Chapter 679: Chapter 549, Holy Ash Church Chapter 679: Chapter 549, Holy Ash Church Qi Hancai glanced again at the people opposite her and smiled as she said, “Does the general base over there lack technicians like you? Even if you go, you'll only be assisting, doing some basic work, and the credit might not even fall on you. Why insist on squeezing into one place?
You may be thinking about safety issues, the general base has sufficient troops and therefore is safer. But these past few days, you've seen that our base has even more troops, and we have multiple bases, enough to ensure your safety.”
The crowd's eyes began to shift, pondering over the words of Qi Hancai.
“The general headquarter allocates tasks. We go there to strive for human development,” Gao Rong still said.
Qi Hancai smiled, “Commander Liu is bringing you over, which is a credit in itself. But what are you bringing those technicians over for, other than to starve and fill some positional gaps?”
Then her gaze fell on the others, “I can guarantee you'll have enough to eat, and those of you with families can live peacefully. Contributing to humanity is the same wherever you are.”
Gao Rong still frowned and didn't continue to speak.
The rest also began to frown.
Seeing no one speaking, Qi Hancai continued, “I just wanted to say, we value your talents and invite you all to stay and consider it well.”
After speaking, her stern gaze swept over the pensive Gao Rong.
The latter's expression froze, his eyes flickering.
Qi Hancai withdrew her gaze and left the room.
Once she was out, a low murmur of discussion emanated from behind the door.
Qi Hancai stepped out of the hall and looked at the airplane stopped on the runway.
Shortly after, someone approached her quickly, “Sister Qi, Commander Lv and the one surnamed Liu have come out.”
“Let's go, it's time for a result.”
Qi Hancai walked back into the hall.
Lv Chang'an, leading Commander Liu, had already come out.
Commander Liu spoke directly, “Vice Leader Qi, we deeply regret the previous incident and will find a way to make amends in the future.”
Qi Hancai waved her hand, “First, let's discuss the current issue. What have you decided upon?”
Lv Chang'an said, “Let's allow the people from Tiancheng Group to choose on this matter, to decide who they will go with based on their own wishes.”
“Bring Gao Rong here,” Qi Hancai turned and ordered.
Lv Chang'an and Commander Liu both felt a surge of joy.
It seemed the other party had accepted this method.
Soon, Gao Rong dressed in a suit was brought over; he looked at the few people and nodded slightly in greeting.
An impatient Commander Liu said, “Representative Gao Rong, we respect your thoughts, do you plan to go with us to the general base, or continue to stay here?”
Gao Rong's complexion looked a bit unpleasant, not expecting the negotiation between both sides to ultimately leave the decision to him.
His gaze swept across the faces of several people.
The joy on Commander Liu's face, Qi Hancai's indifference, and the various expressions of the others.
Everyone's eyes rested on him, waiting for the final outcome.
Taking a deep breath, he opened his mouth and said, “We've just discussed it and have chosen to stay here at the military factory to help rebuild Yangtong City.”
“What? Gao Rong, what are you saying?” Commander Liu exclaimed in disbelief, his eyes wide.
Qi Hancai nodded in approval, “You can go back now, Gao Rong.”
“Yes, Leader Qi.”
Gao Rong turned and left.
Qi Hancai continued to look at Lv Chang'an, “Commander Lv, any more issues?”
Lv Chang'an cast a sidelong glance at Commander Liu beside him.
At this point, he couldn't understand what they were doing anymore.
He didn't have a clear idea whether or not the others would follow them, and everything had become so tense.
“No problem, it seems that everything was a misunderstanding!”
“Commander Lv…” Commander Liu tried to speak up.
Lv Chang'an sharply interrupted him, “If there are any issues, discuss them with the higher-ups back at the base, and don't hinder our normal trade.”
Commander Liu fell silent.
Qi Hancai nodded and commanded, “Tally the supplies and settle the grain with Commander Lv.”
The people behind her began to move.
The cargo from the plane was unloaded, and the grain meant for settlement was loaded onto the plane.
After everything was finished.
Lv Chang'an didn't bring up any other issues.
He took the rescue team willing to leave aboard the airplane, which lifted off and flew away.
Qi Hancai had people organize the supplies, then she headed to a room on the third floor.
