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After closing the email and tidying up a bit, Yang Xiaoyou also stood up, reached for the Corn Jar on the side, and grabbed some corn kernels, tossing them one by one to the hamster in its nest. Then, she said to it, "Is a life filled with troubles and hardships the real life? Be good."
Although it was directed at the hamster, it felt more like she was asking herself. The hamster, full of vitality, merely looked up curiously at its owner before starting to munch on the corn kernels, its cheeks puffed out amusingly.
Just then, Nobunaga Hideyoshi's email arrived, bringing both good and bad news. The good news was that the registered Hivemind Security Company was growing rapidly due to Yang Xiaoyou's carefully crafted training outline. The fresh recruits were developing at an impressive pace, and the tailored plans designed specifically for those future Elites who had come from rival companies nearly led them to elevate Yang Xiaoyou to a pedestal.
The training plans customized for over twenty Elites showed remarkable results; one trainee's efficiency had tripled compared to before, while even the least effective had nearly doubled.
These were achievements they had never even dreamed of before.
After two months of training and adjustment, Hivemind Security Company officially began executing missions. Although their primary tasks still revolved around escorting and securing Aspects, it marked the beginning of generating actual income rather than relying solely on investments.
As for the bad news, with the gradual expansion of Arms trading, Nobunaga Hideyoshi had successfully secured two new suppliers based on the routes Yang Xiaoyou suggested. This had begun to impact some mid-level Arms dealers in the low-end weapons market.
Arms and drugs were the two most profitable commodities; however, for low-end Arms dealers, profits were not as high as they had imagined, and competition was exceptionally fierce.
Because Nobunaga Hideyoshi started encroaching on others' markets, some individuals had begun negotiations with him. Even after negotiations failed, warning attacks occurred. Although there were no casualties, the message was clear: if you stick to your own territory, no one will bother you. But if you become greedy and overstep your bounds, things will not be so simple next time.
"Should I take some time to visit?" After tossing out the last corn kernel, Yang Xiaoyou clapped her hands together to shake off the crumbs.
Initially, her plan was simply to maintain the Arms business until Hivemind Security Company grew enough to fill the financial gap.
However, after realizing that Nobunaga Hideyoshi's talent exceeded her initial expectations by a significant margin, she decided to delegate some of her knowledge and provide a general direction for him to expand.
Since the Arms business had expanded, encountering trouble was only to be expected.
In this situation, regarding the Arms dealer who issued a warning after losing market share to Nobunaga Hideyoshi: barring any surprises, their core private armed forces should be inferior to his team.
Otherwise, there wouldn't have been a negotiation followed by a warning. For low-end Arms dealers, surface etiquette is always based on strength; competition is raw and bloody.
How to exchange maximum value for minimal cost is what they consider. If Nobunaga Hideyoshi ignores advice, then it would be reasonable for them to contemplate hiring Mercenaries for a direct confrontation next time.
Of course, the money spent on hiring would definitely be far less than the benefits from that business.
At this moment, Yang Xiaoyou couldn't help but feel a bit envious of Liu Lianyue, her fellow classmate. Liu had a knack for easily taking sick leave whenever she wanted, while Yang could only manage one or two absences before Qi Menglu's Mother would surely call her in for a chat.
"She really has it tough; my dream of being a soft girl," Yang sighed weakly, resting her head on the table. She watched Liu Lianyue, who was chatting with other girls in a soft voice and wearing an innocent expression. Yang's eyes twitched slightly at the sight, her face filled with regret.
After fully understanding Liu Lianyue's true nature, Yang Xiaoyou genuinely felt that not pursuing acting was a waste of her talent. However, perhaps it was precisely this kind of repression in her daily life that caused Liu to hide her true self behind a mask and become an entirely different person.
Due to the nature of Chinese cuisine, afternoons were generally a low-energy period for Yang Xiaoyou. She preferred to remain still, merely maintaining her muscle's hyper-frequency vibration exercises. Liu Lianyue, on the other hand, didn't often bother her; after all, her public identity kept her at bay. Occasionally, she would come over to brainwash Yang with some teachings from the Common Unity Party.
As for Huang Wei, who had been knocked out and stuffed into a trash can by Liu Lianyue, he seemed completely unaware of what had happened and continued to use his visits to Yang Xiaoyou as an excuse to get closer to Liu Lianyue. Watching this unfold made Yang Xiaoyou feel a wave of sadness wash over her.
If it were the old Liu Lianyue, Yang Xiaoyou would have been quite taken with her. But now...
"I no longer believe in love," she lamented silently for her unfortunate friend while feeling a surge of heartbreak.
"Yang Xiaoyou, please report to the Student Council President's Office after hearing this announcement." Just as she was mourning for Huang Wei, the broadcast suddenly mentioned her name.
Upon hearing this news, Yang Xiaoyou's expression changed slightly. Liu Lianyue, who had been dealing with Huang Wei at that moment, also showed signs of emotional fluctuation.
They exchanged glances before Liu gently nodded at Yang.
Since Liang Wuxuan had found that party membership application last time, she hadn't appeared much in front of them. However, it seemed she had kept her promise and hadn’t disclosed anything outside.
