Tempest of the Stellar War - Chapter 640

Chapter 640




"Likewise, likewise . My friends are waiting for me . Let's chat more next time," Wang Zheng replied cheerfully .

Redington glowered until Wang Zheng left . He had not raged only because Pampas was present . He did not believe Wang Zheng had that kind of privilege, but had no idea how he had weaseled his way in .

Watching Wang Zheng's figure in the distance, Pampas gave a rare smile, and turned back to survey the other four . "Looks like we can't underestimate the Huang Grade students this year . "

"Pampas, don't listen to that guy . His physical skills are strong, but his ability X evaluation is weak . If not, he would not be in Huang Class 7 . " Ling Luoyu said .

Pampas shook his head . "Luoyu, to someone who can place on the Battle Power Rankings, ability X is already inconsequential . "

Saying thus, Pampas left .

Luoyu and the rest were stunned . Battle {ower Rankings?

How was that possible!!!

Even they did not qualify . The entire Xuan Grade in the academy only had 2 or 3 capable of entering the Rankings .

Ling Luoyu and Ai Xiaolu looked at each other, affirming the mutual shock and disbelief . Redington and Dialo's reactions were even more different . In an instant, they felt slighted, their egos crushed . Pampas' meaning was clear: He and Wang Zheng were on a different level .

Ling Luoyu was a little unsettled . She began to feel a little impulsive for the first time . Grandfather had understood her well, and would not have introduced just anybody…

Ai Xiaolu had an excited look about her . She had been undecided about something before, but now she could act with confidence .



A business had to be profitable, just whether it realized gains in the short-term, or far in the future .

It seemed like this news must be conveyed to Snow Li . She would definitely be happy . For a Huang Grade student to enter the Battle Power Rankings was startling news .

That Pampas knew was no surprise . After all, he was also on the battle power Rankings, and his position was definitely higher than Wang Zheng's .

It was a pity that a lack of ability X was Wang Zheng's flaw . If he had been more balanced, Wang Zheng's future would have been immeasurably bright .

Wang Zheng's growth till now was not bad by any means, but if his ability X could not be improved, his development would be limited from now on . But according to Snow Li, his ability X was not very weak .

… Ai Xiaolu was shocked . Could it be?

To enter Elite Academy X, the minimum requirement was a C Grade ability X . Regardless of how poor one's mastery was, anyone capable of achieving a C Grade was no ordinary person . And Wang Zheng had not even used his ability X .

Just how formidable was this guy?

Wang Zheng met up with Zhang Shan and Oli . Zhang Shan was a wilted shape . He must have been beaten up by Oli, poor guy .

Wang Zheng gave Zhang Shan a few understanding pats . "All shoots mature under the torrents of wind and rain . "

Zhang Shan rolled his eyes in annoyance . If he could not beat her, that could not be helped . This girl was cruel in her fighting .

As the three were preparing to leave, Ai Xiaolu came running over, looking at Wang Zheng with a wide smile . "Wang Zheng, shall we talk privately?"



Wang Zheng was taken aback, but nodded . "Zhang Shan, Oli, go ahead without me . I'll talk to her . "

Normally, Zhang Shan would raise an eyebrow and a few protests, but in his miserable state he was in no mood at all . He could not beat Wang Zheng, and now he had been plucked by a little flower . This was a disgrace .

Actually, Wang Zheng had wanted to talk to Ai Xiaolu as well, just that he found it embarrassing to broach the matter . But since she had actively sought him out, he would muster his courage and try, if the situation arose . He had no choice . After all, he had promised Xiao Fei . Xiao Fei was one who cared a lot about her dignity . She would never debase herself to ask others for a favor . She was the kind who would rather break than bend .

In the training arena's recess room, Wang Zheng and Ai Xiaolu found a corner, and took a cup of water each .

Ai Xiaolu sized him up, smiling widely . "What do you think I'm about to talk about?"

Wang Zheng rubbed his nose . He hated it when girls said "guess", because he could never guess it .

"KING's situation doesn't seem to good . " Ai Xiaolu got straight to the point . Knowing Wang Zheng for a while, she knew he was a straightforward person . There was no point beating around the bush .

Wang Zheng nodded suspiciously . "How did you know that?"

Ai Xiaolu smiled . "You think of me as a foolish and rich type? Since I've invested, naturally I keep tabs on the company's status . KING's experiments have met with failure recently, and my invested capital is half gone . Personality-wise, I have quite a lot of respect for Professor Xiao Fei, but business-wise, she's a failure . "

Wang Zheng smiled painfully . On this point, he wholeheartedly agreed, although he also empathized with Xiao Fei . Research was inextricably linked to money, but working for that alone was meaningless, especially for the space program .

