Zhang Yingying's words gradually showed their edge: "Ms. Wen, in terms of extraordinary species in Xia City now, not only President Ouyang and my boss are the only ones, but you also specifically avoided the situation after the appearance of the Blood Ring Fortress in December last year.
……How do you say this?"
Wen Huilan smiled at her again, but her eyes turned to Ronan, who had not spoken for a while, and bowed again to show respect:
"Yes, I deliberately avoided the influence of Professor Luo...because when talking about you, Professor, it is basically clear that the situation in Xia City, and even in this world, is different."
Ronan is still struggling with the structural issues of the arm armor, especially the connection with the chest and abdominal armor - the physical structure is still secondary, and the function may need major changes.
Of course, he was also listening to the discussion between Wen Huilan and his friends, listening to the former's compliments, and he did not forget to respond with a smile: "Many people are quite distressed."
"To be honest, I have a terrible headache."
Wen Huilan's expressions are actually becoming more and more bold.
I don’t know if this sentence is describing the big backer behind her—the de facto owner of Lake City, President Gao Wenfu.
However, she next started from Xia City:
"Here in Xia City, the Blood Ring Fortress was born. It has cut down the cost of cultivating talents by a large amount. It is even more effective for people with mental side abilities. Nowadays, many mental side people regard Xia City as '
Holy Land', came all the way, trying to transfer and register, just to practice in the Blood Ring Fortress. But as far as I know, at this point, Xia City's policy is still very vague, right?"
After cutting the paper, he curled his lips and said: "What kind of registration are you moving? We didn't deliberately block them. If you have the ability, just come up."
Wen Huilan's statement is very comprehensive: "Cultivation is always a systematic project, and the spiritual level is active, so material needs will inevitably be pushed up. Without the support of association channels, it is too difficult to obtain sufficient and necessary materials...At this time, too rapid improvement,
Maybe it’s a way to die.”
"So, this is also the profit point of 'Migration'?" After a long debate, Xie Junping became more and more keen.
Wen Huilan did not deny: “So we are nervously waiting to see whether the Xiacheng branch will come up with policies that are conducive to immigrants and whether they will give equal treatment to immigrants.
"Now it seems that the decision-makers of your club are still hesitant. Perhaps it is because the equal treatment policy will significantly increase the number of registrations in a short period of time and obtain short-term benefits, but the corresponding subsidy costs will also increase in the next few years.
A substantial increase. Not to mention the issue of balancing the interests of new and old members.
"If we can't find a balance point, it may not take too long. As the resources around Xia City continue to decline, these newly registered members who came purely to increase their strength will disperse in a hurry after taking enough benefits.
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"Of course, the premise for this situation to occur is that Professor Luo failed to further improve the training model of the Blood Ring Fortress in the next few years, and failed to continuously improve efficiency and reduce costs..."
Zhang Yingying raised her eyebrows: "I seem to have more confidence in Boss Luo."
Ronan smiled and said nothing.
"Of course, Professor Luo is a figure at the pinnacle of the era. Not only the Blood Ring Fortress, but also the 'Slicer' and 'Super Configuration' on the city's seaside have even shaken the 'Burner System' - I am more optimistic.
Through this model, the conversion rate of general resources in the secular world to the 'non-combustion system' will be improved. And no one will be surprised if any miracles are performed next."
Wen Huilan's tone was natural and sincere, with no hint of flattery. But what followed was a turning point:
"For the outside world, the situation is different again.
"Many people originally thought that Xia City's stability, peace, and lack of competition with others were more like President Ouyang's ideal concept, combined with high investment, high consumption costs, and the illusion of forced order. Lingbo Network is indeed great,
But it can be weakened and cannibalized step by step through resource constraints... Even if there is still a strong supporter, His Majesty the Emperor Wu, who has in-depth cooperation with the capital, may be a target that can be fought for. "
Zhang Yingying sneered.
Wen Huilan leaned over and smiled at her, apologizing, but had no intention of changing her direction: "Whether this idea is right or wrong, it can still be regarded as a reason for self-persuasion, giving room for reconciliation, compromise, and concessions in thinking.
"But now, in Xiacheng, there are three extraordinary species, President Ouyang, His Majesty Emperor Wu, and Professor Luo.
"In the foreseeable future, this 'unsustainable' Summer City model will definitely continue willfully; until the relevant costs drop significantly, it will continue to 'suck blood' around the world, and its intensity will only increase; at the same time, in the early stage,
The various 'concessions' may not continue any longer - what you want to change and what you don't want to change are all very simple for Xia Cheng now.
"Three extraordinary species who unite sincerely and advance and retreat together are undoubtedly the most decisive and subversive force in the world - the problem is that those extraordinary species outside Xia City, especially those who maintain the order of the times
I am afraid that the consuls will not be willing to see this situation happen."
Zhugan smiled bitterly when he heard this: "Ms. Wen, is this the information you got, or is it just a trick for the big shots?"
Wen Huilan pursed her lips and smiled. The mark on the left corner of her lips was profound and playful: "No matter what others want, isn't Xia Cheng prepared for a rainy day?"
