Chen Xu scoffed: "Do you take me for a three-year-old? If such an organization really existed, why would they risk their lives for you? Just because of an artificial intelligence that hasn't even matured yet?"
“Everyone has their weaknesses,” Miva said quietly. “It’s a simple truth: a scientist’s greatest desire is to continue research, and a wealthy person’s greatest fear is death. And both of these… I can satisfy them, as long as I obtain the mind-reading device developed by SMMH. Do you have any other questions?”
“The last one,” Chen Xu sighed, “If only I hadn’t been so greedy back then, I wouldn’t have ended up in this mess.”
Miva laughed triumphantly. Chen Xu's heart skipped a beat. What a great opportunity! Now's the time to fight him!
Just as Chen Xu was about to rush forward to attack, a loud gunshot rang out in the distance, followed by the sight of Xin Xin's head exploding like a watermelon! Chen Xu was not far from her, and blood and brain matter splattered everywhere, much of it sticking to his body!
The training in the virtual reality environment allowed Chen Xu to learn about many firearms. Hearing the loud sound, he knew it was from a sniper rifle with a caliber of at least 16mm! The large-caliber bullets from this rifle were incredibly powerful; they could even penetrate tank scabbards! If used against a person, it was practically a death sentence, no matter where the bullet hit. Surviving would be a miracle!
Just moments ago, Miwad was full of confidence, but then he was hit by a bullet that struck his head directly, splattering his brains everywhere!
He just died like that?
Who did it?
Chen Xu turned around abruptly and saw Huang Anping leading several people towards him on the hillside not far away. His face had a half-smile on it, and his expression was exactly the same as Xu Jiang's just now...
Although Huang Anping was on good terms with him, Chen Xu felt a chill run down his spine after experiencing so many terrible changes... Could it be that the wolves had been driven away, but a vicious tiger had arrived?!
No wonder Chen Xu thought that way, because Yi Shuihan had previously warned him to be careful of Huang Anping, saying that this person could only be a partner for mutual benefit, not a friend!
Now, at this moment, Huang Anping has suddenly appeared, and judging from the men behind him who are heavily armed, and the absence of a sniper, it means that the sniper is definitely still lying in ambush... Doesn't that say something?!
After several twists and turns, Chen Xu had many things on his mind. Huang Anping's appearance at this particular time was hard to predict; it was possible he had arrived much earlier and deliberately waited until now... His intentions were quite subtle.
Chen Xu rolled over and onto the ground, grabbing a pistol in the process. At this moment, one must not be careless, nor should one trust others too much!
However... looking at the pile of mud next to him, Chen Xu felt both disgusted and utterly horrified.
Miwad is dead?!
Now that no one can absorb his "soul," he's truly doomed.
But this guy just died like a background character?!
This is unbelievable!
Or rather, is it tragic?
People often say that those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune… but Miwad didn't even have time to enjoy his good fortune. He died just like that. Is it pitiful? Or is it retribution? Or is it that if the King of Hell wants someone dead at midnight, who dares to keep them alive until dawn? Miwad was supposed to die, but due to an accident, he didn't. Is it like in "Final Destination," where although he escaped death, Death still wouldn't let him go? Did he use Huang Anping to kill him?
As Chen Xu was lost in thought, Xu Jiang behind him suddenly coughed a few times and muttered, "I'm not reconciled, I'm really not reconciled."
Chen Xu turned around. Looking at him, there was a large pool of blood beside him. With such blood loss, it was practically impossible to save him. And judging from his current state, his consciousness was fading.
To be honest, Chen Xu had no good feelings towards this guy from the first time he met him. Now that he was about to die, Chen Xu could only feel that he deserved it... After all, this bastard had pointed a gun at him just over ten minutes ago!
Chen Xu glanced at him and then turned away, because Huang Anping was walking towards them with a half-smile, and it was unclear what he meant.
Xu Jiang behind him kept saying, "I'm not reconciled... I'm not reconciled."
"My friend, what are you doing?" Huang Anping approached and saw the gun in Chen Xu's hand. He smiled slightly and said, "My God, don't you know that pointing a gun at someone is extremely impolite?"
Chen Xu ignored his gentlemanly affectation and frowned, asking, "Huang Anping, what do you want?"
