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

Or perhaps it's because the Qi family father and son also knew some inside information, so they took advantage of the opportunity to show their loyalty to "Snake Ring"?

"Alright, my two nephews."

Qi Kang said leisurely, "It is indeed offensive of us to come and disturb you, but would you please invite Brother He out as well, and then come with me?"

"Well, my father is unwell and is resting at home..."

He Yuzhao struggled with a forced smile.

"It's okay, you can raise them the same way at my place."

Qi Kang adopted the demeanor of a caring elder, but the troops behind him immediately cocked their guns.

"……walk slowly."

He Yuqiang curled his lip; the truth was that they were now at the mercy of others.

Judging from the situation, stubbornly holding on will only lead to trouble... So rather than letting myself get riddled with bullets, it's not a problem to give my old man a hard time.

So in no time, with the help of servants, the emaciated He Jiayuan was pushed out of bed.

It's quite interesting that Mr. He was already terminally ill. After he forced himself to attend the last meeting, his condition worsened further. He remained in a semi-conscious state and had no idea what had happened outside during this time.

However, perhaps due to instinct, he opened his eyes groggily when he was pushed out.

"...Qi Kang?"

He was puzzled when he saw the person who came, and asked weakly—it was clear that the head of the "Imaginary Number" family had indeed been missing for a long time.

"Ah, Brother He."

Qi Kang smiled apologetically and shook his head helplessly. "Let's go to my place and talk. I'll tell you the rest slowly."

Actually, he didn't need to say anything. When Grandpa He saw the scene around him and the two boys beside him who were also being restrained and were hanging their heads like quails, he had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

He didn't seem particularly surprised, perhaps because he had expected it.

So he just sighed intermittently and then closed his eyes again.

Although they said they were inviting people, the actual nature of the Qi family father and son's visit was almost the same as ransacking their home.

Seeing the entire He family being packed up and loaded into a car, Qi Maoyang couldn't help but ask another question.

"Dad, what do we say now?"

"What else can I say?"

Qi Kang turned his neck and gestured to him.

However, the direction was not their own territory, but the location of the "snake ring".

"Hmm? So... you just hand them over to Xu Shi?"

Qi Maoyang blinked.

In fact, the situation with "imaginary numbers" is the latter, as mentioned earlier—Xu Shi hadn't really spoken to them much from beginning to end, let alone instructed or asked them to do so.

However, they have always been sensitive and vigilant about this, so as early as when the riots outside the city began, Qi Maoyang had already realized the seriousness of the matter, and that's why he had been waiting for the right opportunity to do something.

Now is the best time.

And obviously, he must have his own reasons for asking such a question... It's better to control "Shark Tooth" first than to just stand by and watch, but it's not good to just send him to Xu Shi like that, is it? Actually, we can take this opportunity to talk about conditions, as long as it's not too outrageous, it's a good thing for "Imaginary Number".

Otherwise, wouldn't I really become someone's scumbag?

"if not?"

Faced with his eldest son's question, Qi Kang simply smiled and asked, "I'm asking you, in this situation, whose side are you on? Are you Xu Shi's opponent? Or are you remaining neutral?"

"...That must be Xu Shi's side."

There was no need to think about this question; Qi Maoyang gave an answer immediately.

"In that case, what's wrong with handing over the person he wants to him?"

Qi Kang continued, "Or are you trying to use this as leverage to go toe-to-toe with him?"

"I……"

Qi Maoyang couldn't answer.

"Since you don't have this idea, then don't create unnecessary trouble, understand?"

Qi Kang patted his son on the shoulder, "We've done enough. We should leave the rest alone if we can."

"As for the benefits... We've already done this much, are you still worried that he'll shortchange us? Asking for it will only make him more annoying... I've raised you all these years, and I've never seen any ambition in you to unify the City of Nightsin, have I?"

Qi Maoyang nodded and then shook his head; he indeed had no such thought.

"That's fine then, stopping there is good enough."

