Resurrection Empire

Chapter 660 248 Fifth Level Citizen

Ren Zhong's main purpose for coming to Chromium Carbon Town this time is to finalize the military weapons leasing system here.

At the same time, he will also invest in building a large comprehensive structure that integrates sleep pods, armed supply stations, medical stations, and entertainment facilities here, with a total investment of four billion.

This is both a promise he made to the Mayor of Chromium Carbon Town earlier, and his groundwork for the large influx of Scavengers coming to work at Starfire Town.

Incidentally, although there is a surplus of resources here, some local wildlings have their reservations, but Ren Zhong doesn't care.

Yang Bingzhong could control Starfire Town at will. Ren Zhong's current influence, wealth, and power far exceed dozens of times that of Yang Bingzhong's initial state, to suppress these pampered and privileged wildlings who are used to a life of being human shields is truly too easy.

Some days have passed since the news came out, and no one dares to stand against him.

On the contrary, there are surprisingly many people in town now cheering, after all, the pillar industry of Chromium Carbon Town is mining.

The majority of the wildlings genuinely care about the hundred citizenship spots falling from the sky over at Starfire Town.

In any town, becoming a Citizen from a wildling is as rare as finding a unicorn.

With Mr. Ren's support, Starfire Town achieved it, and at one go for a hundred people.

Some wildlings in Chromium Carbon Town, who are confident in their abilities, even secretly hope that Mr. Ren will do the same here one day.

Quite a few non-professionals have already hatched plans, renting fast transport shuttles these days to hustle outside the town non-stop, thinking of getting rich by serving as guides when the time comes.

Ren Zhong spent nearly half a day with Liang Qifa running up and down, and after finishing business here, they went to the submarine building to replenish food, rest for a while, and then to the private gym behind the CEO's office, stepping onto the exercise bike, pedaling non-stop.

Just then, his Wrist watch vibrated; it was a voice call from Xiao Xingyue.

Ren Zhong was already warming up and didn't want to stop, so he accepted the call while pedaling, "Hello, Reporter Xiao, is there something you need?"

A questioning voice came from the other side, "Mr. Ren, are you busy now? Is it convenient to take this call?"

It was clear that she misunderstood the source of Ren Zhong's heavy breathing at this moment.

Ren Zhong chuckled, "It's fine, I'm working out."

"Working out?"

Ren Zhong: "Yes, I don't have many battle scenes required now, so I usually do intensive physical training to maintain my condition when I'm free."

Xiao Xingyue: "Mr. Ren, you're truly disciplined."

"Just alright, I guess. After all, my strength is limited, so I have to work harder to get ahead."

"Typically, a citizen with a net worth of over a billion doesn't care much about personal strength but considers hiring high-ranking professionals to serve them. Individual power is limited."

"Personal habits differ, I guess. I thought about hiring people, just haven't managed to get around to it. So, Reporter Xiao, what did you want to discuss with me?"

"Did you watch the documentary? How do you feel?"

"The production is very exquisite, but…"

"But what?"

Ren Zhong: "I'm not as merciful towards wildlings as depicted in the documentary; it somewhat over-glorifies me. If I'm not fully assured, I wouldn't fulfill the promises I make to wildlings. I don't intend to die here."

Xiao Xingyue: "That was my oversight; I only considered the program's effect, sorry."

"No worries."

"Did you watch it from start to finish?"

"Yes, without missing a second."

"Ah, thank you for your support. The streaming bonus will be settled from tomorrow, once a day. Although the ratings are high, since it's not a paid video, only ad revenue is shared. Mr. Ren, you can personally expect to earn five to eight hundred million; you wouldn't find that too little, right?"

"Why would I find it too little?"

"But you're already a billionaire, worth two thousand eight hundred billion; a few billion is indeed insignificant."

"The wealthier you are, the more you love money, right?"

"Indeed."

The two then engaged in some small talk with no substantial content.

Suddenly, Xiao Xingyue unexpectantly asked, "By the way, Mr. Ren, when do you plan to upgrade to Fifth Level Citizen?"

Ren Zhong instantly understood her intentions.

He and Xiao Xingyue were mere acquaintances, nowhere near discussing such private matters.

