Turns out this was all arranged by Fatty Ma.
"Just so-so, I actually realized from the beginning that you were acting. You knew the situation at Starfire Resources from the start, I knew you were pretending back then."
"Ah? Really, sigh. I really have no talent for acting."
"That... about the money."
"My guild got wiped out, now I’m all alone, temporarily not fighting, no rush. Your stuff is more important. Remember to spend thirty thousand on an anti-aging potion from Sun Miao, I’ll get it from you tonight. This money counts as returning my dad’s investment, plus saves you more than three thousand in taxes."
Ren Zhong: "Thanks."
Sigh, the Ma father and daughter, though a bit silly, are actually quite nice, only as citizens could they live so comfortably.
If they were wastelanders, their ashes would probably have been scattered long ago.
Ren Zhong sent another message: "About the guild... my condolences."
"No big deal, if you have money, you have everything. This is just a minor setback on my path to becoming the strongest chairman, I can handle it. We are not done yet, tonight let’s continue, I teach you to fight, you teach me stocks!"
Ren Gushen’s heart tightened.
How do I tell you that your stock guru teacher has actually fallen from grace?
...
In the courtyard of Zheng Tian’s team.
After eighteen days, Ren Zhong saw his original crew again.
Great, everyone was there, no one was missing an arm or a leg.
Moreover, everyone’s growth made Ren Zhong extremely pleased.
Wen Lei wore new gear, and his muscles had become even more robust.
Zheng Tian’s skin was slightly tanned, and her figure under the tight vest was more athletic, with a modified kinetic rapid-fire gun that was upgraded to nearly third-level performance strapped to her back.
Ou Youning had a few more pockets on his blast master uniform.
Bai Feng had even clearer white lines on his arms, a few more black striped tattoos on his face, and his restored five-fingered hands had claws reminiscent of raptors. Surely, he had fused with new genes, what a daring guinea pig.
In the previous timeline, Ren Zhong had led everyone through half a month of rigorous training in the abandoned pit.
This time, although Ren Zhong was not present, he had pointed out the direction for everyone’s improvement and invested heavily.
He also shielded everyone from Lin Wang’s threat with his own back.
He had created the best conditions for everyone.
The only worry was that they might lose the drive to climb higher due to overly generous treatment.
Ren Zhong’s little worry did not become a reality.
They endured the sweet temptations life offered.
In fact, everyone did not have grand ideals.
Their thoughts were simple.
Although it was hard to imagine who Mr. Ren’s enemies were, they wanted to keep up with Mr. Ren, hoping to maintain the qualification to fight alongside him.
Everyone worked hard; even Ou Youning hadn’t visited the nightlife for ten consecutive days.
Their current parameters, combat experience, willpower, and cooperation levels had already surpassed the forty-fifth day in the previous timeline.
Not only Ren Zhong grew at an accelerated rate in different timelines.
This was the most gratifying thing for Ren Zhong.
"Mr. Ren, a few days ago we sneaked into the abandoned pit and hunted a fourth-level tempered sandworm. Hanyu and I used the method you taught, got it enough corrosive acid."
Zheng Tian approached, showing off as if offering a treasure.
"Very good, excellent!"
Ren Zhong nodded, smiling.
Since going to the Chenhui Mine with Lin Wang’s team fifteen days ago, this was the first time he showed a sincere smile.
It turns out, I am not a real actor.
I don’t want to act.
The fourth-level demolition master Chen Hanyu didn’t have any significant changes in her appearance.
Okay, maybe her bust seemed a bit fuller, possibly due to extensive exercise causing secondary development, or perhaps it was just an illusion.
All the intrigue at Lin Wang’s side, yet the scenery here was uniquely beautiful.
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