Rebirth of the Superpower Queen

Chapter 204 Negotiations with "No. 1"

"Haha, okay, okay, I'm an old-fashioned person and I'm ignorant. Zhiling, I didn't scare you, did I?" Yuan Zhiyuan laughed heartily, still showing the same friendly smile on the TV screen.

Meng Zhiling shook her head. After the joke started, she felt a lot more relaxed.

"Uncle Yuan, what do you want to talk to me about? Just tell me." Meng Zhiling was not like most people. She would be overwhelmed and delighted when she saw such a big leader personally meeting her. She was also not like other small countries. Even if they knew that the other party must have some purpose or needed help, they would still talk about the conditions, or flatter him and promise benefits.

She doesn't make promises, doesn't flatter, and just does her best. If she is really needed to help, of course, she will ask for corresponding compensation.

"I want to get something from you, because someone pointed out that that thing is now in your hands. But don't worry, I don't know how to take it for free, and I won't ask for anything from any citizen, so no matter what conditions you put forward, I will try my best to meet you." Yuan Zhiyuan suddenly put away his smile and looked at Meng Zhiling seriously. His tone was no longer so gentle, but mysterious and nervous at the same time.

I was worried that she wouldn't agree, worried about what conditions she would offer, and worried whether that thing was still in her possession.

"What is it?" Meng Zhiling frowned, unable to remember what she had on her. It had actually alarmed Number One to come in person to discuss it, so she must carefully appraise the value of it.

"Do you remember when you were in the Czech Republic, you accidentally intercepted two sneaky people, and then the thing in their hands naturally came into your hands. That's what I want." Yuan Zhiyuan said good-temperedly, and when he spoke, it was as if he was teaching his own children. Most people could not withstand his offensive.

But Meng Zhiling was not an ordinary person. "Haha, if you hadn't mentioned it today, I would have forgotten about it. But I didn't pay any attention to it after I got it back, and I don't remember where I put it. You know, my memory hasn't been very good since the last accident. If you're really anxious to get it back, I'm afraid you should give me some time to think about it and find out where I put it. I'll get back to you then, okay?"

Meng Zhiling smiled slightly, and was already thinking about something in her mind. It seemed as if she was really trying hard to figure out where that thing was.

Yuan Yongkai knew her well, and when he saw her come up with such a "high-level" excuse, he smiled in his heart. As expected, when the old fox met the little fox, it seemed that the old fox was a little too eager to succeed this time, while in this round, it seemed that the little fox had the upper hand.

He just doesn't point it out. It has nothing to do with him. He just acts as an intermediary, so he sees through these things but doesn't say them out loud. If he does, he will be in trouble.

"Yes, this matter concerns the lifeblood of our country, as well as China's international status and its relations with other powerful countries. So Zhiling, please think about it carefully. If you find it, please let me know as soon as possible, okay? I will do my best to agree to and fulfill any request and conditions." Yuan Zhiyuan's eyes were shining with gold. After hearing what Meng Zhiling said, it meant that the rumors were true and the thing was really with her, so he said sincerely with a little excitement.

"Ah? Such a small thing is so serious? Then I really have to go back and look for it carefully, and recall it carefully!" Meng Zhiling also put on a very serious look, as if she was the role model and template of a good young person in China. The kind of righteousness released from the bottom of her heart made Yuan Zhiyuan believe it, and even Yuan Yongkai almost believed it.

It was just a little short, because Yuan Yongkai understood her and knew that what she was probably thinking was: Then I have to go back and think carefully about how much money to ask this old guy. I must extort a lot of money from him. It just so happens that I’m short of money recently.

The reason he had this idea was that he had never seen Meng Zhiling always have enough money. Although she wasn't stingy, she was very calculating and shrewd. She wouldn't spend a penny she shouldn't, and she wouldn't give more than she wanted to. People who were particularly principled about finances usually achieved great things. At the same time, she also had another unprincipled principle: "If you have money, don't be a jerk!" So no matter what she did, she was very bold. Unless the money really violated her moral bottom line, she would dare to take any money and work hard to earn it.

After separating from Yuan Zhiyuan, it was still Yuan Yongkai who sent her back to the city.

"Are you hungry? Would you mind having a meal with me?" Yuan Yongkai smiled slightly and invited her to have lunch as soon as he arrived in the city.

In fact, it was already time for afternoon tea. Yuan Zhiyuan had offered to treat her to a meal at the club just now, but she politely declined. She wanted to leave that place quickly, so as soon as she finished her business, she found an excuse to leave. Of course, Yuan Yongkai had to be her driver, otherwise would she walk or fly back?

