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During the meal, the four beautiful women were chatting enthusiastically among themselves, completely ignoring the host of the dinner, Xin Yi. It seemed that Xin Yi had become the only unnecessary person at the table. If they continued to chatter like this, the purpose of inviting them for dinner would be lost. Seizing a moment of silence, Xin Yi said, "Can everyone listen to me for a moment?"
Shu Rui shot him a sidelong glance and said, "Look at how you’re talking, as if we weren’t going to let you speak tonight. Go ahead, feel free to share your thoughts; you still have freedom of speech." As soon as she finished speaking, the other women giggled again. Xin Yi silently vowed never to have dinner with so many women at once again; it was clear they treated him like a class enemy. Was it easy being a man?
Shen Shanshan was more gentle and graceful. After the laughter subsided and she noticed that everyone was about to speak again, she quickly said, "Let’s hear what Xin Yi has to say first; we shouldn’t delay important matters." Only then did the others stop their chatter and turn their attention to Xin Yi.
Xin Yi didn’t forget to give Shen Shanshan a grateful smile and said, "I invited everyone here today mainly to tell you something. I will be going on a trip soon, and it might take a while, so I wanted to say goodbye in advance."
"What? You’re going away again? Where are you headed this time?" The first to react and ask was actually Shu Rui. Ever since she met Xin Yi, he had often disappeared without a trace, making her worry about him constantly. Now that he had just come out of detention not long ago and was planning another trip, Shu Rui couldn’t help but feel surprised. "Yeah, where are you going? How long will you be gone?" Shen Shanshan asked with a hint of concern in her eyes. The other two women also looked at Xin Yi with anticipation.
Feeling uneasy under their gazes, Xin Yi smiled and said, "Don’t look at me like that. I just want to see if there are any opportunities for the Three Tiger Group's development. You all know that the Three Tiger Group has expanded quite a bit; if I don’t find more avenues for growth, how can I support them? This time I mainly want to check out Taiwan. I’ve heard that people there rely on imports for their daily necessities and food, so I want to see if I can find some import-export business opportunities." Since he decided not to tell them the truth, he needed to make his lie plausible. What he said was indeed true; Taiwan's daily necessities and food were largely dependent on imports. However, the suppliers were actually controlled by the Black K Party's Y Country Moha Group.
"Taiwan? Are you joking? That’s a place known for drug production! Plus, I’ve heard that the military is in power there; violent incidents happen frequently. It’s very dangerous for outsiders!" Shen Shanshan immediately voiced her disagreement upon hearing that Xin Yi planned to go to Taiwan. Coming from a military family, she naturally knew more about Taiwan's situation than others. The current state of affairs in Taiwan resembled the warlord era in Heavenly Pride Nation decades ago—military leaders held power in different regions. Although they superficially obeyed the so-called national authority, each had their own methods of governance behind closed doors. Conflicts often arose between them over various interests; as long as they didn’t cause too much commotion, the so-called national authority would turn a blind eye and even hope for friction among leaders to keep them occupied and prevent them from coveting power.
The other two women also voiced their opposition except for Roxy. Although Shu Rui and Lu Hanmeng weren’t fully aware of Taiwan's situation, they were somewhat informed about current affairs. Shu Rui then said seriously, "Xin Yi, if it’s just about finding a way out for the Three Tiger Group, we can brainstorm together. Junxing Group may not have many connections in this area, but finding a path for collaboration between Three Tiger Group and Junxing Group shouldn’t be too difficult. If you trust me, let’s work together on this; with cooperation between Junxing Group and Three Tiger Group, I believe there’s no field we can’t conquer."
Looking at the few beautiful girls in front of him who offered such sincere advice made it hard for Xin Yi to refuse them. However, he had to go on this trip to Taiwan no matter what. So he replied, "I appreciate your kindness and concern; thank you all. But I definitely need to go on this trip to Taiwan. As they say, fortune favors the bold—there are risks in everything we do. Just like when we stay here in Longchuan; there are still people who want us dead! Besides, I have some other matters related to our Xin Family’s past that I want to understand better while I'm there."
