Zhang Yingying's words gradually showed their edge: "Ms. Wen, in terms of extraordinary species in Xia City now, not only President Ouyang and my boss are the only ones, but you also specifically avoided the situation after the appearance of the Blood Ring Fortress in December last year... …How do you say this?"
Wen Huilan smiled at her again, but her eyes turned to Ronan, who had not spoken for a while, and bowed again to show respect:
"Yes, I deliberately avoided the influence of Professor Luo...because when talking about you, Professor, it is basically clear that the situation in Xia City, and even in this world, is different."
Ronan is still struggling with the structural issues of the arm armor, especially the connection with the chest and abdominal armor - the physical structure is still secondary, and the function may need major changes.
Of course, he was also listening to the discussion between Wen Huilan and his friends, listening to the former's compliments, and he did not forget to respond with a smile: "Many people are troubled."
"Frankly, it's a terrible headache."
Wen Huilan's expressions are actually becoming more and more bold.
I don’t know if this sentence is describing the big backer behind her—the de facto owner of Lake City, President Gao Wenfu.
However, she next started from Xia City:
"Here in Xia City, the Blood Ring Fortress was born. It has cut down the cost of cultivating talents by a large amount. It is even more effective for people with mental side abilities. Nowadays, many mental side people regard Xia City as ' Holy Land', came all the way, trying to transfer and register, just to practice in the Blood Ring Fortress. But as far as I know, at this point, Xia City's policy is still very vague, right?"
After cutting the paper, he curled his lips and said: "What kind of registration are you moving? We didn't deliberately block them. If you have the ability, just come up."
Wen Huilan's statement is very comprehensive: "Cultivation is always a systematic project. The spiritual level is active, and material needs are bound to rise. Without the support of association channels, it is too difficult to obtain sufficient and necessary materials...At this time, too rapid improvement, Maybe it’s a way to die.”
"So, this is also the profit point of 'Migration'?" After a long debate, Xie Junping became more and more keen.
Wen Huilan did not deny: "So we are nervously waiting to see whether the Xiacheng branch will come up with policies that are beneficial to immigrants and whether they will give equal treatment to immigrants.
"Now it seems that the decision-makers of your club are still hesitant. Perhaps it is because the equal treatment policy will significantly increase the number of registrations in a short period of time and obtain short-term benefits, but the corresponding subsidy costs will also increase in the next few years. A substantial increase. Not to mention the issue of balancing the interests of new and old members.
"If we can't find a balance point, it may not take too long. As the resources around Xia City continue to decline, these newly registered members who came purely to increase their strength will disperse in a hurry after taking enough benefits. .
"Of course, the premise for this situation to occur is that Professor Luo fails to further improve the training model of the Blood Ring Fortress in the next few years, and fails to continuously improve efficiency and reduce costs..."
Zhang Yingying raised her eyebrows: "I seem to have more confidence in Boss Luo."
Ronan smiled and said nothing.
"Of course, Professor Luo is a figure at the pinnacle of the era. Not only the Blood Ring Fortress, but also the 'Slicer' and 'Super Configuration' on the beach of Ti City, has even shaken the 'Burner System' - I am more optimistic. Through this model, the conversion rate of the general resources of the secular world into the 'non-combustion system' will be improved. And no one will be surprised if any miracles are performed next."
Wen Huilan's tone was natural and sincere, with no hint of flattery. But what follows is a turning point:
“For the outside world, things are different again.
"Many people originally thought that Xia Cheng
The stability, peace, and less competition with others are more like President Ouyang's ideal concept, coupled with the cost of high investment and high consumption, the illusion of forced order. Although the Lingbo Network is great, it can be weakened and encroached step by step through resource restrictions... Even if there is still a strong supporter, His Majesty Wu Huang, who has in-depth cooperation with the capital, may be a target that can be fought for. "
Zhang Yingying sneered.
Wen Huilan leaned over and smiled at her, apologizing, but had no intention of changing her direction: "Whether this idea is right or wrong, it can always be regarded as a reason for self-persuasion, giving room for reconciliation, compromise, and concessions in thinking.
"But now, in Xia City, there are three extraordinary species, President Ouyang, His Majesty Emperor Wu, and Professor Luo.
"In the foreseeable future, this 'unsustainable' Summer City model will definitely continue willfully; until the relevant costs drop significantly, it will continue to 'suck blood' around the world, and its intensity will only increase; at the same time, in the early stage, The various 'concessions' may not continue any longer - what they want to change and what they don't want to change, for Xia Cheng now, couldn't be simpler.
"Three extraordinary species who unite sincerely and advance and retreat together are undoubtedly the most decisive and subversive force in the world - the problem is that those extraordinary species outside Xia City, especially those who maintain the order of the times I am afraid that the governors will not be willing to see this situation happen."
Zhugan smiled bitterly when he heard this: "Ms. Wen, is this the information you got, or is it a trick for the big shots?"
Wen Huilan pursed her lips and smiled. The mark on the left corner of her lips was profound and playful in a "you guess" way: "Regardless of what others want, aren't Xia Cheng prepared for a rainy day?"
