The system handed me over to the state.

After receiving permission, Tong Xi began to explain to Xi'er from the beginning the existence of contractors and systems, as well as the responsibilities that contractors need to fulfill.

Meanwhile, after the call ended, Bronya whispered, "Tong Xi still has some things to do, so she might come out a little later."

Old Yu nodded, "You can make the decisions on this matter. Let's deal with the problems at hand first."

Bronya nodded and looked at the five people in front of her, three men and two women. "I don't want to repeat myself, you have been eliminated. You will be sent back to where you used to live."

"Given your training performance during this period, I will provide you with certain cash compensation, as well as eligibility for the academy's assessment or job interview opportunities."

"Whether you choose to go back to school or enter the workforce directly is entirely up to you."

"I refuse to accept this! Why was that purple-haired girl chosen? My grades are ten times better than hers! Why was she chosen instead of me?"

"There's something fishy going on here! I'm going to file a complaint against you! I'm going to file a complaint against you with the government!"

The man in front of them shouted again at the two of them. Bronya and Lao Yu hadn't revealed their identities; of course, Bronya felt that even if she had, this guy would still continue causing trouble...

Bronya's expression turned serious. "Then let me ask you, in your opinion, what does this selection process represent?"

"What else could it be? I came to participate in this kind of secret national project assessment in order to make something of myself! And after spending so much time, all I got was the chance to go back to school or get a job I know nothing about?"

"I'd rather spend all this time picking up more girls!"

Bronya's expression turned slightly displeased, and Old Yu frowned slightly. "Young man, watch your tone. Don't be so arrogant. It won't do you any good."

"If you have any questions, you can raise them. The government can do its best to improve the existing compensation. If you make unreasonable demands, you will end up with nothing."

The boy in front of her spread his hands and said, "Alright! I don't ask for much. You've wasted more than a year of my time, so just compensate me with 100 million. People say time is priceless, and you've made me waste so much of your precious time. 100 million is too little for me."

Bronya sighed. Why are young people these days so aggressive? And asking for a million right off the bat. For a country, a million is a small amount, but once one person starts, there will be a second, a third... This kind of phenomenon can't be allowed to spread.

Bronya looked at Lao Yu, pleading for help with her eyes. She was at her wit's end. She didn't want to hit him or kick him out, so she thought it was better to let Lao Yu handle it.

Old Yu shook his head at this, "This is not my responsibility, you have to handle it yourself."

Bronya rolled her eyes. Why was she being put in charge again? She was exasperated... Fine, maybe it's better to be more direct...

“Okay, you want 100 million? Fine. I can even give each of the five of you here 100 million as compensation. I don’t need that little bit of money.”

As soon as Bronya finished speaking, the boy in front of her showed a envious expression, and his gaze towards Bronya was also somewhat aggressive. The other four people reacted very differently; they were somewhat afraid... Compared to the unruly and fearless boy in front of them, they had clearly sensed something.

Bronya narrowed her eyes. Good heavens, are they starting to have designs on her? Are all young people these days so arrogant?

"But you need to know who you are negotiating with, whether you have the right to negotiate, and whether the country has really wronged you in any way."

"These are the confidentiality agreement and the voluntary agreement you signed back then."

Bronya took out the voluntary contract she had prepared beforehand from her space. "These five are the contracts you signed. They have your names written in your own handwriting and your thumbprints on them."

"You each also have your own contract, which states that it's based on the principle of voluntariness. Because you voluntarily participated in this selection process, we will compensate each of you."

Bronya's tone gradually became displeased, because she was now genuinely angry.

Chapter 175: A Tough Stance

"What...what do you want to do? Believe me or not, I'll really report you! I'll get the government to investigate you, and you'll all be laid off and thrown in jail!"

Bronya scoffed, "I'm sorry, but if you think you can put a major general in jail, you're welcome to try."

Upon hearing this, the five were instantly shocked. Old Yu narrowed his eyes. Intimidation? It was indeed a good move, but it wasn't enough.

"So what if you're a junior...junior...major general? You're also a citizen of China, and you must abide by the laws of China. If you don't abide by the laws, even a general will end up in jail!"

"That's right, but I have always abided by the laws of China and have never violated them. According to the contract, when you withdraw from or fail to leave this program, we will compensate you in stages."

“The detailed compensation for each stage is written out above, and it is also in your contract. For you, those who are leaving in the final stage, the compensation is 10 yuan, and you will also be given the opportunity to go back to university or a stable job in a state-owned enterprise as compensation.”