"Hey, is this how you talk to your savior?" Huang Anping chuckled, raising his hand. "Look, none of my men are pointing guns at you, and I'm not carrying any weapons... Alright, my friend, I know how you feel, but believe me, I mean you no harm." Then, ignoring Chen Xu, he walked straight to Xu Jiang, picked up the jade seal beside him, and turned back to Chen Xu with a smile, saying, "Look, so many interesting things have happened tonight, how could I not join in? Alright, my dear friend, put the gun down, put it down."
Seeing his confident demeanor, Chen Xu was puzzled, but still lowered the gun without taking it out of his hand.
"Alright, since you're here and saved me, you can take all of these things. Tonight, I can pretend nothing happened. After all, you saved me."
"What do you mean by this?" Huang Anping was somewhat surprised, then laughed, "Alright, guys, throw the guns on the ground. God, you've scared my friend." He looked at Chen Xu, "Give it to me? This isn't just any ordinary thing you've worked so hard to find; it's the Imperial Seal of the State! Not to mention the jewels, the Imperial Seal of the State is such a precious thing, and you're just giving it to me like this? I really can't accept that."
Looking at Huang Anping's harmless appearance and calm smile, Chen Xu thought of Xu Jiang's similar expression earlier, and his heart trembled again.
A smiling tiger!
This guy is a real wolf in sheep's clothing! Compared to Xu Jiang, that scoundrel, Huang Anping is far more terrifying, and even more of a wolf in sheep's clothing!
Therefore, although Chen Xu put down his gun, he dared not be careless. He kept a close eye on Huang Anping. He knew that Huang Anping was not a fighter, and if he could subdue him, Huang Anping's men would be hesitant to act rashly.
Huang Anping looked at Chen Xu: "Oh my god, I just noticed. My friend, it's so late and the sea breeze is so strong. Aren't you cold being naked like this? Hurry up and put your clothes on... To be honest, I still think women look better naked... a pure woman."
Chen Xu frowned, sensing a hidden meaning in his words. He then saw Huang Anping reach out and rip a button off Xu Jiang's shirt, laughing, "A miniature listening device, hmm, I heard a lot of interesting things tonight. Ah, Xu Jiang, I've always said I look down on you. Not only do you not strive for improvement, but you make me look down on you even more… I never imagined your sexual orientation was so subtle. If I'd known, I would have introduced you to the 'Rabbit Club' in Shanghai. There are quite a few people there who are interested in chrysanthemums."
Xu Jiang was in a daze, his consciousness almost fading away, but after hearing these words, he suddenly opened his eyes, and after seeing the person in front of him clearly, he gritted his teeth and spat out three words: "Huang... An... Ping!"
That gritted-teeth tone was exactly the same as the tone Mivad had used when speaking to him before.
Chen Xu wondered, did Huang Anping also have a grudge against Xu Jiang?
Xu Jiang struggled to get up, but the pain from aggravating his wound made him lie back down. He looked weakly at Huang Anping: "Are you here to laugh at me?"
Huang Anping's expression was serious: "Yes, that's right. I'm here to make fun of you."
Chen Xu rolled his eyes decisively. That answer was really...unique!
Xu Jiang gave a weak laugh: "That's right. You've always laughed at me since we were little, I've always been inferior to you, my grandfather always praised you and never me. Now I'm about to die, I'm not reconciled, I'm not reconciled!"
Huang Anping sighed and said, "Xu Jiang, you were originally a very smart person, but do you know why Grandpa Xu always praises me but not you? Because you're too petty! Indeed, you can tolerate it. I remember when we were in elementary school, we were bullied by a kid a few years older than us in the compound. His family was better off than ours, and we couldn't afford to mess with him, so he just hit us. But so what? It was just kids fighting. Looking back, it can be considered a precious memory. But what about you? You tolerated it then, and even became friends with him later! But two years later, his family fell from grace, and you directly had someone sever his tendons! You were only 12 years old then!"
Chen Xu felt a chill run down his spine. This Xu Jiang was so ruthless?! And he'd been learning such ruthlessness since he was so young?!
Xu Jiang said a couple of words, and then his spirits seemed to improve. Chen Xu knew it was just a temporary burst of energy before death. Xu Jiang smiled and said, "He deserved it. Who told him to mess with me? Anyone who messes with me will pay the price!"
