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"Pace," I have heard about you from Fia long ago. It seems that Brother Bacon has a good relationship with you as well. Today, I finally get to meet you, and indeed, you are a remarkable person." With Fia's reminder, Yang Xiaoyou quickly pieced together the connections.
As the unfriendly fellow walked in, he immediately broke into a smile and spoke in a tone that would send shivers down anyone's spine, even Lucas.
At the same time, he made a rather peculiar gesture with his hands.
Weimar, sitting upright nearby, couldn't help but feel a twinge of disdain. Before this fellow had shown his true colors last time, she had looked down on him a bit. To her, he lacked the masculine charm expected of a boy.
However, after being completely overwhelmed by an overwhelming force of despair last time, she understood that this seemingly harmless youth was far more terrifying than anyone else!
Hearing his words now was utterly unacceptable; she felt a chill run through her thoughts.
"Indeed, he's a cunning and shameless pervert. Fia definitely shouldn't get involved with someone like him! But if I tell Fia and he tears our relationship apart, no one here would be able to stop him! And our company really can't do without Hive Security Company right now. Sigh... Well, although he's sneaky, he is indeed capable. Compared to that useless Prime Minister's son, he is certainly better." Weimar's face returned to calmness, but her mind was in turmoil.
Having seen another side of this fellow before allowed her to assert that he definitely had ulterior motives regarding the washed-up Prime Minister's son.
At this moment, Pace had no idea that this fellow, who felt like a thorn in his side, would greet him first. The smiling words scratched at his itch; Fia mentioned him? Of course! After pursuing her so passionately for so long, despite her outward indifference towards him, she must still care about how he feels!
This is what they call tsundere? She must be forced by her family's arrangements to act this way to avoid hurting him. Moreover, he didn't expect that this guy actually knew Bacon. Very few people should know about his relationship with Bacon, and the gesture he made was indeed a secret signal—there was no mistaking it.
Besides, one shouldn't strike at someone who is smiling; he really couldn't bring himself to show displeasure. He merely cleared his throat and forced a smile.
Seeing Yang Xiaoyou instantly sell himself out made Fia grit her teeth in frustration. With that narcissistic personality of his, he would surely misunderstand; this fellow was definitely doing it on purpose.
What puzzled her was whether these two really knew each other before. If they didn't understand each other's personalities well enough, they wouldn't be able to react so perfectly in such a short time. And at this moment, the other party still behaved this way; it seemed there were ulterior motives at play.
As for Yang Xiaoyou, he rummaged through his memories for any scraps of information about this fellow. To be honest, he had indeed met both Pace and Bacon before.
He remembered that both had met their tragic ends at his hands. Why? Did someone with this fellow's personality need a reason to offend others? He simply crossed paths with the former version of himself back then. Moreover, Bacon was the offspring of an organization’s high-ranking member!
At that time, the washed-up Prime Minister had been out of office for many years; any connections between Bacon and him were things he'd passively heard about. Organizing those details without confrontation would be completely manageable.
He could not simply reach out for confirmation in the short term. The reason they still had their own secret signals was that their relationship was somewhat clandestine. It was important to remember that back then, this fellow's father had already been taken down, and their connection resembled that of underground operatives. Now, it was even less appropriate.
As for the long term? Well, once their usefulness had run its course, there would be no need to worry about being exposed.
"Well, actually, I've looked into you as well. What’s up? I’ve heard some things recently, heh, but I didn’t expect this," Pace said, his smile becoming increasingly natural as he chuckled, feeling he had caught hold of something significant.
Due to his position, regardless of his own abilities, he possessed a perspective that others lacked. He was aware of the recent tensions between Hive Security Company and the organization and understood that the 'rival' before him was affiliated with Hive Security Company.
This 'rival' was capable of flawlessly executing complex signals, clearly a pawn placed within Hive Security Company by the organization. With such leverage in hand, the other party had completely lost their threat and competitive edge.