Now that she suddenly sought out Yang Xiaoyou after being quiet for a while left him puzzled. If someone were looking for help, it should be Liu Lianyue—the Best Actor—who was more valuable in that regard.
Yang felt there was nothing about himself worth seeking out. Was it possible they didn’t want to confront him directly and instead wanted to test the waters first?
Although the Common Unity Party wouldn’t severely impact his daily life if exposed, it was still better to keep things discreet. With that thought in mind, Yang Xiaoyou stood up and prepared to see what Liang Wuxuan wanted from him.
As he stood up, he suddenly felt a pair of eyes filled with grievance staring at him. Turning his head, he found Huang Wei glaring at him with green eyes, resembling a wronged woman.
Seeing this, Yang Xiaoyou was at a loss for words. Here he was, still entangled with Liu Lianyue, while over there, someone was already fixated on his "ex-goddess." It seemed destined that he would live a lonely life.
"Sorry to interrupt." After knocking on the door, Yang Xiaoyou opened the door to the Student Council President's Office and walked in.
Initially, he had wanted to retaliate by barging in like Liang Wuxuan did to him, but ultimately held back due to the leverage the other party had over him.
"Well, make yourself comfortable, Yang Xiaoyou." Liang Wuxuan sat in her chair with her legs entwined like two white snakes, exuding an alluring charm. Today, she wasn't wearing stockings, allowing her long, fair legs to be fully exposed to the air.
At that moment, she wore a half-smile as she looked at Yang Xiaoyou. Her stunning face was slightly less striking than Liu Lianyue's but still exceptionally beautiful. Combined with her natural aura of confidence, it was easy for one to feel a sense of conquest.
However, Yang Xiaoyou couldn't muster many thoughts about this somewhat inscrutable Student President. Such beauty was best admired from afar; if he truly wanted something more, it would require peeling away several layers.
Back in Kapa City, Yang Xiaoyou had witnessed the excitement flashing in her eyes. She was a mischievous sprite who thrived on chaos and had a quick mind.
When they were leaving the city, she had noticed issues even before he did—despite his Cognitive Acceleration—and offered reasonable suggestions. Yet she seemed to keep a low profile in the student council, delegating most tasks to the Vice President and various departments.
"I wonder why the President called me here." He casually pulled over a chair and sat down, staring intently at her. For some reason, whenever he looked at Liang Wuxuan in front of him, he felt an odd sensation; although she was fully clothed, he often imagined her clothes coming undone. Was his hormone secretion out of control?
"Don't be nervous; I just want to have a heart-to-heart talk with you. It's my duty as Student President. I hear you're a stay-behind student whose parents are often abroad?" Liang Wuxuan twirled a strand of hair over her shoulder, adding an extra touch of allure. Such charm was quite rare among high school students who were supposed to be innocent.
The combination of her seductive demeanor and youthful energy made her even more captivating.
Yang Xiaoyou had prepared himself for this conversation but was momentarily taken aback when she suddenly brought up this topic. He nodded and replied, "Yes, recently they've been hired by an employer as outdoor photographers for some program."
"Oh? An overseas employer?" Liang Wuxuan asked curiously.
"Yes, so now they each have adopted foreign names—Simon and Kevin," Yang Xiaoyou said. Since the other party didn't mention that matter, he naturally wouldn't bring it up either and continued on with the conversation.
However, just as Yang Xiaoyou fully settled into a casual mode, Liang Wuxuan suddenly shifted the conversation. "But it's precisely because your parents aren't around that you need to be careful about the friends you interact with and some of the viewpoints you adopt."
At this point, a flicker of unusual emotion crossed her eyes, and a beautiful smile curved her lips as her fingers rhythmically tapped on the armrest of her chair.
The sudden change in the flow of conversation left Yang Xiaoyou feeling uncomfortable. Initially prepared to engage in small talk, she found herself caught off guard when Liang Wuxuan abruptly altered the tone.
Being led by the nose felt unpleasant, and to shake off this feeling, Yang Xiaoyou straightened her expression and said, "President, if you have something to say, just say it directly. There's no need for any pretense."
"Eh? Am I hiding something? I merely made a suggestion," Liang Wuxuan replied with an expression that feigned innocence before chuckling lightly and giving Yang Xiaoyou a sidelong glance.
"Women truly are born actresses." Seeing the charming smile of the Beautiful Temptress before her, Yang Xiaoyou decided not to engage further. If she wanted to play dumb, then let her; after all, there was nothing for Yang Xiaoyou to lose.
"President, I've taken note of what you said. I have another class coming up soon, so I'll take my leave now." Since the other party was acting, she would let it continue; she wouldn't play along any longer, knowing that her superior would back her up if anything went wrong.
"Well, go ahead. By the way, please submit this form for me. I'm quite interested in traditional literature. Due to my position, I didn't join any clubs in my first year of high school, and now that I'm in my second year, I naturally need to set an example."
After Yang Xiaoyou left the President's office with a sullen expression, Liang Wuxuan revealed a strange look on her face. "Hmm, things seem to be getting more interesting. It looks like the days ahead won't be so boring after all."
As she muttered to herself, she spun around in her Boss chair, appearing like a blooming black rose from above.
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