Xiao Xingyue's question seemed sudden.

But both of them were well aware of the situation.

Xiao Xingyue had already laid the groundwork.

She first mentioned "individual power is limited," implying that Ren Zhong needs a team.

Not the so-called team he assembled in Starfire Town, but another group of bigwigs who can control resources.

Then she discussed the documentary, mentioning "from start to finish."

The intention wasn't about the documentary; her real emphasis must be on the Source Star Civilization Promotion Association listed in the production team.

Afterwards, the small talk didn't carry much depth, but her topic daringly jumped from small talk to the Fifth Level Citizen matter.

Clearly, she was using a euphemism to straightforwardly tell Ren Zhong, "Here we have an organization aligned with your ambitions, called the Source Star Civilization Promotion Association. Once you reach Fifth Level Citizen, we'll begin to engage with you."

After a few seconds of thought, Ren Zhong answered with a smile, "I plan to do so, it shouldn't take long."

"Then I'll congratulate you in advance, Mr. Ren. However, I fear I won't be able to join the expert panel for your composite review then."

"Why not?"

"Because I shouldn't have handed you a note upon first seeing you and finding you charming, my type, leading to making a private agreement with you, and colluding during the Alien Ore incident to cover up the facts. I got punished, and was temporarily suspended at the Telekinesis Master institution. Luckily, I subjected you to multiple audits, ensuring you had no potential risks. Otherwise, I'd be in big trouble."

Ren Zhong: "..."

Xiao Xingyue: "Of course, with your talent and ability, you have the right to covet Alien Ore. As long as you're willing to donate over 300 billion to the Association. As a newly emerging Fifth Level Citizen with the ability to upload consciousness in advance, you qualify to possess a set of alien ore-crafted, growth-type armor."

Ren Chongchong nodded heavily, "Understood."

"Great. Waiting for your good news. Let's catch up later."

Xiao Xingyue's few brief words conveyed a huge amount of information.

First, she indeed saw through Ren Zhong's psychological immunity.

Second, she used self-incrimination to obscure Ren Zhong's special ability of immunity to psychological reviews.

Third, under the surveillance of the "Net", no matter how cautious he is, it's impossible to keep the secret entirely. As early as when he first wore armor with alien ore to fight the Cold-blooded Butcher, he was exposed.

Fourth, it was around that time that Xiao Xingyue realized the first point and began executing the second. Without his knowledge, Xiao Xingyue covertly provided Ren Zhong an implicit back-up through her organization, helping him avert a disaster.

Fifth, the solution to cover gaps.

Sixth, Xiao Xingyue, esteemed as a Level Eight Telekinesis Master, was temporarily suspended likely because of her far-fetched justification for violating principles just by finding Ren Zhong excessively handsome. Xiao Xingyue had no choice; she couldn't find a better reason. If she claimed to value Ren Zhong for his potential, she couldn't explain why a Telekinesis Master would need a powerful wildling friend.

Ren Zhong jumped off the exercise bike, entered the wrist watch space, returned to the citizen interface, and clicked on the upgrade guide.

The familiar text prompt appeared.

"Honored Fourth Level Citizen, Mr. Ren Zhong, do you wish to donate 354.5 billion to obtain sufficient upgrade points?"

Ren Zhong: "Yes!"

He assumed this occasion would be as silent as the last one.

Unexpectedly, upon confirming, as soon as 354.5 billion was deducted from his personal account, a notification was sent simultaneously to him, as well as all citizens and wildlings of Yangsheng City and Sha County in Huaihai City.

"Citizen Ren Zhong has met the points requirement for upgrading to Fifth Level Citizen. After passing a composite psychological review, Citizen Ren Zhong will officially become a Fifth Level Citizen, and he will enjoy the following rights…"

Not detailing the rights, to sum up, in a phrase, he is about to become a perpetual nobility on Source Star.

His descendants will be able to inherit the position of Fifth Level Citizen.

He will prosper through generations.

In just an instant, all acquaintances, all those who had exchanged contact details, sent their congratulations.

Ren Zhong did not reply to any.

He was only thinking.

This carrot in front of the donkey is truly sinister.

He himself has also become a part of the carrot.