In the hotel room.
After dealing with the Phantom's follow-up issues, Dave sat in the living room with Sophia and looked at Xiao Zheng in disbelief: "Have you reached an agreement with General Hill?"
Xiao Zheng glanced sideways at the two of them and said dissatisfied: "Why, you don't believe what I said? Do you think I'm bragging?"
Dave hurriedly shook his head and listened with a straight face: "I unconditionally believe in the president."
Sophia said with a faint smile: "General Hill has always advocated suppressing the Skeleton Army. He simply hates the Skeleton Army. How can he cooperate with you?"
"Simple." Xiao Zheng picked up the coffee and took a sip. "It is precisely because he hates the Skeleton Legion that he hopes to ease the relationship with us. Since we can't defeat it, we can only offer cooperation."
"How to cooperate?" Dave said half-jokingly and half-seriously. "You won't drag us to the battlefield to capture cities and territory for them, right?"
Xiao Zheng glared at Dave: "Stop your ridiculous sense of humor!"
Dave quickly shut his mouth, not daring to speak.
Xiao Zheng opened the coffee table drawer, took out some confidential information, threw it to Dave and said, "Read it yourself."
Dave opened the information and glanced at it for a few times, and immediately said with joy, "These are all high-reward tasks." After a brief pause, he looked at Xiao Zheng with a confused look. "President. General Hill has always advocated destroying us. How could he suddenly be so kind to provide us with a mission?"
Isn't this just raising tigers to create trouble
Not to mention him, even Sofia was quite confused. Where did this Xiao Zheng come from with such great ability? Not only did he turn his feud with General Hill into friendship, but he also took over several big businesses from him. It's really incredible.
"Didn't you explain it just now? General Hill thinks he can't defeat us, so he's trying to win over us and show his sincerity." Xiao Zheng explained impatiently. "Anyway, don't make trouble in South Africa in the future. Even if you have to carry out a mission, don't make a big show of it. Isn't it good for everyone to coexist peacefully and benefit from each other?"
Dave nodded and said: "The Skeleton Army no longer exists. There is only one mercenary association now. Everything must be done according to the rules. Naturally, we will not be as impulsive as before. Furthermore, the purpose of our mercenary association is to make money, not to cause trouble. . There is even less reason to have friction with the military."
"It's best if you think so." Xiao Zheng nodded and then said. "Take these tasks and analyze them carefully. Then hand them over to reliable subordinates. This is the first battle of our mercenary association. We must fight beautifully and show our signature."
"No problem!" Dave said, rubbing his hands. "Our Skeleton-Mercenary Association currently has 500 official members. Miss Sophia and I have recorded it in the past few days. After branches in various regions have established channels, the number of members will increase."
"The quality must be guaranteed in the early stage." Xiao Zheng reminded. "The reason why the Skeleton Army collapsed overnight was because there were too many people and mixed opinions. Dave, we must learn from this lesson. Don't let all the cats and dogs get involved. It will ruin our reputation."
"Yeah. The president taught me a lesson." Dave said with deep understanding. "I will carefully select the membership list and quickly form a review team. Plan the mercenary levels as soon as possible."
"The giant cannon and the monkey will stay to help you. One of them is good at martial arts and the other is good at marksmanship. They can provide you with professional advice." Xiao Zheng said.
"Thank you, President!" Dave said thankfully. "Actually, I've always wanted to ask you for someone..."
"Go about your business." Xiao Zheng waved his hand and said. "I've finished my work here, and I should be returning to China in two days. You should hurry up and prepare the structure of the association, and try to get on the right track within half a year."
"Yes, President." Dave stood up and left the room.
Sophia looked at Xiao Zheng carefully for a while and said in surprise: "Azheng. I didn't expect you to get the first business for the Mercenary Association so quickly. You are worthy of being a shopping mall elite and the founder of Phantom."
Xiao Zheng took a sip of coffee, rolled his eyes and said, "Stop teasing me."
"I mean it sincerely," Sofia said sincerely. "I thought it would take at least a year or two for the Mercenary Association to officially get on the right track and enter the era of profitability. But looking at your attitude, it seems that it won't take more than a few months to make the first pot of gold."
Xiao Zheng said seriously: "Do you think I put so much effort into this mercenary association just for my ideals? I'm crazy if I don't make money?"
"—" Sophia stared at Xiao Zheng with a half-smile, biting her lip and said. "I realize you are obsessed with money now."
"It's hard to move without money." Xiao Zheng said with emotion. "I used to work as a small security guard, and with three to five thousand a month, I could live a healthy life in the metropolis of Mingzhu. Now even if I make three to five million a month, it still feels like it's not enough."
"This is the wonderful law that the richer you are, the stingier you are." Sophia smiled. "Like our famous American movie line: With great power comes great responsibility. The more you earn, the more places you can spend your money. Naturally, you will become more and more budget-conscious."
"So we have to work hard to make money." Xiao Zheng said plausibly.
Those in power can use their power to make money. And rich people can also spend money to buy rights. Especially the super chaebol at the top of the pyramid. Even more capable of covering the sky with one hand. Although the situation at home and abroad is different. But let me ask you, at the end of the 20th century, there were often news about wealthy people being 'knocked down'. What now
Already extinct!
Because the social structure has changed. Because they once crossed the river by feeling for the stones, a group of lucky people known as "the first to get rich" have occupied most of society's resources. They have money and power. Some people even suggested that China now only has the skin of socialism. It is a heart-wrenching statement that seems to be on the road of capitalism.
Regardless of the veracity of these remarks, the social phenomenon of inseparation of money and power has already reached a consensus among ordinary people.
Sophia stared at Xiao Zheng intently, a slight smile appeared on her delicate and mysterious face.
She was not surprised by Xiao Zheng's change. On the contrary, she had long known that Xiao Zheng would take this path. You will understand the minutiae of this.
Working hard to make money does not mean being greedy for money. The prerequisite for working hard to make money is struggle and hard work, which are essential qualities for a mature and successful man.
"Azheng. You have finally matured." Sophia said meaningfully. "You'll be on your way to success in no time."
Xiao Zheng glanced at Sophia: "Envy my immeasurable future?"
"Not envious." Sophia smiled. "But happy for you."
"Hypocritical!" Xiao Zheng said seriously. "I clearly see desire in your eyes."
"That's hunger, that's desire." Sophia entangled Xiao Zheng and played a friendly match before leaving.