In the room, Wu Heng was sitting, waiting.
“The people from the general headquarters have left, and the technicians stayed,” Qi Hancai exhaled.
The developments had been clearly observed by Wu Heng through Ghost.
That included Qi Hancai's departure and the private conversation between Lv Chang'an and Commander Liu.
It was also evident from their conversation that both were wary of the military strength on this side.
If not for the sudden increase in the number of Flying Dragons, although not fearful of them, it would have required additional efforts.
Showing a certain level of strength was still necessary.
“You did well, even better than I had thought out,” Wu Heng commended.
If it had been him, he might have captured that Gao Rong, and if the man did not agree to stay, would have simply chopped him down and then found someone else to lead those technicians.
Of course, Qi Hancai's approach was somewhat better, laying out the pros and cons for both parties, allowing the people from Tiancheng Group to make their own choice.
Qi Hancai said with a smile, “I was also afraid that those people wouldn't see sense and really wouldn't agree, in which case, you would have had to step in.”
“Luckily, they agreed,” Wu Heng said with a smile.
“Indeed,” Qi Hancai nodded as well.
“Let's go, let's get everything together and head back earlier, so we can arrange accommodations for that bunch of people.”
“Alright.”
The two walked out of the room, gathering up all the munitions and Gold that had been brought in.
By noon, they returned to the military factory with the convoy and the rest of the people.
Qi Hancai went to arrange rooms for the newly joined personnel and to prepare the necessary equipment for their work.
Wu Heng also returned to Gold and Silver Island through the Boundary Door.
Island Master's Manor.
Wu Heng came downstairs, only to see several maids gathered in front of the iron cage incarcerating the Flying Dragon.
They were saying something to the creature inside the cage.
“Don't get bitten,” Wu Heng walked over.
“Master!” The maids stood up and curtsied.
Mini explained, “Today, I went to Lighthouse Street and bought two magical items that can be used to communicate with the Flying Dragon.”
She took a bracelet and a headband from Robey, who was standing beside her.
[Turn beast into friend bracelet]
(Description: Makes a wild beast/magical beast that possesses certain intelligence believe you mean no harm, provided the beast can see you and hear your voice.)
[Mind Command Headband]
(Description: Allows lower beings that possess certain intelligence to receive your mental commands and understand your thoughts, though it cannot comprehend the other's thoughts.)
Wu Heng glanced at the items, and information appeared.
These two items were quite decent.
They were not high-level items.
But judging by the Flying Dragon's demeanor, they should be somewhat effective.
“Is it obedient?” Wu Heng asked.
“Quite obedient,” Mini looked at the iron cage.
“Use the items for communication by all means, but don't let them out, to avoid any dangers,” Wu Heng instructed.
“Understood.” Mini then asked, “Would the Master like to eat?”
“Now that you mention it, I am indeed quite hungry,” he replied.
“Then I'll go prepare the meal,” she said, before dashing off to the kitchen.
After sharing dinner together.
They also undertook a brief training session in the training room.
As night fell, they all returned to their rooms to rest.
The next day, in the morning.
Wu Heng traveled to the association in a horse-drawn carriage.
He knocked lightly on the door and entered the Steward's Office, which, as usual, only had the assistant 'Shi Yali' seated inside.
“Island Master!”
“Where's Xi Ligui?” Wu Heng asked.
After breakfast, an association staff member went to the Island Master's Manor, saying that Xi Ligui was looking for him.
Taking a carriage, he arrived here.
Shi Yali smiled and said, “Xi Ligui went to the front desk, she'll be right back.”
“Mm.”
Wu Heng had just nodded when Xi Ligui opened the door and entered.
She glanced at Wu Heng and handed him a letter.
“Your letter, and a 'Troop-Support Jade Talisman,' from Leader Lilith.”
Lilith?
Was this because of last time when he defeated that Blood Clan member, or due to the information he provided several times?
He first set the Troop-Support Jade Talisman aside.
He tore open the envelope and poured its contents into his palm.
The first thing that fell out was an iron-gray badge, shaped like intercrossing bat wings and a Battle Axe.
With surprise, Xi Ligui remarked, “That's the badge of the Holy Ash Church Enforcement Team.”
“The Church's?”
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