Li Qingcheng was stunned for a moment, although the feeling Xu Le gave her before was very different from that in previous years.
But he is still very reserved, but now...
"Hello, Mr. Congressman."
Before Li Qingcheng could speak, Wang Man on the side bowed proactively and said with a smile.
"Wang Man, you..." Li Qingcheng felt that she couldn't adapt to this rapid change. For a moment, she didn't know what to say. But after a few seconds, she also said:
"Hello, Mr. Congressman."
Xu Le laughed at this time:
"Haha, just kidding, don't take it seriously."
"Now that you have become a member of parliament, of course I have to congratulate you, Brother Xu Le."
Wang Man was smiling widely. Compared to her natural and generous attitude, Li Qingcheng next to her seemed much more awkward.
Xu Le blinked and pointed to the table beside him:
"Have you eaten yet?"
"Not yet."
"If you haven't eaten yet, let's eat something together. I don't have anything to do anyway."
"Brother Xu Le just became a councillor. He should be very busy right now. How come he has the leisure to come here for breakfast?"
Although she said it politely, Wang Man still took the initiative to put down her small leather bag, then pulled out a chair and sat down.
Li Qingcheng was a little at a loss, but when she saw Wang Man sitting down, she sat down too.
Before Xu Le ordered, Wang Man pointed to the most expensive breakfast and said:
“I want to eat this.”
Xu Le tilted his head and took a look. It was 18 yuan. It was rare to see breakfast sold at such an expensive price. It was truly the consumption level of the upper class.
"Okay, what would you like to eat, Li Zhifa?"
"Uh, I'm fine with whatever I want."
After ordering breakfast, the atmosphere among the three fell silent again. Li Qingcheng was too embarrassed to speak, while Wang Man just focused on eating, and it seemed like he had a good appetite.
Xu Le hardly ate, just looked at the two of them.
Wang Man, who had already completed the clearing operation, raised his head, looked at the plate in front of Xu Le and asked:
"Why, Brother Xu Le doesn't like to eat?"
"Oh, no, I'm just not that hungry."
"If you don't want to eat it, can I eat it?"
Wang Man's words startled Li Qingcheng, and she quickly poked him under the table:
"Wang Man, what are you doing?"
"I'm eating, what's wrong? It's shameful to waste food."
"Don't you want to lose weight?"
"But only when you are full can you have the energy to lose weight."
Listening to Wang Man's matter-of-fact words, Li Qingcheng didn't know what to say. He just felt that Wang Man seemed to have become very unreliable.
However, Xu Le didn't have any objections. He pushed the plate forward:
"I just took two bites. If you don't mind, of course it's fine with me."
"Oh, how could I mind you." Wang Man said nonchalantly.
Then he took the plate and continued eating.
Xu Le had sharp observation skills, so he naturally knew that there was definitely something wrong with Wang Man’s appetite at the moment.
This 18-yuan set meal is very large in size. Normally speaking, it would be impossible for a girl like her who is not a warrior to finish it.
But now it seems that this second package is not stressful for her.
"I heard that you didn't continue to work in the art troupe. Are you not going to pursue your dream?"
“If a person has no dreams, what is the difference between him and a salted fish?”
"So..." Xu Le asked doubtfully.
"Of course we have to pursue our dreams, but people's dreams can change. My dreams were too small before, so I want to change to bigger ones."
Xu Le nodded when he heard this. After thinking for a while, he slowly took out the black stick.
But before he could activate the black stick, Wang Man stepped on Xu Le's foot.
Xu Le paused, stopped what he was doing, and then said:
"I am also preparing to believe in the Holy Light recently."
Hearing Xu Le say this, Wang Man burst out laughing.
"It's light, not holy light. Light is just a manifestation of energy. There's no need to associate it with the word sacred."
"Is that so? I always thought that light was something sacred."
"Whether it is sacred or not depends on the user."
The conversation between Xu Le and Wang Man was a bit confusing, at least Li Qingcheng on the side couldn't understand it at all.
"Wang Man, what are you talking about?"
"Nothing, just a little chat about sectarian issues."
"Is it about the sect? Light? I heard that there is an Illuminati in the Lighthouse. The light you are talking about is not that, right?"
After Li Qingcheng asked, Xu Le narrowed his eyes slightly, and then suddenly said:
"Yes, we were just talking about the Illuminati. Wang Man knows much more about this than I do."
Wang Man also smiled:
"I only know a few superficial things."
"No, no, no, the wise come first. How can this be considered shallow? If you don't understand something, you just don't understand it. If you pretend to understand it at this time, you will make some jokes.