"This is one of our biggest worries at present . I won't hide that the research has definitely encountered difficulties . " From a business perspective, hedging a little was always better, but Wang Zheng could not bring himself to do it . He at least acknowledged the risk . "The current odds of success are half and half, although the invested sum into this program is indeed significant . But rest assured that we have not given up . We'll continue to look for finances to continue investing . "

Ai Xiaolu smiled . "Do you still have options?"

Wang Zheng was taken aback . Ai Xiaolu took a drink of water, her eyes lit with a strange excitement . "Frankly speaking, I'm interested in the program . Its future returns are very high, although the risks are equally high . It seems worth gambling on . As I understand it, KING Company is strapped for cash, and all its possible loan options are practically exhausted . Even smaller loans are out of the question . "

Wang Zheng was deflated . Ai Xiaolu spoke the truth, but he was not in despair . Wang Zheng had a final ace up his sleeve, but he would not use it if he did not have to . "

"As the major shareholder in KING Company, do you have a plan?" Ai Xiaolu asked . As a creditor, Ai Xiaolu indeed had the right to research KING Company thoroughly, although she had not expected to find that Wang Zheng was the biggest shareholder . To find out that he was the inventor of the space theory was something she would never have dreamed of . For such a scientific genius to also be a super-soldier was peerless .

"Indeed, times are hard . Xiaolu, you looked for me today not to put me in a tight spot, right?" Wang Zheng smiled . "And I don't think you're looking to call the debt either . "

Ai Xiaolu did not think that Wang Zheng would respond so quickly . This person looked foolish, but was actually pretty sharp .

"If, say, our Ai Shi Group invested heavily in this program, would you be very, very happy?" Ai Xiaolu smiled .

Wang Zheng was not too surprised . "What are your terms?"

At this stage, it was definitely not something that a personal connection could have brought about . The other party must be looking for some benefit, and the terms would be fairly substantial . The way Wang Zheng saw it, they must be after his shares .

"What do you think?" Ai Xiaolu smiled slightly . Suddenly she felt that speaking to this mysterious guy was pretty interesting .

"My stocks? I find that reasonable . " Wang Zheng mulled over it for a while . He had to make concessions if the program was to succeed and his shares to be worth something . And such a request was natural for the other party as well .

Ai Xiaolu shook her head with a smile . "If it was anybody else I spoke to, that would be the case, and then perhaps I would not even extend this offer . But since it's you, I don't want stocks . "

Wang Zheng was shocked, and waved a hand irritably . "Besides stocks I have little value . It seems like I don't have anything else valuable, and I couldn't even get much if I sold my body . "

Ai Xiaolu could not help laughing . "Oh you . If you really wanted to sell your body, I'm sure the takers would be queueing out the door . Alright, no more jokes . I value our relationship highly . Of course, I mean that between schoolmates, it's lucky that we could meet here despite the different worlds we live in . Therefore, the Ai Shi Group's condition is not your shares – besides, your contribution to this program has been the most . But in business there must be reciprocation . The future investment will not be my own . I am just part of a family, and a very small one at that . "

Wang Zheng nodded . He had an idea of what she was getting at, but was not sure .

"You mean, something related to the super gravity energy ore?"

"Bingo! Really a smart boy . When researching KING, I found something strange . You actually managed to get your hands on the super gravity energy ore . Only a few big countries like Arbiter have priority, and many others are waiting for it . Yet a faraway company like KING on Earth is getting it even before Arbiter . What do you say is the reason?"

The same privilege would be a completely different notion in the hands of a company and a financial group . In truth, the space program was becoming a flop . Ai Xiaolu had persuaded her family on the basis of the super gravity energy ore .

If the Ai Shi Group could control this, then their influence and position in the Hail Cloud Alliance would rise greatly . This was something that money could not buy . It was about political influence . Just imagine – a problem that nations worried about, solved by a family . How amazing that would be .

"Can you be more specific?" Wang Zheng asked .

Ai Xiaolu nodded . "We can continue investing another 50 billion in 3 phases . But in this period, KING Company must give half of their super gravity energy ore allocation to the Ai Shi Group . And if the company goes bankrupt in the end, the Ai Shi Group wants KING Company's ore buying permit . "

Wang Zheng did not know how to explain . In truth, KING Company did not have any buying permits . They had secured it on his word alone . If KING Company went bankrupt, then there would be no meaning for him as well . He did not study finance . Although he did not regard himself as completely inept, but he had not realized that the super-gravity energy ore had such huge implications .

"Xiaolu, I can vouch for the first condition, but the super gravity energy ore purchase is a little complicated . If KING Company runs into difficulties, you might not be able to get your hands on it . " Wang Zheng warned . He laid out the ugly side first, also in a bid to get to what Ai Xiaolu truly wanted .

Ai Xiaolu rested her chin on her fair hands, sizing him up . "However you look at it, you don't look like a wastrel . Anybody else might have tried to fool me . You're good, to lay it out preemptively . "

"Anybody else might not be in such dire straits now . " Wang Zheng chuckled .