Zerg: Cold and aloof Major General, stop pretending to be innocent, I have a headache!

"You started this company, so you should know how difficult it is to run a small business. The reason we in the East are so united is to find a place where we can survive."

This sudden collaboration with you, based on your model, could easily disrupt our long-standing internal circulation, and we fear that it will cause many problems.

This will threaten our interests and our very survival.

Xia An paused after speaking, and seeing Jiang Xu looking at him, a smile appeared on his lips: "So, we dare to ask you for a guarantee."

Jiang Xu's lips curled into a slight smile as he asked casually, "What kind of guarantee?"

"Since Young Master Jiang is being so direct, I won't beat around the bush either." Xia An seemed to have hesitated for a long time before finally making up his mind: "We want a guarantee from the Jiang family. Give us a share of the profits."

Who among us doesn't know how the Jiang family's business is doing?

Even the royal family would be wary of them, yet the other party spoke of it as if it were a trivial matter.

Insects can laugh when they are silent.

Just like now, Jiang Xu was amused by his outrageous demand. He chuckled softly, "Is Lord Xia An joking with me?"

"It wasn't just a joke, it was a huge joke. No…" Bernd looked at Xia An speechlessly, "Do you know how the ancient lions died out?"

"?" Xia An didn't speak, but Aesop next to her became interested: "What? You know?"

"You opened your mouth too wide and got farted to death." Bernd looked at the two insects opposite him with disdain: "You two really have a way with your mouths."

My thick skin, honed over the years, finally has a worm to carry on. I am deeply gratified.

"..." Aesop and Xia An were speechless for a moment after hearing his words.

Xia An gave Bernd a look, then quickly looked away, turning her attention back to Jiang Xu: "I wonder what Your Excellency Jiang Xu's thoughts are?"

Jiang Xu became interested and raised an eyebrow: "Tell me first, what kind of benefits are you willing to give up?"

"I've heard that the Jiang family has some private property. Could we have a portion of that property?" Xia An said. "Also, there's the insect network of Mi Tang. Young Master Jiang, could you help us make the connection?"

It would be even better if we could get through this period of instability quickly.

Jiang Xu shrugged, seemingly embarrassed, and said, "I can't make that decision. I need to go home and discuss it with my elders."

As you probably know, the real power in the Jiang family is in my grandfather's hands. I'm just a handyman.

As for the insect veins and such, that's a bit of a dilemma for me. After all, the company is mostly owned by our General Fei, so this part depends on his decision.

"Like this?" Xia An seemed to be deep in thought, turning her gaze to the insects behind Jiang Xu.

However, Fei didn't pay any attention to the insect at that moment.

From the moment he met the insect on the other side, he noticed that Jiang Xu's cold aura had come alive.

His every move, and the way he spoke, seemed to blend seamlessly with his imposing figure.

However, no matter how similar they are, none of them are as impactful as the phrase "Our Major General Fei."

He saw the smile in Jiang Xu's eyes as Jiang Xu tilted his head back to look at him.

His hands unconsciously tightened their grip. The other person's affectionate manner didn't seem pretentious; he could even tell it was unintentional.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Jiang Xu raised an eyebrow slightly: "What's wrong?"

Fei pursed his lips, shook his head slightly, and then looked up at Xia An opposite him: "We don't have any ideas about the requests that Your Excellency Xia An has made so far."

I wonder if we could have a few days to think about it before getting back to you.

"We... are not in a hurry." Xia An smiled and looked at Jiang Xu and Fei, pausing for a few seconds before continuing, "We were being presumptuous. It's perfectly reasonable for you to need time to consider."

Bernd glanced at Xia An's smug expression and then looked at Jiang Xu with a hint of exasperation.

He didn't understand why Jiang Xu didn't immediately refuse; such a shameless jerk deserved to be slapped in the face.

Otherwise, he wouldn't know what the Zerg's heavens were like.

"Since we've stated our requirements, I imagine you gentlemen have some private matters to discuss, so we won't disturb you any longer." Xia An finished speaking and stood up to leave, but suddenly remembered something and said "Oh."

Turning to look at Nize behind him, he said, "Don't forget to give the tea to the elders of the Jiang family."

"Yes, my lord." Nize bowed to him, then got up, opened the door, and went out.

Soon, an insect servant came over carrying an exquisite gift box.

"Then I'll trouble you, Lord Jiang Xu, to deliver this token of my appreciation." Xia An winked at Nize, who quickly handed the tea to Fei.

He glanced at the gift box the other person had accepted: "Well then, gentlemen, farewell."

"Since you gentlemen have reached an agreement, I will take my leave with Xia An. Goodbye, gentlemen, until next time."

The group of insects left completely, and before they left, Nize kindly closed the door for them.

"What's wrong with you?" Less than two seconds after the door closed, Bernd questioned Jiang Xu beside him, clearly dissatisfied with his performance today: "You're not really going to hand over the Jiang family's interests to him, are you?"

"Guess." Jiang Xu glanced at him indifferently, wondering what was so exciting about this insect.

"You're kidding me. You might as well give it to me instead. I also really need the Jiang family's benefits. How about it? I'll cooperate with you."

If you point east, I will never go west.

"When you sleep at night, raise your pillow a little higher and add an extra fleece mattress to your bed."

"???" Bernd looked puzzled. "How did this get to my sleeping situation?"

Zoe, who had been silent, spoke up: "He meant if you sleep soundly, you'll dream about everything."

"Get lost." Bernd curled his lip. "Anyway, it's all cooperation. If it's going to benefit foreign insects, you might as well give it to me for a discount."

We've known each other for at least so many years.

Zoe ignored him, turned to Jiang Xu, and asked, "What do you think?"

"I don't really want to," Jiang Xu said coldly. "Since you're unwilling to cooperate, then let's bring the entire eastern region under the Jiang family's control."

I think my grandfather wouldn't mind expanding his business a bit more.

This makes it much more convenient for Namitang to get things done.

"........." Upon hearing this, Bernd shuddered involuntarily, his eyes filled with horror as he looked at Jiang Xu. Sure enough.

Don't be greedy for his profits; he's even more ruthless, aiming to acquire the entire industry.

"What's with that expression?" Jiang Xu frowned slightly and glanced at the insect that had suddenly calmed down.

"It's nothing." Bernd picked up the now-cold tea and took a sip. "Oh, what a waste of this tea."

"Oh," Zoe chuckled, looking at him. "Scared?"

"Huh?" Bernd glanced at him sideways. "Afraid? You must be joking. The word 'afraid' doesn't exist in my dictionary."

"Then why are you shaking?" Zoe easily saw through his lie.

"Where is it shaking? You're seeing things," Bernd said, glaring at Zoe.

"Stubborn to the end."

Jiang Xu looked at the two bickering insects and his expression softened. It seemed that he hadn't felt this relaxed since he came back.

Just then, a hand landed on his shoulder.

He glanced at the long, slender fingers, frowned slightly, and looked up along the fingers.

Upon seeing the main insect in his hand, he coldly looked at Fei's face and asked, "What is it?"