Oh, by the way, Wang Man, you are no longer working in the art troupe. Will you have other things to do next?"
Xu Le suddenly changed the topic, which surprised Wang Man:
"I do have some things to do. I need to find something, but I don't think it can be done in a hurry. What's the matter?"
Xu Le probably knew what she was looking for. There was only half of the Lightcast Heart, and Wang Man should have known that he had taken the left ventricle, so she needed to find the right ventricle, but...
“Well, after becoming a councillor, I needed to travel to other city-states for a friendly visit, and I happened to choose the Lighthouse.
The lighthouse is the place known as the origin of light, not to mention the existence of the Illuminati.
I thought that after reaching the lighthouse, I might be closer to the light. Touching the light up close is really a desirable thing.
So I wanted to invite Wang Man to go to the lighthouse to see if there is a chance to touch what we are pursuing. "
Li Qingcheng felt that Xu Le's invitation was strange, but Wang Man next to her was more touched.
She really didn't expect Xu Le to invite her like this, but if she went to the lighthouse...
Are the things on top of the tower the same as the world in my dreams
But if we go to the lighthouse, who should be responsible for finding the Light-Forged Right Ventricle in Zion
"This matter is of great importance. I may need to think about it. Sorry, Brother Xu Le, I'm afraid I can't answer you right away."
"It's okay, you can contact me before we leave."
"Okay, in that case, I'll leave first. I'll give you an answer as soon as possible."
"Well, bye."
Wang Man got up and left without even eating. When Li Qingcheng saw Wang Man leave, he also nodded to Xu Le, got up and left.
After the two men left, Wang Qingcai came out happily.
"Mr. Congressman."
"Okay, sit down."
"Okay."
Wang Qing had actually arrived a long time ago, but he was very sensible and knew not to disturb Xu Le when he was chatting with others.
So he didn't come out until Xu Le finished the conversation.
"Councilor Xu Le."
"Don't make it so much trouble, just call Xu Le." Xu Le waved his hand. It was fine to satisfy his desire, but there was no need to keep calling him the congressman.
"Okay, Senator, here is the contract I drafted, please review it..."
Wang Qing kept a low profile. He was well aware of Xu Le's strengths, as well as his own weaknesses.
Although he naturally became the heir to the family after Wang Xi's death, there were too many people coveting his family business.
Without Wang Xi's network of influence, he, who had not developed any power in more than 20 years, could not support such a family, so he had to stand on Xu Le's side.
Wang Qing is very smart. He knows that standing on Xu Le's side is not just standing on the side of power, but also standing on the side of the future.
Xu Le's ancient sound multi-technology core represents progress.
You will never go wrong if you stand on Xu Le's side.
Wang Qing took out the materials, and Xu Le didn't hesitate to start looking through them. However, when he saw that Wang Qing actually gave him 10% of the family shares, he frowned instantly.
10% family shares, is that a lot
Considering that even Moren couldn't easily touch the Wang family, it must be a lot.
But does Xu Le need to care about this 10%
Absolutely not necessary.
Xu Le knew very well that many people valued interests. In fact, he himself also valued interests very much, but this huge 10% was too much for him now.
There are too few... so few that there is no need to fight for it.
He is now Senator Xu Le, the owner of the Guyinduo Technology Furnace, and the creator of the energy core.
It can be said that as long as he keeps distributing soap every day, his wealth will reach a level that cannot be estimated by the world.
10% may have been an astronomical figure for Xu Le in the past, but he no longer needs it now.
He just needs to maintain the purity of himself and his personality.
A character who immerses himself in research, ignores worldly affairs, and devotes himself to Zion.
As for the profits from selling soap, didn't he earn that
"There's no need to give me these shares." Xu Le pushed the materials back.
But when he refused, Wang Qing instantly became anxious.
"No, if I don't hold your legs tightly, I'm afraid I won't live to see the next Red Moon."
"Why? Isn't Wang Xi dead? You didn't take over his power?"
“They say I’m taking over, but I’m just a scoundrel, and everyone thinks I’m a scoundrel. How could they willingly listen to my orders
I need to find a really thick thigh now, Mr. Congressman, if you think that's not enough..."
Xu Le waved his hands quickly. He already understood Wang Qing's situation:
"You need a backer, right?"
"Yes, I need a backer."
"Then invest this money in Zion Progressors."
“Zion Progressives does not accept investment…”
Xu Le was stunned for a moment, then he understood the reason. Zion Progressive is a pure development research institution and should not accept additional investment.