Xie Junping felt that this was Wen Huilan's hint of "cooperation" and a sales method: "I said, this level of conflict cannot be solved by opening a smuggling route, right?"
"Of course, 'Hui Xing' has no ability or qualifications to get involved in this level of gaming."
"That's okay with President Gao?"
"Purely my personal opinion, I think President Gao and Xia Cheng are not compatible."
"..."
Wen Huilan's frank attitude really left people speechless.
The problem is that the attitude is frank, but the position is blurred.
Paper Cut couldn't help but ask in the group: "Is she really Gao Wenfu's agent?"
"Guaranteed replacement if fake." Endorsed by the liaison officer.
"Then this makes sense..."
"In the big account business, what sales have to do is to first let the big account recognize her as a person, and then she can get the product." Xie Junping's Yin-Yang language skills have improved significantly.
Octopus, who was not present, was curious: "Does Boss Luo approve of her?"
"At least I want her to talk more."
As soon as Xie Junping left the message, Ronan clapped his hands during the discussion. At this time, he was wearing armor on one hand and the other was still free. His voice was a bit strange, but it was harmless.
"Very wonderful."
Wen Huilan lowered her head and replied: "You are overly complimentary."
"No, I'm very inspired. I've never considered the branch model or the cost. Maybe it's because I worked on my own projects before and my sister was so supportive that I hardly had to worry about money. I finally waited until it started.
I was worried, and before I had time to think more about it in my mind, I entered the branch again - I really thought everyone in the world was like me."
Ronan laughed at himself casually, but no one agreed.
Everyone knows that the real theme has just begun.
Ronan had no intention of making another long speech. He said it very straightforwardly: "The only pity is that although Ms. Wen's speech was good, it still did not touch the point of interest to me... I can only say more
Ask a few questions, and with Ms. Wen’s mastery of the surrounding situation, I think the answers are all ready.”
Wen Huilan was slightly startled, lowered her eyes and said "I don't dare".
Ronan shook his head and smiled: "That's not okay! Ms. Wen, you can't talk endlessly when educating us; when we ask questions, just push back and hold back."
Wen Huilan said again, "I don't dare."
Just one word and the atmosphere is completely different.
"Oh, is this a trap?" Xie Junping posted another message in the group, but this time no one responded.
Because Ronan didn't give Wen Huilan any more time to adjust, he asked directly: "First, judging from the interrogation results of those at Taixi Company, the supply channel of 'Hui Xing' in Xiacheng has been relatively stable. I want to know,
Does the bulk of the profits here come from people with abilities in the other world, or from ordinary people in secular society?"
Under Ronan's gaze, Wen Huilan never raised her head again, looking at the ground. There was half a second before answering, but her pronunciation was crisp and clear:
"...ordinary people."
"Damn, sharp!"
Xie Junping was used to speaking in the group, and he really couldn't control himself, but Ronan's question was indeed a wake-up call!
Paper Cut also suddenly realized: "Xia Cheng Model, your sister! I almost let her lead her into a ditch! How the hell can a business with a thousand people compare with a business with 200 million people?"
This is a completely different way of thinking.
Perhaps the description "one thousand to two hundred million" is not accurate enough. There are still only a few people who actually consciously consume smuggled goods.
But smuggled goods are, on one side, special, high-priced rare items; on the other side, they are ordinary, low-cost, high-volume consumables—maybe to evade tariffs, or maybe because of quality issues.
Rare objects are of course aimed at special groups of people; consumables are inevitably aimed at the general public. The latter have too many possibilities, and can be packaged into regular goods through various distribution channels and entered into thousands of households.
This market is huge.
Although there is no evidence that "Huixing" operates this business, it feels that the style does not match; the Taixi company that was arrested today has nothing to do with it...
But when Ronan asked, wouldn't Wen Huilan also admit it?
The group of friends was still shocked, and Ronan then asked a second question: "What is the bulk of this product?"
"Aberrant property."
"Be precise."
Wen Huilan seemed to adjust her breathing, but her tone remained calm: "Mainly food and nutrition categories. Abnormal dried meat, bone meal, and herbal medicines that focus on homeless culture..."
Xie Junping asked directly on the spot: "These things are similar to those consumed by capable people! Aren't the affordable nutritious meals in our branch all these things?"
Paper-cut attempts to analyze: "Is there a difference between genuine goods and water mixed with wine?"
Zhai Gong is a meticulous person and also knows about industrial production: "The raw materials for nutritional meals of the branch must be treated harmlessly to retain the nutritional value while eliminating the possibility of genetic contamination. This harmless production line is in Xiacheng
There is only one, and it seems to have to be controlled by the Lingbo Network. The process is complicated and expensive, and the cost is quite..."
Speaking of this, Zhai Gong suddenly thought of something and suddenly got stuck.
At this time, Ronan asked Wen Huilan a third question: "Have you ever counted how much the number of 'dirty people' in Xiacheng has increased in the past few years in Xiacheng?"