Resurrection Empire-Chapter 1022 - 392: "Turning Foes into Friends" (3)

Upon observing this phenomenon, Ren Zhong couldn't help but envy Li Yang's abilities.

In a certain sense, Li Yang, also known as Number 38, is invincible.

He has only one weakness: he can't control Ren Zhong.

The elevator stopped, and Ren Zhong directly reached the top floor of the largest mushroom-shaped building in Mengdu City, striding on a step conveyor belt straight to the office of the Mengdu Group CEO's assistant, where he met Li Yang.

Compared to when he was still a wilderness dweller, he has become fatter now, his face rounder, leaving a simple short haircut.

His face wore a seemingly friendly smile, but the small, squinting eyes carried a bit of an eagle's sharpness, revealing a sense of cunning and viciousness.

Ren Zhong pretended not to understand, quickly stepping forward with familiarity, hugging the other's shoulder, laughing heartily: "I saw you redeemed by the Mengdu Group earlier and worried about your safety, but it seems I was overthinking. You're thriving here."

In reality, Ren Zhong and Li Yang weren't that familiar.

Back then, they briefly met once in the Paradise of Humanity, and before this, Hu Yang almost died at Li Yang's hands, basically making them adversaries.

So Ren Zhong's words at this moment were awkward to the point of being hard to watch.

Interestingly, Li Yang was not uncomfortable; instead, he warmly patted Ren Zhong's shoulder as well, "Of course, you didn't understand Mengdu Group before, always relying on your imagination, easily overthinking things. Actually, everyone here is a good person, and they speak nicely."

Ren Zhong: "Mmm."

Li Yang made a gesture to invite Ren Zhong to sit on the sofa beside him.

Then, he returned to his desk, opened a projector, "I've already investigated the family information of Qin Xiang and others, you can take a look. Although you lost a friend, unfortunately, I believe this is our opportunity to expand our power."

Ren Zhong waved his hand, "What expansion? I'm still being suppressed now."

Li Yang shook his head, "Don't worry, I'll introduce you to my boss, Mr. Hugh Augustus, later. You're one of us now."

...

After reading the information, Ren Zhong frowned, indicating that he found the matter troublesome.

Indeed, Qin Xiang and others have quite a background. Although their status isn't as high as the core heirs like Ma Xiaocheng, Hugh, and Ying Hao, nor secondary heirs like Tang Xiangyun, they are higher than most Source Star citizens.

They basically come from Seventh Level citizen families, descendants of early members of the nine major enterprises.

These families are scattered throughout the Source Star System, operating various forces. The types of forces include corporate and administrative units, similar to the Yangsheng Ma family's situation, but even stronger.

The information provided a summary of statistics; these nineteen forces combined control approximately ten trillion Source Star Coins in wealth, and a population of tens of millions.

Li Yang said: "Three of these families are suppliers to the Mengdu Group, deeply connected with the Augustus family. But it doesn't matter, we are the real insiders. I'm willing to help you seize the opportunity, integrate these resources, and concentrate them in your hands. The great migration will inevitably eliminate some people; completing resource integration early can further enhance productivity. In the entire Source Star human society structure, I haven't seen a manager stronger than you, Ren Zhong."

Ren Zhong cupped his hands, "I'm flattered. I'm worried Mr. Augustus might not agree."

Li Yang: "Don't worry, he'll nod."

Saying this, Li Yang checked his watch, stood up, "Alright, the CEO's meeting has concluded, I'll take you to see him now."

Ren Zhong followed Li Yang out the door but didn't take many steps, instead arriving directly at the next-door office. Their offices were adjacent, indicating the degree to which Li Yang was "valued highly."

This office covers a large area, resembling a hall.

In the center of the hall stood a 3D projector, showcasing information on the entire Source Star System, including the eight major planets, Source Sun, and asteroid belt.

Though Ren Zhong knew the footprints of Source Star humanity had already reached across the star system, due to the limitations of his citizen level, he had previously been unable to access this classified information.

Now he finally had the opportunity to view the entire picture.

Beyond Source Star, almost every celestial body over five kilometers in diameter throughout the star system had human settlements.

The populations on Source Mars and Yuanjin Star each exceed 500 million, spread across the planets.

Seeing Ren Zhong's interest in the projection map, Li Yang casually walked forward, using his finger to gesture in the air, reducing the display to the Source Star itself.

Li Yang pointed to the color blocks inside, "The red areas are controlled by the Mengdu Group; doesn't it look like stars scattered across the sky? Quite spectacular, isn't it?"

Ren Zhong swallowed, "Yes. Mr. Hugh is truly remarkable."

Li Yang didn't comment, then dragged the display to the First Continent, pointing his finger at the Yangsheng City area, the greenish-purple block representing Ren's Group also turned blood-red.

Li Yang sighed, "Compared to you, Hugh Augustus is still a cut below. The depth of your control over your subordinates is beyond my imagination."