If too much additional investment is accepted, it will inevitably become profit-oriented.
"Well, you can donate, set up a fund or something, and donate unconditionally."
"Is this okay?"
"Well, I'll ask Uncle Li to publish a thank-you letter for you."
Wang Qing hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded.
It sounds ridiculous to exchange 10% of the family shares for a thank-you letter, but if he can get the care of Zion Progressors, it will definitely be suitable for him personally.
"Okay, I'll prepare it when I get back. Is there anything else you want to tell the congressman?"
"Free up an airship research and development plant for us, and give me half of your skilled engineers. The salaries and bonuses will be paid by Zion Progressors.
Just let them cooperate with our technicians to conduct research on some new flying devices."
Fully open the technical factory and give engineering personnel...
Each and every one of them was a life-threatening condition, but Wang Qing didn't hesitate at all and agreed immediately:
"Okay, these are just small things, is there anything else?"
"Sponsor an airship to the lighthouse. Come to think of it... I haven't ridden an airship in a long time."
There was a flash of reminiscence in Xu Le's eyes, and it was unclear whether he was reminiscing about the airship or the things that happened at the lighthouse.
…
Two days later, Xu Le and his team arrived at the Zion Parliament Building.
Along with him are four other new MPs.
Arriving at the parliament hall, Xu Le saw a round table.
This is Zion’s round table parliament. The five members who had not been re-elected stood up and applauded Xu Le and others.
And Xu Le also came to the round table.
On the table were the MP's dress, uniform, official seal, and a very simple MP's armband.
These things are not very luxurious. Although Zion is very rich, as a member of parliament, they no longer need to use money to show their status.
“Congratulations to the four people who have become Zion’s roundtable councillors. I hope you can contribute to the construction and development of Zion in the future.”
"Sure." Xu Le nodded, put on the councillor's armband, put on the councillor's jacket, and then sat down.
"Now, the Zion Roundtable officially begins. The first topic we will discuss is the friendly visit after the election..."
Perhaps he is not familiar with it yet, or perhaps he has not yet experienced this final test.
The meeting was not very fruitful and was basically focused on the friendly visits of the new MPs.
Except for the elderly Ms. Mai, the other three councillors need to go to the Lighthouse, Tianrui Lifeng, and the Red Moon Temple respectively.
Xu Le had already chosen the lighthouse, so there was no competition at all.
The Lighthouse is not a good place. There is no money or profit. Because its political system is somewhat similar to that of Zion, not many people like to go there.
Xu Le was willing to take the initiative to go to the lighthouse, so naturally others had no objection.
"In that case, Councillor Xu Le will go to the lighthouse to complete this friendly exchange visit."
"good."
Xu Le was neither humble nor arrogant. He had none of the timidity of a new congressman, nor the dullness of a researcher.
This made the other parliamentarians confused for a moment as to whether Xu Le's true character was the same as the previous rumors.
"Then we wish Councillor Xu Le every success."
"Thanks."
…
Returning to the furnace, Xu Le was the first to arrive at the core room of the furnace, without even having time to change his clothes.
Because he had obtained too much soap before, Yan Luo is still piling up soap here.
Although it didn't say it explicitly, Xu Le knew that it enjoyed this job.
Being close to the tree and the ancient sound energy is the most comfortable thing for a monster from the Yellow Springs system.
"What's up?"
"Yes, I need to go out for a while."
"long time?"
Xu Le thought about it. The so-called friendly exchange interview did not have a specific time limit, but he personally felt that the time should be slightly controlled.
"I'll try to get back before the next Red Moon Calamity."
Hearing Xu Le say this, Yan Luo was also stunned. He originally thought that Xu Le would only be away for 3-5 days, but he didn't expect it to take so long.
"What on earth are you going to do?"
"I'm going back to the lighthouse to catch up on some unfinished business and check on the lighthouse's situation..."
Xu Le looked down at his left ventricle, which was still losing energy.
After such a long time, the left ventricle finally underwent a little change, becoming a little drier than before, but this is still very surprising.
It is hard to imagine how powerful the complete Son of Gu Yinduo can be.
Yan Luo pondered for a while:
"You're going to be away for so long, what are we going to do here?"
"The Zion Council will increase the protection here. As for the core position, don't you still have it?"
Although it was a very comfortable thing to be praised by Xu Le, Yan Luo knew that his strength was not strong enough.
"What if this place is attacked?"
Xu Le knew that the attack that Yan Luo was talking about was probably the kind that ordinary guards and law enforcers could not defend against.
