It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

Chapter 65 Happy cooperation

Although they had not seen each other for many years and there were some frictions between them, but in the eyes of Su Lin and Ye Shanshan who were standing on both sides, the meeting between the young master and the young lady did not seem as tense as they had imagined.

It's just a very ordinary greeting, with a hint of joy of reunion.

Knowing that the two were childhood sweethearts, the scene even seemed a little warm, the perfect match of a golden boy and a jade girl.

However, everyone present knew that things were not that simple.

Sure enough, facing the hand extended by Xie Qingyan, Xu Shi had no intention of shaking it immediately.

"It's not gentlemanly to ask a woman to raise her hands."

Xie Qingyan's tone was brisk, but it was slightly sarcastic, "Or is it that our President Xu is actually a pure boy who is too embarrassed to even shake hands?"

I know you are up to no good... It's okay to shake hands with others. As for Xie Qingyan, his supernatural powers have been prepared and waiting for him. Who would be willing to join in if he knew it was a hook?

This made Xu Shi quite helpless, and he was in a dilemma? But since they had drawn the line, it was not a big deal if he did not take it.

And if you think about it carefully, having superpowers or not doesn't really matter in this kind of situation, it doesn't matter if you take her attack.

It is better to feel it in advance, know yourself and your enemy, so that you can be prepared in the future.

"In terms of innocence, it is indeed very big."

So he half-jokingly responded, "But I'm not embarrassed to shake your hand... It's just that I haven't seen you for a long time, and I want to take a few more glances at you."

And the moment he held Xie Qingyan's fingertips, the situation was just as expected.

He originally wanted to try and see if he could activate his ability first, but it seemed like his efforts fell on deaf ears and he was unable to establish any connection with his ability at all.

He also had a brief feeling of powerlessness... Should we say this was a suppression of rank? A pure A-rank "upgrade" was still stronger than his A-.

It seems that, at least for now, it is difficult to influence her with my abilities.

This made Xu Shi feel a little regretful, but he didn't show it on his face. He just politely withdrew his hand and said, "Please take a seat, Mr. Xie."

"Okay."

Xie Qingyan smiled slightly and sat down slowly.

But if you look closely, there is a hint of surprise in her eyes, and the look she gave Xu Shi became more complicated than before.

The thoughts of both of them were all hidden in this micro-expression.

It goes without saying that the candlelight dinner was of high standard - "Babylon" was opened specifically for the upper class, and the delicious dishes carefully prepared by the chef were enough to intoxicate people with their aroma alone.

Xu Shi and Xie Qingyan enjoyed the meal in tacit understanding, chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

It seemed that no one was going to start talking about business first.

To be honest, there wasn't much in common between the two of them. It had been a long time since they last saw each other...Looking back, all that was left were those old memories that they had almost forgotten.

For example, what happened in high school, and what happened before that, you may not remember it, but I may, and vice versa.

But even so, the two had no intention of stopping. They both seemed to be thinking of repairing their relationship, and they were trying awkwardly to narrow the distance between each other.

It is said that there is no need to eat when discussing business, but foreplay is often necessary to create an atmosphere.

It was not until the dinner was halfway through that Xie Qingyan took a sip of red wine and his expression became serious.

"Speaking of which, the hacking of the unmanned hospitals of Prism was done by people sent by Director Xu, right?"

She looked a little drunk, and her tone was very lively, like an innocent little girl... She had been like this since she came here, completely different from the seriousness and anger she had when she encountered this incident.

But Ye Shanshan, who was standing behind her, knew clearly that this was Mr. Xie’s most terrifying state.

Although she usually appears easy-going and gentle, she would never use such a cute tone - this is actually a sign before she gets serious. Once she gets serious, the aura she displays is something that even if I have been following her for many years, I don't even want to think about it.

"If you have any opinions about me, you can raise them... There is absolutely no need to protest in this way."

"What are you talking about, Mr. Xie? When did I have any problem with you?"

Xu Shi would of course not admit it, and he smiled and refilled her drink, "You are my fiancée, how can I benefit from harming you?"

"Come to think of it, I forgot to ask, has that matter been resolved? Have they caught who is causing the trouble?"

Xie Qingyan curled his lips and the answer was that it could not be completely solved.

Although a military order has been issued, the technical team under Prism will not explode because of it. Not to mention holding a knife to their necks, even if their brains are dug out and put in a petri dish, they still cannot beat them.

But she would never compromise with the "Black Rabbit" because it was impossible for her to pay the ransom honestly. If the news got out, all her people would be lost... Her choice was to fight to the end. She would replace the seriously poisoned equipment directly, and send technicians to monitor the better ones around the clock. If there was any problem, they would be solved immediately. She would also transfer staff from other hospitals to stay there permanently to avoid the previous situation from happening again.

Doing so would undoubtedly consume a lot of manpower and resources, but she had to do so in order to stabilize the situation - although a large number of people were sent to open the box for the culprit offline, nothing was found after so long.

Get angry when you think about it.

Even though Xu Shi didn't admit it, she knew in her heart that he was most likely the one behind the scenes. Now he comes here to pretend to be a good guy. You deserve to die.

Don't let me catch you, or you'll be in trouble.

"That's really... I have great sympathy for that."

Xu Shi couldn't stop laughing in his heart. The person is in my basement, how could you possibly find him... But he still had to show his concern on the surface. "Snake Ring has experienced similar things before, and I made a lot of staff changes because of this, so I suppressed it."

"Mr. Xie, please let me know if you need anything. With our relationship, I'm happy to help."

"You said it, so don't deny it when the time comes."

Xie Qingyan nodded with a smile, but secretly said mmp in his heart.