Shen Shanshan and Shu Rui understood Xin Yi's character well enough to know that once he decided on something, no one could dissuade him from it. Since he had made up his mind to go, they could only think of ways to minimize his risk as much as possible. Under Shu Rui's organization, they began discussing again and unanimously agreed that having reliable companions accompany Xin Yi on this trip was crucial for his safety. Shu Rui suggested bringing Qin Dali and Big Bull along because both were capable fighters who could assist Xin Yi if necessary. Shen Shanshan disagreed about bringing Big Bull due to his conspicuous appearance; when traveling outside, drawing too much attention was risky.
As the two debated whether or not to bring Big Bull along without considering Xin Yi's opinion at all, he felt a warm sensation in his heart watching them argue over his safety—like devoted wives making arrangements for their husbands' journeys. Although they were disregarding his thoughts entirely, it was heartwarming nonetheless. Eventually unable to reach a conclusion about bringing Big Bull along or not, they finally remembered Xin Yi and turned toward him simultaneously asking, "What do you think? Should we bring Big Bull or not?"
Xin Yi smiled at them; he already had someone in mind for the trip but didn’t want to dismiss their concern outright. Seeing them finally seek his opinion made him respond thoughtfully: "It’s better not to bring Big Bull along; Shanshan is right—he attracts too much attention with his physique. While he is capable enough, we aren’t going there specifically for fighting; there's no need for him."
"Then who do you plan on bringing? Just Qin Dali?" Shu Rui asked.
"I won't be bringing Dali either. He has many things waiting for him to handle in Longchuan, and the Benhu Security Company has just been established not long ago, so there are definitely a lot of matters to deal with. Since I am not familiar with this area, I can only leave Dali behind to manage it," Xin Yi replied.
"You aren't planning to go alone, are you? That's not acceptable! I disagree!" Shu Rui exclaimed loudly upon hearing this.
"I also disagree! You can't go alone without anyone to support you; that's just not feasible!" Shen Shanshan also voiced her opposition. Both women's tones were very firm this time. If Xin Yi did not take someone with him, they would likely find a way to stop him from going. Xin Yi felt a warmth in his heart.
"Of course, I'm not going alone. I have other arrangements for the accompanying personnel," Xin Yi said. "This time, I plan to bring two people with me. One is Big Bull's uncle Xu Maogong, who was originally the butler of Zhongjiang Xu Lao. Xiaorui knows him. Xu Butler is highly skilled and has rich experience in the martial world, so having him along will definitely help me solve many problems. The other is Topology, the Fastest Blade Master from the Arabian Nation whom I invited back from Lusang Nation last time. Topology's blade skills have reached an extraordinary level, and he has previously dealt with people from Taiwan, so he understands their ways and rules. Having him accompany me will be of great assistance."
"So you already had this planned out in your mind! Why didn't you say anything when Shanshan and I were discussing it? Were you trying to see us worry for you on purpose? You're really infuriating!" Upon realizing that Xin Yi had already made arrangements, Shu Rui sternly criticized him.
Xin Yi seemed to realize his serious mistake and smiled apologetically, saying, "I only thought of this after hearing you mention it; originally, I had no plans to bring anyone with me."
"No, this arrangement isn't enough," Shen Shanshan suddenly said. "The two people you're bringing can only help you in certain aspects. The main purpose of your trip is to find a way for the Three Tiger Group to develop; how can you go without someone who can assist you in business?"
"That's right! Shanshan is right; we only considered your safety and forgot about the most important goal. But I really can't get away; I have things to handle at the company. What should we do?" Shu Rui added, "How about I ask Wang Fang to go with you? She's excellent at business negotiations; would that work?"
"Maybe that's not a good idea," Xin Yi replied. He claimed he was going to find a way for the Three Tiger Group's development as an excuse and certainly wouldn't let Wang Fang accompany him on such an adventure. So he quickly declined, saying, "Wang Fang is after all your company’s employee; that wouldn’t be appropriate. I'll consider other candidates."
At that moment, Roxy, who was sitting nearby, suddenly said, "How about I go with you? I'm currently responsible for import and export trade; this falls within my duties."
"Oh right!" Shu Rui and Shen Shanshan exclaimed simultaneously as if they had just realized something. "How could we forget Roxy? She's the best choice! It's settled then; take Roxy with you."
Thus, the personnel list for Xin Yi's trip to Taiwan was finalized. Although Xin Yi did not want to bring Roxy along, he also did not want Shen Shanshan and Shu Rui to worry about him any further. Moreover, having Roxy by his side might actually be a good arrangement; at least he could keep track of her movements at all times. Leaving her in Longchuan would make him even more uneasy.
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