The topic was quietly diverted by Xia Ke'an.

Or rather, this is what she wants to talk to Xu Shi alone.

“…… You secretly supported the "Long Knife Party", supported their excessive weapons and equipment, and took advantage of the chaos to annihilate the "Disger" and annex the Sixth District...... This can be regarded as breaking the balance that has always been between Night Sin City, or the six major consortia. ”

The white-haired Lori cleared her throat and said with a serious analysis, "Dragon City will not give up...... Don't tell me you haven't thought about it. ”

Xu Shi didn't answer, just quietly listened to what she said.

The fact is that of course he was wary of this, and he had already taken this situation into account from the moment he found Ding Jun.

He still understands the so-called balance between the consortia - he had heard his father say a long time ago that after the destruction of the two super-complex interests of "Tianhe" and "Refraction", Night Sin City was in a state of top chaos for a while.

Not to mention that the second-rate enterprises below have been beaten to the ground, and ordinary residents have suffered even more, like purgatory on earth...... In the end, everyone found that no one could dominate the country, so they gave up and gradually divided the territory.

At least for now, each consortium has its own system, like a secular convention, and a town hall in the middle is used as a lubricant, and the situation gradually stabilizes, and there is no greater friction between them.

But his own actions have really destroyed this balance, at least to the interests of "Dragon City".

As one of the top forces in Night Sin City, "Dragon City" is actually the most special of the six major conglomerates.

On the one hand, Dragon City is based in Sin City rather than Night City, and in a sense it is more like a big gang.

At the same time, they are also the only consortium that did not say that they were promoted to the top because of the fall of "Tianhe" and "Refraction", they have always existed, and they can be regarded as the uncrowned kings of Sin City.

This also laid the foundation for their model - controlling gangs and running side businesses, seven of the eleven districts in Sin City are under their direct jurisdiction, and the remaining regional gangs such as "Long Knife Party" and "Disger" are also supported by "Dragon City".

It's a bit like the feeling of a mercenary leader, and if the Night City Consortium wants to do something shady, they often entrust a gang to help, and the reward is credit points and all kinds of weapons.

And these rewards, "Dragon City" is going to take away a part of it, and at the same time, it also expands its strength in disguise.

In this case, it is not impossible for him to fund the high-level weapons of the "Long Knife Party" to attack the "Disger", but he must first get a hand from the "Dragon City", and omitting this step seems harmless, but in fact the consequences are quite serious.

First, this is equivalent to crossing the middleman, and this will inevitably arouse the vigilance of the "Dragon City" - what is the intention of the "snake ring" digging into the wall like this, or even helping one to destroy the other? Lay a nail first, and replace me later?

This is a clear card, and when you think about it, you can't bear this kind of behavior, so don't expect people to swallow their anger.

So far, there has been no movement, and I think that I am just held back by the value of "twins" and is undecided.

“…… Ha, anyway, you just have to be prepared. ”

Seeing him so unfazed, Xia Ke'an also suddenly understood, obviously he knew, maybe he thought more than himself.

This reassured her that the little boy really didn't have to worry about it...... But the white-haired Lori can't help but want to complain a little.,Now that you know you're nodding.,It's tiring to say so many things......

She didn't realize that she was actively worried about him.

So she thought about taking the school exam again, and asked more tentatively, "Then what else, has Xu Dong thought about anything else, such as ......?"

"Like ten years ago?"

Xu Shi spoke leisurely, as if he had long expected what she was going to say.

“…… Why did you even think of this? ”

The white-haired Lori paused when she heard this, and then muttered weakly, "Xu Dong shouldn't really have the ability to read minds, right?" ”

"It's weird if you can't think of it, right?"

Looking at Xia Ke'an, who looked like a little adult, his face was frustrated, and Xu Shi couldn't help laughing.

What was it ten years ago? Naturally, it is the tragedy of "Refraction" and "Tianhe" being destroyed overnight.

In the original book, this is the plot line that can't be escaped, so according to the current situation, Xia Ke'an said this to himself, it is only a matter of time or time.

And, even without her factor, this is something he has to consider.

Or maybe that's something that every top consortium is afraid of, because it's really weird.

A mysterious force hiding in the shadows, but it has the power to subvert the entire pattern of Night Sin City day and night, and ten years have passed and it is still a headless unsolved case...... There is one thing to say, let alone choosing one from the six major consortia now, can everyone together achieve this level? I'm afraid it may not be.

And it's like the sword of Damocles, you don't know when or under what circumstances he will come again - maybe when there will be behemoths like "Refraction" and "Tianhe" again? Shouldn't we be a little more stable and stop thinking about being a bird?

