In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

“I’ve gone back to make some preparations. I still have some people I can use, so that’s some kind of guarantee.”

Lin Wenhua didn't linger; after exchanging a few pleasantries, he also hurriedly got up.

"Brother, I..."

Having not seen each other for a long time, Shen Qin really wanted to spend some time with Shen He, so she dismissed Li Tang and his group and planned to spend some time alone with him.

The truth is, she couldn't stay long either. Theoretically, today was a workday... Thinking about it, she felt quite annoyed. One minute they were discussing how to deal with Xu Shi, and the next she had to continue working for him temporarily to avoid arousing suspicion.

However, Shen He's first words made her somewhat unhappy.

"Xiao Qin, promise me something."

Shen He said seriously, "During the riot, we will send some of our manpower to protect one person."

"Huh? Who is it?"

Shen Qin asked curiously.

"He Yuxia, the second daughter of the 'Shark Tooth' Consortium."

"...Why her?!"

Shen Qin frowned upon hearing this, "What's so special about her?"

She had no idea what had happened between Shen He and He Yuxia, and especially when she heard that it was a girl, she immediately became wary.

"To be honest, she is indeed quite special."

Shen He patiently explained, "If it weren't for her help, I probably wouldn't have been able to return to the city so easily."

When He Yuxia made the promise at first, he didn't really take it to heart. In his opinion, it was just going back to the city, why would he need someone else to help him with something like that?

He then discovered that the matter was indeed difficult to handle—with the six major conglomerates and the city hall working together, the approval process for the "Forgotten Ones" to enter the city had become extremely strict. His original plan to impersonate someone else was completely unworkable, and he almost got caught.

So in the end, he had no choice but to contact Miss He Er, hoping to get some help from her.

The other party readily agreed and changed the list of "Forgotten Ones" who were originally going to move into "Shark Tooth," which allowed them to enter the city without any major incidents.

For her, who is returning to her family and gradually repairing her relationship with them, this is not a difficult task.

"In the end, I owe them a favor."

Speaking of this, Shen He sighed somewhat, "Moreover, in my plans, the 'Shark Tooth' project still cannot be ignored."

"Does brother have other plans?"

This was the first time Shen Qin had heard him mention this, so she quickly asked curiously.

"Yes."

Shen He nodded. "Long Tianding's people are wavering, and Lin Wenhua only has a handful of men under his command... To put it bluntly, once the operation begins, the main force will still be us, the 'Forgotten Ones.'"

"In this situation, it's best to try and get as much as possible, and right now, the only thing we can probably get is 'Shark Tooth'."

"But I remember, brother, you seemed to have some kind of conflict with 'Shark Tooth' before?"

Shen Qin frowned, "Our relationship with them may not be pleasant, this..."

"So it would be more appropriate for you to go first? If that doesn't work, I'll step in."

Shen He smiled and said, "They are not a monolithic entity, so He Yuzhao and He Yuqiang need to contact each other separately, but they should not know that the other side is also our ally."

This was actually a risky move, after all, he had worked with He Yuqiang a lot in the past, so he knew a lot about "Shark Tooth" - He Yuzhao was "Prism's" dog, and now He Yuqiang himself was also completely controlled by Xu Shi.

If either of them disagrees, they could very well turn around and sell them out... However, he knew what kind of people these two brothers were, which is why he made this arrangement.

Whether it's the eldest or the third son of the He family, frankly speaking, they are both young directors of conglomerates. Who would be willing to be slowly devoured by others? Now that an opportunity is presented to them, the worst-case scenario is that they will bet on both sides like Long Tianding.

Besides, these two aren't as skilled as that old fox Long Tianding, and their "Ascension" abilities aren't very strong either. He could influence He Yuqiang with his abilities before, and he certainly can still do it now.

Shen Qin understood. Was this another backup plan for their side? In this way, they could use Zhao Yuan and Lin Wenhua's faction as shields to weaken their strength to some extent, which felt like reaping the benefits without lifting a finger...

Thinking about it, she found it funny—to be honest, if they regarded Xu Shi as the big boss and the ultimate goal, then they should have united as one.

Unfortunately, no one can do that. It's easier to deal with Zhao Yuan, but Lin Wenhua definitely has his own agenda, and Long Tianding, like everyone else, has his own ambitions...

It can only be said that they were never a united front from the beginning; they only temporarily came together for their own interests.

"Of course, that's not all."

Shen He continued leisurely, "That Miss He also gave me another inspiration."

He whispered a few words to Shen Qin, and her eyes lit up when she heard them.

