Arknights, but the family has fallen again

It doesn’t have to be Longmen.

"Um……"

Wei Yanwu put down his pipe, his eyes flashing with curiosity that Otto himself could hardly detect.

Why don’t you thank Ghost Shark quickly?

The days of being "neighbors" have been long, and Wei Yanwu has his source of information in Qiecheng.

Wei Yanwu even noticed that the natural disaster investigation report suggested that the riots in Checheng had other causes.

At best, there is no real evidence.

But Longmen didn't need any real evidence to guard against a surprise attack. The fact that Wei Yanwu smelled something was enough to serve as evidence.

What's more, this report is far from being solid evidence.

This was exactly the reason why Wei Yanwu scolded Chen Huijie just now.

However, this is also where his curiosity about Rhodes Island lies.

This is a society where individual strength varies greatly. The speed at which the Rhodes Island main ship reaches Longmen may not be as fast as that of many masters who can travel back and forth on foot.

Two days was enough time for Wei Yanwu's spies to reconnect with him. Rhodes Island's impressive performance in Chernobog was also quite remarkable.

Although Wei Yanwu's spies could only give him some vague, second-hand information on this point...

But, you call this a pharmaceutical company?

However, Otto's efforts to distance himself from the matter instead created a subtle sense of wanting to refuse but also wanting to accept.

At the moment when there was no strong vigilance or resistance due to Edward's relics, Wei Yanwu did not aggressively point out the fact that "Rhodes Island had military operations in Che City".

On the contrary, he had plans for Rhodes Island itself.

As the saying goes, only those who dislike goods are the buyers.

He deliberately pointed out the problem, "You claim that your land-based ship is a civilian vessel, but without any concrete evidence, I'm afraid it's impossible to allow you to dock."

"The security situation in the wilderness isn't good enough to allow a completely civilian ship to sail safely," Ott replied. "It's equipped with some necessary weapons and equipment, and we've hired the necessary security personnel."

"But we are quite certain that the aforementioned weapons and equipment are still within the permissible limits of Longmen."

The words "wilderness security"—those two words put together made for a brilliant joke. This wasn't something that needed explaining to the locals, but when Ott spoke of it, it sounded like a deadpan comedian.

Wei Yanwu almost laughed out loud on the spot.

He was quite good at holding back his laughter, and one would have to use the eyes of a ghost shark to notice the clues, but Chen Huijie turned his head away in a disgraceful manner, so as not to let outsiders see his smile.

"Mr. Ou is truly humorous." Wei Yanwu cleared his throat twice, "Then I might as well speak frankly."

"Allowing a land-based ship to dock permanently is equivalent to granting you a trade charter for no reason. Although I am the Governor of Longmen, this act of accepting rewards without any merit will inevitably resent the local merchants of Longmen, and in turn have a negative impact on Longmen's business environment..."

However, it is also equivalent to introducing a completely new trade route.

"I'm afraid Rhodes Island needs to do something for Longmen before I can give an explanation to the others."

Wei Yanwu was a politician, a qualified politician. To outsiders like Otto and Rhodes Island, this was almost synonymous with being vulgar, shameless, insidious, cunning, and fickle.

His integrity and commitment are only shown to those who are worthy.

In future contacts, he might choose to show goodwill to Rhodes Island, but he spoke out now, just following his politician's instinct and trying to gain control.

Chen Huijie's expression was a little strange.

The ghost shark's eyes were still trying to capture Wei Yanwu's facial expression.

But Ott himself was paying attention to Lao Chen.

She hated Wei Yanwu's behavior...why?

Foreign troops?

Because of Chen Huijie's infection problem, Wei Yanwu has some expectations for Rhodes Island's medical business, but at the moment, he probably wants Rhodes Island's military capabilities more.

Yes... Mercenaries have a thousand faults and are not good in many ways, but using money to buy manpower can cover up all its shortcomings.

As a commercial city-state and gateway city of Da Yan, Longmen's only military force was, by definition, the Imperial Guard, which functioned more like a "police force." As for those non-existent military forces... Wei Yanwu was reluctant to use them unless absolutely necessary.

At the moment, he still holds the greed to get away with it unscathed.

It is indeed a dragon.

At this time, a medical company that didn't want to get involved in politics but had considerable military power suddenly passed by...

In Lao Wei's eyes, what is a pillow for a man who is asleep? This is a pillow for a man who is asleep - if this company is not idle and wants his sworn brother's relics.

As a member of the Imperial Guard, Chen Huijie felt somewhat uncomfortable with the practice of hiring foreign troops to interfere in internal affairs.

Ott pretended, "I'll state in advance that Rhodes Island is a pharmaceutical company. We have neither the ability nor the intention to get involved in the politics of other countries."

Wei Yanwu smiled with great satisfaction and said, "Hahaha, Mr. Ou, you're worrying too much. I just hope that Rhodes Island can participate in the identification of infected people after the natural disaster."

Natural disasters and infections following natural disasters.

These words alone have nothing to do with politics.

"Mr. Wei, are you saying that you wish to sign a contract with Rhodes Island and hire them to apprehend the infected?"

"...If Mr. Ou insists on putting it that way, yes."

"So what happens to them after they're arrested?"

Chapter 46: Kashena, do you have any pig?