Thinking about it this way, the delicate balance between the consortia may also have this factor.

"Yes."

Xia Ke'an was relieved when he thought about it, and simply followed the topic, "Then I'll get straight to the point, how much do you know about these?" ”

"You just don't know anything about it."

Xu Shi shook his head, this is not a lie.

In fact, after awakening the memory of his previous life, he realized the seriousness of this matter - in terms of influence and dominance, the "Refraction" and "Tianhe" back then were better than other consortia now, and if they couldn't resist it, then he had to take precautions.

Rectify the group, subdue effective subordinates, and carry out the "overrun plan...... One thing to say, doing these things by yourself is really not entirely to deal with Shen He.

But only in this matter itself, he has not gained much.

The buddy went offline too early in the original book and didn't see the later version......

So if he really wants to say it, he still wants to use Xia Ke'an to learn about this information, she is one of the parties.

"Looks like we're about the same?"

Hearing him say this, the white-haired Lori couldn't help but tease, "I was in a coma on the night of the incident, and I also didn't know anything about the beginning...... Carefree was the same, but only the two of us survived. ”

However, although it seems, since the beginning of this topic, the sadness and frustration in her eyes have become heavier and heavier.

For Xia Ke'an, this is her nightmare obstacle - everything she holds dear is gone in an instant, and there is nothing she can do about it.

What can a helpless wasted man do? It seems that it is very powerful to sit on the hospital bed and guide the country, but in fact, it is difficult to live without anyone to take care of it...... It can be seen that the feeling of powerlessness that has been lingering in her heart for ten years has definitely tormented her.

Xu Shi didn't say anything when he saw this, just handed her a glass of water.

“…… In that case, we ...... Cooperation? ”

Xia Ke'an took it but didn't drink it, just lowered his eyes and stared at his small reflection in the cup, "This is our common goal...... I know you're ambitious, not to mention the "Snake Ring" or the "Dragon City", the whole City of Night Sin might be your target. ”

"If that's the case, you're going to have to face it all sooner or later...... Right? ”

She suppressed her unconsciously trembling voice, babbling about the benefits and disadvantages, as if she wanted to convince Xu Shi as much as possible.

"How does Miss Ke'an want to cooperate?"

Xu Shi asked calmly.

"How else can we cooperate?"

Xia Ke'an smiled self-deprecatingly, "Don't you want my ability...... Then I'm recovering now, can I help you in this regard? ”

"Oh?"

Does she mean she's already able to activate her abilities? Hearing her say this, Xu Shi couldn't help but ask, "How many times can you use your ability?" ”

"As it stands...... Once? ”

The white-haired Lori thought for a while, "Don't think that one time is less, it's definitely enough to spy on who the opponent is, but I can't help with the rest." ”

"What about you?"

Xu Shi paused, "Don't tell me you'll die when you run out." ”

"Anyway, you don't have to worry about it."

Xia Ke'an smiled, "I've dragged her down for so many years, so there's nothing wrong with making her life easier in the future...... I'm pretty relieved to hand her over to you, you'll be nice to her, right? ”

She didn't answer Xu Shi's question directly, but she actually acquiesced.

Xu Shi suddenly realized, no wonder the old aunt had to avoid Xia Wuwu and talk to herself alone.

If it was those things before, then Xia Wuwu listened to it, what does it matter...... Is it considering that this topic may be talked about? It was clear that she didn't want her niece to notice that she was thinking this way.

But her mood now is very different from usual—self-abandonment, self-blame, and the stubbornness to find the truth desperately...... To tell the truth, the white-haired Lori is well hidden, even if she has the ability to assist, she hasn't been able to see all of this before.

This appearance is distressing, and Xu Shi is quite moved in his eyes.

So, after careful consideration.

He shook his head earnestly.

"No, it won't. If you die, I will torture her every day. ”

“…… Ay? ”

Xia Ke'an was stunned.

"Xu, Xu Dong is joking with me, right?"

She was unprepared for this answer, and only stammered after a while, "You, you won't really do that...... Right? ”

"Yes, because I'm not a loser."

Xu Shi's tone cooled, "So my advice is, don't leave anything to chance." ”

"Miss Ke'an should know that you are also one of the 'values' of the transaction between Team Leader Xia and me."

"My investment in you is not small, if you can't get the expected return, then I can only hold Team Leader Xia accountable and make up for more from her."

What are you kidding, buddy spent such a big price, and the treatment fee of 100,000 yuan per day was handed over to Xie Qingyan's dog woman, and in the end, he only got a one-time experience card with SS-level abilities?

