Chapter 18 I like smart people
When Charlene opened her eyes again, she saw herself lying in an object that seemed familiar.
In the blink of an eye, Charlene was confused for a while, looked at the familiar thing in front of her, and then reacted, isn't this a recuperation warehouse? Although there are some differences in details from the medical pod used to treat trauma, Charlene can still recognize it.
How could she be here, though?
Remembering that she seemed to have been kidnapped by a certain force, Charlene frowned slightly. Even if it's kidnapping, you don't need VIP treatment like a sanatorium if you tie it up and leave, right?
After all, no matter how you look at it, it is obviously more convenient and economical to bring a person and a medical cabin.
Uh, well, maybe it's more convenient to cover up with a convalescent pod?
Charlene said that people in the future can really play, and she really can't understand it.
"Awake?"
Just when Charlene was secretly entangled, a slightly muffled man's voice sounded on the side.
Charlene subconsciously raised her eyes to look at the place where she was sounding, but what she saw was an unfamiliar face.
Uh, well, she really doesn't know many people. And those people are not going to kidnap her.
"Who are you?"
There was not much fear in Charlene's voice, but more curiosity, which made the man opposite slightly stunned. "You don't know me?"
Charlene pouted. "Should I know you?"
I'm not the top leader of the Federation, so the whole world should know me, how can you not know what my tone means?!
Besides, even if it's the supreme leader...... Excuse me, but who is the top leader of the Federation? Seem...... She really didn't know each other.
Sweat!
Actually, Charlene can't be blamed for this. She was not originally a native resident of this world, although after being reborn, it was because of the relationship between Chu Ci and the Chu family. I know a lot more about some of the Federation's secrets than the average person, but that's all I know.
She doesn't have any friends of the same age around her, and she has nothing to do with her, popularizing some common sense gossip with her. She herself has no awareness of watching news gossip on the wrist instrument, and even these things she knows, most of them are because she heard and encountered them, and she has to know.
Coupled with the fact that the system of the Federation is completely different from the era in which Charlene once lived, and there is no absolute supreme leader in some way, Charlene is even more impossible to understand.
As for things that she doesn't understand and don't have much to do with her, Charlene has always disliked to spend her brains.
So, this is the guide, Charlene has obviously lived here for several years. But the truth of a guy who lacks common sense is still a certain Cheng dΓΉ above.
The man seemed to be taken aback by Charlene's answer, but soon, he showed a somewhat complicated smile. "No, you really shouldn't know me."
Charlene:......
So, sir, why were you so narcissistic?
"When we meet for the first time, I hope Miss Charlene doesn't mind being abrupt." The man showed a gentle smile to Charlene, but the smile never reached the bottom of his eyes, and even had a slightly strange color. "Under Xu Qing, he is the eldest son of the Xu family. Oh. Of course, he is now the head of the Xu family. β
Charlene:......
What the hell is this introduction?
"Can you help me open this?" complained in her heart, but Charlene wisely did not come out, but reached out and looked at the glass cover in front of her. Then he looked at the man in front of him with a pleading face.
The feeling of being confined to a confinement can't be very good, to be honest.
Especially since she had just observed that this recuperation pod seemed to be specially made. When the switch is only on the outside, and the people inside can't turn it on at all.
This kind of own life is in the hands of outsiders at any time. A feeling that you might suffocate to death if you're not careful isn't very good.
"You want to come out?" The man seemed to hesitate. He asked Charlene.
Charlene really wanted to give the other party a pair of white eyes, but thinking of her current situation, she endured it in the end, and tried her best to show a pure and aggrieved expression. "It's uncomfortable to lie down all the time."
To be honest, Charlene hadn't disguised herself like this for a long time, and she was really worried about whether she would accidentally wear it. But looking at the appearance of the man opposite, it must be a goof, but it doesn't matter to the other party.
It's just that everyone knows how to act with each other.
Although, this feeling is quite bad.
Hearing this, Xu Qing really showed a slightly apologetic expression as expected, "I'm sorry, I was negligent and actually neglected the distinguished guest." β
But having said that, Xia Lin could clearly see that the other party had no intention of opening the recuperation warehouse for herself, and couldn't help frowning slightly.
What does this guy mean by that?
"However, we are on our way now, and the situation is special and inconvenient. For the safety of Miss Charlene, and for the sake of our next journey, I hope that Miss Charlene will bear with me. β
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No matter how high-sounding the other party is, it can't change the fact that the other party will never let her out.
Charlene quickly realized this and simply shut up and said no more.
"However, if Miss Charlene is willing to cooperate, maybe we can't cooperate." Seeing that Xia Lin closed her mouth coyly, and simply closed her eyes and stopped caring about herself, Xu Qing was not angry, but seemed to be more gentle.
Charlene opened her eyes and looked at each other. "What do you mean?"
"I don't think Miss Charlene knows where we're going yet." Xu Qing didn't say it directly, but changed the topic and continued. "Because of Miss Charlene, we're now wanted by the Federation."
"Oh, of course, even without Miss Charlene, we ended up with the same result. Now, it's just been brought forward. Xu Qing shrugged his shoulders, smiling lightly, unimpressed.
"To survive. We had to leave the Federation. Fortunately, Mr. Zhao, the head of the Interstellar Alliance, is generous and not only willing to accept us. He is also willing to help us regain our identity and status in the Federation. β
"And the condition is just to invite Miss Charlene to be a guest on the main star of the alliance. Such favorable conditions. It's really hard to resist. β
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Looking at the face of the man in front of her, Charlene felt disgusted inexplicably.
If you want to kidnap her and sell her to the bastards of the Star Alliance, in exchange for the personal safety and rights of their group, why talk so high-sounding? He wasn't tired of talking, she was tired of listening, okay!