"The probability of Originium infection presenting acute symptoms after a natural disaster is much higher." Wei Yanwu answered the question irrelevantly.

"You mean, isolate them, and then let the acutely infected ones burst. After all the acutely infected ones die, expel the rest of the infected?"

Wei Yanwu didn't comment, but said, "There is still some living space outside Longmen."

"That's definitely better than most of what we've seen in Rhode Island."

Ott said, "Rhodes Island specializes in Originium disease. Our technology for identifying infected individuals is indeed more accurate and faster than the equipment purchased by Lungmen."

In the eyes of the ghost shark, there was a hint of astonishment in Wei Yanwu's brows.

He heard that there was a "but" after this sentence.

Sure enough, what came out of Otto's mouth was an almost categorical rejection.

"But, Rhodes Island's philosophy is..."

"Uphold the right to humanitarian assistance, remaining neutral and impartial, without regard to race, religion, belief or political affiliation. Provide assistance to people in need and victims of natural disasters, man-made calamities and armed conflicts."

Otto's tone when he read the lines was as cold as before, and there was no sign that he had put any enthusiasm into it.

"Excuse me, Mr. Ou, but this tone... it seems too high. Besides, aren't you a pharmaceutical company specializing in Originium disease?"

For Terra now, this idea is indeed too unrealistic.

But with Originium, something that is literally fed by their ancestors, their society will soon enter the stage of "lust and desire when well fed and clothed".

This "soon" is measured by history. Normally it would take about... two hundred years?

"War, famine, plague, massacre, oppression, slavery... Of the many difficulties this concept faces, Originium disease is the easiest to solve. Therefore, we chose to start with Originium disease." Otto said seriously, "We tend to be down-to-earth."

“…” There was silence at first, and then Wei Yanwu suddenly burst into laughter: “Haha! Ha! Haha!”

This time, he meant it.

"That's very interesting, Mr. Ou! You're right," Wei Yanwu said. "Compared to your ideas, Originium disease is indeed the simplest part."

He couldn't help laughing again. "Down to earth, haha! Dr. Ott, you... Rhodes Island is such an interesting organization."

I don't know which part I'm laughing at.

Is it the absurd philosophy of Rhodes Island? Or is it this even more absurd land?

After a while, he narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "I'm starting to become interested in your medical technology."

Otto confirmed it with the ghost shark's eyes and it was real.

"Since Rhodes Island has no interest in identifying infected individuals... let's talk about something else. Huijie, pour some tea."

……

After leaving, in the corridor, Chen Huijie couldn't help but say, "What a pity."

Rhodes Island only signed some mediocre business agreements with Lungmen, and the berthing of land ships was also subject to certain restrictions - just like Otto's plan.

She developed a respect for Rhodes Island's foolish ideas and truly foolish rejection. But on the other hand, if Otto hadn't foolishly rejected Wei Yanwu's contract, would her respect have turned into pity?

"It's nothing to be ashamed of, Superintendent Chen." Ott said calmly, "It's a good thing that Commander Wei is interested in our medical technology."

"..." Chen Huijie abruptly changed the subject: "I believe your staff, they should have prepared a place for you to stay, right? Do you want me to help take you there?"

After Wei Yanwu's short-term demands for Rhodes Island were rejected outright, he turned to long-term demands and sought medical technology support from Rhodes Island.

On the one hand, he was confident that he could force Rhodes Island to the defense line he wanted, so it would be okay to let Otto go for the time being; on the other hand... his successor, Chen Huijie, was infected.

"I'll contact them."

Huang quickly sent the address through the terminal.

It's somewhere in the outer ring of Longmen.

In other words, a slum.

Chen Huijie's expression was gloomy, and he said, "It just so happens that after I send you there, I still have to go on patrol."

In the Guard Bureau, Chen Huijie is almost the only one whose patrol route contains slums.

"Excuse me, Superintendent Chen."

at the same time.

"Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals..." Wei Yanwu stood up and took a deep puff of his pipe.

Then a long stream of white smoke slowly came out.

"You should smoke less too." Another dragon in a kimono walked out from behind the screen.

This is Wei Yanwu’s wife, Lady Wen Yue from the East Country.

"When did you come?"

"I've been here since Xiao Chen came in."

"What does it feel like?"

"That nun is a little weird."

Wei Yanwu chuckled and said, "I'm talking about Dr. Ott."

"Don't ask me about politics."

"What do you think of him?"

Madam Wenyue replied, "He speaks coldly, but he is very serious. He is just as serious about what you laugh at."

"I think he doesn't care, doesn't care at all."

"Oh?"

Wei Yanwu explained, "You haven't been involved in politics for many years, and there's a screen between you and him. You can only hear his words but not see his actions, so naturally there will be some deviation."

Lao Wei took another puff, his mouth widening. “But my nose is still sensitive. I can smell the blood on him.”

"Didn't you say action? Why are you pulling your nose again? Also, why are you still smoking?" Madam Wen Yue reached out and snatched Lao Wei's pipe.

"No, no, no, don't take it!"

"Um!?"

"I, I, I'm quitting smoking this month! Don't take it away!"

Old Wei, who had finally secured his right to smoke, continued, "This Otto, when he spoke, there was an inherent arrogance, and even more..."