Give Star Iron a little MC shock

Chapter 148 Jade

"Huh? Oh oh oh."

Although she didn't know why Himeko's expression suddenly became so serious, March Seven still obediently nodded in agreement.

Himeko nodded, then turned and waved to Walter and Danheng with a smile: "Then I'll leave the house to you two to watch over."

After saying that, Himeko took March 7 and prepared to use the boundary anchor point to teleport directly to Yalilo to find Xing He.

However, just as the two were about to teleport, the train door was knocked on again.

Walter frowned upon hearing the knock: "Is it that guy from the market development department again? He's really persistent... Himeko, is it alright if I teach him a lesson to make him back down?"

Himeko was also annoyed by the knocking. That guy named Chad had come to them time and time again, trying his best to please them, which annoyed everyone on the train. But they hadn't chased him away before because of their image.

Now that this person has come knocking again, even the most patient person can't stand it anymore.

"Yes, go ahead and do it. If you don't want to do it yourself, we can ask the general for help. I think his Cloud Cavalry will be happy to help."

Valte nodded, but he naturally wouldn't let the Cloud Cavalry help with this. It was just a small matter for the Star Train, and there was no need for the general to get involved.

Walter, leaning on his cane, walked to the door, opened the train door, and was about to teach the person outside a lesson when he discovered that the person standing outside was not Chad from the Market Development Department, but a lady wearing a top hat.

Unsure of the other person's origins, Walter asked, "May I ask who you are?"

The woman bowed very politely to Walter: "I am [Emerald] from the Strategic Investment Department of Interstellar Peace Corporation. I have come here today with an unavoidable request. I have met Ms. Himeko a few times before. May I ask if I could come in and have a few words with Ms. Himeko?"

Walter didn't know if the woman in front of him, who called herself Emerald, really knew Himeko, so he didn't dare to make a hasty decision and could only turn his head to cast an inquiring look at Himeko inside the train.

Himeko also heard Walter and Emerald's conversation: "Let her in, Walter. The Strategic Investment Department is different from the Market Development Department."

"Ah."

Walter stepped aside from the doorway: "Please come in, Lady Emerald."

Emerald smiled, nodded, thanked him, and stepped into the train.

Himeko, along with March Seven and Dan Heng, sat down on the sofa again, pointing to the empty sofa opposite her: "Please sit down, Ms. Emerald."

Emerald smiled and sat down opposite her: "It's been a long time. Ms. Himeko is as beautiful and charming as ever."

Himeko shook her head; Emerald's polite words didn't really work on her.

"Let's get straight to the point, Ms. Emerald. Because of some things that happened before, I don't have a very good impression of the people from your Interstellar Peace Corporation."

Emerald was taken aback by Himeko's sudden question, then she understood: "Have people from other departments been here?"

Himeko just stared at her without answering. Emerald smiled again: "Ms. Himeko, there's no need to worry. Although some things are inconvenient to say, considering that you are all family members of Director Xing He, and Director Xing He is considered one of our own in the Strategic Investment Department, we are practically all in this together."

"Within the company, not all departments get along well, such as the market development department."

Emerald noticed that Himeko's eyes flickered briefly when she heard "Market Development Department," which made her even more certain that the people who had come looking for the Starry Sky Train earlier must have been those guys from the Market Development Department.

"Ms. Himeko, you should have heard that the Strategic Investment Department and the Market Development Department are at odds, and the matter I've come to ask you for today is also related to the Market Development Department."

Emerald's words successfully piqued Himeko's curiosity. She gestured with her chin towards Emerald, indicating that she should continue.

Jade, of course, wouldn't miss this opportunity to bring the Star Train onto the small boat of the Strategic Investment Department.

"Chad from the market development department, well, you probably haven't heard of him."

However, right after she finished speaking, Emerald noticed that Walter and Himeko's expressions changed again, and she was taken aback.

"I didn't expect this guy to be such a workaholic... shuttling back and forth between Yalilo and Luofu."

"Yarilo?" Himeko noticed the word and narrowed her eyes, asking, "This Chad went to Yarilo? What for?"

No wonder Chad hasn't bothered them lately; he's gone to Yalilo.

Emerald nodded: "Although I don't know what instructions the people in the market development department gave him, it is definitely related to Director Xing He. So, in order to prevent those guys in the market development department from dragging Director Xing He into some conspiracy, I hope to use the Starry Sky Train's boundary anchor point to quickly reach Yalilo."

The Interstellar Peace Corporation isn't without vehicles capable of fast travel in the universe, but compared to the Nameless Ones' unique domain anchorage, these vehicles are child's play.

Normally, Jade would never come knocking on their door for something like this, but unfortunately, [Diamond] said that Xing He was assassinated on Yalilo by an employee sent by their strategic investment department to deliver goods.

Although no one was hurt, this could undoubtedly affect Xing He's relationship with the Strategic Investment Department. And at this critical juncture, Topa went missing.

Therefore, Diamond had no choice but to send her to Arillow to handle the matter. Emerald had originally planned to travel by the company's ship, but she heard halfway there that Chad from the Market Development Department had already arrived in Arillow ahead of her.

This alerted her to something amiss, so she inquired about the location of the Starry Sky Train and rushed to the Immortal Ship Luofu, which led to the scene before her.

Himeko did not immediately agree to Emerald's request, but instead pondered the pros and cons of doing so for a while.

She had indeed heard about the discord between the strategic investment department and the market development department.

Since there are people from the Market Development Department on Yalilo, bringing along Emerald from the Strategic Investment Department can indeed have a balancing effect. However, doing so might make outsiders feel that the Starry Sky Train is on the side of the Strategic Investment Department.

