Resurrection Empire

Chapter 778 292: The Leader's Chair [7000 words]_4

Ju Qingmeng nodded, "That's true."

Ju Qingmeng thought for a moment and said, "I'm planning to expand the Armored Laboratory, establish some branch departments, and focus on researching and producing the necessary equipment."

Ren Zhong nodded, "Hmm. I'll allocate fifty billion to you for now. You can use it first. If you're short on people, you can recruit graduates from your alma mater or Liao Yuan Science College. If you can lure over a few mentors, even better."

"That's a good idea! But it's a bit expensive."

"Money, after all, is meant to be spent, isn't it? As long as it's spent wisely."

"That's true too."

After bidding farewell to Ju Qingmeng, a faint smile appeared on the corner of Ren Zhong's mouth.

He knew perfectly well that Ying Hao would go back on his word, and that this change of heart would even occur earlier.

When he attacked Tianyuan Military Industry and was just one step away from taking it over, Ying Hao had already understood through other information channels the true combat power of the Scavenger in Starfire Town.

Ying Hao, aware that it would displease Ren Zhong, still chose to switch sides at the last moment, using the new positioning technology as an excuse to force Ren Zhong to spare the Chongyi Wang family, preventing him from completing the final step of capturing Tianyuan Military Industry. This was already factored into his considerations.

This unmet billion-dollar order was merely a test by Ren Zhong on Ying Hao.

Now, Ren Zhong had the answer.

Ren Zhong then went to the Biological Laboratory.

After the battle last night, Sun Ai said she had some issues to ponder and told others not to disturb her.

She further stated that her thoughts were crucial, and unless the ongoing war reached a critical moment, she should not easily become involved again.

Just after Ren Zhong finished discussing with the military factory, Sun Ai asked him to come over, saying there was something important to discuss with him.

When Ren Zhong arrived, both Sun Miao and Tang Shuying, who were in the basement, looked quite tense.

At this moment, Sun Ai's expression was extremely serious.

"Uncle is here. Mom and Dad, please go out for now. The fewer people know about what I want to discuss with Uncle, the better."

Sun Miao and Tang Shuying exchanged a glance and reluctantly left.

Ren Zhong brought over a chair, sat next to Sun Ai's crib, and smiled, "Little one, what's so serious?"

Sun Ai complained, "I am not little, I'm much older than you!"

Ren Zhong smiled slightly, "That may not be true. Let's talk business."

"Hmm, I have now completely blocked our perception from the 'network'. Uncle, you're someone not afraid of psychological scrutiny, so I'll be direct. Uncle, do you want a revolution?"

Ren Zhong was taken aback.

After a long pause, he nodded, then shook his head, "It's not a matter of wanting, it's a matter of needing."

Sun Ai spoke in a childish voice but with an exceptionally mature tone, "But you know, with the existence of the 'network' and Telekinesis Masters, it's impossible. To achieve your goals, you must gradually deepen your disguise, but as the disguise becomes more frequent and deeper, no matter how hard you try to stay true to your original intention, it's useless. No matter what you think in your heart, the image you establish in others' minds, your social relationships, and your influence on others will inevitably become part of the Source Star system. Eventually, you will inevitably be 'hijacked' by the companions you once relied on. But you can't just depend on your own power to grow; you must have companions, and you can't tell your true ideas to them. Your companions can't undergo transformation, as transformation means exposure and death. Your revolution is destined to transform from a noble cause into a reality for new vested interests. You cannot change it, only be assimilated. Because a person is necessarily a social creature."

Ren Zhong raised an eyebrow, "Little one, you've thought about this deeply?"

Sun Ai rolled her eyes helplessly, "How many times do I have to say, I'm not a child. I am the combined wisdom of the tens of thousands of people in the Nameless City. This isn't just the thoughts of the ten thousand scavengers in the Nameless City, but the conclusion reached by our historians after studying the 682-year history of the New Origin Calendar, synthesizing countless predecessors' wisdom. Uncle, stop treating me like a child!"

Ren Zhong nodded, "Then, what's the solution?"

He began to look forward to Sun Ai's next words.

Since Sun Ai brought it up, she must have some ideas in mind.

Sun Ai nodded, "I do have a solution. But before that, I want to know the depth of Uncle's understanding of revolution."