Zongman: Is this how it’s sewn?

Chapter 19. Engagement
Xu Zhenqing snorted coldly: "If that's the case, then let me show you."

After saying this, a powerful aura burst out from Xu Zhenqing's body, and the air around him trembled.

He used his mental power to smash the ground, and a huge hole suddenly appeared on the lawn, with gravel scattering everywhere.

A hint of surprise flashed in Renata's eyes. She could feel the powerful force contained in Xu Zhenqing's body.

This power far exceeds any strengthening potion Renata has ever seen.

But that was not enough to surprise him, because he was the little devil Lu Mingze, the puppeteer behind the puppet Renata.

Marcus watched from the side, a glint of pride in his eyes.

The T-virus enhancement fluid is the result of his huge investment in research and development, and now it has finally been verified.

The mental power poured out, kneading every inch of Renata's skin, gradually penetrating into the flesh, internal organs, and even bones.

No matter how powerful your words are, I can break them all by myself.

Xu Zhenqing turned around and looked at Renata: "Now, do you believe it?"

Renata was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly: "I believe it. This kind of power is indeed worth my investment."

Xu Zhenqing smiled slightly: "Very good, then we have a basis for cooperation."

The three of them returned to the study and began to discuss their next plan.

In the end, Renata invested 2 billion US dollars in Umbrella and promised to invest 100 million US dollars in research and development of the T-series virus enhancement fluid every year.

Renata didn't stay long. She left the United States by plane, saying that someone would come to discuss the specific treatment.

Xu Zhenqing thought of the puppeteer devil standing behind Renata. He was indeed not easy to deal with. The dragon clan in the previous life had not yet made the other party's identity clear. It was better not to contact him for the time being.

Although he was destined to be immortal because of the "horror" meme, Xu Zhenqing was still unwilling to suffer for no benefit.

He is just a Black King. He angered Xu Zhenqing and was sent directly to the depths of the universe. Without elemental power, what can he do?

"Unfortunately, the spiritual power did not reach the soul realm and failed to form characteristics. Otherwise, it could have improved the defect of the soul body being unable to touch the physical body."

After Xu Zhenqing's soul left his body and tried it out, he couldn't feel any mental power at all, and couldn't help but feel it was a pity.

"Also, when I was inside the Holy Lord statue, I didn't remove the meme's concealment, so I didn't gain the power of the black energy. However, I did know the location of the Book of Time. Even if I never use it, I can't lose it when I need it."

After reviewing his actions in recent days, Xu Zhenqing returned to his body and recorded his recent gains and insights in a soul notebook.

"Clang clang clang!"

"Come in, it's Alicia, what can I do for you?"

When Xu Zhenqing saw that the person coming in was Alicia, he showed a puzzled expression.

"Father said there's something important he wants to talk to you about while you're here today."

"Uncle Marcus? Okay, let's go together."

Xu Zhenqing stood up to greet her. Alicia held Xu Zhenqing's hand. Xu Zhenqing was stunned for a moment but did not resist.

So the two of them came to Marcus together, and Marcus smiled and praised Xu Zhenqing from head to toe, which made people stunned.

Xu Zhenqing quickly started praising Marcus, and they exchanged witty banter, which eventually turned into a business exchange of compliments.

"Although most of what you said is correct, I still have one thing that concerns you, and I'm not sure whether I should tell you."

"If you have any concerns, there is no need to be. I always feel that you are like a family member to me." Xu Zhenqing lowered his eyes slightly and agreed with Marcus sincerely.

"I want to entrust Alicia to you. She is my only offspring. From now on, you will become a family. Everything in the Marcus family, including 50% of Umbrella's shares, will be yours."

"what?"

Xu Zhenqing was completely bewildered. "You're setting a trap for me, contrary to the European and American quick-wittedness. Your map of Yan State is quite long."

Xu Zhenqing and Yan Zhengse said to Marcus: "I think we should consider Alicia's opinion more. Marriage is a matter between two people."

Uncle Marcus, it seems you shouldn't ignore Alicia, your daughter, behind me.

"So, you don't object, do you?"

"Alicia, what do you think of Zhenqing?"

Marcus took Xu Zhenqing's hand and asked Alicia.

"Brother Zhenqing, I don't hate him."

Xu Zhenqing was a little confused by this straight ball. Looking at the unashamed Alicia, he suddenly realized that his set of skills in China were not suitable for America.

"But Alicia doesn't seem to be an adult yet. Isn't it too early to talk about marriage now?"

"You may not know this, my dear, but most states in the United States require women to be 18 years old before they can get married, but some states allow girls as young as 16 or 14 to get married under certain conditions."

Xu Zhenqing was sweating profusely. It was not ancient times, and junior high school students were getting married and having children. Where was the feminism in the United States of America?

"But in China, marriage has certain conditions. According to the relevant provisions of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, the legal marriage age for men shall not be earlier than 22 years old, and for women shall not be earlier than 20 years old."

"It's the same even for international marriages."

Xu Zhenqing took out his cell phone and showed it to me, Marcus. He didn't want to lose his Chinese nationality. After all, the country was helping him set up S.H.I.E.L.D.

"I can arrange a marriage for you first."

"If Alicia has no problem with it, then I have no reason to refuse."

Xu Zhenqing thought about it and felt that there would be no harm in this. Whether in China or the United States, marriage contracts had no legal effect, and either party could unilaterally declare the termination of the contract.

Marcus's expression became even kinder. He placed Xu Zhenqing's hand on Alicia's hand, and continued to give instructions and recount the story of his time with Alicia's mother.

However, the subsequent process was beyond Xu Zhenqing's expectations, and Marcus established a foundation specifically for this purpose.

It is said that it will make it easier to transfer assets in the future, but the inheritance tax in the United States is indeed very high.

In this situation of "Old Xu, do you want a wife?" Xu Zhenqing really responded well.

Xu Zhenqing thought that this farce would end in two years when both of them had matured a little.

Afterwards, Xu Zhenqing did come into contact with some very deep secrets, some of which he knew or did not know, and some of which he did not know or did not know.

Marcus used his power to put pressure on S.H.I.E.L.D.

The various forces that had already been dissatisfied with S.H.I.E.L.D. took advantage of the situation, forcing Nick to announce the dismissal of the agent who had caused the incident.

The agent who was interrogating Xu Zhenqing at the time had been crushed by internal and external pressure and was only one push away from suicide.

The plan has been advanced one step further. Only when one is clear about the truth can one speak legitimately. Political death is very scary. A qualified politician will never fake his death unless it is necessary, because once he fakes his death, people will think he is really dead.

(End of this chapter)