I had no choice but to nod, not knowing whether I had an early dinner or a late lunch.

"Yongkai, how is the investigation of the last giant shark case going?" After dinner, Meng Zhiling couldn't help but ask the question that had always puzzled her.

Because Heizi has been investigating the situation of the mysterious woman in the snow mountain, she also knew that Yuan Yongkai would definitely investigate, so she did not let Heizi investigate. Although Heizi said that he had investigated on his own, it seemed that someone was deliberately erasing all traces. It would be strange if nothing was found. There must be a person with great power behind this, otherwise it would not be so clean and neat.

Yuan Yong opened his mouth, seemed to want to say something but stopped himself. Finally, he opened his mouth again, but still no sound came out. This made the impatient Meng Zhiling really anxious.

"Tell me, what's with that expression on your face?" Meng Zhiling pulled Yuan Yongkai's arm, looking very anxious.

Yuan Yongkai smiled faintly, "Don't worry, I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter. I already have some clues. At least we know that the giant shark was released by the prison guard on duty that night. That prison guard is now dead, and his wife and children are nowhere to be found. If we find the wife and children of the deceased prison guard, I guess there will be a breakthrough in this case. But it's strange that every time we are about to track down key evidence, we encounter some obstacles. It's as if while we are investigating, they are erasing all traces of the crime. And they are always one step ahead of us. They know everything about our psychology, tactics, and timing."

Yuan Yongkai is also worried about this matter.

Although the incident of the giant shark did not cause any uproar among the people, there were only a dozen or twenty students on the beach at that time, and they had all been safely arranged. However, the giant shark was a "prisoner" who had been imprisoned by them five years ago. Unless China specially uses him, it will never release him from the cage specially customized for people like them in their lifetime. Therefore, this matter must be investigated thoroughly, and a warning must be given to all registered and unregistered supernatural people in China.

This is probably what the so-called killing one to warn a hundred means.

"Could his wife and children have also perished?" Meng Zhiling frowned. Who in China had such courage? Who had such opportunity and power? Not many, but those few who did probably didn't hold such a deep hatred for her.

She really didn't know who in Linhai City was the person who would rather take such a big risk to get rid of Meng Zhiling as soon as possible.

Yuan Yongkai also nodded. "That's very possible, but if he really died, I don't believe he can handle it so well. After all, his time is limited, and we're chasing him closely. He'll definitely reveal something."

"Yeah." Meng Zhiling nodded blankly, then she realized that she was nervous and had been holding Yuan Yongkai's arm at the same time, so she let go awkwardly.

But just when she was about to let go, Yuan Yongkai suddenly grabbed her hand and stared at the back of her hand. There were two pinhole-sized tooth marks there, and the surrounding area was completely black. This scared Yuan Yongkai.

"what happened?"

"It's okay, I was just accidentally bitten by a snake. The beast has been chopped into meat paste now, don't worry." Meng Zhiling smiled brightly, then withdrew her hand as if nothing had happened and said calmly.

"I'm not asking you about the snake's fate. I know that without you telling me. What I want to know is, is it poisonous? This wound looks like it has been there for two days, but why is the back of your hand still black and swollen?" Yuan Yongkai frowned and said worriedly. He always felt that such a wound was very strange and suspicious.

"A snake that bites people must be more or less poisonous. How can it not be poisonous? Fortunately, I took the antidote in time, so I am not in danger. Otherwise, there would be no need for a giant shark to eat me. I would have died in the Ming family a long time ago, okay?" Meng Zhiling raised her eyebrows. Although her tone of voice was very exaggerated, she did not describe the matter in such an exaggerated way, and it was not even true. This was her skill.

She didn't want Yuan Yongkai to worry, so she had to act in front of him.

Now, the fewer people who know about your situation, the fewer people who worry. At the same time, it also buys you more time and reduces the danger.

This time means that there are not so many people caring about her, and she can solve the things she wants to do by herself. Less danger does not mean that she does not trust Yuan Yongkai and is afraid that the news will leak out. She is just taking precautions. If the enemy hiding in the dark knows about this, she will face her catastrophe.

"Are you really okay? Why do I feel like the toxicity hasn't been completely removed? The other day Qiao Surong summoned so many famous doctors and experts to Linhai City. Is it because of this reason?" Yuan Yongkai was so smart that he would never be fooled by her in just a few words. He frowned and asked seriously and solemnly.