Ai Xiaolu was racking her brains to explain to Snow Li what love was and at the same time, change Snow's concept of love .
On the other side, Redington's expression was not looking good . He suddenly felt that he would rather not have come to Aisbotan .
Cronode who was sitting at the opposite side seemed like he was smiling . Redington was definitely a powerful person and also a talent . In this era, resource, technology and talents were undoubtedly what every family was fighting for . Resources and technology would not betray them, but people were different, especially those talented ones . Cronode believed that bundling interests together was a way to get to them .
"Don't tell me that you thought that I'm here just to pick up girls . "Cronode smiled in a relaxed manner, but Redington really was shocked .
The Cronode family wanted to conquer Aisbotan by force?
"Ahem, Shien, have you thought it through? Once you take action, you may cause riots . Even the Cronode family cannot suppress it . " Redington did not know what they wanted to do and this was not within his abilities . The power of a single person was so small, the horizon was so small . It was like doing business . Some people would sell one piece by one piece, while others operate based on their capital by the millions .
Shien smiled lightly . "Aisbotan is now under the control of the Ai Financial Group . They account for 30% of the proceeds . This percentage is not a big deal, but their development of the Star is too slow . Everyone thinks that this cannot realize their own interests . The Hail Cloud Alliance needs funds to develop . Look at Arbiter and Aslan, the arms race has already started, and our Hail Cloud Alliance cannot fall behind . "
Naturally, Redington was not a fool . Elites like him always paid attention to the international situation . The problem was he could only watch and listen, and Shien was that type of existence who could participate within . Of course, it was the family that he represented who was participating within .
Actually, to this step, Redington already had no choice . He had indicated his desire to stand by the side of the Cronode family, the Cronode family was sure to have seen his resume and made the choice to accept . This matter was a test . If he did not accept then he would be the Cronode family's enemy . If he did well, then the Cronode family would support him .
There was no doubt that Redington was a smart person, and a smart person with ambitions .
"Shien, this thing is an outright rebellion . I understand the domestic needs . The Ai family will definitely have their own considerations . We also know that this is a political matter . In order for this situation to remain under control, we have to give a good reason for it . " Redington smiled .
Shien smiled slightly . He knew that the other party had already agreed . He was still satisfied with Redington's ability . The Cronode family needed people like him to get stronger and develop . It was alright to have ambitions but he had to be worth the money .
The Cronode family did hire mercenaries . Of course, they could also be called Interstellar pirates . The goal was not occupation, just robbery . As long as there was any problems, there would be some arguments during the council meeting . At the same time, the proposal regarding Aisbotan would resurface .
As for who was the mastermind, it did not matter . The two would just be accusing each other . The Cronode family was already good at doing such things .
Of course, it was not a problem dealing with one or two people in the midst of chaos . People like Wang Zheng without any background, coming and dying here would not mean anything . People like Ai Xiaolu on the other hand would certainly be fine . Harming Ai Xiaolu was the same as hitting the bottom line of the Ai Financial Group . The Cronode family did not intend to enter a full-blown war with the Ai Financial Group . At present, the competition between families was still based on their abilities and within a certain range .
As for Snow Li, it was another matter . Snow Li was definitely an important person that the Ai Financial Group wanted to develop, but she was not the heir . If he snatched Snow Li away, he would not hit their bottom line and at the same time it would make them lose face . Of course, the most important point was that Cronode himself would be very happy . This would be killing many birds with one stone .
Redington would not get any news on the specific arrangements . This thing was no more than a test for him from Cronode .
Cronode originally wanted to get rid of Redington together with Wang Zheng . Unexpectedly Wang Zheng had acted automatically and got rid of himself . This saved Cronode from having to make a move .
A mere person was nothing in front of power .
After consoling Snow Li, Ai Xiaolu walked alone to the window . Looking at the snow white world outside, she turned on her Skylink .
"How are the preparations?"
