing shook her head and laughed, "Is this a joke you made up?"

Lü Yao: "This is a true story. You should still be able to find this post online."

As for whether it was on Tieba or Tianya, Lü Yao couldn't quite remember.

After finishing his casual conversation, Lü Yao continued, "That's how people are. They rarely know themselves, especially those who wield immense power. We defeated Mr. Liu's family, but they won't think we're that great. They'll just think Mr. Liu is no good."

Lu Yao's words silenced Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie.

Lu Yao is right. There are many people like that in their circle, especially the younger generation, who have eyes that seem to float in the sky.

Even among the middle generation who are truly capable of getting things done, there are quite a few people with such high aspirations. This is because, within the Dongda circle, they have accomplished everything they set out to do over the past few years, decades, or even more!
Driven by such a powerful "success momentum," this group of people can be described as extremely confident, to the point of arrogance.

Lu Yao then added, "But venomous snakes are different."

“Snakes are actually quite fragile and easy to deal with, but no one online would really want to use them to show off their martial arts skills. But people are afraid of them... especially when they suddenly encounter a snake. The fear of these creatures is deeply ingrained in human genes.”

Lu Yao became serious and his gaze swept over Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie: "I am willing to be such a venomous snake."

Rong Nianqing: "..."

Jian Xiaojie: "..."

Their gazes toward Lü Yao softened, filled with pity, compassion, and emotion.

Before this, Lü Yao had never even imagined that a person's eyes could be so complex.

With deep emotion, Rong Nianqing reached out and covered Lü Yao's hand with her soft palm, gazing at her tenderly as she whispered, "Thank you for your hard work."

Jian Xiaojie took out a cigarette from her pocket, sighed, took one out, and then handed one to Lü Yao.

But Rong Nianqing snatched the cigarette offered to Lü Yao, saying, "I want to smoke tonight too."

(End of this chapter)