Resurrection Empire

Chapter 665 250 We Are Friends_2

Wu Big Mouth and the others immediately recognized Han Yaren, and each greeted him with respect.

After some pleasantries, Han Yaren, the host of the banquet, left to attend to other matters, while Ren Zhong took a few classmates and Ju Qingmeng to find a terrace to sit on.

Ren Zhong first introduced both sides to each other, making them acquainted.

Wu Big Mouth raised a glass filled with fruit wine and first offered a congratulation to Ren Zhong.

Ren Zhong accepted the toast without hesitation and drank it all at once.

After putting down the glass, a waiter came forward again, as was customary, to ask if everyone had a female or male companion.

Among those in the small stock trading group, besides Li Ruoling, everyone ordered food.

The waiter took their orders and respectfully withdrew.

Wu Big Mouth smacked his lips and said, "Speaking of which, these high-class citizens really know how to enjoy life. The quality of companions here isn't low, and outside they would charge at least several tens of thousands for a night. Though I've made some money following Ren bro in trading stocks, I really hesitate to spend it like this normally."

"It is extravagant indeed," Ren Zhong nodded, then looked down at the natural fruit wine being poured by the waiter into his glass.

This glass of fruit wine is worth thousands of points.

Besides being sweet and delicious, the added ingredients in the fruit wine also slightly help Professionals increase their biological electric carrying power.

Only at this level can one truly understand the meaning of the saying, "lavish banquets behind rich gates."

He still clearly remembers, just a few months ago, how meticulously he calculated every expense to put together a set of modified Second Level Exoskeleton Armor.

Who could have imagined that now even a single glass of wine would cost him so much?

After a moment, four women and two men arrived.

Women were dressed in elegant formal wear, not too revealing, with a demeanor that was charming yet not overly vulgar.

Some were petite and cute, others tall and curvy, each shining in their own way, exuding captivating grace.

The two men also had excellent appearances and temperaments: one looked like a young heartthrob, and the other was handsome and striking.

After these six "companions" arrived, they didn't speak much, but just stood by their respective "masters" with practiced ease, helping refill wine, handing clothes, or fanning them gently as per the "master's" request, mimicking the feeling of a natural breeze.

But Wu Big Mouth and the others weren't in a rush, continuing to chat with Ren Zhong.

"High society" has its rules. Everybody here is someone of status, and there's no need to lose one's poise over momentary desires.

Ren Zhong's eyes swept discreetly over these companions who weren't slaves but seemed like them.

He was observing these people.

Had he not known their backgrounds in advance, he would have thought they were descendants of prominent families at first glance.

Their demeanor was poised and appropriate, their micro-expressions and body language controlled just right, evidently having undergone professional training.

This reminded Ren Zhong of someone.

Ah, General Yang.

Ren Zhong mused inwardly that they had turned these people into machines for pleasing others.

Feeling somewhat unnatural, he stood up with Ju Qingmeng, saying, "There are other friends I need to attend to. You guys enjoy yourselves first, we'll catch up later."

Li Ruoling, dressed ceremoniously, then stood up urgently and said, "Ren bro, I... I didn't call for a companion. I know you brought a female companion today, but I can be one too!"

As she spoke, Li Ruoling deliberately puffed out her chest.

She was wearing a golden, low-cut gown today.

With her movement, a large expanse of her beauty was on full display.

Ren Zhong stiffened all over.

Ju Qingmeng, however, answered for Ren Zhong.

She smiled and said, "Miss Li, you're too polite, but today Ren Zhong already said it's just me. Besides, he doesn't like gold, he prefers red."

Li Ruoling was taken aback.

Ren Zhong bowed slightly again and gracefully left with Ju Qingmeng.

Watching them leave, Li Ruoling bit her silver teeth and sat down, looking quite dejected.

Her lips trembled as if she wanted to speak some defiant words, but ultimately swallowed them.

In her heart, she thought.

Put on airs, thinking I don't recognize you, huh, the belle of Chongyi County, Ju?

You used to have a reputation for aloofness, but now it seems you're no different.

What are you so proud of? You're just early to the game!

