I, the public enemy

Chapter 49 The Greatest Sound is Silent

Wang Qing's intensive study of popular culture was, of course, very useful; all the incongruities he felt could be resolved by the nuclear-level abstract language art.

This is a meme culture that originated from some people's tendency to exaggerate and boast online. It has since evolved into an essential part of the lively atmosphere at barbecue stalls, where people drink, chat, and liven up the atmosphere, showcasing their extensive connections.

Dragons certainly exist, but the 21st floor is not real.

The terrorists from that day are not within the scope of this discussion.

Ye Qinghan: "???"

She had no expression.

The driver in front couldn't hold back any longer, especially when he saw Wang Qing's serious expression in the rearview mirror. He burst out laughing, but when he noticed Ye Qinghan's gaze, he forced himself to hold it back, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

Wang Qing is a being whose merits rival those of creation.

One can discern a person's level of character simply by looking at them.

The hovercar is now Ye Qinghan's private car. The driver is not a company employee, but more like Ye Qinghan's attendant. He is not on the official payroll, but his position far exceeds that of an official employee. This middle-aged man with a scar on the corner of his mouth and a square face has the cultivation level of the early stage of Core Formation.

"I have indeed seen a dragon."

Wang Qing had indeed seen it.

"You must answer my questions seriously."

Ye Qinghan wouldn't let Wang Qing get away with this so easily; she needed an answer.

In large corporations, there is a phenomenon of taking on apprentices and mentors, and this is also common in the Mercury Group. Ye Qinghan is fully qualified to do so, but she has never done so.

Being overly critical is secondary; what's truly uncomfortable for some groups is a bond that transcends mutual benefit.

Of course, she didn't have that intention; she just wanted to understand Wang Qing's background and what shaped him so that he could be under her control.

"Alright, based on my seventeen years of research on the ecology of the makeshift hospitals..."

Wang Qing spoke in a serious and solemn tone, before he had even finished his sentence.

The driver couldn't hold back again, buddy, can you please stop? This has been going on for seventeen years, I really can't take it anymore.

Ye Qinghan also looked at the driver through the rearview mirror, her gaze almost like a knife. The driver recalled all the painful things before he could barely keep his composure.

"What were the research findings?"

Ye Qinghan asked.

"Normally, a person's composure and confidence depend on their social status, are directly proportional to their wealth, relate to the exchange of social resources, and their ability to withstand risks. This system generally operates in this way. My situation is rather special; it's a case of hitting rock bottom and then rebounding."

Wang Qing started spouting nonsense.

"Bottoming out and rebounding?"

Ye Qinghan's mouth was slightly open; it was quite an interesting statement.

"Isn't there a setting where the value is normally between 0 and 99999? But if the value is negative, the underlying framework of the system can't recognize it, which will cause a bug, and the value will become infinite."

Wang Qing attempted to explain it using mathematical logic.

I don't like this answer.

Saying that was as good as saying nothing, Ye Qinghan told Wang Qing to reorganize his words.

Wang Qing finally discovered something even more annoying than his own private, unattractive face: older single women, how terrifying.

"The greatest sound is silent, the greatest form is formless. Clouds rush to the sea, bound by the laws of nature. Geese fly south in formation, driven by the seasons."

All living beings in this world are like birds trapped in a cage. People all over the world are caught in its wheel, following its tracks and treading its ruts, thus becoming prisoners of their own self-rotation.

Torture and bloodshed reveal the pain. The torment of capturing the soul is profound and subtle. I see the world as a shattered mirror, each piece reflecting my outward appearance.

The confinement of a prison cell can be left behind when the time is right. But this inescapable net of heaven will forever trap one in the suffering of reincarnation.

Since you didn't like the answer just now, it must be because you asked the wrong question. I wasn't calm and collected; I was just the most composed of all the people who could hold their tongues.

Wang Qing was speechless; he had indeed seen a dragon.

The driver was stunned for a moment. "You really put on a show, kid. This argument is very profound, and there's an underlying meaning. Since Ye Qinghan only wants answers within her experience range, just give her one. Young man, you're really something. That's right, teach this crazy woman a lesson, and you'll be able to talk to your brother."

