Chapter 235
Chapter 235 The Salesperson
The fat guy arrived early the next day.
He was taking this matter seriously; he even changed into a new outfit—he looked pretty decent, enough to fool someone.
“How do I look? Do I have the aura of a leader?” His first words upon seeing Ling Mo and Xia Xinyan were this.
Ling Mo sized him up and nodded, “You’ve got a bit of that sales vibe.”
“…”
“Alright, we’re just swapping heads for the underground party here; it’s not like we’re starting anew so let’s not get too formal—Canglong’s previous leader wore tattered clothes; what matters is having a heart to lead,” Ling Mo patted the fat guy’s shoulder and laughed, “Let’s go, I’ll show you around Canglong’s place.”
Beside them, Monica had also come along this time. She seemed quite interested in this world, especially in the changes occurring—using her own words, it was, “This is simply a rare research base for a primitive civilization; I’ve got to find a way to gather more revolutionary information to sell! Those big shots who fiddle with civilizational development papers would definitely pay a hefty price.”
Xia Xinyan didn’t want to delve into the implications of what she said.
She was afraid that the more she understood, the less confidence she’d have in this world.
Forget it; she just needed to keep her mindset steady and focus on surviving.
At most, she’d protect those she cared about.
As for Ling Mo… he honestly didn’t think much of it—he just felt Monica might have some common ground with An Xiao.
Unfortunately, An Xiao didn’t come this time; the fat guy said she went to find her brother.
It wasn’t a big deal; if they could lure An Xiao in, it would be a win. If not, no big loss—making friends is always a good network, and there would be a time to use it.
When they arrived at the office building from yesterday, the first floor lobby was already empty—the only person left was a girl at the entrance waiting for them. She looked quite young, but her gaze towards them carried a sense of frustration… or perhaps humiliation?
This made Ling Mo feel somewhat guilty… but the problem was, they hadn’t done anything atrocious, they hadn’t even killed anyone—this was a peaceful transition, alright? Canglong’s leader chose to surrender willingly; it wasn’t their fault.
It was the fat guy’s first time here, and his reaction was similar to the one from yesterday when Ling Mo and the others first arrived: “No way? This? This place is way too small! I thought it would be a more impressive spot; it’s not even as grand as that scam company my family’s downstairs that got raided last year.”
…Maybe even worse: “And where are the people? Just you? They didn’t all run away with their buckets after hearing about the surrender yesterday, did they?”
The girl leading them practically looked like she was on the verge of exploding.
Thankfully, Xia Xinyan spoke up just in time to ease the tension: “Some people are loyal to the organization, while others are loyal to individuals. Since the leaders have changed, it’s only natural for some to leave. But we respect everyone’s choices, no matter what.”
Ling Mo paused and nodded, “Yes, we respect everyone’s choices.”
The fat guy: “…”
Alright, as long as there’s still someone here, he could at least try to save the situation.
Monica watched them with a silent smile.
As for why she wore that expression…
On the third floor, the largest conference room was lively.
Aside from the unoccupied space at the center table, the surrounding open areas were almost packed with people, all eyes glued to a small open area at the front.
The Dragon Lord was right there, crying and sniffling as he gave instructions to a row of capable aides in front of him.
Standing before him was Little Bu, the girl he had hypnotized yesterday. Facing her, the Dragon Lord looked especially pained: “Little Bu, I’m so sorry, bro messed up. I promised to protect you for life from anyone bullying you, but now I can’t anymore… But from now on, Canglong will be a subsidiary of the Summer Family. With the Summer Family backing Canglong, I believe no one will dare to mess with you. Little Bu, when the new leader arrives, remember to listen to them—do whatever they say—of course, don’t cross the bottom line. That’s the most basic principle of being a person. We can die, but we cannot be remembered as bad people, got it?”
Little Bu nodded through her tears, “Got it, Dragon Brother.”
The Dragon Lord sighed and turned to the next person, Dragon San.
After a pause, he sighed again: “You’re young, and your character is still immature. Just because you’ve gained abilities doesn’t mean you’re invincible; that’s a terrible mindset. Look at those two from yesterday—who can you beat? I told you to change your ways, but you didn’t listen. Now I can’t guide you like before; the new leader won’t be as lenient as I am. Remember to obey; don’t stand out too much, or they won’t let you off easy…”
“I understand, boss! I was wrong!” Dragon San bawled, lowering his head, “Boss, can I follow you? We’ll definitely have a chance to rise again!”
“Are you out of your mind?” the Dragon Lord scolded immediately, “Following the Summer Family is way better than sticking with me! Do you even know what the Summer Family is? With them backing you up, even during the apocalypse, Canglong will survive!”
“But the boss isn’t here anymore!” Dragon San shouted, “I joined this organization to follow the boss, not that damn Summer Family! Wherever the boss goes, that’s where I’ll go! I…”
“Whoa there,” a voice suddenly interrupted from outside, cutting off Dragon San’s emotional rant, “Is this a farewell gathering? Not following the damn Summer Family? Then you can leave right now.”
Everyone turned instinctively towards the entrance and saw Xia Xinyan and the others.
The speaker was the fat guy, who was currently sporting a somewhat amused expression.
Dragon San immediately choked up.
The Dragon Lord paused briefly and quickly said, “This guy’s a bit clueless; he often says the wrong things, so don’t take it to heart, older brothers and sisters.”
“It’s fine, we’re not that petty,” the fat guy waved his hand, sizing him up, “Are you the Dragon Lord?”
“I am.”
“I find you quite agreeable; why don’t you stay and be my deputy? I’ll guarantee you a good and spicy life moving forward,” the fat guy smiled sincerely.
The Dragon Lord was taken aback, “I… can stay?”
“Of course—don’t get it twisted, our goal is just to have an extra set of eyes, not to overhaul this little organization. Honestly, you guys aren’t worth the Summer Family making too much of an effort,” the fat guy said with a grin, “So I’ll lay it all out—this organization will be under my leadership from now on; everything else can remain unchanged, even the name—it needs to change though; it’s too damn cringy.”
After a pause, he continued, “Those with skills can stay; the Summer Family will protect you all—as long as you’re worth protecting. As long as you dedicate yourselves, I can guarantee you’ll get the returns you seek.”
Ling Mo caught a glimpse of the fat guy out of the corner of his eye.
He suddenly realized, this guy indeed had a talent for pyramid schemes.
