Zhang Yingying was truly a first-rate mouthpiece. She had voiced exactly what Wu Jun was thinking, and in a way Wu Jun could never have expressed so clearly and directly.
"It's not a joint investment." He Yueyin's reply was equally direct and forthright, though her gaze turned toward Wu Jun. "It mainly depends on Lady Wu Jun's opinion."
"I..."
"There's no need to answer right away."
Snake Tongue said coolly from behind them, "If Lady Wu wishes to enter my lord's circle directly, then of course she may accept my lord's direct support. There should be closer cooperation afterward as well. But she must also be prepared to stand at the forefront of the conflict."
He Yueyin added, "Although my side is led by a military institution, the equity structure is more open, and correspondingly, it offers greater flexibility..."
Zhang Yingying clicked her tongue. "Can Li Wei invest too?"
He Yueyin's response remained crisp and decisive:
"Of course."
Zhang Yingying did not continue mocking her. Instead, she mused, "That would ease the pressure somewhat. It does sound quite considerate—rather filial too, huh?"
"..."
Wu Jun would not respond to that sort of joke, much less arrogantly assume that the "filial" remark referred to her. That person probably wanted Mentor Luo Yuandao's project to find a good home.
Then Zhang Yingying asked, "It's not just about being considerate, is it? Are you trying to use this opportunity to draw a few more cards from the military's deck? It'd feel pretty great if you could scoop them all up."
He Yueyin still answered frankly, "That is one consideration."
"The problem is, Secretary He, that whole big family behind you seems to be dragging you down! Say, does anyone still harbor ambitions of becoming the Third Pole?"
He Yueyin shook her head slightly