My autobiography is definitely not a tragedy!
Chapter 76 - 74: Trading Scene

Chapter 76: Chapter 74: Trading Scene

Gao Yuan remained silent, the neon lights outside the car window illuminating the shimmering eyes of the other in the darkness....

After a long while, she suddenly spoke.

"Why do you want to help me?"

Because your life is like a legend?

Meng Lang knew if he answered that way, it would be the ultimate display of tone-deaf machismo, signaling his impending demise.

Others may claim machismo as fatal, but for him, it was literally "deadly."

But to say he had no desires or wants...

Would anyone believe that?

Oh! You put in so much effort, gathering intelligence, providing advance warnings, leveraging connections for rescue. Do you expect me to believe it’s all because you couldn’t stand injustice?

There are many women on the streets in worse situations than Gao Yuan, why don’t you help them?

Do I have to declare my feelings again?

The case of Lin Haitang proved that while this method might work on ordinary women, the smarter they are, the more counterproductive it becomes.

It’s not that his acting skills were lacking; rather, the society’s gullible girls... were damn hard to find!

He pondered for a moment.

"Indeed! I do have intentions towards you!"

The same words could lead to a misunderstanding with someone else, but Gao Yuan was no ordinary person!

She looked thoughtfully at Meng Lang, "Are you after the Xu Group’s assets?"

Meng Lang was startled, his posture stiffening.

Damn! How could she guess that? I haven’t said anything!

Is this the terrifying intelligence of a legend?

His mind was racing, but Meng Lang could only maintain an "unperturbed" demeanor.

After all, a "panicked" expression did not fit the "inscrutable" persona he intended to project in front of Gao Yuan.

"Oh? Why would you think that? You know, your anticipated net worth is several billion.

Couldn’t I be after your money, or perhaps... after you?" Meng Lang said with a somewhat flippant tone.

Implicitly meaning... Could you explain that in plain language?

Gao Yuan shook her head.

"If you were only after money, you should have negotiated a price with me before rescuing me, instead of relying on my character.

We have met only once; you wouldn’t be so confident in your judgement.

Given your demonstrated ability to gather intelligence, you likely aren’t lacking money, and consequently, you aren’t lacking women.

The risks of offending Xu Jingsong just for my rather average appearance?

Someone who can articulate such insights on history isn’t so superficial.

Thus, apart from the Xu Group’s assets, I can’t think of anything else you’d want from me."

Meng Lang: "..."

So that was it.

Having one’s thoughts guessed was one thing; having to explain how they were guessed was another—insulting yet not very harmful!

Fortunately, her comments were a backhanded compliment, and Meng Lang felt somewhat relieved.

What? How she was backhand complimenting?

Didn’t you hear her say, I’m not superficial...

He consoled himself somewhat forcefully, inwardly relieved.

Thank goodness he didn’t concoct some strange reasons. Look, she clearly already had the correct answer in mind; it would have been a mistake to suggest something else incorrectly.

A big demerit! Far too much of a deduction!

It seemed now, that his inability to earn her full trust in the previous events had nothing to do with choosing to talk about money or emotions.

Gao Yuan had already seen through all the intricacies, including human intentions, clearly.

Not offering him more support was merely because the "merits" he had shown were only worth that much...

Brethren, you thought she was on the second floor, but she’s always been on the first!

In such a scenario, no matter how much effort he put in, the outcome of the previous event was nearly the limit.

Those who become legends are never simple characters; it’s no wonder he was quickly reduced to nothing...

Indeed, theory must eventually be transformed into practice to be meaningful.

Thinking too much is nothing compared to taking action, as great ideas can only become magnificent deeds through action!

"Indeed, I wasn’t wrong about you!"

Meng Lang glanced at Gao Yuan, nodding his head in apparent satisfaction.

"You guessed it! I am indeed interested in acquiring a company of the Xu Group, and this will require your cooperation. But rest assured, I don’t want any shares, nor will I interfere with your management of the company.

What I need is for you to use this company to help me do a few things that are in line with your principles."

Since that was already said, there was no need to beat around the bush.

"But you’re mistaken about one thing, I am indeed after that company, but at the same time, I am also interested in you!"

Gao Yuan paused for a moment, her expression becoming odd, but fortunately, Meng Lang’s heavy breathing didn’t last long.

"I can see your talent, I appreciate you. I think, you could become a collaborator with our organization, and perhaps in the future... you could even join us!"

Gao Yuan was astonished. An organization?

Suddenly, she realized.

Indeed, so many everyday details that ordinary people wouldn’t notice, including every move of Cui Jizhong and Xu Jingsong, seemed easily accessible to him.

This level of intelligence capability couldn’t possibly belong to a lone "intelligence consultant".

So... was he looking to recruit outlying agents for the organization?

Gao Yuan felt little discomfort or resistance; in fact... there was a slight thrill!

An organization, huh! Common in TV dramas, this was the first time she was encountering one in real life.