Qi Kang wasn't angry when he heard this. On the contrary, he seemed very pleased. "Your father is the same. I have no great ambitions... Since you don't have such ambitions, don't let others think you do."

"I remember you were the one who told me before that following Xu Shi would bring many benefits, right? Why are you making a foolish move at this crucial moment?"

"...Father's words are correct."

Qi Maoyang understood and nodded in deep agreement.

“I still need to practice.”

Qi Kang patted him on the shoulder again, "You still have a long way to go, kid."

"Yes."

"Alright, why are you holding back? Don't worry about what happens next, I'll handle the negotiations with Xu Shi myself."

Qi Kang smiled and said, "Don't just stand there like an idiot, go and take another inventory of this place."

"it is good."

Qi Maoyang hurriedly agreed, but before he could move, he saw someone walking towards him.

You can tell from their appearance that they are "Snake Ring" people.

"Chairman Qi, young Chairman Qi."

The visitors greeted them politely.

"you are?"

Qi Maoyang had no impression of him.

"My name is Xue Zhao, leader of the first field team of 'Snake Ring'."

The man cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. "Chairman Xu sent me to keep an eye on 'Shark Tooth,' and he also instructed me that if anyone from 'Illusory Number' comes, they should handle the matter."

"However, Chairman Xu also said that appropriate inquiries are still necessary, such as handing the people over directly to us? I thought about it and he was right. This kind of dirty and tiring work is not suitable for the two of you to do personally. It's better for us to do it."

“…That’s perfect, I’ll leave it to Team Leader Xue.”

Qi Kang came to his senses first and responded politely, showing no disrespect for Xue Zhao because of his status.

Qi Maoyang, standing to the side, felt a bit of lingering fear—good heavens, it turned out that Xu Shi's men had been there all along!

And what the other party said explained a lot.

For example, the people from "Snake Ring" arrived even earlier than them.

And what's the point of this covert observation? It's really about seeing what role you'll play in this turmoil, right?

If we really do things our own way, then the nature of the so-called "help from competitors" will probably change...

The truth is that with the strength of "Imaginary Number", it is not easy to contend with "Serpent Ring". Even though the relationship is good on the surface, who knows what Xu Shi is really thinking?

I once fired an employee for entering the door with their left foot first. Some things are better left undone; once you want to make a fuss about them, anything can become an excuse.

Thinking about this, he even felt that his previous plan was naive and foolish.

"Why is Chairman Qi so nervous?"

Seeing this, Xue Zhao just smiled and said, "Chairman Xu said long ago that you and he are friends. If you really did something for him, we would be grateful to you."

"But if it's really convenient, I wonder if either of you has the time to come back with me?"

"What to do?"

Qi Maoyang felt his mind was a complete mess.

"Chairman Xu didn't give me any specific instructions, and he also said it was okay if the two of you didn't go."

Xue Zhao said very respectfully.

"He only said that there's still a good show to watch."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 171 Since ancient times, the left side of a ball-handling match has always been the loser!

"Oh dear, welcome, welcome!"

Before long, seeing Qi Maoyang brought to the office by Xue Zhao, Xu Shi greeted him warmly, "Old Qi, come, have a seat."

"Haha, Chairman Xu is really sitting back and doing nothing."

Qi Maoyang chuckled awkwardly twice and sat down opposite him with trepidation.

That's right, it's all about being extremely cautious.

It can only be said that he was still in a bad mood because of Xu Shi's previous arrangements, and he was naturally uneasy about being "invited" here.

"No, it's far from stable."

Xu Shi instructed someone to serve him tea, then rubbed his temples wearily before asking with a hint of regret, "Where is Uncle Qi? Didn't he come with you?"

"Ah... my father has some things to take care of, so it was just me and Team Leader Xue who came."

Qi Maoyang paused for a moment and thought to himself, "Are you really going to pull off a surprise attack?"

How could we possibly come together?

Although the role of "imaginary numbers" in this turmoil is relatively subtle, they have not really stood on the opposite side of "snake ring".

But some things can't be taken for granted. Who knows what Xu Shi thinks of them?