This is no longer a loss, it is enough for him to turn into a tearful cat cat head and be nailed to the pillar of shame.

"Hmm......"

Xia Ke'an was speechless for a while, lowered his head and listened to him continue.

"And as you said, we have a common goal."

Xu Shi said with a straight face, "In this case, what are you doing there to move yourself?" You don't really think that's handsome, do you? ”

"Why did you teach me a lesson......

The white-haired Lori flattened her mouth, and she was a little unconvinced, and she said in an old-fashioned tone, "I'm more ...... than your mother"

"Almost, you look like a fool when you say that."

Xu Shi poked her head twice angrily, "In my opinion, exchanging life for life with the enemy, this kind of behavior of punishing yourself for other people's mistakes is the most stupid." ”

"Not to mention that you're not completely sure, haven't you thought about what to do if you don't succeed?"

Although his body has become smaller, his mind is still flexible is really a fallacy, anyway, he thinks that this gadget in front of him is a good counterexample.

"Don't poke it, it hurts ......"

Xia Ke'an covered his head and said weakly, "Then, what do you say......

"Provoked by it, believe it or not, I will take down the poke?"

Xu Shi didn't give her a good face, "Anyway, don't worry, I really want to use your broken ability, and there will be a chance for me to squeeze you well in the future." ”

“……”

was counted down by him, and when he came back to his senses, the corners of Xia Ke'an's originally drooping mouth rose instead, "Isn't it good to use the word 'squeeze' for a weak little girl like me?" ”

"Will you know you're a weak little girl?"

I don't eat her for a while.

"It's not you."

The white-haired Lori was aggrieved, but the smile on her face became more and more intense, "I know it's wrong, can Dong Xu forgive me?" ”

“…… Just take care of yourself and stop being stupid. ”

The atmosphere in the ward eased a lot, and when I saw her like this, I wanted to laugh a little, so I didn't say anything more, got up and walked outside.

"But if you squeeze it...... I don't take it back. ”

Slightly.

Xia Ke'an grimaced at his back, won't he say something nice?

But when she complained, she blushed uncontrollably.

Because it doesn't matter if you talk nonsense, or teach yourself with a straight face, in the final analysis, Xu Shi is caring about her, and seeing her give up on herself is why she is angry.

So, he's true to himself......

The fact is that the white-haired Lori was also a little confused about this before, and she didn't make it clear when she came back...... Do you want to be able or to connect people? In fact, there is an element of temptation in what I said just now.

Well, now she can be completely sure that this is a greedy guy.

So, what about Xu Shi?

One thing to say, Xia Ke'an is not a young and ignorant little girl, with her previous identity, are there still few people who pursue her?

It's just that those people are either mediocre, or their starting points are too impure, flattering and secretive, and none of them have ever entered her eyes.

But it's not the same for a while, and when I think about it, this guy has actually been playing straight balls all the time, and he's very domineering, so take the poke? How are you going to poke it......

But that's what he is, bold but thoughtful, decisive in doing things, and even a little ruthless...... It's not that this is a bad thing, on the contrary, this is a plus for Xia Ke'an, who used to be the daughter of a consortium, and indecisive people die quickly.

It's no wonder that the niece will fall, thinking of how Xia Wuwu complained about Xu Shi at the beginning, but now he is blocking the change that he doesn't complain about, Xia Ke'an inexplicably feels funny.

Pretty charming, little boy.

The white-haired Lori pursed her lips and said that it was fake to say that she was not impressed.

It's just that...... Is this just a man grabbing with a niece?

And right......

"How can anyone really like small ones......"

Xia Ke'an looked at himself in the mirror, blushing and muttering, his heart was in a mess.

While thinking about it, Xia Wuwu pushed the door and walked in, "Auntie." ”

"Ah......h

Xia Ke'an patted his cheek lightly and calmed down, "When is he gone?" ”

"Aang, he said he had something to do."

Xia Wuwu didn't know what they were talking about, and when he heard this, he just nodded, with a hint of reluctance in his tone.

Don't hold enough yet......

However, she was also a little curious about the private conversation between the two, "Speaking of which, what did you say to Xu Shi, aunt?" The mystery of God will not let me hear it. ”

"We ......"

The white-haired Lori blinked, narrowly condensing what had just happened into a sentence.

"Xu Shi said that he will torture you severely."

Xia Wuwu: "? ”

……

"Take Something Out of Context" - Excerpt from "Don't Take It Out of Context"

The state is still not right, and the previous chapters are changing...... It will be fine in about two days

I'm very sorry for affecting the reading experience, everyone join the group, and send a red envelope tomorrow night

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