Bronya slammed the contract on the table. "These are the stipulations in the contract, this is your compensation, and I can also tell you clearly that you can choose whichever university you want, but whether you can pass the interview for that university is up to you."

"However, because of our existence, most universities will allow you to enter the college and study again without taking the exam. As for jobs, we will arrange a suitable and decent stable job for you within the Alahato Company. Even if you are not capable enough, the company will train you slowly. As long as you are not an incompetent good-for-nothing who just drifts through life, the company will keep you."

"If you demand 100 million, fine, 100 million in compensation. But we will withdraw all the requirements in the contract. In other words, you can only leave with this 100 million."

Bronya had barely finished speaking when a girl asked, "Is Alahato Corporation...that...technology company? The one that recently acquired miHoYo, the first state-owned game company?"

Bronya laughed and said, "Yes, but let me correct you. Alahato Corporation has never been a game company. It is a technology research and development company. It's just that their first technological research and development achievement was released in the form of a game."

The girl was silent for a moment, then, under the gaze of the other four, she resolutely said, "I understand! I hope to join Alahato Corporation. I used to major in fine arts, is that okay?"

Bronya nodded. "Well then, let me introduce myself. I'm Bronya Zaychek, the president of the Arahatto Corporation, and also a major general in the Shenzhou Army. I'm glad you made the right choice, kid."

"You dare leave! If you dare take this path today, you just wait until you get out, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

The girl had just made her decision when the boy who had been instigating the trouble yelled at her. Bronya rubbed her temples, annoyed... This guy. She couldn't understand why there were people in the world who were so clueless about their surroundings and circumstances.

Where did he get the audacity to threaten a subordinate in front of a major general who is also the company president?

Bronya waved her hand. "Take this guy away. We'll talk to him alone later."

Two soldiers stepped forward and forcibly dragged the boy away. Only after he left did the room return to silence. At this moment, the girl, who had just made her decision, asked in confusion, "I remember...aren't soldiers in China not allowed to engage in business?"

Bronya blinked. "I'm not a businessman, I'm a company president. Does a company president count as a businessman?"

The girl was speechless. Old Yu next to her laughed loudly and said, "Hahaha! Don't look at her. She's an exception. Because of some very special reasons, she can maintain this dual identity. Without this special reason, she wouldn't even be able to stand here."

"Alright, kids, make your real choices. We respect your choices, but we reject unreasonable demands and greedy requests. This is also what I want to tell you: know when to stop. Better things are always in the future, not in front of you."

"Of course, I'm not telling you to go for the future. To go for the future, you need to have enough capital."

Old Yu joked about his words, and then the four of them made their choices. Bronya also learned from the four that the reason they listened to the boy was that the two girls were forced to listen because he had something on them, so they had no choice but to obey.

The three boys initially thought this guy was quite loyal and a brother, but later they found it impossible to break free.

After resolving the issue of whether these four people would stay or leave, Bronya and Lao Yu went to the room where the troublemaker was. This time, Bronya didn't want to argue anymore and directly slammed the two contracts in her hand in front of him. "You have two choices now. First, take what you deserve according to the first contract, and we'll send you away."

"The second option is to take your million and leave, understand?"

"You have no other choice. You've exhausted all my patience. I don't want to waste any more words with you."

"Now, choose!"

Bronya had already made up her mind. If this guy wanted revenge, then let him come. And he had to direct his hatred towards her at her, not at the country. Otherwise, Bronya couldn't guarantee what outrageous things a Chinese person might do if he hated his own country.

Therefore, shifting the target of hatred will make it easier to deal with later.

Despite Bronya's tough stance, the boy remained unsatisfied, believing that Bronya and the others hadn't given him the price he'd paid. To put it bluntly, he wanted more, and more than just 100 million.

In the end, even Lao Yu lost his patience and left with Bronya. Once he confirmed it, he couldn't leave. He wanted to see if Bronya would continue to waste her time or stay here and see how long she could hold out.

"I just don't understand, how could such a scoundrel exist among the children of our land?"

On the way back, Lao Yu was still angrily complaining. Bronya sighed and said, "Alright, Chief, this isn't worth your complaining. Let's focus on Seele's situation."

"After all, I'm quite curious about what kind of power she'll gain after becoming the second contractor."