He thought about it for a moment, then walked to the side of the Ancient Yinduo Tree and placed his hand on it.
The spiritual energy pool was gradually drained, and a tree-shaped mark was left on it by Xu Le.
"You left the mark of the Ancient Sound Tree on the tree? Where's the nesting doll?"
"Wow, you even learned the word nesting doll, not bad."
Yan Luo curled his lips. It was inevitable that he would be influenced by Xu Le, a person with cerebral palsy, to some extent.
"Tell me, what is the function of this mark?"
"When you feel that you can't handle the current problem, put all your strength into it, and then there will be guardians to protect the tree."
"Guardian?"
Yan Luo was stunned. In his impression, he had always been the guardian of the Ancient Yinduo Tree.
The entire Guyinduo tribe was scattered, some left, some died, and there were no guardians left.
"What level of guardian? If I can't handle it, then ordinary guardians will be useless."
"Evil God level, is that enough?"
Yan Luo was a little surprised, but still nodded.
“Although I don’t know how you managed to trick him into coming here, the level of the evil god is definitely enough.”
"Okay, that's about it. It's not a big deal. If I can cultivate the ability to teleport over long distances during the journey, maybe I can come back to find you."
Xu Le said as he left the furnace core room.
Back in the factory, everyone was waiting for Xu Le's arrival.
Xu Le was the first to say to Xia Libo:
"Boss Xia, for the next period of time, it will be up to you to maintain the stable operation of the furnace. If there is nothing too urgent, please write to me.
If you are in a hurry, knock on the door to the furnace core room, but don't open it."
Xia Libo also knew that Xu Le was going out on a diplomatic mission, so he nodded:
"Don't worry, leave the factory matters to me. As long as there is no external attack or something like that, basically there will be no problem."
"Well, I know what you are capable of."
Then, Xu Le looked at the others and began to screen the candidates for this operation.
For normal friendly exchanges, there will be some people, but not too many. If there are too many people, the nature of the exchange will easily change, and others will also doubt the purpose of your visit.
Xu Le had no idea about the internal situation of the Illuminati.
So when it comes to personnel, quality is more important than quantity.
And they went to the lighthouse this time with an additional purpose.
"In theory, this operation shouldn't be dangerous, but life is unpredictable and there are always unexpected things to happen, so first we have the main combat personnel, me, Ai Li, and Wang Shu."
As soon as Xu Le finished speaking, Gu Beichen walked out unconvinced:
"What do you mean? Am I not considered a main combatant?"
Wang Shu glanced at him and nodded.
"No, it doesn't count."
"Humph, I'll let you see my strength later."
The corner of Wang Shu's mouth twitched. 2.1 women every day, and he is a warlock. Such strength is indeed amazing.
"Okay, there will be four of us in total, including you. In addition, I have invited Miss Wang Man to join us."
"Wang Man?" Wang Shu and Gu Beichen asked in unison. Even Ai Li looked at Xu Le strangely.
The three of them all had some understanding of Wang Man, but not a deep one.
But it would be very strange to invite Wang Man to such an event. Isn't she a member of an art troupe
Especially Gu Beichen, he glanced at Xu Le, then at Ai Li, and said sourly:
"I think as men, we should be more dedicated and honest, don't you think so, Xiaoshu?"
Wang Shu looked at him again, but ignored him.
Xu Le was also a little speechless. This idiot client told him that he would be loyal
"You sound like you're very loyal?"
"Of course I do, but I still don't understand why there are always girls who like ordinary guys like you. In fact, there are a lot of good men in this world."
As soon as Gu Beichen finished speaking, Ai Li beside him couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Xu Le had no choice but to pat him on the shoulder.
"If you like a girl, you can't just look at her appearance."
"Of course, an interesting soul is also important." Gu Beichen rarely argued with Xu Le.
But Xu Le shook his head:
"That's not what I meant. What I meant was that if you like a girl, you should not only look at her appearance, but also your own appearance. People should have some self-awareness."
Gu Beichen: …
Xu Le clapped his hands and drew everyone's attention back:
“There are three things we need to do when we go to the lighthouse this time.
The first is to conduct friendly visits and exchanges with new members of the Zion Parliament.
Second, keep it confidential.
Third, keep it confidential.
Okay, the meeting is over. Prepare new weapons, dice, ammunition, and get ready to go."
"Are you going on a friendly visit or to fight?" Xia Libo couldn't help asking.
"When you don't have a weapon, you are a lamb to be slaughtered, but if you have a weapon, you are a messenger defending world peace."