Xie Junping felt that this was Wen Huilan hinting at "cooperation" and a sales method: "I said, it seems that this level of conflict cannot be solved by opening a smuggling route, right?"
"Of course, 'Hui Xing' has no ability or qualifications to get involved in this level of gaming."
"That's okay with President Gao?"
"Purely my personal opinion, I think President Gao and Xia Cheng are not compatible."
"..."
Wen Huilan's frank attitude really left people speechless.
The problem is that the attitude is frank, but the position is blurred.
Paper Cut couldn't help but ask in the group: "Is she really Gao Wenfu's agent?"
"If it's fake, it will be replaced." Zhugan, who was in charge of liaison, endorsed it.
"Then this makes sense..."
"In the big account business, what sales have to do is to first make the big account recognize her as a person, and then she can get the product." Xie Junping's Yin-Yang language skills have improved significantly.
Octopus, who was not present, was curious: "Does Boss Luo approve of her?"
"At least I want her to talk more."
As soon as Xie Junping left the message, Ronan clapped his hands during the discussion. At this time, one of his hands was wearing armor, and the other hand was still free. The sound was a bit strange, but it was harmless.
"Very wonderful."
Wen Huilan lowered her head and replied: "You are overly complimentary."
"No, I'm very inspired. I have never considered the branch model or the cost. Maybe it's because I worked on my own projects before and my sister was so supportive that I almost didn't worry about money. I finally waited until it started. I was worried, and before I had time to think more about it in my mind, I entered the branch again - I really thought everyone in the world was like me."
Ronan laughed at himself casually, but no one agreed.
Everyone knows that the real theme has just begun.
Ronan, however, had no intention of making another long argument, and he spoke very straightforwardly.
Bai: "The only pity is that although Ms. Wen's talk is good, it still doesn't touch the point that interests me... I can only ask a few more questions. With Ms. Wen's mastery of the surrounding situation, I think the answers are all off the shelf."
Wen Huilan was slightly startled, lowered her eyes and said "I don't dare".
Ronan shook his head and smiled: "That's not okay! Ms. Wen, you can't talk endlessly when you educate us; when we ask questions, you just push back."
Wen Huilan said again, "I don't dare."
Just one word and the atmosphere is completely different.
"Ouch, is this a trap?" Xie Junping posted another message in the group, but this time no one responded.
Because Ronan didn't give Wen Huilan any more time to adjust, he asked directly: "First, judging from the interrogation results of those in Taixi Company, the supply channel of 'Hui Xing' in Xiacheng has been relatively stable. I want to know, Does the bulk of the profits here come from people with abilities in the other world, or from ordinary people in secular society?"
Under Ronan's gaze, Wen Huilan never raised her head again, looking at the ground. There was half a second before answering, but her pronunciation was crisp and clear:
"...ordinary people."
"Holy shit, sharp!"
Xie Junping was used to speaking in the group, so he really couldn't control himself, but Ronan's question was indeed a wake-up call!
Paper Cut also suddenly realized: "Xia Cheng Model, your sister! I almost let her lead her into a ditch! How the hell can a business with a thousand people compare with a business with 200 million people?"
This is a completely different way of thinking.
Perhaps the description "one thousand to two hundred million" is not accurate enough. There are still only a few people who actually consciously consume smuggled goods.
But smuggled goods consist of special, high-priced rare items on one side, and ordinary, low-cost, high-volume consumables on the other—perhaps to evade tariffs, or perhaps because of quality issues.
Rare objects are of course aimed at special groups of people; consumables are inevitably aimed at the general public. The latter has too many possibilities, through various distribution channels, packaging into regular goods and entering thousands of households.
This market is huge.
Although there is no evidence that "Huixing" operates this business, it feels that the style does not match; the Taixi company that was arrested today has nothing to do with it...
But when Ronan asked, wouldn't Wen Huilan also admit it?
The group of friends was still shocked, and Ronan immediately asked a second question: "What's the bulk of this product?"
"Abnormal properties."
"Be precise."
Wen Huilan seemed to adjust her breathing, but her tone remained calm: "Mainly food and nutritional categories. Abnormal jerky, bone meal, and herbal medicines that sell homeless culture..."
Xie Junping asked directly on the spot: "These things are similar to those consumed by capable people! Aren't the affordable and nutritious meals in our branch all these things?"
The paper-cut attempts to analyze: "What's the difference between genuine goods and water mixed with alcohol?"
Zhai Gong is a meticulous person and also knows a lot about industrial production: "The raw materials for nutritional meals of the branch must be treated harmlessly to retain the nutritional value while eliminating the possibility of genetic contamination. This harmless production line is in Xiacheng There is only one, and it seems to have to be controlled by the Lingbo Network. The process is complicated and expensive, and the cost is quite..."
Speaking of this, Zhai Gong suddenly thought of something and suddenly got stuck.
At this time, Ronan asked Wen Huilan a third question: "Have you ever counted the increase in the number of 'dirty people' in Xiacheng in the past few years in Xiacheng? These increases are related to this Are the goods provided online related?”