Even though Xing He is already a director of the company, he needs to remain neutral from the perspective of the Starry Sky Train. The train crew must not be dragged into the company's internal struggles.

After much deliberation, Himeko felt that bringing the jade over would be more beneficial than harmful, but she needed to find the right balance.

"Okay, then you can come with us."

Chapter 149 March 7th: What? I'm widowed?!

In the evening of Yalilo, Xing He and the Fool's Mask had just finished building the trap room when they received news that Himeko was coming to Belloberg.

Having not seen Himeko for several days, Xing He planned to go directly to greet her on March 7th. He also wanted to bring Himeko over to tour his base and let them know about the existence of the trap room.

This trap room is meant to swindle outsiders with ulterior motives, not to harm our own people.

On his way back to Belleburg, Xing He was suddenly drawn by a shout.

"Director Xing He!"

Looking down, he saw that the person who had called him was Chad, whom he had met once before.

Out of curiosity, Xing He descended from the sky. When he landed next to Chad, he noticed that the employees accompanying Chad were carrying beautifully wrapped gift boxes.

When Chad saw Xing He come down, he immediately greeted him warmly.

"Director Xing He, I was just about to come and see you! I asked around in the city for a long time before I found out that your base was built in such a remote place. I noticed that the road conditions here are not very good. Do you need me to arrange some manpower to help you build some basic roads?"

"Forget it, tell me the important reason you came to see me."

Xing He wasn't interested in his attentiveness at all, but was curious as to why this guy had come looking for him again. Had the assassination attempt gone well?

Chad said with a smile, "We've made some progress on the assassination attempt, but we don't have any concrete evidence. After all, it concerns you, Director Xing He, so we dare not make any rash conclusions. We've come to see you today just to offer our condolences. As you can see, I've specially purchased a lot of local specialties from Belleburg!"

Chad was about to have his men present the gifts when Xing He immediately raised his hand to stop him.

"No need, I have everything Belloberg has."

Chad paused for a moment, then slapped his forehead, looking annoyed.

"Look at my brain! You are a great hero of Belleburg, how could those citizens who are grateful to you not give you gifts! I didn't think it through."

Xing He gave Chad a strange look. Was this guy being a little too attentive?

Even if it were a naive lower-class child like Hook or Clara, they could tell that Chad was desperately trying to please them.

Showing courtesy for nothing is either cheating or stealing!

Xing He didn't believe in unconditional kindness between strangers; this guy was definitely trying to get something out of him.

Xing He could only think of a few possibilities: he was a director of the company, and this guy was trying to curry favor with him in hopes of improving his own position in the company.

This kind of thing is very common in the business world.

Another reason is that you possess something that the other person desperately needs.

Regardless of the possibility, Xing He couldn't bring himself to like the middle-aged man in front of him.

At least find a pretty girl! He only cares about looks!

Thinking this, Xing He patted Chad on the shoulder earnestly: "Young people should work hard while they're still young! Work overtime! Work through the night! Overtime is your blessing! Don't always think about crooked ways, understand?"

Although Chad was a little confused, he still nodded subconsciously.

Why did he suddenly say that? Could it be that he knows his purpose?

Thinking this through, Chad felt he should act sooner rather than later, to sabotage the relationship between Xing He and the Strategic Investment Department, and if possible, to obtain the building materials that Amber King was interested in from Xing He!

After instructing Chad, Xing He flew into the sky again and headed towards Belloberg.

Unable to fly, Chad could only miserably return the way he came on the ground.

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On the other side, Himeko and her two companions had just teleported over when they happened to encounter Pella, who was still investigating the assassination case.

Pera had never met Emerald and Himeko before, but she recognized March 7. Seeing her among them, she assumed that Himeko and Emerald were both unknown guests, so she immediately walked over.

"Miss March 7th, did you learn about the assassination from Xing He before you came here? But don't worry, leave the investigation to us, you just need to rest well."

"Assassination?"

March 7th and Himeko were a bit confused; they had no idea about any assassination attempt. Emerald, however, knew about it, and that was why she had come.

March 7th frowned and asked, "Beloberg has only recently achieved peace, how could such a terrible thing happen? Who was unfortunately assassinated?"

Pera was taken aback by her question and muttered under her breath, "Don't you know?"

March 7th nodded: "I just went back to the train, and I didn't expect such a terrible thing to happen so soon after I left. Do you need my help, Detective March 7th?"

Unlike the oblivious March 7, Himeko noticed that Pera's expression was a bit strange and couldn't help but frown and ask, "Miss, who exactly was assassinated?"

When Pella heard Himeko ask a question, she quickly replied, "My name is Pella, you can just call me by my name. As for who was assassinated... the unfortunate person you are talking about is Mr. Xing He."

"Xing He was assassinated?!" ×2

March 7th and Himeko were immediately shocked. March 7th rushed forward and grabbed Pera's shoulder, his eyes welling up with tears.

"How is Xing He now? Is he alright? Have you taken him for treatment?"

Seeing that San Yueqi had lost her composure, Ji Zi quickly comforted her, "Little San Yue, don't worry. Have you forgotten Xing He's abilities? He's not the kind of person who gets into trouble easily."

March 7th was not reassured by Ji Zi's words of comfort: "What if the person who assassinated Xing He was an Envoy or a Star God? What if the assassin had some strange or unusual methods?"

Xing He had just given her a ring, and she hadn't even had a chance to reply to him yet. She didn't want to become a widow!