"Brother, your abilities... can be used like this?"

"I never thought of that before."

Shen He smiled and sighed, "I was reminded of that. I've been trying outside the city these past few days, and now I've not only recovered to my normal level, but I'm even stronger than before."

As he spoke, he turned on his communication bracelet and pointed to one of the icons, saying, "Because I've found a very good channel."

Shen Qin wasn't stupid; she quickly realized the feasibility of her brother's plan.

"So, I'm too grateful to Miss He, and naturally I don't want her to be affected in any way."

"Tch, always calling her Miss He, brother, you wouldn't happen to have...

Shen Qin pouted and muttered something in an attempt not to spoil the mood.

Shen He didn't speak, but his smile widened.

The fact is that he and He Yuxia have been communicating quite a bit during this period of time. Their relationship has gradually evolved from that of a simple rescuer and rescued person to something more than just friends.

It felt a bit like an online romance? But undeniably, compared to other girls, even his own sister, He Yuxia's simplicity and kindness were quite attractive to him.

The other party did try to speak up for the "Forgotten Ones," but unfortunately, they were stopped by the "Imaginary Number."

But this gesture did warm his heart, especially after his personal relationships had suffered one setback after another... Xia Wuyou's affair was still a shadow over him, and he found the two despicable people utterly repulsive.

So, if things really work out, he'd love to try and develop a relationship with He Yuxia further...

what.

Shen He snapped out of his daze and waved his hand. Now was not the time to pop the champagne; they'd see if they succeeded first.

"What about Lin Yue?"

At this critical juncture, Shen Qin didn't dwell on it too much, but continued earnestly, "She's one of your former subordinates, brother? Should she know about these things?"

“…Not for now.”

Shen He thought for a moment, then shook his head. "Let's just keep things as they are."

To be honest, he doesn't seem to be able to fully trust Lin Yue anymore. At least he can't reveal this deadly plan to her. Times have changed, and he knows very well that she is no longer the taciturn little follower in "Spark". Now they are just ordinary business partners.

Unbeknownst to them, a sad, thick barrier had already formed between them.

He didn't even have high expectations of Lin Yue. If she was really willing to help, that would be best, but if she chose to stand by and watch... he wouldn't say anything.

I guess I owe her something.

Staying at this level is good enough. Anyway, Lin Yue can't possibly leak these plans, right?

He simply couldn't imagine the possibility of Lin Yue and Xu Shi getting together; the situation was too absurd.

So he never expected that before he had even finished his own negotiations, the basic arrangements for the riots had already arrived on Xu Shi's desk.

"Wow, that's really detailed."

After glancing at the documents Lin Yue had sent, Xu Shi couldn't help but admire them.

To deal with him, they didn't hesitate to plunge the entire City of Night Sin into chaos... You could say they went to great lengths, right? Anyway, he felt quite honored.

"Thank you for your information, Miss Lin Yue, or rather, Chief Yue."

He gestured as if patting the other person's head through the virtual screen, saying, "What a good dog."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 160 Manager Xia, what are you doing, Manager Xia!

"Stop saying things like that."

Hearing Xu Shi say that, Lin Yue gave him a cold shoulder, "Insulting me is useless... Is my sister alright?"

"Oh~ Chief Moon, you're so boring."

Xu Shi smiled and opened the door to the hidden room with a flick of his finger, where Lin Xing was locked up.

No, this is too fake—whether intentionally or unintentionally, Xu Shi arranged her in the same position as when he imprisoned Lin Yue, even using the same chair…

"you!"

Lin Yue's face flushed red, partly from anger and partly from shame.

I used to be a person involved, but now I'm an observer, so the feeling is naturally different... Combined with that unbearable experience from the past, the sense of shame is greater than the sum of its parts.

"You promised you wouldn't touch her!"

Seeing Lin Xing's miserable state, Lin Yue glared at him and said.

"I haven't even had a chance to enjoy her yet."

Xu Shi smiled with feigned regret, "Or is it that Chief Yue wants me to do something to her?"

"do not want!"

Lin Yue quickly stopped her.

"Ok?"

"...No, please."

The assassin girl snapped out of her daze and had no choice but to soften her tone against her will, speaking almost pleadingly.

"That's pretty much it."

Xu Shi nodded with satisfaction. "I told you I'm a man of my word. If you do your job well, I will absolutely not touch her."

The truth is, he can't move even if he wants to—Lin Xing is a combat-specialized cyborg, not a sex doll-specialized one, and what's below him is probably the Starry Sky Railway... It's not fun to play with.

"I, I know..."