Game Universe: Awakening and Enhancing Everything at the Start

Chapter 18 Winning Over and Conversation

Gao Jian didn't expect Huang Hong to refuse so decisively, but he knew that in chaotic times, even if he couldn't win over these experts, he should try not to offend them, so that at least they wouldn't become enemies, and there might be opportunities to cooperate in the future.

His smile remained unchanged as he said, "No problem, Mr. Huang, the doors of Longteng Plaza are always open for you. By the way, you just said you came to Longteng Plaza on business?"

"If you are lacking any supplies, we would be happy to provide them to you."

It must be said that Gao Jian is indeed very good at speaking, and it's no wonder that Boss Shen would send him as an intermediary.

Huang Hong shook his head and said, "I will definitely say so if I need to, but not now."

As he spoke, he looked up at the giant purple tree and continued, "I came here to see it."

Huang Hong certainly couldn't say that he came to search for items, but although looking at the giant purple tree was an excuse, he actually had similar thoughts in his heart.

Gao Jian's expression changed slightly. He knew that the order of the entire Dragon Plaza depended on the giant purple tree. Even though they knew that the giant purple tree was also dangerous, they had no choice but to maintain the status quo.

During this period, Boss Shen sent out several teams to probe and assess the giant purple tree, but they were all proceeding with extreme caution, for fear of detonating this bomb of unknown depths, which would lead to a bad end for the surviving humans in Dragon Plaza.

Seeing Gao Jian's worry, Huang Hong laughed and said, "Don't worry, I haven't lived enough yet, I won't go looking for death."

After a moment's thought, Gao Jian gave an apologetic smile and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Huang, I need to consult with you about this."

Without waiting for Huang Hong's response, Gao Jian hurriedly took a few steps to the side. A moment later, Gao Jian returned with a smile back on his face.

It was only then that Huang Hongcai noticed that Gao Jian was wearing a small earphone in his ear.

Gao Jian smiled and said, "Mr. Huang, Boss Shen wants to talk to you personally."

Huang Hong was taken aback, feeling that things were a bit troublesome. He didn't really want to deal with these old foxes. After all, although he thought he had some strength, his vision, knowledge, and experience were still too shallow. His strength was not enough to create an absolute crushing force. He felt that if he stayed in contact with these people for too long, he would be easily schemed against.

However, before Huang Hong could refuse, he realized that this "personally" was different from what he had expected.

Then Gao Jian took out a mobile phone, operated it a few times, and then connected a video call.

At that moment, Huang Hong had a sudden realization: it wasn't just that he didn't want to see these people; perhaps these people didn't want to see him either.

After all, if they met in person, given Huang Hong's strength, Boss Shen's life would be out of his own hands.

Even if Boss Shen didn't know Huang Hong's true strength, he wouldn't take the risk for nothing.

At the same time, Huang Hong was also a little curious. Ever since Anyue City was transported to the Paradise World, his mobile phone had lost its signal, since there were no satellites or base stations anymore.

The video call connected, and the background appeared to be a small room. Boss Shen was sitting on the sofa, wearing a casual suit, with a hearty smile on his face. He said, "This must be Mr. Huang Huihong. Truly, a hero emerges from among the young."

As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face. Since the other party greeted him with a smile, Huang Hong naturally wouldn't speak coldly. He smiled and said, "Brother Shen, you're too kind. You are a true hero for being able to protect so many people in the chaos."

Boss Shen laughed and said, "Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Shen Guoqing. Brother Huang, please don't call me Boss Shen anymore. If you don't mind, just call me Brother Shen."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Shen Guoqing finally said, "Brother Huang, do you wish to examine that giant purple tree?"

Huang Hong nodded slightly and said, "I'm just taking a look; I won't do anything extra."

Shen Guoqing laughed and said, "Of course I trust Brother Huang. Since you want to go see it, that's fine, but I have one condition."

Huang Hong asked, "You speak."

Shen Guoqing said, "Information sharing! No matter what intelligence Brother Huang discovers, I hope he can inform us when he returns. This is also for the sake of the tens of thousands of humans who are currently surviving in Dragon Plaza."

Huang Hong hadn't expected Shen Guoqing's conditions to be so simple, but since that was the case, he had no reason to refuse, so he nodded and replied, "Okay!"

"Great!" Shen Guoqing laughed heartily. "It's a pity I'm busy with something outside right now, otherwise I would definitely have a drink with Brother Huang."

Huang Hong smiled in response. Just as the conversation ended and both parties were about to terminate the communication, Huang Hong suddenly had an idea and said, "Speaking of which, there is actually something I would like Brother Shen to help me with."

Shen Guoqing said generously, "Brother Huang, just tell me what you need. As long as I can do it, I will never refuse."

Huang Hong asked, "Does Brother Shen know Wu Junyi?"

"Real estate tycoon Mr. Wu?" Shen Guoqing nodded and said, "We've had some dealings."

Huang Hong continued, "Wu Junyi asked me to find his fiancée, Lu Yaya. I only know that she used to live in Longteng International, but judging from the current situation, she should have left by now. If Brother Shen sees Lu Yaya, please help him put in a good word. I'm just doing my duty to someone who asked me to do this."

Shen Guoqing smiled and said, "I see. Okay, I'll keep an eye on this for you."

After hanging up the call, Shen Guoqing picked up the wine glass on the table and said with a joking smile, "This Boss Wu is really loyal and righteous, isn't he, Miss Lu?"

If you zoom out, you'll see that there are two other people in the room besides Shen Guoqing. One is a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses who looks very refined, and the other is Lu Yaya, whom Huang Hong is looking for.

Lu Yaya's gaze was indifferent. She swirled the red wine in her glass, took a small sip, and remained silent. (Above image →)

On the other side, Huang Hong looked at Gao Jian with a big smile on his face and gestured for him to go ahead.

Huang Hong nodded slightly in acknowledgment and then walked upstairs.

Along the way, those who were busy were curious about Huang Hong's appearance, but under the supervision of Shen Guoqing's men, they did not look at him too closely and continued with their work.

As the elder once said, once you get to the disaster area, people can no longer be considered human.

Humility and good manners are products of peaceful times. In times of chaos, harsh measures should be taken; otherwise, once the facade crumbles, it will inevitably lead to a series of unpredictable consequences.

Huang Hong is a relatively rational person. He believes that he cannot manage a region as well as Shen Guoqing, so he will not act arbitrarily according to his own likes and dislikes.

This is also the fundamental reason why he didn't argue with those gatekeepers.

Turning his gaze away, Huang Hong quickly arrived at the third floor. To his delight, before even reaching the game exhibition area, he saw a white light.

Looking up, although the shop sign was mostly broken, you could still vaguely see the image of a cute little cat, which seemed to be a shop selling anime and manga items.

Huang Hong bypassed some huge roots and arrived at the shop. What he saw made his lips twitch involuntarily.

It is indeed anime/manga items. Right at the front are rows of cat ear headbands in various colors and shapes.

The white light that Huang Hong saw was within that.