One and a half hours later, the first Deputy Governor of Yangsheng City, Ma Shengfu, arrived. Under the camera of Yangsheng City's local TV station, he gave Ren Zhong a few words of encouragement.

Afterward, the reporters dispersed, and Ren Zhong first chatted casually with Ma Shengfu.

Upon learning the Governor's name, Ren Zhong had a thought, and upon further inquiry, it was indeed so.

This Ma Shengfu turned out to be Old Ma's cousin.

The Ma Family truly is extensive and prosperous.

Ma Dafu and his daughter can probably be counted as the disgrace of the Ma Family.

Once they got familiar with each other, before Ren Zhong could speak, Ma Shengfu raised his voice and said, "General Ren, I've heard about Manager Ju's situation. I've specifically gone to investigate. Her parents have already surpassed the statutory retirement age yet have been summoned back. There are indeed some shady dealings over at Chongyi Military Weapon Store."

Li Ruoling, quietly following from behind and trying to find a chance to get closer to Ren Zhong and Ma Shengfu, perked up her ears.

Ren Zhong, on his side, asked a little puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"In your recent battle at Starfire Town, Manager Ju also made significant contributions. Under normal circumstances, Source Star Military Industry should have awarded her a large amount of credit point scores. However, as far as I know, Manager Ju, you only received a score at your household registration location in Chongyi County?"

Ju Qingmeng nodded, "Yes, only five million points."

Ma Shengfu snorted through his nose, "It's the heir of Tianyuan Military Industry, Wang Jinsou, who messed up the rules. How many points are you short of advancing to Third Level Citizen?"

Ju Qingmeng: "From Second Level to Third Level requires a total of forty million; I'm short by seventeen million."

Ma Shengfu nodded, "I'll personally inquire into this matter and give you an explanation in half an hour."

Ren Zhong, on his side, however, said, "Governor Ma, I think points are a trivial matter—I can solve this. The important thing is what will happen to Qingmeng's parents once she becomes a Third Level Citizen."

As he was speaking, Ju Qingmeng suddenly gasped, "Ren Zhong, you..."

Ren Zhong waved his hand, "Don't make a fuss."

Ma Shengfu looked at Ju Qingmeng with confusion, "What's wrong?"

Ju Qingmeng clung firmly to Ren Zhong's arm and looked at him questioningly.

"It's nothing, go ahead and say it."

"Governor Ma, General Ren just transferred me seventeen million, setting it so I'm the tax-paying recipient. So... I have enough points now."

There was a slight silence in the banquet hall.

In today's venue, there wasn't just one person with assets worth billions, but 1.7 million is by no means a small amount.

Ren Zhong, without a blink, brought it out and even had people announce it publicly.

Everyone knew he was declaring his authority to Wang Jinsou over the air.

Li Ruoling first looked at Ren Zhong's back, then at Ju Qingmeng. She suddenly realized that Ren Zhong's relationship with the woman next to him wasn't just a casual one. This was love!

Meanwhile, Ma Shengfu understood Ren Zhong's intentions and only laughed heartily, "Alright then, I'll give you a reply in five minutes."

Having said that, Ma Shengfu walked to one side, found a couch to sit on, and closed his eyes.

Ju Qingmeng, trembling slightly with excitement, clung tightly to Ren Zhong just to stand steadily.

It wasn't the money she cared about; it was that Ren Zhong had finally fulfilled his promise.

She barely managed to look up at Ren Zhong, her eyes gradually reddening.

In the vague vision, it seemed like she was back at the Talent Test Room in Starfire Town Mall.

She recalled that slightly presumptuous, seemingly genuine yet almost like a calculated closeness, statement from Ren Zhong when they first met.

"Of course! Because we are friends, so you helped me without expecting anything in return. Now, as your friend, I should naturally help you."

Back then, she thought it was just a jest or perhaps a lie concocted by someone of lower status to get closer to someone higher.

Never in her dreams did she expect, 125 days later, this statement would be fulfilled.

"Thank you, Ren Zhong."

Ren Zhong: "Between friends, there's no need to say thank you. I said I'd fulfill all my promises."

"Mm... okay!"

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