Chapter 1304 - 1304: A Large Group of Elite Soldiers and Generals

"Can't forget you, I wrote you in my diary, can't forget you, you're still in my heart..."

In the passenger seat, Hua Ling sang along cheerfully with the song playing from the car stereo, her pretty face maintaining a constant smile, showing no signs of fading.

"Team Leader, what makes you so happy?" asked Gong Kaishan, unable to hold back, from the driver's seat beside her.

"What did you just call me?"

"Team, Team Leader." Gong Kaishan replied, thinking perhaps the team leader got a promotion?

Hua Ling smiled triumphantly, "From now on, I have a new identity."

"Uh... I understand the confidentiality rules, if you can't say, just pretend I never asked."

"It's not really a secret anyway, and my new identity won't be able to stay hidden even if I wanted to."

"Team Leader, you know I'm usually slow on the uptake, I really can't figure out what your new identity is."

"Of course, it's the Little Wealthy Lady!" Hua Ling beamed joyfully, "Starting today, I am the wealthiest person in the Demon Suppression Action Team, don't you feel that I'm shining with a golden light?"

Gong Kaishan was momentarily speechless. If this logic holds true, then wouldn't the world's richest person be unbearable to look at?

Just one look, and your eyes would be blinded!

"Hey! What's with that expression?" Hua Ling glanced at Gong Kaishan, dissatisfied, "I won't forget everyone when I get rich.

After I get back, I'll announce a rule to grade everyone's work.

Starting next month, whoever scores highest will be rewarded with a luxury watch worth no less than a million yuan."

"Actually, Team Leader, I wanted to say, you just mentioned that you are the wealthiest person in the Demon Suppression Action Team?" Gong Kaishan hesitated to speak.

Hua Ling blinked, "Is there a problem?"

"You could say it's possible among the core members, but among the peripheral members, I don't think you're the wealthiest."

At this point, Gong Kaishan seemed a bit agitated, gripping the steering wheel with even more force, "Those people are basically all connected by relationships.

Though one can't deny that their own qualities meet the standards, it naturally deprives many more talented individuals of opportunities.

This is a loss for the Demon Suppression Action Team, and also a loss for those deprived of opportunities."

Hua Ling tilted her head in thought for a while, then said, "Absolute fairness has never existed, if talented people are supposed to get more opportunities.

Does it mean those born ordinary should remain unknown their whole lives, looking up to those more talented?"

This question left Gong Kaishan dumbfounded, unable to respond for a while.

Hua Ling continued, "Fairness is relative, not absolute, even someone born with vast wealth will always find someone born with better conditions.

Take the recent annual assessment, who do you think performed the best?"

"Brother Xiao Feng!"

"Then why could he perform so well while others couldn't?"

"This..."

Hua Ling said, "The reasons can be many, for example, his past experiences made his actual combat skills deeper than most.

Or, he might be bold enough to exploit loopholes in the rules.

But think about it, how much combat ability did Xiao Feng display in the assessment, is his excellent performance genuinely due to sheer hard power?"

Gong Kaishan remained silent for a long time, letting out a long sigh, "I understand now, Brother Xiao Feng's existence is the greatest unfair factor in the assessment."

"You can't say that." Hua Ling shook her head, "Even a tree's fruits won't all be sour or sweet.

Just like when you stretch out five fingers, there are longer ones and shorter ones.

The definition of fairness isn't as you described."

"Then is there nothing absolutely fair?" Gong Kaishan was somewhat unconvinced, feeling like a fishbone was stuck in his throat, very uncomfortable.

Hua Ling pondered for a while, then replied, "There is."

"What?"

"Karma!"

...

In three more days, the year-end approaches even closer.

During these three days, if there's something major happening in Jiangcheng, it's about He Qizheng's business alliance.

Ever since Bai Huanyu, embarrassed and disgraced, He Qizheng took advantage of the situation, diverting about one-fifth of Bai Huanyu's original supporters.

Another one-fifth contacted Xiao Feng, hinting they wanted to change sides, but were blocked by the ten million "entry fee" Xiao Feng demanded.

"Do you think they'll give you ten million?" Du Qingyue asked as she placed a cup of tea in front of Xiao Feng.

Xiao Feng lifted the cup, took a sip, and replied, "Jiangcheng isn't limited to just Bai Huanyu and Xiao Feng, there's also He Qizheng.

Joining He Qizheng offers profits and channels, without an entry fee, so as long as one isn't foolish, they naturally won't pay me ten million."

"So, you're deliberately not wanting them to side with you?"

"You could say I'm simply raising the threshold a bit." Xiao Feng laughed, "Besides, whether or not they support me doesn't affect me much."

Du Qingyue nodded slowly and changed the topic, "Has the Dong Family behind He Qizheng taken any action against us yet?"

"They should have already acted, just that I haven't received any news yet." Xiao Feng mused, "Based on the situation on Bai Huanyu's end.

The Dong Family is using a 'mountain assault' strategy, first eliminating peripheral resistance that's easier to remove, then gathering strength for a total assault.

Overall, they won't go straight for Wang Lubo, or Chang Wenhua."

At this point, Old Ha appeared outside the door, and upon seeing Xiao Feng, quickened his pace with a natural smile appearing on his face.

"Boss, good news, good news!" Old Ha exclaimed with excitement, "The old pals who produce the Original Heart Pill are all gathered, should I let them meet you?"

"No rush." Xiao Feng waved his hand, "Judging by your rosy face, your recovery seems good?"

Old Ha immediately felt embarrassed, "Boss, stop joking, it's all forced by circumstances."

"Alright, bring them over and let me have a look."

Xiao Feng stopped teasing at the right moment and did not continue, considering Old Ha was disguised as Du Zhixiang, and Du Qingyue was present. If not careful, it could backfire.

"Sure!" Old Ha responded and dashed out as if escaping.

Before long, sixteen elderly men and women, led by Old Ha, walked into the courtyard.

Once inside, the elders started to inadvertently explore as if they were an elderly tourist group.

"These flowers are well tended."

"The tiles are quite nice."

"Villas are really nice, living a wealthy life is truly enviable!"

Old Ha anxiously interjected, "Elder brothers and sisters, keep it low-key, the Boss is still here."

After ordering the elders to line up in two rows, Old Ha approached Xiao Feng with a flattering smile, "Boss, these are the elite carefully selected by Doctor Sun... ahem.

Anyway, they're all here, could you say a few words to them?"

Xiao Feng held his forehead and sighed, wondering if this was a hiring session or an opening of a nursing home.