At that moment, he felt proud of his quick reaction; not everyone could access such information.
Seeing the other party cooperate so readily without needing further hints or arrangements made Yang Xiaoyou genuinely happy. The two shook hands and exchanged pleasantries, instantly transforming from a hostile atmosphere into one reminiscent of old friends reuniting after many years.
This left the others beside them feeling uneasy.
"Well, I think you should have already understood my identity and my father's as well. So, you need to understand that at least on the surface, I need to maintain this state. Although our goals seem conflicting, my direct aim is your family's wealth while you are focused on your father’s status. There’s no conflict between us; you understand," Yang Xiaoyou said after setting aside Fia, who wore an odd expression as if relishing in someone else's misfortune. He then walked alongside Pace while speaking to him.
Guided by Yang Xiaoyou's subtle hints and the peculiar atmosphere surrounding them that seemed to blend into nothingness, Pace unconsciously began to think along those lines.
Indeed, the other party’s father might also be a high-ranking member of the organization, and their ultimate goal could be HLI Company's assets. If the organization supported his father, it would be easier for them to concentrate resources on HLI Company. His father's initial plan to acquire HLI Company seemed similar.
As he pondered this, a smile gradually appeared on his face. He became fully engaged in their conversation but failed to notice that while the discussion seemed centered around him, control of the topic rested entirely in Yang Xiaoyou's hands. The strange atmosphere continued to envelop them both.
Yet this inexplicable tension went unnoticed by Fia and the other two fellows who had reached Momentum Level.
"Alright, you're tired and need to rest at the hotel. You know your identity makes it unwise to stay with us for too long. I'll come find you when it's time to leave," Yang Xiaoyou said dreamily as they neared home, smiling as he waved goodbye to Pace.
"Yeah, you're right; I do feel a bit tired. Let’s leave it at that then. Don’t forget what you promised me," Pace replied with a hint of daze in his eyes before quickly recovering. He smiled slightly and surprisingly chose not to follow Fia any longer; instead, he turned and walked away while yawning.
The change brought an eerie feeling to the three members of Beside. To be honest, they had sensed something was off from the very beginning, but they couldn't pinpoint what it was. Now, with this new issue arising, the sense of discord only intensified.
"Wow, that was tough! Thankfully, he's not very resolute," Yang Xiaoyou said with a smile as he watched the fellow leave. However, his expression soon fell, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
The information he had at his disposal was limited. To completely deceive the other party into believing he was one of their organization members and to manipulate their thoughts according to his will required considerable effort. He relied on his unique mental strength to guide them, employing certain hypnotic techniques for suggestion.
Every flaw and potential problem had to be forcefully twisted in the direction he desired without being too abrupt or provoking any instinctive rejection from the other party. After all, this was a significant matter where even the slightest mistake could not be tolerated.
"Seriously? What was that just now? Hypnosis? But children of fellows like them should have undergone counter-suggestion training by specialized psychologists. While they aren't immune to hypnosis, they can easily develop aversion and resistance. They would definitely notice if you tried something like that. And what are you trying to achieve? He's just a washed-up Prime Minister's son; there's nothing promising about him. I just hope he doesn't mess things up. Will your boss tolerate your reckless actions?" Fia from Beside couldn't help but complain as she looked at Yang Xiaoyou.
In her view, the benefits sought by Both Sides regarding the Major Incident were already substantial! All they needed was a secure approach, and the best method right now was to find a way to get rid of this Prime Minister's son. However, it was clear that the jerk—whose name she didn't even know—had some ulterior motives, trying to use clumsy hypnosis against him. It wouldn't be that simple.
"Do you really think I can't distinguish between what's important and what's not? Don't worry; I'll reinforce my efforts several times during this period. With his willpower, he won't be able to resist," Yang Xiaoyou replied confidently, his demeanor starkly different from his usual laid-back self.
It seemed as if everything should revolve around him.
In that moment of change, a glimmer of intrigue flashed in Fia's eyes.
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