"That's why you'll never amount to anything!" Huang Anping said. "I saw this a long time ago. You're too vindictive! Some mistakes are forgivable, but some are not. But you can't distinguish between them. You're too narrow-minded. How can someone with such a narrow mind achieve great things?!"
Xu Jiang's eyes twitched. He wanted to retort, but finally gave up: "Forget it, I'm dying, I don't have the strength to argue with you. Yes, it seems you're living a better life than me now, but I'm not reconciled! Because I didn't have the chance!"
“It’s not that you didn’t have opportunities, but that you missed many of them yourself.” Huang Anping looked at him and said, “Take a good look at the friends around you now. What are they all like? You can keep them in check because you’re ruthless, but that’s all you have left. Besides, you’re becoming more and more foolish and disappointing to me.”
"Yes, I was foolish," Xu Jiang laughed self-deprecatingly. "I tried to negotiate with a tiger for its skin, and ended up losing my life! Yes, I lost the bet, but if I had won, one day you would all be under my feet!"
"How could you possibly win?!" Huang Anping sneered. "You chose the wrong person from the very beginning! Okay, even if Miwad doesn't kill you, so what? Do you really think following him will lead to anything good? Do you think going against SMMH will end well?!"
"SMMH?!" Upon hearing this name, Xu Jiang erupted in fury once more: "Why? Why are you all siding with SMMH! Hearing his name is like a mouse seeing a cat! I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled at all! Even him!" Xu Jiang pointed at Chen Xu: "He's just one of SMMH's apprentices, and yet you all treat him with such respect! I'm not satisfied!"
"That's why I said you're stupid!" Huang Anping looked at him with disdain: "You can't even figure out the strength of the other party, yet you think you have the whole situation under control? Let me tell you! There is a kind of person in this world called the protagonist. His or their existence can change the entire history. Do you think this kind of person is like the bosses of those small companies that you usually swallow up and bully?"
Xu Jiang scoffed at these words, but Chen Xu was stunned.
This is what Chen Xu's grandson, Chen Fei, said to him after he unlocked Xiao Min's first level of access!
Main Character Mode!
Huang Anping shook his head and said, "So it's no wonder you failed. With your temper and personality, it would be strange if you succeeded. Let me tell you the truth, SMMH has already made it into the central government's internal reports. Do you know what that report said? It says that having this person is enough to advance our country's technological level by forty years! Do you think forty years of technological advancement means? Do you think what SMMH has brought out is just small-scale stuff?! Let me tell you! After research, in addition to computer technology, their liquid bulletproof vests and food testing instruments contain advanced knowledge of physics, biology, and chemistry that far surpasses the rest of the world! These are projects that many countries are still developing and researching, but SMMH has easily produced finished products. Do you think such a person, such an organization, is easy to mess with?!"
Xu Jiang's expression remained blank.
Huang Anping emphasized, "I told you long ago, some people can be blackmailed, it's no big deal, but some people, you can't afford to mess with them! SMMH's influence far surpasses the contributions of any scientist in history. He's not only a god of the internet, but his achievements in other fields are beyond your imagination! You actually chose to turn such a person into an enemy. I don't know whether to admire your courage or laugh at your ignorance!"
Huang Anping turned to look at Chen Xu: "Alright, my friend, do you still doubt me now?"
Chen Xu felt a little embarrassed by his words and awkwardly put down his gun: "Well, to be honest, I really don't know you. This jade seal is so valuable, there must be a lot of people who are greedy for money..."
“But not me,” Huang Anping said with his signature smile. “You should know that I’m not short of money, and if I had too much money, I would be in trouble. I’m a fairly content person, so I’m usually happy.”
Chen Xu smiled sheepishly and accepted the jade seal he was offered. Huang Anping's expression was very serious: "To be honest, it's not that I don't want this jade seal, but that I dare not accept it. Whoever takes this thing will die, there is absolutely no way to survive, unless it belongs to the country... To be honest, I really admire you. You went to great lengths to find this jade seal, but you want to give it to the country without even thinking about it. In this respect, I am not as good as you, far inferior."
"How did you know? Did you plant a listening device on me too? But that's impossible!!"