"Miss, everything is smooth . The pirate team has already been blocked by us . We have surrounded them . "
Ai Xiaolu turned off her Skylink . The battles between the Ai family and Cronode family were intensifying . Shien was no doubt the representation of elites of the Cronode family . This guy was famous for being underhanded from young . Ai Xiaolu had paid attention to him since he arrived at the Elite Academy . As the focus of conflict between the two families, Aisboten itself was at the centre of the conflict . Very obviously, the nonsense at the council meeting had caused the Cronode family to lose their patience . Based on their usual way of handling matters, they would use the fastest way to cut through all troubles . One had to say that this move had already won the support of a portion of people .
The Milky Way Alliance had ended the distribution of resources . More than 10 years of peace had led to the road of quick development . But, as some benficiaries strengthened, their development entered another bottleneck . Ai Xiaolu was uneasy about such situations . However she also knew that she was just one person and could not care about other places . But the Hail Cloud Alliance was related to her own personal benefits .
Things were going very smoothly . It was as she guessed . While the intelligence collected by the guards' team of the Ai Financial Group, and the pirate group caught by them would not form a fatal threat to the Cronode family, but at least on the council, they could teach them a lesson .
Turning off her Skylink, Ai Xiaolu had the nagging feeling that something was wrong . It seemed… like things were progressing a little too smoothly .
However, retrospectively, it did not seem too easy as well . After all, if not for her out of the box thinking, the other party might have just succeeded already .
Shien Cronode and Redington walked towards her . They were chatting happily . Seeing Ai Xiaolu, both of them smiled at her . You had to admit, based on appearances, both of them were handsome . People coming from Hail Cloud Alliance were normally handsome guys and beauties .
"Xiaolu, watching the snow scenery alone? The base is out searching for Wang Zheng already . Looks like we've to train on our own again today . " Redington said . After all Redington was her classmate for many years, they were still quite familiar .
Ai Xiaolu knew that Redington had totally joined the Cronode family . Originally she had also tried hard to get this person to join their side .
It was a pity they had different values and goals and could not work together .
"Classmate Ai, don't look at me as though you are looking at a thug . We are now at the very least classmates . While our families may have their differences but those are the adults' businesses . Shouldn't we get along well as classmates?"
Shien smiled .
Ai Xiaolu smiled . This Shien was also famously difficult to deal with . "Birds of the same feather flock together . Classmate Shien, there's still time . We can discuss this slowly . "
The three of them naturally would not lose their temper like kids . Shien smacked his forehead . "Aiya, I heard that you like that Wang Zheng very much . You even invested in him . Before coming to the Elite Academy, my friends and I were still talking about that . We are thinking which guy had such the fortune to actually be chosen by the young Miss of the Ai family . Unexpectedly, you did it for classmate Snow . Tsk, tsk . You guys really are the best of friends . "
Redington was also smiling slightly . This Shien really could insult another without coarse language . On one hand he was saying that Ai Xiaolu was maintaining a gigolo, and also hinting that she was romantically linked to Wang Zheng . It was unclear how the rumours have spread at Hail Cloud . After all, Ai Xiaolu's investment in Earth was something very meaningless to the outside world . If not for the huge profits reaped at the end, there was no knowing what rumours would be spread .
Ai Xiaolu smiled and she smiled more brightly . "Well, those with ability work harder . Even if I'm the smaller one, I'm willing to invest in a man like Wang Zheng . But for some people, even if they kneeled and begged at my door, I would never give them a chance . Both are men, yet why is there such a huge difference?"
As she said, Ai Xiaolu winked at the two of them . "The two of you enjoy your discussion . I'll leave first . "
After speaking, Ai Xiaolu walked pass the two of them like a proud peacock .
Shien and Redington exchanged a look . "This girl is still so sharp tongued . "
Redington shook his head .
"Is that Wang Zheng really that strong?" Shien was on the contrary interested now . Of course he knew that Ai Xiaolu was joking but to say that, there was most likely some truth in it .
Ai Xiaolu was a rational person . She was the type of person who could sacrifice herself for the benefit of her family . There was no doubt to this . In her bones, she and Cronode were the same type of people . They were both one of the typical family elite . However Snow Li was a simple and pure girl . There was nothing complicated . When she looked at a person, she also followed her instinct . These two totally different persons could become friends but why would they like the same man?
Chapter end
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