"Watch where you're going."

Ye Qinghan kicked the driver's seat, and the driver finally straightened up.

"We'll be there soon, stop playing on your phone."

Ye Qinghan felt a little uncomfortable. Wang Qing was still playing that online poker game, which annoyed her.

"Yes, sir."

Wang Qing quickly went all in to withdraw the cash and put his phone in his inside pocket.

The hovercar quickly drove out of the high-rise-lined city center and arrived at the View Bay in the East District. There were no skyscrapers, and apart from the detached villa area, the rest were large private estates.

The people here have a very strong sense of territory. In Cangzhou law, this is called the right to airspace privacy. They prohibit hovercars from passing overhead and looking down on people. It's really annoying and can be prosecuted under the fortress law.

The hovercar also slowly descended, flying at low altitude.

Wang Qing gazed at the luxurious and dreamlike scenery on both sides of the road, a stark contrast to the South District. By now, Yuan Jingang and the others had probably driven over.

He didn't actually want Kuang Bin to get involved in the human resources business, but he had no choice because he was desperately short of manpower and had to resort to desperate measures.

Ten minutes later.

The business cocktail party is a way of downplaying its seriousness; it's also a thank-you dinner, with a toast ceremony by government officials in the middle, which starts at 8:30 pm, after most people have arrived.

There's still some time.

Camphor trees line the road, their dense shade filtering the slightly salty sea breeze into a crisp, refreshing coolness.

The open lawn in the center of the estate is covered by a semi-open black and gold domed structure. The porticoes are all palace-style pointed arches, and crystal chandeliers hang down like star waterfalls. Warm light spills over the translucent body of the champagne tower, refracting into tiny spots of light.

The band is performing live.

The long table was covered with a velvet tablecloth, and the ice bucket held precious wines, with fine water droplets condensing on the bottles.

The sashimi platter is topped with crushed ice, and the shellfish and fish sashimi, imbued with a touch of magic, have clearly visible patterns.

"Try this, it's amazing!"

Anzhi grabbed a piece of grilled meat and stuffed it all into her mouth. The meat sizzled and dripped with oil—so many calories! How sinful! PASSION!

She wasn't wearing her usual athletic clothes, but she wasn't used to wearing skirts and it just didn't feel right. What if she wanted to do a high kick and accidentally kick someone in the face? Wouldn't that be embarrassing?

He was also wearing a suit, but because his wheat-colored skin wasn't suited to bright colors, his overall look was a rather plain navy blue.

"This is delicious too, you should try a piece."

An Zhi shared with her best friend, "Why is the top student in Cangzhou so unmotivated? Is he really that unmotivated?"

Luo Yueli quickly waved her hand. It wasn't that she didn't want to eat, but her physical training teacher was very strict. Her daily food intake was based on a chart, and she couldn't eat a little less or a little more.

She wore an evening gown, black and flowing down the floor. In stark contrast to An Zhi, she possessed an extremely quiet and gentle demeanor. Her long, straight black hair, even without makeup, exuded elegance. Her eyes were like a clear spring, with a beauty mark at the corner of her eye.

Where was I?

An Zhi forgot all about it at once.

"You mean a visual novel, right?"

Luo Yueli reminded her.

"Haha, um, I was going to tell you this during the day, but that C-list celebrity kept interrupting me. You know, the guy I was talking about, the Otaku Emperor, he's super narcissistic. I told him I wanted to have a match with him, and he said, 'A real-life dating game that's even easier than this one is boring,' haha!"

An Zhi even slammed her fist on the table and laughed loudly.

"So many people are watching."

Luo Yueli nudged her elbow, reminding her.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were drawn to the entrance of the reception hall. Indeed, a heavyweight figure had arrived: Ye Qinghan, the head of Mercury Group in Cangzhou.

There was also a mysterious man in a suit.

"Wow, I'll be right there!"

Luo Yueli didn't see the Heavenly Emperor himself during the day, so An Zhi quickly pointed her in the right direction.

Wang Qing came to see what responsibilities the municipal government had.