Huang Anping smiled and said, "Nowadays, many people rely too much on high technology. Let me show you something."
Huang Anping walked to the side, took out a small wooden bucket from the pile of stones, with a string tied to the back of the bucket: "Heh, this is the oldest eavesdropping device, and my friend here has extraordinary hearing, so it's not surprising that he could hear you talking."
Chen Xu took a deep breath. This Huang Anping was indeed no ordinary person!
Chapter 280 Huang Anping's Opinion
Chen Xu sighed with relief that Huang Anping was not his enemy. This smiling tiger had planned everything so meticulously and flawlessly. Although he dared not say that he would never be able to defeat him in the future, at least in the current situation, if Huang Anping really became his enemy, then he was certain that he would be doomed!
Given this guy's personality, he would never let an enemy go because of a little bit of "affection". Look at him and Xu Jiang, it seems like they've known each other since childhood, but what happened? Xu Jiang is seriously injured but not dead yet, but he doesn't even have the slightest thought of taking him to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Huang Anping seemed to see through Chen Xu's thoughts, smiled faintly, and said to Chen Xu, "Can I ask you for a favor?"
"explain."
"This guy deserved to die, he's not worth the trouble, but I don't want to upset his grandfather. His grandfather was a general, albeit only a major general, but he was still one of the old revolutionaries who risked their lives together. The corruption of our generation has nothing to do with the older generation. Besides, Grandpa Xu took good care of me when I was little, so I think I should be the one to announce the cause of Xu Jiang's death. After all, the old man is getting on in years, and if he knew what Xu Jiang did, his health... and the honor of his entire life would be tarnished."
Chen Xu understood what he meant. Xu Jiang's actions could be considered treason in a broader sense, but since Huang Anping had said so, he had no objections. After all, if it weren't for Huang Anping, he would have been ruined. Granting such a small request wouldn't hurt.
But Chen Xu asked, "If you're afraid of upsetting his grandfather, why don't you save him? Give him a chance to reform."
"Save him?" Huang Anping shook his head with a bitter smile. "I've known him since childhood, and I know what it means to be a leopard that can't change its spots. Given his narrow-mindedness, I'm certain that while he might be grateful to us now, there's no guarantee he won't bring it up again once he's in power. Chen Xu, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you're still too soft-hearted. If you continue to be so soft-hearted, you'll never achieve anything great." At this moment, Xu Jiang moved his lips, and Huang Anping looked at him. "Xu Jiang, if you still want to preserve your last shred of dignity, don't beg for mercy. I know you're in pain right now, but I'll give you a quick death in a moment."
Xu Jiang chuckled self-deprecatingly: "Don't underestimate me. I won't bow down to you. But thank you anyway."
Huang Anping knew that his "thank you" referred to the matter he had kept from his grandfather. He sighed, beckoned, and a subordinate came over. Huang Anping said to him, "Same as always. Make things easier for him." Then he pulled Chen Xu away.
Chen Xu knew what he meant by the "old rule": potassium cyanide. This drug could kill someone painlessly within two seconds. He gave Xu Jiang one last look, and Xu Jiang cried out, "Chen Xu, I don't want to apologize to you! But I had no choice but to knock out those three girls today; it was my fault. So let me give you a piece of advice: your enemies have already targeted you. They hope to use your strength to find SMMH. You, a student, are far too dangerous. Also, the enemy's power is immense. What I said earlier about them wanting to rule the world wasn't a joke. They really have the strength. Otherwise, do you think I'm really that stupid? To follow them after just a few words? Their main base is on a small island in the Pacific Ocean. I don't know the exact location, but I only know one thing... it's the end of the myth!"
"The end of mythology?"
"That's all I know," Xu Jiang's voice weakened. His last moments of lucidity had passed; even without the potassium cyanide injection, he wouldn't live much longer. "Chen Xu, don't think I'm giving in to you! Mivad discovered souls, that's great, I also hope there are souls in this world! Then in my next life, I'll fight you again! We'll continue to be enemies!"
"Alright," Chen Xu smiled, "Let's be enemies again in the next life. But your performance in this life has really disappointed me. I hope you can work harder in the next life."
After saying that, Chen Xu turned around and left. This Xu Jiang, how should I put it, he does have some spirit, but it's a pity that he has a crooked heart.