If she could, she would prick the man in front of her like a hedgehog.

But it's not possible now, so she didn't continue the topic. "Speaking of which, Director Xu said before that he had a 'better plan'. Would you mind telling me about it?"

From her tone, it felt like this was a trivial matter, something she just mentioned casually, and it was not even as important as the inquiry just now.

But the most important things always seem to be said in this way.

"my pleasure."

Xu Shi nodded slightly, passed the prepared information over, then crossed his hands on the table, observing his fiancée's reaction.

Xie Qingyan browsed the information calmly and didn't seem to react much, but her unconscious rapid breathing betrayed her.

Although Xu Shi only showed her some outlines and did not mention the core part at all, it was enough to shock her - she knew very well that the benefits and influence brought by the "Exceeding Limit Plan" were absolutely immeasurable.

To be honest, this plan is difficult to implement, and can even be said to be too bold.

But as long as we succeed, even just taking one step, it will be enough to change the current situation.

There was no way she would let go of such a thing. She had to try it no matter how risky it was.

So Xie Qingyan didn't hide anything and turned off the virtual screen and said directly, "This project is indeed very interesting. I like it very much. As for the specific ratio... 40% to 60%?"

She originally wanted to say fifty-fifty, but she couldn't figure out Xu Shi's attitude for the moment. Plus, she had been suffering a loss recently, so she simply gave in first.

"Half and half is fine."

Xu Shi's answer was unexpected. "After all, this project will inevitably require a lot of adaptability tests and upgrade capability analysis, and Prism's ability in this regard is impeccable. I don't mind a 10% profit."

"... I really have to thank Director Xu for being so straightforward."

Xie Qingyan was stunned. Xu Shi’s straightforwardness was beyond her expectation.

So generous, this guy?

"That's how it should be, isn't it?"

Xu Shi's tone was more sincere. "When my father and Uncle Xie were around, the relationship between Snake Ring and Prism was so good... but in recent years, they have become distant. For me, this is the most regrettable thing."

"Now that you say that, it's really not right."

Xie Qingyan did not comment, but raised his glass with a smile, "Then this is the beginning of our reconciliation. I wish you a happy cooperation?"

"Well, it's a pleasure to work with you."

The two smiled at each other and clinked their glasses.

All other unpleasantness also disappeared at this moment, at least temporarily.

I'm not in good condition today, so the update is a bit slow, sorry.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 66 Oops, I'm talking in Tibetan

The intention of cooperation has been confirmed, which is a good thing for both Xu Shi and Xie Qingyan.

The details of the cooperation were also finalized during the subsequent conversations - both parties sent elites in their fields to form professional teams to jointly carry out research and development, share research results, and keep them strictly confidential.

The decision-making and leadership are naturally in the hands of the "Snake Ring" that proposes the plan.

This was a very reasonable and fair cooperation, and Xie Qingyan had no objection to it. For her, this was better than she had expected.

In the joyful atmosphere, the two of them drank three bottles of red wine in a row.

"To be honest, before I came here, I didn't expect that you could give me such a surprise at some point in time."

It was not known whether it was out of courtesy or sincerity, but her face had two blushes and her tone became softer. She looked at Xu Shi with seductive eyes, rubbing her fingertips lightly on the rim of the cup, and even changed the way she addressed him.

This guy is a little more pleasing to the eye.

“As I said, Snake Ring and Prism are the best partners.”

Xu Shi returned the smile and said, "If this kind of relationship can continue, Qingyan, you will see more surprises."

"Then I'll wait and see."

Xie Qingyan smiled happily.

"By the way, regarding the person in charge of the project, I will leave it to Director Su."

Xu Shi added casually, looking behind him, "Is everything ok?"

"Master, please don't worry."

Su Lin replied respectfully.

"In that case, then from my side... Shanshan, you will be responsible for following up on the follow-up matters."

Xie Qingyan also expressed his opinion immediately, "In terms of seniority, Director Su can be considered your senior. Remember to ask her for advice. Do you understand?"

"...Ah, well, I will do my best."

Ye Shanshan was a little distracted. She only reacted quickly after hearing these words and agreed hastily.

"Then I'll have to ask Secretary Ye to take care of it."

Xu Shi looked at her, smiled and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you with a lot of things later. Thank you for your help."

"Of course, of course. Please rest assured, Mr. Xu."

Ye Shanshan gave a professional fake smile, but she felt a little nervous.

She should be the one with the lowest mood among everyone present, at least it seemed that way - the reason was simple, she had just had a fight with Xu Shi not long ago.

At that time, she was fearless. She didn't take anyone seriously except the beloved Mr. Xie, let alone Xu Shi, who was a well-known idiot in Yecheng.

But who knew that the wind direction would change so quickly. The two people who had not had any contact for many years suddenly decided to cooperate, and Xie Qingyan's appointment meant that he would inevitably have to deal with Xu Shi in the future.

Not to mention that she also realized that the other party was definitely not as simple as he seemed... How could she not feel uneasy?

Alas.

Miss Ye Shanshan regretted it so much.

……

By the time the dinner was over, Xie Qingyan was already drunk.

"Speaking of which, should we take this opportunity to finalize another matter as well?"

She looked so attractive that Xu Shi couldn't help but make a joke when he saw her.

"Oh? Are you really willing to abandon those girls in the flower bush for me?"

Xie Qingyan seemed to understand what he meant and teased with interest.

"There's no such thing as a flower garden. I'm obviously a very self-disciplined person. Don't believe the rumors out there."

Xu Shi tried to justify himself seriously, "Besides, in terms of looks and temperament, who can compare to you, Qing Yan?"