Yang Bingzhong was initially taken aback, then suddenly understood and smiled knowingly.
Haha, is this guy really trying to morally blackmail me?
Well, it seems Lin Wang kept his mouth shut and didn’t tell Ren Zhong the truth about the Starfire Town survey.
This ridiculously kind guy, Ren Zhong, even wants to plead for these lower-class people.
"Hmm, Ren Zhong, you did well today. I’ll think of something. These people are indeed pitiful. Sigh, let’s just do our best and leave the rest to fate. But don’t get your hopes up too high, after all, no one can control this survey thing."
A kind subordinate certainly hopes to have a kind boss.
Yang Bingzhong, eager to cherish talent, decided to generously meet Ren Zhong’s expectations.
He gave Ren Zhong a "benevolent" lie.
"Hmm! Thank you, Yang! On behalf of the people of Starfire Town, thank you too!"
At this moment, Ren Zhong was so busy his head was spinning.
He was not only in secret communication with Yang Bingzhong, but also dealing with another fool simultaneously.
Before Ma Xiaoling came over today, she had carefully prepared a script following Ma Dafu’s guidance and practiced earnestly in front of the mirror for half a day.
But unexpectedly, it all turned out to be pointless.
She simply couldn’t find her entry point.
The script had completely gone off the rails.
Especially at the end when Ren Zhong lied about some new company, some 20% commission, it was just unbelievable.
If Lin Wang had said those words, Ma Xiaoling would have only thought how shameless can one be.
But since it was Ren Zhong who lied in public, she immediately wavered, eagerly messaging Ren Zhong to ask, "Is it true? Is that Yang really so kind-hearted? Doesn’t that mean we worried for nothing?"
Ren Zhong rolled his eyes inwardly.
It’s fine if others don’t know the inside story.
But how can you, who knows about seventy to eighty percent of the truth, act so seriously asking me?
Unbelievable.
Your intelligence!
I could sell you eighteen times a minute!
The flaws were so numerous he didn’t even know where to start吐.
At this point, he was worried that revealing the truth would make it awkward for Ma Xiaoling to maintain her composure, making it hard to clarify for her.
So, he had to divert Ma Xiaoling’s attention, "Let’s talk about this later, I have a new arrangement here that needs your cooperation. Listen to me..."
Meanwhile, Yang Bingzhong was about to call Ren Zhong back to ask questions in person, but he paused with a light "huh" and frowned.
In the surveillance feed in front of him, Ma Xiaoling suddenly jumped in front of Ren Zhong.
She grabbed Ren Zhong’s hand, then cupped Ren Zhong’s face, and asked worriedly, "Are you okay? That scumbag Lin Wang dared to treat you like this."
As she spoke, Ma Xiaoling’s face was so close to Ren Zhong’s, almost as if she wanted to bite him.
Ren Zhong turned his face away silently, seemingly too embarrassed to meet her fiery gaze, stammering, "No... I’m fine."
"Hmm. It’s good that you’re fine." Ma Xiaoling nodded, then picked up his right hand and held it in her palm, looking at him affectionately, "I told you long ago you’re too kind, and you just wouldn’t listen."
She stomped her foot and said, "Damn, if I were by your side, would that scumbag Lin Wang dare to treat you like that?"
Ren Zhong forced a smile, "You’re the Guard Captain, you have your responsibilities. And look, I’m all right, aren’t I?"
"You’re only alive because you’re lucky! And naturally talented! You were this close to dying! You call this ’all right’? I saw in the video how furious you were. Weren’t you heartbroken?"
Ren Zhong: "Uh..."
"This time you’ve learned a lesson, right?"
As she spoke, Ma Xiaoling even raised her finger to poke Ren Zhong’s forehead, shyly rebuking him.
Ren Zhong: "Emmm..."
Ren Zhong struggled a bit, seemingly trying to break free from her hold, but he couldn’t as she was too strong, holding his hand tightly.
"Let go, so many people watching, it’s not good."
Ma Xiaoling rolled her eyes, "What’s not good about it? You and I are both single, what’s wrong with dating? Who dares object?"
Ren Zhong: "Uh..."
Ma Xiaoling continued her self-talk, "Why are you so fussy? But whatever, this is part of why I like you, isn’t it? Oh, also, remember to buy some Anti-aging Potion for my dad later, I’ll get it from you. I’ve transferred the money to you. No worries, I’m leaving now. Mua~"
After blowing a kiss, Ma Xiaoling swaggered off, leaving Ren Zhong alone to sway in the wind.
He hunched his neck and waved to Tang Shuying and Jiang Kai, who were watching in disbelief, as a greeting before hurrying inside.
After a long while, as Ren Zhong’s figure disappeared into the airship building, two words escaped Jiang Kai’s mouth, "Holy~crap!"
Tang Shuying remained silent.
Is this what love among citizens looks like?