Chapter 176: The Awakened

"The final negotiations in the United States have concluded, and President Morgan has provided us with a private video message. We have ensured the security of the message, and it can be viewed at any time."

Su Mengyao nodded, somewhat surprised. She had originally thought that Morgan would abandon China, the Soviet Union, and the European Union and go it alone, but she didn't expect him to send a message.

"What are you doing standing so far away? Come and see for yourself."

At this moment, Su Mengyao noticed Bronya standing far away, lost in thought. So she called out to her, and Bronya blinked, walked to Su Mengyao's side, and asked, "Little Su Su, what do you plan to do when you face these invaders from another world?"

"First, we need to establish a comprehensive early warning system. We must ensure that they are detected and located immediately whenever they appear on any land in China. Then, we will organize a special team to deal with these enemies from other worlds, and you and Seele will be the leaders of the team."

Bronya's expression froze for a moment, and Su Mengyao continued, "I will hand over the company's affairs to others to manage. You can rest assured to handle things here."

"I require you and Seele to form a team specifically to deal with these special intruders, and to be able to react and handle them quickly."

"As for funds and resources, I will give you as much as you need. This is related to China's initiative in the future war against the invaders from another world. Do you understand?"

Bronya nodded seriously. It seemed that she would have to fully dedicate herself to her work for the next period of time.

Su Mengyao turned her head and said, "Let's start playing it. Let me see what that old man Morgan sent me."

The staff member next to him nodded and pressed the play button. The image was presented to everyone in the form of a holographic projection. Morgan seemed to be sitting in a white room, with a hint of guilt on his face.

"Your Highness Su, I am glad if you can open this video message. Before I begin, I would like to apologize to you and to China."

Morgan's expression was complicated. He sighed and continued, "American politics has begun to slip out of my control. Powerful capitalists, wealthy businessmen, even the American military and the people are increasingly rejecting the alliance between China and the Soviet Union. I don't know when this trend started, but I have tried... I have tried my best to correct it."

"But I failed... I had a premonition that I would be next to be shut down."

"I have always hoped that they can realize that this is an era of cooperation and win-win results. Exclusion and confrontation are forces that go against the development of this era and lead us backward."

"But I can no longer stop this force from continuing to develop within the United States."

Morgan paused. "I recorded this message twice, one for you and one for Elliott. I hope you are prepared. Soon, I will be ousted from this position, and at that time, I will be completely powerless to help this country."

"...Finally, I hope that the Chinese mainland and the Soviet Union can use facts to give this corrupt country a wake-up call, and make these people who are indulging in their dreams wake up."

The video message ended, and Bronya subconsciously looked at Su Mengyao. Su Mengyao sighed, "Morgan was a good president, but unfortunately, the businessmen and capitalists under him didn't think so..."

"The anti-Chinese Soviet stance in the United States and Europe has been established for a long time. It is truly remarkable that a president who has consistently promoted cooperation with the Chinese Soviet Union has been able to achieve this."

"Alright, although it's a bit of a pity, we're too lazy to confront the United States right now."

Su Mengyao turned around, "Dr. Ji Chengtian."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"After a while, Shenzhou will take the initiative to initiate a covert technical exchange with the Soviet Union. The main content of the exchange will be the technology brought by the contractors. Remember, while giving it away, keep some of it and do not reveal all of our bottom lines."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."

Ji Chengtian understood, of course, that while opening up technical exchanges would be a good thing, it would also allow the Soviet Union to figure out China's bottom line and capabilities. Now is an era of cooperation and win-win, but that does not mean that cooperation requires throwing away one's last shred of resources as bargaining chips.

"General Yu."

"His Majesty."

Old Yu bowed slightly, and Su Mengyao's youthful face showed seriousness. "Your task is quite important. From now on, you will work with the generals of the other three military regions to develop a brand-new training method, and put all the new military technologies that have been researched into the exercises. You must ensure that the soldiers can develop several effective combat methods before the enemy invades."

"Furthermore, all the research and development achievements of powered armor, such as police powered armor and school powered armor platforms, will be promoted. The military will be responsible for this, and the manufacturing company will be Alahato Corporation. Any company or individual is strictly prohibited from getting involved in the production and research and development of this area."

"Understood, Your Majesty."

Finally, Su Mengyao looked at Bronya, "Bronya, your task is the same as I said before. You need to train Seele while preparing for your next mission. If possible... get your partner involved as well. She is now also a Shenzhou person, so it is necessary for her, who possesses power, to contribute."