"Oh? It seems that this Mr. Zhao is really a good person. Xia Lin felt disgusting in her heart, but she had been trained by Chu Dian's side for a long time, and her combat effectiveness was stronger than when she had stumbled by herself.
Especially in the face of these politicians who she couldn't figure out before and can't figure out now.
Well, at least you can accurately hit the key sentence in the other party's various "subtle" words. That's a nice step forward.
Presumably, such a good person must be a person who does what he says. Otherwise, I don't care, wouldn't Mr. Xu and your people be in danger? β
After all, if she is at least valuable to those people in the Interstellar Alliance, whether it is used as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the Federation or the undead, or to dig secrets from her, in short, it is valuable, then the Xu family and those who follow the Xu family can only hehe.
to the interstellar. Without the replenishment of imprisoning agents and energy potions, they will quickly lose energy, decline in strength, and eventually die. But it's dangerous.
Even if you don't get killed directly by the other party, your life will be firmly in the hands of the other party from then on.
Are they really willing to take such a risk?
Charlene didn't believe it!
What Xia Lin said, of course, Xu Qing couldn't have not considered it.
It's just the so-called wealth and danger. If they can't fight, they can't be willing.
So. In fact, although Xu Qing has a lot of people around him, there are people from various families. But in fact, this number is not enough even for the total number of people in a family.
And in fact, the people in their group are some young people in their twenties and thirties. The other clansmen of each family have been disguised as other identities and stayed in the Federation.
Women and children, in particular, are the hope of their family's bloodline. In today's era of the Federation, which places an unusual emphasis on posterity and bloodline continuity, these two are important objects of protection.
And these of them ......
Xu Qing, as the original eldest son of the Xu family and the orthodox heir, was appointed as the leader of this operation by his father, but when he sent the son born to his mistress as soon as possible and gave away another very perfect identity, he simply plotted against his father and his "true love" in a fit of anger, and sat in the position of the head of the Xu family.
Although at the moment, the position of the head of the family really doesn't have much value, and it can't even change the fact that he is still the leader of the group who went to fight against the people of the Star Alliance, but in the end, it made Xu Qing, who had been aggrieved for a long time, feel a little happier in his heart.
And some other people, although there are many talented people, most of them are some mediocre qualifications and medium strength.
They are not so much "as a spark sent to the Interstellar Federation for cooperation and protection", but rather some pawns that have been abandoned in the true sense of the word.
If the Interstellar Alliance really abides by the agreement, then when the time comes, it will win, and it will only be their family that will benefit, and it has nothing to do with them.
And if they fail, then I'm sorry, although it is a pity for their sacrifice, but you must know that no matter which way you choose, in the process of their escape and change of identity, it is full of danger and someone will inevitably sacrifice.
For the sake of the family's continuity, the family will remember their merits. But any more, sorry, no.
Therefore, Charlene's words actually hit Xu Qing's heart.
It's just that there are no clansmen, just him and the abandoned chess pieces around him.
Immediately, Xu Qing's face withdrew from his original smile and replaced it with an expressionless face. "What do you want to say?"
Charlene blinked and looked at Xu Qing with an innocent face. What does Mr. Xu mean by that? I don't have anything to say. β
After a pause, Charlene added. "If you really want to ask...... Can't you really let me out? I promised not to run away, just walk indoors, and it's really uncomfortable to be locked up here all the time. β
"Is there anything you can do to help me?" Xu Qing narrowed his eyes and looked displeased.
"yes, Mr. Xu, is there anything you need my help with?" Charlene looked at each other with a smile, but she made up her mind and pretended to be confused.
Xu Qing looked at Charlene deeply for a while, "Tomorrow at three o'clock in the afternoon, we will leave the federation on time." β
Xia Lin blinked and looked at Xu Qing with a confused expression. It's just that if you look closely, you will find the panic and uneasiness that is leaking from Charlene's eyes.
Xu Qing's face was silent, but he sneered in his heart.
In the final analysis, it's just a little girl, even if she learns a lot from Chu Dian's cunning fox, but there are too few opportunities to use it.
It's okay to use this little skill to deceive others, but if you want to hide it from him, it's still tender!
"I like smart people, girls, if you can think of a good note, we don't have to leave our homes to make one on another planet, don't you think?"
Hearing this, Charlene laughed, but did not answer.
Xu Qing snorted coldly. He turned around and strode away. "But before Miss Charlene thinks clearly, for the sake of Miss Charlene's personal safety, you should honestly stay in the convalescent cabin. Otherwise, if something happens, Xu may not be able to rush over to save you! β
Charlene:......
Did she say let this guy save herself?
Narcissism is a disease! Gotta be cured!
However, it was obvious that Xu Qing did not have this awareness, and when he saw that Xia Lin was still unwavering, he left without hesitation.
He wasn't worried that someone would do anything to Charlene, because the recuperation chamber where Charlene was kept was specially made. Not only is there no open button in the inner place, but in fact there is no one in the lower part of the process.
Outside of this saffirmation chamber, there are no rows of equipment usage and detailed explanations, not even opening buttons, only an inconspicuous keyhole.
However, few people know that this keyhole is the soul of this healing podium. It is also the key to being able to hold Charlene.
No one can do anything without a key. It doesn't matter if the people inside want to come out, or if the people outside want to frame them.
And the only key, on his body, no one but him was able to release Charlene. Of course, the replenishment of nutrients or something was also Xu Qing coming in person, and the others had no chance to contact the convalescence warehouse and Charlene.
Looking at the door that was closed with some sadness, Charlene struggled for a while before quickly releasing her mental power to probe the surrounding situation.
It's almost instinctive. That's really ......
Thinking of the events of the year, Charlene couldn't laugh or cry, (to be continued......)