After helping the three unconscious women into the car, Chen Xu, feeling embarrassed to keep all the jewelry for himself, took it out and distributed it to Huang Anping and a few of his men. This time, Huang Anping didn't stand on ceremony: "Haha, it's good to have some income after coming out. Alright, you can accept the gifts from Mr. Chen Xu. It's worth the trip to Dubai."
Of course, Chen Xu didn't give it all away. He kept a large portion, taking the boxes with him. He didn't care about the jewelry; it wouldn't be worth much if he sold it... At least Chen Xu himself didn't need the money. He left it for Guan Yi and the others. Girls, like dragons, like sparkly things.
Chen Xu held the Imperial Seal of the State firmly in his hand. Stroking the seal, Chen Xu was filled with emotion. To be honest, he was really reluctant to hand it over now. After all, this seal had not only taken a lot of effort of his, but had also almost cost him his life!
Huang Anping looked at Chen Xu, as if he understood his expression, and laughed: "Heh, are you planning to send this jade seal up yourself or have me pull some strings? Or should I arrange it for you? To be honest, this jade seal is indeed very valuable, but that's precisely why I'm not interested in it. You're right, this jade seal only deserves to be kept in the Palace Museum."
Chen Xu nodded and wrapped the jade seal in yellow cloth: "Tell me your arrangements? Who should I give this jade seal to? There's no guarantee that there won't be anyone who's only after money."
“That’s right,” Huang Anping snapped his fingers. “I admit I’m greedy, but there are some things I dare not be greedy for. But some irrational people only think about greed. Encountering such people is not so much scary, but it is still a big problem. So this matter must be made a big deal out of it, so that the whole country knows about it… Of course, I still suggest that you check this jade seal carefully beforehand. If it’s not real and is a fake, then this blunder will be huge!”
Chen Xu nodded, and Huang Anping continued, "Let's take the real thing as an example. My idea is to use your teacher SMMH's name to announce the acquisition of the Imperial Seal first. After the announcement has created a strong impact, you can choose a time to publicly hand over the Imperial Seal to the Palace Museum."
"It's a good method, but wouldn't I be too conspicuous? After all, I'm just a student. You should pay for it; I don't want to cause such a commotion."
“No, no, no,” Huang Anping laughed, “I need to stay out of the media even more than you do. When have you ever seen me in a media report? And to be honest, keeping this thing here is torture for me. I’m really afraid I’ll change my mind and keep the imperial seal for myself. So it’s better to leave it with you… Also, there’s something else I have to tell you: you can no longer be considered a pure student…”
"Why?!"
"As SMMH's top disciple, you should be aware of this," Huang Anping said. "While your identity as an SMMH disciple isn't widely known, it's incredibly easy for anyone with ulterior motives to investigate. Let me put it this way: last month, before you and I arrived in Dubai, the National Security Bureau arrested five groups of foreign spies who had infiltrated the mainland. And that's just what they caught! Their mission was to monitor Yi Shuihan and find SMMH, right after the release of 'The Translator'! So, SMMH has now attracted the attention of many countries. I believe you definitely have such spies around you. At this time, if you're still a student, I think this is very disadvantageous for you. Because your identity as a student and an SMMH disciple makes it difficult for those with ulterior motives to be wary of you!"
Huang Anping continued, "Take Yi Shuihan, for example. Before, he was just someone Zhang Bo could bully at will. But now? I can tell you this: even MI5, the CIA, and the KGB can only monitor Yi Shuihan, but they dare not touch a hair on his head! Why? That's because of Yi Shuihan's identity! The international influence he generates! You must not underestimate this international influence. With this identity, if anything happens to him, it won't be as simple as attacking a civilian. Like last time Miwad attacked you, you see, you could only call..." "Move? No, that's not a transfer, it's an application! An application for police protection, and not just any police officers! I'm not saying I look down on the police, but when facing a professional soldier like Miwad, the police are basically just throwing their lives away! But once you have an identity, the state will protect you. You need to understand, no organization or institution can stand against the power of the state! Last time Miwad contacted that gang leader Xu Facheng, a group of police officers couldn't find him, but the National Security Bureau only needed one day to find his hiding place!"